Subaru Forester SG
Second generation · 2003–2008 · 6 model years · 16 trims
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Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (front) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2006 Subaru Forester XE 2.0 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (rear) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Car cockpit by Jdm-insane-cars, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (front) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Subaru Forester XE 2.0 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (rear) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Car cockpit by Jdm-insane-cars, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 20/27 (22) | $21,195 |
| AWD Sports X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $21,695 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $21,995 |
| AWD Sports X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $22,495 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $22,695 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $23,495 |
| AWD X L.L.Bean Edition Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 170 | 167 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,695 |
| AWD Sports XT Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $26,995 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $27,895 |
| AWD Sports XT Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $27,995 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $28,895 |
| 2007 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/26 (22) | $21,820 |
| AWD Sports X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $22,320 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $22,620 |
| AWD Sports X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $23,120 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $24,320 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $25,120 |
| AWD Sports XT Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $26,620 |
| AWD X L.L.Bean Edition Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | — | AWD | — | $27,320 |
| AWD Sports XT Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $27,620 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $28,520 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 224 | 226 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $29,320 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 20/27 (22) | $22,420 |
| AWD X Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $23,220 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $24,770 |
| AWD X Premium Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $25,570 |
| AWD X L.L.Bean Edition Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25) | 173 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $27,520 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 210 | 235 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $28,520 |
| AWD XT Limited Wagon (4-spd Automatic) · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 210 | 235 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $29,320 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 20/27 (23) | $22,020 |
| AWD XS Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $24,420 |
| AWD XT Turbo Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 210 | 235 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | — | $26,420 |
| AWD XS L.L.Bean Edition Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $27,120 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $21,570 |
| AWD XS Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,820 |
| AWD XT Turbo Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) | 210 | 235 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $25,645 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| AWD X Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | 19/25 (21) | $21,370 |
| AWD XS Wagon · Wagon | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (EJ25D) | 165 | 166 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | AWD | — | $23,620 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 3 | Not rated |
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.