2020 Subaru Forester Gets New Features, Price Bump

When an automaker introduces new modifications to its vehicles, a price bump almost always follows. Then it becomes increasingly challenging for automakers to justify the price increase and convince their consumers to remain loyal to the brand.

For Subaru, as with several other car companies, offering more standard features is the common solution. And that’s what the 2020 Forester is getting.

The Japanese automaker just introduced the fifth generation of the Subaru Forester for the 2019 model year, which means it might not be due for a major reconstruction for the coming year. But Subaru is looking to make some changes to the lineup, and they are all expected to arrive soon.

One of the new features planned for the compact SUV is the Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which will be offered as a standard on all variants. It comes with a Lane Centering function and new Lane Departure Prevention.

Also arriving is the Rear Seat Reminder that alerts the driver to check the back seat before exiting the vehicle. This, too, will be offered as a standard on all trim levels. In addition, a tire pressure monitoring system will be added. According to Subaru, the system works with the help of a feature called the “automatic individual wheel I.D. registration.”

With all these new add-ons, the 2020 Subaru Forester will be a bit pricier by at least $200. The base model now has a starting price of $24,495. The Forester Premium will go up to $27,395 with the inclusion of the All-Weather Package that comes with heated front seats, heated mirrors, and windshield deicer.

The Forester Sport will be offered at $31,095, while the Limited trim and top-tier Limited is now at $34,595. The flagship trim will also have LEDs in the cargo area, dome lights, and the tailgate light. Destination charges, meanwhile, are now at $1,010.