SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers several automotive news items, with a significant focus on the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Edition. The reviewer highlights that while the Forester Wilderness receives styling and suspension upgrades, including increased ground clearance to 9.2 inches, Yokohama Geolandar tires, and improved approach/departure angles, it notably lacks the turbo engine found in the Outback Wilderness. Instead, it uses the standard 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, producing 182 horsepower. The reviewer expresses disappointment, suggesting this omission, coupled with a higher price point than some might expect, makes the Outback Wilderness a more compelling option, especially for those needing more power for hauling or mountain driving. Mechanical enhancements like a 4.11 diff ratio, revised CVT ratios, an external engine oil cooler, transmission cooler, and rear diff oil temp sensor are included to improve performance and increase towing capacity to 3,000 pounds, though the reviewer questions the practicality of towing with the limited power. Other news includes updates on the Subaru Solterra EV, Lotus's future EV plans, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid, a Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition, Ford Ranger Splash package, potential discontinuation of Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus, Audi GrandSphere concept, and new infotainment for 2022 RAM trucks.