2020 Subaru Forester Comes with a New Powertrain
Subaru has recently presented its latest Forester SUV. Equipped with the all-new e-Boxer powertrain, the fresh model design perfectly combines an e-motor with a 2-liter opposed engine, producing 143hp and 188 Nm of torque, and symmetrical AWD.
The batter unit is placed within the trunk
floor and allows 100% e-driving at 40km/h. Coupled with a modified Lineartronic
transmission, the new powertrain ensures enhanced performance capacity. The
total power of the system is estimated at 164 hp and 193 Nm of torque.
Lineartronic CVT transmission
The tech solution implemented in driveline
design has a symmetrical visual appearance. The e-motor assist and battery pack
are in alignment with the powerful motor located near the car’s center of balance.
The battery and other elements are placed above the back axle, enhancing
handling and achieving an enhanced mass distribution, with no harm to safety.
Image of the E-Boxer powertrain
The car also has an X-Mode, which gains control
over the engine, gearbox, 4WD system, brakes and other elements to help the
driver in dealing with possible off-road challenges (ice-covered ground,
mud-locked surfaces, etc.). The system also can activate HDC mode to force the
car operating at a steady speed while it’s heading downhill.
That system already found application in
previous Forester versions, but the latest model has 2 additional modes of
operation. There’s a Snow/Dirt mode that should be applied for on snow or gravel
and a Deep Snow/Mud option for surfacing where the tires can get burnt. These
two modes are operated with the help of a multiposition switch located next to
the gear stick.
Interior of the new Forester E-Boxer
Moreover, this SUV has a lot of additional features to make driving much more comfortable: еру EyeSight system, scans the road for hazards within 110 meters with the use of two forward-facing cameras, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking to prevent collisions, keeping assistance, and more. But, perhaps the most interesting feature of this car is the driver monitoring system, which points the camera at the driver and uses face recognition to determine if the driver is concentrated on the road or gets distracted, thus it helps to prevent road accidents.
