Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

10.2010 - 02.2013 · Europe

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Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift

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Subaru Forester, Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 22 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2010 - 02.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 22 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: EE20Z, FB20B
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, facelift · Europe · 10.2010 - 02.2013. 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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Rear-view camera: Check the image when reverse is selected and the area visible near the bumper. A camera does not replace checking around the car.

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22 versions

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

FB20B · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0X MT TrendBase grade	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.0X MT ActiveTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.0X MT ComfortBase grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0X MT ExclusiveUpper grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0X MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0X MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2011
2.0X MT ExclusiveUpper grade	10.2010 - 02.2011
2.0X MT ComfortBase grade	10.2010 - 02.2011

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

FB20B · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0X AT ActiveTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.0X AT ComfortBase grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0X AT ExclusiveUpper grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0X AT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0X AT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2011
2.0X AT ExclusiveUpper grade	10.2010 - 02.2011
2.0X AT ComfortBase grade	10.2010 - 02.2011

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 ActiveTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.0D MT ComfortBase grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0D MT ExclusiveUpper grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0D MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	03.2011 - 02.2013
2.0D MT Exclusive NavigationTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2011
2.0D MT ExclusiveUpper grade	10.2010 - 02.2011
2.0D MT ComfortBase grade	10.2010 - 02.2011

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