Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

10.2010 - 10.2012 · Japan

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Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift

SH9, SH5, SHJ

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Subaru Forester, Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2010 - 10.2012). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 11 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: EJ205, EJ255, FB20A
Engine displacement, cc: 1994–2457
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2615
Ground clearance, mm: 200–225
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift · Japan · 10.2010 - 10.2012. 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

11 versions

2.5 L, 263 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ255 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5 tS 4WD	10.2010 - 10.2012
2.5 S edition 4WDTop grade	10.2010 - 10.2012

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	10.2010 - 10.2012

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

EJ205 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.0 XT 4WD	10.2010 - 10.2012

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

FB20A · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 XS premium selection 4WDTop grade	10.2010 - 10.2012
2.0 XS platina selection 4WDUpper grade	10.2010 - 10.2012
2.0 XS 4WD	10.2010 - 10.2012
2.0 X 4WDBase grade	10.2010 - 10.2012
2.0 X S Style 4WDTop grade	10.2011 - 10.2012

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

FB20A · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 XS 4WDTop grade	10.2010 - 10.2012
2.0 X 4WDBase grade	10.2010 - 10.2012

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