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    2023 Subaru Forester

    New from

    $34,700 excl. on-roads

    8

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 7.4 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Forester

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2023 Subaru Forester is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the MY23 generation, starting from $34,700 MLRP for the 2.5X (AWD) and topping out at $47,900 for the HYBRID S (AWD).

    There are 17 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. 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.

    See Subaru Forester models from other years

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    2023 Subaru Forester Price

    VariantPrice From*Price To*
    2.5X (AWD)$34,700$34,700
    2.5i (AWD)$36,200$36,200
    2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION$37,200$37,200
    2.5i-L (AWD)$38,500$38,500
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)$39,500$39,500
    HYBRID L (AWD)$41,400$41,400
    2.5i-S (AWD)$42,400$42,400
    2.5i SPORT (AWD)$42,900$42,900
    2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION$42,900$42,900
    HYBRID S (AWD)$47,200$47,200
    *excl. on-roads

    2023 Subaru Forester Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Forester

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    2023 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    1730mm
    1815mm
    4640mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2023 Subaru Forester Dimensions

    2023 Subaru Forester Boot Space

    Boot space with the rear seats upright is 498L in petrol models and 509L in the hybrid variants.

    This expands to 1779L in the hybrid variants, while that figure is 1768L in all regular petrol models except for the Sport and 2.5i-S where it’s 1740L.

    2023 Subaru Forester Safety Rating

    ANCAP awarded the Subaru Forester with a five-star safety score in 2019, based on scores of 94 per cent for adult occupant protection, 86 per cent for child occupant protection, 80 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 78 per cent for safety assist.

    Standard safety equipment on all 2023 Subaru Forester models includes:

    • Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Lane-departure warning
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Lane centring
    • Autonomous emergency steering
    • Adaptive cruise control

    All bar the base 2.5i come standard with a facial recognition camera to detect driver drowsiness or distraction, as well as rear AEB.

    2023 Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    The 2023 Subaru Forester consumes 7.4L/100km on the combined cycle, or 6.7L/100km in the hybrid.

    All Foresters run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel. The regular petrol models have a 63L fuel tank while the hybrid has a 48L tank.

    Subaru ForesterFuel TypeCombined
    2.5i (AWD)Unleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITIONUnleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)Unleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5i SPORT (AWD)Unleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5i-L (AWD)Unleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5i-S (AWD)Unleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITIONUnleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    2.5X (AWD)Unleaded Petrol7.4 L/100km
    HYBRID L (AWD)Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid6.7 L/100km
    HYBRID S (AWD)Unleaded Petrol-Electric Hybrid6.7 L/100km
    See all Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Forester?

    The Subaru Forester has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    How does the 2023 Subaru Forester drive?

    Our expert take on Subaru Forester drivability.

    Non-hybrid variants of the 2023 Subaru Forester are powered by a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated flat-four engine producing 136kW of power and 239Nm of torque. This is mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.

    Hybrid variants of the 2023 Subaru Forester are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 100kW and 196Nm with an electric motor producing 12kW and 66Nm, and a lithium-ion battery pack. This is also mated to a CVT with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.

    2023 Subaru Forester Colours

    What colours are available for the Subaru Forester

    The 2023 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on variant.

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl (NEW)

    2023 Subaru Forester Warranty

    The 2023 Subaru Forester has a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, plus an eight-year and 160,000km warranty for the Hybrid’s lithium-ion battery.

    Subaru offers three- and five-year servicing plans.

    Subaru Forester FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the 2.5X (AWD) that starts from $34,700.

    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the HYBRID S (AWD) that starts from $47,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800Kg offered by the following variants

    • 2.5X (AWD)
    • 2.5i (AWD)
    • 2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION
    • 2.5i-L (AWD)
    • 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)
    • 2.5i-S (AWD)
    • 2.5i SPORT (AWD)
    • 2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITION

    The largest Subaru Forester is the 2.5X (AWD) which measures 1815mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the 2.5X (AWD) which has 136kW of power from its Direct Fuel Injection engine.

    The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the 2.5X (AWD) which weighs 2223 kg (kerb weight).

    See full fuel information for Subaru Forester below:

    VariantFuel Type
    2.5X (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITIONunleaded petrol
    2.5i-L (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i-L (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i-S (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i SPORT (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITIONunleaded petrol
    2.5i-S (AWD)unleaded petrol
    2.5i SPORT (AWD)unleaded petrol
    HYBRID L (AWD)unleaded petrol/electric
    HYBRID L (AWD)unleaded petrol/electric
    HYBRID S (AWD)unleaded petrol/electric
    HYBRID S (AWD)unleaded petrol/electric