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    Subaru Forester XT (2010) price & specs

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    $50,990†
    2.5L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle4 SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Overview

    The 2010 Subaru Forester XT 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 $50,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 169 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Forester XT uses 10.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 248g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 571km 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 1525kg (3362.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester XT comes standard with 225/55 R17 front tyres and 225/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2010 Subaru Forester XT has a 225mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    71.43 - 111.92 kW/t
    43.8 kW/t
    111.92 kW/t
    Boot Space
    450 litres
    443 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 10.5 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    11 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    571 - 1,016 km
    571 km
    1,034 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 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
    2,050 kg
    2,050 kg
    2,950 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 2,000 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25°
    18°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    27°
    21°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    215 - 225 mm
    180 mm
    230 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 Circle10,800 mm

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    XT

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

    $50,990†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 248
    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: 79.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 571
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 355
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 22
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
    Maximum Speed (mph): 129

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 230
    Maximum Power (kW): 169
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800

    Drive

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

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

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

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    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

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    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): 10800
    Front Track (in): 60.2
    Front Track (mm): 1530
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    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): 103.0
    Wheelbase (mm): 2615

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 25.0
    Departure Angle: 27.0

    Body Style

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

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

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

    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

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    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): 1525
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3362

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Media Type: CD

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 7

    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

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20080326
    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 3
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 2.5 X

    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
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    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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