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2010 Subaru Forester
2010 model year

What's new for 2010.

Following the major redesign in 2009, the 2010 Forester received minor equipment updates and a reshuffling of trim features. The 2.5X Premium trim became a more central part of the lineup, offering a 10-way power driver's seat as standard equipment.

Subaru also updated the available technology, making Bluetooth hands-free connectivity more widely available through the optional navigation system. The exterior color palette was refreshed with the addition of Paprika Red Pearl, replacing some older shades.

Technology

  • Expanded Bluetooth availability
  • Updated 7-inch high-resolution navigation system

Interior

  • 10-way power driver’s seat standard on 2.5X Premium and above

Trims

7 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2010 Subaru Forester

2.5X

Horsepower
170
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
26
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
City / highway MPG
20 / 26
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
33.5 cu ft
Towing capacity
2400 lb

Standard equipment

  • VDC electronic stability control
  • Multifunction center console
  • Auxiliary audio jack

The trims, side by side.

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

7 of 7 trims
2010 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5X
2.5X Premium
2.5X Limited
2.5XT Premium
2.5XT Limited
2.5X Manual
2.5X Premium Manual
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 2219 / 24 / 2119 / 24 / 2120 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 22
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp224 hp224 hp170 hp170 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFTManual 5-spdManual 5-spd
Name2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectioni-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift System
Horsepower170170170224224170170
Horsepower RPM6000600060005200520060006000
Torque lb ft170170170226226170170
Torque RPM4400440044002800280044004400
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
City MPG20202019192020
Highway MPG26262624242727
Combined MPG22222221212222
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
Length (in)179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5
Width (in)70.170.170.170.170.170.170.1
Height (in)65.966.966.966.966.965.966.9
Wheelbase (in)103103103103103103103
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.98.98.78.7
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
Curb weight lb3250330033603440346032503300
Towing capacity lb2400240024002400240024002400
Passenger volume (cu ft)107.6102.1102.1102.1102.1107.6102.1
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)33.530.830.830.830.833.530.8
Cargo volume max (cu ft)68.36363636368.363
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
Wheel size (in)16171717171617
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteelaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith wheel covers5-spoke5-spoke5-spoke5-spokewith wheel covers5-spoke
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Airbags descriptionFront, front-side and side-curtainFront, front-side and side-curtainFront, front-side and side-curtainFront, front-side and side-curtainFront, front-side and side-curtainFront, front-side and side-curtainFront, front-side and side-curtain
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5XT Premium2.5XT Limited2.5X Manual2.5X Premium Manual
VDC electronic stability controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Multifunction center consoleYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Auxiliary audio jackYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
10-way power driver’s seat-YesYesYesYes-Yes
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYes-Yes
Raised roof rails-YesYesYesYes-Yes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYesYes--
Heated front seats--YesYesYes--
Automatic climate control--YesYesYes--
Upgraded audio system--YesYesYes--
Turbocharged engine---YesYes--
Rear spoiler---YesYes--
6-speaker audio system---YesYes--
Leather-trimmed interior----Yes--
Navigation system (available)----See condition--