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    2025 Subaru Forester

    2025 was a one of Subaru's key family SUVs for the Subaru Forester. Its appeal came from the mix of price, packaging, equipment and ownership confidence. Its 2025 market footprint is anchored by 15,179 recorded Australian sales. The Subaru Forester is a mid-sized SUV known for visibility, practicality and standard all-wheel drive.

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    Very Good

    2 Reviews

    Owner rating

    2 Reviews

    3.50

    2025 Subaru Forester

    Reviews

    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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    What owners are saying

    Find out what owners think of the Subaru Forester and whether it's right for you.

    Overall user rating

    3.50/5

    Based on 2 reviews from verified owners

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    Would buy again

    50% of 2 owners said yes when asked if they'd buy a Forester again.

    David H.

    4 Months Ago

    2025 Subaru Forester

    New • $55,000Would not buy again

    2025 Subaru Forester S6 owner review

    Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? Yes There is a very serious safety issue with the cruise control on this vehicle: Whilst travelling on the M4 motorway in a 110 zone, the vehicle kept braking suddenly to lower speeds inc. 40, 70, 80 KMPH etc. causing following vehicles to also brake suddenly to avoid colliding with the rear of our vehicle. Have you had to make any warranty claims? Yes I took the vehicle to the Subaru dealer from whom we…

    David H.

    6 Months Ago

    2025 Subaru Forester

    New • $54,500Would buy again

    2025 Subaru Forester S6 owner review

    Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No Have you had to make any warranty claims? No Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? No Overall, are you satisfied with your ownership experience so far? Yes. This is the 4th Subaru that I have purchased, mainly due to the reliability & excellent resale value. I purchased the vehicle via a broker which saved me several thousand dollars off the RRP. I am very happy with the…

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    Historical Information

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    Base

    2026

    $47,812

    Premium

    2026

    $50,932

    Sport

    2026

    $53,032

    Touring

    2026

    $55,657

    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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    2025 Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,640 mm
    1,815 mm
    1,730 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,640 mm
    Overall Width1,815 mm
    Overall Height1,730 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity659 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
    20264,641YTD 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 base variant that starts from $42,703.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S variant that starts from $54,600.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the base variant which measures 1815mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    All variants of the Subaru Forester have a maximum power of 136kW and 239nm of torque.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2223 kg.

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded Petrol.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

    † Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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