Subaru Forester L (2019) price & specs
Overview
The 2019 Subaru Forester L is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd October 2019 classified as a SK. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $36,690 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 136 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 239 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Forester L uses 7.4L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 168g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 851km per full tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1730mm (68.1 inches) in height, 4625mm (182.1 inches) in length, 1815mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1565kg (3450.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester L comes standard with 225/60 R17 front tyres and 225/60 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2019 Subaru Forester L has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,625 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,815 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
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Explore Subaru Forester Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Phone: yes
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 168
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 94.0
Engine (cc): 2498
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb25
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 90.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 6.3
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 6.5
Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.2
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Rim Mounted Sensor: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 851
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 529
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
Maximum Speed (mph): 129
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 185
Maximum Power (kW): 136
Maximum Torque (Nm): 239
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 62.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1768
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 498
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 61.6
Front Track (mm): 1565
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 68.1
Overall Height (mm): 1730
Overall Length (in): 182.1
Overall Length (mm): 4625
Overall Width (in): 71.5
Overall Width (mm): 1815
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1052
Rear Headroom (in): 39.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
Front Hip Room (in): 53.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 20.2
Departure Angle: 25.8
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Impreza
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1565
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3450
Tare Weight (kg): 1525
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190301
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.5i-S Rhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
Period (Months): 12
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