2022 Subaru Forester

    Used from

    $35,990 excl. on-roads

    7.5

    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 2022 Subaru Forester is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $47,190 for the S.

    There are 5 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.

    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 2022 Forester was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2022 Subaru Forester Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$35,990

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$42,690

    Premium

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$41,140
    *excl. on-roads

    2022 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
      • Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • 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 (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Facial/gesture control
      • Location: Front
    • 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 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
    • 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
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • 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
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.30
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • 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 Supplier: Panasonic
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 118
      • Manufacturer's Name: Panasonic
      • 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
      • Matrix
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • 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
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    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:
    • 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
      • 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): 8.00
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 4.8
      • Battery Cell Count: 32
      • Battery Supplier: Panasonic
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 118
      • Manufacturer's Name: Panasonic
      • 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
    • 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
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96

    Sport

    Adds to Premium:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted

    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 Supplier: Panasonic
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 118
      • Manufacturer's Name: Panasonic
      • 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
    • 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
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 160,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    Removes from Sport:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • 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
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    2022 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1730mm
    1815mm
    4640mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.4 L/100km
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    Subaru Forester FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Base that starts from $35,990.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the S that starts from $47,190.

    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, 4640mm 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.