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    Subaru Forester

    New from

    $38,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 7.4 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $38,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $50,140 for the S.

    There are 7 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2023.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (136kW/239Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (110kW/196Nm). All variants feature variable sp automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2024 Forester is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2025 Subaru Forester Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
      • Total Number Of Rear Usb Connections: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Sgp
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.96
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Facial Gesture Control Location: Front
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 20.2
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1768
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 498
      • Departure Angle: 25.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1052
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
      • Front Track (mm): 1565
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 53.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1730
      • Overall Length (mm): 4640
      • Overall Width (mm): 1815
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
      • Rear Track (mm): 1570
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2670
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 168
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 210
      • Co2 Level (urban): 144
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2498
      • Engine Code: Fb25
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 63
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 2 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 2
      • Dashboard Centre 2 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre2 Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 851
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 185
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 136
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 239
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Highway Assist
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 94.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 86.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20190301
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 80.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2019
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 78.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.5i-s Rhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Overtaking Sensor Buzzer
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Folds Electrically
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Code: Tr580
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2223
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1564
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1524
      • Trailer Noseweight (kg): 180
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    Luxury Special Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94.0
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth

    L

    Adds to Luxury Special Edition:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.85
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Transmission
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94.0
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Matrix
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1566
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1526
    Removes from Luxury Special Edition:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.96
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1564
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1524

    Premium

    Adds to L:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.75
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Front Rear Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1586
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1546
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from L:
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.85
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1566
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1526
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

    Sport

    Adds to Premium:
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.37
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1740
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1593
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1553
    Removes from Premium:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.75
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1768
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1586
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1546
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    S

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System System Power (w): 440
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.16
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1015
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 952
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Terrain Type Selection Includes Tr Esp Adjustment
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1616
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1576
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.37
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1052
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1593
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1553

    Sti Sport

    Adds to S:
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    Removes from S:
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94.0
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2024 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1730mm
    1815mm
    4640mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2024 Subaru Forester Dimensions

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    2025 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the L with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.4 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 Subaru Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Subaru Forester FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Base that starts from $38,690.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S that starts from $50,140.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Luxury Special Edition, L, Premium, Sport, S and Sti Sport.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the Base which measures 1815mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the Base which has 136kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Base which weighs 2223 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded.

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