Generation 4, SJ/S13

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

10.2012 - 02.2016 · Europe

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Generation 4, SJ/S13

SJ5, SJD, SJG

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Subaru Forester, Generation 4, SJ/S13, Europe market. This overview covers 15 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2012 - 02.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 15 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: EE20Z, FA20F, FB20B
Engine displacement, cc: 1994–1998
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: CVT, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2640
Ground clearance, mm: 220
Fuel: Petrol AI-95, Petrol AI-98, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 4, SJ/S13 · Europe · 10.2012 - 02.2016. 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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Power tailgate: Check a complete opening and closing cycle, the opening height and operation from the available controls.
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.

Specifications and technical details

15 versions

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

FB20B · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0X MT ActiveBase grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X MT Comfort	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X MT ExclusiveUpper grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X MT PlatinumTop grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X MT TrendTop grade	04.2014 - 02.2016

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

FB20B · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0X CVT ActiveBase grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X CVT Comfort	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X CVT ExclusiveUpper grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0X CVT PlatinumTop grade	03.2013 - 02.2016

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 ActiveBase grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0D MT ExclusiveUpper grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0D MT PlatinumTop grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0D MT SportTop grade	03.2013 - 02.2016

2.0 L, 240 hp, petrol, CVT, all-wheel drive (4WD)

FA20F · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0XT CVT ComfortBase grade	03.2013 - 02.2016
2.0XT CVT PlatinumTop grade	03.2013 - 02.2016

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