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2017 Subaru Forester

New from

$30,240 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

5.9 - 8.5 L / 100km

About the Subaru Forester

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $30,240 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the L variant and topping out at $55,240 for the TS Special Edition.

There are 7 variants of the Forester available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/198Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (126kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (108kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (177kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or variable sp automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2017 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

64.79 - 108.52 kW/t

64.44 kW/t

108.52 kW/t

Boot Space

422 litres

128 litres

615 litres

Fuel Efficiency

5.9 - 8.5 L/100km

1.9 L/100km

10.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

706 - 1,017 km

573 km

1,091 km

Price

$30,240 - $55,240

$23,990

$55,490

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 4 years

1 year

3 years

Service Interval

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,015 - 2,110 kg

1,859 kg

2,495 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,500 - 1,800 kg

800 kg

2,500 kg

Approach Angle

23°

16.7°

29.9°

Departure Angle

25°

20°

32.2°

Ground Clearance Unladen

220 mm

170 mm

221 mm

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2017 Subaru Forester Price

L

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$30,240
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,240
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$33,740
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$35,740

L Action Pack

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$35,040

L Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$37,240

S

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$39,740
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$41,740
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$39,740

XT

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$41,240

Xt Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$48,240

Ts Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$55,240

*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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2017 Subaru Forester Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
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
- Platform Code: Impreza
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.88
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 23.0
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1481
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 422
- Departure Angle: 25.0
- Front Headroom (mm): 1052
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
- Front Track (mm): 1545
- 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): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1735
- Overall Length (mm): 4595
- Overall Width (mm): 1795
- Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
- Rear Track (mm): 1550
- Wheelbase (mm): 2640
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
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 84.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 168
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1995
- Engine Code: Fb20
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 90.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- 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
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 833
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 198
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- 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 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
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- 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 Power Adjustable
- 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): 6
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- 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 Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
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
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- 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
- 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
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain 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
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2015
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1489
- Tare Weight (kg): 1449
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: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- 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: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

L Action Pack

Adds to L:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.95
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
- Bore Engine: 94.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 187
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2498
- Engine Code: Fb25
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 196
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1519
- Tare Weight (kg): 1482

Removes from L:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.88
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
- Bore Engine: 84.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 168
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1995
- Engine Code: Fb20
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 833
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 198
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1489
- Tare Weight (kg): 1449

L Special Edition

Adds to L Action Pack:

Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers

Removes from L Action Pack:

Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

Adds to L Special Edition:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.03
Convenience
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1474
- Front Headroom (mm): 1015
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.0
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
- Rear Headroom (mm): 952
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- 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 Heated
- 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: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
- Tare Weight (kg): 1515
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from L Special Edition:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.95
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1481
- Front Headroom (mm): 1052
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
- Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
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): 1519
- Tare Weight (kg): 1482
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

Adds to S:

Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 108.52
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
- Bore Engine: 86.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 197
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1998
- Stroke Engine: 86.0
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Black
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 706
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 241
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 177
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
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: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2110
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1631
- Tare Weight (kg): 1591

Removes from S:

Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.03
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 94.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 187
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2498
- Engine Code: Fb25
- Stroke Engine: 90.0
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.8
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 196
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- 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 Heated
- 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: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2015
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
- Tare Weight (kg): 1515

Xt Premium

Adds to XT:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 107.34
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- 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
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- 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: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1649
- Tare Weight (kg): 1609

Removes from XT:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 108.52
Instrumentation
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
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: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1631
- Tare Weight (kg): 1591

Ts Special Edition

Adds to Xt Premium:

Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 1612
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

Removes from Xt Premium:

Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Tare Weight (kg): 1609
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

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2017 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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2017 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the L with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the Xt Premium with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.5L 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, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	7.2 L/100km
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	8.1 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	5.9 L/100km
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	6.3 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 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

2017 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.