Subaru Forester SF
First generation (facelift) · 1998–2002 · 5 model years · 3 trims
Photo: 2002 Subaru Forester ALL Weather Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester L in Silverthorn Metallic, Front Right, 04-20-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester GLS by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester GLS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester L in Silverthorn Metallic, Rear Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2002 Subaru Forester ALL Weather Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester L in Silverthorn Metallic, Front Right, 04-20-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester GLS by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Subaru Forester GLS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Subaru Forester L in Silverthorn Metallic, Rear Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | |||||||
| AWD L Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $20,820 |
| AWD S Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,420 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| AWD L Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $20,790 |
| AWD S Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,390 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| AWD L Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $20,590 |
| AWD S Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,090 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| AWD Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $19,190 |
| AWD L Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $20,490 |
| AWD S Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $22,990 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| AWD L Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 162 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $19,190 |
| AWD S Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 162 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $22,690 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2000 | 0 | Not rated |
| 1999 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.