2015 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $28,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2015 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $50,490 for the XT Premium.

    There are 8 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2014.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (126kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (108kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (177kW/350Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/198Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2015 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Forester models from other years

    2015 Subaru Forester Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2015 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.4
      • Headroom Front: 1052
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Rear: 1012
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1369
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1346
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1093
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 935
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1448
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1434
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folds Electrically
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • 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: Alloy
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    L

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Luxury Limited Edition

    Adds to L:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    Removes from L:
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy

    X

    Same inclusions as the Luxury Limited Edition

    L Special Edition

    Adds to X:
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from X:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    S

    Adds to L Special Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from L Special Edition:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.4
      • Headroom Front: 1052
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Rear: 1012
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

    XT

    Adds to S:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    XT Premium

    Adds to XT:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 8
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from XT:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
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    2015 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1735mm
    1795mm
    4595mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    2015 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 5.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the XT with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.5L 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, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.9 L/100km
    See all Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Forester?

    You should service your Forester at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Forester's warranty.

    2015 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 Base that starts from $28,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT Premium that starts from $50,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: L, Base, S, XT and XT Premium.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the L which measures 1795mm wide, 4595mm in length and sits 1735mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the XT which has 177kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the XT which weighs 2110 kg (kerb weight).

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