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    2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i (AWD) Pricing and Spec

    From

    $23,600

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2018 Forester Subaru 2.5i (AWD) is an all-wheel drive four-door wagon that was released to the Australian market on 244th September 2018 classified as a MY19. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a 4d wagon built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $23,600.

    The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 136 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 239 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Continuous Variable. Subaru claims the Forester 2.5i (AWD) uses 7.4L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 168g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 851km per full tank.

    The Subaru Forester measures 1730mm (68.1 inches) in height, 4625mm (182.1 inches) in length, 1815mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1563kg (3445.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester 2.5i (AWD) comes standard with 225/60 R17 front tyres and 225/60 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i (AWD) has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.9.

    The Subaru Forester has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the RHS - Front Suspension Tower. An example VIN number would be similar to JF2SK9KL5@G002001.

    Best For
    Family
    Off-roading
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    63 L851 km
    4D WAGON
    petrol
    2.5L
    ALL WHEEL DRIVE
    CVT
    5
    4

    Dimensions

    1730mm
    1815mm
    4625mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeDIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)2498
    Size (L)2.5L
    InductionINLINE 4
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power136kW
    Power RPM5800
    Torque239Nm
    Torque RPM4400
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio12

    TransmissionCONTINUOUS VARIABLE
    Final Gear Ratio3.9
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveALL WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)7.4
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)9.3
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)6.3
    Tank Size (L)63
    Fuel TypeUNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined168
    CO2 Urban210
    CO2 Extra Urban144

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front225/60 R17
    Tyre Rear225/60 R17
    Front Rim Size7Jx17
    Rear Rim Size7Jx17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1730
    Vehicle Length (mm)4625
    Vehicle Width (mm)1815
    Ground Clearance (mm)220
    Wheelbase (mm)2670
    Turning Circle (m)10.8
    Unladen Weight (kg)1563
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2015
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1500
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Compliance Plate LocationRHS - Front Suspension Tower
    Country Of OriginJAPAN
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs12
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationCentre Eng Bay Scuttle
    VIN NumberJF2SK9KL5@G002001
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2019-07-31

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEURO 5