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2020 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S — Flagship Spec, Full Leather, Full History, Two Keys
2.5L Boxer Petrol · 61,565 km · CVT · Symmetrical AWD · 5-Door Wagon · Blue · East of Melbourne, VIC
The Subaru Forester 2.5i-S is the flagship of one of Australia's most trusted family SUV ranges — and this 2020 example in blue presents in good used condition with a full service history and both original keys. The 2.5i-S brings everything Subaru has to offer: full leather interior, electric sunroof, a 9-speaker sound system, heated front and rear seats, and the complete EyeSight driver assistance suite — all wrapped around Subaru's legendary Symmetrical AWD.
All Foresters get active cruise control, blind-spot monitors, lane-change assist, steering-responsive LED headlights and rear cross traffic alert as standard — but the 2.5i-S goes further, adding Subaru's EyeSight system with its stereo camera-based autonomous emergency braking, a powered tailgate, a larger 8-inch multimedia system, and the full-leather interior that makes it genuinely premium. A family SUV with genuine long-term credentials.
Key highlights
2.5L Boxer — 136kW / 239Nm
CVT · Symmetrical AWD · low centre of gravity
Symmetrical AWD — always on
Full-time AWD · not on-demand · X-Mode off-road
Full service history
Every service completed on schedule
Two keys included
Both original keys present
Full leather interior
Heated front & rear seats · 2.5i-S exclusive
Electric sunroof
2.5i-S exclusive · silver exterior highlights
9-speaker sound system
8" touchscreen · Apple CarPlay · Android Auto
Subaru EyeSight
Stereo camera AEB · adaptive cruise · lane keep
360° camera system
Blind spot monitoring · rear cross-traffic alert
Powered tailgate
Keyless entry · push-button start
422L boot · 1,768L seats folded
Full-size spare wheel · electronic rear seats
Made in Japan · 5-star ANCAP
Subaru quality · 18" alloy wheels
About this Forester
The Subaru Forester has built its reputation over decades on a simple formula: genuine all-wheel drive, outstanding visibility, practical family space, and best-in-class safety. The fifth-generation model continued that tradition while adding significantly more technology and refinement — and the 2.5i-S is the variant that adds everything that makes the Forester genuinely special. Full leather seating, a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, an electric sunroof, a 9-speaker audio system, a powered tailgate, and electronic-folding rear seats all come standard on the 2.5i-S, making it a premium family SUV at a practical price.
What sets the Forester apart from every other mid-size SUV in this price bracket is the Symmetrical AWD system — it's full-time all-wheel drive, not an on-demand system that defaults to front-wheel drive in fine weather. Combined with X-Mode for low-traction off-road situations, steering-responsive LED headlights, and 220mm of ground clearance, this is a Forester that earns its AWD badge. The 2.5-litre horizontally-opposed boxer engine sits low in the chassis, giving the Forester a lower centre of gravity than any SUV with an upright engine — a genuine handling advantage that Subaru owners notice every single day.
The EyeSight driver assistance system uses a pair of stereo cameras — rather than radar like most competitors — to monitor the road ahead. This gives it a wider field of view and the ability to detect colour and shape, making it one of the most capable AEB systems in its class. Add the 360-degree camera system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, and you have a comprehensive safety package that earned the Forester a 5-star ANCAP rating.
A well-maintained, properly equipped family SUV with genuine long-term reliability credentials. Located east of Melbourne — inspections very welcome.