The new Subaru Forester is a medium SUV available in Australia from $43,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the base variant and topping out at $55,990 for the Touring variant.
There are 4 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2025.
The new 2026 Forester is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Subaru Forester include 2.5 horizontal 4-cylinder (136kW/247Nm) and 2.5 horizontal 4-cylinder hybrid (145kW/0Nm). All variants feature automatic continuously variable with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
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The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Touring.
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2026
$43,490
2026
$46,490
2026
$48,490
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$50,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,655 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,830 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 601 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Subaru Forester Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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The cheapest Subaru Forester is the base variant that starts from $43,490.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe most expensive Subaru Forester is the Touring variant that starts from $55,990.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg shared by all variants.
See all Subaru Forester towing capacityThe largest Subaru Forester is the base variant which measures 1830mm wide, 4655mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 145kW of power are the Sport and Touring variants.
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 2443 kg.
The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded Petrol.
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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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