Car Profiles - Subaru Forester

SUBARU FORESTER

Is there any need to mess up with a successful formula? Subaru done it again with its Forester, offering a balance of comfortable ride and an aggressive performance. Plus, you can drive it anywhere without scraping the bottom.

The Good: Interior is roomy

The Bad: 

Price Range: P1,398,000-P1,868,000

Our Rating: ****

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 XT	2.0i Premium	2.0i-L
Price	P1,868,000	P1,598,000	P1,398,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	FA20 2.0 DOHC 16V H4 Turbocharged	FB20 2.0 DOHC 16V H4	FB20 2.0 DOHC 16V H4
Horsepower	237hp @ 5,600rpm	148hp @ 6,200rpm	148hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	350Nm @ 2,400-3,600rpm	198Nm @ 4,200rpm	198Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Multi-Port Injection	Multi-Port Injection
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,595mm	4,595mm	4,595mm
Width	1,795mm	1,795mm	1,795mm
Height	1,735mm	1,735mm	1,735mm
Wheelbase	2,640mm	2,640mm	2,640mm
Curb Weight	1,620kg	1,492kg	1,492kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/55 R18	225/55 R18	225/60 R17
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7	7	7
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control and Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control and Stability Control	Yes, Traction Control and Stability Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Vehicle Dynamics Control, Hill Start Assist
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Automatic HID Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights, Headlamp Washers, Rain Sensing Wipers	Adds: Panoramic Sunroof	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Centrally Mounted Color Multi-Information Display with X-Mode Diagram and Rear Camera Display, Paddle Shifters	Adds: None	Multi-Information Display, Si-DRIVE, Map Lights, Seat Back Pockets, Three Power Outlets, Illuminated Bins, One-Touch Folding Rear Seats, Tonneau Cover, X-Mode with Hill Descent Control
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Liftgate	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Liftgate	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Manual
Audio System	2 DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB with Bluetooth	2 DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB with Bluetooth	2 DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB with Bluetooth
Speakers	8, with Harman Kardon Sound System	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, Telephone, and Si-DRIVE	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, Telephone, and Si-DRIVE	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, Telephone, and Si-DRIVE
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Smart Entry with Push Button Start	Yes, Smart Entry with Push Button Start	Yes
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen Tiguan

See previous generation models of the Forester:

Subaru Forester (2001-2002)
Subaru Forester (2002-2008)

Subaru Forester (2008-2013)