2009 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $30,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.3 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2009 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $30,490 for the X variant and topping out at $47,490 for the XT Premium.

    There are 6 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2008.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (126kW/229Nm) 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 2009 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    *excl. on-roads

    2009 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    X

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • 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
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic 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 Limited Edition

    Adds to X:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.0
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from X:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36

    XS

    Adds to X Limited Edition:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Plastic
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    Removes from X Limited Edition:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.0
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    XS Premium

    Adds to XS:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Tilt Adjustment
    • 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:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    XT

    Adds to XS Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from XS Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Tilt Adjustment
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    XT Premium

    Adds to XT:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Tilt Adjustment
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from XT:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2009 Subaru Forester Specs

    2009 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 9.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the XT Premium with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.3 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.6 L/100km
    See all Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    2009 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 $30,490.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT Premium that starts from $47,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: X, X Limited Edition, XS, XS Premium, XT and XT Premium.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the X which measures 1795mm wide, 4560mm in length and sits 1700mm 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.

     
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