Sure, the Sydney Motor Show fails to attract attention as those in Paris or Geneva, but Japan’s Subaru you have something that might spark interest. Seriously! Was unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show, Subaru Forester S-Edition concept prefigures a new version of the Forester range, which could even come next year. But until then, to stick to the Japanese concept.

Under the hood, the new Subaru Forester S-Edition concept is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter that develops no less than 262 horsepower and 347 Nm. Other details include five-speed automatic transmission with paddles, wheel drive system with Variable Torque Distribution (Vtd) and, last but not least, sport suspension.

Moreover, the exterior package comes with 17 inch wheels, while the interior was accessorized with Alcantara, aluminum pedals and S-Edition logos.

It seems that we are preparing a mini Forester STI. That if Subaru does not somehow going to just keep the new model in Japan …