TC Subaru Sdn Bhd has just launched the lite version of the Subaru Forester GT - for those looking for a Forester with the swagger but minus its EyeSight safety system.
The Subaru Forester GT Edition was launched in June of last year at RM177,788. This gave it an RM8,000 premium over the Subaru Forester 2.0i-S. The Subaru Forester GT Lite comes in as the cheapest among the trio at RM163,788. (OTR excluding insurance)
Powertrain:
- 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated boxer four-cylinder (FB20)
- 156 PS at 6,000 rpm
- 196 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm
Power is transferred to the wheels via a Lineartronic CVT. The Subaru Forester GT Lite comes equipped with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Two drive modes are available, Intelligent and Sport via SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive).
Hill Descent Control, Active Torque Vectoring and X-Mode with two modes: Snow and Dirt also come standard.
Exterior:
The GT Lite will come replete with the GT Full Body Kit and the GT Exhaust cutter.
Interior:
- 8-inch Display Audio System
- 360-degree Around View Monitor System
Safety:
- 7 airbags
- Vehicle Dynamics Control
- ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Vehicle Hold
- Isofix
Warranty:
The Forester GT Lite Edition comes with a 5-year/ 100,000km warranty.
Colours:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Jasper Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Sepia Bronze Metallic
- Dark Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica.
According to Mr Eugene Tay, Country Manager, TC Subaru Sdn Bhd, "Following the success of the Forester GT Edition last year, I am proud to introduce the new Forester GT Lite Edition to Malaysia. The Forester GT Lite Edition is dynamically designed for customers looking to purchase a large SUV, with a great track record for safety and reliability, with more cabin space and with a sporty, stylish façade. The GT Lite Edition comes equipped with Subaru’s top-of-the-line safety features and is competitively priced below the popular GT edition. It is an example of how we are constantly offering more choice for our customers,”.
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