What engine is in a 2003 Subaru Forester XT?

The Forester XT makes the pace for the Subaru corner with a new 2.5-litre turbo motor that makes a romping 155kW of power and 320 Nm of torque.

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Why did Subaru stop making Forester XT?

Subaru did comment and stated that they discontinued the 2.0XT Forester because it had sportiness already and did not equate to more power for the new-generation model. The XT version of the Subaru vehicle models are designed for more power and added traction to allow tight cornering with the all-wheel drive model.

Is Forester XT 4WD?

The Subaru Forester has always been one of our favourite four-wheel-drives. And a favourite car, too. The boxy baby Suby will never take you to the top of the toughest trail, but it’s a top choice for people who need a car but enjoy the fun that comes with a 4WD.

Is a 2003 Subaru Forester XT a good car?

Subaru Forester XT 2003 review The Forester has always had its shortcomings, led by the cramped back seat, but it has the edge – for us – over its rivals, mostly because it’s more car-like and comfy than a Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.

What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?

Even with a turbo, it was the little engine that couldn’t. It was decided the larger 2.5-liter engine from the Forester would get a turbo of its own, and the Forester 2.5XT was born. But this is not the 300-hp, 300-pound-feet engine from the ’04 WRX STi. That engine, with its big IHI turbocharger, wasn’t what the doctor ordered for a family SUV.

How much does a fully loaded Subaru Forester cost?

A fully-loaded automatic with the Luxury Pack will cost $44,990. To put things into focus, the Forester line-up now starts at $31,490 for the 2.5 litre X model, while a Toyota RAV4 starts from $27,600, a basic X-Trail from Nissan is $31,990, a four-cylinder Hyundai Santa Fe is $29,990 and the cheapest of the Honda CR-Vs is $31,990.