2010 Subaru Forester
MSRP
$35,295
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
4WD Sport Utility
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.0 (Est)
energuide estimate - hwy
8.4 (Est)
engine type
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
displacement
2.5L/150
sae net horsepower @ rpm
224 @ 5200
sae net torque @ rpm
226 @ 2800
trans type
4
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
64
wheelbase
103.0
length, overall
179.5
width, max w/o mirrors
70.1
height, overall
66.9
EnerGuide Estimate City
25.68
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
33.63
Cruising Range - City
1367.79
Cruising Range - Hwy
1791.16
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arms
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR17
Spare Tire Size
T155/70D17
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x 0.95
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 0.39
Front Head Room
40.0
Front Leg Room
43.1
Front Shoulder Room
56.1
Front Hip Room
52.9
Second Head Room
37.7
Second Leg Room
43.1
Second Shoulder Room
55.6
Second Hip Room
52.7
Track Width, Front
60.2
Track Width, Rear
60.2
Min Ground Clearance
8.67
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
61.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
37.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height
27.4
Liftover Height
27.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
68.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33.5
Total Option Weight
0.00
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The five-seat Subaru Forester SUV enters its sophomore year without any changes, mainly because the package is so good. Power comes from a 170-hp 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer engine, or an optional 224-hp 2.5-litre turbocharged version. The base version uses a five-speed manual, but the rest use a four-speed automatic. All Foresters use all-wheel drive. Like all Subarus, the Forester drives securely, with a dose of fun and stability thrown in for good measure. The cabin is spacious, and the cargo area is huge, easily carrying large, bulky items.

 

Pros

More room

Cons

Generic SUV styling