Subaru Forester e-Boxer Specifications 2020

Subaru has introduced a new mild-hybrid version of its Forester SUV. The new Forester is currently available in E-Boxer guise only with “E” signifying it’s a mild hybrid - this means it has a small electric motor that can provide a boost to the petrol engine to reduce fuel consumption, but isn't powerful enough to power the car independently, as with a standard hybrid.

Prices start at £33,995 with the first Forester E-Boxer models already on UK roads. Mild hybrid cars are likely to increase in popularity, as they offer some of the fuel economy benefits of hybrid models while being cheaper for drivers to purchase and less complicated for manufacturers to create than ordinary hybrids.

Subaru has long produced vehicles that offer 'go-anywhere' ability, with four-wheel drive for greater grip on slippery roads. All of its current models come with four-wheel-drive, 'boxer' engines - which should provide greater agility around corners (keep reading for more on this) - and solid build quality which makes the company's cars particularly long-lasting. Curious as to what the new Subaru Forester E-Boxer has to offer? Keep reading for full specifications, prices and performance figures.

Subaru Forester e-Boxer Specifications:
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 4,625/1,815/1,730/2,670 mm
▪ Ground clearance – 220 mm
▪ Kerb weight – 1,656-1,664 kg
▪ Engine – 2.0-litre (1,995 cc), 4-cylinder boxer, petrol
▪ Max output – 150 PS (110 kW) at 5,600-6,000 rpm
▪ Max torque – 194 Nm (19.8 kgf-m) at 4,000 rpm
▪ Electric motor max output – 16.7 PS (12.3 kW)
▪ Electric motor max torque – 66 Nm (6.7 kgf-m)
▪ Battery type/voltage – Lithium-ion/118.4 volt
▪ Transmission – Continuously variable (CVT), AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 11.8 seconds
▪ Top speed – 188 km/h
▪ Fuel consumption – 8.1 l/100km combined
▪ Electric driving range – 1.6 km
▪ Electric top speed – 40 km/h