Forester Sports 2.5 X
Starting at $21,695*
Experience the safety and comfort of the Forester in a bold new way. This Forester sports flashy touches like silver-finish painted roof-rails and aluminum-alloy pedal covers, adding flair to your ride.
Standard Features
- 173-hp SUBARU BOXER engine 166 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- 4-wheel antilock brakes ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- 4-wheel independent raised suspension
- SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio capability
- Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players
- 120-watt 7-speaker audio system with subwoofer, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player
- Automatic climate control system
- Aluminum alloy pedal covers
- Perforated leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column
- Perforated leather-wrapped shifter handle and parking-brake handle
- Silver-finish raised roof rails
2007 Forester Sports 2.5 X Photos
Performance
| Type |
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine with i-Active Valve Lift System |
| Horsepower |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm (PZEV: 170 hp)1 |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) |
166 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (PZEV: 167 lb-ft) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.9 gallons |
| Fuel Economy (city/highway) |
Manual: 20/27 mpg Automatic: 20/26 mpg |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) recommended |
| Manual Transmission |
Standard fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Hill Holder system and clutch pedal-controlled starter interlock |
| Automatic Transmission |
Optional 4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic |
| Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Continuous All-Wheel Drive: Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential. Torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction. Active All-Wheel Drive: Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable multiplate transfer clutch to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution to the wheels with optimum traction. |
| Suspension |
4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension. Front: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and lower L-arm. Antidive geometry. Front stabilizer bar. Rear: Strut-type with internal rebound spring and parallel link. Antilift geometry. Rear stabilizer bar. |
| Brakes |
Standard: Front-wheel ventilated disc, rear-wheel drum. Standard: 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) . |
| Steering |
Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0. |
| Turning Circle, curb-to-curb |
34.8 ft. |
| Wheels |
16 x 6.5-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy |
| Tires |
215/60 R16 94H M+S all-season |
Safety Features
Active
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| Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
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| SUBARU BOXER engine |
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| 4-wheel antilock brakes ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
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| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
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Passive
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| Dual-stage deployment driver and front-passenger front air bags (SRS)* |
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| Front seat-mounted head/chest side-impact air bags (SRS)* |
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| Height-adjustable active front-seat head restraints |
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| Three individual height-adjustable rear head restraints |
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| Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters . 3-point rear seat belts at all seating positions. |
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| Rear child-safety door locks |
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| LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren |
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| Safety brake pedal system |
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| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column |
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| Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure with hydroformed front subframe structure |
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2007 Forester Sports 2.5 X Interior Photos
Interior Features
| 6-way manually adjustable driver seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger seat. |
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| Sport-design front seats |
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| Cloth upholstery |
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| 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback with center armrest |
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| Perforated leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with manually adjustable tilt column. Perforated leather wrapped shifter handle. |
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| Perforated leather-wrapped parking-brake handle |
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| Silver metallic trim on dash and console |
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| Aluminum alloy pedal covers |
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| Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down |
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| Power mirrors |
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| Electronically controlled cruise control |
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| Center console with sliding armrest, tray and storage compartment |
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| Dual cupholders in front area of center console. Dual cupholders in underside of center-console armrest for rear passengers (rotating armrest 180° reveals cupholders). Dual retractable rear cupholders at base of rear-center console area. Bottle holder in each front door pocket. |
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| 12-volt power outlets in dash, center-console storage compartment and cargo area |
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| Overhead console with dual maplights and sunglasses storage |
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| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass |
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| Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors |
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| In-dash storage compartment |
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| Retractable/removable cargo-area cover |
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| Cargo-area concealed multicompartment under-floor storage tray |
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| 4 cargo-area utility hooks. 2 cargo-area utility bars. 4 cargo-area tiedown hooks. 2 cargo-area grocery bag hooks. |
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| Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges with silver trim rings |
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| Illuminated red gauge needles on black faces with white indicators |
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| Digital display of odometer including dual-mode trip odometer, ambient temperature gauge and automatic transmission gear position (if equipped) |
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| Digital clock |
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| 120-watt 7-speaker audio system with subwoofer, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3/WMA player |
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| SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio capability2 |
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| Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players |
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| Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning, air filtration system, rotary controls for temperature, 7-speed fan and airflow direction |
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| Keyless entry system with answer-back electronic chirp |
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| Antitheft security system |
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| Antitheft security system with answer-back electronic chirp and shock sensor |
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Exterior Features
| Multireflector low-beam and high-beam headlights |
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| Aluminum-alloy hood |
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| Body-color painted front and rear bumpers |
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| Black side mirrors |
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| Black door handles |
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| Body-color painted protective side cladding |
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| Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode |
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| Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer |
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| Silver-finish raised roof rails |
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Dimensions
| Wheelbase/Length |
99.4 in./176.6 in. |
| Width/Height |
68.3 in./65.0 in. (includes roof rails and crossbars) |
| Track (front/rear) |
58.9 in./58.5 in. |
| Ground clearance (at curb weight) |
8.1 in. |
| Headroom (front/rear) |
39.8 in./39.8 in. |
| Legroom (front/rear) |
43.6 in./33.7 in. |
| Shoulder room (front/rear) |
53.5 in./53.6 in. |
| Curb weight (manual/automatic) |
3,140 lbs./3,185 lbs. |
| Passenger volume |
95.4 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume |
30.7 cu. ft./68.6 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered |
| Towing capacity (Class 1)** |
2,400 lbs. |
The new Lancer Evolution won’t appear in the flesh until the Tokyo Motor Show this fall, but Mitsubishi apparently couldn’t wait to show off its new baby, so it made public these pictures (the better to sex up its financial results press release).
Mitsubishi’s rally-bred superhero has grown larger and looks more polished–just like the Lancer on which it’s based, which is taller, wider, and rides on a longer wheelbase than the previous model.
As is the case with the outgoing car, the new Evolution’s mechanical package revolves around a turbocharged, DOHC, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. We don’t yet know the output figures for the all-new four-cylinder, but Mitsubishi has said that the engine is some 53 pounds lighter than the old one. The all-wheel-drive system again will feature driver-selectable settings for gravel, pavement, and snow, but the system will also incorporate active yaw control, which directs power to the outside rear wheel when cornering. Expect stability control to finally join the party as well.
The new Evo X should go on sale in the United States early next year as an ’08 model. (Evo X, which refers to the tenth generation of Mitsubishi’s ultrahot compact, is strictly the insiders’ term, by the way; the car’s official name in the States once again will be Lancer Evolution). There’s no word yet on price, but we don’t expect it to drift too far from that of the current car.
[Source: Automobile]
If you want more thrills than the TDI version can offer, the TSI is the pick of the Jetta range.
Have you noticed that diesel is getting more expensive? Although oil-burners are efficient, the gap between petrol and diesel prices has widened so much, you need to be covering serious distances for the black pump to reduce your motoring costs.
Volkswagen’s groundbreaking new 1.4-litre TSI petrol powerplant aims to solve the problem. Featuring both a supercharger and a turbo, what the unit lacks in size, it more than makes up for with performance.
We have already been impressed by the technology in the Golf hatchback, where the economical unit is a real giant killer. But will it prove as effective in a larger model?
The Jetta has a far more grown-up character than the hatchback, and as soon as you start driving the TSI, it’s obvious there’s no ordinary engine under the bonnet. Every press of the throttle brings an impressive burst of acceleration, much like driving a high-powered TDI diesel.
By combining the low-down torque of a supercharger with the high-rev thrust of a turbo, the 168bhp TSI manages to maintain gutsy performance throughout the rev range. A 0-62mph time of 8.3 seconds is amazing, especially when you consider the engine’s tiny 1.4-litre capacity.
And given its proportions, the Jetta is still an agile car. The lightweight engine up front helps it to turn sharply into bends and the precise controls allow the driver to stay firmly in touch with the road. Although not as sharp to drive as the Golf, the Jetta’s chassis is a good match for the TSI engine. But the unit is not without its faults. At low speeds, the power delivery lacks smoothness as the various under-bonnet systems stutter and sort themselves out. It’s a minor irritation that is soon forgiven when you see how efficient the motor is.
We easily matched VW’s official economy of 38.7mph, while the car’s emissions are also reasonably clean, with a CO2 output of 174g/km undercutting the Golf GTI by 18g/km.
What the Jetta TSI lacks is a sporty feel to go with its eager engine. While the hi-tech motor is available in sharp GT Sport trim for the Golf, the Jetta comes only in Sport guise.
Without any sort of bodykit, the VW’s sombre lines are disappointing. It’s a similar story inside. The Golf GT Sport gets a boost gauge that helps you to understand what’s going on under the bonnet, but the Jetta’s dashboard is standard.
[Source: AutoExpress]
