The 2022 Forester offers a notable performance with responsive steering, firm brakes, and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Plus, it handles well when going off the beaten path around Danvers, Wakefield, and Reading, Massachusetts.
The Subaru Forester ground clearance is a primary contributing factor to this vehicle's off-roading capabilities. In addition to this SUV's performance specs, we'll tell you all about it below. Here are just a few of the highlights.
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 inches in 4 trims; 9.2 inches in Wilderness trim |
| Length | 182.7 inches |
| Engine Output | 182 horsepower |
| Fuel Economy | EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG* Â |
Read through the information on this page, and feel free to contact Ira Subaru if you have any questions!
2022 Forester Ground Clearance
The 2022 Subaru Forester has 8.7 inches of ground clearance in four of five trims when it's at the following base curb weights, which differ by trim level:
- Forester:Â 3,454 pounds
- Premium:Â 3,528 pounds
- Sport:Â 3,538 pounds
- Limited:Â 3,552 pounds
In the Forester Wildness trim, the ground clearance is 9.2 inches. With this kind of ground clearance, you can travel on even the rockiest terrain without damaging the underside of your vehicle.
Forester Exterior Dimensions
Forester Exterior DimensionsGround Clearance isn't the only Subaru Forester measurement worth checking out. See the numbers for length, width, height, and wheelbase below:
- Length: 182.7 inches
- Width: 71.5 inches
- Height: 68.1 inches
- Wheelbase: 105.1 inches (104.9 inches in the Wilderness trim)
With a vehicle this size at your disposal, navigating through tight turns will be easily accomplished.
Forester Off-Roading Capabilities
The 2022 Subaru Forester also offers lots of features to help with your off-roading adventures, one of which is the available X-MODE®. This system will optimize engine output and transmission ratio while also increasing the all-wheel drive system engagement. The result is maximum traction on even the slickest surfaces.
With X-MODE® comes Hill Descent Control. While traveling downhill, this feature will help maintain a constant speed so you can remain in control at all times. Plus, the Forester also offers a dual-function X-MODE® system that comes with settings for Deep Snow/Mud. As a result, your off-road excursions are no match for this SUV, no matter what the time of year.
Subaru Forester Performance Specs
The Subaru Forester performs just as well on busy city streets as it does on open highways. After all, it delivers a lot of power, a smooth ride, and agile handling.
This vehicle comes with a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine that delivers the following attributes:
- 182 horsepower
- 176 lb-ft of torque
The engine is then paired with a Lineartronic® CVT (Continually Variable Transmission) that produces smooth, seamless shifting. Fuel economy is impressive, too, at an EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG.* With numbers like these, you can spend hours driving around town before needing to stop to refuel.
Additionally, the 2022 Forester comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This system continuously keeps power routed to all four wheels, and as a result, you'll have optimal grip on any type of road. Plus, the AWD system works alongside the Lineartronic® CVT to help reduce fuel consumption! If you get caught driving in the snow, you can rest assured you'll get home safely without running out of gas.
Test Drive the 2022 Subaru Forester!
It's clear that the 2022 Subaru Forester offers an impressive performance. With all these features in place, plus that generous ground clearance measurement, you can take on all kinds of on- and off-roading journeys around Reading, Danvers, or Wakefield, MA, and beyond.
To learn more about this vehicle's performance as a whole, schedule a test drive at Ira Subaru. We'll get you behind the wheel and have you taking those escapades in no time at all!
*Â EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary.
