Interior

The Forester features a refined interior with high-quality soft-touch materials, available leather seats and reclining rear seats that fold flat to increase boot space.

Sunroof

Available double-volume power sliding sunroof with sun shade cover.

Rear Gate

The power rear gate will take some of the work out of loading. Use the switch on the instrument panel, the gate or the key fob, and it opens or closes automatically.

Instrument Panel

Located conveniently in the instrument panel, informative car vitals are displayed at a touch of a button. It features environmental performance and efficiency – even allowing you to compare efficiency between different trips.

LED Lights

LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist actively track in the direction of a turn to enhance visibility. If you’re approaching oncoming traffic at night, auto high beams will sense the road ahead and automatically switch to low beam.

Sound

Available 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, including subwoofer and amplifier.

Touch Screens

6-speaker audio CD/USB/AUX/RDS receiver system with multifunction display integration and steering wheel controls.

Expandable Boot

An impressive 488ℓ boot which expands to 1557ℓ when the rear seats are folded down in a 60/40 split. Four tie-down hooks and two utility hooks help to secure loose items, and a 12V power outlet offers added convenience.

All-Wheel Drive

Permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD) delivers power to all four wheels at all times, ensuring enhanced control of the Forester on or off-road – even in poor conditions. The entire drive system, from the Boxer engine to the rear differential, is mounted in a straight, symmetrical line, delivering the Forester's stability and balance.

Dynamic Control

The Vehicle Dynamics Control System monitors and analyses if the vehicle is following the driver’s intended course via an array of sensors. If a tyre slips or a high-speed turn causes the vehicle to veer off its intended path, the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at each wheel are adjusted to assist in keeping the vehicle on course.

Engine

While most engines stand vertically, our Subaru Boxer engine lays flat – delivering handling that no other engine can. Sitting horizontally in the engine bay, it moves like a boxer’s fists with a punch and counterpunch action. With perfect balance and a much lower centre of gravity, it creates less noise and vibration too.

X-Mode

When activated, X-Mode with Hill Descent Control takes command of the engine, transmission, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD), brakes and other components to provide the best traction and grip in difficult conditions. Hill Descent Control moderates speed and braking for you when going downhill, allowing you to concentrate on steering.

Safety Rating

5 star safety ratings and Top Safety Pick Awards globally.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

If you’re reversing and a vehicle drives past behind you, you will receive an audible and visual warning. Perfect for Saturday morning shopping.

Side Mirror Monitor

While you’re reverse parking, the Side View Monitor indicates the distance from the pavement or a parked vehicle. The Rear View Camera scans the road behind you, and alerts you if anything is in the way.

Visibility

The Forester offers exceptional visibility in all directions. The A-pillar and partition windows are integrated into the front doors to reduce blind spots. The side mirrors are placed on the door panels to create improved visibility (forward and back). The glass area and the side mirror surface area are large.

Side Mirror

If a vehicle is in your blind spot, a light symbol in your side mirror lights up to let you know. If you’re changing lanes and a fast approaching vehicle is behind you, a light symbol will warn you of its presence.

Impact Design

In the event of a head-on collision, the Subaru Boxer engine and transmission are designed to absorb impact, and then break away from the vehicle structure and drop below the passenger cabin for added protection.

Reinforcement Frame

This proprietary advanced frame design strengthens the passenger compartment by linking the roof to the side pillars and the floor. As a result, impact energy coming from all directions is dissipated and then diverted away from the passenger cabin.

Impact Protection

The Forester features a full complement of 7 supplemental restraints, including dual-stage deployment front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with roll-over sensors for front and rear outboard occupants as well as a driver’s knee airbag

Fog Lamp Kit for 2013–2015 Models (Product code: AH4510SG050)

Fender Flare Kit (Product code: EE2010SG000)

Bumper Corner Protector (Product code: EJ105EAJ002)

Side Protector (Product code: EJ105EAJ103)

Cargo Step Resin (Product Code: EE775ESG000)

Tow Bar Fixed. Please note: detachable tow bar not available. (Product code: LL1010SG100-ST)

Splash Guard Front (Product code: AJ1010SG251MC)

Splash Guard Rear (Product code: AJ1010SG254MC)

Dog Guard Standard (Product code: EF555ESG100)

Rubber Mat Front (Product code: EJ505ESG010RH)

Rubber Mat Rear (Product code: EJ505ESG020)

Cargo Tray Low (Product code: EJ515ESG000)

Forester XT Exhaust Kit (Product code: FORESTER ACC 13)