SUBARU Forester I (SF) parts online catalogue

SUBARU Forester I (SF) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

Subaru Forester I (SF) is a compact all-wheel drive crossover that was produced in Japan from 1997 to 2002. It was one of the first SUV class representatives. It perfectly combined comfort, steerability, dynamics of an estate car with durability and off-road performance of the SUV. You can buy spare parts for Subaru Forester I (SF) in our online shop. Look through our catalogue, choose an appropriate part and contact our specialists to find out how to purchase it to the maximum benefit.

Subaru Forester I (SF) technical specifications

Length of Subaru Forester I (SF) crossover was 4450 mm, width – 1735 mm, height – 1595 mm. The interior was five-seater. The driver’s seat had raised driving position, which ensured excellent observability. The capacity of the luggage compartment varied from 409 to 1528 litres. Road clearance was 190 mm. The body had 5 doors.

Both suspensions were independent: the front one was of MacPherson type, and the rear – of the double wishbone type.

The front car axle was equipped with brake discs, and the rear one - with drums.

Main versions

7 versions of Subaru Forester I (1997–2002) were produced during the years of manufacture. All of them were equipped with petrol engines. They could have 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All the versions had full-time all-wheel drive.

2.0 S-Turbo AWD version was one of the most powerful and dynamic. It was equipped with 4-cylinder 16-valve engine with multi-point fuel injection, turbocharger and intercooler. Engine output reached 125 hp. Maximum torque was 240 N⋅m. The crossover accelerated to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds, and its top speed was 189 km/h. Average fuel consumption was 14 litres in the urban cycle, 10.5 litres – in the combined cycle and 8.5 litres – in the extra-urban cycle.

All-wheel drive system was based on an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, which distributed the engine torque between the axles in the ratio appropriate for the road situation. For instance, up to 60% of engine torque was distributed to the front axle and 40% – to the rear one. If necessary, this ratio changed to 50/50. And in some cases, up to 90% of engine torque could be distributed to the front wheels.

Forester I (SF) trim levels

Depending on the market and production year, Subaru Forester I (SF) crossovers were available in the following trim packages: L, S, GX, GLS, GT, Limited, Special Edition.

The cars were rather rich in features. The S trim included anti-lock braking system, front and side airbags, air-conditioning, cruise control system, front and rear power windows, heated seats, height-adjustable driver’s seat, central armrest, roof hatch, power side mirrors, alloy wheel rims, fog lights and other equipment.