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    Subaru Forester Base (2002) price & specs

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    2L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2002 Subaru Forester Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a medium SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 92 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 184 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank

    The Subaru Forester measures 1595mm (62.8 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2525mm (99.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1360kg (2998.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester Base comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2002 Subaru Forester Base has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    67.45 - 67.65 kW/t
    44.18 kW/t
    94.29 kW/t
    Boot Space
    406 litres
    350 litres
    821 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,860 kg
    1,860 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,400 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    21.3°
    21.3°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    18.6°
    18.6°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    191 mm
    244 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,595 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,595 mm
    Wheelbase2,525 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity500 mm

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    Base

    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $39,990†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 1994
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 75
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.7
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.7
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
    Maximum Speed (mph): 112

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 125
    Maximum Power (kW): 92
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 184
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Transmission

    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Strut
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine
    Location: Transfer Case

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.9
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1525
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 29.2
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 827
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.3
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 406

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 58.1
    Front Track (mm): 1475
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 62.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1595
    Overall Length (in): 175.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4450
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 57.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1450
    Wheelbase (in): 99.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2525

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 37
    Front Headroom (mm): 940
    Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 930
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.9
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1410

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 21.3
    Departure Angle: 18.6

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Two Tone: yes
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4101
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1360
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2998

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 1
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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