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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The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Touring.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,655 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,830 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 601 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Subaru Forester Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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Subaru Forester
The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Base that starts from $43,490.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe most expensive Subaru Forester is the Touring that starts from $55,990.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium, Sport and Touring.
See all Subaru Forester towing capacityThe 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.
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