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Subaru Forester
Mandai score
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2018-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
63 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2018–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
220 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.