2006 Forester specification

PERFORMANCE

 
Type
2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active Valve Control System. Iridium spark plugs. Sodium-filled exhaust valves.
 
Horsepower
230 @ 5,600 rpm
 
Torque (lb.-ft.)
235 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
 
Fuel and Ignition System
Sequential multiport fuel injection. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). Engine management with integrated self-diagnostics and adaptive driving habits capability. Direct ignition.
 
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9
 
Fuel Economy (city/highway)
Manual: 19/25 mpg
Automatic: 21/26 mpg
 
Manual Transmission
Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system and clutch pedal-controlled starter interlock
 
Automatic Transmission
Optional 4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic
 
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Continuous All-Wheel Drive: Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center and limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheels speed differs between front and rear axles, center differential forces both front and rear driveshafts to rotate at the same speed restoring 50/50 apportioning of torque front-to-rear. Active All-Wheel Drive: Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable multiplate transfer clutch and limited-slip rear differential to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution to the wheels with optimum traction.
 
Suspension
4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension.
Front: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and lower L-arm. Antidive geometry. Front stabilizer bar.
Rear: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and parallel link. Antilift geometry. Rear stabilizer bar.
 
Brakes
4-wheel disc, ventilated front.
4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
 
Steering
Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion
 
Turning Circle, curb-to-curb
35.4 ft.
 
Wheels
16 x 6.5" cross-sport 6-spoke aluminum-alloy
 
Tires
215/60 R16 94H M+S all-season
 

SAFETY FEATURES

 
Dual-stage deployment driver and front-passenger front air bags (SRS)*
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Front seat-mounted head/chest side-impact air bags (SRS)*
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Height-adjustable active front-seat head restraints
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Three individual height-adjustable rear head restraints
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Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters. 3-point rear seatbelts at all seating positions.
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Rear child-safety door locks
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LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
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Safety brake pedal system
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Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
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Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure with hydroformed front subframe structure
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
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INTERIOR FEATURES

 
8-way power adjustable driver痴 seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger seat.
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Sport-design front seats
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Dual-stage heated front seats
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Leather-trimmed upholstery
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60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback with center armrest
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Perforated leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column. Perforated leather-wrapped shifter handle.
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Perforated leather-wrapped parking-brake handle
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Silver metallic trim on dash and console
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Aluminum front-door sill plates with Forester logos
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Carpeted floor mats
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Power front and rear windows with driver's auto-down
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Power mirrors
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Electronically controlled cruise control
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Center console with sliding armrest, tray and storage compartment
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Dual cupholders in front area of center console. Dual cupholders in underside of center-console armrest for rear passengers (rotating armrest 180° reveals cupholders). Dual retractable rear cupholders at base of rear-center console area.
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12-volt power outlets in center-console storage compartment and cargo area
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Overhead console with dual maplights and sunglasses storage
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Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors
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In-dash storage compartment
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Retractable/removable cargo-area cover
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Cargo-area concealed multicompartment under-floor storage tray
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4 cargo-area utility hooks. 2 cargo-area utility bars. 4 cargo-area tiedown hooks. 2 cargo-area grocery bag hooks.
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Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges with silver trim rings and illuminated red needles on black faces with white indicators
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Sport-design instrumentation with illuminated red needles on gray faces with white indicators
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Digital display of odometer including dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temperature gauge and automatic transmission gear position (if equipped)
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Digital clock
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120-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with Weatherband, subwoofer and 6-disc in-dash CD changer
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Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning, air filtration system, rotary controls for temperature, 7-speed fan and airflow direction
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Keyless entry system with answer-back electronic chirp
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Antitheft security system with answer-back electronic chirp
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Engine immobilizer
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EXTERIOR FEATURES

 
Multireflector low-beam and high-beam headlights
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Multireflector fog lights
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Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler)
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Body-color painted front and rear bumpers
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Larger body-color painted side mirrors with integrated turn signals
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Body-color painted door handles
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Body-color painted protective side cladding
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Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer
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Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode
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Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer
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Aluminum-finish raised roof rails with crossbars (150 lbs. capacity)
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Panoramic power sliding glass moonroof with auto-open/close feature
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DIMENSIONS

 
Wheelbase/Length
99.4 in./176.6 in.
 
Width/Height
68.1 in./65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars)
 
Track: front/rear
58.9 in./58.5 in.
 
Minimum Road Clearance (at curb weight)
7.9 in.
 
Headroom (front/rear)
39.1 in./37.0 in.
 
Legroom (front/rear)
43.6 in./33.7 in.
 
Shoulder room (front/rear)
53.5 in./53.6 in.
 
Curb Weight (pounds) (manual/automatic)
3,310 lbs./3,350 lbs.
 
Cabin capacity
91.2 cu. ft.
 
Cargo capacity
29.6 cu. ft./56.4 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered
 
Towing Capacity (Class 1)
2,400 lbs.
 


 

* The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (air bags) affords the driver and the front passenger additional protection in moderate to severe frontal and side-impact collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seatbelts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon bag deployment and to provide the best combined protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.

 

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