The 2001 Subaru Forester is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $26,990 for the base variant and topping out at $40,570 for the GT variant.
There are 4 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-1997.
The 2001 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Subaru Forester include 2 horizontal 4-cylinder (92kW/184Nm) and 2 horizontal 4-cylinder turbo (130kW/245Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.
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The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being GT.
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2026
$43,490
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$46,490
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$48,490
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$50,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,530 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 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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The cheapest Subaru Forester is the base variant that starts from $26,990.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe most expensive Subaru Forester is the GT variant that starts from $40,570.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1300 kg shared by all variants.
See all Subaru Forester towing capacityThe largest Subaru Forester is the base variant which measures 1735mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1595mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the GT variant which has 130kW of power and 245nm of torque.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the GT variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1935 kg.
The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded Petrol.
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