2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT
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 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT 4-Speed 2.5L H4 TurboCharged Automatic AWD
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2009 Trims
2008 Trims
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| Cargo Volume: | 28.9 Cubic Feet |
| Curb Weight: | 3,320 Pounds |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.9 Inches |
| Height: | 62.4 Inches |
| Length: | 176.6 Inches |
| Passenger Volume: | 91.5 Cubic Feet |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 People |
| Tire Aspect Ratio: | 55% |
| Tire Wheel Diameter: | 17 Inches |
| Tire Width: | 215 Millimeters |
| Truck Bed Height: | 31.7 Inches |
| Truck Bed Length: | 37.8 Inches |
| Truck Bed Width from Walls: | 38.4 Inches |
| Truck Bed Width from Wheels: | 37.0 Inches |
| Wheelbase: | 99.4 Inches |
| Width: | 68.3 Inches |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 Gallons |
| Fuel Economy (Average): | 20 Miles per Gallon |
| Fuel Economy (City): | 18 Miles per Gallon |
| Fuel Economy (Highway): | 23 Miles per Gallon |
| Range: | 318.0 Miles |
| Type: | Gasoline |
| Avg Steering Diameter: | 35.4 Feet |
| Bore x Stroke: | 3.92 x 3.11 Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 |
| Displacement: | 150 Ci / 2457 Cc |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 4.11:1 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Ratio: | 4,320 Pounds |
| Horsepower: | 224 HP @ 5,600 RPM |
| Payload Capacity: | 1,000 Pounds |
| Torque: | 226 Pounds Per Foot @ 3,600 RPM |
| Towing Capacity: | 2,400 Pounds |
| Cylinders: | 4 |
| Driveline: | AWD |
| Engine Name: | 2.5L H4 |
| Overdrive: | Yes |
| Supercharged: | No |
| Transmission Base: | 5-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Speed: | 4 Gears |
| Transmission Type: | Automatic |
| Turbocharged: | Yes |
| Valves: | 16 |
| Volume: | 2.5 Liters |
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The 2008 Forester is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the 2.5 X to the 2.5 XT Limited.
Upon introduction, the 2.5 X is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The 2.5 XT Limited is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 224-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 4-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2008 Forester is a carryover from 2007.
| Basic Warranty: | 36,000 Miles / 36 Months |
| Powertrain Warranty: | 60,000 Miles / 60 Months |
| Rust Warranty: | Unlimited Miles / Unlimited Months |
