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2004 Subaru Forester Review
Recently redesigned, now with a turbo option.
2004 Forester Review Summary & Specifications
When it comes to versatility there's no vehicle like the Subaru Forester. It has it all: performance, reliability, economy and function. Subaru's engineering and track record are exceptional.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Subaru Forester 2.5 X ($20,895), 2.5 XS ($23,145), 2.5 XT ($24,970) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter DOHC inline-4 turbocharged and intercooled |
| Engines (optional) | 2.5-liter DOHC inline-4; 2.5-liter turbocharged DOHC inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual, four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, front airbags, front side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, active front headrests, 3 rear headrests, child seat tethers, safety pedal system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Gunma, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-WANT-AWD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.subaru.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20895 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Subaru Forester 2.5 XT ($24,970) |
| Standard Equipment | full-time all-wheel-drive, 5-speed manual transmission, Hill Holder system, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, limited slip rear differential, trailer harness connector, in-glass antenna, monotone body color, fog lights, halogen headlights, rear window washer, wiper and de-icer, remote release fuel door, roof rails with crossbars, alloy wheels; 80-watt stereo with CD player, remote keyless entry system, 16-inch sport wheels, variable intermittent windshield wipers, trailer harness connector; automatic climate control, lower body cladding, leather accents, six-disc CD changer; turbocharged engine, upgraded brakes (four-piston front calipers), hood scoop, 16-inch alloy wheels with 215/60R16 all-season tires |
| Destination Charge | 550 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 25520 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 210 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 235 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/23 |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 175.2/68.3/65.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/51.6/43.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/51.6/33.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 64.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 2400 |
| Front Suspension | struts, L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | struts, parallel links, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5 |
| Curb Weight | |
| Stock Tires | 215/60R16 Yokohama Geolander mud-snow all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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