Two new standard features to look for on the 2015 Subaru Forester

The 2015 Subaru Forester pricing in Canada has been announced and the price stays the same, but the SUV gets two new standard technology features. The 2015 Subaru Forester entry model 2.5i with manual transmission continues to be available at $25,995, but Subaru increases the value by adding a rear view camera and color multi-function display as standard features for 2015.

The 2015 Forester 2.5i Touring Package also gets upgraded with an optional Technology Package featuring EyeSight safety system and proximity key with a push-button ignition. Subaru’s Eyesight uses a stereo camera technology that integrates Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and a Vehicle Lane Departure Warning and is the highest-rated front crash prevention system by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2015 Forester 2.5i Limited Package now adds 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a leather CVT shift boot, and a 6.1-inch multi-functional voice activated in-dash GPS navigation system with AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/DivX, WMV, MP4, SMS text messaging capability, Aha radio, SiriusXM, 3.5mm auxiliary jack, USB, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and streaming audio capabilities.

The turbocharged 2015 Forester 2.0XT, gets a power rear lift gate with memory function and dual zone automatic climate control. The 2015 Forester 2.0XT Limited Package adds a leather CVT shift boot and similar 6.1-inch multi-functional voice activated in-dash GPS as the Forester 2.5i Limited.

2015 Forester model lineup prices:

Forester 2.5i 6 M/T: $25,995

Forester 2.5i CVT: $27,295

Forester 2.5i Convenience Package: $28,795

Forester 2.5i Convenience Package with PZEV Option: $29,495

Forester 2.5i Touring Package 6 M/T: $29,995

Forester 2.5i Touring Package CVT: $31,295

Forester 2.5i Touring Package with Technology Package option CVT: $32,495

Forester 2.5i Limited Package: $34,495

Forester 2.5i Limited Package with Technology Package option: $35,695

Forester 2.0XT Touring: $33,495

Forester 2.0XT Limited Package: $36,695

Forester 2.0XT Limited Package with Technology Package option: $37,895

Forester has received many awards and is the number one selling vehicle in Subaru’s lineup in the U.S. and Canada. Forester won the Sport/Utility of the Year award from Motor Trend, named Best SUV in the Yahoo Autos Car of the Year awards and took home the Best Bet award in the Small SUV category in Consumer Reports Best Bet list.

The 2015 Subaru Forester continues at the same price in Canada but gets two new standard technology features for the entry model 2.5i with manual transmission. Forester should continue to see strong sales in Canada with the pricing and added value for the 2015 model year.

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