About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Subaru Forester's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,200 for the X Limited Edition variant and topping out at $22,300 for the XT Premium.
There are 10 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol (126kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (108kW/350Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol (169kW/320Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 4 speed auto electric sportshift, 6 speed manual or 5 speed auto electric sportshift transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.
The 2012 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2012 Subaru Forester Price
XT PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $45,490 |
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $47,490 |
X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $30,990 |
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $32,990 |
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $34,990 |
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $36,990 |
LUXURY EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $32,990 |
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $34,990 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $39,990 |
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $41,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $36,490 |
PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $40,990 |
S-EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $50,990 |
XS PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $38,490 |
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $40,490 |
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2012 Subaru Forester Specs
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2012 Subaru Forester Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the 2.0D with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 6.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the XT PREMIUM with a 4 SPEED AUTO ELECTRIC SPORTSHIFT which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO MPFI and uses 10.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | Premium Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | Premium Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.
2012 Subaru Forester Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 LIMITED EDITION that starts from $12,200.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT PREMIUM that starts from $22,300.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: 2.0D, 2.0D PREMIUM, XT PREMIUM, XT and S-EDITION.
The largest Subaru Forester is the 2.0D 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 MPFI engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the 2.0D which weighs 2050 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol.