Inside, the revised Forester Touring offers an all-new Saddle Brown perforated leather-trimmed upholstery option with contrast stitching on Touring trim levels. Exclusive to the 2017 Touring models is Sepia Bronze Metallic exterior color. To further enhance the style, a body color matching rear spoiler is now standard on all Premium models in addition to the previously equipped Limited, Touring and XT Premium models.
Combined, these new styling and lighting elements provide excellent forward visibility along with a more robust and distinctive look. The redesigned headlights have a sleeker look with Subaru's signature C-shaped motif and a black inner bezel, while the rear combination lights also feature a prominent C shape with LED illumination. The exterior of the 2017 Forester receives several updates including a refined front bumper cover for naturally aspirated models and a new hexagonal grille.
The system uses four ultrasonic sonar sensors located in the rear bumper cover, and can automatically stop the vehicle if the driver does not respond. This new preventative safety technology is designed to assist the driver by detecting large objects and to help avoid a possible collision when the vehicle is moving in a low speed reverse direction. With a goal of "all-around safety," 2017 Limited and Touring models equipped with EyeSight include Reverse Automatic Braking. Both features are standard on all 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring and 2.0XT Touring models equipped with EyeSight. Also new for driver assistance at night is Steering Responsive Headlights which aims the headlight beams in the direction of vehicle travel to provide improved illumination around curves. Premium models equipped with EyeSight also get Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.įor added night time visibility, newly available High Beam Assist works in conjunction with the EyeSight driver assist system and automatically switches the headlights between the high and low settings based on driving conditions. All Forester Limited and Touring models now include Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which warn of potential danger from a vehicle entering the driver's blind spot or approaching from either side when backing up. The revised system also includes Lane Keep Assist, which can gently guide the vehicle back to the center of its lane if sway is detected.
These new features offer the driver greater peace of mind and a more engaging and comfortable driving experience.įor 2017, Forester received an update to Subaru's highly-rated EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, incorporating color cameras that provide a wider, longer field of vision. today announced a comprehensive update to the 2017 Forester including revised styling, new driver assist technology, more interior comfort, enhanced driving performance, and better fuel economy. Subaru's venerable all-wheel drive layout also now includes Active Torque Vectoring on the Forester 2.0XT Touring with EyeSight for even sharper handling.Ĭherry Hill, N.J. Subaru worked some engineering magic on the 2.5 and upped theįuel economy 26 miles per gallon city, 32 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined – gains ofġ mpg combined. There's also a redesigned steering wheel, and it's even heated on the Touring trim.Ĭustomers can still choose between a 170-horsepower naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four cylinder or a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo four. Riding in the Forester should be quieter thanks to thicker door glass, new seals, additional under-floor insulation, and an acoustic glass windshield. The headlights feature C-shaped LED running lights, too. The new grille features horizontal bars, and the updated front fascia for naturally aspirated models has a larger body-color section around the air dam. The 2017 Forester's design tweaks are minor but attractive. The tech suite includes Lane Keep Assist, and higher trims benefit from additional improvements like High Beam Assist, Steering Responsive Headlights, and Reverse Automatic Braking, which can automatically stop theĬUV if it detects an obstruction behind the car. With the new model year the system now usesĬolor cameras with a winder and longer field of view. Eyesight uses two cameras in the windshield to read the road ahead and provide emergencyīraking and adaptive cruise control.
Most significant among the updates is a an upgrade to Subaru's Eyesight safety system.
Plus you can now get torque vectoring on the 2.0-liter turbo, just like in the Impreza A refresh to the Forester for the 2017 model year adds more tech, and updated face, and a quieter interior.
Best-selling vehicle in the US last year, and holds that title so far in 2016.