2017 Subaru Forester specs & colors

Sport Utility

Change trim

$23,595

Starting MSRP
Current listing price

2017 Subaru Forester

Showing the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i CVT

Shop Now

Key specs

4-door
5 seats
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
28 combined MPG
181.5" length, 66.4" height
All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ice Silver Metallic

Interior

Black

Gray

Packages

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
Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

$350

Starting MSRP
- Tweeter Kit
- Part number H631SFJ101
- Upgraded Speakers
See more detail
$350

Starting MSRP
- Tweeter Kit
- Part number H631SFJ101
- Upgraded Speakers
- Part number H631SSG000
Protection Package #1

$610

Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG001VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
See more detail
$610

Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG001VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
- May be used separately
- Rear Seatback Protector
- Part number J501SSG400
- All-Weather Floor Mats
- Part number J501SSG200
- Splash Guards
- Part number J1010SG300
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSG350

Popular Package #1A

$627

Starting MSRP
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
- Part number H501SSG201
- Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
See more detail
$627

Starting MSRP
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
- Part number H501SSG201
- Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
- Part number J201SSG300
- Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
- Part number F551SSG020
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSG350
Popular Package #2A

$737

Starting MSRP
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SSG301
- Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
See more detail
$737

Starting MSRP
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SSG301
- Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
- Part number J201SSG300
- Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
- Part number F551SSG020
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSG350
Rugged Package #1

$618

Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG001VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
See more detail
$618

Starting MSRP
- Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
- Part number 65550SG001VH
- Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover
- May be used separately
- Splash Guards
- Part number J1010SG300
- Aero Cross Bar Set
- Part number E361SSG000
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSG350

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Regular Gasoline H-4
MPG: 26 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower: 170 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): N/A
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12 in
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 174 @ 4000
Displacement: 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 170 @ 5800
Engine Type: Regular Gasoline H-4
Transmission Options: CVT Transmission
A/T
MPG: 26 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®: Standard

Measurements

Track Width, Rear: 61 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 75 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 34 ft³
Liftover Height: 29 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 46 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 35 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 72 in
Front Shoulder Room: 57 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Length, Overall: 182 in
Second Hip Room: 53 in
Front Leg Room: 43 in
Min Ground Clearance: 9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 5
Track Width, Front: 61 in
Second Leg Room: 38 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 71 in
Height, Overall: 66 in
Wheelbase: 104 in
Passenger Volume: 108 ft³
Second Head Room: 40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 42 in
Front Hip Room: 54 in
Rear Door Opening Height: N/A
Rear Door Opening Width: N/A
Second Shoulder Room: 57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 37 in

Safety

Backup Camera: Standard
Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 35 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size: 17 X 7 in
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Tire Size: P225/60HR17
Front Wheel Size: 17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Tire Size: P225/60HR17

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1,500 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 1,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: N/A
Base Curb Weight: 3,322 lbs
Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Rear: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 16 gal

Compare trims

2017 Subaru Forester

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2017 Subaru Forester trim comparison will help you decide.