Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

10.2010 - 02.2013 · United States

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Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift

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Subaru Forester, Generation 3, SH/S12, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 13 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2010 - 02.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: EJ255, FB25B
Engine displacement, cc: 2457–2498
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2616
Ground clearance, mm: 225
Fuel: Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95

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13 versions

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

FB25B · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5X MT	10.2010 - 08.2012
2.5X MT Premium	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.5X MT	09.2012 - 02.2013

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

FB25B · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5X ATTop grade	10.2010 - 08.2012
2.5X AT PremiumTop grade	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.5X AT LimitedTop grade	10.2010 - 07.2011
2.5X AT TouringTop grade	10.2010 - 06.2011
2.5X AT LimitedBase grade	07.2011 - 02.2013
2.5X AT TouringTop grade	07.2011 - 02.2013
2.5X ATTop grade	09.2012 - 02.2013

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 AT Premium	10.2010 - 02.2013
2.5XT AT Touring	10.2010 - 06.2011
2.5XT AT Touring	07.2011 - 02.2013

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