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2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Man 2.5X
$20,595
4dr Man 2.5X PZEV
$20,895
4dr Auto 2.5X
$21,795
4dr Auto 2.5X PZEV
$22,095
4dr Man 2.5X Premium
$23,295
4dr Man 2.5X Premium PZEV
$23,595
4dr Auto 2.5X Premium
$24,295
4dr Auto 2.5X Premium PZEV
$24,595
4dr Auto 2.5X Limited
$26,595
4dr Auto 2.5X Limited PZEV
$26,895
4dr Auto 2.5XT Premium
$27,095
4dr Auto 2.5X Touring
$27,895
4dr Auto 2.5X Touring PZEV
$28,195
4dr Auto 2.5XT Touring
$29,895
$21,795
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
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 Type
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
240 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,400 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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