About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2004 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,490 for the X variant and topping out at $44,990 for the XT Luxury Pack.
There are 7 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2003.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (112kW/223Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (155kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2004 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2004 Subaru Forester Price
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,490 |
X Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,990 |
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,590 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,590 |
XS Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,385 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,385 |
XS Luxury Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,090 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,090 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,490 |
XT Luxury Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
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2004 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the X with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the XT Luxury Pack with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
2004 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 X that starts from $31,490.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT Luxury Pack that starts from $44,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: X, X Special Edition, XS, XS Special Edition, XS Luxury Pack, XT and XT Luxury Pack.
The largest Subaru Forester is the X which measures 1735mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the XT which has 155kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the XT which weighs 1935 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.