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2010 Subaru Forester
$20,295 - $30,295Starting MSRP
Obsidian Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2010 Subaru Forester comes in five trims: the 2.5 X, the 2.5 X Premium, the 2.5 X Limited, the 2.5 XT Premium and the 2.5 XT Limited.
The "X" variants come with a naturally-aspirated, 2.5L 4-cylinder horizontally-opposed "boxer" engine,...
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Exterior
Obsidian Black Pearl
Newport Blue Pearl
Dark Gray Metallic
Sage Green Metallic
Camellia Red Pearl
Paprika Red Pearl
Spark Silver Metallic
Steel Silver Metallic
Satin White Pearl
Specs
EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement: 2.5L/150
Fuel System: SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 224 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 226 @ 2800
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 4
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.55
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.27
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.44
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 520
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3460
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson-type
Suspension Type - Rear: Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.83
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.67
Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.7 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/55HR17
Rear Tire Size: P225/55HR17
Spare Tire Size: T135/90D16
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: Variable
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 37.4
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9
Wheelbase (in): 103
Length, Overall (in): 179.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.1
Height, Overall (in): 66.9
Track Width, Front (in): 60.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in): 31.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in): 38.4
Liftover Height (in): 27.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 61.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 37.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 53.25
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 42.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 31.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 63.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 30.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 102.1
Front Head Room (in): 40.0
Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Front Hip Room (in): 52.9
Second Head Room (in): 37.7
Second Leg Room (in): 38.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Second Hip Room (in): 52.7
Vehicle Name: Subaru Forester
Body Style: 4 Door
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.9
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5
Pricing
This model has 25 different trims.
MSRP
$30,295
Invoice
$28,208
Description
2.5L/150, 224 @ 5200, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 25 different trims.
City
19 MPG
Hwy
24 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Description
2.5L/150, 224 @ 5200, Automatic w/OD
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