Subaru of America debuts 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Black Edition package

Subaru of America, Inc. has introduced the new 2.5i Black Edition package for the 2018 Subaru Forester. The new Forester 2.5i Black Edition package is an upgrade from the 2.5i Premium, with Lineartronic CVT featuring paddle shifters previously available only on turbo models that control a six-speed manual mode.

The package also comes standard with X-Mode and Hill Descent Control and LED Steering Responsive Headlights. The Black Edition features fog lights with black accent trim, black-finish exterior badges and mirrors, and a front grille with blacked-out wing motif and chrome frame.

The package is offered on four exterior colours - Crystal Black Silica, Dark Gray Metallic, Crystal White Pearl and Ice Silver Metallic. The exclusive black cloth upholstery seats with simulated leather bolsters are complimented by a silver metallic and black gloss-finish centre dash panel. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift handle are highlighted with silver stitching and the interior door handles have a chrome finish.

All-Weather Package, rear cargo tray and Welcome Lighting all come standard with the Black Edition. The 2.5i Forester Black Edition is available exclusively on Premium trim. The 2018 Forester 2.5i is available in standard, Premium, Limited and Touring trims and is powered by a 170bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder Boxer engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard for the 2.5i and 2.5i Premium, with optional Lineartronic CVT.

The Forester 2.0 XT is available in Premium and Touring trims and powered by a 250bhp 2.0-liter intercooled, turbocharged four-cylinder Boxer engine. All Forester models come standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Subaru has continued advancing the outstanding features of this model line with safety, comfort, durability and drivability as its top priorities.