2023 Subaru Forester

    2023 Subaru Forester

    $35,200 - $47,600 excl. on-roads

    About the 2023 Subaru Forester

    Last updated Jun 07, 2024

    The 2023 Subaru Forester has had its asking prices increased, alongside a couple of minor specification adjustments.

    Orders are now open at Subaru dealers and 2023 model year Forester deliveries are “anticipated to commence” in the fourth quarter of 2022.

    All 2023 Subaru Forester models have had prise rises ranging between $1900 and $2150, depending on the variant, which Subaru Australia claims are due to “an increase in the costs associated with production and logistics”.

    Select variants have had some minor specification changes, with the high-spec Forester 2.5i Sport, 2.5i-S and Hybrid S all now getting an auto-dimming rear-view mirror as standard.

    Further, the outgoing range’s Dark Blue Pearl exterior paint option has been replaced Sapphire Blue Pearl.

    Fuel Efficiency6.7 - 7.4 L / 100km
    ANCAP Rating5-star
    Warranty5 years
    Subaru
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    News

    All the latest Forester news

    Forester Range Guide

    Which variant of the Subaru Forester range is best for you?

    The 2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i comes standard with the following equipment:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • Reversing camera with washer
    • Automatic, active cornering LED headlights
    • Front fog lights
    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • 6.3-inch multi-function display
    • Six-speaker sound system
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Leather-wrapped gear selector
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • Paddle shifters

    The 2.5i-L and Hybrid L add the following:

    • Driver monitoring system
    • Rear AEB
    • Adaptive high-beam
    • Front and side cameras
    • Heated front seats

    The 2.5i Premium adds:

    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Power tailgate
    • Satellite navigation
    • Eight-way power front seats with driver’s memory
    • Metal pedals

    The 2.5i Sport adds:

    • Sunroof
    • LED front fog lights
    • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (NEW)
    • Orange and gunmetal interior highlights

    The 2.5i-S and Hybrid S add:

    • Leather upholstery
    • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system

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    Interior

    Photos and Images of the Subaru Forester Interior

    You are treated to a practical, sensible interior with plenty of space for the whole family.

    The seats are trimmed in what feels like high-quality leather, and neatly balance softness with support. With heating and electric adjustment, you couldn’t ask for much more.

    Facing the driver is a leather-trimmed steering wheel featuring plenty of buttons. There are 17 on the wheel, and that doesn’t include the paddle shifters. Bundle in controls for the active safety down by the driver’s right knee, as well as a trip reset button behind the wheel, and there’s a bit going on.

    The rear seats were a strong point when this Forester generation launched, and time hasn’t changed that. With a tall, boxy roofline and massive windows, it feels much brighter back there than in some of its more style-focused rivals.

    Even with a panoramic sunroof fitted the Forester has enough headroom for tall teens, and legroom is good behind taller adults. The bench itself is plush, and is wide enough for three people to sit across without too much trouble.

    You get air vents, two USB ports, a fold-down armrest, and two-tiered pockets behind the front seats, along with door pockets that comfortably swallow a water bottle.

    Speaking of the rear doors, the fact they open to almost 90 degrees makes it easier to load a child seat into the Forester than some of its rivals.

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    Exterior

    Photos and Images of the Subaru Forester Exterior

    Subaru refreshed the exterior design of the Forester for the 2022 model year which brought a revised front bumper and grille, as well as new headlights and fog lights, among other minor design changes.

    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)

    Cost of Ownership

    What is the running, servicing and ownership costs of buying a Subaru Forester?

    For non-hybrid models they cost $1277.90 and $2422.38 respectively, while the Hybrid’s cost $1288.24 and $2439.60.

    How it Drives

    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.

    Forester Safety Rating

    ANCAP Safety Rating Australia

    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.

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    94%
    adult occupants
    86%
    child occupants
    80%
    pedestrians & cyclists
    78%
    collision avoidance

    Forester Warranty

    What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Subaru Forester?

    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.

    Forester Infotainment

    What infotainment do you get within the range?

    the infotainment system is functional. Wireless smartphone mirroring would be nice, given it’s rolling out in the Forester’s rivals, but you still get wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the factory system blends a logical layout with bright, crisp graphics.

    It also has factory mapping. The shortcut buttons and volume/tuning dials below the screen are both welcome in a world that’s going touch-only, but the taller screens in the new Outback and WRX make the dash in the Forester look a bit old.

    Like the Outback and WRX, the Forester has a facial recognition system. It can remember up to five drivers, and moves the seats and configures the infotainment system when it works out who’s behind the wheel. It also chimes when you take your eyes off the road, which sounds good in theory but tends to jump at shadows in practice.

    The clear analogue dials flank a 4.2-inch trip computer with a huge range of layouts, including a digital speedo. At just shy of $50k though, they’re old-fashioned compared with the digital options Hyundai and Kia offer in their mid-sized SUVs.

    It partners a horizontal display atop the dashboard, capable of showing fuel economy, media information, a breakdown of your active safety systems, or details about your all-wheel drive system.

    The hybrid also features displays showing what’s happening with your petrol engine and e-motor, which usually serves to show you how little the electric bits are doing… but more on that later.

    They’re both useful, but both have their quirks. You lose your dash-top display in favour of an EyeSight graphic when cruise is engaged, for example, and unless you’re particular with how you set the screens up it’s easy to have the same information on show in three places.

    Forester Boot Space

    How much luggage or cargo capacity and boot space is there in the Subaru Forester?

    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.

    Forester Fuel Economy

    How much fuel does the Subaru Forester use and what are its emissions?

    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.

    Depending on the variant, view the 2023 SUBARU FORESTER fuel usage below.

    All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    2.5X (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITIONMY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i-L (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i-L (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    HYBRID L (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC--6.7-
    2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    HYBRID L (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC--6.7-
    2.5i-S (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i SPORT (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i-S (AWD) 50 YEARS EDITIONMY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i-S (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    2.5i SPORT (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--7.4-
    HYBRID S (AWD)MY234D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC--6.7-
    HYBRID S (AWD)MY244D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC--6.7-

    Forester Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Subaru Forester

    The 2023 Subaru Forester measures 4640mm long, 1815mm wide, and 1730mm tall with a 2670mm wheelbase.

    Braked towing capacity is 1800kg on petrol models and 1200kg on hybrid models.

    The 2023 SUBARU FORESTER measures 4640mm long, 1815mm wide and 1730mm tall, with a 2670mm tall wheelbase.

    The 2023 SUBARU FORESTER has a braked towing capacity from 1200kg to 1800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

    Forester Market Fit

    Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

    The Subaru Forester is categorised as a Medium SUV

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2023 Subaru Forester range is priced from $35,200 for the "Forester 2.5X (AWD)" variant and finishes at $48,400 for the "Forester HYBRID S (AWD)" variant. If you were to trade a used 2023 Subaru Forester in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $29,600 for the "Forester 2.5X (AWD)" variant up to $41,600 for the "Forester HYBRID S (AWD)" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2023 Subaru Forester is built in Japan and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2023 Subaru Forester has a braked towing capacity from 1200kg to 1800kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

    Subaru suggested that owners service their 2023 Subaru Forester every 12 months or 12,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2023 Subaru Forester has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

    The variants of the 2023 Subaru Forester use Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol/electric.

    The 2023 Subaru Forester has 4 doors.

    In our latest review the Subaru Forester scored 8 out of 10. Read the full Subaru Forester review here.

    The 2023 Subaru Forester had a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Bonus $750 Fuel Card
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    * Only available at participating retailers. Applicable to selected Subaru demonstrator vehicles (excluding Solterra)only. Excluding new and used Subaru Vehicles. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Applicable vehicles must be sold between the 1st and the 31st of October 2024. Vehicles must be delivered before the 31st of October 2024. The supplied Fuel voucher is provided as a prepaid Visa Gift Card which is issued to the customer at the point of vehicle delivery and is subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. The Fuel voucher must be activated by Subaru Australia prior to use and activation may take up to 10 days. The Fuel Voucherand is redeemable for purchases at all service stations (5541 merchant category code) where Visa prepaid gift cards are accepted. For full terms and conditions visit https://www.categorychoice.com.au/terms-conditions/
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    Bonus $750 Fuel Card
    This October Subaru is fueling your adventures with a $750 fuel card free with selected Subaru demonstrator models sold.
    * Only available at participating retailers. Applicable to selected Subaru demonstrator vehicles (excluding Solterra)only. Excluding new and used Subaru Vehicles. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Applicable vehicles must be sold between the 1st and the 31st of October 2024. Vehicles must be delivered before the 31st of October 2024. The supplied Fuel voucher is provided as a prepaid Visa Gift Card which is issued to the customer at the point of vehicle delivery and is subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. The Fuel voucher must be activated by Subaru Australia prior to use and activation may take up to 10 days. The Fuel Voucherand is redeemable for purchases at all service stations (5541 merchant category code) where Visa prepaid gift cards are accepted. For full terms and conditions visit https://www.categorychoice.com.au/terms-conditions/
    Refer to Manufacturer or Dealer website for more details.
    Subaru October Demonstrator Event
    Bonus $750 Fuel Card
    This October Subaru is fueling your adventures with a $750 fuel card free with selected Subaru demonstrator models sold.
    * Only available at participating retailers. Applicable to selected Subaru demonstrator vehicles (excluding Solterra)only. Excluding new and used Subaru Vehicles. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Applicable vehicles must be sold between the 1st and the 31st of October 2024. Vehicles must be delivered before the 31st of October 2024. The supplied Fuel voucher is provided as a prepaid Visa Gift Card which is issued to the customer at the point of vehicle delivery and is subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. The Fuel voucher must be activated by Subaru Australia prior to use and activation may take up to 10 days. The Fuel Voucherand is redeemable for purchases at all service stations (5541 merchant category code) where Visa prepaid gift cards are accepted. For full terms and conditions visit https://www.categorychoice.com.au/terms-conditions/
    Refer to Manufacturer or Dealer website for more details.
    Subaru October Demonstrator Event
    Bonus $750 Fuel Card
    This October Subaru is fueling your adventures with a $750 fuel card free with selected Subaru demonstrator models sold.
    * Only available at participating retailers. Applicable to selected Subaru demonstrator vehicles (excluding Solterra)only. Excluding new and used Subaru Vehicles. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. Applicable vehicles must be sold between the 1st and the 31st of October 2024. Vehicles must be delivered before the 31st of October 2024. The supplied Fuel voucher is provided as a prepaid Visa Gift Card which is issued to the customer at the point of vehicle delivery and is subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. The Fuel voucher must be activated by Subaru Australia prior to use and activation may take up to 10 days. The Fuel Voucherand is redeemable for purchases at all service stations (5541 merchant category code) where Visa prepaid gift cards are accepted. For full terms and conditions visit https://www.categorychoice.com.au/terms-conditions/
    Refer to Manufacturer or Dealer website for more details.