
2025 Subaru Forester review
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
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Max Davies
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
It’s old, but for those who don’t want to deal with frustrating safety systems, that could be one of the big reasons to consider the Koleos.
Matt Campbell
Type | ||
PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2498 | 2488 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 2.5L | 2.5L | |
Cylinders | ||
4 | 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 136kW | 126kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5800 - 6000 | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
196Nm - 239Nm | 226Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 - 4400 | 4400 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
90 | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | - |