Subaru Forester is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2014 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 250 horsepower.
2014 Forester has a relatively short wheelbase ( 103.9 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3296 - 3622 lbs.
2014 Forester seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Forester ia a class-leader on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips.
Trim | 2014 Forester 2.5i PZEV | 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV | 2014 Forester 2.0XT Premium | 2014 Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV | 2014 Forester 2.5i Touring PZEV | 2014 Forester 2.0XT Touring |
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Starging MSRP | $21,995 | $23,495 | $27,995 | $27,995 | $29,995 | $32,995 |
Engine | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.0L Flat-4 Turbo | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.0L Flat-4 Turbo |
HP | 170 hp | 170 hp | 250 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 250 hp |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 22 MPG | 22 MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 28 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG |
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2014 Forester SUV comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $350 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Forester has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 25.3 mpg.