There’s a $400 price bump on the new Subaru Forester for 2021, but the automaker is making it worth every dollar with more active safety equipment for the model.
Subaru recently released the official pricing schedule for all variants of the SUV, along with new information on the vehicle’s additional features.
For the coming year, all trim levels of the Forester will be equipped with “Steering Responsive” LED headlights that also come with high-beam assist. The new feature allows the headlights to follow the road while the driver steers the vehicle. It’s a pretty fancy technology that interested buyers can enjoy regardless of the variant they are purchasing. Subaru also said the system will be offered on the 2021 Outback and Legacy models.
Aside from the new headlight tech, the automaker is also adding a rear seatbelt reminder on all Forester variants.
With these additions, customers will have to pay for a slightly more expensive price tag for the 2021 Forester. The entry-level trim now has a starting price of $25,845, followed by the Forester Premium variant at $28,845 and the Forester Sport at $30,445. The prices are inclusive of the $1,050 destination charge for all vehicles.
For the higher trim levels, however, the price increase is only $300, putting the Forester Limited at $32,445 and the Forester Touring at $35,945.
Other than what was mentioned, there will be no other major changes on the SUV. Subaru will continue to offer the model with a 2.5-liter flat-four engine that makes 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. It has a standard all-wheel-drive layout and a continuously variable transmission.
The 2021 Subaru Forester is expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships this October.
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