About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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.
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2009 Subaru Forester Price
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,490 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
X Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,490 |
XS Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,490 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,490 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,490 |
XT Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,990 |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,490 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,490 |
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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 Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
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.
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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.