SPECIFICATIONS

THIS IMMENSELY EFFICIENT AND SPORTY SUBARU BOXER 2.5 LITRE SOHC ENGINE OFFERS SUPERB DRIVABILITY WITH IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY. EVERY SUBARU HAS CONSTANT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), PRODUCING OPTIMUM BALANCE AND CONTROL - A MAJOR ELEMENT IN THE SUPERB HANDLING OF THE NEW FORESTER.



Transmission
Manual
Automatic
 
5-speed manual transmission
Yes
-
4-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission
No
Yes
Gear ratio - 1st
3.454
2.785
Gear ratio - 2nd
2.062
1.545
Gear ratio - 3rd
1.448
1.000
Gear ratio - 4th
1.088
0.694
Gear ratio - 5th
0.780
-
Gear ratio - reverse
3.333
2.272
Final reduction gear ratio
4.111
4.444
Dual range reduction ratio
1.196
-
Engine
Manual
Automatic
 
Engine type
Horizontally opposed Boxer 4 cylinder, petrol engine
Horizontally opposed Boxer 4 cylinder, petrol engine
Valve mechanism
SOHC with i-AVLS
SOHC with i-AVLS
Bore x stroke mm
99.5 x 79.0
99.5 x 79.0
Capacity cc
2457
2457
Compression ratio
10
10
Fuel tank capacity litres
60
60
Fuel system
Multi point sequential injection
Multi point sequential injection
Fuel requirement RON
90-98
90-98
Performance1
Manual
Automatic
 
Maximum power output (DIN) kW/rpm
126kW@6000rpm
126kW@6000rpm
Maximum torque (DIN) Nm/rpm
229Nm@4400rpm
229Nm@4400rpm
Maximum speed (in top gear) km/h
184
182
Acceleration 0-100 Km/h secs
10.4
11.0
Electronic Throttle Control system (ETC)
Drive-by-wire
Drive-by-wire
Emission standards
Euro 4
Euro 4
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Manual
Automatic
 
Active Torque Split
-
Yes
Centre Differential with a Viscous Limited Slip Differential
Yes
No
Steering
Manual
Automatic
 
Steering
Engine speed sensitive power assisted rack and pinion
Engine speed sensitive power assisted rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle (curb to curb) m
10.5
10.5
Suspension
Manual
Automatic
 
Front suspension
McPherson strut type, independent suspension
McPherson strut type, independent suspension
Rear suspension
Self-levelling double wishbone type, independent suspension
Self-levelling double wishbone type, independent suspension
Brakes
Manual
Automatic
 
Front brakes
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc brake
Rear brakes
Solid disc brake
Solid disc brake
Brake booster type mm
Tandem
Tandem
ABS
4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Wheels and Tyres
Manual
Automatic
 
Tyre manufacturer
Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Tyres (width, profile, size, load index and speed)
215/65 R16 98H
215/65 R16 98H
Rim size (inches)
16x6.5JJ
16x6.5JJ
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Spare wheel
16-inch Steel
16-inch Steel
Measurement
Manual
Automatic
 
Overall length (mm)
4560
4560
Overall width (mm)
1795
1795
Overall height (mm)
1700
1700
Wheel base (mm)
2615
2615
Front track (mm)
1530
1530
Rear track (mm)
1530
1530
Minimum ground clearance (mm)3
220
220
Cargo volume - rear seat up/down (litres)
450/1660
450/1660
Kerb weight (kg)4
1465
1480
Seating capacity
5
5
Towing
Manual
Automatic
 
With trailer brakes (kg)
1400
1400
Without trailer brakes (kg)
750
750
Maximum towball down load (kg)
140
140
 

1. Fuel consumption figures based on testing in accordance with ADR 81/01 including use of 95 RON fuel. Actual fuel consumption figures may vary depending on many factors, including fuel type and quality, driving style and environmental conditions of use. 2. Ground clearance at kerb weight. 3. Vehicle kerb weight varies according to the types of optional equipment included. 4. SPORTSHIFT is a registered trademark of Prodrive Ltd. Subaru Australia reserves the right to change mechanical specification and equipment levels without notice.