7.9
2025 Subaru Forester review
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
but adds:
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid can provide up to 55km of claimed EV range. It also produces more power than the SQ5.
Jack Quick
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2498 | 1968 - 1984 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
FLAT 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 136kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5800 - 6000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
Torque | ||
196Nm - 239Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 - 4400 | 1500 - 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
12.1 - 12.5 | 9.6 - 15.5 |