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2007 Subaru Forester
Compared with 2006

What's new for 2007.

Powertrain

  • Top horsepower down from 230 to 224 hp

Trims

4 configurations

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2007 Subaru Forester

2.5 X

Horsepower
173
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
26
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual with Hill Holder system
City / highway MPG
19 / 26
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • 173-hp SUBARU BOXER engine
  • Heavy-duty raised suspension
  • Multireflector fog lights
  • Black-finish raised roof rails with crossbars
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
  • 100-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD
  • Keyless entry system
  • Dual-stage deployment driver and front-passenger front air bags
  • Front seat-mounted head/chest side-impact air bags
  • Active front-seat head restraints

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

4 of 4 trims
2007 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5 X
2.5 X Premium Package
2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition
2.5 XT Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 22
Horsepower173 hp173 hp173 hp224 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5 X2.5 X Premium Package2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual with Hill Holder system5-speed manual with Hill Holder system4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic5-speed manual with Hill Holder system
Name2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbocharged
Fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injection
Horsepower173173173224
Horsepower RPM6000600060005600
Torque lb ft166166166226
Torque RPM4400440044003600
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
2.5 X2.5 X Premium Package2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
City MPG19191919
Highway MPG26262626
Combined MPG22222222
2.5 X2.5 X Premium Package2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Length (in)176.6176.6176.6176.6
Width (in)68.368.368.368.3
Height (in)65656565
Wheelbase (in)99.499.499.499.4
2.5 X2.5 X Premium Package2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Wheel size (in)16161617
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finish5-spoke styled8-spoke5-split-spoke Gray finish5-spoke
2.5 X2.5 X Premium Package2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Abs standardYesYesYesYes
Daytime running lightsYesYesYesYes
Electronic brake force distributionYesYesYesYes
2.5 X2.5 X Premium Package2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYes
173-hp SUBARU BOXER engineYesYesYesYes
Heavy-duty raised suspensionYesYesYesYes
Multireflector fog lightsYesYesYesYes
Black-finish raised roof rails with crossbarsYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver's seatYesYesYesYes
100-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CDYesYesYesYes
Keyless entry systemYesYesYesYes
Dual-stage deployment driver and front-passenger front air bagsYesYesYesYes
Front seat-mounted head/chest side-impact air bagsYesYesYesYes
Active front-seat head restraintsYesYesYesYes
16-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYesYes
4-wheel disc brakes-YesYesYes
Viscous-type limited-slip rear differential-YesYesYes
Panoramic power-sliding glass moonroof-YesYesYes
Body-color door handles-YesYesYes
Heated larger body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals-YesYesYes
Windshield wipers de-icer-YesYesYes
Dual-stage heated front seats-YesYesYes
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYesYes
Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, shifter and parking-brake handle-YesYesYes
Automatic climate control system-YesYesYes
120-watt 4-speaker audio system with 6-disc CD changer-YesYesYes
Auxiliary audio jack-YesYesYes
Self-leveling rear suspension--Yes-
L.L.Bean-embossed leather-trimmed upholstery with perforated Alcantara accents--Yes-
Wood and leather-wrapped 3-spoke MOMO brand steering wheel--Yes-
Wood and perforated leather-wrapped shifter handle--Yes-
Durable hard lining on back of rear seatbacks and cargo-area floor--Yes-
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass--Yes-
Urban Gray or Platinum Silver painted front and rear bumpers--Yes-
Urban Gray or Platinum Silver painted protective side cladding--Yes-
224-hp turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine---Yes
Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop---Yes
17-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels---Yes
155-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer---Yes
Leather-trimmed upholstery---Yes
Sport-design instrumentation with illuminated red gauge needles---Yes
Aluminum front-door sill plates with Forester logos---Yes
Engine immobilizer---Yes