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2011 Subaru Forester review

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Subaru Forester highlights

Customer rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 24 highway, 21 combined

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Year

All Subaru Forester years

What is new for the 2011 Subaru Forester?

  • The Forester is available in a variety of new trims, including the 2.5X Touring and 2.5XT Touring.
  • The 2.5XT Limited trim has been discontinued for 2011.
  • Forester trims have been upgraded with Rear View Camera and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
  • The 2.5X trim now comes with Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.
  • The 2.5X Premium trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The 2.5XT Premium trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Subaru Forester an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru Forester 22nd out of 29 among Compact SUVs.

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Subaru Forester features and specs

2.5X Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Manual Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

170

Torque (ft-lbs)

174

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.9

Wheelbase

103"

Overall length

179.5"

Width

70.1"

Height

66.9"

Leg room

F 43.6"/R 33.7"

Head room

F 39"/R 36.9"

Front tires

P225/55HR17

Rear tires

P225/55HR17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 5

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