Generation 4, SJ/S13

Subaru Forester Crossover / SUV

10.2012 - 03.2016 · United States

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Generation 4, SJ/S13

SJ9, SJG

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Subaru Forester, Generation 4, SJ/S13, USA market. This overview covers 20 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2012 - 03.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 20 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: FA20F, FB25B
Engine displacement, cc: 1998–2498
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: CVT, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2616
Ground clearance, mm: 220
Fuel: Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Subaru Forester · Generation 4, SJ/S13 · USA · 10.2012 - 03.2016. 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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Adaptive cruise control: Check distance controls and available modes. The name alone does not establish stop-and-go capability.

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20 versions

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

FB25B · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5i MTTop grade	03.2013 - 12.2013
2.5i MT PremiumTop grade	03.2013 - 12.2014
2.5i MTTop grade	01.2014 - 12.2014
2.5i MT PremiumTop grade	01.2015 - 03.2016
2.5i MTBase grade	01.2015 - 03.2016

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

FB25B · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5i CVT PremiumBase grade	03.2013 - 12.2014
2.5i CVTBase grade	03.2013 - 12.2013
2.5i CVT LimitedTop grade	03.2013 - 12.2014
2.5i CVT TouringTop grade	03.2013 - 12.2013
2.5i CVTBase grade	01.2014 - 12.2014
2.5i CVT TouringTop grade	01.2014 - 12.2014
2.5i CVT Premium	01.2015 - 03.2016
2.5i CVTBase grade	01.2015 - 03.2016
2.5i CVT LimitedUpper grade	01.2015 - 03.2016
2.5i CVT TouringTop grade	01.2015 - 03.2016

2.0 L, 250 hp, petrol, CVT, all-wheel drive (4WD)

FA20F · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0XT CVT PremiumTop grade	03.2013 - 12.2014
2.0XT CVT TouringTop grade	03.2013 - 12.2013
2.0XT CVT TouringTop grade	01.2014 - 12.2014
2.0XT CVT TouringTop grade	01.2015 - 03.2016
2.0XT CVT PremiumBase grade	01.2015 - 03.2016

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