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Champagne Gold Opal Crystal Gray MetallicAspen White
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Platinum Silver Metallic
Newport Blue Pearl/
Urban Gray Metallic
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Urban Gray Metallic
Garnet Red Pearl/
Urban Gray Metallic
Crystal Gray Metallic/
Urban Gray Metallic
Evergreen Metallic/
Urban Gray Metallic
Urban Gray Metallic
Newport Blue Pearl Obsidian Black PearlGarnet Red Pearl Anthracite Black Leather
Desert Beige Cloth
Upholstery
Color Combinations
Aspen White
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Champagne Gold Opal
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Crystal Gray Metallic
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Garnet Red Pearl
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Newport Blue Pearl
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Obsidian Black Pearl
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Urban Gray Metallic
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Crystal Gray Metallic/Urban Gray Metallic
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Evergreen Metallic/Urban Gray Metallic
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Garnet Red Pearl/Urban Gray Metallic
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Newport Blue Pearl/Urban Gray Metallic
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Obsidian Black Pearl/Urban Gray Metallic
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Satin White/Platinum Silver Metallic
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PAINT
UPHOLSTERY
2.5X 2.5X L.L.B
EAN
®
E
DITION
2.5 XT L
IMITED
1 Front and rear seats feature Alcantara accents.
FORESTER
Desert Beige Graphite Gray Desert Beige Anthracite Black Desert Beige
Cloth Cloth Leather/Alcantara
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Leather Leather
Desert Beige Leather/Alcantara®
Graphite Gray Cloth
Forester Specifications
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
2.5X 2.5X L.L.B
EAN
®
E
DITION
2.5 XT L
IMITED
Engine 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve hori-
zontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER
engine with i-Active Valve Lift System
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve hori-
zontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER
engine with i-Active Valve Lift System
2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged
aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally
opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active
Valve Control System. Iridium spark plugs.
Power
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173 hp @ 6,000 rpm 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm 224 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
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166 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 166 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 226 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 8.4:1
Bore and stroke 99.5 x 79.0 mm 99.5 x 79.0 mm 99.5 x 79.0 mm
Intake system Aluminum-alloy intake manifold Aluminum-alloy intake manifold Aluminum-alloy intake manifold. Turbo-
charger with intercooler. Maximum boost
pressure: 11.6 psi.
Fuel and ignition system Sequential multiport fuel injection. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). Engine management with integrated self-diagnostics and adaptive
driving habits capability. Distributorless electronic ignition – 2.5X models. Direct ignition – 2.5 XT Limited.
Manual transmission Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual
with Hill Holder system and clutch pedal-
controlled starter interlock
Not available Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual
with Hill Holder system and clutch pedal-
controlled starter interlock
Automatic transmission Optional 4-speed adaptive electronic
direct-control automatic
Standard 4-speed adaptive electronic
direct-control automatic
Optional 4-speed adaptive electronic
direct-control automatic
Emissions Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2)
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FUEL
Fuel economy (city/highway) Manual: 22/29 mpg
Automatic: 23/28 mpg
Manual: N/A
Automatic: 23/28 mpg
Manual: 20/27 mpg
Automatic: 21/26 mpg
Fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
recommended
Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
recommended
Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
recommended
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SUBARU SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Continuous All-Wheel Drive Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear differential.
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Torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps
distribute power to the wheels with the most traction.
Active All-Wheel Drive Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable multiplate transfer clutch and viscous-
type limited-slip rear differential
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to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage,
throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution to the wheels with optimum traction.
CHASSIS
Steering Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0. Turning circle: 34.8 ft. (2.5 XT Limited: 35.4 ft.).
Suspension 4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension
Front: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and lower L-arm. Antidive geometry. Front stabilizer bar.
Rear: Strut-type with internal rebound
spring and parallel link. Antilift geometry.
Rear stabilizer bar.
Rear: Strut-type with self-leveling feature.
Antilift geometry. Rear stabilizer bar.
Rear: Strut-type with internal rebound
spring and parallel link. Antilift geometry.
Rear stabilizer bar.
Brakes Standard: Front-wheel ventilated disc,
rear-wheel drum.
Optional: 4-wheel disc, ventilated front.
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4-wheel disc, ventilated front 4-wheel disc, ventilated front
Standard: 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Brake dimensions Standard: 11.4 in. front/9.0 in. rear.
Optional: 11.4 in. front/10.3 in. rear.
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11.4 in. front/10.3 in. rear 11.4 in. front/10.3 in. rear
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels Standard: 16 x 6.5" 5-spoke styled steel.
Optional: 16 x 6.5" 8-spoke aluminum-alloy.
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16 x 6.5" 5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy.
Gray finish.
17 x 7.0" 5-spoke aluminum-alloy
Tires 215/60 R16 94H M+S all-season 215/55 R17 93H M+S all-season
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length 176.6 in.
Height 65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars)
Width 68.3 in. (not including side mirrors)
Wheelbase 99.4 in.
Track (front/rear) 58.9 in./58.5 in.
Curb weight (manual/automatic) 3,140 lbs./3,185 lbs.
N/A/3,205 lbs. 3,320 lbs./3,360 lbs.
Coefficient of drag (cd) 0.36 0.36 0.37
Ground clearance 8.1 in. 8.1 in. 7.9 in.
Angle of approach 22.3° 22.3° 22.4°
Breakover angle 18.9° 18.9° 18.7°
Angle of departure 20.7° 20.7° 19.5°
Towing capacity (Class I) 2,400 lbs.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (front/rear) 39.8 in./39.8 in. (with moonroof: 39.1 in./37.0 in.)
Legroom (front/rear) 43.6 in./33.7 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear) 53.5 in./53.6 in.
Passenger volume 95.4 cu. ft. (with moonroof: 91.5 cu. ft.)
Cargo volume 30.7 cu. ft./68.6 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered (with moonroof: 28.9 cu. ft./64.5 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered)
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