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    1998 Subaru Forester

    The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $33,490 for the Limited.

    There are 2 variants of the Forester available in Australia.

    The Subaru Forester is only available with an null motor that produces 90kW and 176Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $26,990 - $33,490

    Transmission

    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

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    Retail Price

    $26,990 - $33,490

    Transmission

    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

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    1998 Subaru Forester

    Available Variants

    The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Limited.

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    Power to Weight
    67.42 - 68.18 kW/t
    52.24 kW/t
    82.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    406 litres
    173 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $26,990 - $33,490
    $24,563
    $42,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    50,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 4 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,860 - 1,875 kg
    1,635 kg
    2,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,265 kg
    Approach Angle
    21.3°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    18.6°
    18.6°
    42°
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    1998 Subaru Forester

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    Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,595 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,595 mm
    Wheelbase2,525 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity540 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Subaru Forester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Base that starts from $26,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Limited that starts from $33,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Limited.

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1595mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Base which weighs 1875 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded.

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