Subaru Forester X (2008) price & specs
Overview
The 2008 Subaru Forester X 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 $31,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 121 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 226 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the Forester X uses 9.6L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 228g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 625km per full tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1590mm (62.6 inches) in height, 4485mm (176.6 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2525mm (99.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2008 Subaru Forester X has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,485 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 228
Engine
Engine Bore: 99.5
Engine Cc: 2457
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 79
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 60
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9.8
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 189
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 117
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 165
Power Maximum Power Kw: 121
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 226
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
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
Dual Range Transmission4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 95
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 95
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Underbody Protection Transfer Case Location: Transfer Case
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 57.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1629
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 387
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10600
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.9
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 200
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.8
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 62.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1590
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4485
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1735
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1485
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.4
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2525
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 Leg Room Front In: 42.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1070
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 33.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 860
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 57.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1450
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1430
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 22.3
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 20.7
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 720
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1587
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1395
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3075
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 12500
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 7767
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