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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Forester X Special Edition (2004) price & specs
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Overview
The 2004 Subaru Forester X Special Edition 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 $31,990 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 Five-speed Manual 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 1375kg (3031.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X Special Edition comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2004 Subaru Forester X Special Edition has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
80.29 - 108.77 kW/t
45.52 kW/t
108.77 kW/t
Boot Space
387 litres
350 litres
821 litres
Price
$31,490 - $44,990
$29,990
$52,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 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 - 1,935 kg
1,860 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 kg
900 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25.1°
21.4°
51°
Departure Angle
21.2°
21.2°
49°
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 mm
170 mm
229 mm
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Dimensions
4,450 mm
1,735 mm
1,590 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,450 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 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
Octane Number: 91
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 Combined (L/100km): 9.5
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.2
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
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): 7.2
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
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
4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Transmission
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
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: Leather Covered
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: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
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
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
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): 1375
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3031
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
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
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
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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