2008 Subaru Forester

2.5 X • 2.5 X Premium Package • L.L.Bean Edition • Sports 2.5 X • Sports 2.5 XT • 2.5 XT Limited

Subaru Forester’s Sport Utility -- Tough, Car Easy™ crossover design blends positive SUV attributes such as a high seating point and interior versatility with passenger car comfort, handling and fuel efficiency.

2008 Subaru Forester Sport 2.5 XT

• Forester meets all Federal passenger car safety standards and achieved the highest rating (“good”) in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) frontal-offset and sideimpact crash tests.

What’s New for 2008

• Turbo models equipped with optional automatic transmission now feature the Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) version of Symmetrical AWD, along with Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) stability system and traction control.

• Revisions to exterior and interior trim on Forester Sports models include STI-style front bumper, black painted surrounds for headlights and tail lights, new 6-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels, silver-painted roof rails and leather wrapped shifter and parking brake handle.

• Forester Sports 2.5 XT, in addition to changes on Sports 2.5 X, also gains body-color roof spoiler with LED high-mount stop lamp and 17-inch 10-spoke STI-style alloy wheels.

• L.L.Bean model gains standard auto-dimming rear-view mirror with HomeLink feature, plus rear cargo area carpeting and a standard cargo accessory tray.

• Audio system with seven upgraded speakers, including subwoofer, featured in Forester Sports models and L.L.Bean Edition as standard.

Key Facts • All Forester models are equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Models with the 5-speed manual transmission feature a viscous coupling locking center differential that distributes power 50:50 front to rear. Naturally aspirated models with 4- speed automatic transmission (except turbo models) use an electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch to actively control power distribution. Turbo models with optional 4-speed automatic transmission feature Variable Torque Distribution (VTD), which uses an electronically controlled hydraulic transfer clutch and a planetary gear-type center differential to control power distribution between the front and rear wheels. VTD normally splits the power 45:55 for enhanced agility. All systems are full-time and can transfer more power to the wheels with the best traction.

• Standard safety features include a 4-channel/4- sensor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), dualstage deployment driver’s and passenger advanced front air bags, standard front seat head/chest side-impact air bags, active front seat head restraints and front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and belt force limiters.

• Seating for five; cargo capacity behind rear seat is 30.7 cu. ft. and expands to 68.6 cu. ft.

with the rear 60/40 split rear seatbacks folded down (28.9/64.5 cu. ft. in models with moonroof).

• Robust body structure and heavy-duty raised 4-wheel independent suspension make Forester models fun to drive while preserving a smooth, quiet ride and off-pavement driving ability.

• Hill Holder system in models with 5-speed manual transmission helps make starting off on an incline easier and safer.

Key Standard Features (2.5 X)

• 16 x 6.5-inch steel wheels with 215/60 R16 allseason raised black-letter tires and alloy wheel-style wheelcovers

• 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

• 100-watt AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and four speakers

• 60/40 split rear folding seatbacks with center armrest

• Air conditioning

• Air filtration system

• Body-color bumpers and side cladding

• Cargo area cover, utility bars and hooks

• Center console, multi-function with arm rest

• Cruise control

• Digital outside temperature gauge

• Fog lights

• Foldable power side-view mirrors

• Height-adjustable driver’s seat

• Power door locks

• Power windows with driver’s auto-down

• Rear seat armrest

• Rear window wiper/washer and wiper de-icer

• Remote keyless entry system

• Roof rails with cross bars

• Security system

• Tilt-adjustable steering column Sports 2.5 X adds:

• 120-watt AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA/CD-RW capability, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability and seven upgraded speakers, including subwoofer

• Aluminum alloy pedal covers

• Anthracite black cloth upholstery

• Automatic climate control system

• Auxiliary audio jack for iPods and similar media players

• Black mesh grille

• Roof crossbars deleted

• STI-style front bumper

• Unique black exterior trim Sports 2.5 XT adds over Sports 2.5 X:

• 224-hp turbocharged/intercooled engine

• 17 x 7-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels

• Sport-design gauges with electroluminescent needles

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• Viscous limited-slip rear differential

• Optional: 4-speed automatic transmission with VTD version of Symmetrical AWD, plus VDC and traction control.

Premium Package adds over base 2.5 X:

• 120-watt AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability and upgraded speakers

• 16 x 6.5-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• 8-way power driver’s seat

• Automatic climate control system

• Body-color door handles

• Dual-mode heated front seats

• Heated exterior mirrors

• Larger body-color side view mirrors with integrated turn signals

• Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle

• Power tilt/slide glass moonroof

• Viscous limited-slip rear differential

• Windshield wiper de-icer 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition includes the Premium Package plus:

• 10-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

• 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission

• Audio system with seven upgraded speakers, including subwoofer

• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass and Homelink

• Desert Beige leather-trimmed upholstery with perforated Alcantara® bolsters and 2008 Subaru Forester At-A-Glance/3 L.L.Bean logo-embossed front seats

• Bumpers and body cladding: Steel Silver Metallic (except with Topaz Gold exterior)

• L.L.Bean-embroidered floor mats

• MOMO® leather-wrapped and wood steering wheel and matching-design shifter handle

• Security system 2.5 XT Limited includes Premium Package plus:

• 224-hp turbocharged/intercooled engine

• 17 x 7-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels

• Leather-trimmed seating

• 7-speaker audio system with sub-woofer

• Sport-design gauges with luminescent needles

• Optional: 4-speed automatic transmission with VTD version of Symmetrical AWD, plus VDC and traction control.

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