Before the current version of the Subaru Forester was released in the market, its predecessor was offered with an XT trim powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers up to 250 horsepower.
The trim was dropped from the lineup in favor of the current model, ultimately causing the Forester to lag behind its turbocharged market rivals such as the Mazda CX-5.
In the United States, the Forester is sold with a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder that makes 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Subaru has brought back the turbo treatment to its lineup through the Forester Sport. The automaker has put in place of the vehicle’s 2.0-liter turbo engine a new 1.8-liter turbocharged direct-injection engine, which is listed to produce 177 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque.
Comes now the question: Will this turbocharged Forester Sport reach the US market? Fans can only hope.
Some additional features for the new Forester Sport include specially developed dampers, coil springs, a blacked-out front grille, a roof spoiler, and 18-inch dark metallic aluminum wheels.
Its cabin has premium suede and leather seats, suede door trims, and aluminum sport pedals, plus an instrument panel with a built-in camera that can detect the driver’s face and adjust the seating position, door mirror angle, and air conditioning.
The Forester Sport turbo retails for ¥3,289,900 ($31,434). It’s slightly more expensive than its naturally-aspirated counterpart in the US at $29,395.
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