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    Subaru Forester 2013

    2013 Subaru Forester Reviews

    Subaru Forester 2013 Reviews

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    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2013

    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2013

    16 Apr 2018 by Graham Smith
    Australia has been waiting a whole decade for a new Forester, but does the all-new model live up to the legend? Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2014

    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2014

    24 Feb 2015 by Ewan Kennedy
    When the Forester was introduced to Australia in 1997 it was closely related to the Subaru Impreza hatch. It also reminded Subaru lovers of the Subaru 4WD station wagons. Over the years the Forester... Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2013

    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2013

    10 Feb 2014 by Ewan Kennedy
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the Subaru Forester as a used buy. Read more
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    Subaru Forester 2.5 auto 2013 review

    Subaru Forester 2.5 auto 2013 review

    16 Oct 2013 by Chris Riley
    The Forester is a long time favourite with Aussie motorists. But it's a very different car than it used to be, more of an SUV than a jacked-up wagon. Read more
    Best family compact SUVs

    Best family compact SUVs

    20 Aug 2013 by Stuart Martin
    It's almost inevitable. Once you two are no longer DINKS, an SUV appears in your driveway. The convertible lacks boot space, the V8 ute has no rear seat and the full-on 4WD is too big.The solution... Read more
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    Subaru Forester XT auto 2013 review

    Subaru Forester XT auto 2013 review

    11 Jun 2013 by Derek Ogden
    From pirate treasure map to automobile designation, the letter ‘X’ marks the spot of something excitingly special. This is never truer than with the Forester XT, Subaru’s new high-performance mid-... Read more
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    Small SUV's 2009 Review

    Small SUV's 2009 Review

    16 May 2013 by Craig Duff
    Small SUVs are the auto equivalent of smartphones: you have to be seen with one. Those who haven’t already caught on are rushing to buy (or build) light and compact crossovers. In Australia, couples... Read more
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    Subaru Forester 2.5i-L 2013 review

    Subaru Forester 2.5i-L 2013 review

    29 Apr 2013 by Allison Garoza
    Packing the Forester for a weekend away, we brought rope to attach surfboards to the roof. We paused and looked at the boot. Could we actually travel the motorway without the irritating flap of board... Read more
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    Subaru Forester XT 2.0 2013 review

    Subaru Forester XT 2.0 2013 review

    5 Apr 2013 by Murray Hubbard
    The Forester has always been a capable vehicle with well thought-out design and excellent build quality. The XT badge also tells you that it has performance. This Subaru AWD felt at home, chewing... Read more
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    Subaru Forester XT automatic AWD 2013 review

    Subaru Forester XT automatic AWD 2013 review

    2 Apr 2013 by Peter Barnwell
    We now have to reassess our opinion of CVT autos because the new Subaru Forester XT is so good.Past experience with CVTs hasn't been good - sloppy `gear' changes, slurring engine revs - really... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $16,490
    Based on 159 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $10,950
    Highest Price
    $24,990
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    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    X 2.5L, —, 4 SP AUTO $12,650 – 16,830 2013 Subaru Forester 2013 X Pricing and Specs
    2.0D 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $12,210 – 16,280 2013 Subaru Forester 2013 2.0D Pricing and Specs
    XS 2.5L, —, 4 SP AUTO $12,320 – 16,500 2013 Subaru Forester 2013 XS Pricing and Specs
    X Luxury Edition 2.5L, —, 5 SP MAN $11,880 – 15,840 2013 Subaru Forester 2013 X Luxury Edition Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Subaru Forester News

    Subaru Forester to become electric car soon, following hybrid SUV move to take on Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail - report

    Subaru Forester to become electric car soon, following hybrid SUV move to take on Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail - report

    23 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson
    2024 Subaru Forester pricing confirmed! Price increases for Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 rival ahead of the launch of next-gen family SUV

    2024 Subaru Forester pricing confirmed! Price increases for Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 rival ahead of the launch of next-gen family SUV

    14 Feb 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    Subaru Australia recalls more than 121,000 vehicles: Forester, XV, Impreza, and WRX models impacted

    Subaru Australia recalls more than 121,000 vehicles: Forester, XV, Impreza, and WRX models impacted

    4 Mar 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

    Opinion: why Holden Commodore didn't win

    9 Dec 2013 by Paul Gover

    2013 Australia's best cars announced

    20 Nov 2013 by Philip Heyward

    Which cars are the most comfortable?

    14 Nov 2013 by Paul Gover

    Subaru Forester FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Subaru Forester reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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