Generation 2, SG/S11, facelift

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

01.2005 - 06.2008 · United States

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Subaru Forester, Generation 2, SG/S11, facelift

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Generation 2, SG/S11, facelift

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Subaru Forester, Generation 2, SG/S11, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.2005 - 06.2008). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: EJ253, EJ255
Engine displacement, cc: 2457
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2525
Ground clearance, mm: 201–203
Fuel: Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95

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Subaru Forester · Generation 2, SG/S11, facelift · USA · 01.2005 - 06.2008. 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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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.

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11 versions

2.5 L, 173 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ253 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5X MT	06.2005 - 06.2008
2.5X MT Sports	01.2007 - 06.2008

2.5 L, 173 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ253 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5X ATBase grade	06.2005 - 06.2008
2.5X AT L.L.Bean EditionTop grade	06.2005 - 06.2008
2.5X AT SportsTop grade	01.2007 - 06.2008

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

EJ255 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5XT MT Limited	06.2005 - 05.2006
2.5XT MT Limited	06.2006 - 06.2008
2.5XT MT Sports	01.2007 - 06.2008

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

EJ255 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5XT AT Limited	06.2005 - 05.2006
2.5XT AT Limited	06.2006 - 06.2008
2.5XT AT Sports	01.2007 - 06.2008

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