Used 2012 Subaru Forester SUV - Specs & Features
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2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD
2.5L 4cyl 4A
Starting MSRP
$24,595
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 21/27 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 23 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 354.9/456.3 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.9 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | Flat 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| Valves | 16 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
| Max Payload Capacity | 1,140 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Mechanical center differential | Standard |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Double wishbone rear suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 70.1 in. |
| Height | 66.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in. |
| Front track | 60.2 in. |
| Rear track | 60.2 in. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 30.8 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 63.0 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 34.4 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in. |
| Angle of approach | 24.8 degrees |
| Angle of departure | 24.8 degrees |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
| Maximum payload | 1,140 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 4,480 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | Japan |
| Colors | |
|---|---|
| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 40.0 in. |
| Front leg room | 43.1 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in. |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in. |
| Cloth | Standard |
| Bucket front seats | Standard |
| 8-way power driver seat | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support | Standard |
| 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment | Standard |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 37.7 in. |
| Rear leg room | 38.0 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in. |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | Standard |
| Reclining rear seats | Standard |
| Folding with storage center armrest | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Front and rear head airbags | Standard |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Emergency braking assist | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Auto delay off headlamps | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front height adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system | Standard |
| 3 rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Rear center 3-point belt | Standard |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | Standard |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| 4 total speakers | Standard |
| USB connection | Standard |
| Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control | Standard |
| Radio data system | Standard |
| Speed sensitive volume control | Standard |
| Mast antenna | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| 1st row power glass extended moonroof | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | Standard |
| Speed-proportional power steering | Standard |
| 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front and rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front door pockets | Standard |
| Overhead console with storage | Standard |
| Front seatback storage | Standard |
| Single zone front air conditioning | Standard |
| Interior air filtration | Standard |
| Dual vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Rear floor mats | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Simulated alloy trim on dash | Standard |
| Simulated alloy trim on center console | Standard |
| Simulated alloy trim on doors | Standard |
| Front reading lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | Standard |
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| 17 x 7.0 in. wheels | Standard |
| All season tires | Standard |
| 225/55R17 95H tires | Standard |
| Steel spare wheel | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Inside mounted spare tire | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Mechanical Options | |
|---|---|
| Remote Engine Starter Kit | +$443 |
| Packages | |
|---|---|
| Popular Package #1 | +$475 |
| Popular Package #2 | +$568 |
| All-Weather Package + TomTom Navigation System | +$1,095 |
| Popular Package #3 | +$525 |
| Rugged Package #1 | +$576 |
| Audio Media Package #1 | +$424 |
| All-Weather Package | +$500 |
| Illumination Package #1 | +$659 |
| Illumination Package #2 | +$659 |
| Safety & Security Options | |
|---|---|
| Security System Shock Sensor, Individual | +$112 |
| Interior Options | |
|---|---|
| Cargo Net Seat Back | +$48 |
| Auto-Dim Mirror Compass | +$185 |
| Cargo Net Side | +$80 |
| Cargo Tray Black | +$75 |
| Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink | +$278 |
| Subwoofer Kit | +$315 |
| Cargo Net Rear | +$48 |
| Floor Mats, All Weather | +$69 |
| IPod - Phone Console Tray Black | +$9 |
| IPod - Phone Console Tray Platinum | +$9 |
| Tweeter Kit | +$109 |
| STi Metal Pedal Kit - A/T | +$163 |
| STi Shift Knob AT Leather and Aluminum | +$191 |
| Sirius Satellite Radio - For Factory Roof Antenna | +$432 |
| Base Model | +$0 |
| Interior Illumination Kit - Red | +$88 |
| Dog Guard/Compartment Separator | +$325 |
| 110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior | +$334 |
| Interior Illumination Kit - Blue | +$88 |
| Luggage Compartment Cover | +$166 |
| 110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior | +$334 |
| Exterior Options | |
|---|---|
| Hood Protector Kit | +$94 |
| Bumper Underguard Rear | +$260 |
| Reverse Assist Sensors | +$363 |
| Tail Pipe Cover - Dual Exhaust | +$100 |
| Rear Bumper Cover | +$80 |
| Puddle Light Kit | +$197 |
| Back-Up Camera | +$227 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Ice Silver Metallic | +$314 |
| Bumper Underguard Front | +$329 |
| Splash Guard Kit | +$135 |
| Spoiler Obsidian Black Pearl | +$368 |
| Spoiler Sage Green Metallic | +$368 |
| Spoiler Marine Blue Pearl | +$368 |
| Spoiler Satin White Pearl | +$368 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Ice Silver Metallic | +$240 |
| Spoiler Sky Blue | +$368 |
| Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels) | +$51 |
| Spoiler Camellia Red Pearl | +$368 |
| Spoiler Dark Gray Metallic | +$368 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Marine Blue Pearl | +$314 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Sky Blue | +$314 |
| Spoiler Ice Silver Metallic | +$368 |
| Aero Cross Bars | +$195 |
| Moonroof Air Deflector | +$108 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Camellia Red Pearl | +$314 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Marine Blue Pearl | +$240 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Satin White Pearl | +$314 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Sky Blue | +$240 |
| Trailer Hitch - US and Canada | +$468 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Satin White Pearl | +$240 |
| Wheel Arch Molding Kit | +$453 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl | +$314 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Sage Green Metallic | +$314 |
| Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Dark Gray Metallic | +$314 |
| Fog Lamp Kit | +$374 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Sage Green Metallic | +$240 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Camellia Red Pearl | +$240 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Dark Gray Metallic | +$240 |
| Body Side Molding Kit - Obsidian Black Pearl | +$240 |
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