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    2026 Subaru Forester

    New from

    $43,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.2 - 7.9 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 $43,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $55,990 for the Touring.

    There are 4 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.

    The Subaru Forester is only available with an null motor that produces 136kW and 247Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2026 Forester is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    81.83 - 84.45 kW/t
    68.63 kW/t
    169.85 kW/t
    Boot Space
    484 - 496 litres
    130 litres
    668 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.2 - 7.9 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    8.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    797 - 1,016 km
    667 km
    1,076 km
    Price
    $43,490 - $55,990
    $30,750
    $99,500
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 4 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,223 - 2,443 kg
    1,835 kg
    3,220 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,800 kg
    300 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    20.2°
    17.6°
    31.5°
    Departure Angle
    25.8°
    20°
    37.5°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    220 mm
    154 mm
    227 mm

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    2026 Subaru Forester Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$43,490
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$46,490

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$46,490

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$48,490
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$54,990

    Touring

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$50,990
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$55,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Subaru Forester Pricing

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

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
      • Total Number Of Rear Usb Connections: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Sgp
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.85
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Transmission
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Facial Gesture Control Location: Front
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 20.2
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1719
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 496
      • Departure Angle: 25.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1052
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
      • Front Track (mm): 1565
      • 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): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1730
      • Overall Length (mm): 4655
      • Overall Width (mm): 1830
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
      • Rear Track (mm): 1570
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2670
    • 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
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 63
      • 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
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 11.60
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 797
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 185
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 136
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 247
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Highway Assist
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 83.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 91.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20250701
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 86.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20301231
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2025
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 75.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.5i-s Rhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • 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
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • 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
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • 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
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2223
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1622
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1582
      • Trailer Noseweight (kg): 180
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • 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: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • 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: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    Premium

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.33
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Matrix
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1632
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1592
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.85
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1622
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1582
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99

    Sport

    Adds to Premium:
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.37
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1667
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1651
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1611
    Removes from Premium:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.33
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1719
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1632
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1592
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    Touring

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.83
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1662
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1622
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.37
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1651
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1611
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    2026 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1730mm
    1830mm
    4655mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2026 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261200Kg1800Kg
    20251200Kg1800Kg
    20241200Kg1800Kg
    20231200Kg1800Kg
    20221200Kg1800Kg
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    2026 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L Horizontal and uses 6.2L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded6.2 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 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2026 Subaru Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Subaru Forester FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Base that starts from $43,490.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Touring that starts from $55,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium, Sport and Touring.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the Base which measures 1830mm wide, 4655mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the Base which has 145kW of power from its 2.5L Horizontal engine.

    The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Base which weighs 2443 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded.