2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X specs & colors

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MSRP

4dr 2.5 X Manual $21,795
4dr 2.5 X Auto $22,595
4dr 2.5 X Manual w/Premium Pkg $24,145
4dr 2.5 X Auto w/Premium Pkg $24,945
4dr 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition Auto $26,895
4dr 2.5 XT Limited Manual $27,895
4dr 2.5 XT Limited Auto $28,695

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EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	461.10 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	22 MPG
Cruising Range - City	349.80 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	29 MPG

First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.45
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.45
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.78
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.09
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.11
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.33
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.06
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.6 x 0.94 in
Brake Type	Power
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Front Shoulder Room	53.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	67.6 in
Front Leg Room	43.6 in
Length, Overall	176.6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	68.1 in
Wheelbase	99.4 in
Second Shoulder Room	53.6 in
Passenger Volume	93.5 ft³
Rear Door Opening Height	32.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	29.6 ft³
Second Leg Room	33.7 in
Second Hip Room	51.6 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	37.0 in
Front Head Room	39.8 in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Track Width, Front	58.9 in
Height, Overall	65.0 in
Rear Door Opening Width	38.4 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	62.7 ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height	33.7 in
Track Width, Rear	58.5 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	37.8 in
Second Head Room	39.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.1 in
Front Hip Room	51.6 in
Liftover Height	27.4 in

Overhead console-inc: dual map lights, storage	Standard
Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer	Standard
16" x 6.5" styled steel wheels	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bar	Standard
Aluminum-alloy hood	Standard
Dome light w/delay feature	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front/rear 5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Rear 12-volt pwr outlet	Standard
Black pwr mirrors	Standard
Front passenger seatback pocket	Standard
Roof rack w/crossbars	Standard
All-wheel drive	Standard
Child safety rear door locks	Standard
HD raised independent front/rear suspension	Standard
Driver seat height/tilt/lumbar adjusters	Standard
Dual cargo area storage pockets	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
I-Active valve lift system	Standard
2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine	Standard
(4) cargo area utility hooks	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, digital dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temp gauge	Standard
(2) rear retractable cup holders	Standard
AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers	Standard
Speed-sensitive variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front pwr disc brakes, rear pwr drum brakes	Standard
Dual center armrests	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches	Standard
Air conditioning	Standard
Cloth seat trim	Standard
Silver metallic interior accents	Standard
60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions	Standard
(2) cargo area utility bars	Standard
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters	Standard
Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors	Standard
Air filtration system	Standard
Electronic throttle control (ETC)	Standard
15.9 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Collapsible pedal system	Standard
Remote keyless entry w/audible confirmation	Standard
Multi-reflector fog lights	Standard
Cargo area cover	Standard
Tilt steering column	Standard
P215/60R16 mud & snow tires	Standard
Side-impact door beams	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD & "Hill Holder" system	Standard
Body color body-side cladding & bumpers	Standard
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors	Standard
3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors	Standard
Front bucket seats w/height-adjustable active head restraints	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Multi-functional center console box-inc: sliding armrest, auxiliary pwr outlet, dual cup holders	Standard
Digital clock	Standard
(4) cargo area tie-downs	Standard
City 22/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
(2) cargo area grocery bag hooks	Standard
Security system	Standard
Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Automatic-off halogen headlamps	Standard
Carpeted floor mats	Standard
Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches	Standard

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Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	356
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	90

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	173 @ 6000
Engine Type	Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Displacement	2.5L/150
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	166 @ 4400

Suspension Type - Rear	HD Raised
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front	HD Raised
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Parallel Links

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	15.9 gal

Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	37.4 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	34.8 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	Variable
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0

Front Tire Size	P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	P215/60HR16

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs

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