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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas Flat 4-Cyl

Turbo Gas 4-Cyl

Displacement

2.5L/150

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

224 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4400

226 @ 3600

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.79

3.45

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.95

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.37

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.97

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.33

Clutch Size

8.86 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3205 lbs

3320 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

4-Wheel Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Wheel Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

32 mm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

32 mm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.83 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.67 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.6 x 0.94 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

9.0 x 1.40 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

17 x 7.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

17 x 7.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

24 MPG

Cruising Range - City

318.00 mi

302.10 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

20 MPG

19 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

413.40 mi

381.60 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

15.9 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Variable

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

34.8 ft

35.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

37.4 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

91.5 ft³

Front Head Room

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

43.6 in

Front Shoulder Room

53.5 in

Front Hip Room

51.6 in

Second Head Room

37.0 in

Second Leg Room

33.7 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.6 in

Second Hip Room

51.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

99.4 in

Length, Overall

176.6 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

68.3 in

Height, Overall

65.0 in

Track Width, Front

58.9 in

Track Width, Rear

58.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

8.1 in

7.9 in

Liftover Height

27.4 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2400 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2400 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

7.2 qts

7.8 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.5L SOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl boxer engine.

I-Active valve lift system.

Electronic throttle control (ETC).

4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission w/OD.

Limited-slip rear differential.

Active All-wheel drive.

Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch pack w/front/rear differentials.

Four-wheel independent suspension.

P215/60R16 tires.

16" 10-spoke alloy wheels w/gray painted finish.

Pwr assisted steering.

4-wheel pwr disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)

2.5L DOHC SMPI 16-valve intercooled turbo 4-cyl boxer engine.

Active valve control system.

Electronic throttle control (ETC).

Engine cover.

5-speed manual transmission w/OD & "Hill Holder" system.

Limited-slip rear differential.

Continuous All-wheel drive.

Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch pack w/front differential.

Four-wheel independent suspension.

P215/55HR17 mud & snow tires.

T135/90D16 spare tire.

17" 5-spoke alloy wheels.

Pwr assisted steering.

4-wheel pwr disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)

EXTERIOR

Roof rails w/crossbars.

Aluminum-alloy hood.

Pwr moonroof w/auto open/close.

Steel silver metallic body-side cladding & bumpers (except topaz gold exterior paint).

Multi-reflector fog lights.

Automatic-off halogen headlamps.

Daytime running lights.

Large body color pwr heated mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/de-icer.

Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer.

Body color door handles

Roof rails w/crossbars.

Aluminum-alloy hood.

Hood scoop.

Pwr moonroof w/auto open/close.

Multi-reflector fog lights.

Automatic-off halogen headlamps.

Daytime running lights.

Large body color pwr heated mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/de-icer.

Rear window wiper/washer w/de-icer.

Body color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Front bucket dual-mode heated seats w/active head restraints.

8-way pwr driver seat.

60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions, armrest.

Multi-functional center console box-inc: adjustable armrest, auxiliary pwr outlet, dual cup holders.

Desert-beige leather seat trim w/perforated Alcantara bolsters, L.L. Bean embossing.

Front passenger seatback pocket.

L.L. Bean embroidered front and rear carpeted floor mats.

Leather/wood-wrapped Momo steering wheel.

Tilt steering column.

Illuminated ignition switch.

Instrumentation-inc: ambient temp gauge.

Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches.

Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches.

Remote keyless entry w/audible confirmation.

Cruise control.

Automatic climate control system.

Air filtration system.

Rear defogger.

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (7) speakers, subwoofer, MP3/WMA/CD-RW capability.

Sirius Satellite radio capability.

Auxiliary audio jack.

Chrome inner door handles.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass & HomeLink.

Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors.

Leather/wood-trimmed shifter knob, leather-wrapped brake handle.

Overhead console.

Dome light w/delay feature.

(2) rear retractable cup holders.

Silver metallic interior accents.

Cargo area inc: (2) utility bars, (2) grocery bag hooks, (4) tie-downs, (4) utility hooks.

Cargo area cover.

Cargo floor mat w/L.L. Bean logo.

Rear 12-volt pwr outlet

Leather seat trim.

Front bucket dual-mode heated seats w/active head restraints.

8-way pwr driver seat.

60/40 split fold down rear bench seat w/head restraints on all seating positions, armrest.

Multi-functional center console box-inc: adjustable armrest, auxiliary pwr outlet, dual cup holders.

Front passenger seatback pocket.

Carpeted front and rear floor mats.

Aluminum front door sill plate covers w/Forester badging.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Tilt steering column.

Engine immobilizer.

Illuminated ignition switch.

Instrumentation-inc: ambient temp gauge, sport-design luminescent gauges w/metallic needle caps.

Pwr windows-inc: driver-side one-touch down, illuminated switches.

Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated switches.

Remote keyless entry w/audible confirmation.

Cruise control.

Security system.

Automatic climate control system.

Air filtration system.

Rear defogger.

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (7) speakers, subwoofer, MP3/WMA/CD-RW capability.

Sirius Satellite radio capability.

Auxiliary audio jack.

Chrome inner door handles.

Tricot cloth visors w/dual covered vanity mirrors.

Leather-wrapped shifter & parking brake handle.

Overhead console.

Dome light w/delay feature.

(2) rear retractable cup holders.

Silver metallic interior accents.

Cargo area inc: (2) utility bars, (2) grocery bag hooks, (4) tie-downs, (4) utility hooks.

Cargo area cover.

Rear 12-volt pwr outlet

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Dual-stage front airbags (SRS).

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS).

Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor.

3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters, height adjustable shoulder belt anchors.

3-point rear seatbelts w/height-adjustable outboard anchors.

Rear child safety door locks.

LATCH rear child safety seat anchors.

Daytime running lights.

Safety brake pedal system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V464000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 06, 2011.

Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
295,123.

Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT..

Consequence:
A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
SUBARU DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783..

Notes:
THIS IS SUBARU'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER WVX-34. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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