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    1999 Subaru Forester

    The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $38,990 for the.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (92kW/184Nm) and 2L turbo multi-point injection (125kW/240Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1999 Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $26,990 - $38,990

    Transmission

    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

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    Retail Price

    $26,990 - $38,990

    Transmission

    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

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    1999 Subaru Forester

    Available Variants

    The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being GT.

    1999 Subaru Forester

    Reviews

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    Pros

    • Finally a well-sorted Subaru hybrid
    • Tasteful exterior refresh
    • Surprises off-road

    Cons

    • Interior lags behind some rivals
    • Petrol powertrain is still uninspiring
    • Price needs to be low to beat RAV4
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    Power to Weight
    66.23 - 88.97 kW/t
    51.64 kW/t
    88.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    406 litres
    374 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $26,990 - $38,990
    $23,990
    $49,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    60,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,860 - 1,935 kg
    1,860 kg
    2,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,268 kg
    Approach Angle
    21.3°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    18.6°
    18.6°
    33°
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    1999 Subaru Forester

    Historical Information

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    Base

    2026

    $43,490

    Premium

    2026

    $46,490

    Sport

    2026

    $48,490

    Touring

    2026

    $50,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    2.5L Combustion
    2.5L Hybrid
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    136 kW
    145 kW

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    1999 Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,595 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,595 mm
    Wheelbase2,525 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity515 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

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    1999 Subaru Forester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the undefined that starts from $26,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the undefined that starts from $38,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is offered by the undefined which can tow 1300 kg

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the undefined which measures 1735mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1595mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the undefined which has 125kW of power from its 2L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the undefined which weighs 1935 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded.

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