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X Columbia
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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$33,840â€
Subaru Forester X Columbia (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Subaru Forester X Columbia 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 $33,840 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 Five-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the Forester X Columbia uses 9.6L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 228g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 625km 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 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X Columbia comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2008 Subaru Forester X Columbia 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
62.2 kW/t
121.82 kW/t
Boot Space
387 litres
387 litres
603 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.6 - 11.4 L/100km
7.4 L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Price
$31,990 - $46,990
$28,990
$51,790
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
1,000 kg
2,270 kg
Approach Angle
22.3 - 22.4°
22°
38.2°
Departure Angle
20 - 20.7°
20°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 mm
188 mm
215 mm
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Dimensions
4,485 mm
1,735 mm
1,590 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,485 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 228
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
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 189
Maximum Speed (mph): 117
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
Dual Range Transmission
4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Manual
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
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 Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
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 Type: Conventional/Summer
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
Step
Step Location: Rear
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
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
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): 1395
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3075
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
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 Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
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
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
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