2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

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2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

Summary

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The 2012 Subaru Forester is an AWD crossover wagon. The base trim level is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 170 hp while the XT trims are powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 224 hp. Transmissions include a 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, or 4-speed automatic with a manual shift mode. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 19 mpg city to 27 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Features include 6-speaker audio system, moonroof, heated front seats, leather-trimmed upholstery, dual-zone climate control, HID headlamps, and navigation. Safety is comprised of vehicle dynamic control, traction control, anti-lock braking, tire pressure monitoring system, advanced frontal airbags, side-curtain airbags, rollover sensor, and backup camera. The Forester is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

The Forester is not especially rakish or overtly stylish, but it packs a lot of all-weather practicality and safety with surprisingly strong performance--especially in 2.5XT form. Forester 2.5XT models are stealth performance models, as they don't look all that much different from the 2.5X models yet are among the quickest crossover models at any price.

What's new for 2012?

For 2012, the Subaru Forester gets a new optional touch-screen navigation system that offers broadened connectivity and music-interface capabilities, as well as HD Radio. Also, all 2012 Forester models get a height-adjustable driver's seat.

Model Strengths

• Spacious interior
• crisp, carlike handling
• strong performance (2.5XT)
• all-wheel drive for every model
• great vehicle for the Snow Belt

Model Review

The Forester can be found in six different trims for 2012: base, Premium, Limited and Touring. But there's quite a difference between 2.5X and 2.5XT; 2.5X models come with a 170-horsepower, 2.5L horizontally opposed (?flat,' or ?boxer') 4-cylinder engine, while XT models---only offered in Limited or Touring guise--include a 224-horsepower turbocharged version.

2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

4dr Man 2.5X

2012 Subaru Forester Sport Utility Crossover

4dr Man 2.5X