2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

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The 2006 Subaru Forester is available in 8 variant s. There are 1 powertrain options coupled to 2 transmission options. The Forester is available with 4x4 and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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Audio
- In-dash Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- Type: Diversity
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Location: Engine
- Location: Transfer Case
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Black
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.74
Cargo area
- Type: Flexible
- Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Driver Mirror Location: Driver
- Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Location (12v): Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 22.3
- Departure Angle: 20.7
- Front Headroom (in): 37
- Front Headroom (mm): 940
- Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
- Front Track (mm): 1495
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1590
- Overall Length (mm): 4485
- Overall Width (mm): 1735
- Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
- Rear Headroom (mm): 930
- Rear Leg Room (in): 33.9
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
- Rear Seat Down (l): 1629
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 387
- Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Rear Track (mm): 1485
- Wheelbase (mm): 2525
Doors
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear Driver
- Location: Rear Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Type: Lifting Gate
Engine
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 228
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 79
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Main Capacity (l): 60
- Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Main Type: Total
- Octane Number: 91
- Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Colour: Gray
- Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Lens Type: Complex Surface
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Locks
- Includes Trunk Hatch
- Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
- Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
- Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
- Maximum Power (kw): 121
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 189
- Maximum Speed (mph): 117
- Maximum Torque (nm): 226
- Measurement Standard: Din
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Safety
- Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
- Ancap Pedestrian: 1
- Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Center Operation: Reel
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: 3-point
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Pre Tensioners
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Active
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Location: Driver
- Location: Front
- Location: Passenger
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Number: 3
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Capacity: 5
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Storage
- Front Seats Type: Pop Out
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Rear Type: Strut
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Location: Centre
- Low High Gear Ranges
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Rear Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

X Weekender

Adds to X:

Body exterior
- Location: Roof
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Interior trim
- Colour: Black
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Type: Leather Covered
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Interior trim
- Colour: Gray
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Rim Type: Steel

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

X Luxury

Adds to X Weekender:

Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Steering
- Type: Plastic
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Rim Type: Steel

Removes from X Weekender:

Steering
- Type: Leather Covered
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

X Special Edition

Adds to X Luxury:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Interior trim
- Colour: Gray
Paint
- Two Tone

Removes from X Luxury:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Black
- Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Interior trim
- Colour: Black

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to X Special Edition:

Audio
- Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
- Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Autochanger
- Location: Dashboard
- Number Of Speakers: 7
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.68
Interior trim
- Colour: Beige
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Suspension
- Rear Operation: Automatic
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1380
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from X Special Edition:

Audio
- In-dash Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 4
Body exterior
- Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.74
Interior trim
- Colour: Gray
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Rim Type: Steel

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xs Luxury Pack

Adds to XS:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.12
Interior trim
- Colour: Gray
- Gear Selector: Leather
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Type: Leather Covered
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405

Removes from XS:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 87.68
Interior trim
- Colour: Beige
Paint
- Two Tone
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Type: Plastic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1380

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to Xs Luxury Pack:

Audio
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.58
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 22.4
- Departure Angle: 20
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 270
- Compression Ratio: 8.4
- Compressor: Turbo
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Octane Number: 95
- Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Colour: Beige
Lights
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
Paint
- Two Tone
Performance
- Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
- Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 230
- Maximum Power (kw): 169
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Multi Function
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 7
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from Xs Luxury Pack:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 86.12
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 22.3
- Departure Angle: 20.7
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 228
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Octane Number: 91
- Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Colour: Gray
Lights
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Performance
- Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
- Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
- Maximum Power (kw): 121
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 189
- Maximum Speed (mph): 117
- Maximum Torque (nm): 226
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Low High Gear Ranges
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Engine

Turbo

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Xt Luxury Pack

Adds to XT:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.55
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 263
Interior trim
- Colour: Gray
Performance
- Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
- Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Transmission
- Controlled By: Differential
- Manual Mode
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 4
- Type: Automatic
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1515

Removes from XT:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.58
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 270
Interior trim
- Colour: Beige
Paint
- Two Tone
Performance
- Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
- Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Location: Centre
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475