There used to be a poster of Ted Turner wearing cowboy boots and a charming cocky grin, saying, "I was country before country was cool." The Subaru Forester could borrow that expression and say, "I was crossover before crossover was cool." The Forester may have invented that style of semi-SUV in 1998, before the word came along. Now the new crossover vehicles are finding their own identities, including higher performance, but the Forester isn't letting them get away. The new 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT (T for turbo) brings 210 horsepower to the table and a dazzling 235 pounds-feet of torque for exhilarating acceleration performance. The rest of the Forester line continues to offer reliability, fuel efficiency, cargo room, safety, and its time-tested all-wheel-drive system. Extensively revised for 2003, the second-generation Forester is roomier and more upscale than before. It has comfortable, highly supportive seats. On the road, the Forester offers excellent handling and brakes. It's a better vehicle on treacherous roads than an SUV.
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2004 Subaru Forester
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L H-4 / 165 HP / 166 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
21 / 28 / 24 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.5L H-4 / 165 HP / 166 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Full-time All Wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 21 / 28 / 24 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Strut |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 64.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 175.2 " |
Exterior Width | 68.3 " |
Exterior Height | 65.0 " |
Front Headroom | 39.8 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.8 " |
Front Legroom | 43.6 " |
Rear Legroom | 33.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,090 Lbs. / 3,135 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 99 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Styled Steel / 16.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Stripe |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Black / Front Black |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | Wing |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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