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2008 Subaru Forester SUV

  • MSRP  $21,195

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What Changed for 2008:
  • Five models available

  • Symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) standard

  • Premium package available

  • Optional stability and traction control

  • Optional moonroof,automatic climate control and heated seats

Features

  • Air conditioning
  • Approach angle 22 deg
  • AM/FM radio
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Options

  • 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer (DIO)
  • Ski Attachment
  • Ski Attachment (Square Cross Bars)
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Tech Specs

  • Engine displacement 2.5 L
  • Engine liters 2.5
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Fuel Economy

City MPG:
18.0
Hwy MPG:
23.0

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

Convenience Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front cupholders
  • Rear cupholders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
Off-Road Capability
  • Approach angle 22 deg
  • Departure angle 21 deg
  • Ground clearance (min) 206mm (8.1")
  • Ramp breakover angle 19 deg
Entertainment Features
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • Weather band radio
  • Speakers 4
Warranty
  • Basic warranty 36 months/36,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty 60 months/60,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 60 months/ unlimited distance
  • Roadside assistance coverage 36 months/36,000miles
Seats and Trim
  • Max seating capacity 5
  • Front seats bucket
  • Front center armrest w/storage
  • Rear seats bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
Body Exterior
  • Number of doors 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Bumpers body-color
  • Roof rack
Safety and Security
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Security system
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Suspension/Handling
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires 215/60HR16.0
  • Rear tires 215/60HR16.0
  • Wheel size 16"
  • Tires all-terrain
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
  • Front fog lights
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
Options
  • 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer (DIO)
  • Ski Attachment
  • Ski Attachment (Square Cross Bars)
  • Automatic Climate Control System
  • Homelink Adaptor
  • Ash Tray
  • Leather Shift Knob w/Automatic Transmission (DIO)
  • Auto-Dimming Mirror (DIO)
  • All Weather Floor Mats
  • Car Cover Bag
  • Battery Warmer
  • Roof Mounted Bike Attachment (Dual)
  • Roof Mounted Bike Attachment (Square Cross Bars)
  • Hitch Mounted Bike Attachment
  • Leather-Wrapped Parking Brake Handle
  • Rear Disc Brakes
  • Rear Bumper Cover (DIO)
  • Rear Bumper Corner Molding (2 Pair)
  • Rear of Rear Seat Cargo Net (DIO)
  • Cargo Bin (DIO)
  • Roof Cargo Basket (Aero Cross Bars)
  • Cargo Bag
  • Roof Cargo Basket (Square Cross Bars)
  • Car Cover
  • Chrome Inner Door Handles
  • Bike/Kayak/Cargo Basket Mounting Clamps
  • Kayak/Cargo Basket Mounting Clamps
  • Ski Attachment Mounting Clamps (Aero Cross Bars)
  • Ski Attachment Mounting Clamps (Square Cross Bars)
  • Bike Attachment Mtg. Clamps (Square Cross Bars)
  • Compass
  • Compass (DIO)
  • Full Front End Cover
  • Hood Front End Cover
  • Square Cross Bar Kit
  • 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer
  • Upgraded Speakers
  • Tweeter Kit
  • Subwoofer/Amplifier (1 Din)
  • Destination Surcharge: Alaska
  • Limited-Slip Rear Differential
  • Compartment Separator/Dog Guard w/o Moonroof
  • Compartment Separator/Dog Guard w/Moonroof
  • Rear Window Dust Deflector (DIO)
  • Super-Ultra Low/Partial Zero Emissions
  • Engine Block Heater
  • Body Color Exterior Door Handles
  • Body Color Large Exterior Mirrors
  • Extended Roof Cargo Carrier
  • Popular Equipment Group 1F
  • Popular Equipment Group 2
  • Popular Equipment Group 3
  • Popular Equipment Group 4A
  • Popular Equipment Group 5A
  • Premium Sound Package 1
  • Protection Group 1
  • Popular Equipment Group 1C
  • Popular Equipment Group 1E
  • Popular Equipment Group 1I
  • Popular Equipment Group 1B
  • Popular Equipment Group 1G
  • Popular Equipment Group 1H
  • Front License Plate Bracket
  • Final Order Date: 11/16/2007
  • All Weather Floor Mats (DIO)
  • Fork-Mounted Bike Carrier
  • Front Bumper Under Guard (DIO)
  • Heavy Duty Roof Cargo Basket
  • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & Homelink (DIO)
  • Homelink Adaptor (DIO)
  • Front Wheel Holder
  • Hood Protector (DIO)
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual-Mode Heated Front Seats
  • Illuminated Ignition Switch Ring
  • New England Subaru Distributor Invoice Charge
  • Leather Shift Knob w/Manual Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Jack
  • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
  • Kayak Carrier (Aero Cross Bars)
  • Kayak Carrier (Square Cross Bars) (DIO)
  • Key Fob
  • Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass
  • Cargo Area Spotlight (DIO)
  • Custom Tailpipe Cover
  • Cargo Bin
  • Gray Cargo Tray
  • Cargo Area Spotlight
  • Beige Cargo Tray
  • Side Cargo Net Set (2)
  • Vertical Rear Cargo Net
  • Rear of Rear Seat Cargo Net
  • Moonroof Air Deflector
  • Mat Black Slim Line License Plate Frame
  • Power Moonroof w/Auto-Open & Close
  • Wheel Locks
  • Leather Shift Knob w/Manual Transmission (DIO)
  • Anti-Slip Mat
  • Initial Order Date: 05/01/2007
  • Rear Differential Protector
  • Rear Bumper Cover
  • Hood Protector
  • Front Bumper Under Guard
  • Dark Gray Metallic Splash Guards
  • Topaz Gold Metallic Splash Guards
  • Steel Silver Metallic Splash Guards
  • Monotone Paint Application
  • STI Metal Pedal Kit - 5M/T (DIO)
  • STI Metal Pedal Kit - A/T (DIO)
  • Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame
  • 8-Way Power Driver's Seat
  • Rear Window Dust Deflector
  • Trailer Hitch
  • Garnet Red Pearl Splash Guards
  • Obsidian Black Pearl Splash Guards
  • Aspen White Splash Guards
  • Newport Blue Pearl Splash Guards
  • Security System Shock Sensor
  • Rear Differential Protector (DIO)
  • Roof Cargo Carrier
  • Aspen White Rear Spoiler
  • Garnet Red Pearl Rear Spoiler
  • Newport Blue Pearl Rear Spoiler
  • Dark Gray Metallic Rear Spoiler
  • Topaz Gold Metallic Rear Spoiler
  • Steel Silver Metallic Rear Spoiler
  • Tuner Bracket
  • Gray Trim Panel
  • Beige Trim Panel
  • Security System Shock Sensor (DIO)
  • Severe Weather Companion
  • Titanium Shift Knob A/T - STI (DIO)
  • Shift Pattern 5M/T - STI (DIO)
  • Leather-Wrapped Shifter Handle
  • Side Cargo Net Set (2) (DIO)
  • Upgraded Speakers (DIO)
  • Newport Blue Pearl Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Topaz Gold Metallic Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Dark Gray Metallic Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Steel Silver Metallic Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Garnet Red Pearl Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Obsidian Black Pearl Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Aspen White Splash Guards (DIO)
  • Newport Blue Pearl Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • Aspen White Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • Topaz Gold Metallic Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • Steel Silver Metallic Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • Primed Rear Spoiler
  • Garnet Red Pearl Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • Dark Gray Metallic Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • Obsidian Black Pearl Rear Spoiler (DIO)
  • SPT Battery Hold-Down
  • SPT Oil Filler Cap
  • Blue SPT Oil Filler Cap
  • Tuner Bracket (DIO)
  • Beige Trim Panel (DIO)
  • Gray Trim Panel (DIO)
  • Stainless Steel Slim Line License Plate Frame
  • Beige SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner (DIO)
  • Gray SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner (DIO)
  • Start-Up Date: 05/15/2007
  • 4.111 Axle Ratio
  • Engine: 2.5-L SOHC w/i-Active Valve Lift System
  • GVWR: 4,150 lbs
  • Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Single Disc CD Player
  • Front Sport Bucket Seats
  • Cloth Upholstery
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
  • Tires: P215/60R16
  • Wheels: 16" Steel w/Alloy-Look Wheel Covers
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Short Throw Shifter 5M/T - STI (DIO)
  • Subwoofer/Amplifier (2 Din) (DIO)
  • Subwoofer/Amplifier (1 Din) (DIO)
  • Short Throw Shifter 5M/T - STI
  • STI Metal Pedal Kit - 5M/T
  • Custom Tailpipe Cover (DIO)
  • Trailer Hitch (DIO)
  • Gray Cargo Tray (DIO)
  • Beige Cargo Tray (DIO)
  • Tweeter Kit (DIO)
  • Obsidian Black Pearl Rear Spoiler
  • Vertical Rear Cargo Net (DIO)
  • Valve Stem Caps
  • Wheel Locks (DIO)
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Specs and Dimensions
  • Engine displacement 2.5 L
  • Engine horsepower 173hp @ 6,000RPM
  • Engine torque 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke 99.5mm x 79.0mm (3.92" x 3.11")
  • Compression ratio 10.00 to 1
  • Curb weight 1,424kg (3,140lbs)
  • GVWR 1,882kg (4,150lbs)
  • Towing capacity 1,089kg (2,400lbs)
  • Exterior length 4,486mm (176.6")
  • Exterior body width 1,735mm (68.3")
  • Exterior height 1,651mm (65.0")
  • Wheelbase 2,525mm (99.4")
  • Turning radius 5.3m (17.4')
  • Front legroom 1,107mm (43.6")
  • Rear legroom 856mm (33.7")
  • Front headroom 1,011mm (39.8")
  • Rear headroom 1,011mm (39.8")
  • Front hiproom 1,311mm (51.6")
  • Rear hiproom 1,311mm (51.6")
  • Front shoulder room 1,359mm (53.5")
  • Rear shoulder room 1,361mm (53.6")
  • Passenger volume 2,701L (95.4 cu.ft.)
Powertrain
  • Engine liters 2.5
  • Cylinder configuration H-4
  • Horsepower 173hp @ 6,000RPM
  • Torque 166 lb.-ft. @ 4,400RPM
  • Number of valves 16
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Recommended fuel regular unleaded
  • Transmission 5 speed manual
  • Drive type all-wheel drive
  • Fuel economy city 20mpg
  • Fuel economy highway 27mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity 15.9gal.

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