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    Subaru Forester X (2009) price & specs

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    2.5L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Overview

    The 2009 Subaru Forester X 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 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 126 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 229 Nm of torque (at 3200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the Forester X uses 9.3L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 220g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 645km per full tank

    The Subaru Forester measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4560mm (179.5 inches) in length, 1780mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2615mm (103.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1465kg (3229.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2009 Subaru Forester X has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    85.14 - 111.92 kW/t
    58.19 kW/t
    111.92 kW/t
    Boot Space
    450 litres
    419 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.3 - 10.5 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    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

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,350 kg
    2,270 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    220 - 225 mm
    180 mm
    225 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,560 mm
    1,780 mm
    1,700 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,560 mm
    Overall Width1,780 mm
    Overall Height1,700 mm
    Wheelbase2,615 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

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    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $39,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 220
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine Code: Ej25
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 79
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    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

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.3

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 184
    Maximum Speed (mph): 114

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 171
    Maximum Power (kW): 126
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 229
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3200

    Drive

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

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Center

    Transmission

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

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    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: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: Impreza

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.6
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1660
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 450

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 60.2
    Front Track (mm): 1530
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 66.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1700
    Overall Length (in): 179.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4560
    Overall Width (in): 70.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1780
    Rear Track (in): 60.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1530
    Wheelbase (in): 103
    Wheelbase (mm): 2615

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    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: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1587
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3230

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    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 Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

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

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    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

    Power Locks

    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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