Generation 4, SJ/S13, facelift

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

11.2015 - 04.2018 · Japan

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Subaru Forester, Generation 4, SJ/S13, facelift

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Generation 4, SJ/S13, facelift

SJ5, SJG

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Subaru Forester, Generation 4, SJ/S13, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 19 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.2015 - 04.2018). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 19 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: FA20F, FB20A
Engine displacement, cc: 1995–1998
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: CVT, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2640
Ground clearance, mm: 220
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 4, SJ/S13, facelift · Japan · 11.2015 - 04.2018. 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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Heated front seats: Selected 2.0XT EyeSight versions of this generation have heated front seats. Check the heating on both front seats when inspecting the vehicle.

Specifications and technical details

19 versions

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

FB20A · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0i 4WDBase grade	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0i-L 4WD	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0i-L EyeSight 4WD	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0 X-BREAK 4WDUpper grade	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0 S Limited 4WDTop grade	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0 Style Modern 4WDTop grade	10.2016 - 03.2017
2.0 S Limited Brown Leather Selection 4WDTop grade	07.2016 - 03.2017
2.0i EyeSight 4WDBase grade	04.2017 - 04.2018
2.0i-L EyeSight 4WD	04.2017 - 04.2018
2.0 X-BREAK 4WD	04.2017 - 04.2018
2.0 X-BREAK Color Accent 4WDTop grade	04.2017 - 04.2018
2.0 S Limited 4WDUpper grade	04.2017 - 04.2018
2.0 S Limited Smart Edition 4WDTop grade	07.2017 - 04.2018

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

FB20A · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0i 4WD	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0i-L 4WD	04.2017 - 04.2018

2.0 L, 280 hp, petrol, CVT, all-wheel drive (4WD)

FA20F · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0XT EyeSight 4WD	11.2015 - 03.2017
2.0XT EyeSight Brown Leather Selection 4WD	07.2016 - 03.2017
2.0XT EyeSight 4WD	04.2017 - 04.2018
2.0XT EyeSight Smart Edition 4WD	07.2017 - 04.2018

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