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    2002 Subaru Forester

    The 2002 Subaru Forester is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $39,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Forester available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1999.

    The 2002 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    The Subaru Forester is only available with a petrol engine that produces 92kW and 184Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $41,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $41,990
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2002 Subaru Forester

    Available Variants

    The Subaru Forester comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    67.45 - 67.65 kW/t
    44.18 kW/t
    94.29 kW/t
    Boot Space
    406 litres
    350 litres
    821 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,860 kg
    1,860 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,400 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    21.3°
    21.3°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    18.6°
    18.6°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    191 mm
    244 mm
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    2002 Subaru Forester

    Historical Information

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    Sport

    2023

    $46,990

    Base

    2026

    $49,990

    X Sport

    2024

    $49,990

    X Sport

    2023

    $51,990

    Sport

    2024

    $53,490

    Sport

    2026

    $54,990

    Touring

    2026

    $56,990

    Premium

    2023

    $56,990

    Premium

    2024

    $58,490

    Year
    2026
    2024
    2023
    Engine Type
    2.5L Combustion
    2.5L HEV
    2.0L Mhev
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    136 kW
    145 kW
    110 kW

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    2002 Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,595 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,595 mm
    Wheelbase2,525 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity500 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2002 Subaru Forester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the base variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the base variant that starts from $41,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is offered by the base variant which can tow 1400 kg.

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the base variant which measures 1735mm wide, 4450mm in length and sits 1595mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the base variant which has 92kW of power and 184nm of torque.

    The Subaru Forester is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1860 kg.

    The Subaru Forester uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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