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2017 Subaru Forester
$22,595 - $34,295Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
25 MPG Comb.
Transmission
CVT w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2017 Subaru Forester comes in a variety of different trims powered by one of two engines. The base engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder making 170 horsepower. This engine is offered with a choice two transmissions -- a 6-speed manual or a continuously...
What’s new in the 2017 model?
For 2017, the Subaru Forester receives several exterior updates, including a new front bumper, headlights and restyled grille. Taillights are also ...
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Specs
EPA Classification: Small SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/122
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 250 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 258 @ 2000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.50 - 0.98
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.11
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.80
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.66
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3686
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 150
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 1500
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Double Wishbone
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.9
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: P225/55HR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/55HR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.9
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Length, Overall (in): 181.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.7
Height, Overall (in): 68.2
Track Width, Front (in): 60.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.1
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.7
Liftover Height (in): 28.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 71.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 37.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 45.9
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 42.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 31.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 68.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 31.5
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 103.3
Front Head Room (in): 40
Front Leg Room (in): 43
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57
Front Hip Room (in): 53.9
Second Head Room (in): 37.5
Second Leg Room (in): 38
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Second Hip Room (in): 53
Vehicle Name: Subaru Forester
Body Style: Sport Utility
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.0
Pricing
This model has 8 different trims.
MSRP
$34,295
Invoice
$32,028
Description
2.0 L/122, 250 @ 5600, CVT w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 8 different trims.
City
23 MPG
Hwy
27 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Description
2.0 L/122, 250 @ 5600, CVT w/OD
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