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    Subaru Forester X Luxury (2006) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2006 Subaru Forester X Luxury 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 $35,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 121 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 226 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Forester X Luxury uses 9.7L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 232g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 619km per full tank

    The Subaru Forester measures 1590mm (62.6 inches) in height, 4485mm (176.6 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2525mm (99.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1415kg (3119.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X Luxury comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2006 Subaru Forester X Luxury has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 720kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    84.91 - 114.58 kW/t
    43.8 kW/t
    114.58 kW/t
    Boot Space
    387 litres
    387 litres
    878 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.6 - 11.4 L/100km
    9.1 L/100km
    13.1 L/100km
    Price
    $31,990 - $46,990
    $26,490
    $53,990
    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

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 1,800 kg
    700 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    22.3 - 22.4°
    21.4°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    20 - 20.7°
    20°
    53°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    125 mm
    215 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,485 mm
    1,735 mm
    1,590 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,485 mm
    Overall Width1,735 mm
    Overall Height1,590 mm
    Wheelbase2,525 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

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    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 232

    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

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 24
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.7

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
    Maximum Speed (mph): 115

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 165
    Maximum Power (kW): 121
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 226
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400

    Drive

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

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Differential

    Transmission

    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

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
    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: Alloy

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine
    Location: Transfer Case

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 57.5
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1629
    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): 176.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4485
    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: 22.3
    Departure Angle: 20.7

    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

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    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
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1415
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3120

    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
    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

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    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: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

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

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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