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Why Buy a Subaru?

For over 30 years Subaru has been building a brand that's never lost the courage of its convictions in an increasingly cookie-cutter world. We haven't followed the pack, we've blazed our own trail, winning over drivers and families one at a time.  The secret?
1. The best all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in the world! 
2. The safest lineup of sedans (4-doors), SUVs and sport wagons (5-doors) available, bar none.
3. Power and performance of the horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine making every trip behind the wheel a fun adventure.

...plus, we have made great efforts to listen to our customers and deliver value-packed vehicles that stand out in the crowd.

Of course, there is also a very distinct feeling that comes from driving a Subaru - and this may be the most compelling reason of all to buy one. Our drivers experience an unsurpassed level of confidence and enjoyment behind the wheel because we believe that true driving pleasure can only be realized when you have peace of mind every time you turn the key. Read local Canadian "Reviews" (top right of this page) and see why more and more Canadians are discovering Subaru.

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2012 Subaru Forester SUV

Starting at: $25,995

Subaru Forester SUV Fuel Efficiency Rating
City L/100 KM: 9.9
Hwy L/100 KM: 7.4

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

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The standard features of the Subaru Forester 2.5X include 2.5L H-4 170hp engine, 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an all-wheel drive.

Quick Stats

Specifications
  • Engine litres - 2.5
  • Cylinder configuration - H-4
  • Horsepower - 170hp @ 5,800RPM
  • Torque - 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
  • Number of valves - 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Engine location - front
  • Recommended fuel - regular unleaded
  • Transmission - 5 speed manual
  • Drive type - all-wheel drive
  • Fuel economy city - 9.9L/100 km
  • Fuel economy highway - 7.4L/100 km
  • Fuel tank capacity - 64.0L
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Radio data system
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 4
  • Max seating capacity - 5
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Front centre armrest
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear seats - bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat centre armrest
  • Basic warranty - 36 months/60,000km
  • Powertrain warranty - 60 months/100,000km
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/ unlimited distance
  • Roadside assistance coverage - 36 months/ unlimited distance
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires - 215/65HR16.0
  • Rear tires - 215/65HR16.0
  • Wheel size - 16"
  • Air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Rear door bins
  • Engine displacement - 2.5 L
  • Engine horsepower - 170hp @ 5,800RPM
  • Engine torque - 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 94.0mm x 90.0mm (3.70" x 3.54")
  • Compression ratio - 10.50 to 1
  • Payload - 408kg (899lbs)
  • Curb weight - 1,480kg (3,263lbs)
  • GVWR - 2,035kg (4,486lbs)
  • Towing capacity - 1,087kg (2,396lbs)
  • Exterior length - 4,560mm (179.5")
  • Exterior body width - 1,780mm (70.1")
  • Exterior height - 1,700mm (66.9")
  • Wheelbase - 2,615mm (103.0")
  • Turning radius - 5.3m (17.2')
  • Front legroom - 1,095mm (43.1")
  • Rear legroom - 965mm (38.0")
  • Front headroom - 1,057mm (41.6")
  • Rear headroom - 1,026mm (40.4")
  • Front hiproom - 1,344mm (52.9")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,338mm (52.7")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,425mm (56.1")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,411mm (55.6")
  • Passenger volume - 3,047L (107.6 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume - 949 L (34 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume - 1,934 L (68 cu.ft.)
  • Number of doors - 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Door mirrors - body-colour
  • Bumpers - body-colour
  • Roof rack - rails only
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Trip computer
  • Approach angle - 25 deg
  • Departure angle - 25 deg
  • Ground clearance (min) - 220mm (8.7")
  • Ramp breakover angle - 21 deg
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Ignition disable
  • Security system
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints

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5-spd man.  4-spd auto  4-spd auto  4-spd auto  5-spd man.  4-spd auto  4-spd auto  4-spd auto 
$25,995   $27,095   $28,295   $28,995   $29,095   $30,195   $33,495   $35,995  
170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  170-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  224-hp 2.5L 4-cyl 
9.9 / 7.4   9.9 / 7.5   9.9 / 7.5   9.9 / 7.5   9.9 / 7.4   9.9 / 7.5   9.9 / 7.5   11.0 / 8.4  

"The boxer engine - so called because its pistons jab back and forth on a flat plane like an in-his-prime Sugar Ray Leonard - has been a Subaru staple since it was introduced in one-litre-form in 1966. Which means Subaru has stuck with this unconventional - by mainstream auto industry standards - design for almost half a century now, convinced that both its mechanical and marketing benefits remain worthwhile." - Bob English, Globe & Mail