The most significant change is the addition of a diesel-Lineartronic CVT (continuously-variable transmission) powertrain to the Irish model line-up.
By pairing its 2.0-litre horizontally-opposed 'Boxer' diesel engine with Lineartronic, Subaru engineers have delivered a car with a more relaxing drive and, at the same time, boosted its off-road capabilities.
Paired with the standard All-Wheel Drive drivetrain, Lineartronic brings with it Subaru's Hill Descent Control (HDC) and the X-Mode system, which intelligently manages the car's power and torque, brakes and drivetrain to maintain traction on even the most slippery surfaces.
Subaru says its Lineartronic Forester will return 46.3mpg and 158g/km CO2 on the combined cycle and do 0-100kph in 9.6 seconds. Prices start from €37,995.
