What kind of car is the 2011 Subaru Forester?
Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring. It’s never been the sharpest-looking crossover, inside or out, but the Subaru Forester strikes the sort of balance between driving fun, ride comfort and outright practicality that make some of its competitors seem downright frustrating in comparison.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
The five-seat crossover comes in 2.5X and 2.5XT editions — the X tells you it has a normally aspirated engine, while the XT represents a turbocharged four-cylinder. The X can be had in base, Premium, Limited and Touring trims, while the XT comes in Premium and Touring forms. All versions have standard all-wheel drive.
Are there any 2.5L Forester X engine mods?
2.5L Forester X engine mods?? I see most of the folks here own XT’s but I was wondering if there were any engine mods (cold air intake etc) that could also work (and be worth doing) for the plain jane 2.5L? Use the search fuction. There is a “stickey” in the N/A forum:
How big is the cargo area in a Subaru Forester?
The rectangular cargo area offers a modest 30.8 cubic feet behind the backseat and 63.0 cubic feet when that seat is folded down. Both figures are at the low end of the segment. Without the Forester’s headroom-robbing panoramic moonroof, the base 2.5X has a more competitive 33.5 and 68.3 cubic feet, respectively.
What are the specs of a 2011 Subaru Forester?
The base 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X comes equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Hill Start Assist, 16-inch steel wheels and 8.7-inches of ground clearance. Notable interior touches include a height-adjustable driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support and auto-off headlights.
What makes a Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited Special?
The 2.5X Limited adds foglights, automatic climate control, the All-Weather package (including heated mirrors, heated front seats and windshield wiper de-icer), leather upholstery and a six-speaker stereo with six-CD changer. The 2.5XT Premium is similar to the 2.5X Premium but has a more powerful engine, a hood scoop and a rear roof spoiler.
What makes a Subaru Forester a reliable car?
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2011 Subaru Forester owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
What kind of transmission does a Subaru Forester have?
Subaru pairs a more advanced version of its full-time all-wheel drive with the automatic transmission (a stick shift is offered on the 2.5X base and Premium), which amplifies the fun. Leave the family at home, and you can actually kick the tail out and drift this thing — a maneuver most crossovers are utterly incapable of pulling off.
Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring. It’s never been the sharpest-looking crossover, inside or out, but the Subaru Forester strikes the sort of balance between driving fun, ride comfort and outright practicality that make some of its competitors seem downright frustrating in comparison.
The five-seat crossover comes in 2.5X and 2.5XT editions — the X tells you it has a normally aspirated engine, while the XT represents a turbocharged four-cylinder. The X can be had in base, Premium, Limited and Touring trims, while the XT comes in Premium and Touring forms. All versions have standard all-wheel drive.
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The rectangular cargo area offers a modest 30.8 cubic feet behind the backseat and 63.0 cubic feet when that seat is folded down. Both figures are at the low end of the segment. Without the Forester’s headroom-robbing panoramic moonroof, the base 2.5X has a more competitive 33.5 and 68.3 cubic feet, respectively.
What kind of gas mileage does a Subaru Forester get?
The drivetrain’s 170 horsepower rating is identical to last year’s 2.5-liter, but combined EPA gas mileage with the manual or automatic is now 23 mpg. That’s a 1-mpg improvement over last year’s drivetrains, and it’s competitive with other all-wheel-drive crossovers.