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2017 Subaru Forester

New from

$15,500 excl. on-roads

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Safety Rating

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 classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the MY16 generation, starting from $15,500 MLRP for the 2.0D-L and topping out at $26,500 for the 2.0XT PREMIUM.

There are 34 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2017. The Forester is built in Japan and is available with Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

Other powertrain options include:

Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive

The Forester is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

See Subaru Forester models from other years

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2017 Subaru Forester Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
2.0i-L	$17,800	$17,800
FLEET EDITION	$18,700	$18,700
2.5i-L EYESIGHT SPECIAL EDT	$18,800	$18,800
2.5i-L	$19,600	$19,600
2.0D-L	$19,900	$21,100
2.5-L (ACTION PACK)	$20,700	$20,700
2.5i-L SPECIAL EDITION	$21,400	$21,400
2.0D-S	$23,400	$23,500
2.5i-S	$23,400	$23,400
2.0XT	$24,300	$24,300
tS SPECIAL EDITION	$25,300	$25,300
2.0XT PREMIUM	$26,500	$26,500

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru Forester Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$37,100	$50,140
2023	$34,900	$48,100
2022	$32,800	$44,900
2021	$29,600	$39,600
2020	$26,700	$35,800

*excl. on-roads

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2017 Subaru Forester Specs

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2.0D-L

12 Volt Power Outlet
17 Inch Alloy Wheels
AUX/USB Input Socket
Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Airbag Knee Driver
Ambient Temperature Display
Antenna - Roof-mounted Shark Fin type
Anti-lock Braking
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
Bluetooth Connectivity
Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
Brake Assist
Cargo Cover
Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
Central Locking Remote Control
Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
Child Proof Rear Door Locks
Child Seat Anchor Points
Chrome Grille Surround
Chrome Interior Door Handles
Cloth Trim
Cruise Control
Cup Holders - Front and Rear
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Digital Clock
Door Pockets - Front and Rear
Driver Foot Rest
Dual Front Airbags Package
Dust and Pollen Filter
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electronic Stability Program
Engine Immobiliser
Fog Lights - Front
Halogen Headlights
Head Airbags
Headrests - Adjustable on All Seats
Hill Holder
Illuminated Ignition Key Ring
Intermittent Wipers - Variable
Leather Gear Knob
Leather Steering Wheel
Limited Slip Differential
Luggage/Cargo Area Light(s)
MP3 Compatible Audio/CD Player
Map/Reading Lights - Front
Mobile Phone Connectivity
Multi Function Control Screen
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Power Mirrors With Indicators
Power Steering
Power Windows
Radio CD with 6 Speakers
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear Privacy Glass
Rear Spoiler
Rear Window Demister
Rear Wiper/Washer
Remote Boot/Hatch Release
Remote Fuel Lid Release
Reversing Camera
Roof Rails
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Front Seats
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
Side Door Impact Beams
Side Front AirBags
Spare Wheel - Full Size Alloy Wheel
Split Fold Rear Seat
Sunglass Holder
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors
Tool Kit
Traction Control System
Trip Computer

2.0i-L

Adds:

Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Automatic Stop/Start
Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)

Removes:

Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones

FLEET EDITION

Adds:

Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
Automatic Transmission Lock Out
Satellite Navigation

Removes:

Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
Limited Slip Differential
Mobile Phone Connectivity

2.5i-L EYESIGHT SPECIAL EDT

Adds:

Adaptive Headlights
Driver Assist Pack
Dusk Sensing Headlights
LED Headlights
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Smart Key

Removes:

Halogen Headlights

2.5i-S

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Active High Beam Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitoring
Cruise Control Intelligent/Active
Forward Collision Warning
Front Wiper De-icer
Headlight Washer System
Heated Front Seats
Keyless Entry and Drive
Lane Change Assist
Lane Change Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Leather Upholstery
Mobile Phone Connectivity
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Front Seat Driver 8 Way
Power Sunroof
Power Tailgate
Power front seat Passenger
PreSafe
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Side View Camera
Start/Stop Button
Xenon Headlights

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Headlights
Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
Cloth Trim
Cruise Control
Illuminated Ignition Key Ring
LED Headlights
Push Button Start
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat
Smart Key

2.5i-L

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
Cloth Trim
Cruise Control
Halogen Headlights
Illuminated Ignition Key Ring
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Active High Beam Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitoring
Cruise Control Intelligent/Active
Driver Assist Pack
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Forward Collision Warning
Front Wiper De-icer
Headlight Washer System
Heated Front Seats
Keyless Entry and Drive
Lane Change Assist
Lane Change Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Leather Upholstery
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Front Seat Driver 8 Way
Power Sunroof
Power Tailgate
Power front seat Passenger
PreSafe
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Satellite Navigation
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Side View Camera
Start/Stop Button
Xenon Headlights

2.5i-L SPECIAL EDITION

Adds:

Adaptive Headlights
Driver Assist Pack
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Keyless Entry
LED Headlights
LED Headlights with signature DRL
Power Sunroof
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Satellite Navigation
Smart Key

Removes:

Halogen Headlights
Mobile Phone Connectivity

2.5-L (ACTION PACK)

Adds:

Cargo Barrier
Halogen Headlights
Keyless Entry & Push Start Button
Mobile Phone Connectivity
Power Tailgate

Removes:

Adaptive Headlights
Bluetooth Connectivity
Driver Assist Pack
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Keyless Entry
LED Headlights
LED Headlights with signature DRL
Power Sunroof
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Satellite Navigation
Smart Key

2.0XT

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy Sports Pedals
Bluetooth Connectivity
Power Sunroof
Xenon Headlights

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Automatic Stop/Start
Automatic Transmission Lock Out
Cargo Barrier
Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
Halogen Headlights
Keyless Entry & Push Start Button
Power Tailgate

2.0D-S

Adds:

Active High Beam Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Collision Warning - Full Auto Brake
Cruise Control Intelligent/Active
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Front Wiper De-icer
Headlight Washer System
Heated Front Seats
Lane Change Assist
Lane Change Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Leather Upholstery
Limited Slip Differential
Power Tailgate
Power front seats
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Satellite Navigation
Side View Camera
Start/Stop Button
Torque Vectoring By Braking

Removes:

Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
Alloy Sports Pedals
Cloth Trim
Illuminated Ignition Key Ring
Seatback Pocket - Front Passenger Seat

tS SPECIAL EDITION

Adds:

19 Inch Alloy Wheels
Alloy Sports Pedals
Automatic Stop/Start
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Forward Collision Warning
Front Spoiler
Keyless Entry and Drive
Leather Gear Knob Special
Leather Steering Wheel Special
Performance Brakes
Performance Suspension
PreSafe
Radio Compact Disc Player
Red Stitching on Seats
Roof-mounted Rear Spoiler
Sound System with 8 Speakers

Removes:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Active High Beam Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Bluetooth Connectivity
Collision Warning - Full Auto Brake
Cruise Control
Lane Change Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Limited Slip Differential
Power Sunroof
Radio CD with 6 Speakers
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Spoiler
Side View Camera
Torque Vectoring By Braking

2.0XT PREMIUM

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Active High Beam Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Bluetooth Connectivity
Lane Change Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Power Sunroof
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Spoiler
Side View Camera

Removes:

19 Inch Alloy Wheels
Front Spoiler
Leather Gear Knob Special
Leather Steering Wheel Special
Performance Brakes
Performance Suspension
Red Stitching on Seats
Roof-mounted Rear Spoiler

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2017 Subaru Forester Dimensions

1735mm

1795mm

4610mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2017 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	1200Kg	1800Kg
2023	1200Kg	1800Kg
2022	1200Kg	1800Kg
2021	1200Kg	1800Kg
2020	1200Kg	1800Kg

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Subaru Forester	Fuel Type	Combined
2.0D-L	Diesel	5.9 L/100km
2.0D-S	Diesel	5.9 L/100km
2.0i-L	Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
2.0XT	Premium Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km
2.0XT PREMIUM	Premium Unleaded Petrol	7.2 L/100km

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