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2013 Subaru Forester
2013 model year

What's new for 2013.

The 2013 model year was the final year for the third-generation Forester. Changes were minimal as Subaru prepared for the fourth-generation launch. The primary updates involved standardizing more features on the lower trims, such as the 4.3-inch LCD display audio system with a rearview camera on Limited and Touring models.

A new 'Deep Cherry Pearl' exterior color was added to the lineup. This year also marked the final availability of the 4-speed automatic transmission and the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine in its current configuration.

Technology

  • Standard 4.3-inch audio system with Rear-Vision Camera on Limited/Touring

Exterior

  • New Deep Cherry Pearl color option

Trims

8 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2013 Subaru Forester

2.5X

Horsepower
170
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
21 / 27
Seating
–
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
8.9 in
Cargo, seats up
33.5 cu ft
Towing capacity
2400 lb

Standard equipment

  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • 4-speaker single-CD audio system
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • USB port/iPod control

The trims, side by side.

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

8 of 8 trims
2013 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5X
2.5X Premium
2.5X Limited
2.5X Touring
2.5XT Premium
2.5XT Touring
2.5X AUTOMATIC
2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)21 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2321 / 26 / 2321 / 26 / 2319 / 23 / 2119 / 23 / 2121 / 26 / 2321 / 26 / 23
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp224 hp224 hp170 hp170 hp
Seating capacity--------
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Name2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Valvetrain16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System16-valve with Active Valve Control System
Horsepower170170170170224224170170
Horsepower RPM58005800580058005200520058005800
Torque lb ft174174174174226226174174
Torque RPM41004100410041002800280041004100
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded 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 Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
City MPG2121212119192121
Highway MPG2727262623232626
Combined MPG2323232321212323
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
Length (in)179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5179.5
Width (in)70.170.170.170.170.170.170.170.1
Height (in)65.966.966.966.966.966.965.966.9
Wheelbase (in)103103103103103103103103
Ground clearance (in)8.98.98.98.98.98.98.98.9
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
Curb weight lb32503300336033603450346032503300
Towing capacity lb24002400240024002400240024002400
Passenger volume (cu ft)107.6102.1102.1102.1102.1102.1107.6102.1
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)33.530.830.830.830.830.833.530.8
Cargo volume max (cu ft)68.3636363636368.363
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
Wheel size (in)1617171717171617
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteelaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith covers5-split-spoke5-split-spoke5-split-spoke5-split-spoke5-split-spokewith covers5-split-spoke
Tire spec215/65 R16 96H all-season225/55 R17 95H all-season225/55 R17 95H all-season225/55 R17 95H all-season225/55 R17 95H all-season225/55 R17 95H all-season215/65 R16 96H all-season225/55 R17 95H all-season
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
Rear vision camera–––YesYesYes––
2.5X2.5X Premium2.5X Limited2.5X Touring2.5XT Premium2.5XT Touring2.5X AUTOMATIC2.5X Premium AUTOMATIC
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker single-CD audio systemYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth connectivityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
USB port/iPod controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
Raised roof rails: black finish-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
Reclining rear seatbacks-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
Retractable rear tray with dual cup holders-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYesYesYes--
Automatic climate control system--YesYesYesYes--
All-Weather Package--YesYesYesYes--
Fog lights--YesYesYesYes--
6-speaker single-CD audio system with 4.3-inch LCD display--YesYesYesYes--
HD Radio--YesYesYesYes--
HID low-beam headlights---YesYesYes--
Dual-zone automatic climate control system---YesYesYes--
7-speaker single-CD audio system---YesYesYes--
Rear-Vision Camera---YesYesYes--
Electroluminescent gauges---YesYesYes--
One-touch folding rear seatbacks---YesYesYes--
Functional hood scoop----YesYes--
Aluminum-alloy pedal covers----YesYes--
Rear spoiler----YesYes--
Silver finish roof rails-----Yes--