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About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Subaru Forester's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,900 for the 2.0i-l variant and topping out at $29,800 for the 2.0xt Premium.
There are 16 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol (110kW/198Nm), 2.5L petrol (126kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (108kW/350Nm), 2.5L petrol (136kW/239Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (177kW/350Nm). Available with 6 speed manual or continuous variable transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.
The 2018 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Subaru Forester Price
XT Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,240 |
L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,240 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $33,240 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,740 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,740 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,230 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,740 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,740 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $42,740 |
L Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,240 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,240 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Subaru Forester Specs
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2018 Subaru Forester Dimensions
1735mm
1795mm
4595mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the 2.0D-L with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Forester that uses the most amount of fuel is the 2.0XT PREMIUM with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
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.
2018 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 2.0i-L that starts from $19,900.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the 2.0XT PREMIUM that starts from $29,800.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: 2.0D-L, 2.0D-S, 2.0XT and 2.0XT PREMIUM.
The largest Subaru Forester is the 2.5i (AWD) which measures 1815mm wide, 4625mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the 2.0XT which has 177kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.
The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Forester is the 2.0XT which weighs 2110 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol, Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.