Subaru Forester
| Subaru Forester | |
|---|---|
| Production period: | since 1997 |
| Class : | SUV |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
The Subaru Forester is a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru . The term "Forester" means something like forester or forest worker in German .
With a ground clearance of 22 cm and permanent all-wheel drive , the vehicle is well suited for light off-road driving, and it is one of the few SUVs in this class that offers a countershaft transmission with an off-road reduction as standard . The driver has a total of ten forward gears available.
As usual with Subaru, the Forester is also powered by a boxer engine. The automotive press describes the Forester's driving characteristics as balanced, agile and good-natured. In long-term tests, in TÜV reports and customer satisfaction studies, the Subaru Forester always takes top places.
Type SF (1997-2002)
In August 1997 the first Forester generation came onto the market in Germany. The vehicle was equipped with a two-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 90 kW (122 hp), which could be combined with a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic . In mid-1998, the 2-liter turbo model with 125 kW (170 hp) was also launched, and the output of the base engine was increased to 92 kW (125 hp).
The Forester Turbo, like all other turbocharged Subaru models, can be recognized by the air scoop on the bonnet above the intercooler . With the turbo version, top performance is possible, and thus the Forester Turbo is also considered to be the fastest vehicle in the all-wheel drive station wagon class.
In April 2001 an extensive facelift was carried out with changes to the headlights, the radiator grille , the tailgate and the rear lights. In addition, the track on the rear axle has been extended by 15 mm. The 2.0 S Turbo was now offered with an output of 130 kW (177 hp).
Technical specifications
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 S-Turbo | 2.0 S-Turbo (Facelift) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction period | 08/1997 to mid-1998 | Mid-1998–2002 | Mid-1998-2000 | 2001-2002 |
| Engine characteristics | ||||
| Engine type | B4 petrol engine | B4 petrol engine | B4 petrol engine with turbocharging | B4 petrol engine with turbocharging |
| Engine code | EJ203 | EJ203 | EJ205 | EJ205 |
| Displacement | 1994 cc | 1994 cc | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Max. Power at min −1 | 90 kW (122 PS) / 5600 | 92 kW (125 PS) / 5600 | 125 kW (170 PS) / 5600 | 130 kW (177 PS) /? |
| Max. Torque in min -1 | 176 Nm / 4000 | 184 Nm / 3600 | 240 Nm / 3200 | --- |
| Power transmission | ||||
| Drive, as standard | All-wheel drive (permanent) | All-wheel drive (permanent) | All-wheel drive (permanent) | All-wheel drive (permanent) |
| Drive, optional | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox, as standard | 5-speed manual gearbox with reduction | 5-speed manual gearbox with reduction | 5-speed manual transmission without reduction | 5-speed manual transmission without reduction |
| Gearbox, optional | [4-speed automatic transmission ] | [4-speed automatic transmission ] | [4-speed automatic transmission ] | [4-speed automatic transmission ] |
| Readings | ||||
| Top speed | 178 km / h (automatic: 166 km / h) | 179 km / h (automatic: --- km / h) | 198 km / h (automatic: --- km / h) | --- km / h (automatic: --- km / h) |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 10.3 s (automatic: 10.8 s) | - | 8.4 s (automatic: ---) | - |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) | (Automatic: 9.2 l super) | - | 9.9 l super | - |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) | (Automatic: 214 g / km) | - | 235 g / km (automatic: ---) | - |
| Tank capacity | 60 l | 60 l | 60 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard according to EU classification | Euro 2 | Euro 3 | Euro 2 | Euro 3 |
Type SG (2002-2008)
In July 2002 the second generation of the Forester appeared with a visually heavily redesigned body as well as a modified interior and a new dashboard. The dimensions of the body remained almost unchanged, as did the output of the two engines with 92 kW (125 PS) and 130 kW (177 PS). In addition, a 2.5 liter turbo with 154 kW (210 hp) was offered. In India the model was marketed as the Chevrolet Forester .
In September 2005 there was a more extensive facelift with a newly designed front section. The engines now produce 116 kW (158 hp) or 169 kW (230 hp) for the turbo. The 116 kW (158 hp) two-liter base engine is characterized by a large usable speed range. Its maximum permissible speed is 7400 rpm. The now 2.5 liter turbo unit accelerates the optically "rather inconspicuous" Forester from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.0 seconds.
Since Subaru did not have a diesel engine on offer at the Forester at the time, customers can have a liquefied petroleum gas system ( LPG ) installed ex works for an additional charge . In this way, the fuel costs can be reduced considerably in relation to pure gasoline operation. Liquid gas technology is available for the Subaru Forester 2.0X as well as for the Impreza 2.0R, Legacy 2.0R and Outback 2.5i models.
Type SH (2008-2013)
| Third generation | |
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 Subaru Forester (2008-2010) |
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| Production period: | 2008-2013 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Otto engines : 2.0–2.5 liters (110–169 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (108 kW) |
| Length: | 4560 mm |
| Width: | 1780 mm |
| Height: | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2615 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1500-1585 kg |
The third generation of the Forester was presented in Germany on March 29, 2008. The body length and height have grown significantly and, unlike its predecessors, which are more reminiscent of off-road station wagons, it is now more clearly positioned in the SUV class and is therefore increasingly in competition with established SUV models from other automobile manufacturers.
The four equipment variants Trend, Active, Comfort and Exclusive were available.
Engines
When it was launched in Germany, only the 2.0X petrol engine with 110 kW (150 PS) was initially available. The engine could be combined with a 5-speed manual transmission or with an optional automatic. The 2.5-liter turbo engine with 169 kW (230 PS) was only available in Switzerland in Europe.
In autumn 2008, a new boxer diesel (2.0D) with 108 kW (147 hp) and six-speed manual transmission was used as a further engine variant. The standard gear reduction in the gasoline engine was not available in the diesel model.
| model | Cubic capacity cm³ | Cylinder / type of valve / valve train |
injection | Max. Power at min −1 |
Max. Torque at min −1 |
transmission | Standard consumption in l / 100 km (urban / extra-urban / mix) |
CO 2 in g / km | Trailer load braked in kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0X | 1994 | 4 / Boxer 16 / DOHC |
MPI | 110 kW (150 PS) / 6000 | 196 Nm / 3200 | 5-speed | 9.4 / 6.4 / 7.5 | 173 | 2000 (12%) |
| 2.0X automatic |
1994 | 4 / Boxer 16 / DOHC |
MPI | 110 kW (150 PS) / 6000 | 196 Nm / 3200 | 4-speed automatic converter |
9.7 / 6.3 / 7.5 | 174 | 1750 (8%) 1500 (12%) |
| 2.0D | 1998 | 4 / Boxer 16 / DOHC |
Common rail | 108 kW (147 PS) / 3600 | 350 Nm / 1800 to 2400 |
6-speed | 7.1 / 5.2 / 5.9 | 155 | 2000 (12%) |
Facelift
In autumn 2010 the Forester was slightly revised. New exterior colors, a modified design of the rims, side indicators in the exterior mirrors from the Comfort equipment line and a slightly retouched radiator grille are the optical features.
Subaru Forester (2010-2013)
Rear view
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Type SJ (2012-2019)
| Fourth generation | |
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| Production period: | 2012-2019 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Otto engines : 2.0–2.5 liters (110–177 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (108 kW) |
| Length: | 4595-4610 mm |
| Width: | 1795 mm |
| Height: | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2640 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1477-1668 kg |
| Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2012) |
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The fourth generation of the Forester appeared Europe-wide on March 23, 2013. Compared to its predecessor, the dimensions are slightly larger. In terms of external dimensions, the model was each 35 millimeters longer and higher or 15 millimeters wider.
The 2.0-liter petrol engine is now also available with a turbocharger and a maximum output of 177 kW (240 hp). The Forester is offered in Germany in the equipment lines Trend, Active, Comfort, Exclusive, Platinum and Sport, whereby the XT model with the 177 kW turbo gasoline engine is only available in the equipment lines Comfort and Platinum, the diesel model not with Trend and Comfort and the Sport equipment is available exclusively for the diesel variant (which means that the diesel model corresponds to the XT model with Platinum in terms of appearance and equipment , apart from the engine).
Since March 28, 2015, the Forester has also been available in combination with a diesel engine and CVT automatic transmission. In addition, the Platinum equipment is omitted for the diesel engine and the Comfort equipment for the 2.0X petrol engine , and the Platinum (for the model with petrol engine) and Sport (for the model with diesel engine) equipment can only be combined with the CVT automatic transmission. In addition, the engines have been upgraded and now meet the Euro 6 emissions standard.
Facelift
In March 2016, the Forester received a slight facelift. The most striking design changes concern the front section. Here, the bumper and grille were modified. The new look is complemented in the higher equipment levels by LED technology for the daytime running lights or the headlights including high beam and the dynamic cornering lights instead of the previous xenon technology. The rear lights now also have LED technology. The design of the rims and the roof antenna have also been subtly revised. In the interior, the instrument cluster and the information display have been revised, which now have better resolutions. The engine range and large parts of the body remained unchanged.
Technical specifications
| Parameters | 2.0X | 2.5i (USA & Russia) | 2.0XT | 2.0D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction period | 2012-2019 | 2012-2018 | ||
| Engine characteristics | ||||
| Engine type | Four-cylinder boxer gasoline engine | Four-cylinder boxer diesel engine | ||
| Engine code | FB20 | FB25 | FA20 | EE20 |
| Mixture preparation | Manifold injection | Direct injection | Common rail direct injection | |
| Engine charging | - | turbocharger | ||
| Displacement | 1995 cc | 2498 cc | 1998 cc | |
| Max. power | 110 kW (150 PS) at 6200 rpm | 126 kW (171 hp) at 5800 rpm | 177 kW (240 PS) at 5600 rpm | 108 kW (147 hp) at 3600 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 198 Nm at 4200 rpm | 235 Nm at 4100 rpm | 350 Nm at 2400-3600 rpm | 350 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm |
| Power transmission | ||||
| Drive, as standard | all wheel drive | |||
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Gearbox, as standard [optional] |
6-speed manual transmission [CVT automatic transmission] |
CVT automatic transmission | 6-speed manual transmission [CVT automatic transmission] |
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| Readings | ||||
| Top speed | 190 km / h [192 km / h] |
196 km / h | 221 km / h | 190 km / h [188 km / h] |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 10.6 s [11.8 s] |
9.9 s | 7.5 s | 9.9 s [9.9 s] |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) | 6.9–7.0 l super [6.5–6.6 l super] |
8.2 l super | 8.5 l super | 5.7–5.9 l diesel [6.1–6.3 l diesel] |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) | 160–162 g / km [150–153 g / km] |
190 g / km | 197 g / km | 148 g / km [158–163 g / km] |
| Emission standard according to EU classification | Euro 5 Euro 6 (2015-2018) Euro 6d-TEMP (since 2018) |
Euro 5 Euro 6 (since 2015) |
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Type S5 (since 2018)
| Fifth generation | |
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 Subaru Forester (since 2018) |
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| Production period: | since 2018 |
| Body versions : | Station wagon |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 2.0–2.5 liters (110–136 kW) Otto hybrid : 2.0 liters (110 kW + 12.3 kW) |
| Length: | 4625 mm |
| Width: | 1815 mm |
| Height: | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2670 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1599-1767 kg |
| Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2019) |
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Subaru presented the fifth generation of the Forester at the New York International Auto Show in March 2018. The dimensions change only slightly compared to the previous model, but the interior should be larger due to a longer wheelbase.
Technically, the new Forester is based on the Subaru Global Platform introduced in the Subaru Impreza in 2016 , which is also used in the larger Subaru Ascent . Visually, the SUV is similar to the Subaru Viziv Future Concept presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2015 .
The vehicle has been available in North America since mid-2018, the Russian market followed in autumn 2018. In Central Europe, the Forester went on sale in June 2019. A variant with hybrid drive is also available for the Forester (e-Boxer).
Technical specifications
| Parameters | 2.0i (not in Germany) | 2.5i (not in Germany) | 2.0 e-BOXER (Germany) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction period | since 2018 (can be ordered in Germany since 10/2019, deliveries from 01/2020) | ||
| Engine characteristics | |||
| Engine type | Four-cylinder boxer gasoline engine | ||
| Mixture preparation | Manifold injection | ||
| Engine charging | - | ||
| Displacement | 1995 cc | 2498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Max. power | 110 kW (150 PS) at 6000-6200 rpm | 136 kW (185 hp) at 5800 rpm | 110 kW (150 PS) at 5600-6000 rpm + 12.3 kW (16.7 PS) |
| Max. Torque | 196 Nm at 4000 rpm | 239 Nm at 4400 rpm | 194 Nm at 4000 rpm + 66 Nm |
| Power transmission | |||
| Drive, as standard | all wheel drive | ||
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Gearbox, as standard [optional] |
CVT automatic transmission | ||
| Readings | |||
| Top speed | 193 km / h | 207 km / h | 188 km / h |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 10.3 s | 9.5 s | 11.8 s |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) | 7.2 l super | 7.4 l super | 6.7 l super |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) | 154 g / km | ||
| Emission standard according to EU classification | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | ||
Awards
- 2009: Top Safety Pick 2010
Individual evidence
- ↑ Subaru Forester gently lifted
- ↑ Results of the Subaru Forester in the Euro NCAP crash test 2012
- ↑ Uli Baumann: Forester and Outback revised. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG , March 14, 2016, accessed on October 13, 2017 .
- ↑ Results of the Subaru Forester in the Euro NCAP crash test 2019
- ^ Sven Förster: Subaru Forester (5th generation, 2018): Premiere in New York. In: motor-talk.de. March 29, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018 .
- ↑ Uli Baumann: Subaru Forester (2018): Generation change in crossover. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. March 29, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018 .
- ↑ Rafael Künzle: SUBARU FORESTER - test report - hard shell, beautiful core. In: autoscout24.ch. October 25, 2018, accessed October 27, 2018 .
- ↑ The safest US cars 2010 - autobild.de
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