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2021 Subaru Forester facelift: Pre-orders open in Japan, with STI goodies!

Jason · Jun 17, 2021 11:00 AM

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Subaru Technica International (STI, Subaru's performance arm) has released a catalogue of tantalising-looking performance and dress-up parts for the facelifted Forester. It focuses on three aspects: handling (strut bar and flexible draw stiffener), response (exhaust muffler), aerodynamics (full-body aerokit).

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You can feast your eyes on all the parts in the e-catalogue here! What's even cooler, STI has recorded the exhaust note of the sports muffler for your listening pleasure. How flippin' cool is that?

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There are also other STI accessories like push-start button, oil filter, wheel lug nuts etc. Here's hoping these parts do make their way into Malaysia, when we get our facelifted Foresters.

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Pre-facelift Forester pictured

In Malaysia, the pre-facelift Subaru Forester (CBU Thailand) is powered by a 2.0-litre, naturally aspirated flat four engine (156 PS, 196 Nm), paired to a Lineartronic CVT transmission. Personally, this is one of my favourite SUVs because it is as capable on-road, as it is accomplished off-road. 

Jason

Road Test Editor

Jason's foremost passion is all things automotive, where he spent his formative working years as a Product Planner and Trainer. An Advanced Driving Instructor by training and an all-round enthusiast, Jason loves going into intricate details about driving dynamics. Will drive anything with 4 wheels and a steering.

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