As Subaru’s top-selling model, the Forester fits into the medium SUV category, and is available in Australia with a choice of petrol and petrol-electric hybrid models. Subaru’s EyeSight advanced driver assist technology and symmetrical all-wheel drive is standard across the Forester range.
| Petrol
| Year | Variant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Subaru Forester 2.5i 2.5L SUV 4WD | $38,690 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester 2.5i Luxury Special Edition 2.5L SUV 4WD | $39,690 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester 2.5i-L 2.5L SUV 4WD | $41,090 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium 2.5L SUV 4WD | $43,890 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester Hybrid L 2.0L SUV 4WD Hybrid | $44,090 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport 2.5L SUV 4WD | $45,640 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 2.5L SUV 4WD | $47,140 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester STI Sport 2.5L SUV 4WD | $48,640 |
| 2024 | Subaru Forester Hybrid S 2.0L SUV 4WD Hybrid | $50,140 |
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The Subaru Forester has 9 variants. The height is 1730mm, the width is 1815mm and length is 4640mm.
The Subaru Forester has a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and was tested in 2019.
Standard safety features on the Subaru Forester models include:
Additional safety features will vary across the different Subaru Forester models.
You can find more detailed Subaru Forester specs here.
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Yes. The Subaru Forester features a constant all-wheel drive system that applies 50 per cent of torque to both the front and rear of the car at all times. This makes them suitable for driving in snow, providing you are using the correct tyres or tyre chains.
If you are required to fit snow chains, ensure they are designed to fit within the clearances of the wheels, and on a Forester fit them to the front.
Most Subaru Forester models use a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which has a claimed combined cycle fuel consumption of 7.4L/100km. A hybrid model is also available which has a claimed combined cycle fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km.
Subaru offers a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty on the Forester.
The Subaru Forester has 12-month or 12,500km service intervals. Here is a breakdown of each of the first five years of service cost as listed by Subaru in April 2023.
2.5L petrol - $371 / $637 / $379 / $889 / $399
Competitors to the Subaru Forester are the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail and Kia Sportage.
For 2023, the Forester is available only as a petrol or petrol hybrid model.
No. The Subaru Forester only has five seats.
The entry point to the Subaru Forester range is the 2.5i priced from $37,890 before options and on-road costs.
The Subaru Forester is built in Ota, Gunma, Japan.
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