richard_crl032 6th Gear September 17, 2018 Author Share September 17, 2018 Hi bros, Heard from the grapevine that forester sk 2019 will be available Nov-Dec 2018 and Mar-Apr 2019 from MI Singapore and MI Malaysia ... the latter presumably to convert the assembly lines since semi-knock-down kit. Cheers. Richard ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
everbb910 1st Gear September 18, 2018 Share September 18, 2018 Hi bros, Heard from the grapevine that forester sk 2019 will be available Nov-Dec 2018 and Mar-Apr 2019 from MI Singapore and MI Malaysia ... the latter presumably to convert the assembly lines since semi-knock-down kit. Cheers. Richard Thanks for the info Richard, so MI Singapore will bring in the new Forester earlier than Malaysia right? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear September 18, 2018 Author Share September 18, 2018 Thanks for the info Richard, so MI Singapore will bring in the new Forester earlier than Malaysia right? Hi everbb910, Affirmative to the grapevine cos Malaysia is SKD. Cheers, Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBboy 2nd Gear September 18, 2018 Share September 18, 2018 It is called CKD - complete knock down, or in simpler term: locally assembled for Malaysia car market. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raikko 1st Gear September 18, 2018 Share September 18, 2018 Hi everbb910, Affirmative to the grapevine cos Malaysia is SKD. Cheers, Richard From the grapevine, for Malaysia’s consumption, Forester will come from Thailand plant in 2019. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear September 18, 2018 Author Share September 18, 2018 (edited) From the grapevine, for Malaysiaâs consumption, Forester will come from Thailand plant in 2019. ð¤ Hi Raikko, Aaah ..but strange then cos they will not get skd benefits from custom and harder to compete leh. Possible but unlikely for this reason like the cae of previous fna sj but I cannot confirm. Cheers. Richard It is called CKD - complete knock down, or in simpler term: locally assembled for Malaysia car market.Hi JBboy, Yes yes .. thanks for the correction .. it should be ckd and not skd. Cheers. Richard Edited September 18, 2018 by richard_crl032 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlatio Turbocharged September 25, 2018 Share September 25, 2018 This 2019 model looks delicious.... at least got rear aircon.... just wondering how much they gonna price it?? Near to Harrier?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic September 25, 2018 Share September 25, 2018 This 2019 model looks delicious.... at least got rear aircon.... just wondering how much they gonna price it?? Near to Harrier?? It would be hard for them to sell in numbers same as the current gen if they price it so high. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratovarius Turbocharged September 26, 2018 Share September 26, 2018 This 2019 model looks delicious.... at least got rear aircon.... just wondering how much they gonna price it?? Near to Harrier??Imho, unlikely. I think the new forester will be around 100k with current coe prices. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlatio Turbocharged September 26, 2018 Share September 26, 2018 Imho, unlikely. I think the new forester will be around 100k with current coe prices. I sincerely hope so bro!!! It would be hard for them to sell in numbers same as the current gen if they price it so high. Agree.... need to see if they wanna price to sell or price to make it more upmarket!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MQX87511 5th Gear September 26, 2018 Share September 26, 2018 (edited) I watched some 2019 forester 2.0 reviews from Taiwan, they criticized it underpowered, and expect to import 2.5L version at least, is it true? I thought the new Forester 2.0 already increase power than existing FNA, can any existing FNA owner share how is the feeling of engine power? Edited September 26, 2018 by MQX87511 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear September 26, 2018 Author Share September 26, 2018 (edited) I watched some 2019 forester 2.0 reviews from Taiwan, they criticized it underpowered, and expect to import 2.5L version at least, is it true? I thought the new Forester 2.0 already increase power than existing FNA, can any existing FNA owner share how is the feeling of engine power? Hi MQX, 2019 2.0 is indeed with new DIT engine with some improved torque/bhp figures but still 2.0L NA combustion engine like current FNA and I am not surprised but this is subjective to one's expectation especially when there is optional 2.5l. Do not believe 2.5l will be offered here or even APAC by MI since hybrid had been announced. Often I read of latest and greatest mktg BS like increase dimension of 3 or 5mm and I can only lol .. new releases do need "value propositions" against tough competitions. Features on the other hand do get included and this is the case of new 2019 FNA 2.0 which owners can look forward to .. just not significant torque/bhp. Cheers. Richard Edited September 26, 2018 by richard_crl032 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlatio Turbocharged September 26, 2018 Share September 26, 2018 Maybe those guys are hinting to Subaru to bring back the 2.0XT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
everbb910 1st Gear October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 I just saw that Forester launched hybrid version in China alongside the normal 2019 models. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlatio Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 I just saw that Forester launched hybrid version in China alongside the normal 2019 models. wah wah wah....... pray they bring in together with the petrol version.... but don't think so!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp66 5th Gear October 5, 2018 Share October 5, 2018 The offical launch is 26 Oct at Takashimaya 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear October 5, 2018 Author Share October 5, 2018 The offical launch is 26 Oct at Takashimaya Hi jp, Finally and nice !!! Wonder if will be opened for booking and what is the pricing ... there is hope for lower than I last projected of >110k vs 95k then for sj5 since quite bad time now with many lelongs and price drop by other ADs. Cheers. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_crl032 6th Gear October 5, 2018 Author Share October 5, 2018 I just saw that Forester launched hybrid version in China alongside the normal 2019 models.Hi bb, Hybrid 2.0l not launched from price list and only mentioned like taiwan launch also, right ? Only 2.5l and surprising to see eyesight still only optional and not standard like local xv and imprezza but also good .. can install solar film on windscreen without ..else shudders thinking about the heat in the last fews days or risk to put your own still MI still refuses to do so. Cheers. Richard ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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