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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.
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Top2016 Subaru Forester tS Special Edition STi 2.0L Turbo Wagon - AUTOMATIC

  • 91250 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** PLEASE CALL TO BOOK A VIEWING ON THIS VEHICLE ** ** 1 OF 300 - LIMITED RELEASE STI FORESTER TURBO ** ** LOG BOOKS AND 2 KEYS ** ** SUBARU COLLECTORS DELIGHT - RARE STI FORESTER ** ** FINANCE AVAILABLE T.A.P ** ** FREE LOCAL TRANSPORT ** Rare and limited release Forester tS SPECIAL EDITION (AWD) in excellent condition both inside and out. There were only 300 of these made, and is essential an STi version of a Forester, with a powerful 4 cylinder turbo charged engine with a bunch of factor

$36,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mayfield West, NSW

Dealer used
19 hours ago

Top2015 Subaru Forester S4 MY15 2.5i-L CVT AWD White 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 147183 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

New arrival! Currently undergoing our extensive 100 point safety checks. Enquire now and we'll keep you updated. Photos to follow. Call now to arrange your pre-purchase finance approval. Trade-ins welcome. Viewing by appointment to ensure vehicle is available.Introducing the 2015 Subaru Forester S4 My15 2.5I-L Wagon, the ultimate adventure companion. This used vehicle is a perfect blend of style, performance, and versatility. Equipped with a powerful 2.5L engine and a smooth CVT transmission, i

$19,998 Excl. Gov. Charges
Edgewater, WA

Dealer used
17 hours ago

Top2023 Subaru Forester S5 MY23 2.5i-S CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 3896 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

EX-FACTORY DEMO, INCLUDES TOW BAR, ROOF RACKS, CARGO TRAY, BUMPER STEP PANEL!! ENQUIRE ONLINE TODAY to secure this 2023 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5I-S AWD AUTO at the SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE (DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED). Our quality pre owned vehicles are carefully prepared for sale and presented in excellent condition. Each vehicle has undergone a 110-point vehicle inspection, to ensure our buyers are only buying vehicles free of major accident damage (PPSR available upon request) and in prepa

$48,980 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
11/05/2024

Top2019 Subaru Forester S5 MY20 2.5i CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 122280 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2019 SUBARU FORESTER S5 2.5i AUTOMATIC 7 SPEED CVT - AWD - SUV # NEW ARRIVAL # TRAVELLED 122,282KMS # FEB 2025 REGO # AUTOMATIC - AWD # 17'' ALLOY WHEELS # PUSH BUTTON START - CENTRAL LOCKING # ROOF RAILS # TOUCH SCREEN AUDIO - USB, AUX, CD, SMART DEVICE INTEGRATION (APPLE/ANDROID CAR PLAY) # REVERSE CAMERA # MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL # ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL # LOW AND HIGH SPEED COLLISION MITIGATION # AMPLE CARGO SPACE # TINTED WINDOWS # TOW BAR FITTED # SERVICE LOG BOOKS AND OWNERS MANU

$23,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mayfield West, NSW

Dealer used
Yesterday

Top2023 Subaru Forester S5 MY24 2.5i CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 4704 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

EX-FACTORY DEMO! ENQUIRE ONLINE TODAY to secure this 2023 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5I AWD AUTO at the SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE (DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED). Our quality pre owned vehicles are carefully prepared for sale and presented in excellent condition. Each vehicle has undergone a 110-point vehicle inspection, to ensure our buyers are only buying vehicles free of major accident damage (PPSR available upon request) and in preparing our vehicles for their new owners we can demonstrate that o

$40,980 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
10/05/2024

Top2023 Subaru Forester S5 MY23 2.5X CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 4553 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

EX-FACTORY DEMO! ENQUIRE ONLINE TODAY to secure this 2023 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X AWD AUTO at the SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE (DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED). Our quality pre owned vehicles are carefully prepared for sale and presented in excellent condition. Each vehicle has undergone a 110-point vehicle inspection, to ensure our buyers are only buying vehicles free of major accident damage (PPSR available upon request) and in preparing our vehicles for their new owners we can demonstrate that o

$41,980 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
10/05/2024

2015 Subaru Forester S4 MY15 2.5i-L CVT AWD White 6 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 147183 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

New arrival! Currently undergoing our extensive 100 point safety checks. Enquire now and we'll keep you updated. Photos to follow. Call now to arrange your pre-purchase finance approval. Trade-ins welcome. Viewing by appointment to ensure vehicle is available.Introducing the 2015 Subaru Forester S4 My15 2.5I-L Wagon, the ultimate adventure companion. This used vehicle is a perfect blend of style, performance, and versatility. Equipped with a powerful 2.5L engine and a smooth CVT transmission, i

$19,998 Excl. Gov. Charges
Edgewater, WA

Dealer used
17 hours ago

2016 Subaru Forester tS Special Edition STi 2.0L Turbo Wagon - AUTOMATIC

  • 91250 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

** PLEASE CALL TO BOOK A VIEWING ON THIS VEHICLE ** ** 1 OF 300 - LIMITED RELEASE STI FORESTER TURBO ** ** LOG BOOKS AND 2 KEYS ** ** SUBARU COLLECTORS DELIGHT - RARE STI FORESTER ** ** FINANCE AVAILABLE T.A.P ** ** FREE LOCAL TRANSPORT ** Rare and limited release Forester tS SPECIAL EDITION (AWD) in excellent condition both inside and out. There were only 300 of these made, and is essential an STi version of a Forester, with a powerful 4 cylinder turbo charged engine with a bunch of factor

$36,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mayfield West, NSW

Dealer used
19 hours ago

2014 Subaru Forester MY14 2.0I White 6 Speed Manual Wagon

  • 174230 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

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$12,991 Excl. Gov. Charges
Edgeworth, NSW

Dealer used
23 hours ago

2019 Subaru Forester S5 MY20 2.5i CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 122280 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2019 SUBARU FORESTER S5 2.5i AUTOMATIC 7 SPEED CVT - AWD - SUV # NEW ARRIVAL # TRAVELLED 122,282KMS # FEB 2025 REGO # AUTOMATIC - AWD # 17'' ALLOY WHEELS # PUSH BUTTON START - CENTRAL LOCKING # ROOF RAILS # TOUCH SCREEN AUDIO - USB, AUX, CD, SMART DEVICE INTEGRATION (APPLE/ANDROID CAR PLAY) # REVERSE CAMERA # MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL # ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL # LOW AND HIGH SPEED COLLISION MITIGATION # AMPLE CARGO SPACE # TINTED WINDOWS # TOW BAR FITTED # SERVICE LOG BOOKS AND OWNERS MANU

$23,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mayfield West, NSW

Dealer used
Yesterday

2023 Subaru Forester S5 MY23 2.5i-S CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 3896 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

EX-FACTORY DEMO, INCLUDES TOW BAR, ROOF RACKS, CARGO TRAY, BUMPER STEP PANEL!! ENQUIRE ONLINE TODAY to secure this 2023 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5I-S AWD AUTO at the SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE (DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED). Our quality pre owned vehicles are carefully prepared for sale and presented in excellent condition. Each vehicle has undergone a 110-point vehicle inspection, to ensure our buyers are only buying vehicles free of major accident damage (PPSR available upon request) and in prepa

$48,980 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
11/05/2024

2023 Subaru Forester S5 MY23 2.5X CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 4553 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

EX-FACTORY DEMO! ENQUIRE ONLINE TODAY to secure this 2023 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X AWD AUTO at the SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE (DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED). Our quality pre owned vehicles are carefully prepared for sale and presented in excellent condition. Each vehicle has undergone a 110-point vehicle inspection, to ensure our buyers are only buying vehicles free of major accident damage (PPSR available upon request) and in preparing our vehicles for their new owners we can demonstrate that o

$41,980 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
10/05/2024

2023 Subaru Forester S5 MY24 2.5i CVT AWD White 7 Speed Constant Variable Wagon

  • 4704 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

EX-FACTORY DEMO! ENQUIRE ONLINE TODAY to secure this 2023 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5I AWD AUTO at the SPECIAL INTERNET PRICE (DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED). Our quality pre owned vehicles are carefully prepared for sale and presented in excellent condition. Each vehicle has undergone a 110-point vehicle inspection, to ensure our buyers are only buying vehicles free of major accident damage (PPSR available upon request) and in preparing our vehicles for their new owners we can demonstrate that o

$40,980 Excl. Gov. Charges
Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
10/05/2024

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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.