2021 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $35,190 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 7.4 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Subaru Forester's used prices in Australia typically range from $28,900 for the 2.5i (awd) variant and topping out at $38,800 for the Hybrid S (awd).

    There are 7 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol (136kW/239Nm) and 2.0L petrol hybrid (110kW/196Nm). All variants feature continuous variable transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2021 Forester was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Forester models from other years

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    2021 Subaru Forester Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$35,190

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$40,440

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$41,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2021 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
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Highway Assist
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive 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 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
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 145
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 90
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • On Gearknob: Piano Black
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folds Electrically
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • 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: Leather Covered
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    L

    Adds to Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 6.50
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 4.8
      • Battery Cell Count: 32
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 118
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.60
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 66
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 16.5
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 12.3
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 6.50
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 150
      • Maximum Power Kw: 110
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 196
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
    • 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
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 36
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
    • 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 Navigation System
    Removes from L:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 6.50
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 4.8
      • Battery Cell Count: 32
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 118
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.60
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 66
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 16.5
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 12.3
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 6.50
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 150
      • Maximum Power Kw: 110
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 196
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000

    Sport

    Adds to Premium:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    S

    Adds to Sport:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
      • Colour: Toned
      • Heated
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 4.8
      • Battery Cell Count: 32
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 118
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 0.60
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 66
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 16.5
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 12.3
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Synthetic Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 150
      • Maximum Power Kw: 110
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 196
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 6000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4000
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    Removes from Sport:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • 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 2021 Subaru Forester Specs

    2021 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1730mm
    1815mm
    4625mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    2021 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Forester

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Forester is the HYBRID L (AWD) with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 2.0L DIRECT FUEL INJ and uses 6.7L of Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    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 12,000 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 2.5i (AWD) that starts from $28,900.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the HYBRID S (AWD) that starts from $38,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: 2.5i (AWD), 2.5i-L (AWD), 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD), 2.5i-S (AWD) and 2.5i SPORT (AWD).

    The largest Subaru Forester is the 2.5i (AWD) which measures 1815mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the 2.5i (AWD) which has 136kW of power from its 2.5L DIRECT FUEL INJ engine.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the 2.5i (AWD) which weighs 2223 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid.