The new facelifted Subaru Forester is now available in Malaysia. There are three options. Two Completely Knocked Down (CKD) variants – the Forester 2.0i priced at RM 144,948 and Forester 2.0i-P at RM 154,488,. The third variant is the fully imported completely built up (CBU) turbocharged 2.0XT from Japan. That is priced at RM 211,729.
To mark the arrival of the new Subaru Forester, Motor Image launched a new brand campaign ‘Is There Anything You Can’t Do?’ This campaign is aligned with families and drivers who have an unstoppable attitude – There is nothing they can’t do in life. The New Subaru Forester is the car designed specially for their lifestyle. A car that represents the resilience and endless capacity to get what they desire.
So how impressive are the CKD Subaru Foresters? Quite impressive actually. There is actually no difference that I could see when I sat in one of them. The cars are actually assembled in the Tan Chong facility in Segambut and have a 40% local content. This means that our local suppliers can actually achieve a high standard. A bulk of the cars assembled here will be exported to Thailand and can be exported to other ASEAN markets to capitalise on the ASEAN tax preferential benefits.. This is why the two normally aspirated models were chosen. Economics of scale and being less complicated meant that it would be easy to source for local parts. Motor Image plans to sell at least 500 units per month of the Forester. Achievable since the SUV is actually quite good.
The launch for the new Forester was held at the One Utama Shopping Centre earlier today and there is an ongoing roadshow there till this sunday, 17th April 2016. You can try out the Frosty on a purpose built obstacle course and view other Subaru cars too.
And for a limited time only, TC Subaru is offering an introductory price for 2.0i at RM 139,800 and 2.0i-P at RM 151,800. All prices stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, road tax and without insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia only.
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The
New Subaru Forester Now Available in Showrooms Nationwide
Mr Glenn Tan, Executive Director, Tan Chong International Ltd. and Monika Sta. Maria, Subaru Ambassador with the new Subaru Forester
Kuala
Lumpur, 14 April 2016
– Motor Image Malaysia, the exclusive distributor of Subaru
vehicles in Malaysia, today launched the new Subaru Forester offering
improved handling dynamics, innovative technologies and aesthetic
upgrades, making it the ideal choice for an active family that lives
life to the fullest.
The
new Subaru Forester is available in three options. Two Completely
Knocked Down (CKD) variants – 2.0i are competitively priced at RM
144,948 and 2.0i-P at RM 154,488, respectively. A third variant is
the fully imported turbocharged 2.0XT Complete Built Up (CBU) from
Japan, priced at RM 211,729 For a limited time only, TC Subaru is
offering an introductory price for 2.0i at RM 139,800 and 2.0i-P at
RM 151,800. All prices stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, road
tax and without insurance, for private registration in Peninsular
Malaysia only.
To
mark the arrival of the new Subaru Forester, Motor Image recently
launched a new brand campaign ‘Is There Anything You Can’t Do?’
This campaign is aligned with families and drivers who have an
unstoppable attitude – There is nothing they can’t do in life.
The New Subaru Forester is the car designed specially for their
lifestyle. A car that represents the resilience and endless capacity
to get what they desire.
“Together
with the launch of the Forester, Subaru is excited to roll-out a
brand-new campaign to highlight the traits of the Forester, an
unstoppable vehicle that can turn any challenging terrain into an
exciting adventure. The campaign name “Is There Anything You Can’t
Do” reminds people that they can achieve anything they have their
eyes set on, and the Subaru Forester will accompany them throughout
their adventure”, said Mr Glenn Tan, Executive Director, Tan Chong
International Ltd.
Uncompromised
Performance and Improved Handling
The
new Subaru Forester’s suspension has been enhanced for maximum
comfort and handling performance. With a stiffer front cross member,
enhanced coil and damper, drivers will experience a more comfortable
ride quality with agile and nimble handling across all urban and
off-road terrains.
To
maximise occupant comfort and ride quality, noise from inside and
outside the cabin has been reduced as a result of improved sound
proofing materials and increased window thickness.
Staying
true to the roots of an all-terrain vehicle, the Continuously
Variable Transmission
(CVT)
continues to complement the new Forester’s performance. Subaru’s
CVT allows power to be delivered consistently and smoothly at all
times, regardless of terrain, making it ideal for adventurous
customers who take their car off the beaten track.
The
new Forester 2.0i and 2.0i-P variants feature Subaru’s renowned
2.0-litre
four-cylinder 16-Valve,
FB20 Horizontally-Opposed
Boxer Engine which produces maximum power of 150PS at 6,200 rpm and
peak torque of 198 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Better fuel efficiency of
7.9L/100km (combined) is also achieved as a result of a long stroke
engine coupled with a lightweight engine block.
The
2.0XT variant produces maximum power of 241PS at 5,600 rpm and peak
torque of 350 Nm at 2400-3600 rpm as a result of a FA20
Direct-Injection Turbocharged Boxer Engine for higher power and
decent fuel efficiency of 8.5 L/100km (combined).
Upgraded
Features and New Innovations
All
three Forester variants feature Subaru’s unique hexagon front
grille, new C-shaped taillights to match the headlights and a new
fan-style wheel design with 17-inch rims. The face-lifted 2.0i-P and
2.0XT Forester variants also receive LED headlamps with the C-shaped
daytime running lights, while the 2.0i variant gets halogen
reflectors and new bumper design.
The
interior now offers a more upmarket look and feel with a refreshed
cabin design, stylish TFT LCD colour display, premium head-unit and
redesigned steering wheel. The premium feel is further enhanced in
the 2.0i-P and 2.0XT Forester variants with features such as
automatic wipers and headlamps, power rear gate, power adjustable
driver seat with memory function and power adjustable passenger seat,
smart entry and push start, dual zone automatic air-conditioning, SI
Drive, high-grade multifunction display and unique Personal
Identification Number (PIN) code access.
The
new PIN-code access is ultra-convenient and offers more protection
against misplaced or damaged key fobs, especially when spending time
outdoors or enjoying adventurous sports like running,
rock climbing or mountain biking. This clever feature allows
customers to access their new Subaru Forester without a key fob,
which can be safely and securely left in the car.
The
top-of-the-range Subaru Forester 2.0XT adds even more luxurious
features such as a sunroof, premium audio system with Harman Kardon
speakers and 18-inch rims.
Enhanced
and Comprehensive All-Around Safety
A
key highlight of the new Subaru Forester is the X-MODE, which ensures
optimised control of the vehicle by delivering on functions such as
Hill Descent Control (HDC), Enhanced All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System and
Enhanced Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC). X-MODE comes standard across
all three variants available in Malaysia.
When
in X-MODE, the on-board computer coordinates the throttle,
transmission, brakes and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (S-AWD) to help
anyone safely drive through any difficult terrain. X-MODE’s
HDC helps modulate speed whether the vehicle is going down a steep
hill in the city, or through gravel slopes in the outdoors.
Additionally, the combination of X-MODE with Subaru’s S-AWD can
also help the new Forester get out of muddy situations when one or
more wheels get stuck.
Steering
Responsive Headlights have been fitted on the 2.0i-P and 2.0XT
variants. This innovation allows the headlight beam to move left or
right according to the direction of the steering wheel, maximising
driver visibility and safety.
Additional
standard safety features for all variants also include seven airbags
(dual front, sides and curtains, driver’s knee), ABS with EBD and
Brake Assist, engine immobiliser, brake override, safety pedal
system, ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Improvements
on passive safety include side door reinforcement beams and a
ring-shaped reinforcement frame around which the new Subaru Forester
is constructed. Made of high-tensile strength steel, the reinforced
frame is designed to shield and protect occupants by directing impact
energy around the passenger compartment, rather than through it. Able
to withstand the weight of the 1.5 ton Forester, the reinforced frame
also provides additional passenger safety in the event of a rollover.
The
new
Subaru
Forester is available in five colour options – Pure White, Silver
Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic, Sepia Bronze Metallic and Obsidian
Black Metallic – for booking at all Subaru showrooms nationwide.
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About the Tan
Chong Group
Tan Chong International (HKSE:0693) is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and is a major motor, property and distribution company with operations in Singapore, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Since its inception in 1957, the Group has grown its assets substantially through continuous expansion of its existing diversified business portfolio in manufacturing, distribution and retail.
About
Motor Image
Motor
Image is the authorised distributor of Subaru automobiles in
Singapore. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Singapore, the
company has since opened offices in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines, Southern China, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The Motor Image Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong
Kong-listed Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL), which has a
partnership with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for the local assembly of
Subaru vehicles in Malaysia. Signed in July 2011, the agreement
leverages on Tan Chong’s existing assembly facilities for
production of Subaru cars for marketing and distribution in Malaysia,
Thailand and Indonesia. This new development is part of Motor Image
Group’s growth strategy which identifies ASEAN as the key engine of
the Group’s future growth. Other businesses that TCIL engage in
across Asia include automotive, commercial, manufacturing, trading
and property investment businesses across Asia.
www.motorimage.net/MIG/home/
About
Subaru
Based
in Japan, Subaru is the automotive division of Fuji Heavy Industries
(FHI), a comprehensive, multifaceted transport equipment manufacturer
that develops a wide range of innovative products such as
automobiles, aerospace, bus-manufacturing, house-prefabricating,
industrial products and ecology systems.
Founded
in 1955, Subaru has since grown to become one of the world’s
leading carmakers. In 1972, Subaru became the first in the world to
market an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) passenger car and pioneered the
market in Japan for high-performance station wagons by combining a
turbo-charged engine with an AWD system. Subaru has improved and
refined its AWD system, to create a symmetrical AWD system that
enables optimal driving pleasure and safety.
Subaru
is well-known by motoring organizations worldwide for its
engineering, design, functionality, safety and reliability. The
Subaru range of vehicles includes the BRZ, Forester, Impreza, Legacy,
Levorg, Outback, WRX, WRX STI and XV. Collectively, they have been
known to be “driver's cars” offering superb handling because of
the core technologies, such as the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and
Subaru Boxer, built into every model. www.subaru-global.com
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