2006 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $31,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.6 - 11.4 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2006 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $31,990 for the X variant and topping out at $46,990 for the XT Luxury Pack.

    There are 8 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2005.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (121kW/226Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (169kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2006 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2006 Subaru Forester Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2006 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    X

    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Differential
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • 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): 57.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1450
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1430
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • 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
      • Particle Filter
    • 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
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    X Weekender

    Adds to X:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from X:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    X Luxury

    Adds to X Weekender:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from X Weekender:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    X Special Edition

    Adds to X Luxury:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Toned
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    Removes from X Luxury:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black

    XS

    Adds to X Special Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from X Special Edition:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    XS Luxury Pack

    Adds to XS:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from XS:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Toned
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    XT

    Adds to XS Luxury Pack:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
    Removes from XS Luxury Pack:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    XT Luxury Pack

    Adds to XT:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from XT:
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    See all 2006 Subaru Forester Specs

    2006 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 4 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 9.6L 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 11.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Forester variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.6 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.7 L/100km
    See all Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    2006 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 $31,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT Luxury Pack that starts from $46,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: XT and XT Luxury Pack.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the XT which measures 1735mm wide, 4485mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the XT which has 169kW 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 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.