Generation 3, SH/S12

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

12.2007 - 09.2010 · United States

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Generation 3, SH/S12

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Subaru Forester, Generation 3, SH/S12, USA market. This overview covers 9 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: EJ253, EJ255
Engine displacement, cc: 2457
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2616
Ground clearance, mm: 221–236
Fuel: Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95

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9 versions

2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ253 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5X MT	07.2008 - 09.2010
2.5X MT Premium	07.2008 - 12.2009
2.5X MT Premium	01.2010 - 09.2010

2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ253 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5X ATBase grade	07.2008 - 09.2010
2.5X AT PremiumTop grade	07.2008 - 12.2009
2.5X AT LimitedTop grade	07.2008 - 09.2010
2.5X AT PremiumTop grade	01.2010 - 09.2010

2.5 L, 224 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ255 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5XT ATBase grade	07.2008 - 09.2010
2.5XT AT LimitedTop grade	07.2008 - 09.2010

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