Subaru Forester All Wheel Drive

1999 Special Edition version of the Subaru Forester Limited gets 15" alloy wheels, fog lamps, mesh grille, leather steering wheel for +$1700, i.e. $33,190 manual, $35,190 automatic ($au, 4/1999).

The Subaru Forester GT (left) went on sale in September 1998 with a 125kW version of the turbo-charged flat 4-cylinder based on that found in the Subaru Impreza.

The Forester was introduced into Australia in 1997. The standard engine is a 92kW, 16-valve, 2-litre, flat-four. The Limited version gets ABS brakes and dual air-bags.

Prices range from $26,990+orc for the standard 5-speed manual to $41,990 to the GT (turbo) with automatic transmission, full extras and top-level trim.

Subaru Forester 1999

• station wagon, 5 seats, 4 doors
• loa: 4450mm, width: 1690mm, height: 1580mm, ground clearance: 200mm
• wheelbase: 2525mm, track: 1455mm, towing: 500kg (unbraked)
• Std and Ltd:
  • 2L, petrol, 4-cyls, mpfi, 4-valves/cyl
  • power: 92kW, torque: 184Nm at 3600rpm
• GT:
  • 2L, petrol, 4-cyls, mpfi, turbo-charged, 4-valves/cyl
  • power: 125kW at 5600rpm, torque: 240Nm at 3200rpm
• transmission: 5m/4a, dual range, all wheel drive
• suspension: indep'/indep'
• 16" wheels (GT); fuel tank: 60L
• warranty: 3 years / unlimited km
• Standard: $26,990, auto +$2K, includes power windows & mirrors, cruise control, remote central locking, immobiliser
• Limited: $31,490, with ABS, dual airbags, air conditioning, self-levelling
• [Limited, special edition (4/1999): 15" alloy wheels, fog lamps, mesh front grille, leather steering wheel,... +$1,700, i.e. $33,190 manual, $35,190 auto]
• GT: $36,990 + orc, auto +$2K, luxury version +$3K
• on sale: 1 September 1998 au -->
• rivals: Honda CR-V, Land Rover Freelander, Toyota RAV4

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