2017 Subaru Forester Premium specs & colors

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$25,495

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Packages

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

$350

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Tweeter Kit
Part number H631SFJ101
Upgraded Speakers

Protection Package #1

$610

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

Popular Package #2A

$737

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

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Popular Package #1A

$627

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

Rugged Package #1

$618

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

Base Model

$0

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Specifications

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	28 MPG
Cruising Range - City	349.80 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	22 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	445.20 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	24 MPG

Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.78
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.44
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.69
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.30
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.97
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.64
Trans Type	6
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.45

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

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

Cargo Volume to Seat 3	34.4 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	42.2 in
Liftover Height	28.6 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	71.9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	37.1 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	45.9 in
Length, Overall	181.5 in
Track Width, Front	60.9 in
Second Hip Room	53 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Second Head Room	39.8 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Track Width, Rear	61.1 in
Passenger Volume	108.3 ft³
Second Shoulder Room	56.5 in
Front Head Room	41.4 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	34.4 ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height	34.8 in
Height, Overall	68.2 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	74.7 ft³
Min Ground Clearance	8.7 in
Front Leg Room	43 in
Second Leg Room	38 in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Front Hip Room	53.9 in
Front Shoulder Room	57 in

Radio w/Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Plus System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD radio w/single-disc CD player w/MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi touch gesture high resolution display, 7.0" LCD screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free text messaging connectivity, iPod control capability, rear-vision camera, SiriusXM All Access radio (subscription required), SiriusXM Travel Link (subscription required), smartphone integration: AHA, MirrorLink, Pandora and Siri Eyes Free, Starlink cloud applications: calender, Glympse, iHeart Radio, music player, news, Stitcher and weather, dual USB ports, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, 6 speakers, body color roof mounted audio, satellite and connected services antenna and Subaru Starlink connected services StarLink enrollment cannot be applicable to Fleet Management Companies (FMCs) or to Commercial fleet accounts at this time.	Optional
2 LCD Monitors In The Front	Standard

Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park	Optional
LED Brakelights	Standard
Lip Spoiler	Optional
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Wheels: 17" Alloy	Optional
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster	Standard
Express Open/Close Sliding Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade	Optional
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard
Auto Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding	Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only	Optional
Tires: P225/60R17 98H All-Season	Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles	Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper	Standard
Deep Tinted Glass	Optional
Grille w/Chrome Bar	Standard
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding	Optional
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Standard

Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar support and passenger front seat back pocket	Optional
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel	Standard
Cloth Upholstery	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Systems Monitor	Standard
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Optional
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
Valet Function	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback	Optional
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim	Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts	Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	Optional
Rear Cupholder	Optional
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Perimeter Alarm	Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror	Optional
Air Filtration	Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material	Standard
Immobilizer	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents	Standard
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat	Optional
Digital/Analog Appearance	Standard
Front Cupholder	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest	Optional
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Locking Glove Box	Standard
Automatic Air Conditioning	Optional
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows	Standard
Front Map Lights	Standard
Driver Seat	Optional
Tracker System	Optional
Power Door Locks	Standard

Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
Full-Time All-Wheel	Standard
Permanent Locking Hubs	Standard
15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering	Standard
Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
GVWR: 4,480 lbs	Standard
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual -inc: incline start assist	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist	Standard
4.44 Axle Ratio	Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
Engine: 2.5L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V w/VVT -inc: Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing	Standard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	3349 lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs

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