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    2011 Subaru Forester

    The 2011 Subaru Forester is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $47,990 for the Euro Spec variant and topping out at $51,490 for the XT variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Forester available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2009.

    The 2011 Forester was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Subaru Forester include 2.0L horizontal 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/350Nm) and 2.5L horizontal 4-cylinder turbo (169kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 5-speed manual manual transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $47,990 - $51,490
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $47,990 - $51,490
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2011 Subaru Forester

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    71.43 - 111.92 kW/t
    45.64 kW/t
    111.92 kW/t
    Boot Space
    450 litres
    326 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 10.5 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    11 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    571 - 1,016 km
    571 km
    1,016 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 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
    2,050 kg
    1,900 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 2,000 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25°
    18°
    49°
    Departure Angle
    27°
    21°
    47°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    215 - 225 mm
    172 mm
    323 mm
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    2011 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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    2011 Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,560 mm
    1,780 mm
    1,700 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,560 mm
    Overall Width1,780 mm
    Overall Height1,700 mm
    Wheelbase2,615 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity510 mm

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

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    2011 Subaru Forester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Euro Spec variant that starts from $47,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the XT variant that starts from $51,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is offered by the Euro Spec variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the Euro Spec variant which measures 1780mm wide, 4560mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Forester is the XT variant which has 169kW of power and 320nm of torque.

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

    The heaviest Subaru Forester is the Euro Spec variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2050 kg.

    The Subaru Forester may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

    † 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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