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ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
Engine 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine. 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy
Platinum-tipped spark plugs. 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer
engine with Active Valve Control System (AVCS).
Iridium spark plugs. Sodium-filled exhaust valves.
Power 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm 210 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 235 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm
Compression ratio 10.0:1 8.2:1
Bore and stroke 99.5 x 79 mm 99.5 x 79 mm
Intake system Aluminum-alloy intake manifold. Aluminum-alloy intake manifold. Turbocharger with
intercooler. Maximum boost pressure: 11.6 psi.
Fuel and ignition system Sequential multi-port fuel injection. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). Engine management with integrated self-diagnostics. Engine Control Module (ECM)
with adaptive driving habits capability. Distributorless electronic ignition – 2.5 X and 2.5 XS. Direct ignition – 2.5 XT.
Manual transmission Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Hill Holder Not available. Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with
system and clutch pedal-controlled starter interlock. Hill Holder system and clutch pedal-controlled
starter interlock.
Automatic transmission Optional 4-speed electronic direct-control automatic Standard 4-speed electronic Optional 4-speed electronic direct-control automatic
with economy and power modes. direct-control automatic with economy and power modes.
with economy and power modes.
Fuel economy (city/highway) Manual: 23/30 mpg Manual: N/A Manual: 19/24 mpg
Automatic: 22/28 mpg Automatic: 22/28 mpg Automatic: 20/23 mpg
SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Continuous All-Wheel Drive Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential with torque distribution configured at a 50/50-split
front-to-rear. 2.5 XS and 2.5 XT models also feature a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential.
Active All-Wheel Drive Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable multi-plate transfer clutch 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. 2.5 XS and 2.5 XT models also include a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential.
CHASSIS
Steering Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0. Turning circle: 34.8 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 Rear: Strut-type with self- Rear: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and
parallel link. Antilift geometry. Rear stabilizer bar. leveling feature. Antilift parallel link. Antilift geometry. Rear stabilizer bar.
geometry. Rear stabilizer bar.
Brakes Front-wheel ventilated disc, 4-wheel disc, ventilated front.
rear-wheel drum.
4-channel, 4-sensor ABS. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Brake dimensions (in.) 11.4 front/9.0 rear 11.4 front/10.3 rear
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels 16 x 6.5-inch 5-spoke styled steel. 16 x 6.5-inch 8-spoke 16 x 6.5-inch 5-twin-spoke 16 x 6.5-inch cross-sport 6-spoke aluminum-alloy.
aluminum-alloy. Silver finish. aluminum-alloy. Silver finish. Silver finish.
Tires 215/60 R16 94H M+S all-season
DIMENSIONS
Length 175.2 in.
Height 65.0 in. (includes roof rails and cross bars)
Width 68.3 in.
Wheelbase 99.4 in.
Track (front/rear) 58.9 in./58.5 in.
Forester 2.5 X: Forester 2.5 XS: Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition: Forester 2.5 XT:
Curb weight (manual/automatic) 3,090 lbs./3,135 lbs. 3,105 lbs./3,150 lbs. N/A/3,195 lbs. 3,225 lbs./3,270 lbs.
Coefficient of drag (cd) 0.37 (2.5 XT: 0.38)
Ground clearance 7.5 in.
Angle of approach 24.8
°
Breakover angle 18.7
°
Angle of departure 21.2
°
Towing capacity (Class I) 2,400 lbs.
Headroom (front/rear) 39.8 in./39.8 in. (39.0 in./37.0 in. with moonroof)
Legroom (front/rear) 43.6 in./33.7 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear) 53.5 in./53.6 in.
Cabin capacity 93.5 cu. ft. (91.2 cu. ft. with moonroof)
Cargo capacity 32.0 cu. ft./64.1 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered (with moonroof: 29.6 cu. ft./62.7 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered)
Forester 2.5 X Forester 2.5 XS Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean
®
Edition Forester 2.5 XT
SPECIFICATIONS