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About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Subaru Forester's used prices in Australia typically range from $34,700 for the 2.5x (awd) variant and topping out at $47,900 for the Hybrid S (awd).
There are 10 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2023.
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 2023 Forester was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Subaru Forester Price
| Variant 1 | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5X (AWD) | $34,700 | $34,700 |
| 2.5i (AWD) | $36,200 | $36,200 |
| 2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | $37,200 | $37,200 |
| 2.5i-L (AWD) | $38,500 | $38,500 |
| 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD) | $39,500 | $39,500 |
| HYBRID L (AWD) | $41,400 | $41,400 |
| 2.5i-S (AWD) | $42,400 | $42,400 |
| 2.5i SPORT (AWD) | $42,900 | $42,900 |
| 2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | $42,900 | $42,900 |
| HYBRID S (AWD) | $47,200 | $47,200 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Subaru Forester Specs
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2023 Subaru Forester Dimensions
1730mm
1815mm
4640mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 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 Forester | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5i (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5i SPORT (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5i-L (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5i-S (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| 2.5X (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| HYBRID L (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km |
| HYBRID S (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid | 6.7 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 12,000 km, whichever comes first.
2023 Subaru Forester Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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 2.5X (AWD) that starts from $34,700.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the HYBRID S (AWD) that starts from $47,900.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: 2.5X (AWD), 2.5i (AWD), 2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION, 2.5i-L (AWD), 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD), 2.5i-S (AWD), 2.5i SPORT (AWD) and 2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION.
The largest Subaru Forester is the 2.5X (AWD) which measures 1815mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Forester is the 2.5X (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 2.5X (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.