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2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Specs
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X 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
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.1
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X 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): 179.5, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 65.9, ground clearance (inches): 8.7, wheelbase (inches): 103.0, front track (inches): 60.2, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.4
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Interior Features
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 37.5, width between arches (inches): 42.2 and height (inches): 33.9
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 68.3 and all seats in place (cu ft): 33.5
Clock
Computer with average fuel consumption
Full dashboard console with open 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, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height 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): 41.6, rear headroom (inches): 40.4, front hip room (inches): 52.9, rear hip room (inches): 52.7, front leg room (inches): 43.1, rear leg room (inches): 38.0, front shoulder room (inches): 56.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 107.6
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and 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 and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
2009 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, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder engine code
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X L.L. Bean Edition AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
Axle ratio :1
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 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 partial-painted door mirrors indicator lights
2009 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
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.1
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 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 partial-painted door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.5, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 65.9, ground clearance (inches): 8.7, wheelbase (inches): 103.0, front track (inches): 60.2, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.4
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
2009 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
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 37.5, width between arches (inches): 42.2 and height (inches): 31.2
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 63.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 30.8
Clock
Computer with average fuel consumption
Full dashboard console with open 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, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height 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): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 37.7, front hip room (inches): 52.9, rear hip room (inches): 52.7, front leg room (inches): 43.1, rear leg room (inches): 38.0, front shoulder room (inches): 56.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 102.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Specs
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT 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
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 14.1
Power: 167 kW , 224 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 226 ft lb , 306 Nm @ 2,800 rpm
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power partial-painted door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.5, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 65.9, ground clearance (inches): 8.9, wheelbase (inches): 103.0, front track (inches): 60.2, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.4
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT 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
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
RDS audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 37.5, width between arches (inches): 42.2 and height (inches): 31.2
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 63.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 30.8
Clock
Computer with average fuel consumption
Full dashboard console with open 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, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver seat with height 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): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 37.7, front hip room (inches): 52.9, rear hip room (inches): 52.7, front leg room (inches): 43.1, rear leg room (inches): 38.0, front shoulder room (inches): 56.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 102.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Six speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited 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
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.1
Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Handling & Breaking Features
Four-wheel ABS
4.440:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited AWD 4-Dr Sport Utility H4 Exterior Features
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors indicator lights
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.5, overall width (inches): 70.1, overall height (inches): 65.9, ground clearance (inches): 8.7, wheelbase (inches): 103.0, front track (inches): 60.2, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.4
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT 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
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
RDS audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 37.5, width between arches (inches): 42.2 and height (inches): 31.2
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 63.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 30.8
Clock
Computer with average fuel consumption
Full dashboard console with open 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, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five 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): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 37.7, front hip room (inches): 52.9, rear hip room (inches): 52.7, front leg room (inches): 43.1, rear leg room (inches): 38.0, front shoulder room (inches): 56.1, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 102.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Six speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment