2009 Subaru Forester X specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr Man X
- $19,995
- 4dr Man X
- $20,195
- 4dr Auto X
- $21,195
- 4dr Auto X
- $21,395
- 4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg
- $22,495
- 4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg
- $22,695
- 4dr Man X w/Prem/All-Weather
- $22,895
- 4dr Man X w/Prem/All-Weather
- $23,095
- 4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg
- $23,495
- 4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg
- $23,695
- 4dr Auto X w/Prem/All-Weather
- $23,895
- 4dr Auto X w/Prem/All-Weather
- $24,095
- 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed *Ltd Avail*
- $25,995
- 4dr Auto X Limited
- $25,995
- 4dr Auto XT
- $26,195
- 4dr Auto XT
- $26,195
- 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed *Ltd Avail*
- $26,195
- 4dr Auto X Limited
- $26,195
- 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean w/Nav *Ltd Avail*
- $27,795
- 4dr Auto X Limited w/Nav
- $27,795
- 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean w/Nav *Ltd Avail*
- $27,995
- 4dr Auto X Limited w/Nav
- $27,995
- 4dr Auto XT Ltd
- $28,195
- 4dr Auto XT Ltd
- $28,195
- 4dr Auto XT Ltd w/Nav
- $29,995
- 4dr Auto XT Ltd w/Nav
- $29,995
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
|
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
170 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Electrical
356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
2.5L/150
Displacement
|
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Engine Type
|
170 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
170 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
7.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
108 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
42 in
Front Head Room
|
43 in
Front Leg Room
|
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
53 in
Front Hip Room
|
40 in
Second Head Room
|
38 in
Second Leg Room
|
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
53 in
Second Hip Room
|
103 in
Wheelbase
|
180 in
Length, Overall
|
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
66 in
Height, Overall
|
60 in
Track Width, Front
|
60 in
Track Width, Rear
|
9 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
38 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
53 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
27 in
Liftover Height
|
68 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
N/A
Trunk Volume
|
Safety
Standard
Brake Assist
|
Steering
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Variable
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
MacPherson-type
Suspension Type - Front
|
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P215/65HR16
Front Tire Size
|
P215/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
|
Compact
Spare Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
3,250 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
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