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Compared with 2004
What's new for 2005.
Trims
- New: 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition
- Dropped: 2.5 XS Premium, 2.5 XT Premium
Powertrain
- New engine: 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine
- New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine
Fuel economy
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
Trims
Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.
2005 Subaru Forester
2.5 X
- Horsepower
- 165
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system
- City / highway MPG
- 20 / 27
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Standard equipment
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- 100-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD player
- Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning
- 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
- Dual 12-volt power outlets
- Roof rails with cross bars
- Multi-reflector halogen headlights
- Keyless entry system
- Power windows and mirrors
2005 Subaru Forester
2.5 XS
- Horsepower
- 165
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system
- City / highway MPG
- 20 / 27
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Forester 2.5 X
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat
- Dual-mode heated front seats
- Automatic climate control system
- 120-watt 4-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD player
- Large multi-reflector halogen fog lights
- Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer
- Leather-wrapped shifter and parking-brake handle
- Silver metallic trim on dash and console
2005 Subaru Forester
2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition
- Horsepower
- 165
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- 4-speed electronic direct-control automatic
- City / highway MPG
- 20 / 27
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Forester 2.5 XS
- Self-leveling rear suspension
- L.L.Bean-embossed leather-trimmed upholstery
- Panoramic power sliding glass moonroof
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
- Security system with answer-back electronic chirp
- Durable hard-surface cargo area
- Embroidered floor mats
2005 Subaru Forester
2.5 XT
- Horsepower
- 210
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system
- City / highway MPG
- 20 / 27
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 16 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Forester 2.5 XS
- Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop
- 120-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer
- Sport-design front seats
- Sport-design instrumentation with red needles
- Aluminum front door sill plates
- Engine immobilizer
- Aluminum-finish raised roof rails
The trims, side by side.
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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.
4 of 4 trims
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City / Hwy / Combined (MPG) | 20 / 27 / 23 | 20 / 27 / 23 | 20 / 27 / 23 | 20 / 27 / 23 |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | 165 hp | 165 hp | 210 hp |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT | |
| Drivetrain | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system | 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system | 4-speed electronic direct-control automatic | 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system |
| Name | 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine | 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine | 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine | 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine |
| Type | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed |
| Displacement l | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | turbocharged |
| Fuel injection | sequential multi-port fuel injection | sequential multi-port fuel injection | sequential multi-port fuel injection | sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Horsepower | 165 | 165 | 165 | 210 |
| Horsepower RPM | 5600 | 5600 | 5600 | 5600 |
| Torque lb ft | 166 | 166 | 166 | 235 |
| Torque RPM | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 3600 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded gasoline | Unleaded gasoline | Unleaded gasoline | Unleaded gasoline |
| 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT | |
| City MPG | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT | |
| Length (in) | 175.2 | 175.2 | 175.2 | 175.2 |
| Width (in) | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 |
| Height (in) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 |
| 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT | |
| Wheel size (in) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Wheel material | steel | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy |
| Wheel finish | Styled steel | 8-spoke Silver finish | 5-twin-spoke Silver finish | Cross-sport 6-spoke Silver finish |
| 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT | |
| Abs standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2.5 X | 2.5 XS | 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition | 2.5 XT | |
| Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 100-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD player | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual 12-volt power outlets | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roof rails with cross bars | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry system | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power windows and mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-mode heated front seats | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic climate control system | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 120-watt 4-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD player | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Large multi-reflector halogen fog lights | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped shifter and parking-brake handle | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Silver metallic trim on dash and console | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Self-leveling rear suspension | - | - | Yes | - |
| L.L.Bean-embossed leather-trimmed upholstery | - | - | Yes | - |
| Panoramic power sliding glass moonroof | - | - | Yes | - |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass | - | - | Yes | - |
| Security system with answer-back electronic chirp | - | - | Yes | - |
| Durable hard-surface cargo area | - | - | Yes | - |
| Embroidered floor mats | - | - | Yes | - |
| Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop | - | - | - | Yes |
| 120-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer | - | - | - | Yes |
| Sport-design front seats | - | - | - | Yes |
| Sport-design instrumentation with red needles | - | - | - | Yes |
| Aluminum front door sill plates | - | - | - | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer | - | - | - | Yes |
| Aluminum-finish raised roof rails | - | - | - | Yes |