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2012 Subaru Forester
Get Pricing$20,595 - $29,895 Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Comb.
Body Type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Seatings
5 Seats
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Overview
The Forester can be found in six different trims for 2012: base, Premium, Limited and Touring. But there's quite a difference between 2.5X and 2.5XT; 2.5X models come with a 170-horsepower, 2.5L horizontally opposed (?flat,' or ?boxer') 4-cylinder...
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Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3460
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 240
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 360
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.7 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Tires
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/55HR17
Rear Tire Size: P225/55HR17
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Compact
Steering
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in): 103.0
Length, Overall (in): 179.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.1
Height, Overall (in): 66.9
Track Width, Front (in): 60.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): 27.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 61.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 37.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 42.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 31.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 30.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 63.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 102.1
Front Head Room (in): 40.0
Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Front Hip Room (in): 52.9
Second Head Room (in): 37.7
Second Leg Room (in): 38.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Second Hip Room (in): 52.7
Summary
Vehicle Name: Subaru Forester
Body Style: Sport Utility Vehicle
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.9
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5
Pricing
This model has 14 different trims.
| MSRP | $29,895 |
|---|---|
| Invoice | $27,992 |
| Description | 2.5L/150, 224 @ 5200, Automatic w/Manual Shift |
Fuel Economy
This model has 14 different trims.
| City | 19 MPG |
|---|---|
| Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Description | 2.5L/150, 224 @ 5200, Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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