subaru forester 2023 australia review Page 2

The 2023 Subaru Forester is the sensible shoes of SUVs, but they’re comfy, grippy, and surprisingly quick up a bush track. The 2.5-litre boxer makes 136 kW/239 Nm through a CVT and AWD, with the e-Boxer hybrid offering thriftier manners; expect around 7.4 L/100 km (2.5i) and a smidge less for the hybrid. It’s roomy, quiet enough, and loaded with EyeSight safety tech, while ground clearance ~220 mm and a 498 L boot mean camping gear and kerbs don’t scare it. Towing is a sensible 1500 kg braked (less for the hybrid), and ANCAP’s 5-star rating keeps the family peace. New pricing typically sat around AUD $37k–$49k before on-roads in 2023, with used examples hovering roughly AUD $33k–$48k depending on kms and trim. It’s not thrilling, but it is annoyingly competent—like that mate who always remembers the tent pegs. Consult official documentation for exact figures.