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    2024 Subaru Forester

    The new Subaru Forester is a medium SUV available in New Zealand from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Luxury variant and topping out at $58,490 for the Premium variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Forester available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2024.

    The new 2024 Forester is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Subaru Forester include 2.0L horizontal 4-cylinder hybrid (110kW/194Nm) and 2.5L horizontal 4-cylinder (136kW/239Nm). All variants feature automatic continuously trans with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $44,990 - $58,490
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion or Mhev
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    Retail Price
    $44,990 - $58,490
    Transmission
    Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion or Mhev

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    2024 Subaru Forester

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    65.4 - 87.12 kW/t
    65.4 kW/t
    134.75 kW/t
    Boot Space
    498 - 509 litres
    150 litres
    652 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 - 7.4 L/100km
    1.1 L/100km
    9.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    716 - 851 km
    610 km
    5,455 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,223 kg
    1,939 kg
    2,960 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,800 kg
    750 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    18.7 - 22.9°
    17°
    22.9°
    Departure Angle
    24.6°
    19.4°
    27.5°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    220 mm
    160 mm
    220 mm
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    2024 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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    2024 Subaru Forester

    Dimensions

    4,625 mm
    1,815 mm
    1,730 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,625 mm
    Overall Width1,815 mm
    Overall Height1,730 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

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

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    2024 Subaru Forester

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Luxury variant that starts from $44,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Forester is the Premium variant that starts from $58,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Subaru Forester is the Luxury variant which measures 1815mm wide, 4625mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.

    All variants of the Subaru Forester have a maximum power of 136kW and 239nm of torque.

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

    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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