2013 Subaru Forester - Features & Specs

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2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited PZEV 4dr SUV Exterior

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2.5X Touring PZEV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4-cyl. AWD 4-speed Automatic)

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FUEL ECONOMY (CTY/HWY) 21/27 mpg
CAR TYPE SUV
TRANSMISSION 4-speed Shiftable Automatic
BASIC WARRANTY 3 Yr./ 36000 Mi.

ENGINE TYPE Gas
TOTAL SEATING 5
CYLINDERS Flat 4
CONSUMER RATING Not Available

Colors

Exterior Colors

Camellia Red Pearl

Dark Gray Metallic

Deep Cherry Pearl

Ice Silver Metallic

Marine Blue Pearl

Obsidian Black Pearl

Sage Green Metallic

Satin White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black, leather

Platinum, leather

Specifications

LENGTH 14ft 11.5in

WIDTH 5ft 10.1in

HEIGHT
5ft 6.9in

GROUND CLEARANCE
0ft 8.7in

Body style illustration may not reflect the actual shape of this vehicle.

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 10.1 in. (70.1 in.)	HEIGHT 5 ft. 6.9 in. (66.9 in.)
LENGTH 14 ft. 11.5 in. (179.5 in.)	GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 8.7 in. (8.7 in.)
FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 0.2 in. (60.2 in.)	REAR TRACK 5 ft. 0.2 in. (60.2 in.)
WHEEL BASE 8 ft. 7 in. (103 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 40.0 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM 52.9 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM 43.1 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 56.1 in.
REAR HIP ROOM 52.7 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM 37.7 in.
REAR LEG ROOM 38.0 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM 55.6 in.

Fuel

ENGINE TYPE Gas	FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 16.9 gal.	RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 354.9/456.3 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 21/27 mpg

Weights and Capacities

MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 2400 lbs.	CURB WEIGHT 3360 lbs.
ANGLE OF APPROACH 24.8 degrees	ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 24.8 degrees
CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 30.8 cu.ft.	MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 63.0 cu.ft.
** When adequately equipped, which may require engine and/or other drivetrain upgrades.

DriveTrain

DRIVE TYPE All wheel drive

TRANSMISSION 4-speed shiftable automatic

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Flat 4	VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable	TORQUE 174 ft-lbs. @ 4100 rpm
HORSEPOWER 170 hp @ 5800 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE 34.4 ft.

Suspension

MacPherson strut front suspension	Double wishbone rear suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension	Front and rear stabilizer bar

Warranty

BASIC 3 yr./ 36000 mi.	DRIVETRAIN 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
ROADSIDE 3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Features

Interior Features

Standard seating shown. Other seating may be available as optional equipment.

Front Seats

Multi-level heating passenger seat	8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat	Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat	Height adjustable passenger seat
Leather	Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

Split-folding rear seatback	Reclining rear seats
Folding with storage center armrest

Power Features

Remote power door locks	Power mirrors
Heated mirrors	1 one-touch power windows

Instrumentation

Clock	Tachometer
Trip computer	External temperature display
Low fuel level warning

Convenience

Cruise control	Front console with storage
Front and rear cupholders	Front door pockets
Overhead console with storage	Front seatback storage
Speed-proportional power steering	12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Rear view camera

Comfort

Interior air filtration	Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Cargo area light	Simulated alloy trim on center console
Simulated alloy trim on dash	Simulated alloy trim on doors
Front reading lights	Leather and simulated alloy trim on shift knob
Leather steering wheel	Front and rear floor mats
Turn signal in mirrors	Dual vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

Diversity antenna	7 total speakers
AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo	Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
1 subwoofer(s)	Radio data system
USB connection

Telematics

Pre-wired for phone

Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Exterior Features

Roof and Glass

Variable intermittent wipers	Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper	Roof rack
Power glass sunroof

Tires and Wheels

Alloy wheels	17 x 7.0 in. wheels
Steel spare wheel	225/55R17 95H tires
All season tires	Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire

Doors

Fixed lifgate window

Rear liftgate door

Towing and Hauling

Cargo tie downs

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS	Front and rear head airbags
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Child seat anchors
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Emergency braking assist
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Rear door child safety locks
Daytime running lights	Engine immobilizer
Front fog/driving lights	Auto delay off headlamps
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp	3 rear headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Rear center 3-point belt
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Turn signal mirrors
Stability control	Traction control
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Front height adjustable headrests
Rear height adjustable headrests	Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Driver head restraint whiplash protection system	Self-leveling headlights
Tire pressure monitoring

Reverse Assist Sensors

Security System Shock Sensor, Individual

Options

Packages

Rugged Package #1

Navigation System

Exterior Options

Trailer Hitch - US and Canada	Deep Cherry Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit
Wheel Arch Molding Kit	Aero Cross Bars
Obsidian Black Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit	Marine Blue Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit
Satin White Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit	Sage Green Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit
Camellia Red Pearl Sport Mesh Grille Kit	Dark Gray Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Sport Mesh Grille Kit	Rear Bumper Cover
Moonroof Air Deflector	Puddle Light Kit
Hood Protector Kit	Roof Cargo Basket
Fuel Door Cover	Front End Cover (Full)
Deep Cherry Pearl Front Underspoiler	Mounting Clamps - Bike/Kayak/Roof Basket - Aero Bars
Front End Cover (Hood)	Mounting Clamps - Bike/Kayak/Roof Basket - Round Cross Bars
Car Cover - Forester	Car Cover Bag
Front Bumper Underguard	Rear Bumper Underguard
Obsidian Black Pearl Body Side Molding Kit	Marine Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit	Fork-Mounted Bike Carrier
Sage Green Metallic Body Side Molding Kit	Heavy Duty Roof Cargo Basket
Kayak Carrier	Fork-Mounted Bike Carrier
Front Wheel Holder	Cross Bar Set - Round 48"
Camellia Red Pearl Body Side Molding Kit	Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit	Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)
Valve Stem Caps (SPT)	Valve Stem Caps (STI)
Bike Carrier - Hitch Mounted	Camellia Red Metallic Front Underspoiler
Deep Cherry Pearl Body Side Molding Kit	Satin White Front Underspoiler
Sage Green Metallic Front Underspoiler	Rear Bumper Corner Moldings
Obsidian Black Front Underspoiler	Marine Blue Front Underspoiler
Ice Silver Metallic Front Underspoiler	Cross Bar Set - Fixed
Valve Stem Caps (Subaru)	Dark Gray Metallic Front Underspoiler
Roof Cargo Carrier	Roof Cargo Carrier Extended
Ski Carrier (6 Pair) for Cross Bars - Aero	Ski Carrier (6 Pair) for Roof Carrier Base
Ski Carrier Lift Kit	Ski Carrier Mounting Clamps for Aero Cross Bars
Obsidian Black Pearl Spoiler	Euro-Style Marque Plate Stainless (STI)
Front License Plate Bracket	Satin White Pearl Spoiler
Sage Green Metallic Spoiler	Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame (SPT)
Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame (STI)	Matte Black License Plate Frame (SPT)
Matte Black License Plate Frame (STI)	Matte Black Slim Line License Plate Frame
Stainless Steel Slim Line License Plate Frame	Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame (Subaru)
Deep Cherry Pearl Spoiler	Bike Carrier - Roof Mounted - Single
Ice Silver Metallic Spoiler	Marine Blue Pearl Spoiler
Camellia Red Pearl Spoiler	Dark Gray Metallic Spoiler
Splash Guard Kit	Side Window Deflectors
Euro-Style Marque Plate Matte Black (STI)

Interior Options

Dog Guard/Compartment Separator	Cargo Net Side
Cargo Net Rear	Cargo Organizer
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass	Ash Tray Holder
Cargo Net Seat Back	Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
Ash Tray	Anti-Slip Mat
Ash Tray - Black	110 Power Outlet Kit - Black Interior
110 Power Outlet Kit - Platinum Interior	IPod - Phone Console Tray Black
IPod - Phone Console Tray Platinum	Sirius Satellite Radio - For Factory Roof Antenna
STi Stiffer Shifter Bushing	STi Shift Knob AT Leather and Aluminum
STi Metal Pedal Kit - A/T	All-Weather Floor Mats
Interior Illumination Kit - Blue	Interior Illumination Kit - Red
Luggage Compartment Cover	Sunshade
Base Model	Carbon Fiber Key Chain (SPT)
Severe Weather Companion	Carbon Fiber Key Chain (Subaru)
Carbon Fiber Key Chain (STI)

Mechanical Options

Engine Block Heater	STI Flexible Front Strut Tower Brace v3
Battery Warmer	SPT Oil Filler Cap - Blue
SPT Oil Filler Cap - Gray	SPT Battery Hold-Down - Gray
SPT Front Strut Tower Brace	SPT Battery Hold-Down - Blue
Remote Engine Starter Kit