The2015 Subaru Forester will now benefit from a new engine and an upgraded interior for the 2015 model year.

2015 model-year updates

The new 2.0-litre Boxer diesel engine is connected to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously-variable transmission) gearbox and an all-wheel drive system, both designed to handle the engine’s 108 kW and 350 Nm of torque.

Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes just 9.2 seconds, while fuel consumption is rated at 6.1-litres/100 km with CO2 emissions of 158 g/km.

According to Subaru, “characteristics of the transmission have been improved with additional soundproofing, while a manual mode provides drivers with seven pre-set ‘gears’ for greater control of the engine”.

There’s also new glow plugs, new common-rail injection system, updated turbocharger settings”, new radiator, oil cooler and radiator fans.

In addition, Subaru engineers have introduced a number of improvements to the interior of the car, which now comes with a new factory-fit 7-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system, piano black accents and metallic highlights, revised climate controls and an additional USB input.

The exterior of the2015 Subaru Forester remains largely unchanged, with the exception of a new shark-fin antenna which replaces the pole antenna found on pre-2015 models.