Special Edition Subaru Forester X Columbia

SYDNEY – January 4, 2010: Subaru has partnered with global sportswear company, Columbia, to produce a new special edition – the Forester X Columbia.

Australia’s best selling SUV, the Forester, adds an extensive list of extras and is priced from just $33,990 driveaway.

Forester X Columbia is ready for weekend adventures adding 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, roof cross bars, cargo tray and rear step panel.

Special edition badging is also added and customers receive a $500 voucher to spend on Columbia merchandise.

Available in both manual and automatic transmissions, this special edition is available in all Forester colours.

Only 1050 are available, and are priced at $33,990 driveaway for the manual and $35,990 for the automatic.

Standard Forester features include

ABS brakes with EBD

Airbags - dual front, side and curtain

Air-conditioning

All-Wheel Drive

AM/FM radio/CD player

DataDot security system

Electronic throttle control system

Headlights auto off

Hill holder (manual only)

Immobiliser security system

Power steering, mirrors and windows

Three year/unlimited kilometre warranty

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “Forester is the highest-selling SUV in the country and is perfectly suited to the Australian lifestyle.”

“It’s a natural fit to partner with Columbia and we think this special edition offers customers a fantastic recreational package at a very competitive price.”

The Forester X Columbia is on sale from 4 January 2010.