Subaru
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium
What it Is: A five-passenger compact crossover.
What's Hot: Standard all-wheel drive.
What's Not: If you don't want all-wheel drive, you're out of luck.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, auxiliary audio inputs.
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT's good crash test scores and safety equipment are augmented by standard all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is competitive with other manufacturer's V-6 models.
All Subarus have standard all-wheel drive, including the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT. This turbocharged version of the Subaru Forester offers more power, but with a fuel economy penalty to go with it. However, there's still a lot to like here with the turbocharged Forester. Its standard all-wheel drive makes it -- and other Subarus -- a favorite in parts of the country prone to low-traction conditions such as frequent snow or rain. There's plenty of cargo space, and room for five. Note that unlike the non-turbo Forester, no fuel-saving manual transmission option is available for the Forester 2.5XT Premium and Forester 2.5XT Limited models.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$26,495 |
| Destination |
$695 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Limited ($29,190) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.5 liters |
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Engine Type |
Flat-4 |
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Horsepower |
224 hp |
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Torque |
226 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
4-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
19 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
24 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
21 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Small SUV |
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Family Friendliness |
7.9 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
33.5 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
68.3 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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