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X Limited Edition
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Forester X Limited Edition (2009) price & specs
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X Limited Edition
Overview
The 2009 Subaru Forester X Limited 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 $32,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 126 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 229 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Forester X Limited Edition uses 9.6L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 227g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 625km per full tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4560mm (179.5 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2615mm (103.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1490kg (3284.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester X Limited Edition comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2009 Subaru Forester X Limited Edition has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
84.56 - 111.92 kW/t
44.1 kW/t
111.92 kW/t
Boot Space
450 litres
395 litres
667 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.3 - 10.5 L/100km
6.6 L/100km
12 L/100km
Vehicle Range
625 - 645 km
596 km
970 km
Price
$30,490 - $47,490
$24,990
$51,990
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 kg
500 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
220 - 225 mm
186 mm
314 mm
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Dimensions
4,560 mm
1,795 mm
1,700 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,560 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 227
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 99.5
Engine (cc): 2457
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 79.0
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 625
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 388
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 29
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: 11.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
Maximum Speed (mph): 113
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 171
Maximum Power (kW): 126
Maximum Torque (Nm): 229
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic 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: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
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
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Location: Fuel Tank
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1660
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 450
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 60.2
Front Track (mm): 1530
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 66.9
Overall Height (mm): 1700
Overall Length (in): 179.5
Overall Length (mm): 4560
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1795
Rear Track (in): 60.2
Rear Track (mm): 1530
Wheelbase (in): 103.0
Wheelbase (mm): 2615
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.0
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
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
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Pearl
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
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): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1490
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3285
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant: 5
ANCAP Pedestrian: 3
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 Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
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: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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