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2005 Subaru Forester XS Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2005 Subaru Forester XS is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $36,590 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 112 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 223 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1590mm (62.6 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2525mm (99.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1385kg (3053.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester XS comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2005 Subaru Forester XS has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
80.29 - 108.77 kW/t
60.98 kW/t
108.77 kW/t
Boot Space
387 litres
387 litres
878 litres
Price
$31,490 - $44,990
$25,990
$50,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,860 - 1,935 kg
1,860 kg
2,563 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,800 kg
900 kg
2,800 kg
Approach Angle
25.1°
21.4°
36.2°
Departure Angle
21.2°
21.2°
31.9°
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 mm
170 mm
205 mm
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Dimensions
4,450 mm
1,735 mm
1,590 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,450 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
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Explore Subaru Forester Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Cc: 2457
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 99.5
Engine Stroke: 79
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 60
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 188
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 117
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 112
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 152
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 223
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Dual Range Transmission
Dual Range Transmission4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Strut
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Underbody Protection Transfer Case Location: Transfer Case
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 387
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 59.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1692
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 62.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1590
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2525
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1735
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 175.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4450
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1485
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10600
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.8
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 200
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.9
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 940
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 930
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1450
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 57.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1430
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1070
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 860
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 33.9
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 25.1
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 21.2
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Toned
Rear Color: Toned
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Two Tone: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3053
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1385
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 720
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1587
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1860
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4101
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 7
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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