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Subaru Forester 2022
Carsguide Senior Journalist Richard 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.
Subaru Forester 2022 Reviews
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Subaru Forester 2022 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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2.5I (awd) | SUV | 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO | $31,900 | $38,390 | |
2.5I Premium (awd) | SUV | 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO | $37,840 | $44,550 | |
2.5I Sport (awd) | SUV | 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO | $39,270 | $46,200 | |
2.5I-L (awd) | SUV | 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO | $34,980 | $41,580 |
Subaru Forester 2022 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Subaru Forester 2022 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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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.
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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 Colours
The Forester comes in 10 colours including Crystal White, Crimson Red Pearl, Horizon Blue Pearl and Autumn Green Metallic.
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Dark Blue Pearl
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.
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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.           Â
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.
Subaru Forester 2022 Towing capacity
The Subaru Forester’s towing capacity ranges from 1200kg to 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.
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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2.5I (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1800kg | |
2.5X (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,—,CVT AUTO | 1800kg | |
2.5I-L (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1800kg | |
2.5I Premium (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1800kg |
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.
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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2.5I (awd) | SUV | 1730x1815x4640 mm | 220 mm | |
2.5X (awd) | SUV | 1730x1815x4640 mm | 220 mm | |
2.5I-L (awd) | SUV | 1730x1815x4640 mm | 220 mm | |
2.5I Premium (awd) | SUV | 1730x1815x4640 mm | 220 mm |
Subaru Forester 2022 Boot Space
The boot space ranges from 498 litres (hybrid) to 509 litres (petrol).
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.
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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2.5I (awd) | SUV | 225x60 R17 9 | — | 225x60 R17 9 | — | |
2.5X (awd) | SUV | 225x60 R17 9 | — | 225x60 R17 9 | — | |
2.5I-L (awd) | SUV | 225x60 R17 9 | — | 225x60 R17 9 | — | |
2.5I Premium (awd) | SUV | 225x55 R18 9 | — | 225x55 R18 9 | — |
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 6.7 to 7.4L/100km. The Subaru Forester is available with the following fuel types: ULP, — and Hyb/ULP.
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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2.5I (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 7.4L/100km | |
2.5I Premium (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 7.4L/100km | |
2.5I Sport (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 7.4L/100km | |
2.5X (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,—,CVT AUTO | 7.4L/100km | |
Hybrid L (awd) | SUV | 2.0L,Hyb/ULP,CVT AUTO | 6.7L/100km |
Subaru Forester 2022 Interior
Leather upholstery comes in on the top-of-the-range 2.5i-S.
Subaru Forester 2022 Seats
The Forester has five seats.Â
Subaru Forester 2022 Speed
The 0-100km/h time is about 9 seconds.