Generation 3, SH/S12

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

12.2007 - 09.2010 · Europe

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Generation 3, SH/S12

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Subaru Forester, Generation 3, SH/S12, Europe market. This overview covers 20 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (12.2007 - 09.2010). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 20 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: EE20Z, EJ204
Engine displacement, cc: 1994–1998
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2615
Ground clearance, mm: 215
Fuel: Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 3, SH/S12 · Europe · 12.2007 - 09.2010. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Climate control: Selected versions of this generation have climate control. During inspection, check how the system responds to temperature settings and test its controls.

Specifications and technical details

20 versions

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ204 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 AT ActiveTop grade	05.2008 - 09.2010
2.0 AT ComfortBase grade	05.2008 - 04.2009
2.0 AT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	05.2008 - 04.2009
2.0 AT ComfortBase grade	05.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 AT ExclusiveUpper grade	05.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 AT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	05.2009 - 09.2010

2.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ204 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 MT TrendBase grade	05.2008 - 09.2010
2.0 MT ActiveTop grade	05.2008 - 09.2010
2.0 MT ComfortBase grade	05.2008 - 04.2009
2.0 MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	05.2008 - 04.2009
2.0 MT ComfortBase grade	05.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 MT ExclusiveUpper grade	05.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	05.2009 - 09.2010

2.0 L, 147 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EE20Z · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0D MT TrendBase grade	05.2008 - 09.2010
2.0D MT ComfortTop grade	05.2008 - 04.2009
2.0D MT ExclusiveTop grade	05.2008 - 09.2010
2.0D MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	05.2008 - 09.2010
2.0D MT ComfortBase grade	05.2009 - 09.2010
2.0D MT ExclusiveUpper grade	05.2009 - 09.2010
2.0D MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	05.2009 - 09.2010

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