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Subaru Forester Limited (1999) price & specs
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Overview
The 1999 Subaru Forester Limited is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Forester is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $31,490 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 92 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 184 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Subaru Forester measures 1595mm (62.8 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2525mm (99.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1374kg (3029.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester Limited comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
66.23 - 88.97 kW/t
51.64 kW/t
88.97 kW/t
Boot Space
406 litres
374 litres
964 litres
Price
$26,990 - $38,990
$23,990
$49,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
60,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,860 - 1,935 kg
1,860 kg
2,230 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,300 kg
1,200 kg
2,268 kg
Approach Angle
21.3°
21.3°
38°
Departure Angle
18.6°
18.6°
33°
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Dimensions
4,450 mm
1,735 mm
1,595 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,450 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 486 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 92
Engine (cc): 1994
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 75
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 15.9
Capacity (L): 60
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.7
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.7
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 179
Maximum Speed (mph): 111
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 123
Maximum Power (kW): 92
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 136
Maximum Torque (Nm): 184
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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: Strut
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 35
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 890
Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1525
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 29.2
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 827
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 406
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 58.1
Front Track (mm): 1475
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 62.8
Overall Height (mm): 1595
Overall Length (in): 175.2
Overall Length (mm): 4450
Overall Width (in): 68.3
Overall Width (mm): 1735
Rear Track (in): 57.1
Rear Track (mm): 1450
Wheelbase (in): 99.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2525
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37
Front Headroom (mm): 940
Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 930
Front Leg Room (in): 42.1
Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 860
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1410
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 21.3
Departure Angle: 18.6
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlight Control
Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4101
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1374
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3029
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 5
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Overhead Location: Overhead
Overhead Storage: Lidded
Overhead Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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