2003 Subaru Forester

Horsepower: 165 @ 5600
Torque (lb-ft): 166 @ 4000
Weight: 3090 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: Sport Utility
Market Segment: 4WD Sport Utili...
Engine type: Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Transmission type: 5 Manual w/OD

MSRP: $19,044 - $20,845

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Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : 4WD Sport Utility

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas Flat 4-Cyl
• Displacement : 2.5L/150
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 165 @ 5600
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 166 @ 4000

Transmission

• Drivetrain : All Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.45
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.06
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.45
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.09
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.78
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.33
• Clutch Size (in) : 8.86
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.11
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 21
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 27

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : 356
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 90

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 6.0

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3090

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2400
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 176
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : HD Raised
• Suspension Type - Rear : HD Raised
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Lower L-Arms
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Parallel Links
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.75
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.51

Brakes

• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.8 x 0.9
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 9.0 x 1.4

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P215/60HR16
• Rear Tire Size : P215/60HR16
• Spare Tire Size : P215/60HR16

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.3
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.0
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.7
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 37.4

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.9

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 99.4
• Length, Overall (in) : 175.2
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 68.3
• Height, Overall (in) : 62.6
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 58.9
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.5
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 7.5
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : 32.8
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : 38.4
• Liftover Height (in) : 27.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 37.0
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 33.7
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft�) : 64.1
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft�) : 32.0
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft�) : N/A

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 93.5
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.8
• Front Leg Room (in) : 43.6
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.5
• Front Hip Room (in) : 51.6
• Second Head Room (in) : 39.8
• Second Leg Room (in) : 33.7
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 53.6
• Second Hip Room (in) : 51.6

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Forester
• Body Style : 4 Door

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: * * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 02V282

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 03V047

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,3243

Potential Number of Units Affected: 500

Summary: Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod. When the transmission selector lever is placed in the "P" (Park) position, the transmission park mechanism, which is intended to hold the vehicle, may not engage. The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." In the event of a crash, the front seat belts could unlatch, which could result in injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during January 2003. An interim owner notification will be sent during November 2002. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front seat belt buckle/latch assemblies. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Feb. 24, 2003. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 - September 2002

Dates of Manufacture: December 2000

Manufacturer Recall No.: WWL-95

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire

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