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2010 Subaru Forester

New from

$30,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.4 - 10.5 L / 100km

About the Subaru Forester

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $30,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the X variant and topping out at $47,490 for the XT Premium.

There are 12 variants of the Forester available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (126kW/229Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (169kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2010 Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Subaru Forester models from other years

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Power to Weight

67.46 - 111.92 kW/t

44.1 kW/t

111.92 kW/t

Boot Space

450 litres

395 litres

667 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.4 - 10.5 L/100km

6.4 L/100km

12 L/100km

Vehicle Range

571 - 1,000 km

532 km

1,000 km

Price

$30,990 - $47,490

$24,990

$63,320

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 - 1,600 kg

1,200 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

215 - 225 mm

185 mm

323 mm

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2010 Subaru Forester Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$0
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$35,990

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$0
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$39,990

X

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$30,990
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$32,990

Ski Fx

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$31,980
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,980

X Sat Nav

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$31,980
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,980

X Columbia

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

XS

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$34,490
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$36,490

Ski 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

Surf 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 Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$37,990
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$39,990

XT

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$39,490
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$41,490

Xt Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$47,490
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$45,490

*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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2010 Subaru Forester Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
- Front Headroom (mm): 940
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
- Front Track (mm): 1530
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.0
- 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): 1700
- Overall Length (mm): 4560
- Overall Width (mm): 1795
- Rear Headroom (mm): 930
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
- Wheelbase (mm): 2615
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: 86.0
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1998
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 86.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
- 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 Location: Front Seats
- 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 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
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- 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 Power Adjustable
- 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
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front 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 Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- 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
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion 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
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- 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: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Premium

Adds to Base:

Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Base:

Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Adds to Premium:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.42
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 220
- Compression Ratio: 10.0
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Stroke Engine: 79.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 645
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 184
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 114
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 229
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Transmission
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Removes from Premium:

Engine
- Bore Engine: 86.0
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1998
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Stroke Engine: 86.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
Performance
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Ski Fx

Adds to X:

Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X:

Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.0
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

X Sat Nav

Adds to Ski Fx:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Removes from Ski Fx:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

X Columbia

Adds to X Sat Nav:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X Sat Nav:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Body exterior
- Platform Code: Impreza
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Adds to X Columbia:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.01
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.0
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from X Columbia:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.42
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Ski Xs

Adds to XS:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 7
Convenience
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Suspension
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low

Removes from XS:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.0
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95

Surf Xs

Removes from Ski Xs:

Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 645
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
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto

Xs Premium

Adds to Surf Xs:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1610
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.0
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 645
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95

Removes from Surf Xs:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 7
Convenience
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Suspension
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Transmission
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low

Adds to Xs Premium:

Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.92
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 248
- Compression Ratio: 8.4
- Compressor: Turbo
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 571
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.1
- 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 Power Low: 5200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1510

Removes from Xs Premium:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.01
Convenience
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1610
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Engine
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 220
- Compression Ratio: 10.0
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 645
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 184
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 114
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 229
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465

Xt Premium

Adds to XT:

Audio
- System In-dash Cd
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.82
Convenience
- Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
- Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1610
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525

Removes from XT:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.92
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1660
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 248
- Compression Ratio: 8.4
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- 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 Power Adjustable
- 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
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1510

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2010 Subaru Forester Dimensions

1700mm

1795mm

4560mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2010 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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2010 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the Xt Premium with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.5L 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
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	-
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	6.4 L/100km

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2010 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.