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Paint
Exterior
Upholstery
Satin White Pearl APC PDC PL
Spark Silver Metallic ABC BDC BL
Steel Silver Metallic APC PDC PL
Sage Green Metallic APC PDC PL
Newport Blue Pearl APC PDC PL
Paprika Red Pearl ABC BDC BL
Camellia Red Pearl APC PDC PL
Dark Gray Metallic APC PDC PL
Obsidian Black Pearl ABC BDC BL
PAINT 2.5X and 2.5X Premium 2.5XT Premium
2.5X Limited
and 2.5XT Limited
Forester Color Combinations
Steel Silver MetallicSpark Silver Metallic
Dark Gray Metallic
Satin White Pearl
Obsidian Black Pearl
Sage Green Metallic Newport Blue Pearl
Paprika Red Pearl
Platinum Dune Cloth (PDC)
Black Dune Cloth (BDC) Black Leather (BL)
Aurora Black Cloth (ABC)Aurora Platinum Cloth (APC)
Platinum Leather (PL)
Forester
®
Specifications
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
2.5X, 2.5X Premium and 2.5X Limited 2.5XT Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium and 2.5XT Limited: Standard.
CA Emissions SULEV (PZEV)
and LEV2
Towing capacity 2,400 lbs
FUEL
Fuel economy (city/highway)
2
20/26 mpg 19/24 mpg
Fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
SYMMETRICAL AWD
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.
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
Premium
: 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