Subaru Forester Hybrid delivers standout independently verified real-world fuel efficiency

The all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid has delivered a strong independently verified real-world fuel efficiency result in testing conducted by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) as part of the Australian Government’s Real-World Testing Program.

The program assesses vehicles under everyday Australian driving conditions, providing motorists with valuable additional information alongside the regulated laboratory-tested fuel consumption figures used across the automotive industry.

Testing conducted on public roads around Geelong, Victoria, recorded impressive figures of 4.9L/100km¹ for urban driving and a combined (urban/rural/motorway) fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km¹ for the Forester Hybrid – 12 per cent lower than its official laboratory figure.

Scott Lawrence, General Manager, Subaru Australia, said the result reinforces the Forester Hybrid’s performance in the conditions that matter most to customers — everyday Australian roads.

“We have always believed the real proving ground for any Subaru vehicle is out on the road, in the kind of driving our customers do every day,” Mr Lawrence said.

“For the all-new Forester Hybrid, it’s particularly pleasing to see it deliver such a strong independently verified real-world result, providing customers with an additional perspective on how it performs in everyday Australian driving conditions. It reinforces the efficiency of Subaru’s latest strong hybrid powertrain, which delivers that economy while retaining the confidence, capability and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive performance synonymous with Subaru.”

With the efficiency and range to take customers further, the Forester Hybrid is made for getting out and exploring. For more information on the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid or to book a test drive visit https://www.subaru.com.au/forester.

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_{1. Real-world testing results are provided by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) as part of the Australian Government's Real-World Testing Program. The Forester Hybrid was tested in the Geelong region of Victoria between 29 and 30 April 2026 over a 92km route, in dry conditions with winds of 6 to 16 km/h and temperatures of 19 to 24 degrees Celsius, using 91 RON unleaded petrol. Official fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions figures are measured in accordance with the Australian Government's regulated standard, Australian Design Rule (ADR) 81/02, and published on the Green Vehicle Guide (greenvehicleguide.gov.au). These regulated figures remain the industry benchmark. Real-world testing provides additional information only, and results may vary depending on individual driving conditions including traffic, road environment, driving style, vehicle load, fuel quality and climatic conditions. Figures are correct as at the time of publication.}