COMPARE SPECIFICATIONS
Which Forester is perfect for you? Compare the specifications of the different model variants.
Collision Avoidance
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Pedestrian alert system-
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Distraction warning-
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Climate control setting (last used)-
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Yes
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MID display (last used)-
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Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDC) featuring:Yes
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Brake AssistYes
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Auto door mirror adjustment-
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Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)Yes
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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)-
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Facial recognition-
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Auto drivers seat adjustment-
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Lane Change Assist (LCA)Yes
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EyeSight® Assist MonitorYes
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Yes
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Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)Yes
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Electronic parking brakeYes
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Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)-
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Driver Monitoring System - Driver Focus featuring: * 1. Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details.-
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Vision Assist featuring:Yes
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Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)Yes
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Yes
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MFD display (last used)-
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Traction Control System (TCS)Yes
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Rear view reverse cameraYes
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4-wheel disc brakesYes
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Drowsiness warning-
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Yes
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Side View Monitor (SVM)-
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Active Torque Vectoring systemYes
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Front View Monitor (FVM)-
Lighting - Exterior
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LED tail lightsYes
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Rear bumper reflector(s)Yes
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Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)Yes
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL)LED
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Rear combination lightsYes
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Rear LED stoplightYes
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Headlights - self-levelling LED with auto offYes
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Headlights - dusk-sensingYes
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Front fog lightsYes
Air-conditioning
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Rear windscreen demisterElectric
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Anti-dust filterYes
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Dual zone climate control with rear ventsYes
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Floor heater ducts for rear passengersYes
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Front and side demistersYes
Security
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Immobiliser security systemYes
Lighting - Interior
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Cabin and cargo area lightsYes
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Blue interior illuminationYes
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Map lights (x2)LED
Chassis and Mechanism
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Front and rear stabiliserYes
Exterior
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Mud guardsRear
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Position memory-
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Side claddingYes
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Exterior grade badge-
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17" alloy wheelsYes
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Puncture repair kit-
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Shark fin antennaYes
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IndicatorsYes
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Front and rear wipers with front de-icer-
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Full size spare wheelYes
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Electric sunroof-
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Roof railsYes
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Power-foldingYes
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Rear view reverse camera washerYes
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Rear spoilerYes
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Silver coloured mirrors-
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Rear window wiperYes
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HeatedYes
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Body coloured mirrors and door handlesYes
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Engine cover-
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Rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen glassPrivacy Glass
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Chrome look window sills-
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Wheel arch mouldingsYes
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Body coloured rear garnishYes
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18" alloy wheels-
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Chrome look door handles-
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Auto-dipping (passenger side)-
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Detachable module type windscreen wipersYes
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Door mirrors:Yes
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Tail pipe cover-
Storage
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Retractable cargo blindYes
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Front centre trayYes
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Overhead console - sunglass holderYes
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Cupholders - centre consoleYes
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Cargo hooksYes
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Cupholders - rearYes
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Pull-out cargo area tie down pointsYes
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Seat back pocket - driver and front passenger sideYes
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Door pockets with integrated bottle holder - front and rearYes
Collision Protection
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Height adjustable seat belt anchors - driver and front passengerYes
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Ring-shaped passenger safety cellYes
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Height adjustable rear seat headrestsYes
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Height and angle adjustable front seat headrestsYes
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Rear seat headrests for 3 seating positionsYes
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3 point A/ELR rear seat beltsYes
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SRS airbags - dual front, dual front side, dual curtain and drivers knee * SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjuction with seat belts.Yes
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Seat belt warning lights - all seatsYes
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Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limitersYes
Interior Trims
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Seat trim - leather accented * Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather.-
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Carpet trim - blackYes
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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.-
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Seat trim colour - grey & black-
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Leather steering wheel and gear shift * Some parts of the seating or trim are not full natural leather.Yes
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Shift boot (AT)Yes
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Cargo area carpet colour - wagon and SUV modelsBlack
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Seat trim colour - platinum & blackYes
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Seat trim - clothYes
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Seat trim colour - blackYes
Seating Extras
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One touch electronic folding rear seatsYes
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8-way power seat - front passenger-
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Reclining rear seatYes
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Heated seats - driver and front passenger-
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60/40 split folding rear seatsYes
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Manual seat height lifter - driverYes
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8-way power seat with dual memory - driver-
Multi-Function Displays
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6.3" LCD screenYes
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X-Mode displayYes
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Fuel economy and journey informationYes
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Eco-gauge displayYes
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Twin trip meter (switchable)Yes
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Outside temperature and clock displayYes
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EyeSight® displayYes
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Side View Monitor display-
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemYes
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Multi-Function Display unit (MFD) featuring:Yes
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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.Yes
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Front View Monitor display-
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Multi-Information Display unit (MID) featuring:Yes
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Rear seat reminderYes
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Air-conditioning displayYes
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Journey and fuel economy informationYes
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Warning displayYes
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Audio displayYes
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Digital speedometerYes
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EyeSight® displayYes
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Navigation display-
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Driver Monitoring System (DMS) display-
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SI-Drive display-
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X-Mode displayYes
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Auto Stop Start informationYes
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Energy flow display-
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4.2" LCD screenYes
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Preventative Safety displayYes
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Electrical component operating condition displayYes
Safety Rating
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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.Yes
Entertainment
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6.5" LCD touchscreenYes
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Auxiliary jackYes
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Audio streaming * There may be restrictions on features available for certain models that are not fully compliant with AVCRP.Yes
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USB connection/s(x1)
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Integrated infotainment system featuring:Yes
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Voice command recognitionYes
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6 speakersYes
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Handsfree mobile communicationYes
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8" LCD touchscreen-
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AM/FM radioYes
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Siri® compatibility * Requires compatible Siri® enabled Apple® device to be paired with the infotainment system.Yes
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Satellite navigation-
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Single CD playerYes
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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.Yes
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Digital radio (DAB+) * Digital radio station coverage dependent on vehicle location.Yes
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Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity * Compatible Apple® or AndroidTM device required.Yes
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8 Harman Kardon® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier * Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated.-
Child Safety
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Isofix Anchor points(x2)
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Child seat anchor points (x3)Yes
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Rear door child locksYes
Convenience
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Boot/tailgate unlock on remote central locking keysYes
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Smart key and push-start ignitionYes
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Sunvisors - illuminated with vanity mirrors - driver and front passengerYes
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Power mirrors and windowsDriver & passenger window with auto
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Rain-sensing front windscreen wipersYes
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Push open fuel lidYes
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Intermittent variable speed front windscreen wipersYes
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USB charge port - rear passengers2
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Sunvisor extensionsYes
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Remote central lockingYes
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Rear seat centre armrestYes
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Auto door lock/unlockYes
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Powered rear tailgate-
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Remote central locking keys (x2)Yes
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12V/120W power jacks3
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Power steeringYes
Instrumentation and Controls
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Electroluminescent gauges with colour MIDYes
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SI-Drive-
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Manual mode (automatic transmission and CVT)Yes
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Steering wheel controls:Yes
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Adjustable steering wheel - height and telescopicYes
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EyeSight®Yes
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One touch lane change indicatorYes
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Paddle gear shiftersYes
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Instrument clusterYes
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Sports pedals-
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Bluetooth® * Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. System functionality is subject to the Bluetooth wireless technology specification of individual device.Yes
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MIDYes
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MFDYes
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AudioYes
Intelligent Driving Dynamics
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Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
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Lane Departure WarningYes
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Brake Light RecognitionYes
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Intelligent (I) mode-
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Emergency Lane Keep AssistYes
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Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC)Yes
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Lane Keep AssistYes
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Pre-Collision Brake AssistYes
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EyeSight® Driver Assist system featuring:Yes
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Sport (S) mode-
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Auto Stop StartYes
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Pre-Collision Braking SystemYes
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Lead Vehicle Start AlertYes
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Lane Sway WarningYes
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Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive):-
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemYes
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X-ModeYes
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Speed LimiterYes
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Pre-Collision Throttle ManagementYes
Steering
- Minimum turning circle (m) 10.8
- Type Electric power assisted rack-and-pinion
Wheels and Tyres
- Spare wheel 17"
- Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone
- Wheels 17"
- Tyres (width, profile, size, load index and speed rating) 225/60 R17 99V
- Rim size 17x7J
Measurement
- Overall width (mm) 1815
- Overall height (mm) 1730
- Minimum ground clearance (mm) * Ground clearance at kerb weight. 220
- Cargo volume - rear seat up/down (litres) 498/1060 (1768 to ceiling)
- Wheel base (mm) 2670
- Rear track (mm) 1570
- Seating capacity 5
- Front track (mm) 1565
- Overall length (mm) 4625
- Tare mass (kg) * Vehicle tare mass varies according to the types of optional equipment included. 1521
Performance
- Engine maximum power (kW/rpm) 136kW@5800rpm
- Engine maximum torque (Nm/rpm) 239Nm@4400rpm
- Electric motor maximum torque -
- Electric motor maximum power -
- Fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) extra urban (l/100km) * Fuel consumption figures quoted are measured in accordance with Australian Design Rule 81/02 and are for comparison purposes only. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g. traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle conditions, fuel quality, climatic conditions etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption. 6.3
- Fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) urban (l/100km) * Fuel consumption figures quoted are measured in accordance with Australian Design Rule 81/02 and are for comparison purposes only. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g. traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle conditions, fuel quality, climatic conditions etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption. 9.3
- C02 emissions (ADR 81/02) combined (g/km) 168
- Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC) Drive-by-wire
- Fuel consumption (ADR 81/02) combined (l/100km) * Fuel consumption figures quoted are measured in accordance with Australian Design Rule 81/02 and are for comparison purposes only. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances e.g. traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle conditions, fuel quality, climatic conditions etc. Quoted figures may not reflect real world fuel consumption. 7.4
Brakes
- Type (Front) Ventilated disc brake
- ABS 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Brake booster type Tandem
- Type (Rear) Ventilated disc brake
Electric Motor
- Battery type -
- Electric Motor -
Engine
- Valve mechanism DOHC with Dual AVCS
- Bore x stroke (mm) 94 x 90
- Fuel requirement (min) (RON) 91
- Fuel system Direct injection
- Capacity (cc) 2498
- Engine type Direct injected, horizontally-opposed Boxer 4-cylinder, petrol engine
- Fuel tank capacity (litres) 63
- Compression ratio 12:1
Suspension
- Type (Rear) Double wishbone type, independent suspension
- Type (Front) MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabiliser bar
Transmission
- Gear ratio 4th 1.241
- Lineartronic® CVT Yes
- Final reduction gear ratio 3.900
- Gear ratio 7th 0.557
- Gear ratio 6th 0.746
- Gear ratio 5th 0.979
- Gear ratio 1st 3.601
- Gear ratio 3rd 1.647
- Gear ratio 2nd 2.323
- Gear ratio - reverse 3.689
Towing
- Maximum tow ball down load (kg) 180
- Without trailer brakes (max) (kg) 750
- With trailer brakes (max) (kg) 1800
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Type (Auto) Active Torque Split