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The 2020 Subaru Forester range of configurations is currently priced from $17,990.
Carsguide Managing Editor - Head of Video Matt Campbell had this to say at the time: Which one of these SUVs appeals most to you might depend on your specific requirements, and what you prioritise most.The Subaru Forester Hybrid L is a very practical mid-size SUV in plenty of ways, but our testing showed some shortcomings in terms of both the drive experience and the real-world fuel use. It’s not a very hybrid hybrid at all - and depending on who you are and what you like, that might be exactly what you want.
You can read the full review here.
The 2020 Subaru Forester carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Subaru Forester 2020 prices range from $23,210 for the basic trim level SUV 2.5I (awd) to $38,280 for the top of the range SUV Hybrid S (awd).
The short answer is no, the extra cost is not justified in a vehicle that does not require premium unleaded. While some premium fuel products do contain detergents to help keep an engine internally clean (which is the basis of the claim you heard) the major difference (and the reason PULP costs more) is to do with the octane rating of the fuel.
Put simply, engines in a higher state of tune require this higher octane rating to produce their potential and well as avoiding internal damage. Your Subaru, meanwhile, is tuned to be quite happy on standard 91 RON ULP, and filling it with the more expensive premium brew is a waste of money. You might gain a small improvement in performance and/or economy, but not enough to offset the higher per-litre price of PULP, and probably not enough to even notice.
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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2.5I (awd)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.4L/100km
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2.0E-L Hybrid (awd)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Hybrid CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.7L/100km
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