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    Subaru Forester 2022

    Subaru Forester 2022

    FROM
    $28,930

    The 2022 Subaru Forester range of configurations is currently priced from $25,998.

    Carsguide Senior Journalist Laura Berry had this to say at the time: The Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid is our winner. Not only did the RAV4 prove to be the most fuel efficient, it's the best to drive with its combination of good comfort, enjoyable handling and road connection, plus it has good safety tech, great practicality, the lowest servicing costs and the most affordable list price.

    You can read the full review here.

    The 2022 Subaru Forester carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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    Overview
    Likes
    Good price tag
    Interior space
    Easy-to-use tech
    Dislikes
    Underperforming engine
    Higher fuel econ than expected
    Small fuel tank

    Subaru Forester 2022 Towing Capacity

    The 2022 Subaru Forester has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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    Subaru Forester 2022 Pricing & Specs

    The Subaru Forester 2022 prices range from $28,930 for the basic trim level SUV 2.5I (awd) to $45,760 for the top of the range SUV Hybrid S (awd).

    $36,325
    Based on 167 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
    LOWEST PRICE
    $25,998
    HIGHEST PRICE
    $44,990
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    Subaru Forester 2022 Colours

    The Forester comes in 10 colours including Crystal White, Crimson Red Pearl, Horizon Blue Pearl and Autumn Green Metallic.

    Autumn Green Metallic
    Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    Cascade Green Silica
    Crimson Red Pearl
    Crystal Black Silica
    Crystal White Pearl
    Dark Blue Pearl
    Horizon Blue Pearl
    Ice Silver Metallic
    Magnetite Grey Metallic
    To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Subaru Forester 2022.

    Subaru Forester 2022 Accessories

    The entry grade in the Forester range is called the 2.5i and it lists for $35,990 and comes with dual-zone climate control, an eight-inch media touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 6.3-inch display for vehicle info, and a smaller 4.2-inch screen in the instrument cluster, cloth seats, a proximity key with push-button start, plus tinted rear windows, LED headlights and daytime running lights and 17-inch alloy wheels.

    The next grade up is the 2.5i-L for $38,390 and frankly it’s identical to the 2.5i except for one hugely important difference – it comes with more safety tech. If it was my money, I’d skip the entry grade and go straight to the 2.5i-L. It also comes with heated seats.

    The 2.5i Premium is the next up the ladder at $41,140 and comes with all the features in the grades below but adds 18-inch alloys, premium cloth seats, sat nav, powered front seats, and a power tailgate.

    Hang in there, we’re almost through this.

    The 2.5i Sport for $42,690 has the Premium’s features but has 18-inch wheels with a black metallic finish, there are orange highlights to the exterior and interior trim, water-repellent cloth seats and a power sunroof.            

    The 2.5i-S is the fanciest grade in the range at $44,190 – it’s the one I tested in the video at the top of this review. Along with all the features of the lower grades there are also silver 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, an eight-speaker Harman Kardon stereo and X-Mode, which is an off-road system for playing in the mud.

    Shown above are the accessory details for the Subaru Forester 2022.

    Subaru Forester 2022 Dimensions

    Dimensions for the 2022 Subaru Forester are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1815mm x 1730mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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    Subaru Forester 2022 FAQs

    What's a good hybrid car to buy?

    The default purchase for somebody looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. But if that’s too big, there’s the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, C-HR Hybrid and even the Corolla Cross Hybrid which sounds like the marketplace is getting crowded but is really just a reflection of the appetite right now for cars like these. And that’s the catch; the waiting times for a brand-new example of some of these cars is out to many months and even years. So your plan to shop second-hand makes plenty of sense, but don’t expect any bargains in a market currently being dominated by lots of demand and less supply.

    Beyond the Toyota brand (which has been doing hybrids longer than just about anybody else) there’s also the Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, Kia Niro, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, MG HS, Honda HR-V e and more. For something a bit bigger, try the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. There are others out there, too, that are probably bigger or more expensive than you need, but it's very much a growing scene in the Australian marketplace.

    What type of oil should I put in my 2022 Subaru Forester petrol engine?

    The recommendation from the trade is to use a fully synthetic 0W20 or 5W30 grade oil. As the grade suggests, this is quite thin oil, but it allows the oil to flow easily when it's cold and, therefore, reduce wear. Modern engines like the Subaru's have many intricate, tiny oilways associated with the variable vale timing mechanisms, so a thinner, easier-flowing oil is often what's needed.

    The flip-side is that modern engines with low-tension piston rings (for better fuel economy) are apt to drink a little oil between oil-changes. So you need to keep an eye on the oil level on the dipstick to avoid running the engine low on oil. This isn't a Subaru-specific thing, but applies to many modern engine designs. What you'll spend on oil will be more than offset by the fuel savings a modern engine can provide.

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    Subaru Forester 2022 Boot Space

    The boot space ranges from 498 litres (hybrid) to 509 litres (petrol).

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    Shown above are the boot space details of the Subaru Forester 2022 2022.

    Subaru Forester 2022 Wheel Size

    Wheel size for the 2022 Subaru Forester will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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    Subaru Forester 2022 Fuel consumption

    Fuel consumption for the 2022 Subaru Forester is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Subaru Forester currently offers fuel consumption from 6.7L/100km.
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    Subaru Forester 2022 Interior

    Leather upholstery comes in on the top-of-the-range 2.5i-S.

    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
    The Forester feels like it’s been created with practicality in mind.
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    Shown above are interior details for the Subaru Forester 2022.

    Subaru Forester 2022 Seats

    The Forester has five seats. 

    Shown above are seat details for the Subaru Forester 2022.

    Subaru Forester 2022 Speed

    The 0-100km/h time is about 9 seconds.

    Shown above are speed details for the Subaru Forester 2022.