The new Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $38,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $55,990 for the Touring.
There are 8 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 2.5L null (136kW/247Nm). All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Forester is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,690 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,690 |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,090 |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,890 |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,640 |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,140 |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,640 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
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| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,990 |
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The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L and uses 6.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the Touring with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L and uses 7.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
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.
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.
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The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Base that starts from $38,690.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Touring that starts from $55,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Luxury Special Edition, L, Premium, Sport, S, STI Sport and Touring.
The largest Subaru Forester is the Base which measures 1830mm wide, 4655mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the Base which has 145kW of power from its 2.5L engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Base which weighs 2443 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester uses unleaded.
