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2026 Subaru Forester: Early Australian details for petrol, hybrid RAV4 rival
The next-generation Subaru Forester is on our doorstep, and Subaru Australia has revealed preliminary information.
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About the Subaru Forester
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.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
80.29 - 108.77 kW/t
60.98 kW/t
108.77 kW/t
Boot Space
387 litres
387 litres
878 litres
Price
$31,490 - $44,990
$25,990
$50,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,860 - 1,935 kg
1,860 kg
2,563 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,800 kg
900 kg
2,800 kg
Approach Angle
25.1°
21.4°
36.2°
Departure Angle
21.2°
21.2°
31.9°
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 mm
170 mm
205 mm
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2005 Subaru Forester Price
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,490 |
X Weekender
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,990 |
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,590 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,590 |
Xs Luxury Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,090 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,090 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,490 |
Xt Luxury Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2005 Subaru Forester Specs
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2005 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
2005 Subaru Forester Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester offers a 3 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 X that starts from $31,490.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Xt Luxury Pack that starts from $44,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: XT and Xt Luxury Pack.
The 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.