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SUBARU FORESTER Used Car Review

Subaru joined the 'soft-roader' SUV club in 1997 when it used the platform of its famous Impreza small car as the basis for the Forester. The model has become the Japanese brand's most popular model in Australia, as well as being one of the country's favourite SUVs. Currently into its fourth generation, an all-new Forester has been unveiled and is due in late 2018.

Pros

Cons

  • Fantastic all-round visibility
  • Clever Eyesight safety tech on more recent models
  • Ride comfort consistently good across generations
  • Permanent all-wheel drive (most rivals use a part-time AWD system)
  • Servicing costs higher than average and limited capped-price program
  • Full-size spare reduces boot space
  • Cabin design lacks flair and premium feel
  • For light-duty off-roading only
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
SubaruForester2.0XT PREMIUMNegotiableClear all

2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT PREMIUM

  • 94656 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

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$5Negotiable
Cabramatta, NSW

Dealer used
24/04/2024

XT Premium Subaru Forester MY14

  • 109000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

XT PREMIUM MY 14 JDM KIT Genuine JDM DRL’s Genuine JDM front and rear option kit Genuine JDM blacked out lamps Apart from the JDM body styling kit This car is factory no tune no exhaust. No rash on rims 109k Services up to date New tyres 225 Ceramic coated And dark tint. Always garaged, washed. A well looked after example of the last of the turbo Foresters. 1 owner $26k negotiable Genuine enquiries Please call Ryan

$22,000Negotiable
Tuggerah, NSW

20/04/2024

2013 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 123949 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Very reliable, fun car! It has great speakers, a sunroof and leather seats. air conditioner is perfect dual cab, brakes have been done recently. Full service history. DELIVERS GREAT VALUE This 2013 Subaru Forester has the handling and a very comfortable interior, bringing it closer to renowned up-market models than ever before. 7 airbags and an ANCAP safety rating of 5. Powered mirrors, cruise control, USB audio input, side airbags and front fog lamps. YOU WILL LOVE THESE FEATURES This 2013 S

$19,000Negotiable
Adelaide CBD, SA

18/04/2024

2013 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 101914 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Charcoal Subaru Forrester - top of the line. Leather seats, Turbo Petrol, Automatic Transmission. Everything working well including air con and electric windows, etc. REGO for 9 months. Very low kms and full Service History can be shown. 2 owners. Tires OK. Safety features 5 star ANCAP rating, cruise control, lane assist, etc.

$18,999Negotiable
West Gosford, NSW

17/04/2024

2016 SUBARU FORESTER MY16 CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON, 5 seats

  • 148000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

The last of the turbo Forester models, this MY16 Series 4 Subaru Forester XT Premium packs a punch with a powerful 2.0 litre turbo charged 4 cylinder engine. This single owner Subaru Forester has been meticulously maintained. Full service history is available, with most recent service completed in April 2024. This car still drives like brand new and only filled with 98 premium fuel always. Immaculate interior with only minor external imperfections as to be expected with age. Features include:

$22,000Negotiable
Redland Bay, QLD

11/04/2024

2014 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 140500 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

*Please contact via Gumtree app in the first instance. SUV meets sports car. The Subaru Forester XT Premium is a power packed machine with a turbocharged Boxer engine and an Electronic Throttle Control system that reacts quickly at all times. Teamed with the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, LineartronicTM CVT and SI-Drive including Sport Sharp (S#) mode, this SUV is a dynamic driver on and off the road. Great car, very clean inside and out. Comes with two keys. Serviced on schedule and I a

$26,500Negotiable
Terrigal, NSW

01/04/2024

2016 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 155000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Regretful sale, this has been a wonderful vehicle but sadly no longer suits my needs. Hopefully this car will take you all the amazing places it did for me! Useful quality of life and aesthetic upgrades done to make this car the best it can be, such as; - Front and Rear dash camera for added on-road safety - Alcantara steering wheel for better grip in corners - LED Fog lights, great to see hidden pedestrians on unlit streets - LED rear cargo light for better visibility unpacking the shopping at

$25,000Negotiable
Vermont, VIC

28/03/2024

Overview of the Subaru Forester

Overview of the Subaru Forester

Subaru joined the 'soft-roader' SUV club in 1997 when it used the platform of its famous Impreza small car as the basis for the Forester.

The model has become the Japanese brand's most popular model in Australia, as well as being one of the country's favourite SUVs.

Currently into its fourth generation, an all-new Forester has been unveiled and is due in late 2018.

SUBARU FORESTER GENERATIONS (SINCE 2002)

2002-2008

2009-2013

2013-2018

2018 (September) onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 5.9 to 6.4 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder petrol: 7.2 litres per 100km

2.5L 4-cylinder petrol: 8.1 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo petrol: 8.5 to 9.3 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO SUBARU FORESTER

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: SUBARU FORESTER (2013 ONWARDS)

The first check with any second-hand Subaru is of the service record. These engines are generally tough but use small oil pathways, and when these block with dirty oil, terminal damage isn't far away.

Like a lot of modern engine designs, the 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol engine can also consume a little oil between services. Subaru is not on its own here, and it's a fact that the latest engines with their low-friction designs aimed at saving fuel can use some oil.

Similarly, with modern engine designs, a lack of proper servicing can lead to a build-up of sludge and even higher oil consumption. Check the service record for gaps and check the dipstick for thick, black oil that suggests missed oil changes.

Some owners also report that the CVT transmission can be slow to select gears - particularly reverse - from park. Subaru dealers have been re-flashing the on-board computer to fix this, but in some cases the delay gradually gets worse again as time and kilometres pass.

While the Forester is all-wheel drive it's not a heavy-duty off-roader, so make sure it hasn't been used as one.