2025 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 2025 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.

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Subaru Forester
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2023
$46,990
2026
$49,990
2024
$49,990
2023
$51,990
2024
$53,490
2026
$54,990
2026
$56,990
2023
$56,990
2024
$58,490
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,625 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,815 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2025 Subaru Forester
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Subaru Forester is the Luxury variant that starts from $44,990.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe most expensive Subaru Forester is the Premium variant that starts from $58,490.
See all Subaru Forester PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Forester is 1800 kg shared by all variants.
See all Subaru Forester towing capacityThe 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.