2008 Subaru Forester Features And Specs

Forester 2.5X Automatic Package Includes

• Interior

• Cloth seat trim

• Front bucket seats w/active head restraints

• Driver seat height & lumbar adjusters

• 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions, armrest

• Multi-functional center console box-inc

  adjustable armrest, auxiliary pwr outlet, dual cup holders

• Front passenger seatback pocket

• Carpeted front and rear floor mats

• Tilt steering column

• Instrumentation-inc

  ambient temp gauge

• Pwr windows-inc

  driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches

• Pwr door locks-inc

  illuminated switches

• Remote keyless entry w/audible confirmation

• Cruise control

• Security system

• Air conditioning

• Air filtration system

• Rear defogger

• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc

  (4) speakers

• Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors

• Overhead console

• Dome light w/delay feature

• (2) rear retractable cup holders

• Silver metallic interior accents

• Cargo area inc

  (2) utility bars, (2) grocery bag hooks, (4) tie-downs, (4) utility hooks

• Cargo area cover

• Rear 12-volt pwr outlet

• Exterior

• Roof rails w/crossbars

• Aluminum-alloy hood

• Body color body-side cladding & bumpers

• Multi-reflector fog lights

• Automatic-off halogen headlamps

• Daytime running lights

• Pwr mirrors

• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas Flat 4-Cyl

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  2.5L/150

• Fuel System

  SMPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  173 @ 6000

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  166 @ 4400

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  7.2

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  520

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  90

• Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)

• Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)

• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor

• 3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters, height adjustable shoulder belt anchors

• 3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors

• Rear child safety door locks

• LATCH rear child safety seat anchors

• Daytime running lights

• Safety brake pedal system

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  Variable

• Turns, lock to lock

  3.0

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  34.8

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  37.4

• Mechanical

• 2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine

• I-Active valve lift system

• Electronic throttle control (ETC)

• 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/OD

• Active All-wheel drive

• Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch pack w/front/rear differentials

• Four-wheel independent suspension

• P215/60R16 tires

• 16\ 5-spoke alloy-look wheels w/wheel covers

• Pwr assisted steering

• Front disc/rear drum brakes

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  4-Wheel Independent

• Rear Suspension Type

  4-Wheel Independent

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  32

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  32

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  0.83

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  0.67

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  2400

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  200

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  2400

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  200

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Automatic w/OD

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  4

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.79

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.55

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.00

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.69

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  2.27

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  4.44

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  4WD Sport Utility

• Drivetrain

  All Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

• 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

• 3 Roadside Assistance Years / 36,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Power

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.6 x 0.94

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  NA

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  9.0 x 1.40