This 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X offers practical capability and versatile utility for buyers seeking a dependable compact crossover.
- 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT engine with 4-Speed Automatic transmission and AWD
- 16" alloy wheels with black finish roof rails
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Dual front impact airbags and dual front side impact airbags
- Rear seat center armrest with split folding rear seat
- Remote keyless entry and security system
- Air conditioning with rear window defroster
- Power steering, power windows, and power door mirrors
- Tilt steering wheel with trip computer
- AM/FM stereo with single disc CD player
- Speed control for highway driving
The gray exterior and alloy wheel package contribute to a composed, contemporary appearance. The 2.5X trim combines essential comfort and convenience with solid construction you can count on. Inside, cloth upholstery and front bucket seats provide comfortable seating for daily driving, while the split folding rear seat expands your cargo flexibility when you need it.
This Forester delivers 21 city and 27 highway MPG, balancing fuel efficiency with all-wheel-drive capability. The four-wheel independent suspension absorbs road irregularities effectively, and Electronic Stability Control works alongside standard traction control to maintain composure in varying conditions. Whether navigating city streets or weekend drives, this compact crossover handles the job responsibly.
Standard safety features include anti-whiplash front head restraints, low tire pressure warning, and occupant sensing airbags. The brake assist system and rear anti-roll bar support confident braking performance and controlled handling characteristics that drivers appreciate in everyday operation.
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Used 2012 SubaruForester 2.5X SUV
- Exterior Color
- Dark Gray
- Interior Color
- Platinum
- Odometer
- 116,577 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 21/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine
- H-4 cyl
- VIN
- JF2SHBBC7CH447145
- Stock Number
- WTCH447145
Subaru
Forester
Highlighted Features
- Split folding rear seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window wiper
- Security system
Included Packages & Accessories
- 4 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- AM/FM Stereo w/Single Disc CD Player
- CD player
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Front anti-roll bar
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Cloth Upholstery
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- 16" x 6.5JJ Aluminum Alloy Wheels
- 16" x 6.5JJ Steel Wheels w/Full Covers
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4.44 Axle Ratio
- Alloy Wheel Value Package
- Black Roof Rails
Included Packages & Options
- Alloy Wheel Value Package$400
- Black Roof Rails
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/65HR16.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 215/65HR16.0
- Wheel size: 16"
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Radio data system
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Cylinder configuration: H-4
- Drive type: all-wheel drive
- Engine liters: 2.5
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.9gal.
- Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
- Transmission: 4 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 25 deg
- Departure angle: 26 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 221mm (8.7")
- Ramp breakover angle: 21 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Air Pollution Score (AP): 5
- Compression ratio: 10.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,497kg (3,300lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 89.9mm (3.70" x 3.54")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
- Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,781mm (70.1")
- Exterior length: 4,559mm (179.5")
- Front headroom: 1,057mm (41.6")
- Front hiproom: 1,344mm (52.9")
- Front legroom: 1,095mm (43.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,425mm (56.1")
- GVWR: 2,032kg (4,480lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Interior cargo volume: 949 L (33 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,934 L (68 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,047L (107.6 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 408kg (900lbs)
- Rear headroom: 1,026mm (40.4")
- Rear hiproom: 1,339mm (52.7")
- Rear legroom: 965mm (38.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,412mm (55.6")
- Towing capacity: 1,089kg (2,400lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.2m (17.2')
- Wheelbase: 2,616mm (103.0")
- Display: analog
- Front reading lights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Traction control
Standard Features
- Black Roof Rails
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.2Out of 5
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2012. Subaru Forester review.
By Kenneth francis | on 1/24/2025 11:32:30 PM
My 2012 Subaru Forrester Limited edition is the best car I ever owned just finished paying for it a few years ago and I’ll never get rid of it thank you Subaru… - 4.0
LOVE my Forester
By Harrison P | on 7/24/2024 1:57:31 AM
I’ve put 86,000 on Windsor over the past 8 years, and I’ve loved them all. The Forester is wonderfully capable in all conditions, doesn’t break the bank with gas, cheap and easy to work on, and is reliable out the wazoo. He’s never left me stranded, and I’ve only had a few major repairs—mostly from lack of routine maintenance. I hope to keep driving him for the next 86,000, or as long as he lets me. Windsor’s done everything I’ve asked, and then some. He’s taken me across the country and back 5 times—4 of which in 6 months. I used to live on top of a mountain in rural Wyoming, and he got me up and down every single time, in up to 8 inches of fresh snow. I would leave him parked for 2 weeks every month, and he started right up and hit the ground running. With the computer AWD, all-season tires were perfectly adequate. I would routinely be at ski mountain lots next to the big 4x4 trucks, and had just as many people and skis as they did! The interior on the 2010 year generation is perfect. The seats are comfy, I love the huge sunroof when the weather’s good, and the heated seats when it’s not. I love the no-frills approach even more. Never had an issue with electronics inside or outside, and I don’t plan on it. It’s definitely not as spacious as some of the larger SUV’s out there, but is perfectly enough for your average dorm room. Can’t say enough great things about the 2010 Forester. But that was my attempt. Now for the unpleasantries. If you grab one of these from 09-11, make sure the head gasket was replaced if the mileage is over 75, lest you pay the 3k to replace it. I really wish I’d known about it when I got it, but it’s paid off. I also really wish the gas mileage was better, given the new ones are easily getting 30+ mpg. All in all, I’ve loved my Forester. Would I buy another one? Sure! Should you? I recommend it!…
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