Subaru Forester SUV For Sale At The Price Of A Tata Punch: All Details Inside
If you are in the market to buy a car in the price range of Rs 7.5-8 lakh, most likely you’d think of buying a hatchback or a smaller sedan from Maruti Suzuki, Tata, or maybe Hyundai. However, what if we tell you that you can buy a car from the Japanese automotive giant Subaru? You’d say we are mad. However, it is completely true. We recently came across this Subaru Forester 2.0X SUV which you can get for Rs 7.5 lakh.
Perfect condition Subaru Forester
This listing of the mint condition Subaru Forester has been shared on Instagram by Auto Curator on their page. It has been mentioned in the post that this Subaru Forester 2.0X is on sale for Rs 7.5 lakh. That’s the same price as a Tata Punch or a Hyundai Exter, both of which are micro-SUVs.
It also mentions that the car is in original condition and there are no visible dents and damages. Additionally, the paint quality of this Subaru Forester 2.0X is also top notch. The post highlights that it has never been painted. As for the registration, this particular Forester is registered in Kerala. The exact mileage of this car is just under 1.15 lakh km.
From the pictures, we can note that the paint quality is in perfect condition. It is finished in the dual-tone shade of red and golden, and it gets silver six-spoke alloy wheels. Also, the interior of the vehicle has been kept in the original condition. Even the buttons and all the plastic trims are in excellent condition. The car can also be seen equipped with a music system and a manual air conditioning system.
Subaru and Chevrolet Forester
This particular car, for those who may not be aware, is a very rare car. Only 150 Subaru Forester 2.0X were ever imported to India. This car is one of them. As for the mass Indian market, the Forester was also brought by Chevrolet as a rebadged version. It was primarily seen in the Indian market during the early 2000s.
General Motors (GM) entered into an agreement with Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent company of Subaru, to market the Subaru Forester under the Chevrolet brand in India. This particular move was done by the company to expand GM’s portfolio in India.
The Chevrolet Forester was launched in India in 2003, and it was positioned as a premium SUV. It was designed to compete with other popular SUVs of the time. However, despite its positive reception, the Chevrolet Forester faced significant market challenges. At the time, it was launched at a high price point, which limited the sales.
Features and Specifications
The Chevrolet Forester, which was launched in India, came powered by a 2.0-liter EJ20 boxer engine. This motor generated a maximum power of 137 bhp and 184 Nm of torque. It came coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. Here is a wildly modified Subaru Forester.
Coming to the main highlights, the Forester also came equipped with Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Safety and comfort features of the Forester included dual airbags, ABS, climate control, leather seats, and a sunroof.