OVERVIEW
The Forester is outfitted with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower. A 250-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is also available. Shoppers have the choice of a six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission.
Significant standard features include 17-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth streaming audio, a 60/40-split-folding backseat and a CD stereo with iPod connectivity. Notable options include 18-inch wheels, foglights, a power liftgate, high-intensity-discharge headlights, a…
OVERVIEW
The Forester is outfitted with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower. A 250-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is also available. Shoppers have the choice of a six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission.
Significant standard features include 17-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth streaming audio, a 60/40-split-folding backseat and a CD stereo with iPod connectivity. Notable options include 18-inch wheels, foglights, a power liftgate, high-intensity-discharge headlights, a panoramic moonroof, leather upholstery, a power driver’s seat, navigation, a Harman Kardon premium stereo and keyless access and start.
As required in all new vehicles, the 2015 Forester is outfitted with front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system. Other standard safety features are front-seat side-impact airbags, a backup camera, driver’s knee airbag and side curtain airbags. Subaru EyeSight with adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and lane departure warning is also available.
ENGINE
Base engine size | 2.5 L |
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Cylinders | Flat 4 |
Base engine type | Gas |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
Valves | 16 |
Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
Valve timing | Variable |
SUSPENSION
Four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
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MacPherson strut front suspension | yes |
Front and rear stabilizer bar | yes |
Double wishbone rear suspension | yes |
SAFETY
Post-collision safety system | yes |
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Dual front side-mounted airbags | yes |
Front and rear head airbags | yes |
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | yes |
Stability control | yes |
Traction control | yes |
Child seat anchors | yes |
Rear door child safety locks | yes |
4-wheel ABS | yes |
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | yes |
Emergency braking assist | yes |
Electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
Tire pressure monitoring | yes |
Auto delay off headlamps | yes |
Daytime running lights | yes |
2 front headrests | yes |
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system | yes |
3 rear headrests | yes |
Rear height adjustable headrests | yes |
Rear center 3-point belt | yes |
Front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
Remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
Engine immobilizer | yes |
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