Generation 3, SH/S12

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

12.2007 - 09.2010 · Japan

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Generation 3, SH/S12

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Subaru Forester, Generation 3, SH/S12, Japan market. This overview covers 25 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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Seats: 5
Engine codes: EJ204, EJ205
Engine displacement, cc: 1994
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2615
Ground clearance, mm: 215–225
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 3, SH/S12 · Japan · 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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Low-range gearing: Confirm the transfer-case switching procedure and check its mode indicator. Follow the operating conditions in the manual.

Specifications and technical details

25 versions

2.0 L, 148 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ204 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 X 4WDBase grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XS 4WD	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XS platina selection 4WDUpper grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XS black leather selection 4WDTop grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 X sports limited 4WDTop grade	07.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 X field limited 4WDTop grade	09.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 X 4WDBase grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XS 4WD	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XS platina selection 4WDUpper grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XS platina leather selection 4WDTop grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XS black leather limited 4WDTop grade	08.2008 - 12.2008
2.0 X field limited II 4WDTop grade	05.2010 - 09.2010

2.0 L, 148 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ204 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 X 4WDBase grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XS 4WDTop grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 X 4WDBase grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XS 4WDTop grade	12.2007 - 12.2008

2.0 L, 230 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ205 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 XT 4WDBase grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XT platina selection 4WDUpper grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XT black leather selection 4WDTop grade	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XT 4WDBase grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XT platina selection 4WDUpper grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XT platina leather selection 4WDTop grade	12.2007 - 12.2008
2.0 XT black leather limited 4WDTop grade	06.2008 - 12.2008

2.0 L, 230 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ205 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 XT 4WD	01.2009 - 09.2010
2.0 XT 4WD	12.2007 - 12.2008

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