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2026 Subaru Forester: Early Australian details for petrol, hybrid RAV4 rival
- The sixth-generation Subaru Forester will be available in Australia later this year with multiple variants, including hybrid powertrain options.
- The new Forester will come in seven variants, with four non-hybrid petrol grades and three hybrid variants using Subaru's new 'strong hybrid' powertrain.
- Local pricing and detailed features are yet to be announced for the 2026 Subaru Forester.
- The hybrid powertrain in the new Forester offers increased power outputs and battery capacity for a claimed range of over 1000km.
- The Forester comes with a Lineartronic CVT and Subaru's 'symmetrical' all-wheel drive system.
- Improvements in rigidity and technology include an 11.6-inch portrait touchscreen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster for select hybrid grades.
- Full specifications and pricing for the 2026 Subaru Forester will be revealed closer to its launch later this year.
- Previous-generation pricing suggests the new Forester could start around $41,000 before on-roads, with hybrid variants possibly starting at $49,000.
- The Subaru Forester Hybrid features an electric motor output of 88kW, with overall system outputs yet to be confirmed for the Australian market.
- Dimensions for the new Forester show slight increases in length, width, and height compared to the previous model.
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