2002-2008 Forester OverviewSubaru Forester Overview (2002 - 2008)
2002 - 2008
Tech Specs Summary
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- 112 - 140 mph
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- 5.4 - 11.4 seconds
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- 123 - 261 hp
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- 22 - 28.7 mpg
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- 3,164 - 3,439 lbs
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- 13.7 - 56.2 ft3
This generation of the Subaru Forester was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru between 2002 - 2008. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Flat 4 gasoline engine or 2 L Flat 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Forester is the Subaru Forester STi Version which scores 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 261 hp and a power/weight ratio of 12.59 lb/hp it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Subaru Forester 2.0 X is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 438 miles and can store 13.7-56.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.