Used 2009 Subaru Forester Specs & Features

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Starting MSRP

$23,495

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	22 MPG
Drive Type	all wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	30.8 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	3,340 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Japan

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	20/26 MPG
EPA combined MPG	22 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	338.0/439.4 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	16.9 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	2.5 L
Cylinders	Flat 4
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	170 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Valves	16
Cam type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	2,400 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drive type	All wheel drive
Mechanical center differential	Standard

Center limited slip differential	Standard

Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Double wishbone rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	179.5 in.
Overall width without mirrors	70.1 in.
Height	66.9 in.

Wheelbase	103.0 in.
Front track	60.2 in.
Rear track	60.2 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	30.8 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	63.0 cu.ft.
Turning circle	34.4 ft.
Ground clearance	8.7 in.
Curb weight	3,340 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	2,400 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Japan

Colors

Exterior Colors	Camellia Red Pearl Sage Green Metallic Newport Blue Pearl Spark Silver Metallic Obsidian Black Pearl Dark Gray Metallic Satin White Pearl Steel Silver Metallic Topaz Gold Metallic
Interior Colors	Platinum, leather Platinum, cloth Off Black, leather Off Black, cloth Gray

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	40.0 in.
Front leg room	43.1 in.
Front shoulder room	56.1 in.

Cloth	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
6-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	37.7 in.
Rear leg room	38.0 in.
Rear shoulder room	55.6 in.

Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Reclining rear seats	Standard
Folding with storage center armrest	Standard

Safety

Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front and rear head airbags	Standard
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard

Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system	Standard
3 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
4 total speakers	Standard
Auxiliary audio input	Standard

Radio data system	Standard
Speed sensitive volume control	Standard

Power Feature

1 one-touch power windows	Standard
1st row power glass moonroof	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard

Power mirrors	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Speed-proportional power steering	Standard

12V cargo area power outlet(s)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front door pockets	Standard
Overhead console with storage	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Interior air filtration	Standard
Dual vanity mirrors	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard
Simulated alloy trim on dash	Standard
Simulated alloy trim on center console	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Alloy wheels	Standard
17 x 7 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

225/55R17 95H tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Inside mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

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Used 2009 Subaru Forester - Specs & Features