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models :: 2008 :: forester
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| ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| ENGINE |
2.5-LITER SOHC ALUMINUM-ALLOY 16-VALVE HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED SUBARU BOXER ENGINE WITH i-ACTIVE VALVE LIFT SYSTEM |
2.5-LITER SOHC ALUMINUM-ALLOY 16-VALVE HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED SUBARU BOXER ENGINE WITH i-ACTIVE VALVE LIFT SYSTEM |
2.5-LITER DOHC INTERCOOLED, TURBOCHARGED ALUMINUM-ALLOY 16-VALVE 4-CYLINDER HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED SUBARU BOXER ENGINE WITH ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM IRIDIUM-TIPPED SPARK PLUGS |
| POWER |
173 HP @ 6000 RPM |
173 HP @ 6000 RPM |
224 HP @ 5600 RPM |
| COMPRESSION RATIO |
166 LB-FT @ 4400 RPM |
166 LB FT @ 4400 RPM |
226 LB FT @ 3600 RPM |
| BORE AND STROKE |
99.5 X 79.0 MM |
99.5 X 79.0 MM |
99.5 X 79.0 MM |
| INTAKE SYSTEM |
ALUMINUM-ALLOY INTAKE MANIFOLD |
ALUMINUM-ALLOY INTAKE MANIFOLD |
ALUMINUM-ALLOY INTAKE MANIFOLD TURBO-CHARGER WITH INTERCOOLER MAXIMUM BOOST PRESSURE 11.6 PSI |
| FUEL AND IGNITION SYSTEM |
SEQUENTIAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE MANAGEMENT WTH INTEGRATED SELF-DIAGNOSTICS AND ADAPTIVE DRIVING HABITS CAPABILITY DISTRIBUTORLESS ELECTRONIC IGNITION 2.5X MODELS DIRECT IGNITION 2.5 XT LIMITED |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
STANDARD FULLY SYNCHRONIZED 5-SPEED MANUAL WITH HILL HOLDER SYSTEM AND CLUTCH PEDAL-CONTROLLED STARTER INTERLOCK |
NOT
AVAILABLE |
STANDARD FULLY SYNCHRONIZED 5-SPEED MANUAL WITH HILL HOLDER SYSTEM AND CLUTCH PEDAL- CONTROLLED STARTER INTERLOCK |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
OPTIONAL 4-SPEED ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC DIRECT CONTROL AUTOMATIC |
STANDARD 4-SPEED ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC DIRECT CONTROL AUTOMATIC |
OPTIONAL 4-SPEED ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC DIRECT CONTROL AUTOMATIC |
| EMISSIONS |
CERTIFED LOW EMISSION VEHICLE |
| FUEL |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| FUEL ECONOMY (CITY/HIGHWAY) |
MANUAL: 22/29 MPG
AUTOMATIC: 23/28 MPG |
MANUAL: N/A
AUTOMATIC: 23/28 MPG |
MANUAL 20/27 MPG
AUTOMATIC: 21/26 MPG |
| FUEL REQUIREMENT |
UNLEADED GASOLINE (87 OCTANE) |
UNLEADED GASOLINE (87 OCTANE) |
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE |
| SUBARU SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| CONTINUOUS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE |
2.5X and 2.5XT models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear
differential.4 Torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the
system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction. |
| ACTIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE |
2.5X models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable multiplate transfer clutch and
viscous-type limited-slip rear differential3 to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage,
throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution to the wheels with optimum traction. |
Variable Torque Distribution (VTD)
All-Wheel Drive |
2.5XT models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch in conjunction
with a planetary-type center differential, and a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution is normally configured at a
performance-oriented rear-wheel-biased 45/55 split front-to-rear. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position
and braking to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction. |
| CHASSIS |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| STEERING |
ENGINE SPEED SENSING VARIABLE POWER-ASSISTED RACK-AND-PINION TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 3.0 TURNING CIRCLE 34.8 FT |
| SUSPENSION |
4-WHEEL INDEPENDENT HEAVY-DUTY RAISED SUSPENSION |
FRONT: STRUT TYPE WITH INTERNAL REBOUND SPRING AND LOWER L-ARM ANTIDIVE GEOMETRY FRONT STABILIZER BAR |
REAR: STRUT TYPE WITH INTERNAL REBOUND SPRING AND PARALLEL LINK ANTILIFT GEOMETRY. REAR STABILIZER BAR. |
REAR: STRUT-TYPE WITH INTERNAL REBOUND SPRING AND PARALLEL LINK ANTILIFT GEOMETRY REAR STABLIZER BAR |
REAR: STRUT-TYPE WITH INTERNAL REBOUND SPRING AND PARALLEL LINK ANTILIFT GEOMETRY REAR STABLIZER BAR |
| BRAKES |
STANDARD: FRONT-WHEEL VENTILATED DISC REAR-WHEEL DRUM Optional: 4-wheel disc, ventilated front.4 |
4-WHEEL DISC VENTILATED FRONT |
4-WHEEL DISC VENTILATED FRONT |
STANDARD: 4-CHANNEL 4 -SENSOR ABS ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) |
| BRAKE DIMENSIONS |
STANDARD: 11.6 IN FRONT/ 9.0 IN REAR
OPTIONAL:
10.5 IN. FRONT |
11.6 IN. FRONT/ 10.5 IN. REAR |
11.6 IN. FRONT/ 10.5 IN. REAR |
| WHEELS AND TIRES |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| WHEELS |
STANDARD 16 X 6.5" 5-SPOKE STYLED STEEL
OPTIONAL: 16 X 6.5" 8-SPOKE ALUMINUM ALLOY Sports 2.5X: 16 x 6.5" 6-spoke aluminum-alloy
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16 X 6.5" 5-SPOKE ALUMINUM ALLOY. GRAY FINISH
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2.5 XT Limited: 17 x 7.0" 5-spoke
aluminum-alloy
Sports 2.5 XT: 17 x 7" 12-spoke
STI aluminum-alloy. |
| TIRES |
215/60 R16 94H M+S ALL SEASON |
215/55 R17 93H M+S ALL SEASON |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| Length / Height / Width |
176.6 in. / 65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars) / 68.3 in. (not including side mirrors) |
176.6 in. / 65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars) / 68.3 in. (not including side mirrors) |
176.6 in. / 65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars) / 68.3 in. (not including side mirrors) |
| WHEELBASE |
99.4 in. |
99.4 in. |
99.4 in. |
| TRACK (FRONT/REAR) |
58.9 in./58.5 in. |
58.9 in./58.5 in. |
58.9 in./58.5 in. |
| CURB WEIGHT |
3140 LBS/ 3185 LBS |
N/A/ 3205 LBS |
3320 LBS/ 3360 LBS |
| COEFFICIENT OF DRAG |
0.36 |
0.36 |
0.37 (Sports 2.5 XT: .36) |
| GROUND CLEARANCE |
8.1 IN |
8.1 IN |
7.9 IN |
| TOWING CAPACITY |
2400 LBS |
2400 LBS |
2400 LBS |
| INTERIOR |
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2.5 X |
2.5 L.L. BEAN EDITION |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| HEADROOM (FRONT/REAR) |
39.8 IN/ 39.8 IN (WITH MOONROOF: 39.1 IN./ 37.0 IN.) |
| LEGROOM (FRONT/REAR) |
43.6/ 33.7 IN. |
| SHOULDER RROM (FRONT/REAR) |
53.5 IN/ 53.6 IN. |
| PASSENGER VOLUME |
95.4 CU FT (WITH MOONROOF 91.5 CU.FT.) |
| CARGO VOLUME |
30.7 CU FT/ 68.6 CU FT WITH REAR SEAT LOWERED (WITH MOONROOF: 28.9 CU. FT./ 64.5 CU. FT. WITH REAR SEAT LOWERED) |
| EXTERIOR |
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2.5 X |
sports 2.5x |
2.5x L.L bean edition |
sports 2.5xt |
2.5 XT LIMITED |
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| MULTI-REFLECTOR LOW-BEAM AND HIGH-BEAM HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS |
STD |
STD
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STD |
STD |
STD |
| MULTI REFLECTOR FOG LIGHTS |
STD |
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STD |
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STD |
| ALUMINUM ALLOY HOOD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
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| ALUMINUM ALLOY HOOD WITH FUNCTIONAL HOOD SCOOP |
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STD |
STD |
| BODY COLOR PAINTED FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS |
STD |
STD |
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STD |
STD |
| Body-color or Steel Silver painted front and rear bumpers (depending on exterior color) |
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STD |
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| BLACK SIDE MIRRORS |
STD |
STD |
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- |
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| LARGER BODY COLOR PAINTED SIDE MIRRORS WITH INTEGRATED TURN SIGNALS |
OPT |
- |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| BLACK DOOR HANDLES |
STD |
- |
- |
- |
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| BODY COLOR PAINTED DOOR HANDLES |
OPT |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| BODY COLOR PAINTED PROTECTIVE SIDE CLADDING |
STD |
STD |
- |
STD |
STD |
| Body-color or Steel Silver painted protective side cladding (depending on exterior color) |
- |
- |
STD |
- |
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| HEATED SIDE MIRRORS AND WINSHIELD WIPERS DE ICER |
OPT |
- |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| TWO SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH VARIABLE INTERMITTENT MODE |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SINGLE SPEED REAR WINDOW WIPER WITH FIXED INTERMITTENT MODE AND DE-ICER |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| BLACK FINISH RAISED ROOF RAILS WITH CROSSBARS |
STD |
- |
STD |
- |
STD |
| Black-finish raised roof rails with crossbars (150 lbs. capacity) |
STD |
- |
STD |
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STD |
| Silver-finish raised roof rails with crossbars (150 lbs. capacity) |
- |
STD |
- |
STD |
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| PANORAMIC POWER SLIDING-GLASS MOONROOF WITH AUTO OPEN/CLOSE FEATURE |
OPT |
- |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SEATING AND TRIM |
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2.5 X |
sports 2.5x |
2.5x l.l bean edition |
sports 2.5xt |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| 6-WAY MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT. 4-WAY MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT-PASSENGER SEAT |
STD |
STD |
- |
STD |
STD |
| 8-WAY POWER ADJUSTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT. 4-WAY MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT PASSENER SEAT |
OPT |
- |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SPORT-DESIGN FRONT SEATS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
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| DUAL-STAGE HEATED FRONT SEATS |
OPT |
- |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| CLOTH UPHOLSTERY |
STD |
STD |
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- |
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| LEATHER-TRIMMED UPHOLSTERY |
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- |
- |
- |
STD |
| L.L. BEAN EMBOSSED LEATHER-TRIMMED UPHOLSTERY WITH PERFORATED ALCANTARA ACCENTS ON SEAT BOLSTERS |
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STD |
STD |
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| 60/40 SPLIT FLAT-FOLDING REAR SEATBACK WITH CENTER ARMREST |
STD |
STD |
STD |
- |
STD |
| 3-SPOKE STEERING WHEEL WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE TILT COLUMN |
STD |
STD |
- |
STD |
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| PERFORATED LEATHER-WRAPPED 3-SPOKE STEERING WHEEL WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE TILT COLUMN. PERFORATED LEATHER-WRAPPED SHIFTER HANDLE. |
OPT |
STD |
- |
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STD |
| WOOD AND LEATHER WRAPPED 3-SPOKE MOMO BRAND STEERING WHEEL WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE TILT COLUMN. WOOD AND PERFORATED LEATHER-WRAPPED SHIFTER HANDLE |
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STD |
STD |
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| PERFORATED LEATHER-WRAPPED PARKING-BRAKE HANDLE |
OPT |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SILVER METALLIC TRIM ON DASH AND CONSOLE |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| ALUMINUM FRONT DOOR SILL PLATES WITH FORESTER LOGOS |
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- |
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STD |
STD |
| Aluminum alloy pedal covers |
- |
STD |
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STD |
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| CARPETED FLOOR MATS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| CONVENIENCE FEATURES |
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2.5 X |
SPORTS 2.5X |
2.5X L.L BEAN EDITION |
SPORTS 2.5XT |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| POWER FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS WITH DRIVER'S AUTO-DOWN |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| POWER MIRRORS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CRUISE CONTROL |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| CENTER CONSOLE WITH SLIDING ARMREST, TRAY AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| DUAL CUPHOLDERS IN FRONT AREA OF CENTER CONSOLE. DUAL CUPHOLDERS IN UNDERSIDE OF CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST FOR REAR PASSENGERS (ROTATING ARMREST 180 DEGREES REVEALS CUPHOLDERS0 DUAL RETRACTABLE REAR-CUPHOLDERS AT BASE OF REAR-CENTER CONSOLE AREA. BOTTLE HOLDER IN EACH FRONT DOOR POCKET |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
TD |
| 12-VOLT POWER OUTLET IN DASH, CENTER-CONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND CARGO AREA |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH DUAL MAPLIGHTS AND SUNGLASSES STORAGE. SUN VISORS WITH CONCEALED VANITY MIRRORS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR WITH COMPASS |
OPT |
OPT |
STD |
OPT |
OPT |
| IN-DASH STORAGE COMPARTMENT |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| RETRACTABLE/REMOVABLE CARGO AREA COVER |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| Removable L.L.Bean-embossed cargo-area tray |
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- |
STD |
- |
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| CARGO-AREA-CONCEALED MULTICOMPARTMENT UNDER-FLOOR STORAGE TRAY |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| DURABLE HARD LINING ON BACK OF REAR SEATBACK AND CARGO-AREA FLOOR AND SIDE WALLS |
- |
- |
STD |
- |
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| 4 CARGO-AREA UTILITY HOOKS. 2 CARGO-AREA UTILITY BARS. 4 CARGO TIEDOWN HOOKS. 2 CARGO-AREA GROCERY BAG HOOKS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
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2.5 X |
SPORTS 2.5X |
2.5X L.L BEAN EDITION |
SPORTS 2.5XT |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| ANALOG SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, COOLANT TEMEPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGES WITH SILVER TRIM RINGS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| ILLUMINATED RED GAUGE NEEDLES ON BLACK FACES WITH WHITE INDICATORS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SPORT-DESIGN INSTRUMENTATION WITH ILLUMINATED RED GAUGE NEEDLES ON GRAY FACES WITH WHITE INDICATORS |
- |
- |
- |
STD |
STD |
| DIGITAL DISPLAY OF ODOMETER INCLUDING DUAL-MODE TRIP ODOMETER, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION (IF EQUPPED) |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| DIGITAL CLOCK |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| AUDIO SYSTEMS |
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2.5 X |
SPORTS 2.5X |
2.5X L.L BEAN EDITION |
SPORTS 2.5XT |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| 100-WATT 4-SPEAKER SUDIO SYSTEM WITH SINGLE-DISC IN-DASH CD PLAYER |
STD |
- |
- |
- |
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| 120-WATT 4-SPEAKER AUDIO SYSTEM WITH 6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER AND MP3/WMA PLAYER |
OPT |
- |
- |
- |
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| 120-watt 7-speaker audio system with subwoofer, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player |
- |
STD |
STD |
- |
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| 155-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player |
- |
- |
- |
STD |
STD |
| SIRUS SATELLITE RADIO CAPABILITY |
OPT |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| AUXILLARY AUDIO JACK FOR PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS |
OPT |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| CLIMATE CONTROL |
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2.5 X |
SPORTS 2.5X |
2.5X L.L BEAN EDITION |
SPORTS 2.5XT |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE CFC-FREE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM, ROTARY CONTROLS FOR TEMPERATURE, 4-SPEED FAN AND AIR FLOW DIRECTION |
STD |
STD |
- |
- |
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| AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH CFC-FREE AIR CONDITIONING, AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM, ROTARY CONTROLS FOR TEMPERATURE, 7-SPEED FAN AND AIRFLOW DIRECTION |
OPT |
STD |
STD |
- |
STD |
| SECURITY |
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2.5 X |
SPORTS 2.5X |
2.5X L.L BEAN EDITION |
SPORTS 2.5XT |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WITH ANSWER-BACK ELECTRONIC CHIRP |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| ANTITHEFT SECURITY SYSTEM WITH ANSWER-BACK ELECTRONIC CHIRP (AND GLASS SHOCK SENSOR ON 2.5X L.L. BEAN EDITION) |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| Antitheft security system with answer-back electronic chirp and shock sensor |
OPT |
OPT |
STD |
OPT |
STD |
| ENGINE IMMOBILIZER |
- |
- |
- |
STD |
STD |
| SAFETY |
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2.5 X |
SPORTS 2.5X |
2.5X L.L BEAN EDITION |
SPORTS 2.5XT |
2.5XT LIMITED |
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| ACTIVE |
| SUBARU SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SUBARU BOXER ENGINE |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| 4-WHEEL INDEPENDENT HEAVY-DUTY RAISED SUSPENSION |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| 4-WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES (ABS) WITH ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| PASSIVE |
| DUAL-STAGE DEPLOYMENT DRIVER AND FRONT-PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS (SRS) |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED HEAD/CHEST SIDE-IMPACT AIR BAGS (SRS) |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ACTIVE FRONT-SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| THREE INDIVIDUAL HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE 3-POINT FRONT SEATBELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS AND FORCE LIMITERS. 3-POINT REAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL SEATING POSITIONS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| REAR CHILD-SAFETY DOOR LOCKS |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| LATCH SYSTEM : LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| SAFETY BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| ENERGY-ABSORBING COLLAPSIBLE STEERING COLUMN |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
| RING-SHAPED REINFORCEMENT FRAME BODY STRUCTURE WITH HYDROFORMED FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
STD |
Specifications in this web page are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication, and may change without notice.
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