Explore the 2007 Subaru Forester’s specs and features, including engine performance, fuel economy, safety ratings, interior dimensions, and trim level options.
Engine and Drivetrain
2007 Subaru Forester Performance
PERFORMANCE Forester engines are rally-proven for remarkable reliability. Constructed of aluminum-alloy for reduced weight and time-tested durability. Enhanced with i-Active Valve Lift System in the 2.5 X and Active Valve Control System in the 2.5 XT Limited for abundant horsepower and a broad torque curve. And Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) provides a more precise response to your right foot. With such exceptional engines to motivate the Forester, imagine how the Forester will motivate you.
2.5X The naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine makes 173 horsepower for spirited acceleration, while providing superior fuel economy of 22 city/29 highway mpg. 2.5 XT The functional hood scoop is the only external hint to the thrill that awaits you. Fortified by an intercooled turbocharger that raises horsepower to 224 and torque to 226 lb-ft, the 2.5 XT Limited delivers proven acceleration that rivals or bests that of many sports cars. They’ll never see it coming.
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION For those who prefer to shift on their own. Fully synchronized to deliver smooth and precise shifts, our manual transmission also features a Hill Holder® system to help minimize rolling backwards on inclines.
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Around town, this smooth-shifting unit maximizes fuel economy. For more spirited driving, the transmission adapts to your driving patterns for better drivability.
| Spec | 2.5X, Bean Edition, 2.5XT Limited Edition |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine with i-Active Valve Lift System 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active Valve Control System. Iridium spark plugs. |
| Power | 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 224 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 166 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1, 10.0:1, 8.4:1 |
| Bore and stroke | 99.5 x 79.0 mm |
| Intake system | Aluminum-alloy intake manifold Aluminum-alloy intake manifold Aluminum-alloy intake manifold. Turbocharger with intercooler. Maximum boost pressure: 11.6 psi. |
| Fuel and ignition system | Sequential multiport fuel injection. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). Engine management with integrated self-diagnostics and adaptive driving habits capability. Distributorless electronic ignition – 2.5X models. Direct ignition – 2.5 XT Limited. |
| Manual transmission | Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system and clutch pedal controlled starter interlock |
| Automatic transmission | Optional 4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic |
| Emissions | Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2)2 |
Fuel Consumption & MPG
| Manual: | 22/29 mpg |
| Automatic: | 23/28 mpg |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) recommended |
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Continuous All-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction.
Active All-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable multiplate transfer clutch and viscous type limited-slip rear differential to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution to the wheels with optimum traction.
Chassis
| Steering | Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0. Turning circle: 34.8 ft. (2.5 XT Limited: 35.4 ft.). |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension Front: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and lower L-arm. Antidive geometry. Front stabilizer bar. Rear: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and parallel link. Antilift geometry. Rear stabilizer bar. |
| Brake dimensions | Standard: 11.4 in. front/9.0 in. rear. Optional: 11.4 in. front/10.3 in. rear. |
Wheels and Tire
| Wheels | Standard: 16 x 6.5″ 5-spoke styled steel. Optional: 16 x 6.5″ 8-spoke aluminum-alloy. 16 x 6.5″ 5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy. Gray finish. XT – 17 x 7.0″ 5-spoke aluminum-alloy |
| Tires | 215/60 R16 94H M+S all-season 215/55 R17 93H M+S all-season |
Exterior Dimension
| Length | 176.6 in. |
| Height | 65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars) |
| Width | 68.3 in. (not including side mirrors) |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in. |
| Track | (front/rear) 58.9 in./58.5 in. |
| Curb weight (manual/automatic) | 3,140 lbs./3,185 lbs. |
| Coefficient of drag (cd) | 0.36, 0.37 |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in, 7.9 in. |
| Angle of approach | 22.3°, 22.4° |
| Breakover angle | 18.9°, 18.7° |
| Angle of departure | 20.7°, 19.5° |
| Towing capacity (Class I) | 2,400 lbs |
Audio Systems
- 100-watt 4-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player
- 120-watt 4-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player
- 155-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player
- SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio capability
- Auxiliary audio jack for portable media player
Climate Control
- Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning system with air filtration system, • – – rotary controls for temperature, 4-speed fan and airflow direction
- Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning, air filtration system, rotary controls for temperature, 7-speed fan and airflow direction
Security
- Keyless entry system with answer-back electronic chirp
- Antitheft security system with answer-back electronic chirp (and glass shock sensor on 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition)
- Engine immobilizer
2007 Subaru Forester Safety Features
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- SUBARU BOXER engine
- 4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension
- 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Dual-stage deployment driver and front-passenger front air bags (SRS)7
- Front seat-mounted head/chest side-impact air bags (SRS)7
- Height-adjustable active front-seat head restraints
- Three individual height-adjustable rear head restraints
- Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters.
- 3-point rear seat belts at all seating positions.
Rear child-safety door locks - LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
- Safety brake pedal system
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure with hydroformed front subframe structure
Active Safety
ACTIVE SAFETY Our multidimensional approach to keeping you safe only begins with the traction of Subaru Symmetrical AWD and balanced and responsive handling to keep you in control. These inherent advantages are supported by a comprehensive array of innovative and robust features to help protect you in an emergency. To help you avoid an impending accident, Forester is equipped with 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) which prevent lockup so you can retain steering control, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) for more even and stable braking.
Passive Safety
Subaru innovations not only help you avoid a collision. They help you and your passengers survive one, thanks to features like front seat belt pretensioners and load-limiters, crumple zones, side-impact beams and a Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame to help better absorb the impact of a crash. And a full array of air bags offers protection for the front and sides. Since its introduction, the Forester has consistently received the highest crash-test scores in its class, in both federal governmental and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing.
2007 Subaru Forester Exterior Features
- Multireflector low-beam and high-beam headlights
- Multireflector fog lights
- Aluminum-alloy hood
- Aluminum-alloy hood with functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler)
- Body-color painted front and rear bumpers
- Urban Gray or Platinum Silver painted front and rear bumpers
- Black side mirrors
- Larger body-color painted side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Black door handles
- Body-color painted door handles
- Body-color painted protective side cladding
- Urban Gray or Platinum Silver painted protective side cladding
- Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer
- Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode
- Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer
- Black-finish raised roof rails with crossbars (150 lbs. capacity)
- Panoramic power sliding-glass moonroof with auto-open/close feature
Seating and Trim
- 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger seat.
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4way manually adjustable front-passenger seat.
Sport-design front seats - Dual-stage heated front seats
- Cloth upholstery
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- L.L.Bean-embossed leather-trimmed upholstery with perforated Alcantara® accents on seat bolsters.
- 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback with center armrest
- 3-spoke steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column
- Perforated leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column.
- Perforated leather-wrapped shifter handle. Wood and leather-wrapped 3-spoke MOMO® brand steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column.
- Wood and perforated leather-wrapped shifter handle. Perforated leather-wrapped parking-brake handle
- Silver metallic trim on dash and console
- Aluminum front-door sill plates with Forester logos
- Carpeted floor mats
Convenience Features
- Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down
- Power mirrors
- Electronically controlled cruise control
- Center console with sliding armrest, tray and storage compartment
- Dual cupholders in front area of center console. Dual cupholders in underside of center-console armrest for rear passengers (rotating armrest 180˚ reveals cupholders). Dual retractable rear cupholders at base of rear-center console area. Bottle holder in each front door pocket.
- 12-volt power outlets in dash, center-console storage compartment and cargo area
- Overhead console with dual maplights and sunglasses storage. Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors.
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
- In-dash storage compartment
- Retractable/removable cargo-area cover
- Cargo-area-concealed multicompartment under-floor storage tray
- Durable hard lining on back of rear seatbacks and cargo-area floor and side walls
- 4 cargo-area utility hooks. 2 cargo-area utility bars. 4 cargo-area tiedown hooks. 2 cargo-area grocery bag hooks.
Instrumentation
- Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges with silver trim rings
- Illuminated red gauge needles on black faces with white indicators
- Sport-design instrumentation with illuminated red gauge needles on gray faces with white indicators
- Digital display of odometer including dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temperature gauge and automatic transmission gear position (if equipped)
- Digital clock
Subaru has applied the new SAE method for measuring horsepower and torque. Some 2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X models with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine distributed for sale in California (and in Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont which have adopted California Specification Emission Control Systems and Warranties and are registered for use in those states) will be specially equipped to meet the California-certified Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) credited Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV2) requirements. The manufacturer’s PZEV emission control system warranty coverage is for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. For complete warranty information, including coverage and exclusions, see your Subaru dealer.
Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or greater may be used. Using regular unleaded gasoline could result in reduced engine performance. See Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. Limited slip rear differential not available on base Forester 2.5 X. 5 Optional as part of 2.5 X Premium Package only. See optional equipment listing above. Available as an accessory. Satellite radio hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. See your dealer.
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (air bags) affords the driver and the front passenger additional protection in moderate to severe frontal and side-impact collisions. This system provides supplemental protection only, and seat belts must be worn in order to avoid injuries to out-of-position occupants upon bag deployment and to provide the best combined protection in a serious accident. Children should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
