2011 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $30,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2011 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $30,990 for the X variant and topping out at $50,990 for the S-edition.

    There are 9 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2010.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (108kW/350Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (126kW/229Nm) and 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (169kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2011 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2011 Subaru Forester Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2011 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    X

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.0
      • 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
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: 40/60
      • 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
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • 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

    XS

    Adds to X:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from X:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Base

    Adds to XS:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from XS:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    XS Premium

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display

    XT

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

    XS Columbia

    Adds to XT:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    Removes from XT:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Premium

    Adds to XS Columbia:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from XS Columbia:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    XT Premium

    Adds to Premium:
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from Premium:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display

    S-Edition

    Adds to XT Premium:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    Removes from XT Premium:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2011 Subaru Forester Specs

    2011 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1700mm
    1795mm
    4560mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2011 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    2011 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the S-Edition with a 5-speed Automatic 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.

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

    2011 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 $30,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S-Edition that starts from $50,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Premium, XT, XT Premium and S-Edition.

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

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the S-Edition which has 193kW 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 S-Edition which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

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