Our Review 2009 Subaru Forester
Introduction
The 2009 Forester is manufactured in JAPAN for Subaru. It is Subaru's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $19,995 USD in 2009.
Forester Dimensions
In 2009 the Forester has an overall length of 179.50 inches and a width of 70.10 inches. It sits a total of 65.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.70 inches. Front headroom is 41.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Forester a turning radius of 34.40 inches. It uses 215/65R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Forester comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3300 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Forester gets 20 miles/gallon city and 26 - 27 miles/gallon highway off a 16.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Forester are also available.
Pricing
The Forester retails for $19,995 USD with a invoice price of $18,913 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $665 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Remote Ignition, Subwoofer, Cargo Area Cover, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Forester seats 5 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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