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MECHANICAL
- 2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl "Phase II" boxer engine
- Electronic throttle control (ETC)
- 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/OD
- All-wheel drive
- HD raised independent front/rear suspension
- Front/rear stabilizer bar
- P215/60HR16 mud & snow RBL tires
- 16" x 6.5" styled steel wheels
- Full-size spare tire
- Speed-sensitive variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering
- Pwr vented front disc/rear drum brakes
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- 15.9 gallon fuel tank
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EXTERIOR
- Two-tone paint
- Aluminum-alloy hood
- Roof rack w/crossbars
- Textured gray body-side cladding & bumpers
- Multi-reflector fog lights
- Automatic-off halogen headlamps
- Daytime running lights
- Black fold away pwr mirrors
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer
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INTERIOR
- Front bucket seats w/height adjustable active head restraints
- Driver seat height/tilt/lumbar adjusters
- 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions
- TRICOT CLOTH SEAT TRIM
- Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, cup holders
- Forester embroidered front/rear carpeted floor mats
- Tilt steering column
- Collapsible pedal system
- Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, digital dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temp gauge, engine coolant temp guage
- Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches
- Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches
- Remote keyless entry
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- Air filtration system
- Rear window defroster w/timer
- AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers
- In-glass antenna
- Upper dash storage pocket-inc: digital clock
- Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors
- Overhead console-inc: dual map lights, storage
- Dome light w/delay feature
- Rear retractable cup holders
- Silver metallic interior accents
- Cargo area light
- (2) cargo area grocery bag hooks
- (4) cargo area tie down hooks
- Dual cargo area storage pockets
- (3) Cargo area subfloor storage compartments/(1) storage bucket
- Cargo area cover
- Rear 12-volt pwr outlet
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SAFETY
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)
- Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
- 3-point height adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters
- 3-point rear seatbelts w/height adjustable outboard anchors
- Child safety rear door locks
- (3) rear child safety seat anchors
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Front/rear 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
- Side-impact door beams
- Daytime running lights
- Collapsible pedal system
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EPA Fuel Economy & Specification
- Vehicle Name : Subaru Forester (Natl)
- Body Style : 4 Door
- Drivetrain : All Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification : 4WD Sport Utility
- Passenger Capacity : 5
- Passenger Volume (ft3) : 93.5
- Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3135
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 22
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 28
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2400
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
- Engine Type : Gas Flat 4-Cyl
- Displacement : 2.5L/150
- Fuel System : SMPI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 165 @ 5600
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 166 @ 4000
- Trans Type : 4
- Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.79
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.55
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.69
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.27
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.44
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0* F (Primary) : 520
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 75
- Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.2
- Suspension Type - Front : HD Raised
- Suspension Type - Rear : HD Raised
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Lower L-Arms
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Parallel Links
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.83
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.67
- Front Tire Size : P215/60HR16
- Rear Tire Size : P215/60HR16
- Spare Tire Size : P215/60HR16
- Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
- Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
- Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
- Front Wheel Material : Steel
- Rear Wheel Material : Steel
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : Variable
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.0
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.8
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 37.4
- Brake Type : Power
- Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.4 x 0.94
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 9.0 x 1.4
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.9
- Front Head Room (in) : 39.8
- Front Leg Room (in) : 43.6
- Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.5
- Front Hip Room (in) : 51.6
- Second Head Room (in) : 39.8
- Second Leg Room (in) : 33.7
- Second Shoulder Room (in) : 53.6
- Second Hip Room (in) : 51.6
- Wheelbase (in) : 99.4
- Length, Overall (in) : 175.2
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 68.3
- Height, Overall (in) : 65.0
- Track Width, Front (in) : 58.9
- Track Width, Rear (in) : 58.5
- Min Ground Clearance (in) : 7.5
- Rear Door Opening Height (in) : 32.8
- Rear Door Opening Width (in) : 38.4
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : 67.6
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : 37.8
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 37.0
- Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 33.7
- Liftover Height (in) : 27.4
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft3) : 64.1
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft3) : 32.0
