Used 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X - Specs & Features

More about the 2012 Forester

Starting MSRP

$20,595

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	23 MPG
Drive Type	all wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	33.5 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	3,250 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Japan

Fuel & MPG

Cost to Drive	$168/mo
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.
CO2 Emissions	6.2 tons

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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.

Drivetrain

Transmission	5-speed manual
Drive type	All wheel drive
Viscous 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	65.9 in.

Wheelbase	103.0 in.
Front track	60.2 in.
Rear track	60.2 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	33.5 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	68.3 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	3,250 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	2,400 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Japan

Colors

Exterior Colors	Sage Green Metallic Sky Blue Metallic Obsidian Black Pearl Dark Gray Metallic Camellia Red Pearl Marine Blue Pearl Satin White Pearl Ice Silver Metallic
Interior Colors	Black, cloth Platinum, cloth Gray Gray

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	41.6 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
6-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	40.4 in.
Rear leg room	38.0 in.
Rear shoulder room	55.6 in.

Rear hip room	52.7 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Folding 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
Auxiliary audio input	Standard

Radio data system	Standard
Speed sensitive volume control	Standard
Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

1 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
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

Steel wheels	Standard
Full wheel covers	Standard
16 x 6.5 in. wheels	Standard

All season tires	Standard
215/65R16 96H 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.

Packages

Popular Package #1	+$475
Popular Package #2	+$568
Rugged Package #2	+$557

Popular Package #3	+$525
Alloy Wheel Package	+$400
Audio Media Package #2	+$467
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
Dog Guard/Compartment Separator	+$325

Cargo Net Side	+$80
Cargo Tray Black	+$75
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink	+$278
Cargo Net Rear	+$48
Floor Mats, All Weather	+$69
IPod - Phone Console Tray Black	+$9
Media Hub Kit w/Bluetooth Streaming	+$401
IPod - Phone Console Tray Platinum	+$9
Media Hub Kit	+$358
Bluetooth BlueConnect Kit	+$483
Sirius Satellite Radio	+$432
STi Metal Pedal Kit - M/T	+$187
Tweeter Kit	+$109
XM Satellite Radio	+$432
Base Model	+$0
STi Shift Knob 5MT Black Durazon	+$91
STi Shift Knob 5MT Leather and Aluminum	+$180
Short Throw Shifter	+$345
Interior Illumination Kit - Red	+$88
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
Sport Mesh Grille Kit - Ice Silver Metallic	+$314
Wheel Locks (Steel Wheels)	+$51
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
Alloy Wheel Set - 16"	+$767
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
Crossbar Set Fixed (Carrier Base)	+$267
Aero Cross Bars	+$195
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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