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About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,190 for the Base variant and topping out at $46,490 for the S.
There are 5 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (136kW/239Nm) and 2.0L petrol direct injection (110kW/196Nm). All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 Forester was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 Subaru Forester Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,990 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,490 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,490 |
L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,440 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,190 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,440 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Subaru Forester Specs
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2021 Subaru Forester Dimensions
1730mm
1815mm
4625mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester
The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the L with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.7L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Subaru Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.4 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 12 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.
2021 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 $35,190.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S that starts from $46,490.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, L, Premium, Sport 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 2223 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Forester uses unleaded.