1998 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    0 / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1998 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $33,490 for the Limited.

    There are 2 variants of the Forester available in Australia.

    The Subaru Forester is only available with an null motor that produces 90kW and 176Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 1998 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    1998 Subaru Forester Price

    *excl. on-roads

    1998 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    Base

    • Antenna
      • Type: Telescopic
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Wide
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Off With Ignition
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Partial Digital
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37
      • Headroom Front: 940
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Headroom Rear: 930
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1070
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 860
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1410
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Reclining
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    LIMITED

    Adds to Base:
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
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    1998 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1595mm
    1735mm
    4450mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1998 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1998 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    1998 Subaru Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester offers a 3 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 Base that starts from $26,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the LIMITED that starts from $33,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Base and LIMITED.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the Base which measures 1735mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1595mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Base which weighs 1875 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses unleaded.