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2012 Forester


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2.5X

2.5XT

Engine

2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Active Valve Control System.

2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Active Valve Control System.

Power / Torque

170 hp @ 5,800 rpm / 174 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm

224 hp @ 5,200 rpm / 226 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm

Manual transmission

Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist. 2.5X and 2.5X Premium: Standard. 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Touring, 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring: N/A

Automatic transmission

4-speed electronic direct-control automatic with manual shift mode. 2.5X and 2.5X Premium: Optional. 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Touring, 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring: Standard.

CA Emissions

SULEV (PZEV) and LEV2

Towing capacity

2,400 lbs

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Standard

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver's intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.

Traction Control System (TCS)

VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.

Fuel Economy (city/highway)

Manual: 21/27 mpg

Automatic: 21/27 mpg

19/24 mpg

Fuel requirement

Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)

Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)

Steering

Engine-speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 34.4 feet.

Suspension

4-wheel independent suspension. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Stabilizer bar. Rear: Double wishbone. Stabilizer bar.

Brakes

4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Brake Assist

When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is pressed, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied.

Wheels

2.5X: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with wheel covers

Alloy Wheel Value Package: 16 x 6.5-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy

2.5X Premium, 2.5X Limited and 2.5X Touring: 17 x 7.0-inch 5-split-spoke aluminum alloy

2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring: 17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy

Tires

2.5X: 215/65R16 96H all-season

Alloy Wheel Value Package: 215/65R16 96H all-season

2.5X Premium, 2.5X Limited and 2.5X Touring: 225/55/R17 95H all-season

2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring: 225/55R17 95H all-season

 

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