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ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
2.5X, 2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited 2.5XT and 2.5XT Limited
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed
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.
Power 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm 224 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque 170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 226 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
Manual transmission
Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist.
2.5X and 2.5X Premium: Standard. 2.5X Limited,
2.5XT and 2.5XT Limited: Not available.
Automatic transmission
4-speed electronic direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT® manual control.
2.5X and 2.5X Premium: Optional. 2.5X Limited,
2.5XT and 2.5XT Limited: Standard.
Emissions Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2)
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Towing Capacity 2,400 lbs
FUEL
Fuel economy (city/highway)
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20/26 mpg 19/24 mpg
Fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
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 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 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 and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.
STABILITY AND TRACTION
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Standard VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle
yaw rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking,
VDC applies braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.
Traction Control System (TCS)
VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the
slipping wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.
CHASSIS
Steering Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 34.4 feet.
Suspension 4-wheel independent suspension. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Stabilizer bar. Rear: Double wishbone. Stabilizer bar.
Brakes 4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Brake Assist When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is pressed, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied.
Brake dimensions Front: 11.7 inches/Rear: 11.3 inches
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels
2.5X: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with wheel covers.
2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited: 17 x 7.0-inch
5-spoke aluminum alloy.
17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy
Tires
2.5X: 215/65 R16 96H all-season.
2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited: 225/55 R17 95H all-season.
225/55 R17 95H all-season
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length 179.5 inches 179.5 inches
Width 70.1 inches 70.1 inches
Height 66.9 inches with roof rails (65.9 inches without roof rails) 66.9 inches with roof rails
Wheelbase 103.0 inches 103.0 inches
Track (front/rear) 60.2 inches/60.2 inches 60.2 inches/60.2 inches
Base curb weight (manual/automatic)
2.5X: 3,250 lbs/3,300 lbs I 2.5X Premium: 3,300 lbs/3,340 lbs
2.5X Limited:
N/A/3,360 lbs
2.5XT:
N/A/3,440 lbs I 2.5XT Limited: N/A/3,460 lbs
Ground clearance (at base curb weight) 8.7 inches 8.9 inches
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (front/rear) 41.6 inches/40.4 inches (with moonroof: 40.0 inches/37.7 inches) 40.0 inches/37.7 inches
Legroom (front/rear) 43.1 inches/38.0 inches 43.1 inches/38.0 inches
Shoulder room (front/rear) 56.1 inches/55.6 inches 56.1 inches/55.6 inches
Passenger volume 107.6 cubic feet (with moonroof: 102.1 cubic feet) 102.1 cubic feet
Cargo volume 33.5 cubic feet (with moonroof: 30.8 cubic feet) 30.8 cubic feet
Maximum cargo volume 68.3 cubic feet with rear seat lowered (with moonroof: 63.0 cubic feet) 63.0 cubic feet with rear seat lowered
Forester Equipment
EXTERIOR
Multireflector halogen headlights
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Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler)
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Rear spoiler
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Black side mirrors
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Black door handles
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Chrome door handles
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2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature
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Windshield wiper de-icer and heated side mirrors
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Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode
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Raised roof rails
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Panoramic moonroof
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Rear privacy glass
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SEATING AND TRIM
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat.
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10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with power adjustable lumbar support.
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4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat.
Heated front seats
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Reclining rear seats
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60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
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Rear center armrest
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
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Cloth upholstery
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Aluminum-alloy pedal covers
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Silver metallic trim on dash and console
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down
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Electronic cruise control
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3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons
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3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons
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Manually adjustable tilt steering column
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Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
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Single bottle holder in each door panel
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Overhead console with dual maplights and sunglasses storage
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Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors
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Multifunction center console with detachable pocket and partition, sliding armrest,
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dual cupholders and 12-volt power outlets
Automatic ambient lighting of center console area
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In-dash illuminated storage tray
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Retractable rear tray with dual cupholders
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Cargo-area with 2 grocery bag hooks, 4 tiedown hooks and 2 upper utility hooks
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Cargo-area underfloor storage
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Removable cargo-area tray
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INSTRUMENTATION
Analog speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauges
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Digital odometer and automatic transmission shift position indicator (when equipped)
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Digital trip computer displaying average fuel economy, digital clock and ambient temperature
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
4-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player, MP3/WMA capability and
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vehicle-speed-sensing volume adjustment
6-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability,
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SRS Circle Surround Automotive® audio enhancement and vehicle-speed-sensing volume adjustment
Auxiliary audio jack
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XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability
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