The new Forester carries a bolder stance with a stronger grille, compact LED headlights and Subaru’s latest star-cluster emblem. Muscular wheel arches underline its rugged credentials, while new aerodynamic details reduce drag and improve efficiency. Roof rails are standard across the range, and customers can choose between 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels depending on the model grade. There’s a sense of the Forester’s adventurous spirit found in a number of symbols and design motifs along the bottom edge of the windscreens and along the contour-lined door trims.

For 2025, Forester introduces a fresh palette of colours to South Africa, including a new option: River Rock Pearl alongside established favourites like Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Grey Metallic, Sapphire Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Brilliant Bronze Metallic and Autumn Green Metallic. Specialised colours of Cashmere Gold Opal and Daybreak Blue Pearl are also available on the Forester for the first time.