2015 Subaru Forester which sees the introduction of diesel CVT variants gets a $3500 price cut on some models.

THE 2015 SUBARU Forester will be up to $3500 cheaper than its predecessor, with the revised range now kicking off with the formerly mid-spec Forester 2.0i-L, which is priced from $29,990 (+ORC), a saving of $2500 over the superseded model. The Subaru Forester 2.0D-S manual is now $3500 cheaper at $39,490 (+ORC).

Subaru has also, with its 2015 Forester line-up announced its diesel-powered models would be available for the first time with a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission. With the Forester 2.0D-L (CVT) selling $35,490 (+ORC) and the 2.0D-S $41,490 (+ORC).

2015 Subaru Forester pricing

Forester 2.0i-L manual $29,990+ORC (-$2500)

Forester 2.5i-L auto $32,990+ORC (-$2000)

Forester 2.5i-S auto $39,490+ORC (-$3500)

Forester 2.0D-L manual $33,490+ORC (-$3000)

Forester 2.0D-L auto $35,490+ORC

Forester 2.0D-S manual $39,490+ORC (-$3500)

Forester 2.0D-S auto $42,490+ORC

Forester 2.0XT auto $40,990+ORC (-$1500)

Forester 2.0XT Premium auto $47,990+ORC (-$1500)

Engine and gearbox refinements add to the diesel variants efficiency and every Forester is now compliant with the strict EURO6 emission standard. Beyond that the new Forester gets a new infotainment systems which gets wide array of functions, including speech recognition, while a revised interior design, includes new-look heater controls. 

Subaru Australia Managing Director, Nick Senior, said: “The addition of the CVT to the Forester diesel is a huge boost to the range.

“We know through our dealer network that there is significant pent-up demand for Forester auto diesels, not least in regional and rural areas, where the benefits of fuel efficiency in long-range driving really come to the fore.

“Factor in the major infotainment changes and cabin refinements across the range and you have a formidable Forester package underpinned by the renowned Subaru traits of symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, five-star occupant safety, durability, rock-solid engineering and great retained value.

2015 Subaru Forester models at a glance

FORESTER 2.0i-L:

SAFETY

• ABS anti-lock brakes with four-wheel discs (ventilated front, solid rear), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist 
• Child seat anchor points x 3
• Curtain airbags – full length (front and rear)
• Driver’s knee airbag
• Dual front airbags
• Dual side airbags 
• Fog lamp integrated daytime running lights
• Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters 
• Front adjustable seatbelt anchorages
• Height adjustable seatbelt anchors
• ISOFIX child seat anchorages (two rear seats) 
• Rear door child lock
• Reversing camera
• Safety pedals – shock absorbing brake and clutch pedals
• Seatbelt indicator lights – all seats
• Side intrusion bars
• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• Three-point A/ELR rear centre seatbelt
• Vehicle Dynamics Control 

INTERIOR

• 7-inch touchscreen entertainment with Pandora compatibility – steering wheel controls
• Auto Stop Start
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Bottle holders in each door + two cup holders in centre consoles 
• Cargo area light
• Cargo hooks (four)
• Cargo security blind
• Central locking – remote
• Chrome-type inner door handles
• Cruise control – steering wheel buttons
• Driver’s footrest
• Dual zone climate control air conditioning
• Front puddle lamps
• Height and reach adjustable steering column 
• Height adjustable driver’s seat
• Immobiliser security system
• Leather steering wheel and gearshift
• Luggage hooks (four)
• Luminescent gauges
• Map lights (2)
• Multi-Function Display 
• Overhead console
• Power steering, mirrors and windows
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear seat centre armrest
• Rear seat recline
• Remote fuel lid release – tethered fuel cap
• Seatback pockets 
• Security blind
• Steering wheel audio, phone, cruise and MFD controls 
• Two remote central locking keys
• USB connection x 2
• Vanity mirror
• 60/40 split/fold rear seat 
• 12V/120W power jacks (three)

EXTERIOR

• 17-inch alloy wheels – full size alloy spare
• Chrome-highlight grille
• Colour-coded door mirrors with indicators
• Rear roof mounted sharkfin radio antenna
• Rear spoiler
• Rear wiper
• Roof rails

OTHER FEATURES      

• Auto hatch unlock on key
• DataDot security technology
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
• EURO 6 emissions
• Manual six-speed gearbox
• SI-Drive (two-mode)
• Three-year unlimited kilometre warranty 
• 2.0 litre DOHC horizontally opposed Boxer engine produces 110 Kilowatts of power at 6200 rpm and 198 Newtonmetres of torque at 4200 rpm.

FORESTER 2.5i-L ADDS:

• Automatic transmission lock-out – need foot on brake, key in ignition “on” position, to release lever
• Paddleshift Lineartronic™ Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT)
• Sliding centre console
• X-Mode
• 2.5 litre DOHC horizontally opposed boxer engine. 126 kW/5800 rpm, 235 Nm/4100 rpm

FORESTER 2.5i-S ADDS (TO 2.5i-L SPECIFICATION):

• Automatic cargo door 
• Eight-way adjustable power driver’s and front passenger seat  
• Electric sunroof
• EyeSight® driver assist with adaptive cruise control  
• Front wiper de-icer
• Heated fronts seats and door mirrors
• Xenon low-beam dusk-sensing headlights with pop-up washers
• Leather trim, including steering wheel and gearshift 
• Rain sensing wipers
• Satellite navigation – factory-fitted
• Smart key and push button start
• 18-inch alloy wheels 

FORESTER 2.0 XT ADDS (does not include EyeSight or Auto Stop Start):

• Engine cover
• Three-mode SI-Drive
• Sports pedals
• Unique front bumper profile
• 2.0 litre direct injection turbocharged horizontally opposed Boxer engine produces 177 Kilowatts of power at 5600 rpm and 350 Newtonmetres of torque at 2400-3600 rpm

FORESTER 2.0 XT PREMIUM ADDS: 

• Automatic cargo door 
• Automatic dusk sensing headlights 
• Factory-fitted satellite navigation
• Eight-way adjustable power driver’s and front passenger seat  
• EyeSight™ driver assist system, with steering wheel controls
• Front wipers with de-icers
• harman kardon speaker system – eight speakers
• Heated door mirrors
• Heated front seats
• Leather trim
• Push-button start with smart key entry
• Rain sensing front wipers

FORESTER 2.0D-L (ADDS TO FORESTER 2.0i-L SPECIFICATION. Does not include X-Mode, paddleshift or HID headlights in manual variants; does not include Auto Stop-Start or SI-Drive in any diesel variants):

• 17-inch alloy wheels 
• 2.0 litre DOHC turbocharged horizontally opposed diesel Boxer engine. 108 kW/3600 rpm, 350 Nm/1600-2400 rpm 

FORESTER 2.0D-S ADDS (TO 2.0D-L SPECIFICATION):

• Automatic cargo door
• Electric sunroof
• Front wiper de-icer
• Heated front seats and door mirrors
• Xenon low-beam dusk-sensing headlights with pop-up washers
• Leather trim
• Push-button start with smart key entry
• Powered driver and front passenger seat (eight-way adjustable)
• Rain sensing front wipers
• Satellite navigation – factory-fitted
• 18-inch alloy wheels