Features

Subaru Forester is brimming with practical features and Advanced Driving Technologies that make it unquestionably, one of the best, value-packed Sports Utility Vehicles on the market.

Transmission

• » 4-speed automatic
• » 5-speed manual

Safety Rating

• » 5-star ANCAP^ occupant safety rating (Max 5)

Collision Avoidance

• » 4 wheel disc brakes
• » Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• » Brake Assist
• » Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• » Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC)
• » Hill Start Assist - forward and reverse (manual Only)
• » Self-levelling rear suspension
• » Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
• » VDC electronic stability control

Collision Protection

• » 3 point A/ELR rear seat belts
• » Active headrests (driver and front passenger)
• » Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
• » Height adjustable front seat headrests
• » Height adjustable rear seat headrests
• » Height adjustable seatbelt anchors (driver and front passenger)
• » Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positions
• » Ring shaped passenger safety cell
• » Safety pedals - brake, clutch / footrest (A/T)
• » Seat belt warning lights (driver and front passenger)
• » SRS@ airbags - dual front, dual front side and curtain

Child Safety

• » Child seat anchor points (x3)
• » Rear door child locks

Exterior

• » 17 inch alloy wheels
• » Body coloured mirrors
• » Bonnet with gas struts
• » Bumper with lower cover (front and rear)
• » Chrome coloured door handles
• » Dual tail pipe
• » Front windscreen and front door glass - UV Glass
• » Fuel cap - tethered
• » Full size spare wheel
• » Rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen glass - Privacy Glass
• » Rear roof mounted antenna
• » Rear window wiper
• » Roof rails

Lighting

• Exterior
• » Front fog lights
• » Rear bumper reflectors
• » Rear combination lights
• » Rear LED stoplight
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  Interiors
• » Blue interior illumination
• » Cabin and cargo area lights
• » Illuminated ignition ring
• » Map lights (x2)

Air-conditioning

• » Air-conditioning (climate control)
• » Anti-dust filters
• » Front and side demisters
• » Heater ducts for rear passengers
• » Rear windscreen demister - Electric with timer

Security

• » DataDot security system
• » Immobiliser security system
• » Vehicle pre-wired for alarm system installation

Instrumentation and Controls

• » Adjustable steering wheel - height and telescopic
• » Dual range transmission (manual only)
• » Hazard warning indicators
• » Instrument cluster
• » Multi-information display (fuel economy, temperature and clock)
• » SPORTSHIFT⁴
• » Steering wheel audio controls
• » Steering wheel cruise controls
• » Twin trip meter (switchable)

Storage

• » Cargo luggage hooks
• » Centre console box
• » Cupholders - centre console
• » Door pockets with integrated bottle holder - front and rear
• » Front centre tray
• » Multi-functional centre console box with arm rest
• » Overhead console - sunglass holder
• » Pull-out cargo area tie down points
• » Rear retractable center cushion table with cup holders
• » Retractable cargo security blind
• » Seat back pocket - front passenger side
• » Tool kit

Convenience

• » 12v/120W power jacks (x3)
• » Boot/tailgate auto unlock on remote central locking keys
• » Driver's footrest
• » Interior fuel lid lock release
• » Intermittent variable speed front windscreen wipers
• » Power mirrors and windows
• » Power steering
• » Rear seat centre armrest
• » Rear view mirror
• » Remote central locking
• » Remote central locking keys (x2)
• » Sunvisor with vanity mirrors (driver and front passenger)

Interior Trims

• » Carpet trim - black
• » Carpet trim - grey
• » Door handle finish - Black
• » Door panel finish - Matt Chrome
• » Instrument panel finish - Matt Chrome and Wood Grain
• » Leather steering wheel / gear shift (resin handbrake)
• » Seat trim - cloth
• » Seat trim colour - black
• » Seat trim colour - grey

Seating Extras

• » 60/40 split folding rear seats
• » Manual seat height lifter - driver
• » One touch electronic folding rear seats
• » Reclining rear seat

Entertainment

• » AM/FM Radio, CD player (MP3 and WMA compatible), 6 speaker stereo
• » Auxiliary jack - front centre console

Warranty

• » 3 year/ unlimited km warranty

1. The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes. 2. SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjunction with seatbelts. 3. Blue interior illumination included in the overhead area, centre tray (all Forester models), and rear retractable tray with cup holders ( XS and XT models only). 4. SPORTSHIFT is a registered trademark of Prodrive Ltd. 5. Instrument cluster includes speedometer, tachometer, trip computer, fuel gauge, AT select indicator (automatic models only), cruise control indicator, high beam indicator, front fog light indicator and D/R low range indicator. 6. Warning indicators - include indictors for door ajar, oil pressure, water temp, brake fluid, parking brake, check engine, low fuel, ABS, TCS/VDC, airbag, AT AWD, AT oil temp. 7. Dual-range models with one cup holder, other models with 2 cup holders. 8. Fabric: front passenger only; Leather: driver and front passenger side. 9. SRS Circle Surround Automotive is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Subaru Australia reserves the right to change standard features and equipment levels without notice.