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Used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i

Stock: 5246VIN: JF2SJABC0JH494190

Stock: 5246 VIN: JF2SJABC0JH494190

Used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i

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72 mos.
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Overview
5246
Stock
JF2SJABC0JH494190
VIN
77,843
Miles
SUV
Body
AWD
Drivetrain
Ice Silver Metallic
Exterior
Black
Interior
103.9
Wheelbase
2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT
Engine
Gas
Fuel
Lineartronic CVT
Transmission
4
Doors
32*
Highway MPG (EPA estimate)
26*
City MPG (EPA estimate)
Details
Model Overview
The 2018 Subaru Forester comes in a variety of different trims powered by one of two engines. The base engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder making 170 horsepower. This engine is offered with a choice two transmissions -- a 6-speed manual or a continuously variable unit. The optional, turbocharged engine displaces 2.0L and makes a very healthy 250 horsepower. The turbocharged engine is only available with a continuously variable transmission, though the CVT does have a mode where it imitates a traditional manual, allowing upshifts and downshifts via paddles on the steering column.

2.5i Foresters come in four trims: Base, Premium, Limited and Touring. Base trims still feature a tilting and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, a 4-speaker stereo with MP3 capabilities, a 4.3-inch color multi-function display and a rear backup camera. Premium models get a body-colored spoiler, panoramic sunroof, roof rails, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, reclining rear seats and a 6-speaker stereo. Limited models come standard with the CVT transmission and with leather seating. Heated front seats, a power liftgate, fog lights, a rear spoiler and heated mirrors are also standard equipment on Limited Foresters. Top-of-the-line Touring models feature everything from the Limited trim plus a navigation system, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a heated steering wheel, push-button start and 18-inch wheels.

Forester 2.0 XT models come in both Premium and Touring form. Both get the powerful 250-horsepower engine, better brakes and more aggressive styling than 2.5i models, as well as a front fascia and 18-inch wheels. The Touring and Premium models are otherwise similarly equipped to their 2.5i namesakes. Torque vectoring, first introduced on the high-performance Subaru WRX, is standard on 2.0XT Touring models with EyeSight and provides improved handling in tricky conditions.

Accident avoidance and mitigation is covered by several safety systems. Symmetrical all-wheel drive, anti-lock brakes, several airbags, traction control and stability control are standard. All Foresters other than the Base model also benefit from EyeSight, a safety suite offered in a few variations. It includes devices like lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and forward collision warning with automatic braking.
Model Strengths
All-wheel-drive, Practical, Good Mix Of Fuel Efficiency And Performance, Good Ground Clearance, Improved Interior Space
Model Changes
The Subaru Forester returns for 2018 with a couple of minor updates and a new special edition. Touring models now come equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology as standard, while that EyeSight system now comes with both high beam assist and reverse auto braking features. Active torque vectoring has also been made standard on the 2.0XT Touring trim.

The new Black Edition offers many of the upgrades previously available only on the Turbo model on the 2.5i Premium trim, making it a great choice for anyone who wants all the bells and whistles but for $4500 less than the more powerful XT. The interior of the Black edition also gets upgraded upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrasting stitching and a gloss black center dash panel.
Model Value
The Subaru Forester has always been a great compromise between the practicality of a small hatchback or station wagon and the capabilities of an SUV. The Forester comes standard with all-wheel-drive, unlike most of its competition. Base-model Foresters perform similarly to competitors from Ford and Mazda, while turbocharged versions offer significantly more power, resulting in surprisingly sprightly performance. The Forester's stable and planted on-road handling is more car-like than others in this segment. The Forester starts at just under $23,000.
Features
Alloy Wheel Package
3.70 Axle Ratio
Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Steel w/Center Cap
Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Black Machine Finish Alloy
Cloth Upholstery
Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.2" Multimedia System
Black Finish Roof Rails
4 Speakers
Emergency communication system: STARLINK
Exterior Parking Camera Rear
Variably intermittent wipers
Trip computer
Traction control
Tilt steering wheel
Telescoping steering wheel
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Split folding rear seat
Speed control
Security system
Remote keyless entry
Rear window wiper
Rear window defroster
Rear anti-roll bar
Radio data system
Power windows
Power steering
Power door mirrors
Passenger vanity mirror
Passenger door bin
Panic alarm
Overhead console
Overhead airbag
Outside temperature display
Occupant sensing airbag
Low tire pressure warning
Knee airbag
Illuminated entry
Front reading lights
Front anti-roll bar
Four wheel independent suspension
Dual front side impact airbags
Dual front impact airbags
Driver vanity mirror
Driver door bin
CD player
Bumpers: body-color
Brake assist
Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
AM/FM radio
ABS brakes
Tachometer
Front Center Armrest
Front Bucket Seats
Electronic Stability Control
Air Conditioning
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Mechanical
Engine: 2.5L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V w/VVT -inc: Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing
Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: low shift mode
3.70 Axle Ratio
GVWR: 4,480 lbs
Full-Time All-Wheel
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Steering
15.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Permanent Locking Hubs
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
Exterior
Tires: P225/60R17 98H All-Season
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Black Bodyside Cladding
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Grille w/Chrome Bar
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Auto Off Reflector Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps
LED Brakelights
Entertainment
4 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Interior
Front Bucket Seats -inc: driver height adjuster (pump lever type), full width seat fore/aft adjustment lever, height and tilt adjustable front head restraints and passenger front seat back pocket
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Valet Function
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Manual Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Cloth Door Trim Insert
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Front Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Carpet Floor Trim
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Driver Information Center
Outside Temp Gauge
Digital/Analog Appearance
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
Perimeter Alarm
Immobilizer
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
Safety
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
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