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    Subaru Forester Sport (2013) price & specs

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    $47,990†
    2.5L petrol5D Sport Utility VehicleVariable SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Overview

    The 2013 Subaru Forester Sport is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 5th February 2013. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a medium SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $47,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 126 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 235 Nm of torque (at 4100 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Forester Sport uses 8.1L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 187g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 741km per full tank

    The Subaru Forester measures 1735mm (68.3 inches) in height, 4595mm (180.9 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1519kg (3348.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester Sport comes standard with 225/60 Rnull front tyres and 225/60 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2013 Subaru Forester Sport has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    69.68 - 107.47 kW/t
    43.65 kW/t
    107.47 kW/t
    Boot Space
    405 - 422 litres
    395 litres
    591 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.9 - 8.5 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    706 - 1,017 km
    588 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

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25°
    18°
    48.7°
    Departure Angle
    26°
    20°
    47.1°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    220 mm
    150 mm
    323 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,595 mm
    1,795 mm
    1,735 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,595 mm
    Overall Width1,795 mm
    Overall Height1,735 mm
    Wheelbase2,640 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

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    Sport

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

    $47,990†
    Price & specs

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes

    Driver Modes

    Engine Mapping: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

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

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Voice Activating System

    Includes Phone: yes

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 187
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 94.0
    Engine (cc): 2498
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine Code: FB
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 90.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
    Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 460
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.7
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.8
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.2
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 171
    Maximum Power (kW): 126
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100

    Drive

    Descent Control System: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Continuously Trans With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: Variable
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    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

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    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): 52.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1481
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 422

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 60.8
    Front Track (mm): 1545
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 68.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1735
    Overall Length (in): 180.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4595
    Overall Width (in): 70.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1795
    Rear Track (in): 61.0
    Rear Track (mm): 1550
    Wheelbase (in): 103.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2640

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 25.0
    Departure Angle: 26.0

    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

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    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
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    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): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1519
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3349
    Tare Weight (kg): 1482

    Audio System

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

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 7

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Knee Airbags

    Location: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts

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

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    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

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: 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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