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    Subaru Forester X (2003) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2003 Subaru Forester X 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 $33,490 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 112 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 223 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank

    The Subaru Forester measures 1590mm (62.6 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 1392kg (3068.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2003 Subaru Forester X has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    80.46 - 82.23 kW/t
    45.52 kW/t
    96.84 kW/t
    Boot Space
    387 litres
    150 litres
    821 litres
    Price
    $30,990 - $40,090
    $28,390
    $55,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,860 kg
    1,725 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.1°
    21.4°
    36.2°
    Departure Angle
    21.2°
    20°
    46°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    170 mm
    244 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,590 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,590 mm
    Wheelbase2,525 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity468 mm

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 79
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.4

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
    Maximum Speed (mph): 117

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 152
    Maximum Power (kW): 112
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 223
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Dual Range Transmission

    4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Differential

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    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

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: SUV

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine
    Location: Transfer Case

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 59.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1692
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 387

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 58.9
    Front Track (mm): 1495
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 62.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1590
    Overall Length (in): 175.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4450
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1485
    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): 57.1
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 25.1
    Departure Angle: 21.2

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1587
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1860
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4101
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1392
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3069

    Antenna

    Type: Diversity

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 1
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    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 Active: yes
    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: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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