Is the Subaru Forester 4 or 6 cylinder?
The Subaru Forester is available with either a 4-cylinder or a 6-cylinder engine, depending on the specific model and trim level. The standard engine for the Subaru Forester is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine, while a more powerful 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 2.4-liter 6-cylinder engine are also available as options on higher trim levels.
4-Cylinder Engine
The base engine for the Subaru Forester is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine, which is a horizontally opposed or "flat" four-cylinder design that is a signature of Subaru vehicles. This engine produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).
6-Cylinder Engine
In addition to the standard 4-cylinder engine, the Subaru Forester is also available with a more powerful 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine or a 2.4-liter 6-cylinder engine. The turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, while the 6-cylinder engine produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. Both of these engines are paired with a Lineartronic CVT transmission.
Engine Availability by Trim Level
- The base Forester trim comes standard with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine.
- The Forester Sport, Touring, and Wilderness trims offer the turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine as an option.
- The Forester Touring XT trim comes standard with the turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.
- The Forester Touring trim is the only model that offers the 2.4-liter 6-cylinder engine as an option.
In summary, the Subaru Forester is available with either a 4-cylinder or a 6-cylinder engine, depending on the specific trim level and options selected. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, while more powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are also offered on higher-end trims.
