Generation 1, SF/S10

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

02.1997 - 12.1999 · Japan

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Generation 1, SF/S10

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Subaru Forester, Generation 1, SF/S10, Japan market. This overview covers 21 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (02.1997 - 12.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 21 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: EJ202, EJ205, EJ20G, EJ20J, EJ254
Engine displacement, cc: 1994–2457
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2525
Ground clearance, mm: 200
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 1, SF/S10 · Japan · 02.1997 - 12.1999. 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.

Generation and equipment description ↗

MacPherson front suspension: For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Independent rear suspension: For a version with independent rear suspension, confirm the layout and parts for its drivetrain. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive specifications can differ.

Specifications and technical details

21 versions

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20J · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 C/20	07.1997 - 08.1998
2.0 S/20	01.1998 - 08.1998

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20J · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 C/20	07.1997 - 08.1998
2.0 S/20	01.1998 - 08.1998

2.0 L, 137 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ202 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 C/20	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 S/20Top grade	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 S/20 limitedTop grade	11.1998 - 12.1999

2.0 L, 137 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ202 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 C/20Base grade	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 S/20Top grade	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 S/20 limitedTop grade	11.1998 - 12.1999

2.0 L, 250 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20G · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 C/tbTop grade	02.1997 - 12.1999
2.0 S/tbBase grade	02.1997 - 08.1998
2.0 T/tbTop grade	02.1997 - 08.1998

2.0 L, 250 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20G · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 C/tb	02.1997 - 12.1999
2.0 S/tb	02.1997 - 08.1998

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

EJ205 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 S/tbTop grade	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 T/tbBase grade	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 S/tb type ATop grade	05.1999 - 12.1999

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

EJ205 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 S/tb	09.1998 - 12.1999
2.0 S/tb type A	05.1999 - 12.1999

2.5 L, 167 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ254 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5 T/25	09.1998 - 12.1999

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