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Xt Premium
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Forester Xt Premium (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Subaru Forester Xt Premium is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $48,240 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 177 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Forester Xt Premium uses 8.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 197g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 706km per full tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1735mm (68.3 inches) in height, 4595mm (180.9 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1649kg (3635.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester Xt Premium comes standard with 225/55 R18 front tyres and 225/55 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2018 Subaru Forester Xt Premium has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
64.79 - 108.52 kW/t
53.13 kW/t
108.52 kW/t
Boot Space
422 litres
92 litres
720 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 8.5 L/100km
1.9 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
706 - 1,017 km
573 km
1,091 km
Price
$30,240 - $48,240
$25,990
$55,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,015 - 2,110 kg
1,870 kg
2,960 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
800 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
23°
16.7°
29.9°
Departure Angle
25°
20°
32.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
220 mm
167 mm
224 mm
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Dimensions
4,595 mm
1,795 mm
1,735 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,595 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,735 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 461 mm |
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Explore Subaru Forester Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 197
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 86.0
Engine (cc): 1998
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 86.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.3
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 706
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 439
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 40
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 8.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
Maximum Speed (mph): 130
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 241
Maximum Power (kW): 177
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 52.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1474
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 422
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 60.8
Front Track (mm): 1545
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 68.3
Overall Height (mm): 1735
Overall Length (in): 180.9
Overall Length (mm): 4595
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1795
Rear Track (in): 61.0
Rear Track (mm): 1550
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1015
Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 952
Front Hip Room (in): 53.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 23.0
Departure Angle: 25.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Impreza
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Pearl
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2110
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4652
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1649
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3635
Tare Weight (kg): 1612
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Harman/Kardon
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Lane Keep Assist System
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
Period (Months): 6
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