2012 Subaru Forester
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Subaru Forester highlights
Customer reviews
4.6 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 27 highway, 23 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Subaru Forester years
New for 2012
- Tow Hitch features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 2.5X trim now comes with Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The 2.5X Premium trim now comes with Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
Explore Subaru Forester details
2.5X 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
Drive type
4WD/AWD
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
170
Torque (ft-lbs)
174
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
103"
Overall length
179.5"
Width
70.1"
Height
65.9"
Leg room
F 43.1"/R 38"
Head room
F 41.6"/R 40.4"
Front tires
P215/65HR16
Rear tires
P215/65HR16
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
360/2400 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
Above Average
RepairPal gave the Subaru Forester an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru Forester 22nd out of 27 among Compact SUVs.
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