Will the Subaru Forester XT continue being sold?

Updated May 27, 2019 | Same topic: Highlights of the Week

For P1,798,000, which one you will choose: the previous-gen Subaru Forester XT or the top-spec Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight 2019?

We have already updated that the all-new Subaru Forester 2019 has been launched in the Philippines. However, some are confused whether the previous-gen Forester XT still continues being sold or not.

Now we will give you the answer! Motor Image - a distributor of Subaru has given a confirmation the Subaru Forester XT will be on sale along with the new-gen model.

Subaru Forester XT angular front

The Forester XT will be on sale along with the new-gen model

The XT gets the same price as the top-spec Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight 2019 - P1,798,000 if you are lucky enough to get a P250,000 discount from the original price of or P2,048,000, offered by Subaru dealerships.

>>> Kindly refer to our Subaru Forester Philippines price list for the latest pricing and installment.

The Subaru Forester XT is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L flat-4 mill which is capable of cranking out 241 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It is also equipped with some features like a Harman-Kardon audio system and a curb camera.

Subaru Forester XT side view

The Forester XT is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L flat-4 mill

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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a five-seater, all-wheel-drive, compact crossover. For the Philippine market, this model has two variants. This includes the Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight CVT and the Forester GT Edition priced at Php 2,168,000 and Php 2,298,000 respectively. 

Under the hood, the Philippine-spec Subaru Forester uses a 2.0-liter boxer gasoline engine. This mill can make up to 154hp and 196Nm of torque. The sole Forester variant comes with a lineartronic continuously variable gearbox, and all have all-wheel-drive.

Size-wise, the Forester is 4,640mm long, 1,815mm wide, and 1,730mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,670mm, and a ground clearance of 220mm.

In the local market, the Subaru Forester competes against the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, among others.

₱ 2,168,000 - ₱ 2,298,000

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