2008 Subaru Forester AWD Sports XT Wagon (5-spd Manual)
The 2008 Subaru Forester AWD Sports XT Wagon (5-spd Manual) is a 224-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $26,995 MSRP.
It makes 224 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 226 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.
The Forester measures 176.6 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,995 ($40,750 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 224 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 226 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection, turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars