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2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Specs
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Performance Features
2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ253
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.2
Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Rear limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.6, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 65.0, ground clearance (inches): 8.1, wheelbase (inches): 99.4, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 67.6, width between arches (inches): 37.0 and height (inches): 33.7
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 68.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 30.7
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Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment, bucket passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.8, rear headroom (inches): 39.8, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 43.6, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 95.4
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Performance Features
Turbo compressor
2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 8.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ255
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 13.2
Power: 167 kW , 224 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 226 ft lb , 306 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.110:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Front, rear and center limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.6, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 65.0, ground clearance (inches): 7.9, wheelbase (inches): 99.4, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning with climate control 1
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 67.6, width between arches (inches): 37.0 and height (inches): 31.7
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 64.5 and all seats in place (cu ft): 28.9
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Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket heated passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.0, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 43.6, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.5
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Seven speaker(s)
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Performance Features
2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ253
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.2
Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Rear limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.6, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 65.0, ground clearance (inches): 8.1, wheelbase (inches): 99.4, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim wood & leather on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning with climate control 1
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 67.6, width between arches (inches): 37.0 and height (inches): 31.7
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 64.5 and all seats in place (cu ft): 28.9
Clock
Coming home device
Compass
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket heated passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.0, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 43.6, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.5
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional suede
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Seven speaker(s)
Wood & leather steering wheel with tilt adjustment
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Performance Features
2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ253
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.2
Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Rear limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.6, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 65.0, ground clearance (inches): 8.1, wheelbase (inches): 99.4, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard
2008 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning with climate control 1
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 67.6, width between arches (inches): 37.0 and height (inches): 31.7
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 64.5 and all seats in place (cu ft): 28.9
Clock
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket heated passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.0, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 43.6, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.5
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Four speaker(s)
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Specs
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Performance Features
2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ253
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.2
Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 166 ft lb , 225 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Rear limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.6, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 65.0, ground clearance (inches): 8.1, wheelbase (inches): 99.4, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning with climate control 1
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 67.6, width between arches (inches): 37.0 and height (inches): 33.7
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 68.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 30.7
Clock
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment, bucket passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.8, rear headroom (inches): 39.8, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 43.6, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 95.4
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Seven speaker(s)
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Performance Features
Turbo compressor
2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 8.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ255
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
15.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 13.2
Power: 167 kW , 224 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 226 ft lb , 306 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.110:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Front, rear and center limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176.6, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 65.0, ground clearance (inches): 7.9, wheelbase (inches): 99.4, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard
2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning with climate control 1
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 67.6, width between arches (inches): 37.0 and height (inches): 31.7
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 64.5 and all seats in place (cu ft): 28.9
Clock
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment, bucket passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.0, front hip room (inches): 51.6, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 43.6, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 53.5, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 91.5
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Seven speaker(s)
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
View 2008 Subaru Forester specifications including performance & efficiency
features, handling, ride & braking, exterior & aerodynamics standard features, and interior standard
features. Learn every detail about this model with 2008 Subaru Forester specs.