Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Even though it was only three-years-old, the second generation of the Subaru Forester was refreshed in 2005, improving the sporty Japanese medium SUV.
The introduction of the Euro 4 pollution norms in 2005 forced most of the carmakers to update their vehicles. Subaru did the same with the Forester lineup, a far more different vehicle than most of the other SUVs from the market. Despite its ability to climb and tackle mild off-road situations, it handled like a car on the road due to its platform, carried over from the rally-winner Impreza WRX.
With an exterior heavily modified when compared to the non-facelifted version, the 2005 Forester almost looked like a new generation. There was a new front fascia with bigger headlights and a better-integrated grille. On the sides, there were new panels for the fenders and doors. The body-colored bumpers handles and door-mirrors were featured as standard from the mid-trim-level.
Inside, Subaru installed new knobs on the center console for the HVAC unit and a new automatic climate control system. The stereo was enhanced as well with an enhanced sound system and a single-CD player. There were five seats inside, with a split-folding rear seat seatback, to expand the trunk up to 1633 liters (57.7 cu-ft).
Subaru installed a new generation of its flat-four engines, introducing a variable valve opening system (i-Active Valve System), which allowed the valves to be opened more or less, depending on the load. Regardless of the engine choice, they were paired to a 5-speed manual. A four-speed automatic was on the options list. For the all-wheel-drive system, the Forester featured a viscous-coupled center differential.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L X 5MT AWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 116 KW @ 6400 RPM 158 HP @ 6400 RPM 156 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 186 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.6 in (4486 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): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064 lbs (1390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L XT 5MT AWD (230 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 169 KW @ 5600 RPM 230 HP @ 5600 RPM 227 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 320 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.6 in (4486 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: | 13.7 cuFT (388 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |