Editing Subaru Forester (section)

===Australia===
[[File:2010 Subaru Forester (SH9 MY10) X wagon (2010-10-19) 03.jpg|thumb|Interior]]
There were seven specifications with various trim and performance levels:<ref name="2008prices">Prices as of December 2008{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}</ref>
*'''X:''' Base model - naturally aspirated 2.5 L flat-4, {{convert|126|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 229 Nm (169&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''XS:''' Lower luxury non-turbo model - naturally aspirated 2.5 L flat-4, {{convert|126|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 229 Nm (169&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''XS Premium:''' luxury non-turbo model - naturally aspirated 2.5 L flat-4, {{convert|126|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 229 Nm (169&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''2.0 Diesel:''' turbo-diesel 2.0 L flat-4, {{convert|108|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 350 Nm (258&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''2.0 Premium Diesel:''' Premium - turbo-diesel 2.0 L flat-4, {{convert|108|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 350 Nm (258&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''XT:''' Lower luxury turbo model - turbocharged 2.5 L flat-4, {{convert|169|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 320 Nm (236&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''XT Premium:''' luxury turbo model - turbocharged 2.5 L flat-4, {{convert|169|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 320 Nm (236&nbsp;ft-lbf)
*'''S-Edition:''' - turbocharged 2.5 L flat-4 {{convert|193|kW|hp|abbr=on}} 347 Nm (256&nbsp;ft-lbf)
Of note is a serious head gasket problem that Subaru has not resolved. Mostly oil and coolant leaks, with cross-cylinder failure being the worst. It can be fixed with aftermarket gaskets, though this is an expensive, engine-out job.
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.licmotorsports.com/blog/the-dreaded-subaru-head-gasket-issue |title=4-cylinder 2.5l engines have a known issue with the head gasket |access-date=March 4, 2020 |archive-date=March 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304043759/https://www.licmotorsports.com/blog/the-dreaded-subaru-head-gasket-issue |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.subaru.com.au/models/forester/ |title=Subaru Forester - Subaru Australia |publisher=Subaru.com.au |date=February 9, 2009 |access-date=December 10, 2010}}</ref>

Summary of standard trim and equipment over different Australian models.
* Wheels and tires – The X model came with 16-inch steel wheels, the 2.0 diesel model with 16-inch alloys, all other models came with 17-inch alloy wheels. The S-Edition comes with STi-style wheels.
* Suspension – The X model came with double-wishbone type, independent rear suspension. All other models came with self-leveling double-wishbone type, independent suspension on the rear.
* Miscellaneous – The Premium versions of the 2.0 diesel, XS, and XT models came with leather seating and an electric sunroof. These items were not available as options on other models.
* Transmission. The X came with either a dual-range, five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. Both diesel models come with a six-speed manual transmission only. All other models came with either a single-range, five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The S-Edition has a 5-speed Automatic Transmission.
* Entertainment – The XT Premium came with a multi-information in-dash satellite navigation system and a single CD/DVD player (7-inch touch screen). The X and 2.0 diesel came with an AM/FM radio, CD player (MP3 and WMA compatible), four-speaker stereo (tweeters and subwoofer optional extra). All other models came with an AM/FM radio, a six-stack in-dash CD player (MP3 and WMA compatible), and a six-speaker SRS stereo system with a subwoofer. The system from the XT Premium was optional on all other models, but cost A$4851.50 (fitted).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.subaru.com.au/models/forester/x/wagon/accessories/ |title=Subaru Forester X Wagon - Accessories - Subaru Australia |publisher=Subaru.com.au |access-date=December 10, 2010}}</ref>