20 05 SUBARU FORESTER
Beware the beaten path. It is the path of followers, not leaders. Of tourists, not explorers. It is the road traveled by those more trusting of convention than invention. And it is not the path of Subaru. Because for over three decades we have blazed our own trail, building the kind of cars people depend on every day. Capable cars. Rational cars. Intelligent cars. A B A L A N C E O F C O M F O R T, U T I L I T Y A N D C A P A B I L I T Y. We introduced America to the beauty of All-Wheel Drive.
The truest measure of an SUV isn't size. It's substance. A point of view exemplified by the intelligently proportioned 2005 Subaru Forester. As capable on the highway as they are in the high desert, all Forester models indulge occupants with a wealth of thoughtful conveniences. They provide a sense of security, with a rugged exterior and an A N D C O N F I D E N C E. THE 2005 FORESTER abundance of active and passive safety features.
FORESTER 2.5 XT. WHO NEEDS ESPRESSO WHEN YOU CAN START YOUR DAY BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE INVIGORATING FORESTER 2.5 XT. ENGINEERED FOR REAL-WORLD CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE, IT FEATURES OUR INTERCOOLED AND TURBOCHARGED 210-HP SUBARU BOXER ENGINE WITH ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM (AVCS) VARIABLE VALVE TIMING AND SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). RESULTING IN A DRIVING EXPERIENCE THAT PUTS THE SPORT BACK INTO SPORT UTILITY. 4 | Forester 2.
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16" 6-spoke wheels SUBARU, 2004 | The Forester 2.5 XT is picked as one of Car and Driver magazine’s 2004 5Best Trucks in the Small SUV category. Raised suspension Fog lights Roof rails with cross bars Windshield wipers de-icer INJECTING A DOSE OF ADRENALINE into the SUV experience, the powerful Forester 2.5 XT caters to enthusiasts of every sort with a well-proportioned cabin that’s equal parts luxury, utility and driver-focused functionality.
16" 5-twin-spoke wheels Raised suspension Self-leveling rear suspension Roof rails with cross bars Automatic climate control system FORESTER 2.5 XS L.L.BEAN® EDITION. NEW FOR 2005, THE FORESTER 2.5 XS L.L.BEAN EDITION OFFERS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CAPABILITY, LUXURIOUS REFINEMENT, PLUS A LIST OF STANDARD FEATURES THAT’S AS BIG AS ITS NAMESAKE’S CATALOG. 1 2 1 For those who find the idea of packing light to be something of an oxymoron, the 2.5 XS L.L.
| Forester 2.5 XS Forester 2.
16" 8-spoke wheels SUBARU, 2004 | The Forester receives the R.L. Polk Loyalty Award for the Highest Model Loyalty in the Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Segment.1 Raised suspension Power driver’s seat Heated front seats Leather-wrapped shifter handle FORESTER 2.5 XS. DESIGNED TO NAVIGATE RAIN STORMS, POTHOLES AND CROWDED PARKING LOTS WITH UNFLAPPABLE STYLE AND CONFIDENCE, THE FORESTER 2.5 XS BRINGS A LEVEL OF CIVILITY TO AN OFTEN UNCIVILIZED WORLD. 2 1 1 Inside the spacious 2.
FORESTER 2.5 X. INTELLIGENTLY SIZED YET SPACIOUS ENOUGH FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, THE FORESTER 2.5 X DELIVERS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CONFIDENCE, REMARKABLE UTILITY, AND A VALUE THAT’S AS ACCOMMODATING AS THE VEHICLE ITSELF. 1 2 3 1 The well-designed interior of the Forester 2.5 X is available with resilient Beige or Gray Tricot upholstery, and has room for five. Or six, if you count the family pet. 2 Fold down the rear seat and you’ll enjoy over 62 cubic feet of available cargo space.
16" 5-spoke wheels Raised suspension Hill Holder clutch 1 Roof rails with cross bars Rear wiper de-icer Forester 2.5 X shown in Regal Blue Pearl/Textured Gray with accessory splash guards In-dash CD player Air filtration system Keyless entry system 12-volt power outlets Under-floor storage compartment 1 With manual transmission. SUBARU, 1974 | The Subaru 4WD Wagon is introduced, the first mass-market four-wheel drive passenger car in the United States.
SUBARU, 1966 | Subaru introduces the company’s trademark Subaru Boxer engine. TECHNOLOGICALLY SPEAKING, what places Subaru in a class by itself is the aligned on a single, horizontal plane. This remarkably efficient configuration distinctively innovative, horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine, which is results in a powerplant that is compact, lightweight and extraordinarily well available in Forester models as either a powerful 210-hp intercooled, balanced.
SUBARU, 1997 | Subaru becomes the only manufacturer in the world to feature standard All-Wheel Drive in its entire vehicle line. FOR OVER 30 YEARS, the Subaru name has been synonymous with All-Wheel Drive distributed to where traction is needed most. Every vehicle and driving (AWD). It is our passion, our heritage, and an integral part of the Subaru experience. style has its own specific AWD requirements, however.
FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. IT IS THIS SIMPLE BENEATH THE SKIN, the Subaru Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive work in unison to deliver exceptional performance in virtually every environment. YET POWERFUL CREED THAT LIES AT THE CORE They are in turn complemented by precise, engine-speed-sensing variable OF EVERYTHING WE DO. IT IS WHAT DRIVES US 1 1 A heavy-duty raised fully independent suspension absorbs bumps, potholes and just about whatever the road has in store.
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Symmetrical AWD SUBARU, 2003 | Since tested, the Forester maintains the highest rating in frontal offset crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).1 Dual-stage front air bags (SRS) 2 Side-impact front head/chest air bags (SRS) 2 Seatbelt pre-tensioners Seatbelt force limiters THE SUBARU DRIVING EXPERIENCE evokes many emotions. Confidence should always be one of them. Which is why every Subaru is engineered according to the principles of ”Active Driving/Active Safety“.
BECAUSE EVERYONE'S IDEA of a perfect driving experience is unique, a wide variety of Genuine Subaru Accessories is available to make your Forester as distinctive as you are. Crafted with the same quality, durability, fit and finish as the vehicle itself, these specially designed accessories offer a means to accentuate every aspect of your Forester 1 2 1 Roof-mounted Bicycle Carrier: Securely transports one bicycle with a 1" to 3" downtube.
Square cross bar kit Ski attachment Roof cargo carrier Compartment separator/ dog guard Cargo tray 1 2 3 4 1 Rear Bumper Cover: Helps protect upper surface of painted rear bumper from scratches and dings. 2 Splash Guards: Durable vinyl helps protect paint finish. Set of four. Color matched for side cladding or body color. 3 Cargo Net (Sides and Rear of Seat Back): Additional cargo-net storage helps keep the cargo area organized.
05 SUBARU WARRANTIES, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT SUBARU.COM YOU CAN BEGIN YOUR Basic Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. SUBARU EXPERIENCE RIGHT NOW, IN Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. YOUR VERY OWN LIVING ROOM. GO TO Rust Perforation Warranty: 5 years, unlimited mileage. SUBARU.COM, WHERE YOU’LL DISCOVER Subaru Added Security ® could be the most important option you choose.
PAINT COLORS Aspen White Cayenne Red Pearl Champagne Gold Opal Crystal Gray Metallic Obsidian Black Pearl Platinum Silver Metallic Cayenne Red Pearl/ Textured Gray Champagne Gold Opal/ Textured Gray Crystal Gray Metallic/ Textured Gray Obsidian Black Pearl/ Textured Gray Platinum Silver Metallic/ Textured Gray Regal Blue Pearl/ Textured Gray Woodland Green Pearl/ Textured Gray Cayenne Red Pearl/ Steel Gray Metallic Crystal Gray Metallic/ Steel Gray Metallic Obsidian Black Pearl/ Steel Gray M
Standard Pla Beige Tricot — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Gray Tricot — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Gray Moquette — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Beige Moquette — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Beige Leather — — — — — — — — — — — — — Black Flat Woven Cloth Black Leather — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Not Available Sil Bla ray ck Pe lic al arl tal Op arl old Me eG Pe Beige Tricot Gray
EQUIPMENT Fo re ste r Fo re ste r EXTERIOR Multi-reflector low-beam and high-beam halogen headlights Large multi-reflector halogen fog lights Aluminum-alloy hood Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler) Textured Gray color front and rear bumpers Monochromatic or contrasting color painted front and rear bumpers (depending on model) Black side mirrors Gray painted side mirrors Black door handles Body-color door handles Textured Gray color protective side cladding Monoch
Fo re ste r Fo re ste r AUDIO SYSTEMS 100-watt 4-speaker audio system with Weatherband and single-disc in-dash CD player 120-watt 4-speaker audio system with Weatherband and 6-disc in-dash CD player 120-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with Weatherband, subwoofer and 6-disc in-dash CD player 2.5 X Fo re ste r 2.5 XS 2.5 XS L.L .B ea nE dit ion Fo re ste r 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Forester 2.5 X Forester 2.5 XS Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean® Edition Forester 2.5 XT ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN Engine Power Torque Compression ratio Bore and stroke Intake system Fuel and ignition system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Fuel economy (city/highway) 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine. Platinum-tipped spark plugs. 2.
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