2012 Subaru Forester

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2012 Subaru Forester

Starting MSRP $20,595–$29,895

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Specifications

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

Engines

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

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 90-amp. alternator  
Standard 480 CCA battery  
Available 520 CCA battery  
(48Ah) Battery amp hours  
Available Battery amp hours: (52Ah)  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Available Mode select transmission  
Available Sequential sport shift  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
4.11 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 4.44  
Standard Full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard All-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Available Roof rack: rails only  
Standard Grille with chrome bar  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
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  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
1 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 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Cloth 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 Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-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 Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Available 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  
152 cu.in. Engine displacement  
170-hp @ 5,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
174 lbs.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.7" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
27 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.38 Drag coefficient  
3,250 lbs. Curb weight  
4,480 lbs. GVWR  
900 lbs. Payload  
2,400 lbs. Towing capacity  
179.5" Exterior length  
70.1" Exterior body width  
65.9" Exterior height  
103.0" Wheelbase  
60.2" Front tread  
60.2" Rear tread  
17.2' Turning radius  
25 degrees Approach angle  
26 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  
41.6" Front headroom  
40.4" Rear headroom  
52.9" Front hiproom  
52.7" Rear hiproom  
56.1" Front shoulder room  
55.6" Rear shoulder room  
107.6 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
33.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
68.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
68.3 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
33.9" 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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