2019 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $33,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.4 / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2019 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $33,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $42,740 for the S.

    There are 4 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2019.

    The Subaru Forester is only available with an null motor that produces 136kW and 239Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2019 Forester was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Forester models from other years

    2019 Subaru Forester Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$33,840

    L

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$35,890

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$39,690

    S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$41,490
    *excl. on-roads

    2019 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • 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
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • 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
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • 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
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    L

    Adds to Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel

    Premium

    Adds to L:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folds Electrically
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from L:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    S

    Adds to Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
      • Heated
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.4
      • Headroom Front: 1052
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Rear: 1012
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2019 Subaru Forester Specs

    2019 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1730mm
    1815mm
    4625mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2019 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    2019 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.4L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.4 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 12 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.

    2019 Subaru Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester offers a 5 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 Base that starts from $33,490.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S that starts from $42,740.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, L, Premium and S.

    The largest Subaru Forester is the Base which measures 1815mm wide, 4625mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the Base which has 136kW of power from its 2.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester uses unleaded.