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Subaru Forester Base (2014) price & specs
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Overview
The 2014 Subaru Forester Base 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 126 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 235 Nm of torque (at 4100 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Forester Base uses 8.1L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 187g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 741km per full tank
The Subaru Forester measures 1735mm (68.3 inches) in height, 4595mm (180.9 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1528kg (3368.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Forester Base comes standard with 225/60 R17 front tyres and 225/60 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2014 Subaru Forester Base has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
67.5 - 108.66 kW/t
43.77 kW/t
108.66 kW/t
Boot Space
405 - 422 litres
395 litres
740 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 8.5 L/100km
1.9 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
706 - 1,017 km
600 km
1,132 km
Price
$28,990 - $50,490
$25,990
$52,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,015 - 2,110 kg
1,945 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
800 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
23°
16.7°
29.9°
Departure Angle
25°
21°
32.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
220 mm
150 mm
323 mm
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Dimensions
4,595 mm
1,795 mm
1,735 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,595 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,735 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 487 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 187
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 94.0
Engine (cc): 2498
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb25
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 90.0
Valve Gear Type: Double 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 Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 4.3
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 460
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 196
Maximum Speed (mph): 122
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 171
Maximum Power (kW): 126
Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
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: 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: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
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: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Impreza
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Location: Fuel Tank
Location: Transfer Case
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 52.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 1481
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 422
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 60.8
Front Track (mm): 1545
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 68.3
Overall Height (mm): 1735
Overall Length (in): 180.9
Overall Length (mm): 4595
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1795
Rear Track (in): 61.0
Rear Track (mm): 1550
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2640
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1052
Rear Headroom (in): 39.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 1012
Front Hip Room (in): 53.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1369
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1093
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1434
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 23.0
Departure Angle: 25.0
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
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: Black
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): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2015
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4442
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1528
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3369
Tare Weight (kg): 1488
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
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