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    2015 Subaru Forester

    The 2015 Subaru Forester is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $29,990 for the L variant and topping out at $47,990 for the Xt Premium variant.

    There are 5 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2013.

    The 2015 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Subaru Forester include 2.0 horizontal 4-cylinder (110kW/198Nm), 2.0 horizontal 4-cylinder turbo (108kW/350Nm), 2.0 horizontal 4-cylinder turbo (177kW/350Nm) and 2.5 horizontal 4-cylinder (126kW/235Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or automatic continuously variable with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $29,990 - $47,990†
    Transmission
    6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $29,990 - $47,990†
    Transmission
    6-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded, Diesel, or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

    2 Reviews

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    Available Variants

    The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being L and the most expensive being Xt Premium.

    L

    Price from $29,990†

    L Special Edition

    Price from $34,990†

    S

    Price from $39,490†

    XT

    Price from $40,990†

    Xt Premium

    Price from $47,990†

    2015 Subaru Forester

    Reviews

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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Pros

    • Typical Subaru likability
    • More refined than before
    • Spacious and clever interior

    Cons

    • Doesn't feel as expensive as price suggests it should
    • Not a thriller to drive
    • Some annoying tech and safety controls
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    Power to Weight
    64.79 - 108.52 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    108.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    422 litres
    395 litres
    740 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.9 - 8.5 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    706 - 1,017 km
    600 km
    1,071 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $47,990
    $25,990
    $50,610
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    6 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,015 - 2,110 kg
    1,975 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    23°
    16.7°
    29.9°
    Departure Angle
    25°
    24.4°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    220 mm
    150 mm
    323 mm
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    Base

    2026

    $43,490

    Premium

    2026

    $46,490

    Sport

    2026

    $48,490

    Touring

    2026

    $50,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    2.5L Combustion
    2.5L Hybrid
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    136 kW
    145 kW

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    2015 Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,595 mm
    1,795 mm
    1,735 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,595 mm
    Overall Width1,795 mm
    Overall Height1,735 mm
    Wheelbase2,640 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity526 mm

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

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    Sales Data

    202413,445Total Sales
    202515,179Total Sales
    2026875YTD Sales

    Subaru Forester Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the L variant that starts from $29,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Xt Premium variant that starts from $47,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: L, S, XT and Xt Premium.

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the L variant which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1735mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 177kW of power and 350nm of torque are the XT and Xt Premium variants.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the XT variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2110 kg.

    The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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