Subaru · Forester

Subaru Forester 3rd generation (SH)

Years
2007–2012
Chassis
SH
Drivetrain
4WD
Subaru Forester 3rd generation (SH)

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Story

With the product concept "BEST BALANCE FOR ACTIVE LIFE", every part was renewed. A short rear overhang balanced maneuverability with cabin space.

Chassis

Length 4,560 mmWB 2,615 mm1,675 mmHeightWidth 1,780 mm
Curb weight
1,430-1,540kg

Production plants

US import eligibility

Earliest cars
Eligible from December 203225 years after sales began in December 2007
Last cars
Eligible during 203725 years after sales ended in 2012 (month not recorded)

Eligibility depends on each car's month of manufacture on its build plate, not on the sale dates shown here (NHTSA).

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Engineers

Kazuharu Ichikawa

Kazuharu Ichikawa

Development leader of the third-generation Forester. Project general manager in Subaru's Product Planning Division.

Mamoru Ishii

Mamoru Ishii

Chief of design for the third-generation Forester.