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About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $37,890 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the X variant and topping out at $50,140 for the S.
There are 10 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2023.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (136kW/239Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (110kW/196Nm). All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Forester is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2025 Subaru Forester Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,690 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,840 |
L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,090 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,090 |
S 50 Years Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,840 |
STI Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,640 |
50 Years Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,890 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,140 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,140 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,890 |
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,890 |
Luxury Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,690 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Subaru Forester Specs
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2025 Subaru Forester Dimensions
1730mm
1815mm
4640mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the L with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Subaru Forester Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Subaru Forester FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Forester is the X that starts from $37,890.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S that starts from $50,140.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: X, Base, 50 Years Edition, Luxury Special Edition, L, Premium, Sport, S 50 Years Edition, S and STI Sport.
The largest Subaru Forester is the X which measures 1815mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the X which has 136kW of power from its 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the X which weighs 2223 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester uses unleaded.