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2015 Subaru Forester
2015 model year

What's new for 2015.

Following the 2014 redesign, the 2015 Forester focused on standardizing safety and convenience features. The most significant update was making the Rear-Vision Camera standard across all trim levels, including the base 2.5i.

Subaru also updated the EyeSight system to its second generation, which featured smaller cameras and improved processing. The 2.5i Premium models with the manual transmission now came standard with the All-Weather Package, which was previously an option.

Safety

  • Rear-Vision Camera standard on all models
  • Updated EyeSight system with improved camera hardware

Trims

  • All-Weather Package standardized on 2.5i Premium manual models

Trims

8 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2015 Subaru Forester

2.5i

Horsepower
170
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
31
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT
City / highway MPG
24 / 31
Seating
–
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
34.4 cu ft
Towing capacity
1500 lb

Standard equipment

  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • Enhanced color multifunction display
  • 4-speaker single-CD audio system
  • Bluetooth connectivity

The trims, side by side.

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

8 of 8 trims
2015 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
2.5i Touring
2.0XT Premium
2.0XT Touring
2.5i Manual
2.5i Premium Manual
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)24 / 31 / 2724 / 31 / 2724 / 31 / 2724 / 31 / 2723 / 27 / 2523 / 27 / 2522 / 28 / 2522 / 28 / 25
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp250 hp250 hp170 hp170 hp
Seating capacity--------
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical AWD with X-MODE and Hill Descent ControlSubaru Symmetrical AWD with X-MODE and Hill Descent ControlSubaru Symmetrical AWD with X-MODESubaru Symmetrical AWD with X-MODESubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVT with manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with manual-mode paddle shiftersManual 6-spdManual 6-spd
Name2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder4-cylinder
Displacement l2.52.52.52.5222.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
ValvetrainActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control System
Horsepower170170170170250250170170
Horsepower RPM58005800580058005600560058005800
Torque lb ft174174174174258258174174
Torque RPM41004100410041002000200041004100
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline recommended (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline recommended (91 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
City MPG2424242423232222
Highway MPG3131313127272828
Combined MPG2727272725252525
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
Length (in)180.9180.9180.9180.9180.9180.9180.9180.9
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)66.466.466.466.466.466.466.466.4
Wheelbase (in)103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.78.78.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
Curb weight lb32963318341934443624365132963318
Towing capacity lb15001500150015001500150015001500
Passenger volume (cu ft)108.3108.3108.3108.3108.3108.3108.3108.3
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)34.434.434.434.434.434.434.434.4
Cargo volume max (cu ft)74.774.774.774.774.774.774.774.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
Wheel size (in)1717171818181717
Wheel materialstyled steelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloystyled steelaluminum-alloy
Tire spec225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season225/60 R17 98H All-season
Wheel finish–––High-luster silverHigh-luster silverHigh-luster silver––
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
Airbags count77777777
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual2.5i Premium Manual
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Enhanced color multifunction displayYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker single-CD audio systemYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth connectivityYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
6-speaker single-CD audio system-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
All-Weather Package (standard with manual)-YesYesYesYesYes-Yes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYesYesYes--
Power rear gate with automatic close--YesYesYesYes--
Automatic climate control system--YesYesYesYes--
Fog lights--YesYesYesYes--
Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio system---YesYesYes--
HID headlights---YesYesYes--
Keyless Access & Start---YesYesYes--
Dual-zone automatic climate control---YesYesYes--
Sport-tuned suspension----YesYes--
SI-DRIVE----YesYes--
Leather-wrapped steering wheel----YesYes--
Power rear gate-----Yes--