2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X specs & colors

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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X

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Key specs

4-door
5 seats
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
23 combined MPG
179.5" length, 65.9" height
All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ice Silver Metallic

Interior

Black / Copper

Parchment

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas Flat 4
MPG: 21 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower: 170 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.3 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Brake Type: Power
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.7 x -TBD- in

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 90

Engine

Engine Type: Gas Flat 4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 174 @ 4100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 170 @ 5800
Displacement: 2.5L/152
Transmission Options: M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG: 21 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Measurements

Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 68 ft³
Rear Door Opening Height: N/A
Front Hip Room: 53 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 34 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: Not Available in
Liftover Height: 27 in
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Leg Room: 43 in
Track Width, Rear: 60 in
Second Shoulder Room: 56 in
Min Ground Clearance: 9 in
Trunk Volume: N/A
Wheelbase: 103 in
Height, Overall: 66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 38 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 70 in
Length, Overall: 180 in
Track Width, Front: 60 in
Rear Door Opening Width: N/A
Second Head Room: 40 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 62 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 42 in
Passenger Volume: 108 ft³
Front Head Room: 42 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: Not Available ft³
Second Hip Room: 53 in
Second Leg Room: 38 in
Front Shoulder Room: 56 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 34 in

Safety

Brake Assist: Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 34 ft
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Not Available
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Not Available

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Tire Size: P215/65HR16
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Front Tire Size: P215/65HR16
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material: Compact

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 17 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 240 lbs
Base Curb Weight: 3,250 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 360 lbs

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