2017 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $30,240 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 2017 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $30,240 for the L variant and topping out at $55,240 for the TS Special Edition.

    There are 7 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2017.

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

    The 2017 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Forester models from other years

    2017 Subaru Forester Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2017 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    L

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • 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): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • 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 (high Beam): Halogen
      • 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 Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • 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
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • 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 Special Edition

    Adds to L:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • 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
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from L:
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    L Action Pack

    Adds to L Special Edition:
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from L Special Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • 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
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    S

    Adds to L Action Pack:
    • 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
    • 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
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • 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): 7.0
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from L Action Pack:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • 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
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    XT

    Adds to S:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • 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
    • 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
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • 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
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • 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
    • 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

    tS Special Edition

    Adds to XT Premium:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    Removes from XT Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
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    2017 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1735mm
    1795mm
    4595mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    2017 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the L 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 Premium 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
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    See all Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    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 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 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 L that starts from $30,240.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the tS Special Edition that starts from $55,240.

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

    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.