Forester Hybrid S AWD

Automatic | AWD | Hybrid
Forester Hybrid S AWD
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

Key Features

  • Features build upon the Forester 2.5i Hybrid L AWD
  • 5 Year Capped Price Servicing*
  • Leather accented seat trim
  • Electric sunroof

Features

  • Features build upon the Forester 2.5i Hybrid L AWD
  • Satellite navigation
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier*
  • 18" alloy wheels - silver 5 spoke design
  • Powered tailgate

Subaru Forester 2.5i-S AWD 50 Years Edition

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
Subaru Forester 2.5i-S AWD 50 Years Edition
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Autumn Green Metallic
Horizon Blue Pearl
Cascade Green Silica
Magnetite Grey Metallic
Crystal Black Silica

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty*
  • Dark Grey high lustre 18” alloy wheels
  • Leather accented seat trim (black)
  • Black - Roof rails, front grille, foglight

Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty*
  • Dark Grey high lustre 18” alloy wheels
  • Leather accented seat trim (black)
  • Black - Roof rails, front grille, foglight garnish, front and rear under guards and window sills
  • Crystal Black – Shark fin antenna, door mirror caps, side and rear garnish
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier*
  • Electric sunroof
  • Black rear badges
  • 50 Years Edition badges
  • X-Mode - 2 mode

Forester 2.5i AWD 50 Years Edition

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
Forester 2.5i AWD 50 Years Edition
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Horizon Blue Pearl
Magnetite Grey Metallic
Crystal Black Silica

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty*
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • Leather accented seat trim (black)

Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty*
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • Leather accented seat trim (black)
  • Upgraded dash panel, upgraded centre console trim and upgraded door trim
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 8" touchscreen
  • 50 Years Edition badges
  • X-Mode

Forester Hybrid L AWD

Automatic | AWD | 4 Cylinder
Forester Hybrid L AWD

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist technology
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 8" Touchscreen
  • Cloth seat trim
  • X-Mode

Features

  • Collision Avoidance
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Active Torque Vectoring System
  • Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Pedestrian alert system
  • Driver Monitoring System - Driver Focus featuring: Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details.
  • Auto door mirror adjustment
  • Auto driver seat adjustment
  • Distraction Warning
  • Drowsiness Warning
  • Facial Recognition
  • Gesture-controlled temperature adjustment
  • Climate Control setting (last used)
  • MFD display (last used)
  • MID display (last used)
  • Reverse camera
  • Vision Assist featuring:
  • Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
  • EyeSight® Assist Monitor
  • Front View Monitor (FVM)
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
  • Side View Monitor (SVM)
  • Collision Protection
  • SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjunction with seat belts.
  • Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests
  • Height adjustable rear seat headrests
  • Ring-shaped passenger safety cell
  • Child Safety
  • Child seat anchor points (x3)
  • Rear door child locks
  • Isofix child restraint anchor points - (x2)
  • Intelligent Driving Dynamics
  • Auto Stop Start
  • Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive):
  • Intelligent (I) mode
  • Sport (S) mode
  • e-Active Shift Control
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system featuring:
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Emergency Lane Keep Assist
  • Lane Centring Function
  • Lane Departure Prevention
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Sway Warning
  • Lead Vehicle Start Alert
  • Pre-Collision Braking System
  • Pre-Collision Brake Assist
  • Pre-Collision Throttle Management
  • Autonomous Emergency Steering
  • Speed Limiter
  • X-Mode
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • Chassis and Mechanism
  • Front and rear stabiliser
  • Exterior
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Body coloured mirrors
  • Silver coloured mirrors
  • Body coloured rear garnish
  • Chrome look door handles
  • Chrome look window sills
  • Door mirrors:
  • Auto-dipping (passenger side)
  • Heated
  • Indicators
  • Position memory
  • Power-folding
  • Electric sunroof
  • Engine cover
  • Exterior grade badge
  • Front and rear wipers with front de-icer
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Mud guards - Rear
  • Puncture repair kit
  • Rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen glass - Privacy Glass
  • Rear spoiler
  • Reverse camera washer
  • Roof rails
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Tail pipe cover
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 18" alloy wheels
  • Lighting - Exterior
  • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - LED
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlights - dusk-sensing
  • Headlights - self-levelling LED with auto off
  • Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dual zone climate control with rear vents
  • Security
  • DataDotDNA® security system DataDotDNA® is a theft deterrent not a theft prevention mechanism.
  • Immobiliser security system
  • Instrumentation and Controls
  • Adjustable steering wheel - height and telescopic
  • Electroluminescent gauges with colour MID
  • Manual mode
  • Paddle gear shifters
  • Sports pedals
  • Multi-Function Displays
  • Multi-Information Display unit (MID) featuring:
  • 4.2" LCD screen
  • Multi-Function Display unit (MFD) featuring:
  • 6.3" LCD screen
  • Storage
  • Cargo hooks
  • Cargo ceiling hooks
  • Centre console box
  • Cupholders - centre console
  • Cupholders - rear
  • Door pockets with integrated bottle holder - front and rear
  • Overhead console - sunglass holder
  • Pull-out cargo area tie down points
  • Retractable cargo blind
  • Convenience
  • 12V/120W power jack(s) - 3
  • USB-A charge port - rear passengers - 2
  • Intermittent variable speed front windscreen wipers
  • Rain-sensing front windscreen wipers
  • Power mirrors and windows - Driver & front passenger window with auto function
  • Powered tailgate
  • Auto-dimming rear view mirror
  • Auto door lock/unlock
  • Smart key and push-start ignition
  • Sunvisors - illuminated with vanity mirrors - driver and front passenger
  • Sunvisor extensions
  • Interior Trims
  • Leather steering wheel / gear shift Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather.
  • Seat trim - cloth
  • Seat trim - leather accented Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather.
  • Seat trim colour - black
  • Seat trim colour - grey & black
  • Seat trim colour - platinum & black
  • Seating Extras
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats
  • 8-way power seat - front passenger
  • 8-way power seat with dual memory - driver
  • Heated seats - driver and front passenger
  • Manual seat height lifter - driver
  • One touch electronic folding rear seats
  • Reclining rear seat
  • Entertainment
  • Integrated infotainment system featuring:
  • Satellite navigation
  • AM/FM radio
  • Digital radio (DAB+) Digital radio reception not available in all areas.
  • Single CD player
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Compatible Apple® or AndroidTM device required.
  • Wireless and/or wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Compatible Apple® or AndroidTM device required.
  • 6 speakers
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.
  • 7" touchscreen
  • 8" touchscreen
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth wireless technology specification of individual device.
  • Handsfree mobile communication
  • Audio streaming There may be restrictions on features available for certain models that are not fully compliant with AVCRP.
  • Voice command recognition
  • Auxiliary jack
  • USB-A connection/s - 2
  • Safety Rating
  • 5 star ANCAP safety rating (maximum 5) The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
  • ANCAP rating year - 2019 The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
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2.5i Sport AWD

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
2.5i Sport AWD
Crystal White Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Sapphire Blue Pearl
Magnetite Grey Metallic
Crystal Black Silica

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 5 Year Capped Price Servicing
  • 18" alloy wheels - dark metallic finish
  • Orange highlights - interior and exterior

Features

  • Safety Rating
  • 5 star ANCAP safety rating (maximum 5) The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Active Torque Vectoring system
  • 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Pedestrian alert system
  • Driver Monitoring System - Driver Focus featuring: Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details.
  • Drowsiness warning
  • Distraction warning
  • Facial recognition
  • Climate control setting (last used)
  • MFD display (last used)
  • MID display (last used)
  • Auto drivers seat adjustment
  • Auto door mirror adjustment
  • Rear view reverse camera
  • Vision Assist featuring:
  • Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
  • EyeSight® Assist Monitor
  • Front View Monitor (FVM)
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
  • Side View Monitor (SVM)
  • Collision Protection
  • SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjuction with seat belts.
  • Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
  • 3 point A/ELR rear seat belts
  • Height adjustable seat belt anchors - driver and front passenger
  • Seat belt warning lights - all seats
  • Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positions
  • Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests
  • Height adjustable rear seat headrests
  • Ring-shaped passenger safety cell
  • Child Safety
  • Child seat anchor points (x3)
  • Rear door child locks
  • Isofix Anchor points - (x2)
  • Intelligent Driving Dynamics
  • Auto Stop Start
  • Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive):
  • Intelligent (I) mode
  • Sport (S) mode
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system featuring:
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Emergency Lane Keep Assist
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Sway Warning
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Lead Vehicle Start Alert
  • Pre-Collision Braking System
  • Pre-Collision Brake Assist
  • Pre-Collision Throttle Management
  • Brake Light Recognition
  • Speed Limiter
  • Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC)
  • X-Mode - 2 mode
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • Chassis and Mechanism
  • Front and rear stabiliser
  • Exterior
  • Body coloured mirrors and door handles
  • Body coloured rear garnish - Black
  • Chrome look door handles
  • Silver coloured mirrors
  • Chrome look window sills
  • Detachable module type windscreen wipers
  • Door mirrors:
  • Auto-dipping (passenger side)
  • Heated
  • Indicators
  • Position memory
  • Power-folding - Auto
  • Electric sunroof
  • Engine cover
  • Exterior grade badge
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Wheel arch mouldings
  • Mud guards - Rear
  • Puncture repair kit
  • Rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen glass - Privacy Glass
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear view reverse camera washer
  • Roof rails - Orange inserts
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side cladding - Orange inserts
  • Tail pipe cover
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 18" alloy wheels
  • Front and rear wipers with front de-icer
  • Lighting - Exterior
  • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - LED
  • Front fog lights - LED
  • Headlights - dusk-sensing
  • Headlights - self-levelling LED with auto off
  • LED tail lights
  • Rear bumper reflector(s)
  • Rear combination lights
  • Rear LED stoplight
  • Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
  • Lighting - Interior
  • Blue interior illumination
  • Cabin and cargo area lights - LED for cargo only
  • Map lights (x2) - LED
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dual zone climate control with rear vents
  • Anti-dust filter
  • Front and side demisters
  • Floor heater ducts for rear passengers
  • Rear windscreen demister - Electric
  • Security
  • DataDotDNA® security system DataDotDNA® is a theft deterrent not a theft prevention mechanism.
  • Immobiliser security system
  • Instrumentation and Controls
  • Adjustable steering wheel - height and telescopic
  • Electroluminescent gauges with colour MID
  • Instrument cluster - Sport
  • Manual mode (automatic transmission and CVT)
  • One touch lane change indicator
  • Paddle gear shifters
  • Sports pedals
  • Steering wheel controls:
  • Audio
  • Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth wireless technology specification of individual device.
  • EyeSight®
  • MFD
  • MID
  • SI-Drive
  • Multi-Function Displays
  • Multi-Information Display unit (MID) featuring:
  • 4.2" LCD screen
  • Fuel economy and journey information
  • Rear seat reminder
  • Eco-gauge display
  • EyeSight® display
  • Auto Stop Start information
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • SI-Drive display
  • Warning display
  • X-Mode display
  • Bluetooth® phone display Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth wireless technology specification of individual device.
  • Digital speedometer
  • Multi-Function Display unit (MFD) featuring:
  • 6.3" LCD screen
  • Outside temperature and clock display
  • Journey and fuel economy information
  • Air-conditioning display
  • Energy flow display
  • EyeSight® display
  • Driver Monitoring System (DMS) display
  • Preventative Safety display
  • Electrical component operating condition display
  • Navigation display
  • Side View Monitor display
  • Front View Monitor display
  • X-Mode display
  • Audio display
  • Twin trip meter (switchable)
  • Storage
  • Cargo hooks
  • Cupholders - centre console
  • Cupholders - rear
  • Door pockets with integrated bottle holder - front and rear
  • Front centre tray
  • Overhead console - sunglass holder
  • Pull-out cargo area tie down points
  • Retractable cargo blind
  • Seat back pocket - driver and front passenger side
  • Convenience
  • 12V/120W power jacks - 3
  • USB charge port - rear passengers - 2
  • Boot/tailgate unlock on remote central locking keys
  • Push open fuel lid
  • Intermittent variable speed front windscreen wipers
  • Rain-sensing front windscreen wipers
  • Power mirrors and windows - Driver & passenger window with auto
  • Powered rear tailgate
  • Power steering
  • Rear seat centre armrest - Black W/Chrome look
  • Auto door lock/unlock
  • Remote central locking
  • Remote central locking keys (x2)
  • Smart key and push-start ignition
  • Sunvisors - illuminated with vanity mirrors - driver and front passenger
  • Sunvisor extensions
  • Interior Trims
  • Cargo area carpet colour - wagon and SUV models - Black
  • Carpet trim - black
  • Leather steering wheel and gear shift - Orange Stitching Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather.
  • Seat trim - cloth
  • Seat trim - cloth - water repellent Water repellent fabric repels water so that the fabric is not easily penetrated by small amounts of water. Fabric is not 100% water proof. Intermittent treatment (at owner’s cost) may be required to maintain water-repellent characteristics.
  • Seat trim - leather accented Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather.
  • Seat trim colour - black
  • Seat trim colour - grey & black
  • Seat trim colour - platinum & black
  • Shift boot (AT)
  • Seating Extras
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats
  • 8-way power seat - front passenger
  • 8-way power seat with dual memory - driver
  • Manual seat height lifter - driver
  • One touch electronic folding rear seats
  • Reclining rear seat
  • Heated seats - driver and front passenger
  • Entertainment
  • Integrated infotainment system featuring:
  • Satellite navigation
  • AM/FM radio
  • Digital radio (DAB+) Digital radio station coverage dependent on vehicle location.
  • Single CD player
  • Siri® compatibility Requires compatible Siri® enabled Apple® device to be paired with the infotainment system.
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Compatible Apple® or AndroidTM device required.
  • 6 speakers
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.
  • 6.5" LCD touchscreen
  • 8" LCD touchscreen
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth wireless technology specification of individual device.
  • Handsfree mobile communication
  • Audio streaming There may be restrictions on features available for certain models that are not fully compliant with AVCRP.
  • Voice command recognition
  • Auxiliary jack
  • USB connection/s - (x2)
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2.5i Premium AWD

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
2.5i Premium AWD
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

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 5 Year Capped Price Servicing
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system

Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty*
  • 18" alloy wheels
  • Premium cloth seat trim
  • Satellite navigation
  • Powered seats - driver and front passenger
  • Powered tailgate
  • Integrated infotainment system featuring:
  • Satellite navigation
  • AM/FM radio
  • Digital radio (DAB+)*
  • Single CD player
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity*
  • 6 speakers
  • 8" touchscreen
  • Voice command recognition
  • Auxiliary jack
  • USB connection/s (x2)
  • SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee*
  • Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests
  • Height adjustable rear seat headrests
  • Ring-shaped passenger safety cell
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Active Torque Vectoring system
  • Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Child seat anchor points (x3)
  • Rear door child locks
  • Isofix child restraint anchor points (x2)
  • 5 star ANCAP safety rating (maximum 5)
  • ANCAP rating year 2019
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2.5i AWD

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
2.5i AWD
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

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 5 Year Capped Price Servicing
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system

Features

  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 8" Touchscreen
  • Cloth seat trim
  • X-Mode
  • Integrated infotainment system featuring:
  • AM/FM radio
  • Digital radio (DAB+)*
  • Single CD player
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity*
  • 6 speakers
  • 8" touchscreen
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with:*
  • Handsfree mobile communication
  • Audio streaming*
  • Voice command recognition
  • Auxiliary jack
  • USB connection/s (x2)
  • SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee*
  • Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests
  • Height adjustable rear seat headrests
  • Ring-shaped passenger safety cell
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Active Torque Vectoring system
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Reverse camera
  • Child seat anchor points (x3)
  • Rear door child locks
  • Isofix child restraint anchor points
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2.5i-S AWD

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
2.5i-S AWD
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

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 5 Year Capped Price Servicing
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system

Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty*
  • 18" alloy wheels - silver 5 spoke design
  • Leather accented seat trim
  • 8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier*
  • Electric sunroof
  • X-Mode - 2 mode
  • Integrated infotainment system featuring:
  • Satellite navigation
  • AM/FM radio
  • Digital radio (DAB+)*
  • Single CD player
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity*
  • 8" touchscreen
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with:*
  • Handsfree mobile communication
  • Audio streaming*
  • Voice command recognition
  • Auxiliary jack
  • USB connection/s (x2)
  • SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee*
  • Height adjustable seat belt anchors - driver and front passenger
  • Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests
  • Ring-shaped passenger safety cell
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Active Torque Vectoring system
  • Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Reverse camera
  • Vision Assist featuring:
  • Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
  • EyeSight® Assist Monitor
  • Front View Monitor (FVM)
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
  • Side View Monitor (SVM)
  • Child seat anchor points (x3)
  • Rear door child locks
  • Isofix child restraint anchor points (x2)
  • 5 star ANCAP safety rating (maximum 5)
  • ANCAP rating year 2019
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2.5i-L AWD

Automatic | AWD | Petrol
2.5i-L AWD
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

Key Features

  • 5 Year/Unlimited Km Warranty
  • 5 Year Capped Price Servicing
  • Subaru's Vision Assist
  • EyeSight® Driver Assist system

Features

  • Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
  • Front View Monitor (FVM)
  • Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
  • Heated seats - driver and front passenger
  • Integrated infotainment system featuring:
  • AM/FM radio
  • Digital radio (DAB+)*
  • Single CD player
  • 6 speakers
  • 8" touchscreen
  • Voice command recognition
  • Auxiliary jack
  • USB connection/s (x2)
  • SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee*
  • Height and angle adjustable front seat headrests
  • Height adjustable rear seat headrests
  • Ring-shaped passenger safety cell
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Active Torque Vectoring system
  • Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Driver Monitoring System - Driver Focus featuring: *
  • Drowsiness warning
  • Distraction warning
  • Facial recognition
  • Gesture-controlled temperature adjustment
  • Climate control setting (last used)
  • MFD display (last used)
  • MID display (last used)
  • Reverse camera
  • Child seat anchor points (x3)
  • Rear door child locks
  • Isofix child restraint anchor points
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Forester

Available in these colours

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
Sapphire Blue Pearl

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Best back seats ever

To all the rear passengers out there: we see you. Between the two quick-charge USB ports and the directional rear air conditioning vents, you are road-trip ready. You’re welcome.

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Satellite navigation

Sure, getting lost can lead to some memorable discoveries. But when you just want to get from A to B, Forester’s satellite navigation1 system has you covered. When you’re behind the wheel, it’s the best of both worlds.

1. Satellite navigation not available on Forester 2.5i AWD, Forester 2.5i-L AWD, or Forester Hybrid L AWD variants.

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Heated front seats

Getting out of your comfort zone can help you appreciate the moment, but in the Forester you’re always in control. No matter what temperature it is outside, dual-zone climate control and rear vents fine-tune how it feels inside. Plus, the front seats are heated1.

1. Heated front seats standard on all variants except Forester 2.5i AWD.

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Powered tailgate

Families never travel light – we get it. And that’s why you get selected Forester variants featuring a refined powered tailgate. Just load all your gear in and push a button. Ready to go.

* Standard on Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i-S AWD and Hybrid S AWD variants only.

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Hear the love

From podcasts to the songs you love, enjoy it all in crisp, clean, superior sound from Forester’s six speakers. Or crank it up in the Forester 2.5i-S AWD and Hybrid S AWD with a premium Harman Kardon®1 system – 8 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier – all fine-tuned for Forester’s cabin.

1. Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.

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EyeSight® Driver Assist

Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist technology is world-class and category-leading safety technology. With dual colour forward facing stereo cameras intelligently and discreetly located behind the windscreen, EyeSight® Driver Assist scans the road ahead for unanticipated dangers. It’s like having a second pair of eyes looking out for you. This advanced system provides extra awareness, safety, and added peace of mind every time you drive.

All Forester variants now include Lane Centring Function, Lane Departure Prevention and Autonomous Emergency Steering, designed to avoid frontal collisions, lane drifting and low speed impacts. It can ‘lock on’ to vehicles directly in front and, when used together with Adaptive Cruise Control, can slow, stop and accelerate to maintain a safe driving distance.

It also recognises pedestrians, motorcycles and cyclists within its field of vision. Depending on conditions, the Pre-Collision Braking System can help to minimise impact and damage. If the speed is less than 30 km/h, the car may be brought to a complete stop prior to impact.

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5-Star ANCAP Rating

The work Subaru have put into the revolutionary safety features in the Subaru Forester hasn’t gone unnoticed. ANCAP1 awarded it a 5-star safety rating solidifying its reputation as one of the safest SUVs on the market.

Book a test drive of one of the most advanced SUV Subaru has ever made.

1. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.

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Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)

Sometimes you have to stand your ground. With Auto Vehicle Hold, hydraulic brake pressure holds the Forester firmly in place and ensure the wheels keep their traction and you move forward without rolling back.

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Driver Monitoring System (DMS)

Distractions can happen at any moment, just ask any parent. Forester’s revolutionary Driver Monitoring System1 uses tech to keep you tuned in to the road. Driver Focus uses a camera to monitor the driver for signs of fatigue or distraction and warns them if it detects that the driver is not focused or keeping their eyes on the road ahead, for whatever reason. Forester’s Driver Monitoring System1 also features advanced temperature adjustment, allowing you to have complete control of the temperature through simple hand gestures. This amazing feature helps you stay focused on the journey ahead.

1. Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details. Driver Monitoring System not available on Subaru Forester 2.5i AWD.

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Subaru's Vision Assist

Being truly in the moment begins with seeing more, especially on the road, so Subaru’s Vision Assist comes standard in all 2023 Subaru Forester variants. Radar sensors detect approaching vehicles and the system warns the driver. All 2023 Subaru Forester variants also have Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to help you anticipate other cars when you reverse. All Subaru Forester variants, excluding 2.5i AWD, have Side View Monitor, Adaptive Driving Beam, Front View Monitor and Reverse Automatic Braking.

Structural Safety

The Subaru Global Platform puts passenger protection above all else, because nothing is more important. A stronger chassis and improved rigidity improve collision energy absorption by 40% over the previous generation model, and higher-strength tensile steel panels and increased impact resistance help reduce the risk of passenger injury in both frontal and side collisions.

We see you

Every moment on the road is safer with Subaru Forester’s superior driver visibility. The open glasshouse, slender pillars, minimal blind spots, and airy sunroof1 let in plenty of light. Plus, because life is unpredictable, cameras let you see behind you to help ensure everyone’s safety.

1. Available on Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i-S AWD and Hybrid S AWD only.

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Subaru have taken the pressure off you with TPMS, so while you’re in the moment and focused on the road, the Forester is focused on the tyres that grip it and will alert you when the pressure is low.

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Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)

Let Forester’s LED Steering Responsive Headlights light up your life as they follow every turn, in corners, and the hawk-eye shaped headlights brilliantly illuminate what’s in front of you, giving you more time to react. Meanwhile, stylish LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) makes it easier for others to see you coming … and admire what they see.

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Push button start

Forester’s smart key and push-button start make every drive start seamlessly. And keyless entry means your hands are free to juggle those gelatos and sandy beach towels.

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Rear view reverse camera

Move forward with confidence knowing what’s behind you thanks to Forester’s reverse camera wide view so you can anticipate the unexpected. And with the reverse camera washer, the view is always crystal clear.

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Show your best side

Look good, feel good with the design of Subaru’s side mirrors. A lower position on the door improves your vision, and they can fold in when you park. In selected variants the 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i-S AWD and Hybrid S AWD, the passenger side mirror will dip down when you’re in reverse. Finally, side mirrors that take centre stage.

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Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Gravel. Bitumen. Dirt. Seize the surface and take a spontaneous detour knowing that Subaru’s award winning Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system will keep you grounded. The on-board computer constantly optimises traction and grip on every wheel, giving you a rock-solid grip on the road.

Learn more about AWD vs 4WD

Lineartronic® CVT

Forester’s Lineartronic® CVT responds perfectly to every moment of your journey. Tweaked to react to every touch. Highway cruising or hill climbing, Forester’s engine operates in its optimal power range no matter where you drive.

Hybrid e-Boxer

Intelligent hybrid technology in action. Built around the e-Boxer, Subaru’s next generation power unit, Hybrid Forester delivers better low speed acceleration and torque, for a highly responsive drive with effortless efficiency and lower fuel consumption when compared to all petrol variants. Working in synergy with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the e-Boxer captures excess engine power and braking energy to recharge the electric battery – so you need never plug it in.

Standard on Subaru Forester Hybrid L AWD and Hybrid  S AWD variants only

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Subaru Global Platform (SGP)

The Subaru Global Platform optimises cornering, handling, stability, comfort and safety. Increased rigidity and a lower centre of gravity increase performance and decrease noise and vibration when compared to the previous generation Forester.

Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive)

Every moment and every drive is different, so Forester was designed to embrace any situation and put you in control. Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) technology lets you choose between distinctly different modes including Intelligent (I) mode, with its smooth, well-balanced response and lighter on fuel consumption, or the performance-enhancing Sport (S) mode.

Standard on Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD, 2.5i-S AWD and Hybrid S AWD variants only.

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Protecton - Carpet Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Weather Shields
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Carpet Mat Set

 

Explorer - Carpet Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Tow Bar
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Weather Shields (Chrome)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Carpet Mat Set

 

Essential - Carpet Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Carpet Mat Set

 

Essential - Rubber Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Rubber Mat Set

Protection - Rubber Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Weather Shields
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Rubber Mat Set

Explorer - Rubber Mats includes:
  • Cargo Tray
  • Tow Bar
  • Weather Shields
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Carpet Mat Set

Protection - Carpet Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Weather Shields (Chrome)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Carpet Mat Set

Explorer - Carpet Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Tow Bar
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Weather Shields (Chrome)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Carpet Mat Set

Protection - Rubber Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Weather Shields (Chrome)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Rubber Mat Set

Explorer - Rubber Mats includes:

 

  • Cargo Tray
  • Tow Bar
  • Cargo Step Panel (Resin)
  • Weather Shields (Chrome)
  • Mud Guards Front
  • Rubber Mat Set

What are the safety features in a Forester

It’s the weekend set closest to January 8 of each year that I pack up the family in our all-wheel drive Forester SUV and head to Central West NSW to the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. It’s traditionally a weekend where I don’t have to work, so every moment is a chance to do, right? It’s Now or Never as Elvis once said. 

Parkes was once best known for The Dish, the radio telescope that helped broadcast the moon landing. Today, this heritage town is famous for the hordes of Elvis fans who make the annual pilgrimage to honour the King. 

My wife and I are children of the 60’s, so on our first trip we weren’t quite sure how our two kids (one of the 90’s, the other of the Noughties) would cope. 

It’s around a 5 hour trip from Sydney, a lot longer than our usual weekenders. It never ceases to amaze me how the tech, safety and luxury features of the Forester 2.5i Premium AWD SUV allow us to peacefully enjoy our lengthy time together in the car. There is no Shake Rattle and Roll as we drive on the not so perfect roads past Bathurst and Orange. I have the Forester’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to thank for that. 

As every father is entitled to, I find the chance to torment the kids. I connect immediately with the Apple CarPlay® and start the soundtrack to the weekend. I play Elvis tunes for hours. Trying my hardest to brainwash the kids. You may say Don’t Be Cruel, yet my wife and I see just how long before they break. So far, they haven’t made it past Katoomba before that happens. They use the voice control and change it to Ariana Grande when we stop for a coffee reviver break. 

We never can remember the name of our Lodge, so let’s just say we pull up into our modest Heartbreak Hotel. It’s Thursday night and we attend the Miss Priscilla Lookalike Dinner at the Parkes Service Club Starlight Room. 

It’s another hot Friday, so we take it easy. We support all the Elvis buskers. Make an attempt at the Hound Dog (Hot Dog) Eating Contest. Head for an air-conditioned pub lunch and stand at the counter alongside a gaggle of Elvis’s as you order a schooner. If we have the strength, we catch an Elvis Impersonator Gala Show at the Leagues Club Lounge that night. 

Saturday is the big day. Elvis breakfasts, The Street Parade, the all-day concerts at Cooke Park, the Junior Elvis and Priscilla Lookalike Competitions, Elvis Bowls, Elvis Tribute shows and so, so much more. More Bossa Nova and Rock-A-Hula than you can imagine. Our Sunday is our day of rest. We attend the Elvis Gospel Service in the morning. No need to travel to a Las Vegas Chapel, this is the Outback chance to have your wedding vows renewed by an Elvis celebrant. 

All weekend we have sought air conditioning, and it’s no different as we drive out of Heartbreak Hotel’s car-park to begin our short drive out to The Dish. With dual-zone climate control and the rear vents on, there is Peace in the Valley for the four of us. After our last photo-op, I put the SUV on Return To Sender mode. On comes the Adaptive Cruise Control and we make the steady car safety trip back to Sydney. 

The kids use the voice control and ask for my Best Of Elvis playlist for our soundtrack going home. To our surprise, Elvis has made an impact on our two Gen-‘Whatevers’. They may not go out and buy some Blue Suede Shoes, but they always say yes when we ask if they still want to have an Elvis weekend away with Mum and Dad. 

  Delly Carr

Subaru Ambassador

19 May 2021

Find out why Forester has incredible visibility

My obsession with cowboys goes back a long way. As a child in fact, sitting alongside Dad watching B&W John Wayne Westerns on the old TV. John Wayne’s name conjures up images of sunsets, cowboy hats, gunfighters and the tough heritage of the frontier. 

As I got older I longed to know if the cowboy still existed. Was the lifestyle just fables of the past? Was being a cowboy still a lifestyle or medium of expression? 

Ever since man rode a horse, there has been cowboy wisdom. One such saying is “If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride.” I was ready. I packed my cameras, put on my faded jeans and boots, climbed into the driver’s seat of the AWD SUV, and began the quest to discover my boyhood vision of what a true-blue Aussie Cowboy might be. 

My highway travels took me to Rodeos in Mt Isa, Wyong, Morriset, Nowra, and Picton. “ A good old rodeo never hurt anyone,” I kept thinking. Yet only a city boy would say something silly like that. I’m a city slicker from Sydney, I say no lie, but just to get me ‘being country’, a quick search of the DAB+ Digital Radio and I find two Country Radio Stations to get me more in tune with Rodeo living. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton should do the trick. I’ll fool everyone. 

“When in doubt, let your horse do the thinkin’.” My Forester 2.5i Premium AWD SUV was indeed my thinking horse during the month-long photo commission. One of Subaru’s most impressive safety technologies, Vision Assist provided me with information and alerts to avoid any scratch, dents or collisions, front, side or rear during the quest. I don’t know how I used to drive without the Blind Spot Monitor light in the door mirror housing. Driver visibility in all directions allowed me to safely navigate all conditions of the journey, the highways through to the dusty country roads, the muddy country showgrounds, erratic horse and bull trailers, and enthusiastically driven pickup trucks. 

“Rodeo ain’t no ordinary life. But a cowboy ain’t no ordinary man.” 

Cowboy films often show cowboys who are handsome, clean shaven, young and fair-skinned. In real life the Aussie cowboys were far from that. They were covered in dust and it looked like some time since they washed or shaved. Usually their horses were more handsome than they were. 

“The only good reason to ride a bull is to meet a nurse”. 

Funny and true to a certain extent, but I saw and photographed so much more to rodeo. A cowboy is indeed a man with guts (and a horse). It is a lifestyle that offers heartbreak and rewards in equal measure. It may seem the embodiment of a fading American dream, but it is a tough shot at fame with many broken bones and long roads. Explosive action, danger, extraordinary skill and a refined talent. The most rugged individuals in sport. A life envied by many but experienced by few. 

Without complaint, the all-wheel drive Forester helped me to pursue the completion of a moody photography portfolio within the dust and mud of Rodeo arenas. I am so glad I took that journey, a moment that was my chance to do. I wiped the mud off my boots and bid farewell as I drove home from my last rodeo. But there was only silence. For “a cowboy never says goodbye, it’s not in his nature.”
 

Delly Carr

Subaru Ambassador

19 May 2021

The clever features I discovered in the Forester

The family and I spend a lot of time in the Forester SUV. Mostly on day trips and weekenders. There are a lot of clever features and small details I have discovered in the car since purchasing it. That keeps all four of us comfortable, calm, and content when on the freeways. 

That mood changes to the opposite end of the spectrum when I tell them that time is getting away and I ask that we leave country café cheese and crackers, the hot chocs and the banoffee pie behind and head for the nearest antiques and collectables stores. The kids will then almost always object to the dust and rust that I love scavenging through. 

I’m an old skool photographer. It hurts deep inside when I have to try and accept that the modern-day camera has changed in function, look and design. “It’s a phone” I complain, “not a camera”. I find it hard to accept the truth that things ultimately change. 

You see, I started as a 7yo with a plastic 99c supermarket camera and 2 rolls of black and white film. It stayed a hobby, a hobby that became my vocation after I finished my university degree. Then in my early years as a professional, I made the hesitant jump from film to digital cameras. Once again, I didn’t want to accept the truth. As challenging as it was, I loved using film. 

My wife calls it my mid-life crisis (it seems to have lasted for a lot longer than that though) but I do love the thrill of the hunt, to find as much of the old skool world of photography that I can lay my hands and spare dollars on. 

So the family come along with me, pretending that they are mildly interested in helping me look. Just to keep Dad happy. Yet they know I don’t want to be like everyone else. I’ll spend a lot of time to look for the unusual, the rustic, the unique, the rare, and the highly collectable. No Kodak Box Brownies for me, everyone has one of those in their dusty cupboards. 

I’ve cunningly spent the day softening them up with good food, good shopping, and great experiences. I’ve even played their music on Apple CarPlay® through Subaru’s infotainment system to give them no excuse to complain about anything. For now it is my turn to get into as many Antique stores before the sun sets. 

Although in haste between stores, I drive carefully, safely and within the road rules. To shave those few minutes though, I’m constantly working alongside the clever features my Forester 2.5i Premium SUV has to offer me; with Subaru’s Vision Assist including the Blind Spot Warning Monitor, Front View Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The safety technology and rear parking sensors could mean the difference in getting that rare camera in my hand, or that forlorn feeling as I see the front store closing as I approach. 

The kids I know don’t want to travel home with grumpy Dad. So they let Dad have his time impersonating Indiana Jones for a short while, for he just might let us all have a fast food burger dinner from the roadside restaurant on the way home. 

Say Cheese now takes on a different meaning when we order the burgers and extras at the Drive-Thru. 

 

Delly Carr

Subaru Ambassador

19 May 2021

How to drive your Forester off road

I will start from the outset by letting you all know that I am absolutely terrified of heights. Climbing a ladder, playing tourist at the top of the Eiffel Tower, or climbing up into sporting stadium rooftop walkways to help me ‘get that shot’, the heart pounds faster the breath gets quicker and anxiety starts to stifle every muscle in my body. 

Nikon asked me recently to ‘test-drive’ some new ‘top-secret’ camera models and lenses by shooting various sports, with rock climbing being on that list of five. For some momentary lapse of reason, I said yes, forgetting that photography and my fear of heights were not compatible in any way shape or form. 

During pre-planning I was able to acquire the talent of Australia’s leading female Rock climber Monique Forestier to be my ‘model’, and Simon Carter, Australia’s leading authority on climbing in Australia, to assist me with climbing spots, weather, safety, and correct etiquette. We organised our meeting place pre-dawn in Leura, Blue Mountains NSW, a 2-hour drive from home. 

I packed my all-wheel drive SUV with the arsenal of heavy photography and bulky climbing gear I was capable of taking. There was so much room in the back even to place a crate full of my fear and anxiety next to the gear. 

With my head full of Who What When Where and How to ‘get that shot’, all those things I rehearse over and over in my head before each shoot, my mind was also overflowing with the unknown of new camera gear and the new experience of climbing. My moment and ‘chance to do’ was getting near. The Forester was designed with my task in mind. Without knowing in advance that it would. I needed the space and capacity that the split folding rear seats gave me. The front fog lights, Steering Responsive Headlights, and heated driver’s seat kept me calm during the cold dark dawn hours in Leura. Even a small thing like the powered tailgate is such a godsend when your hands are trying to juggle so much gear. 

For my first time here was my chance to drive the SUV off road as we jumped off the tar to get closer and more accessible to the climbing spot. I was not in any physical capacity able to carry my load, so the closer to the spot the better I said. The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive helped me to control and manoeuvre in rough, uneven conditions that I would never have encounter in my suburb. I didn’t need that added stress about bumping the car when all I can think about was being helpless and ‘Out On A Ledge’. 

Light was just starting to peak over the horizon as we bushwalked the last 100-metres or so to the edge. The air was still. Simon and Monique went through their setup routine, it’s not about the thrill of undertaking the climb to them, it’s all about her safety and mine right now. I was so okay with that, I had recently bought the Subaru SUV knowing it was one of the safest family cars going around town. 

They were so excited to climb. It was the perfect morning. There was an ‘inversion layer’ that day, a layer of fog below us, so it looked like Monique was climbing amongst the clouds. She started her descent, just as I was harnessed and assisted centimetre by centimetre to the edge, physically and mentally. Simon was cursing as he forgot his camera at home. 

I got some great pictures and some more. It paid to have got the best that day. Australia’s best climber doing what she did best. Monique made it look so easy, I was continually gobsmacked how someone was so cool and at peace floating in air, way above the earth held only by a rope. 

Simon knew his stuff. He picked the right place and right atmospheric conditions for a picture. Most importantly he kept me calm, his attention to detail and my safety was above and beyond what I would normally expect. 

I’d say a bit like my Forester 2.5i Premium SUV. 

 

Delly Carr

Subaru Ambassador

19 May 2021

Accessories that protect your car

For an athlete there is no more defining moment in their life than the Olympic Games. For four or more years, the Games consumes their life, and the scenario of body and mind competing in the Games is monotonously but importantly played over and over again. A forecast of moments in which they will anticipate, react to, and live when the set day of competition arrives. 

The same moments that I must try to anticipate, react to, and live when they are presented to me. I have been a full-time professional sports photographer here in Australia for 30 years. A photograph ‘fixes the moment’ of an event. In that moment, the photograph preserves what the eye might otherwise not capture.  

As a sports photographer, my work will constantly revolve around each one of these set moments. There will be many. But unlike the athlete, I will have little control over the biology of that moment. And so, vision and reflex become my key focus. 

So herein lays the essence of why I chose to be a sports photographer. My world is about moments – quick fleeting moments that are otherwise missed - but brought into existence by the physical photograph. And the moments are many, the moments are quick, and the moments all exist with different biologies to each other. The biology is determined by the vision and portrayal that the photographer judges as being part of its outer skin. The sports photographer puts a little of his own self into his grand vision, and ultimately the exhibition of that captured moment.  

For I know I am blessed. For I witness and record a special time in these athlete’s lives. A time which impacts and shapes their present and future. Time that swings from one end of the emotional spectrum to the other. Or time that swings from one end of the physical spectrum to the other. 

You need to understand what’s missing when you take a photo. Your eyes are just one part. All your five senses must move. The five senses are body, feeling, perception, intention, and consciousness. 

The same goes when driving. Like my Nikon camera, the Subaru Forester SUV is an essential part of my hardware when moving from one commission to another. I travel the state in my Forester 2.5i Premium AWD SUV to complete my quest to record the athlete’s special moment. Every moment is a chance to do. 

From Sydney to the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains to photograph the Australian Ladies Rowing Team. To the AIS in Canberra to shoot our Australian Dolphins Swim Team, Water Polo Team, or drive to the Rally nearby. To Jindabyne to photograph our Off Road Xtreme Athletes in their attempt to swim, cycle and run in the wilds of the Snowy Mountains. To Crookwell, the home of Field Hockey in Australia. Or to Port Macquarie to photograph Australia’s endurance triathletes competing in the Triathlon each April. 

I drive with a mind chock full of thought about exposures, light, shutter speeds, pixels, vision, and what my opportunities might be. That’s why my partnership with the Forester has grown beyond man and machine. My cloudy brain is always cleared and offset by the Forester’s SUV visibility to keep my mind on the driving by detecting and alerting me of all things unsafe. The Adaptive Cruise Control is by far my favourite feature. Lane Departure Warnings keeps me cool and in control. And whilst I haven’t had to use it so far, knowing that the Pre-Collision Braking System is there brings calm to my long-distance drive. 

Each year, many pictures are taken and many kms are driven. I’m merely a photographer progressing towards a goal ….. with a car, a camera and a passion. 

 

Delly Carr

Subaru Ambassador

19 May 2021

How to drive your Forester off road

So the big moment has arrived: you’ve Googled the terms “off-road SUV”, “all-wheel drive” and “AWD SUV”, you’ve read all the articles you can find, and you’ve watched all the videos. And don’t they look fun?  

Suitably inspired, you’ve gone out and bought yourself a brand spanking new off-road SUV, and now you can’t wait to give the all-wheel drive functionality a good workout over some rough terrain.  

Then the fear hits: sure you’ve got the book smarts when it comes to jumping behind the wheel of an off-road family car like an AWD SUV, but do you have the practical skills to drive this thing and not have yourself coming off looking like a rodeo clown trying to ride a bull? 

The good news is that modern AWD SUVs, like Subaru’s ever-popular Forester model, are incredibly intuitive and a world away from the daunting, tank-like off-road SUVs of yesteryear that were as intimidating to drive as they were to look at.  

Still, it’s good to know the basics when it comes to what your Forester off-road SUV can do and the best way to approach different driving scenarios when you’re behind the wheel of your new AWD SUV.  

Off-roading: what you need to know 

All-wheel drive is simple in theory – all four wheels are delivered power rather than just the front two, thus delivering superior grip – but also thankfully simple in practice, too.  

The Forester’s on-board computer is constantly monitoring the grip and traction of your AWD SUV for you and adapting to each new surface it encounters.  

A satellite-navigation system available on selected variants all but guarantees you’ll never get lost while seeking out an off-road adventure, and the Forester’s cutting edge EyeSight® Driver Assist technology with its forward facing stereo cameras will scan the road 24-7 for signs of danger.  

The Forester’s Driver Monitoring System* available on selected variants also scans your face while you drive, checking for signs of fatigue or delayed response and can help in ensuring you’re unlikely to make any costly mistakes while you’re behind the wheel.  

To make your off-road SUV adventure even sweeter, the Forester’s X-Mode optimises the vehicle for off-road conditions, offering highly useful functions such as Hill Descent Control when you’re dealing with particularly slippery descents, and depending on the variant, you can select the right mode for whatever terrain you’re tackling. 

Further learning  

If you still find the idea of off-roading in your SUV AWD a little daunting, be sure to investigate training courses and sessions for drivers who are new to the world of all-wheel-drive SUVs.  

Another hot tip: before embarking on your very first off-road adventure, make sure you buddy up with a more experienced off-roader who can teach you the ins and outs of using your AWD SUV in different environments.  

With some time and practice, you too will soon be able to brag to all and sundry that you’ve earned yourself the gritty handle of “off-roader.” An increasingly large section of the world is now your oyster. 

 

 CarsGuide

Paid Partnership

03 June 2021

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