Subaru will give the new Forester its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Taking the stand alongside the new diesel-powered Legacy and Outback, the third-generation Forester is based on the new Impreza platform and promises more space, a smoother ride and more agile handling than its predecessor.

Also on show will be the R1e electric car, which was recently trialled in London, and the G4e concept, a five-seater supermini powered by high-tech lithium ion batteries that give a range of 200km.