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2006 Subaru Forester

New from

$31,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

9.6 - 11.4 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 $31,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the X variant and topping out at $46,990 for the XT Luxury Pack.

There are 8 variants of the Forester available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (121kW/226Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (169kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2006 Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Subaru Forester models from other years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

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Power to Weight

84.91 - 114.58 kW/t

43.8 kW/t

114.58 kW/t

Boot Space

387 litres

878 litres

Fuel Efficiency

9.6 - 11.4 L/100km

9.1 L/100km

13.1 L/100km

Price

$31,990 - $46,990

$26,490

$53,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 4 years

1 year

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Braked Towing Capacity

1,400 - 1,800 kg

700 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

22.3 - 22.4°

21.4°

50°

Departure Angle

20 - 20.7°

20°

53°

Ground Clearance Unladen

200 mm

125 mm

215 mm

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2006 Subaru Forester Price

X

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$31,990
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,990

X Weekender

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,790
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$35,790

X Luxury

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,990
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$35,990

X Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$34,240
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$36,240

XS

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$34,990
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$36,990

Xs Luxury Pack

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$38,490
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$40,490

XT

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$40,990
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$43,490

Xt Luxury Pack

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$46,990
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$44,490

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru Forester Pricing

Year	Price 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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2006 Subaru Forester Specs

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Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- 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): 86.74
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 22.3
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1629
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 387
- Departure Angle: 20.7
- Front Headroom (mm): 940
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
- Front Track (mm): 1495
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
- 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): 57.1
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1590
- Overall Length (mm): 4485
- Overall Width (mm): 1735
- Rear Headroom (mm): 930
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Rear Track (mm): 1485
- Wheelbase (mm): 2525
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: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 228
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 189
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- 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 Active
- 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: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
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
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
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): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

X Weekender

Adds to X:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

X Luxury

Adds to X Weekender:

Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Removes from X Weekender:

Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

X Special Edition

Adds to X Luxury:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Toned
- Rear Colour: Toned
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Paint
- Two Tone

Removes from X Luxury:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Rear Colour: Black
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black

Adds to X Special Edition:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 7
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.68
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Suspension
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1380
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X Special Edition:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.74
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Xs Luxury Pack

Adds to XS:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Rear Colour: Painted
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.12
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405

Removes from XS:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Toned
- Rear Colour: Toned
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.68
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Paint
- Two Tone
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1380

Adds to Xs Luxury Pack:

Audio
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.58
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 22.4
- Departure Angle: 20
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 270
- Compression Ratio: 8.4
- Compressor: Turbo
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Paint
- Two Tone
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 230
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 169
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from Xs Luxury Pack:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.12
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 22.3
- Departure Angle: 20.7
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 228
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 189
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Xt Luxury Pack

Adds to XT:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.55
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 263
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1515

Removes from XT:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.58
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 270
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Paint
- Two Tone
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Manual
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475

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2006 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	1200Kg	1800Kg
2025	1200Kg	1800Kg
2024	1200Kg	1800Kg
2023	1200Kg	1800Kg
2022	1200Kg	1800Kg

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2006 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the X with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the Xt Luxury Pack with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Subaru Forester variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Subaru Forester	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	9.6 L/100km
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	9.7 L/100km

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2006 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.