2024 Subaru Forester Updates and Special Editions in Japan

Introduction

While North America welcomes the new sixth generation of the Subaru Forester, Japan continues with the fifth-gen model for another year. The 2024 model year brings minor updates and the introduction of special editions like the STI Sport Black Interior Selection.

STI Sport Black Interior Selection

The STI Sport Black Interior Selection is a special edition based on the existing STI Sport trim. It features a dark interior with Nappa leather seats, silver stitching, and piano black inserts. Despite the STI Sport emblem, there are no power upgrades, but it does come with STI-tuned dampers for improved handling.

Geyser Blue and Other Updates

The Geyser Blue exterior color, previously exclusive to the US-spec Forester Wilderness, is now available for the X-Edition and XT-Edition trims in Japan. The SUV’s exterior remains unchanged from the 2021 facelift, but Subaru aims to keep buyers interested with new trims and colors.

Trim Options and Pricing

The X-Edition and XT-Edition trims offer water-repellent upholstery, a durable cargo floor cover, and black interior accents. The X-Edition comes with a 2.0-liter e-Boxer hybrid powertrain, while the XT-Edition features a turbocharged 1.8-liter engine. All trims include Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.

Pricing for the 2024 Subaru Forester in Japan starts at ¥3,069,000 ($20,040). Special trims like the X-Edition start at ¥3,377,000 ($22,051), the XT-Edition at ¥3,432,000 ($22,411), and the STI Sport Black Interior Selection at ¥3,850,000 ($25,137).

Final Thoughts

As the fifth-generation Subaru Forester potentially nears its end in Japan, anticipation grows for the sixth-gen model expected in 2025. The 2024 updates and special editions add variety and appeal to this popular SUV lineup.