In the meantime, two other models, the Impreza and the XV, have switched to electric boxer together with the Forester. According to the manufacturer, they account for around 60 percent of sales in Europe.

Subaru is not only closely associated with Toyota, but is also developing into an additional electrical division for both brands. In the meantime, Subaru has confirmed that it wants to launch a fully electric vehicle (picture above) similar to the Forester on a platform in Europe together with Toyota.

No, that's not much that the battery can absorb. It stays in the middle in terms of its capacity. If it becomes too much, it adds torque to the engine in order to be able to absorb energy again during the next recuperation, which would otherwise be senseless. The savings of up to 10 percent stated by the manufacturer will probably only be available under very specific conditions of use.

A further three equipment levels can be selected from the basic price. You end up with a still civilian € 43,490. There is hardly anything that the basic equipment does not have. While one can do without the fatigue warning, this is more difficult with the high beam assistant, emergency brake assistant and collision warning. Otherwise it's about sound, optics and comfort. The navigation system cannot be reached even in the first two levels.