2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
Subaru Forester Details
Automatic
B4, 2.5L; DOHC
Quartz Blue Pearl
AWD
Gasoline
56,752 Miles
Gray
4N04036A
JF2SJABC9GH545159
Cloth
2.5i Premium
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2016 Subaru Forester
Discover the perfect blend of capability, style, and modern convenience in this stunning 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i. With its sleek blue exterior and well-appointed interior, this versatile crossover is ready to elevate your driving experience.- Alloy Wheel Package with Black Finish Roof Rails and 17 Alloy Wheels- Popular Package #2 with Seat Back Cargo Net, Auto-Dimming Mirror with Approach Lighting, Exterior Mirror Hardware Kit, and Rear Bumper CoverBoasting a powerful 2.5L 4-cylinder DOHC engine paired with Subaru's renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, this Forester delivers an impressive 24 city / 32 highway MPG, ensuring you can conquer any road with confidence. Slip into the comfortable cloth upholstery, adjust the telescoping steering wheel, and take advantage of the Subaru STARLINK 6.2 Multimedia System with a rearview camera for a seamless, connected driving experience.Safety is paramount, and this Forester is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced features, including dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, knee airbags, and Electronic Stability Control. The Emergency Communication System STARLINK provides an added layer of security, giving you peace of mind on every journey.Whether you're navigating the city streets or venturing off the beaten path, the 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i is the perfect companion. Its versatile cargo space, split-folding rear seats, and available roof rails make it easy to accommodate all your lifestyle needs, from weekend adventures to daily commutes.Experience the perfect blend of capability, technology, and style in this exceptional Subaru Forester. Visit our showroom today to take this remarkable crossover for a test drive and discover how it can elevate your driving experience.Drive with total confidence knowing this vehicle is backed by the Hello Auto Group Price Pledge, ensuring fair, upfront, and transparent pricing every time. Our friendly Client Advisors are here to support you without pressure, guiding you through a simple one-person process from start to finish.For added peace of mind, every eligible pre-owned vehicle includes our 3-month / 3,000-mile Powertrain Warranty along with our Brakes, Batteries & Bulbs Guarantee, so you can enjoy worry-free driving long after you leave the lot.If you're looking for a dependable vehicle and a team that truly puts your experience first, we'd love to help you take the next step.
Features & Options
- Alloy Wheel Package
- Popular Package #2
- 4 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- CD player
- Radio data system
- Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.2 Multimedia System
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: STARLINK
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Driver's Side Mirror
- Exterior Mirror Hardware Kit
- Int. & Ext. Auto Dim Mirror w/Approach Lighting
- Passenger's Side Mirror
- Power door mirrors
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear Seat Back Protector
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Cloth Upholstery
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Black Finish Roof Rails
- Passenger door bin
- Seat Back Cargo Net
- 17 Alloy Wheels
- Wheels: 17 Steel w/Center Cap
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.70 Axle Ratio
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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.