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About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 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 $48,240 for the XT Premium.
There are 6 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.
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 2018 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 Subaru Forester Price
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 |
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 |
XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,240 |
XT Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $48,240 |
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,230 |
L Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,240 |
*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 S 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 Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.3 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 12,500 km, whichever comes first.
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 L that starts from $30,240.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT Premium that starts from $48,240.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: L, 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.