2017 Subaru Forester Premium specs & colors

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$29,295

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Packages

Popular Package #2A

$737

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

Protection Package #1

$610

Starting MSRP

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

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

$350

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Tweeter Kit
Part number H631SFJ101
Upgraded Speakers

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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

Base Model

$0

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Rugged Package #1

$618

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

Specifications

Fuel Economy Est-Combined	25 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	429.30 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - City	365.70 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	23 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A

Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Trans Description Cont.	CVT w/OD
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.35
Trans Type	8
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.66
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)	0.80
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.50 - 0.98

Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.9 in
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.4 in
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A

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

Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.7 in
Track Width, Rear	61.1 in
Liftover Height	28.6 in
Length, Overall	181.5 in
Second Shoulder Room	56.5 in
Second Head Room	37.5 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	68.5 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Track Width, Front	60.9 in
Front Hip Room	53.9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	31.5 ft³
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	31.9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	31.5 ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Second Hip Room	53 in
Passenger Volume	103.3 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	45.9 in
Second Leg Room	38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	71.9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	37.1 in
Front Leg Room	43 in
Front Shoulder Room	57 in
Front Head Room	40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	42.2 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.7 in
Height, Overall	68.2 in

Radio w/Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front	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

Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Optional
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Chrome Grille	Optional
Deep Tinted Glass	Optional
Lip Spoiler	Optional
Perimeter/Approach Lights	Optional
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Auto Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps	Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Express Open/Close Sliding Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade	Optional
Wheels: 18" Alloy	Optional
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster	Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only	Optional
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles	Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park	Optional
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding	Optional
LED Brakelights	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding	Standard
Tires: P225/55R18 97H All-Season	Optional
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert	Optional
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard

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

Full-Time All-Wheel	Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher	Optional
Engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl DOHC 16V Intercooled Turbo -inc: Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing	Optional
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
GVWR: 4,652 lbs	Optional
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: steering wheel paddle-shift control switches, X-mode and hill descent control (HDC)	Optional
Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
Sport Tuned Suspension	Optional
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
4.11 Axle Ratio	Optional
Electric Power-Assist Steering	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control	Optional
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Permanent Locking Hubs	Standard

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

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Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	18 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Front Wheel Size	18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum

Displacement	2.0 L/122
Engine Type	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	250 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	258 @ 2000

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

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

Spare Tire Size	Compact
Front Tire Size	P225/55HR18
Rear Tire Size	P225/55HR18

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

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

Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	3653 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs

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