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The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $31,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the X variant and topping out at $46,990 for the XT Luxury Pack.
There are 8 variants of the Forester available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (121kW/226Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (169kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2007 Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| 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 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,340 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,340 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,490 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,490 |
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There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the X with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the Xt Luxury Pack with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Subaru Forester variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.7 L/100km |
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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The cheapest Subaru Forester is the X that starts from $31,990.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Xt Luxury Pack that starts from $46,990.
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, 4485mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the XT which has 169kW 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 null kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.