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2020 Subaru Forester

New from

$26,600 excl. on-roads

8

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

5

Warranty

5 year

Fuel Efficiency

6.7-7.4 L / 100KM

About the Subaru Forester

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2020 Subaru Forester is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the MY20 generation, starting from $26,600 MLRP for the 2.5i (AWD) and topping out at $35,600 for the HYBRID S (AWD).

There are 13 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2020. The Forester is built in Japan and is available with Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

The Forester is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Subaru Forester News

2021 Subaru Forester price and specs

2021 Subaru Forester price and specs

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Subaru Forester adds turbo in Japan, not confirmed for Australia

Subaru Forester adds turbo in Japan, not confirmed for Australia

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2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport on sale from $41,990

2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport on sale from $41,990

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2020 Subaru Forester Reviews

2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport review

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2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport review

Ignore the black wheels and racy orange highlights – the Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport isn't some turbocharged rocketship. It is, however, a competent, sensible mid-sized SUV.

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2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid S review

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2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid S review

The Subaru Forester is an appealing mid-sized SUV overall, but the new hybrid version is neither fun nor frugal enough to offset its price premium.

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2020 Subaru Forester Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
2.5i (AWD)	$26,600	$26,600
2.5i-L (AWD)	$28,300	$28,300
2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)	$30,600	$30,600
2.0e-L HYBRID (AWD)	$30,600	$30,600
HYBRID L (AWD)	$31,000	$31,000
2.5i-S (AWD)	$31,200	$31,200
2.5i SPORT (AWD)	$32,200	$32,200
2.0e-S HYBRID (AWD)	$35,200	$35,200
HYBRID S (AWD)	$35,600	$35,600

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru Forester Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$38,690	$50,140
2024	$36,900	$49,500
2023	$34,700	$47,900
2022	$32,500	$44,600
2021	$29,400	$39,400
2020	$26,600	$35,600
2019	$24,800	$33,000
2018	$20,300	$30,500
2017	$15,400	$26,300
2016	$13,600	$24,000
2015	$12,700	$22,600
2014	$12,700	$21,800
2013	$12,900	$22,600
2012	$12,200	$22,300

*excl. on-roads

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2020 Subaru Forester Specs

See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

2.5i (AWD)

2.5i-L (AWD)

Adaptive Driving Beam
Adaptive Headlights
Attention Assist
Climate Control Memory
Distraction Warning
Driver Fatigue Detection
Driver Monitoring
Drowsiness Warning
Facial Recognition
Front View Camera
Front View Monitor
Front Wiper De-icer
Heated Front Seats
Multi Function Display Memory
Multi Information Display Memory
Rear Wiper De-icer
Reverse Auto Braking
Side View Camera
Side View Monitor

2.0e-L HYBRID (AWD)

Adds:

Adjustable Front Seats - Manual
Adjustable Speed Limiter
Around View Monitor
Audio Display
Auto Driver Seat Adjustment
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Black Rear Garnish
Bumper with Lower Cover
Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
Chrome Exterior Door Handles
Chrome Surround - Exterior Side Windows
Cloth Trim Special
Cruise Control
Display Screen 4.2 Inch
Display Screen 6.3 Inch
Electronic Data Recorder
Emergency Brake Assist
Emergency Stop Signal
Engine Cover
Exterior Mirror - Reverse Tilt on Passenger Side
Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Fatigue Detection
Fatigue Reminder
Fog Lights - LED
Head Airbags - 2nd Row Seats (side)
Head Airbags - Front Seats (side)
Head Restraints
High Mounted Rear Stop Light
Hill Start Assist
Instrument Cluster with Colour Display
Multi-media System with 6.5 inch Touch Screen
Pedestrian Recognition
Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
Power Window Passenger Auto Up/Down
Rear Collision Prevention
Rear Combination Lights
Rear Privacy Glass
Solar Control Glass
Spare Wheel - Space Saver/Temporary
Special Identifying Badging
Special Paint Finish Exterior Mirrors
Trailer Stability Control
Tyre Repair Kit

Removes:

2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

HYBRID L (AWD)

Adds:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Black Rear Garnish
Chrome Look Exterior Door Handles
Driver Seat Height Adjustable - Manual
Engine Cover
Exterior Grade Badge
Hybrid Battery Warranty - 8 yrs/160,000 klms
Hybrid Drive System
Lithium-ion Battery
Pedestrian Warning
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Roof Rails - Silver Inserts
Side Cling - Silver Inserts
Silver Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Touchscreen LCD 6.5 Inch

Removes:

2.5i-S (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Black Rear Garnish
Chrome Look Exterior Door Handles
Cloth Upholstery - Premium
Driver Seat Height Adjustable - Manual
Engine Cover
Exterior Grade Badge
Hybrid Battery Warranty - 8 yrs/160,000 klms
Hybrid Drive System
Lithium-ion Battery
Pedestrian Warning
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Side View Monitor
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Touchscreen LCD 6.5 Inch

2.5i SPORT (AWD)

Adds:

Black Rear Garnish
Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Cloth Upholstery - Water Repellent
Exterior Grade Badge
LED Cargo Area Lighting
Orange Stitching on Steering Wheel
Roof Rails - Orange Inserts
Side Cling - Orange Inserts
Sports Instrumentation

Removes:

2.0e-S HYBRID (AWD)

Adds:

Removes:

Active Valve Control System
Adaptive Driving Beam
Adaptive Mode
Automatic Door Locks
Blue Interior Illumination
Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Cabin Lighting
Cargo Cover - Retractable
Carpet Floor Covering - Black
Climate Control Memory
Cloth Upholstery
Cloth Upholstery - Water Repellent
Digital Speedometer
Distraction Warning
Door Pockets - Front and Rear
Drowsiness Warning
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Electroluminescent Gauges
Exterior Grade Badge
Eyesight Assist Monitor
Facial Recognition
Floor Heater Ducts - Rear
Front Demister
Front Stabiliser Bar
Front View Monitor
High Mounted Rear Stop Light - LED
Integrated Infotainment System
Keyless Remote x 2
LED Cargo Area Lighting
Multi Function Control Screen
Multi Function Display - 6.3 inch LCD Screen
Multi Function Display Memory
Multi Information Display - Colour
Multi Information Display 4.2 inch LCD
Multi Information Display Memory
One Touch Easy Folding Rear Seat System
Orange Stitching on Steering Wheel
Overhead Console/s
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Memory
Power Tailgate
Power Windows Auto Up/Down - Front
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
Push Open Fuel Lid
Rear Privacy Glass - Rear and Side Windows
Rear Stabiliser Bar
Roof Rails - Orange Inserts
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Shift Boot
Side Cladding
Side Cling - Orange Inserts
Silver Coloured Exterior Mirrors
Speed Limiting Device
Sports Instrumentation

HYBRID S (AWD)

Adds:

Active Valve Control System
Adaptive Driving Beam
Automatic Door Locks
Blue Interior Illumination
Cabin Lighting
Cargo Cover - Retractable
Carpet Floor Covering - Black
Chrome Look Exterior Door Handles
Chrome Look Window Sills
Climate Control Memory
Cloth Upholstery
Digital Speedometer
Distraction Warning
Door Pockets - Front and Rear
Drowsiness Warning
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Electroluminescent Gauges
Exterior Grade Badge
Eyesight Assist Monitor
Facial Recognition
Floor Heater Ducts - Rear
Front Demister
Front Stabiliser Bar
Front View Monitor
High Mounted Rear Stop Light - LED
Hybrid Battery Warranty - 8 yrs/160,000 klms
Hybrid Drive System
Integrated Infotainment System
Keyless Remote x 2
Lithium-ion Battery
Multi Function Control Screen
Multi Function Display - 6.3 inch LCD Screen
Multi Function Display Memory
Multi Information Display - Colour
Multi Information Display 4.2 inch LCD
Multi Information Display Memory
One Touch Easy Folding Rear Seat System
Overhead Console/s
Pedestrian Warning
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Mirrors With Memory
Power Tailgate
Power Windows Auto Up/Down - Front
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
Push Open Fuel Lid
Rear Privacy Glass - Rear and Side Windows
Rear Stabiliser Bar
Roof Rails - Silver Inserts
Shift Boot
Side Cladding
Side Cling - Silver Inserts
Silver Coloured Exterior Mirrors

Removes:

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2020 Subaru Forester Dimensions

1730mm

1815mm

4625mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2020 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1200Kg	1800Kg
2024	1200Kg	1800Kg
2023	1200Kg	1800Kg
2022	1200Kg	1800Kg
2021	1200Kg	1800Kg
2020	1200Kg	1800Kg
2019	1200Kg	1500Kg
2018	1500Kg	1800Kg
2017	1500Kg	1800Kg
2016	1500Kg	1800Kg
2015	1500Kg	1800Kg
2014	1500Kg	1800Kg
2013	1400Kg	1800Kg
2012	1400Kg	1600Kg

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2020 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

Subaru Forester	Fuel Type	Combined
2.0e-L HYBRID (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid	6.7 L/100km
2.0e-S HYBRID (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid	6.7 L/100km
2.5i (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.4 L/100km
2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.4 L/100km
2.5i SPORT (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.4 L/100km
2.5i-L (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.4 L/100km
2.5i-S (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol	7.4 L/100km
HYBRID L (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid	6.7 L/100km
HYBRID S (AWD)	Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid	6.7 L/100km

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