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2017 Subaru Forester
2017 model year

What's new for 2017.

The 2017 Forester received a significant mid-cycle refresh. Exterior changes included a new grille, front fascia, and redesigned LED headlights and taillights. Inside, Subaru added more soundproofing, thicker glass, and an acoustic windshield to address long-standing complaints about cabin noise.

Technologically, the EyeSight system was upgraded with color cameras, providing a wider and longer field of vision. New safety features like Reverse Automatic Braking and Lane Keep Assist were introduced. The 2.5i Touring trim also received a new exclusive Saddle Brown leather interior option and a heated steering wheel.

Exterior

  • New front grille, bumper, and LED headlights
  • Redesigned alloy wheels across most trims

Safety

  • Updated EyeSight with color cameras
  • New Reverse Automatic Braking and Lane Keep Assist

Interior

  • Enhanced sound insulation for a quieter ride
  • New heated steering wheel and memory seats for Touring trim

Trims

7 configurations

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2017 Subaru Forester

2.5i

Horsepower
170
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
32
Engine
2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT
City / highway MPG
26 / 32
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia system
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • 7 airbags
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • Color multifunction display

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

7 of 7 trims
2017 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
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)26 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2822 / 28 / 24
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp250 hp250 hp170 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTManual 6-spd
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter 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 l2.52.52.52.5222.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargednaturally aspirated
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)DOHC 16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)DOHC 16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)DOHC 16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)DOHC 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)DOHC 16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)DOHC 16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)
Horsepower170170170170250250170
Horsepower RPM5800580058005800560056005800
Torque lb ft174174174174258258174
Torque RPM4100410041004100200020004100
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)
Fuel injection––––direct injectiondirect injection–
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual
City MPG26262626262622
Highway MPG32323232323228
Combined MPG28282828282824
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual
Length (in)181.5181.5181.5181.5181.5181.5181.5
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)68.268.268.268.268.268.268.2
Wheelbase (in)103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9103.9
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.78.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual
Wheel size (in)17171718181817
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteel
Wheel finishstyledstyledstyledHigh-luster silverstyledHigh-luster silverstyled
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual
Eyesight standardNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Blind spot detectionNoNoYesYesNoYesNo
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––YesYes–Yes–
Lane change assist––YesYes–Yes–
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Manual
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia systemYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
7 airbagsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Color multifunction displayYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYesNoNoNo-
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYesYes-
Raised roof rails: black finish-YesYesYesYesYes-
Rear spoiler-YesYesYesYesYes-
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYesYesYesYes-
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0" Multimedia Plus system-YesYesYesYesYes-
Automatic climate control system-YesYesYesYesYes-
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wipers)-YesYesYesYesYes-
Privacy glass-YesYesYesYesYes-
X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control (HDC)--YesYesYesYes-
Lineartronic CVT standard--YesYes-Yes-
Fog lights--YesYes-Yes-
Power rear gate with automatic close--YesYes-Yes-
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYes-Yes-
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYes-Yes-
Welcome lighting--YesYes-Yes-
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels---YesYesYes-
LED Steering Responsive Headlights---Yes-Yes-
Keyless Access with Push-button Start---Yes-Yes-
440-watt Harman Kardon speaker system---Yes-Yes-
Heated steering wheel---Yes-Yes-
2-position driver’s seat memory---Yes-Yes-
Dual-zone automatic climate control system---Yes-Yes-
250-hp turbocharged engine----YesYes-
Sport-tuned suspension----YesYes-
SI-DRIVE performance management----YesYes-
Sport cloth upholstery with leather bolsters----Yes--