2010 Subaru Forester XT Pricing and Spec

Overview
The 2010 Subaru Forester XT is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th March 2008. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $39,490 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 169 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the Forester XT uses 10.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 248g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 571km per full tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4560mm (179.5 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2615mm (103.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1510kg (3329.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester XT comes standard with 225/55 R17 front tyres and 225/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2010 Subaru Forester XT has a 225mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,560 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Explore Subaru Forester Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 248
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Cc: 2457
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 99.5
Engine Stroke: 79.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.4
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 9.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 571
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 355
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 16
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 14.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 8.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 20
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 6.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 12.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 10.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 210
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 169
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 230
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 320
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic 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: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 95
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 95
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Impreza
Wheelbase Type: Short
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Underbody Protection Fuel Tank Location: Fuel Tank
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 450
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 15.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 58.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1660
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 66.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1700
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2615
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.0
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1795
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 179.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4560
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1530
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1530
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.2
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: 225
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.9
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.0
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
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
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
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
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3329
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1510
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
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
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
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
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
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 Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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