Subaru Australia has announced the Forester tS will arrive in June, priced at $54,990.
At that price, the Forester tS represents $12,000 extra value over the Forester XT Premium, just $7000 more. Little wonder that it has attracted a substantial order bank ahead of the commencement of local deliveries. According to the importer, orders threaten to overrun the allocation of 300 cars for Australia.
“When we flagged Forester tS late last year, the customer enquiries went through the roof and the end result is we’re already wishing we’d ordered more than 300," says Subaru Australia Managing Director, Nick Senior.
“It’s clear proof of the success of this clever joint development between the Subaru factory and the performance arm, Subaru Tecnica International (STI).
“While the cars were built in the Subaru factory, they were transferred to STI for final completion and the addition of around 30 items.
“It certainly gives us great confidence in progressing other joint projects between the factory and STI.”
Colours available for the enhanced Forester are: Crystal White Pearl, Crystal Black Silica or WR Blue, each with black interior trim. While the Forester tS doesn't have the sunroof fitted as standard to the Forester XT Premium, it more than compensates with the following additional features:
Black front grille with STI badge
Brembo 4pot front brakes
Brembo 2pot rear brakes
Cherry Red stripe on front grille and rear bumper
Crystal Black Silica door mirror covers
Crystal Black Silica roof spoiler
Rear subframe bushings
STI and tS rear badges
STI Enkei 19-inch alloy wheels 19x7.5J
STI flexible draw stiffeners front and rear
STI flexible tower bar - front
STI front spoiler
STI front stabiliser bushings
STI rear subframe support
STI tuned coil springs - Cherry Red - 15mm lower
STI tuned dampers (front inverted)
Black roof liner and trimmings
Centre console lid with red stitching
Combination instrument gauge with STI logo
CVT gear knob with STI logo
Door trims with suede, red stitch and black grip
Leather and suede trim seats with red accents; red stitch - front with black STI embroidery
Leather trim steering wheel with STI logo
Multi-Function Display visor with cover and black stitch
Heater control panel with red coloured rings
STI red push button start