The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $31,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the X variant and topping out at $44,990 for the XT Luxury Pack.
There are 6 variants of the Forester available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (112kW/223Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (155kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2005 Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being X and the most expensive being Xt Luxury Pack.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,450 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Subaru Forester
The cheapest Subaru Forester is the X that starts from $31,490.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe most expensive Subaru Forester is the Xt Luxury Pack that starts from $44,990.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: XT and Xt Luxury Pack.
See all Subaru Forester towing capacityThe largest Subaru Forester is the XT which measures 1735mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the XT which has 155kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the XT which weighs 1935 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
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