2017 Subaru Forester specs & colors

Sport Utility

Change trim

MSRP

Change trim

$23,595

Starting MSRP
Current listing price

Showing the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i CVT

Shop Now

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Black

Gray

Packages

Popular Package #2A

$737

Starting MSRP

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
Part number H501SSG301
Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting

Alloy Wheel Package

$600

Starting MSRP

driver's and front passenger window w/automatic up & down functionality and anti-pinch protection
Black Finish Roof Rails

Rugged Package #1

$618

Starting MSRP

Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
Part number 65550SG001VH
Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover

See all packages

Protection Package #1

$610

Starting MSRP

Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
Part number 65550SG001VH
Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover

Popular Package #1A

$627

Starting MSRP

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
Part number H501SSG201
Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

$350

Starting MSRP

Tweeter Kit
Part number H631SFJ101
Upgraded Speakers

Specifications

Cruising Range - City	413.40 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	28 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	32 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	508.80 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A

Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.	CVT w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.70
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Trans Type	6
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.50 - 0.61
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.6 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.8 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	150 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	1500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	150 lbs

Second Hip Room	53 in
Track Width, Rear	61.1 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	34.8 in
Second Shoulder Room	56.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	74.7 ft³
Second Leg Room	38 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Second Head Room	39.8 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	42.2 in
Length, Overall	181.5 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.7 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Front Leg Room	43 in
Front Head Room	41.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	71.9 in
Passenger Volume	108.3 ft³
Front Shoulder Room	57 in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Height, Overall	66.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	37.1 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Front Hip Room	53.9 in
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	45.9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	34.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	34.4 ft³
Liftover Height	28.6 in
Track Width, Front	60.9 in

Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.2" Multimedia System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD radio w/single-disc CD player w/MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, simple touch gesture high resolution display, 6.2" LCD screen, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, iPod control capability, rear-vision camera, smartphone integration: AHA and Pandora, Starlink cloud applications: calender, Glympse, iHeart Radio, music player, news, Stitcher and weather, USB port, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, 4 speakers and body color roof mounted audio antenna StarLink enrollment cannot be applicable to Fleet Management Companies (FMCs) or to Commercial fleet accounts at this time.	Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front	Standard
Radio w/Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls	Standard

Variable Intermittent Wipers	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding	Standard
Light Tinted Glass	Standard
Grille w/Chrome Bar	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles	Standard
Tires: P225/60R17 98H All-Season	Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper	Standard
7" Wheels	Optional
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding	Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster	Standard
Auto Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps	Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard
LED Brakelights	Standard
Wheels: 17" Machine-Finished Alloy	Optional

Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents	Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material	Standard
Front Map Lights	Standard
Front Center Armrest	Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement	Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Air Filtration	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Immobilizer	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Systems Monitor	Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts	Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel	Standard
Manual Air Conditioning	Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Cloth Upholstery	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down	Standard
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat	Standard
Front Bucket Seats -inc: height and tilt adjustable front head restraints and passenger front seat back pocket	Standard
Digital/Analog Appearance	Standard
Front Cupholder	Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror	Standard
3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows	Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert	Standard
Valet Function	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard
Locking Glove Box	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement	Standard
Perimeter Alarm	Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard

4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control	Optional
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust	Standard
Engine: 2.5L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V w/VVT -inc: Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering	Standard
15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Full-Time All-Wheel	Standard
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: low shift mode	Optional
GVWR: 4,480 lbs	Standard
Permanent Locking Hubs	Standard
Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
3.70 Axle Ratio	Optional
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard

Driver Knee Airbag	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners	Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks	Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags	Standard

Compare trims

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2017 Subaru Forester trim comparison will help you decide.

Front Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Size	17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel

Displacement	2.5 L/152
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	174 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	170 @ 5800
Engine Type	Regular Unleaded H-4

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

Steering Type	Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	34.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	P225/60HR17

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

Suspension Type - Rear	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front	Strut

Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	3322 lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs

2017 Subaru Forester specs & colors

Sport Utility

Key specs

Color options

Packages

Specifications

Vehicle

Wheels

Electrical

Engine

Mileage

Transmission

Suspension

Brakes

Fuel Tank

Steering

Tires

Trailering

Weight Information

Dimensions

Entertainment

Exterior

Interior

Mechanical

Safety

Compare trims