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SUBARU Forester II (SG) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

Subaru Forester II (SG) cars are 5-door compact crossovers that were produced from 2002 to 2008. They were premiered on the Chicago Auto Show. Compared to the first generation crossovers, these cars became lighter, more maneuverable and comfortable. Design was non-aggressive. The cars sold well: 3,000 copies of them were purchased within the first two weeks after the sales start. You can buy spare parts for Subaru Forester II (SG) in our online-shop. There is a wide range of products in our catalogue. All of them are characterized by impeccable quality, and we are ready to prove it with warranty.

Subaru Forester II (SG) technical specifications

Length, width and height of Subaru Forester II (SG) crossovers were 4450 mm, 1735 mm and 1585 mm respectively. The interior of the car was five-seater. Due to a wide range of adjustments, the driver's seat could comfortably accommodate a person of any height. The volume of luggage compartment was 387 litres. It could be increased to 1592 litres by folding the rear seats. Road clearance was 190 mm, which guaranteed excellent off-road performance.

Both suspensions were independent and ensured the vehicle with optimal combination of maneuverability, steerability and comfort. The car was smoothly cornering and maintaining excellent stability at the same time – mostly due to the subframe, which increased chassis stiffness. Brake discs were usually installed on the front axle only.

The roof, bonnet and bumper were made of aluminum alloys. This allowed to reduce vehicle weight by about 30 kg compared to its predecessor.

Moreover, the crossovers could impress with enlarged windscreen wiper blades, due to which visibility in poor weather was improved.

Main versions

More than 10 versions of Subaru Forester II (SG) were produced. All of them were equipped with petrol power units, had full-time all-wheel drive with adjustable pressure force. They could have 5-speed manual, 4-speed semi-automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions.

2.5 XT AWD version was one of the most powerful. It was equipped with 4-cylinder 16-valve engine, which developed 230 hp output and 320 N⋅m torque. It worked with turbocharger and intercooler. The crossover accelerated to 100 km/h in 6 seconds. Its top speed was 216 km/h. Fuel consumption was 8.4 litres, 10.7 litres and 14.7 litres in the extra-urban, combined and urban cycles respectively. The carrying capacity was 540 kg.

Forester II (SG) trim levels

The most popular trims available for the crossovers were the following: Executive, Luxury, Comfort, Premium and S-Edition.

The Luxury trim car was equipped with anti-lock braking system with brakeforce distribution, front and side airbags, headlight washer, power windows, cruise and climate control, leather steering wheel, audio system with CD changer. The suspension had the automatic clearance function.