2017 Subaru Forester Premium specs & colors

Sport Utility

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$25,995

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Popular Package #2

$777

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

All-Weather Package

$500

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Heated Front Seats
Heated Exterior Mirrors
Windshield Wiper De-Icer

Popular Package #1

$667

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

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Protection Package #2

$610

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Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
Part number 65550SG011VH
Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover

All-Weather Pkg & EyeSight & Blind Spot Detection

$1,695

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Heated Front Seats
Heated Exterior Mirrors
High Grade Instrument Cluster w/Color LCD Display

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

$350

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Tweeter Kit
Part number H631SFJ101
Upgraded Speakers

Popular Package #1A

$627

Starting MSRP

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

Protection Package #1

$610

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

Rugged Package #1

$618

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

Rugged Package #2

$618

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Cargo Cover - Power Rear Gate
Part number 65550SG011VH
Not for use w/installed Compartment Cover

Popular Package #2A

$737

Starting MSRP

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

All-Weather Pkg & EyeSight & BSD & Power Rear Gate

$2,145

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Heated Front Seats
Power Rear Gate
Windshield Wiper De-Icer

Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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
Radio w/Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls	Standard

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

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

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

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags	Standard
Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	Standard
Driver Knee Airbag	Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks	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

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	174 @ 4000
Displacement	2.5 L/152
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
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	34.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A

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

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

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

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

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