Subaru has introduced the 2018 Forester Black
Edition. Based on the Forester 2.5i Premium, the Black Edition features a
modestly revised exterior with black fog light surrounds and 18-inch alloy
wheels with a black finish. It has also been equipped with LED
headlights and a unique grille with a blacked-out wing motif. Four different
colors will be available including Crystal Black Silica, Crystal White Pearl,
Dark Gray Metallic, and Ice Silver Metallic.
The unique styling carries over to the interior as
designers installed special seats with exclusive upholstery and simulated
leather bolsters. Drivers will also find silver contrast stitching and a
leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters. There's silver
metallic trim and gloss black accents.
The Forester
Black Edition comes equipped with additional standard equipment including a
rear cargo tray and welcome lighting. The All-Weather package is also standard
and it includes heated front seats, heated mirrors, and a windshield wiper
de-icer.
Power is provided by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder
engine which produces 170 hp and 235 Nm of torque. It is
connected to a Lineartronic CVT gearbox and comes standard with X-Mode and Hill
Descent Control.
The Black Edition will be a US$ 1,150 option on the
Forester 2.5i Premium which starts at US$ 25,695. Besides announcing the special
edition model, Subaru confirmed the 2018 Forester will be priced from US$ 22,795
which is a US$ 200 increase over last year's model.
