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    2018 Subaru Forester

    2018 Subaru Forester

    Price

    Price$21,300 - $32,000
    Fuel Efficiency5.9 - 8.5 / 100km
    ANCAP Rating5-star
    Warranty3 years
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    About the Forester

    The 2018 Subaru Forester was available in eighteen variants, is classed as a Medium SUV and was built in Japan. Buyers could choose from unleaded petrol, diesel or premium unleaded petrol engines.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester was sold with engines that range in size from 2.0L to 2.5L and from turbocharged four-cylinders to four-cylinders.

    Price & Specs

    See comprehensive price and specification details for the Subaru Forester
    Subaru Forester 2.0i-L
    $21,300MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Manual
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    7.2L / 100km
    AWD
    Subaru Forester FLEET EDITION
    $22,600MSRP
    2.5L
    Continuous Variable
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    8.1L / 100km
    AWD
    Subaru Forester 2.5i-L EYESIGHT SPECIAL EDT
    $23,000MSRP
    2.5L
    Continuous Variable
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    8.1L / 100km
    AWD
    Subaru Forester 2.5i-L
    $23,400MSRP
    2.5L
    Continuous Variable
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    8.1L / 100km
    AWD
    Subaru Forester 2.0D-L
    $23,700MSRP
    2.0L
    6-speed Manual
    4D WAGON
    Diesel
    5.9L / 100km
    AWD
    See all 16 configurations of the Subaru Forester

    News

    All the latest Forester news
    Multiple 2018-19 Subaru models recalled

    Multiple 2018-19 Subaru models recalled

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    William Stopford
    A faulty fuel pump has led Subaru to recall 2037 vehicles across the BRZ, Forester, Levorg, Liberty, Outback and WRX lines.
    25 Aug 21
    2018-19 Subaru XV and 2019 Subaru Forester recalled

    2018-19 Subaru XV and 2019 Subaru Forester recalled

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    William Stopford
    Improperly tightened stabiliser bracket bolts have led Subaru to recall 38,755 examples of its XV and Forester crossovers.
    03 Jun 21
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    Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Subaru Forester?

    Depending on the variant, SUBARU suggested that owners service their 2018 SUBARU FORESTER every 12 to 6 months, or 12,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2018 SUBARU FORESTER had a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Forester Fuel Economy

    How much fuel does the Subaru Forester use and what are its emissions?

    Depending on the variant, view the 2018 SUBARU FORESTER fuel usage below.

    All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    2.0i-LMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.2-
    FLEET EDITIONMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.5i-L EYESIGHT SPECIAL EDTMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.5i-LMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.0D-LMY184D WAGONDIESEL--5.9-
    2.5i (AWD)MY194D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5-L (ACTION PACK)MY174D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.0D-LMY184D WAGONDIESEL--6.3-
    2.5i-L LUXURY SPECIAL EDITIONMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.5i-L SPECIAL EDITIONMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.5i-L (AWD)MY194D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)MY194D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.0D-SMY184D WAGONDIESEL--5.9-
    2.5i-SMY184D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--8.1-
    2.0D-SMY184D WAGONDIESEL--6.3-
    2.5i-S (AWD)MY194D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.0XTMY184D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.5-
    2.0XT PREMIUMMY184D WAGONPREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL--8.5-

    Forester Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Subaru Forester

    Depending on the variant, the 2018 SUBARU FORESTER measures as below.

    VariantSeriesStyleLength (mm)Width (mm)Height (mm)Wheelbase (mm)
    2.0i-LMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    FLEET EDITIONMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-L EYESIGHT SPECIAL EDTMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-LMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.0D-LMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i (AWD)MY194D WAGON4625181517302670
    2.5-L (ACTION PACK)MY174D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.0D-LMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-L LUXURY SPECIAL EDITIONMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-L SPECIAL EDITIONMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-L (AWD)MY194D WAGON4625181517302670
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)MY194D WAGON4625181517302670
    2.0D-SMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-SMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.0D-SMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.5i-S (AWD)MY194D WAGON4625181517302670
    2.0XTMY184D WAGON4610179517352640
    2.0XT PREMIUMMY184D WAGON4610179517352640

    The 2018 SUBARU FORESTER has a braked towing capacity from 1500kg to 1800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

    Forester Market Fit

    Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

    The Subaru Forester is categorised as a Medium SUV

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2018 Subaru Forester range is priced from $21,300 for the "Forester 2.0i-L" variant and finishes at $32,000 for the "Forester 2.0XT PREMIUM" variant. If you were to trade a used 2018 Subaru Forester in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $16,800 for the "Forester 2.0i-L" variant up to $26,600 for the "Forester 2.0XT PREMIUM" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester is built in Japan and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester has a braked towing capacity from 1500kg to 1800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

    Depending on the variant, Subaru suggested that owners service their the 2018 Subaru Forester every a 12 to 6 months, or 12,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

    The variants of the 2018 Subaru Forester use Unleaded Petrol, Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester has 4 doors.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester had a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Variants from other years

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