2019 Forester Offers 3 New Colors; No Cool Crosstrek Shades

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The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester gets three new colors. Why doesn’t Forester get cool shades like Crosstrek?

The new fifth-generation 2019 Subaru Forester arrives this fall with new colors but why not the cool new Crosstrek colors? The 2019 Forester comes with high-gloss black or silver trim highlights and three new colors; Jasper Green Metallic, Horizon Blue Pearl and Crimson Red Pearl.

Forester fans would like new colors like the new-generation Crosstrek with "Sunshine Orange” and the new "Cool Gray Khaki," a shade that can also look a light shade of blue depending on the light. The new colors are going over big with a younger generation of buyers, and Subaru knows the Forester attracts an older demographic so the Japanese must think they won’t buy them.

Subaru introduced the 2018 Crosstrek with cool new colors and had so many requests from customers wanting the Tangerine Orange Pearl exterior color after it was dropped in 2016, they decided to bring it back in the form of "Sunshine Orange,” a brighter shade than the orange previously offered on Crosstrek.

The other new Crosstrek color, "Cool Gray Khaki” is also going over big with young millennials who are the biggest demographic buying the new crossover. Crosstrek attacks a younger buyer than the Forester and Outback, the other top-selling all-wheel-drive Subaru vehicles. It’s why Forester lovers get left out.

The top-selling Forester colors are Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, and Dark Gray Metallic. The new 2019 Subaru Forester arrives in showrooms this fall, but won’t be getting any cool new colors like Crosstrek. Fans will have to settle for Jasper Green Metallic, Horizon Blue Pearl and Crimson Red Pearl.

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Submitted by Ed B (not verified) on June 26, 2018 - 8:18AM

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Hmmm, change just doesn't seem to be first and foremost on the Forester. Sales/demand for the 2019 will be interesting - No turbo and manual. stay tuned.

Submitted by Nancy S (not verified) on August 8, 2018 - 7:12PM

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I've had two and am looking to buy my third Forester. Ever since my first purchase in 2000 I've complained about the lack of exciting colors. I was told back then more women bought Foresters than men - yet still no "feminine" colors. I think you're right, Japan doesn't understand the American Adult demographic - we're really just a bunch of old kids looking for a fun ride!

Submitted by Elizabeth Perkins (not verified) on August 25, 2018 - 1:35AM

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I own a 2012 Forester and was looking forward to the 2019 model. The colors are terrible, especially with only the option of black interior which is too hot during CA summers. I love my grey leather interior which should be an option for the 2019 models. The one car with “brown” leather interior is more reddish brown. Medium tan would have been a better choice. What were the designers thinking? So bummed.

Submitted by Nancy Sciarretta (not verified) on August 25, 2018 - 10:41AM

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Agree 100%. Just bought a 2018 because of the 0% financing and was disappointed that the touring only came in black and brown. I reamed my salesman out and said design must need some women on their team! The inside is so dark. Not enough lighting for black. And don't even get me started on the exterior colors. Really??? Must we follow the monochrome drones of black, gray, white, primary reds and blues? I looked at other brands before coming back to Subaru because of that. Thank God that after two Foresters they still get me returning for quality, but for sure it's not a personal statement by any means!

I agree. manufacturers are stuck on blah colors. Let's see you can get white, silver, black and grey, then they have blue-black, red-black, brown-black. dark grey, light grey, medium grey.

Submitted by Larry S (not verified) on September 3, 2018 - 11:00AM

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For one that is sold on Subaru & the Forester, in particular, I agree with the comments regarding color choices (both exterior & interior) & that would be my biggest negative concerning this model. Regarding the new exterior colors, with the exception of the Jasmine Green which is comparable to that one from decades ago, the Horizon Blue & Crimson Red are (I deduct) nothing more than variations of exterior colors choice Subaru already has for the Forester. In deducting that Japan & Subaru does know about surveys, I feel that doing one regarding exterior colors would be a smart study to do. They might be surprised how their sales might rise !!

Submitted by Elizabeth (not verified) on September 3, 2018 - 7:56PM

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I agree. There are 5 teacher Foresters at my school (great teacher car!) and they all love everything except the colors. They are boring.

Submitted by Kathleen Walker (not verified) on January 25, 2019 - 9:53AM

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Need to replace my 2006 Toyota Hybrid with 170K miles NOW. Have CASH to buy next car - have done LOTS of research and FORESTER is my #1 choice. Why am I holding off the purchase - because the color choices SUCK!!!! I want orange, yellow, the new "in" autumn bronze - ANYTHING but the lousy color palate offered. And FYI Japanese corporate MEN - I am a 65-year old GRANDMOTHER who spends all my spare time on dirt roads with my grandchildren. And I am PISSED and WILL NOT SETTLE!

Submitted by David Hines (not verified) on May 21, 2019 - 12:50PM

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Agree that better colors would be nice, but the Crosstrek colors aren't the answer. That orange is awful. The cool khaki is just dull.

Submitted by V. Cioffletti (not verified) on June 9, 2019 - 12:00AM

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Agree on the color issues. Years ago I wasn't that picky about car colorbut for today's prices I want to choose and choose from nice color choices. I bought 2018 Forester but still miss my truly RED Toyota RAV. Subaru red is really burgundy. Greens are weird. Blues sort of ok.....Outback had sl better options but wasn't the model I wanted. Come on Subaru, cut the boring, go for fun!

Submitted by SUZANNE GRACE … (not verified) on June 16, 2019 - 6:15PM

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These "new" Forester colors are so blah.... I wanted to buy a Forester this year and the limited color choices made me buy a crosstrek - love the cool gray khaki which is blue & and not gray or khaki - stupid marketing people making up a stupid color names. When I'm at the dealership they call it blue - my registration reads blue. It BLUE people.

Submitted by Debbie (not verified) on July 27, 2019 - 11:52AM

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The new Forester colors are awfully BLAH, as the person before me said. Make the Forester in Cool Gray Khaki PLEASE and quit thinking that all people who buy Foresters want ugly boring colors for their cars- that is stereotyping, and totally not true. I'm 64 and I want a Cool Gray Khaki Forester, but I can't get one, because you won't make it in that color, because old people don't like beautiful colors, according to the manufacturer. WRONG. The Crosstrek is too small of a car, so I'll just have to buy a Scion or a Mazda as they DO make their cars in that gorgeous color.

Submitted by Debbie (not verified) on July 27, 2019 - 11:58AM

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The new Forester colors are awfully BLAH, as the person before me said. Make the Forester in Cool Gray Khaki PLEASE and quit thinking that all people who buy Foresters want ugly boring colors for their cars- that is stereotyping, and totally not true. I'm 64 and I want a Cool Gray Khaki Forester, but I can't get one, because you won't make it in that color, because old people don't like beautiful colors, according to the manufacturer. WRONG. The Crosstrek is too small of a car, so I'll just have to buy a Scion or a Mazda as they DO make their cars in that gorgeous color.

Submitted by Kathleen Walker (not verified) on July 27, 2019 - 9:25PM

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WE WANT CHOICES! And choices that aren't BORING!!! Orange might not be everyone's cup of tea - but it's been hot for a lot of other brands. Really, Subaru fans have been harping on this for YEARS! Introduce some BRIGHT color choices. No one at Subaru listens. Have been putting off new car purchase of over a year, trying out so many small-mid size SUVs. HAVE to make a purchase this fall. Now down to the FORESTER and the FORD ESCAPE. Looking like it will be the FORD. Sad.