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    1999 Subaru Forester

    New from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    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 $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $38,990 for the GT.

    There are 4 variants of the Forester available in Australia.

    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.

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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
    New this year - 4 years
    1 year
    3 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 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$26,990
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$28,990

    Limited

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$31,490
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$33,490

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$33,190
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$35,190

    GT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$36,990
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$38,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Subaru Forester Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$43,490$55,990
    2025$38,690$50,140
    2024$38,690$50,140
    2023$37,890$49,340
    2022$35,990$47,190
    *excl. on-roads
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    1999 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Wide
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 68.4
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 5
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 21.3
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 35
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 890
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1525
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 827
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 29.2
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 406
      • Departure Angle: 18.6
      • Front Headroom (mm): 940
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
      • Front Track (mm): 1475
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1595
      • Overall Length (mm): 4450
      • Overall Width (mm): 1735
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 930
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
      • Rear Track (mm): 1450
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2525
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1994
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.9
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 179
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 111
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 123
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 136
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Rear Seat Reclining
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Console Overhead Location: Overhead
      • Console Overhead Storage: Lidded
      • Console Overhead Type: Partial
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • 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: Strut
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.111
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • 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: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1345
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Limited

    Adds to Base:
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.96
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1374
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 68.4
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1345

    Sport

    Adds to Limited:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from Limited:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    GT

    Adds to Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.97
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1480
      • Rear Track (mm): 1455
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 8.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Intercooler Compressor
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 168
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 240
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 177
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Storage
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1935
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.96
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1475
      • Rear Track (mm): 1450
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 179
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 111
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 123
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 136
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1374
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    1999 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1595mm
    1735mm
    4450mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1999 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261200Kg1800Kg
    20251200Kg1800Kg
    20241200Kg1800Kg
    20231200Kg1800Kg
    20221200Kg1800Kg
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    1999 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
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    1999 Subaru Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester offers a 3 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 $26,990.

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

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Limited, Sport and GT.

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

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the GT 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 GT which weighs 1935 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded.