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Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

SUBARU Forester 2002-2005 27 Photos
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Subaru introduced the second generation of the Forester in 2002, after a successful career for the first generation, which proved to be a big success story for the small Japanese carmaker.

Subaru chose to introduce the sequel for the Forester Saga at the 2002 Chicago Auto Show. It was still built on the same platform as its Impreza sibling. Since it shared many parts with the sporty sedan, it was soon noticed as a sporty SUV. Its turbocharged gasoline engines and the all-wheel-drive systems were among the main reasons why customers loved the Forester. But there were other reasons as well.

Subaru might not have the best designers around, and it didn't want to hire some fancy Italian design studio to do the job for them. The car featured a flat hood for the naturally aspirated engine versions and installed a scoop on them for the turbocharged ones. Its boxy-looking greenhouse and the flat, almost vertical tailgate had nothing special to impress. But, unlike any other car in the SUV segment, it featured frameless door windows.

Inside, the carmaker kept the same "keep-it-simple" spirit and installed an almost flat dashboard, slightly sloped toward the passenger area. Above the center stack, Subaru's designers made room for a small storage area with a lid. They also imagined a three-dial design for the instrument panel with a big, centered speedometer and a tachometer on the left. The third dial incorporated the fuel and temperature gauges. For seating, the carmaker installed a pair of low-mounted seats at the front and a 60/40 split-folding bench in the back.

Under the hood, Subaru installed only boxer engines, naturally aspirated or turbocharged. For the former, it even added a low-range gear.

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SUBARU Forester 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  8 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 5MT AWD (125 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT AWD (137 HP)
  • 2.0T 5MT AWD (177 HP)
  • 2.0T 5MT AWD (220 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT AWD (152 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT AWD (167 HP)
  • 2.5L STi 6MT AWD (256 HP)
  • 2.5L XT 5MT AWD (210 HP)

SUBARU Forester
2.0L 5MT AWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT AWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1994 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 5600 RPM
125 HP @ 5600 RPM
123 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
186 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/70R 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.1 in (206 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.41
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2943.2 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:204 g/km

SUBARU Forester
2.0L 5MT AWD (137 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT AWD (137 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:1994 cm3
Power:101 KW @ 5600 RPM
137 HP @ 5600 RPM
135 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:137 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
186 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/70 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.41
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)

SUBARU Forester
2.0T 5MT AWD (177 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T 5MT AWD (177 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:1994 cm3
Power:130 KW @ 5600 RPM
177 HP @ 5600 RPM
174 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:181 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
245 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.4 in (1585 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.41
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3175.2 lbs (1440 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:236 g/km

SUBARU Forester
2.0T 5MT AWD (220 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T 5MT AWD (220 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:1994 cm3
Power:162 KW @ 5500 RPM
220 HP @ 5500 RPM
217 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:228 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
309 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.4 in (1585 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.41
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3109 lbs (1410 kg)

SUBARU Forester
2.5L 5MT AWD (152 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT AWD (152 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:2457 cm3
Power:112 KW @ 5600 RPM
152 HP @ 5600 RPM
150 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:165 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
223 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.41
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3003 lbs (1362 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:261 g/km

SUBARU Forester
2.5L 5MT AWD (167 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT AWD (167 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:2457 cm3
Power:123 KW @ 5600 RPM
167 HP @ 5600 RPM
165 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
225 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3087 lbs (1400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined:23.6 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

SUBARU Forester
2.5L STi 6MT AWD (256 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L STi 6MT AWD (256 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:2457 cm3
Power:195 KW @ 5600 RPM
265 HP @ 5600 RPM
261 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:279 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
378 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175 in (4445 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.3/56.9 in (1,455/1,445 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.5 cuFT (382 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3285.5 lbs (1490 kg)

SUBARU Forester
2.5L XT 5MT AWD (210 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L XT 5MT AWD (210 HP)
Cylinders:B4
Displacement:2457 cm3
Power:155 KW @ 5600 RPM
211 HP @ 5600 RPM
208 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
320 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:62.4 in (1585 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.7 in (1,476/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.5 cuFT (382 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3087 lbs (1400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
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