Subaru has released a new teaser video of the Forester Wilderness and confirmed that it will debut on September 2. The Japanese car manufacturer had intended on unveiling the Forester Wilderness at the New York Auto Show but following the event’s cancellation, the car’s launch was left in limbo. With a new launch day set, this video has been released, previewing the rugged and more off-road-focused variant of the Forester.
The 46-second teaser only offers us a few glimpses of the vehicle and while it doesn’t mention the Forester, previous reports as well as an EPA listing have all but confirmed that this is the new Wilderness model. In the video, we get to see it driving along muddy and rocky trails and also through the snow, showcasing the new version’s improved off-road credentials.
We expect the new Forester Wilderness to follow the same recipe as the recently-launched Outback Wilderness. Consequently, it will include unique front and rear bumpers, plastic body cladding, a front skid plate, and a honeycomb mesh front grille. Subaru will also equip it with distinctive wheels and tires, as well as upgraded springs and shock absorbers.
Information recently released by the EPA confirms that the Forester Wilderness will be powered by a 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder pumping out 182 hp and 239 Nm of torque. This engine will be mated to a continuously variable transmission and standard all-wheel drive and has been rated at 25 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.
