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Subaru Forester

$37,890 - $49,340* MRLP

As Subaru’s top-selling model, the Forester fits into the medium SUV category, and is available in Australia with a choice of petrol and petrol-electric hybrid models. Subaru’s EyeSight advanced driver assist technology and symmetrical all-wheel drive is standard across the Forester range.

Latest Drive Rating
7.4/10
Fuel Type
Petrol | Hybrid
Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
Safety Rating
5 ANCAP (2019)
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 7.4 L/100KM

Latest Subaru Forester ratings breakdown

7.4

Performance
7.3
Safety Technology
7.5
Ride Quality
7.6
Infotainment & Connectivity
7.0
Handling & Dynamics
7.2
Energy Efficiency
7.0
Driver Technology
7.3
Value for Money
7.3
Interior Comfort & Packaging
8.0
Fit for Purpose
7.8
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What we love

  • -Comfortable and spacious seating with a high hip point
  • -Great ride comfort on a variety of surfaces
  • -Large boot and full-size spare make it road trip friendly
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What we don't

  • -Dated interior and infotainment
  • -Cabin can get noisy on some motorway surfaces
  • -No front parking sensors and no seat lumbar adjustment

Subaru Forester Reviews

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2022 Subaru Forester 2.5i-L AWD review
Review | 22 Jul 2022

7.5

2022 Subaru Forester 2.5i-L AWD review

The 2022 Subaru Forester 2.5i-L may not be the most glamorous medium SUV, but it's so practical you won't care. Read our review.
Susannah Guthrie
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2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid v Subaru Forester 2.5i-S comparison
Comparison | 14 Jul 2022

8.5

2022 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid v Subaru Forester 2.5i-S comparison

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Subaru Forester Specs:

  • 2.5X
  • 2.5i
  • 2.5i-L
  • 2.5i Premium
  • Hybrid L
  • 2.5i Sport
  • 2.5i-S
  • Hybrid S
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    FuelType
    Petrol
    Transmission
    7 Speed Constantly Variable Transmission
    Drive Type
    4WD
    Engine
    2.5i
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.4L / 100km
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