2008 Subaru Forester X specs & colors

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Interior

Beige

Medium Gray

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EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 MPG
Cruising Range - City	318.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	429.30 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	20 MPG

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

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

Front Shoulder Room	53.5 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	53.25 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	67.6 in
Wheelbase	99.4 in
Length, Overall	176.6 in
Rear Door Opening Width	38.4 in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height	33.7 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	37.0 in
Track Width, Front	58.9 in
Second Leg Room	33.7 in
Front Leg Room	43.6 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	30.7 ft³
Liftover Height	27.4 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.1 in
Front Hip Room	51.6 in
Front Head Room	39.8 in
Height, Overall	65.0 in
Rear Door Opening Height	32.8 in
Passenger Volume	95.4 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors	68.3 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Second Hip Room	51.6 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	68.6 ft³
Second Shoulder Room	53.6 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	37.8 in
Track Width, Rear	58.5 in
Second Head Room	39.8 in

Silver metallic interior accents	Standard
Tilt steering column	Standard
Roof rails w/crossbars	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: ambient temp gauge	Standard
Driver seat height & lumbar adjusters	Standard
Multi-reflector fog lights	Standard
Air filtration system	Standard
Safety brake pedal system	Standard
Front passenger seatback pocket	Standard
16" 5-spoke alloy-look wheels w/wheel covers	Standard
Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Cargo area inc: (2) utility bars, (2) grocery bag hooks, (4) tie-downs, (4) utility hooks	Standard
Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer	Standard
Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)	Standard
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers	Standard
Rear defogger	Standard
Pwr assisted steering	Standard
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)	Standard
Aluminum-alloy hood	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD & "Hill Holder" system	Standard
Rear child safety door locks	Standard
Automatic-off halogen headlamps	Standard
Remote keyless entry w/audible confirmation	Standard
Multi-functional center console box-inc: adjustable armrest, auxiliary pwr outlet, dual cup holders	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Rear 12-volt pwr outlet	Standard
Electronic throttle control (ETC)	Standard
Air conditioning	Standard
LATCH rear child safety seat anchors	Standard
Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches	Standard
Carpeted front and rear floor mats	Standard
Pwr mirrors	Standard
Overhead console	Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor	Standard
Cargo area cover	Standard
2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine	Standard
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters, height adjustable shoulder belt anchors	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Body color body-side cladding & bumpers	Standard
Cloth seat trim	Standard
3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors	Standard
Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors	Standard
P215/60R16 tires	Standard
Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
I-Active valve lift system	Standard
(2) rear retractable cup holders	Standard
60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions, armrest	Standard
Continuous All-wheel drive	Standard
Front disc/rear drum brakes	Standard
Front bucket seats w/active head restraints	Standard
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)	Standard
Security system	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches	Standard
Dome light w/delay feature	Standard

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Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Rear Wheel Material	Alloy

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

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

Suspension Type - Front	4-Wheel Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	4-Wheel Independent

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

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

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

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

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