Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is a crossover vehicle that blends many of the best attributes of a sport-utility vehicle with the ride and driving dynamics of a car. It offers the capability of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, as well as a versatile rear cargo area with liftgate, underfloor storage and up to 68 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
The Forester is available in six trim levels: 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Touring, 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring. All trim levels are equipped with a 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine; in "X" variants, the engine is naturally-aspirated and produces 170 horsepower, while both "XT" variants generate 224 horsepower, compliments of an intercooled turbocharger. The 2.5X and 2.5X Premium get a 5-speed manual transmission with Incline Start Assist, while all other trims are mated to a 4-speed automatic with manual shift mode (available on the 2.5X and 2.5X Premium). Notable (trim-dependent) features include a panoramic glass sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, HD radio, a USB port and Bluetooth hands-free calling/audio streaming. An optional touch-screen navigation system, including DVD capability and integrated backup camera, is offered on Limited and Touring trims. Standard safety equipment includes electronic stability and traction control systems, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, active front head restraints, front side-impact airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.
The Subaru Forester carries over unchanged for 2012.
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Subaru Forester Specs
PERFORMANCE & HANDLING
- Engine
- 2.5L H-4 170 HP
- Transmission
- 4-spd tip auto w/OD
- Curb Weight
- 3,360 lbs.
- Fuel Economy City
- 21.0 mpg
- Fuel Economy Hwy
- 27.0 mpg
- Front Suspension
- strut
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- front anti-roll bar
- Rear Suspension
- double wishbone
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar
- rear anti-roll bar
- Front Springs
- coil
- Front Shocks
- gas-pressurized
- Rear Springs
- coil
- Rear Shocks
- gas-pressurized
- Drag Coefficient
- .38
- Brakes
- 4-wheel disc
- Wheels
- 17.0 " silver aluminum
SAFETY FEATURES
- Traction Control
- ABS & driveline
- Electronic Stability
- stability control
- Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
- 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Daytime Running Lights
- daytime running lights
- Front Impact Airbags
- driver and passenger
- Driver Side Impact Airbags
- seat mounted
- Passenger Side Impact Airbag
- seat mounted
- Overhead Airbag
- curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
- Occupancy Sensor
- occupancy sensor
- Side Impact Bars
- side impact beams
CARGO CAPACITY
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 4,480 lbs.
- Payload
- 900 lbs.
- Max Trailer Weight
- 2,400 lbs.
- Interior Cargo Volume
- 30.8 cu.ft.
- Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded
- 63.0 cu.ft.
COMFORTS & CONVENIENCE
- Heated Front Seats
- driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
- Seat Trim
- leather
- Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
- (8-way power)
- Sunroof
- express open/close
- Rearview Mirror
- day-night
- Cup Holder
- front and rear
- Front Air Conditioning
- dual zone front
- Climate Control
- automatic air conditioning
- Radio
- AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
- Radio Steering Wheel Controls
- radio steering wheel controls
- CD
- in-dash mounted single
- MP3 Player
- MP3 decoder
- Cruise Control
- with steering wheel controls
- Door Locks
- power with 2 stage unlock
- Remote Keyless Entry
- keyfob (all doors)
- Garage Door Opener
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- Exterior Temperature
- exterior temperature
- Trip Computer
- trip computer
- Trip Odometer
- trip odometer
- Park Distance Control
- rear camera only
- Navigation System
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- Front Windows
- power
- Rear Windows
- power
PASSENGER SPACE
- Seating Capacity
- 5
- Front Legroom
- 43.1 "
- Rear Legroom
- 38.0 "
- Front Headroom
- 40.0 "
- Rear Headroom
- 37.7 "
- Front Hiproom
- 52.9 "
- Rear Hiproom
- 52.7 "
- Front Shoulder Room
- 56.1 "
- Rear Shoulder Room
- 55.6 "
- Passenger Volume
- 102 cu.ft.