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About the Subaru Forester
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2024 Subaru Forester's used prices in Australia typically range from $36,900 for the 2.5x (awd) variant and topping out at $49,500 for the Hybrid S (awd).
There are 11 variants of the Forester available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.
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 2024 Forester was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2024 Subaru Forester Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $38,690 |
L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $41,090 |
| 2.0L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $44,090 |
PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $43,890 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $47,140 |
| 2.0L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $50,140 |
SPORT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $45,640 |
LUXURY SPECIAL EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $39,690 |
STI SPORT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | $48,640 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Subaru Forester Specs
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2024 Subaru Forester Dimensions
1730mm
1815mm
4640mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Sport Utility Vehicle | 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 12,000 km, whichever comes first.
2024 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 $36,900.
The most expensive Subaru Forester is the HYBRID S (AWD) that starts from $49,500.
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) LUXURY, 2.5i-L (AWD), 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD), 2.5i SPORT (AWD), 2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION, 2.5i-S (AWD) and 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT.
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.