What’s in Store for the 2022 Subaru Forester near Santa Fe, NM?

 The Subaru Forester became the company's best-selling vehicle last year, probably due to its abundance of practicality. Although it may not be as rugged as a Jeep Wrangler, the Forester is quite capable off-road, thanks to its standard all-wheel-drive and high ground clearance. Due for a refresh on the current generation, the 2022 Subaru Forester near Santa Fe, NM will most likely receive minor changes both inside and out.

Changes

Mid-cycle refreshes usually include mild modifications to the front and rear ends. A new grille look is expected, with a more significant lower grille meeting the main one. Both will sport a unique honeycomb design, along with an improved front bumper. Slightly tweaked headlights, and darkened front accents, including the fog light housings, will lend the Forester a sportier look.

Moving to the rear, don't expect too much alteration of the current appearance. Darkened accents like the front are likely, as well as a revised bumper. The rear bumper will have a crisper line and cleaner look with no opening for the exhaust outlet

There are currently five different trim levels offered on the Forester: the base model, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring. Rumor has it that an all-new, more rugged off-road version is in the works, however. Subaru of America recently debuted the Outback Wilderness Edition, and the 2022 Subaru Forester near Santa Fe, NM is expected to be next in line to receive this treatment.

Wilderness Edition

Following the Outback's footsteps, the Forester Wilderness Edition would receive additional features to make it trail-ready straight from the factory. More ground clearance, tougher body cladding, and more of it, an upgraded suspension, and skid plates front and rear are some of the extra accessories exclusive to the Wilderness Edition models.

More modifications include Dual Function X-Mode (assists with AWD), an improved CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), a more advanced rear differential, fatter 17-inch Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires, and a full-size spare. All Foresters have roof rails as standard equipment, but the Wilderness Edition's rails are engineered to support up to 700 pounds when the vehicle is stationary. A rooftop tent with two adults would be no problem to hold.

2022 Subaru Forester near Santa Fe NM: Significant Changes

More substantial changes may occur under the skin of the future Forester. It could get the new generation EyeSight X driver-assist system, which combines the front and rear radars to deliver 360-degree sensing. The driver can use high-precision 3D mapping to receive road information for each lane.

A new Drive Mode Select, with five separate choices, could be available as well. By choosing Normal, Sport, Comfort, Individual, or Sport+ from the drive mode, the "personality" of the Forester can be altered. The Individual mode allows up to five different drivers to customize their way, which will be recognized automatically when the drivers are behind the wheel.

Engine Choices

Subaru is working to improve fuel efficiency by upgrading their engines to direct-injection turbocharged (DIT) Boxer engines. Because the Legacy, Outback, and Ascent received the new powerplant, the 2022 Subaru Forester near Santa Fe, NM is expected to follow suit. This mill delivers 260 hp and will make many loyal customers and new buyers happy, thanks to the increased power.

But no matter what changes do or don't take place, you can be sure next year's Forester will be better than ever. If you're ready to test drive the current Forester or another model, see us at Fiesta Subaru, located at 8100 Lomas Blvd in Albuquerque, to try one today!