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Subaru Forester 2.5i-L 2017 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7
The third model in the range still carries the L designation but is powered by the bigger boxer four.

The third model in the range still carries the L designation but is powered by the bigger boxer four, weighing in at 2.5-litres and priced at $33,240, slightly less than the 2.0D-L. Power is up to 126kW and torque rises to 235Nm, with a small increase in consumption to 8.1L/100km.

The 2.5i-L comes standard with 17-inch alloys, dual zone climate control, remote central locking, cloth trim and a full-size spare. The six-speaker stereo is run from a 7.0-inch touchscreen running Subaru's Starlink software. 

Safety comes in the form of seven airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls and three top-tether baby seat anchors and two ISOFIX points.

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$22,850
Based on 170 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$11,950
Highest Price
$31,888

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
2.0i-L 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $18,810 – 23,760 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 2.0i-L Pricing and Specs
2.0D-L 2.0L, Diesel, CVT AUTO $22,770 – 28,050 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 2.0D-L Pricing and Specs
2.0XT 2.0L, PULP, CVT AUTO $26,180 – 32,340 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 2.0XT Pricing and Specs
2.0D-S 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $25,190 – 31,130 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 2.0D-S Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
7
Peter Anderson
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$11,950

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