2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

2009 Subaru Forester

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2009 Subaru Forester

Kelley Blue Book Retail $16,100–$20,400  

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 2.5 X Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 170-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 90-amp. alternator  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Standard Sequential sport shift  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
4.44 Axle ratio  
Standard Full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard All-wheel drive  

4-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Independent rear double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Black front bumper insert  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
rails only Roof rack  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic air conditioning  
Standard Front and rear express open/close sliding glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Rear console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining passenger seat  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather/metal-look shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Carpet cargo mat  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade XM AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Optional Automatic equalizer  
SRS Circle Surround(R) Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 performance speakers  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers with heating wiper park  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

H-4 Engine type  
150 cu.in. Engine displacement  
170-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
170 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.9" x 3.1" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
20 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,300 lbs. Curb weight  
4,480 lbs. GVWR  
900 lbs. Payload  
179.5" Exterior length  
70.1" Exterior body width  
66.9" Exterior height  
103.0" Wheelbase  
60.2" Front tread  
60.2" Rear tread  
25 degrees Approach angle  
25 degrees Departure angle  
8.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
21 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
27.4" Load floor height  
43.1" Front legroom  
38.0" Rear legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
37.7" Rear headroom  
52.9" Front hiproom  
52.7" Rear hiproom  
56.1" Front shoulder room  
55.6" Rear shoulder room  
31.2" Interior cargo height  
61.8" Interior cargo length  
37.5" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
42.2" Interior cargo width (min.)  
43.6" Interior cargo width (max.)  

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