2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
Subaru Forester Details
Manual
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Dark Gray Metallic
AWD
Gasoline
108,877 Miles
Gray
S40182
JF2SJADC2GG429241
Cloth
2.5i Premium
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2016 Subaru Forester
Vehicle Details
Discover the ideal blend of performance, comfort, and reliability with this 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium. This SUV is equipped with Subaru's renowned All-Wheel Drive system, ensuring exceptional stability and control in all weather conditions. Under the hood, the efficient 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine delivers a smooth and responsive driving experience, perfect for both city commutes and weekend adventures.
Inside, the Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium offers a range of modern conveniences designed to enhance your driving experience. Stay connected and entertained with XM Radio and hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to manage calls and audio streaming effortlessly. The back-up camera ensures added safety, providing clear visibility when reversing. Experience comfort in every season with heated seats, making cold mornings more enjoyable.
This vehicle comes with a CARFAX Clean Report, offering peace of mind and confidence in your purchase. The 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable, versatile, and well-equipped SUV. With its combination of innovative features and Subaru's legendary durability, this Subaru Forester is ready to accompany you on all your journeys.
Equipment
This unit has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. Bluetooth technology is built into this model, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this mid-size suv. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this unit. This Subaru Forester emanates grace with its stylish gray exterior. This vehicle has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this unit. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. The Electronic Stability Control will keep you on your intended path. This unit comes with a manual transmission. Easily set your speed in this unit with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button.
Packages
Base Model. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Discover the ideal blend of performance, comfort, and reliability with this 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium. This SUV is equipped with Subaru's renowned All-Wheel Drive system, ensuring exceptional stability and control in all weather conditions. Under the hood, the efficient 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine delivers a smooth and responsive driving experience, perfect for both city commutes and weekend adventures.
Inside, the Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium offers a range of modern conveniences designed to enhance your driving experience. Stay connected and entertained with XM Radio and hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to manage calls and audio streaming effortlessly. The back-up camera ensures added safety, providing clear visibility when reversing. Experience comfort in every season with heated seats, making cold mornings more enjoyable.
This vehicle comes with a CARFAX Clean Report, offering peace of mind and confidence in your purchase. The 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable, versatile, and well-equipped SUV. With its combination of innovative features and Subaru's legendary durability, this Subaru Forester is ready to accompany you on all your journeys.
Equipment
This unit has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. Bluetooth technology is built into this model, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this mid-size suv. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this unit. This Subaru Forester emanates grace with its stylish gray exterior. This vehicle has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this unit. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. The Electronic Stability Control will keep you on your intended path. This unit comes with a manual transmission. Easily set your speed in this unit with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button.
Packages
Base Model. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- Base Model
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Aha selective service internet access
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- First and second-row sliding glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Full-time AWD
- 2.5L H-4 DOHC
- variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 170HP
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Immobilizer
- STARLINK vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- STARLINK smart device app link
- External memory control
- Internet radio capability
- Digital/analog instrumentation display
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- 3 12V power outlets
- Manual reclining rear seats
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Roof rails
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Metallic paint
- 17 x 7-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
- P225/60HR17 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Cloth front seat upholstery
- 7 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Driver side knee airbag
- Valet key
- 6-speed manual
- Cloth rear seat upholstery
- Manual climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Rear under seat climate control ducts
- Exterior temperature display
- Manual
- Reflector headlights
- Halogen headlights
- Auto off headlight control
- Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
- 4-Cyl; PZEV; 2.5 Liter
- Manual; 6-Spd
- AWD
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Traction Control
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- ABS (4-Wheel)
- Anti-Theft System
- Keyless Entry
- Air Conditioning
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Power Steering
- Tilt & Telescoping Wheel
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD/MP3 (Single Disc)
- SiriusXM Satellite
- Bluetooth Wireless
- Backup Camera
- Dual Air Bags
- Side Air Bags
- F&R Head Curtain Air Bags
- Knee Air Bags
- Heated Seats
- Power Seat
- Panorama Roof
- Daytime Running Lights
- Alloy Wheels
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2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium Review
Subaru is one of those hot brands, having been on a roll for a number of years continuing to do what they do best: making all wheel drive runabouts for the left of center crowd. Here's a quick look at what's new for their best-seller, the 2016 Forester.This 4th gen Forester went on sale in 2013 and comes in 6 flavors ranging in price from about $23,000 to $35,000, all with the brand’s hallmark 4-cylinder boxer engine and standard all-wheel drive. Forester models with an XT badge are also turbocharged. The term Boxer refers to the motor’s flat engine design with horizontally opposed cylinders. Not only does this arrangement provide a lower center of gravity imparting better handling, but it’s also an integral part of Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive system, so called because all of its components lie along the centerline of the vehicle unlike competing setups. All wheels are powered, to various degrees, at all times and in my experience this isn’t just a bunch of marketing jargon. All-wheel drive systems are not all the same and Subie’s shine when the going gets tough. To expand their appeal outside of the northeast, they’re educating shoppers about the inherent dry-road handling benefits, as well.
My tester is just a notch over the base model, known as the 2.5i Premium, referring to the 2.5-liter engine with dual overhead cams, an active valve control system but no direct injection. That being said, its gas mileage is still right there at 27mpg in combined driving. It produces 170 horsepower, 174 pound-feet of torque and can be had with either a 6-speed manual or like here, the brand’s Lineartronic CVT. Despite its bad reputation, the continuously variable transmission is improving and Subaru’s is surprisingly automatic-like in its sensations minus the shift points. It’s very agreeable. It’s interesting to note however that the freshened 2017 Forester will debut a reprogrammed CVT with pauses to mimic those shifts in hopes of delivering a sportier feel.
The standard panoramic moonroof and tall roofline lend a sense of grand openness and there’s large, easy to load cargo room with fold flat seats and underfloor storage with compartments for small items.
Subaru calls their multimedia system Starlink and it’s new in the Forester this year.
This optional 7” multimedia touchscreen navigation system is pretty decent and easy to get around. Connect your smartphone and gain access to a handful of apps too plus the ability to remotely lock and unlock the doors, etc. One of my favorite features is the sunrise/sunset map…so fitting in a Subaru. A push of a button also connects you to Starlink Connected Services, an OnStar-like 4G LTE-fueled telematics system with 2 different packages, the basic one free for the first year and then $99 annually. You won’t find SIRI Eyes Free, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, however. Also new for 2016, is the addition of Lane Keep Assist to the EyeSight Driver Assist package, a dual camera system providing adaptive crusie, pre-collision braking, lane departure warning and another new feature, steering responsive fog lights. Throw in heated seats and the price here rests at $28,540.
I'm sold on the virtues of Subaru's all-wheel drive system, and they make a darn good CVT to go with their surprisingly energetic Boxer engine. The ride is very smooth, there's also decent space in here and very good safety tech. But I have to say; I’ve never been a big Forester guy. To each his own, but the dorky styling combined with the early 2000's cabin is a big turnoff for me. It does not look or feel like a $28,000 car.
Subaru makes some pretty ugly cars but the Forester takes the cake. But I also acknowledge that the typical Subaru buyer doesn’t care about such things. The pall of yesteryear however might rub some the wrong way.
All-wheel drive with big ground clearance, a comfortable ride, and high functionality are what the Forester is all about. The rest is simply minutia.