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Brilliant off-road, and built to last forever
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8/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 508 litres (4 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,796 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,670 mm x 1,830 mm x ?? mm
Towing capacity 1,870 kg
First year tax rate £2,270
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
34.9 mpg
Battery size 0.6 kWh
Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 2.0i e-Boxer Lineartronic
Engine size 2.0 L Hybrid • 136 BHP
Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 7
Acceleration 12.2 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 0.6 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 508 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,796 litres
Length 4,670 mm
Width 1,830 mm
Wheelbase 2.67 m

Full features list

  • Fabric - Dark with blue stitch
  • Metallic paint
  • Opal paint
  • Silica paint
  • Special pearlescent paint
  • 10 way power adjustable driver seat and memory with lumbar support
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2 cupholders in front centre console
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with silver stitch
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • 8 way power adjust front passenger seat
  • Boot hooks
  • Centre console storage box
  • Cupholders - 2 in rear centre armrest
  • Defroster vents for front and side windows
  • Door pockets with bottle holder
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning system with anti-dust filter
  • Fabric upholstery with blue stitch
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front head restraints
  • Full model change
  • Heated front seats
  • ISOFIX adapted child seat anchors with tether anchors
  • Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirrors
  • Illuminated front row dual USB-A and USB-C ports with auxiliary audio input jack
  • LED interior lighting
  • Light silver passenger side panel trim
  • Luggage area lamp
  • Luggage hooks
  • Map lights
  • Matt black door handle and steering wheel trim finish
  • One-touch folding and reclining rear seats
  • Overhead console
  • Paddle shift controls
  • Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positions
  • Rear seat heater ducts
  • Retractable and removeable parcel shelf
  • Seat back pockets
  • Side door reinforcement beams
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Steering column support beam
  • Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
  • Automatic LED headlights with auto leveliser
  • Automatic LED steering responsive headlights
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • Dark grey painted door mirror caps
  • Front sports bumper
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Heated rear window with timer
  • High beam assist
  • Intermittent front and rear wash/wipe
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lights
  • Ladder type matt black roof rails
  • Matt black grille with gloss black accent line across
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Pop-up headlight washers
  • Power folding and heated door mirrors with built-in LED indicators
  • Power front and rear windows with driver and front passenger auto up/down function
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Roof spoiler
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side skirt accent in matt black finish
  • Single tailpipe
  • Subaru global platform
  • Third brake light
  • Towing VDC
  • Windscreen wiper de-icer
  • 360 degree surround camera
  • 4.3" LCD multi information display
  • Bluetooth system
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-Active shift
  • E-call
  • Eye sight assist monitor
  • Fuel lid lock release
  • SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) intelligent mode & sport mode
  • Seatbelt indicator light
  • Service interval indicator
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Subaru rear vehicle detection - blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert and reverse automatic braking
  • Voice recognition
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Wireless charger
  • X-Mode (2 modes) and hill descent control
  • 4 channel Anti-lock Brake System
  • Auto vehicle hold
  • Child proof locking system in rear door
  • Driver and front passenger front side airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake Assist
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front and rear curtain airbags
  • Front passenger seat cushion airbag
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
  • Hill start assist
  • Safety pedal system
  • Subaru advanced front airbag system
  • Three 3 point rear seatbelts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Whiplash reducing front seats
  • Deadlocks
  • Keyless smart entry with push button start
  • Occupant detection system
  • Remote control central locking
  • Thatcham cat 1 alarm system and immobiliser
  • SVDC - Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control
  • Self-leveliser (load-compensating rear struts)
  • Start/stop system
  • 18" dark metallic grey machined alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Illuminated second row dual USB-A & USB-C ports
  • Steering wheel mounted audio/cruise controls
  • Subaru 11.6 inch infotainment system with 6 speakers
  • Eyesight version 4.0 pack - Forester

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.