Subaru Forester - Generation 2.1 (2002-2005)

SUBARU FORESTER (2002-2005)

It may look the same but Subaru made numerous improvements internally for the second generation model. The standard fare is a 2.0 non-turbo having 125hp that can be had with either a manual or automatic, with the former being dropped in its 2006 facelift. This would be the last Forester to be distributed by GM Automobiles Pilipinas.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0 X
Years Available	September 2002-2005
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.0 SOHC 16V F4
Horsepower	125hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque	184Nm @ 3,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,450mm
Width	1,735mm
Height	1,595mm
Wheelbase	2,525mm
Curb Weight	1,360kg (MT), 1,375kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Dual Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	215/60 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails, Side Body Color Cladding
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Silver Accents, Rear Luggage Cover, Headlamp Auto Delay, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4