2018 Subaru Forester e-Boxer

The 2018 Subaru Forester e-Boxer is a versatile and rugged mid-size crossover SUV that represents Subaru’s first serious leap into the world of self-charging mild-hybrid technology. Built on the high-rigidity Subaru Global Platform (SGP), this fifth-generation model maintains the brand’s iconic, adventurous DNA while using smart electrification to reduce fuel bills and smoothing out urban stop-and-go gridlock. Visually, the e-Boxer combines utilitarian purpose with modern styling, using muscular wheel arches, standard underbody guards, crisp LED headlight signatures, and a prominent hexagonal grille to highlight its readiness for the road less traveled. At the heart of the vehicle is the e-Boxer mild-hybrid powertrain. It marries a smooth, naturally aspirated 2.0-liter direct-injection 4-cylinder Boxer engine with an electric motor cleverly integrated into the Lineartronic CVT transmission. By positioning the heavy hybrid battery pack directly over the rear axle, Subaru achieved an incredibly balanced, low center of gravity. This drastically reduces body roll and results in flat, car-like handling that feels far sharper than its tall stance suggests. Crucially, the hybrid architecture doesn't compromise Subaru’s legendary mechanical Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive.