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Subaru Forester Review and Test Drive

SUBARU FORESTER. DO MORE OF THE GOOD STUFF

Let the Subaru Forester take you on an adventure, every time you get in. Perfect for city streets, weekends at the beach, or taking the family on long winding holidays- no wonder this is one of Australia’s favourite cars. With comfort and modern touches, the Forester is your ultimate car.

Car of the year best small SUV of 2018

At Subaru, we're thrilled with the news that the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S AWD has been named the 2018 Best Small SUV at the 2018 Drive Car of the Year Awards.

OzRoamer’s 2022 AWD SUV under $45,000

The OzRoamer 2022 AWD SUV under $45,000 is applicable for naturally aspirated variants in the range, excluding hybrid variants.

Which Subaru Forester will you do?

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  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist technology
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 8" Touchscreen
  • Cloth seat trim
  • X-Mode
Subaru Forester Car Image
  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • Leather accented seat trim (black)
  • Upgraded dash panel, upgraded centre console trim and upgraded door trim
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 8" touchscreen
  • 50 Years Edition badges
  • X-Mode
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  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
  • Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
  • Front View Monitor (FVM)
  • Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
  • Heated seats - driver and front passenger
Subaru Forester Car Image
  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 18" alloy wheels
  • Premium cloth seat trim
  • Satellite navigation
  • Powered seats - driver and front passenger
  • Powered tailgate
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  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 18" alloy wheels - dark metallic finish
  • Orange highlights - interior and exterior
  • Electric sunroof
  • Water repellent cloth seat trim
  • Satellite navigation
  • Powered seats - driver and front passenger
Subaru Forester Car Image
  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 18" alloy wheels - silver 5 spoke design
  • Leather accented seat trim
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier
  • Electric sunroof
  • X-Mode - 2 mode
Subaru Forester Car Image
  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • Dark Grey high lustre 18” alloy wheels
  • Leather accented seat trim (black)
  • Black - Roof rails, front grille, foglight garnish, front and rear under guards and window sills
  • Crystal Black – Shark fin antenna, door mirror caps, side and rear garnish
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier
  • Electric sunroof
  • Black rear badges
  • 50 Years Edition badges
  • X-Mode - 2 mode
Subaru Forester Car Image
  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • Subaru e-Boxer hybrid technology
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist technology
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • Premium cloth seat trim
Subaru Forester Car Image
  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • Leather accented seat trim
  • Electric sunroof
  • Satellite navigation
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier
  • 18" alloy wheels - silver 5 spoke design
  • Powered tailgate

Forester TECHNOLOGY

Prepare to drive smarter and have more fun. Subaru Forester features the latest in intuitive technology designed for an enhanced adventure, an easier drive.

ENTERTAIN ME

Music is the soundtrack to life and Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ connectivity1 make it easy to pump out the tunes and access all your favourite apps. Use voice commands to select your playlist, choose a podcast, get directions or to read and send text messages. Or dial up superior digital sound quality and clearer reception with fully integrated DAB+ Digital Radio2.

TAKE CHARGE

Two quick-charge USB ports in the centre console keep rear passengers powered up and entertained – helping to keep the peace on those long trips. Cool rear passengers are happy passengers too, thanks to new directional rear air conditioning vents.

YOU ARE HERE

Find yourself streets ahead with Forester’s satellite navigation system. With maps stored on the hard drive, you don’t need a 3G/4G signal to find your way. Plus free map updates2 are available for three years.

SURROUND SOUND

Road trip tunes are delivered via Forester’s new six-speaker system which promises clean, crisp sound. Forester 2.5i-S AWD turns up the volume with a premium Harman Kardon®1 system boasting 8 speakers, additional subwoofer and amplifier – all fine-tuned for Forester’s cabin.

PERFORMANCE

Demanding the seemingly impossible, improved fuel efficiency and a more responsive on road performance, the Subaru engineers over delivered. The result is enhanced power and torque to make light work of rutted roads and switchback mountain passes. So you can escape to that hard to get to picnic spot on a whim.

STAY GROUNDED

STAY GROUNDED

Whether you’re driving on gravel or bitumen, Subaru’s award-winning Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system will keep you grounded. By driving optimum traction and grip to all four wheels, all of the time, Forester ensures better handling and a rock-solid connection to the road.

TOP GEAR

TOP GEAR

Forester’s Lineartronic® CVT has been tweaked for improved and more responsive acceleration and better fuel economy. By increasing the gear ratio coverage range, the Forester engine operates in its optimal power range for better overall driveability and a seamless ride.

INSIDER ADVANTAGE

INSIDER ADVANTAGE

The new Subaru Global Platform sets the stage for optimum cornering, handling, stability, riding comfort and unrivalled safety. With increased rigidity and a lower centre of gravity, the platform boosts Forester’s dynamic performance while reducing noise and vibration.

A MODE TO MATCH YOUR MOOD

A MODE TO MATCH YOUR MOOD

Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) technology allows your mood to affect your drive, with two distinct driving modes to choose from. Intelligent (I) mode delivers a smooth, well-balanced response. While the Sport (S) mode, is perfect for performance drives.

SPECS & FEATURES

Subaru Forester is built for epic family adventures. All for amazing value with more of the practical features you want as standard across the range, including our legendary Boxer engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and rear view reverse camera.

PERFORMANCE

136KW @5800rpm

Maximum power output (DIN)

FUEL EFFICIENCY

7.4 L/100 km

(ADR 81/02) combined

CO2 EMISSIONS

168 g/ km

(ADR 81/02) combined

SAFETY

Ready for adventure and all that comes with it? Forester is always one step ahead, loaded with outstanding safety features, inside and out, to protect you and your family. From a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating to a rear view reverse camera as standard, you can be sure to get more done and safely have more fun.

HOLD YOUR GROUND

No one wants to take a backwards step, especially when in steep terrain. With Auto Vehicle Hold switched on, Forester will hold its ground with hydraulic brake pressure maintained. Then with the wheels delivering good traction the Forester will move off, without rolling back.

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TIME TO FOCUS

Life can throw a lot of distractions at you, so Forester’s revolutionary Driver Monitoring System – Driver Focus watches out for you. Using a camera to monitor the driver for signs of fatigue or distraction, the system sounds a warning if the driver is detected as not focused on the road ahead.

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THE POWER OF SIGHT

You can’t see what you can’t see. Which is why Subaru's Vision Assist preventative safety is now standard on all Forester variants. Using radar sensors to detect approaching vehicles, the system alerts the driver via visual or audible warnings. All models are equipped with Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to warn you of vehicles approaching when reversing. Subaru Forester 2.5i-L AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD and 2.5i-S AWD also add Side View Monitor, Adaptive Driving Beam, Front View Monitor and Reverse Automatic Braking.

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JUST YOUR SPEED

The next generation of EyeSight® Driver Assist technology features an all-new Manual Speed Limiter, allowing the driver to preset a maximum speed via a steering wheel mounted switch. Be it 40kms or 100kms, the vehicle will adjust engine torque or apply braking if you are about to exceed your set speed. Plus a new EyeSight® Vision Assist monitoring feature projects visual alerts onto the windscreen, to warn the driver of any potential dangers without them taking their eyes off the road.

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THE PHYSICS PROTECTION

Passive safety is at the core of the new Forester with the Subaru Global Platform putting passenger protection front and centre. With a remarkably stronger chassis and improved rigidity, the new platform improves collision energy absorption by 40% over previous models. The cabin structure is reinforced with even higher strength tensile steel panels and impact resistance has been increased to help reduce the risk of passenger injury in both frontal and side collisions.

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