2021 Subaru Forester Premium specs & colors

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MSRP

CVT $24,795
Premium CVT $27,795
Sport CVT $29,395
Limited CVT $31,395
Touring CVT $34,895

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Camel

Black / Copper

Packages

Popular Package #1

$1,012

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Rear Bumper Cover
Part number E771SSJ000
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink

Standard Model

$0

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Blind Spot Detection w/RCTA & Power Rear Gate

$1,095

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Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) system
Driver's Seatback Divided Pocket

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Int & Ext Auto Dim Mirror w/Approach Lighting

$480

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Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
Part number H501SSG203
Passenger's Side Mirror - Bulk

Int & Ext Auto Dim Mirror w/HL & Approach Lighting

$600

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Passenger's Side Mirror - Bulk
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
Part number H501SSG304

Specifications

Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	33 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	26 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	29 MPG
Cruising Range - City	431.60 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	547.80 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A

Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)	0.56
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.60 - 0.75
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.70
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.69
Trans Type	7
Trans Description Cont.	CVT w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A

Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.2 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.6 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A

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

Liftover Height	28.4 in
Second Hip Room	53.6 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	35.7 in
Length, Overall	182.1 in
Second Leg Room	39.4 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	28.9 ft³
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Second Head Room	37.7 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	71.5 in
Height, Overall	68.1 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	51.2 in
Track Width, Front	61.6 in
Track Width, Rear	61.8 in
Front Hip Room	54.1 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Passenger Volume	107.8 ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	43.3 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	70.3 in
Second Shoulder Room	57.2 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	69.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	28.9 ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height	32.4 in
Front Shoulder Room	58.2 in
Front Head Room	40.2 in
Front Leg Room	43.3 in

Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.5" 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, 6.5" LCD screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming connectivity, hands-free phone connectivity and hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity, iPod control capability, rear-vision camera display, SiriusXM All Access radio (subscription required), smartphone integration: AHA, Android Auto, CarPlay and Pandora, Starlink cloud applications: refer to subaru.com for app availability, 6 speakers, 2 USB input ports, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and body color roof mounted antenna	Optional
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System	Standard
1 LCD Monitor In The Front	Standard

LED Brakelights	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim	Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Black Machine Finish Alloy -inc: Aluminum	Optional
Perimeter/Approach Lights	Standard
Express Open/Close Sliding Glass Panoramic 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade	Optional
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding	Optional
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Tires: 225/60R17 99H All-Season	Standard
Front Fog Lamps	Optional
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams	Standard
Lip Spoiler	Optional
Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster	Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Deep Tinted Glass	Optional
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only	Optional
Body-Colored Front Bumper	Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps	Standard
Grille w/Chrome Bar	Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park	Optional

3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert	Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat	Optional
Driver Information Center	Standard
Perimeter Alarm	Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Automatic Air Conditioning	Standard
Air Filtration	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Valet Function	Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Rear Cupholder	Standard
Power Rear Windows	Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material	Standard
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/2-way power lumbar support and 4-way manual front passenger seat adjuster, height and tilt adjustable front head restraints and passenger front seat back pocket	Optional
Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel	Optional
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	Optional
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents	Optional
Passenger Seat	Standard
Immobilizer	Standard
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Front Map Lights	Standard
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go	Standard
STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) Tracker System	Optional
Smart Device Remote Engine Start	Optional
Cloth Upholstery	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box	Optional
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start	Optional
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts	Optional
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror	Optional
8-Way Driver Seat	Optional
Digital/Analog Appearance	Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest	Optional
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel	Standard
STARLINK (Subscription Required) Mobile Hotspot Internet Access	Optional
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material	Standard
Front Cupholder	Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Roll-Up Cargo Cover	Optional
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Optional
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard

Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
GVWR: 4,891 lbs	Standard
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT Automatic -inc: low shift mode and X-MODE: single mode system	Optional
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential	Optional
3.70 Axle Ratio	Standard
Permanent Locking Hubs	Standard
Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
16.6 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering	Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
Full-Time All-Wheel	Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust	Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control	Standard
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature	Standard
Engine: 2.5L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V w/VVT -inc: Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing	Standard

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

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

Engine Type	Regular Unleaded H-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	176 @ 4400
Displacement	2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	182 @ 5800

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	16.6 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.4 ft
Steering Type	Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

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

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

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

Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	3522 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs

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