Subaru · model year 2012
2012 Subaru Forester
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Subaru Forester model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 195 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 170 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| 2.0 X | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 174 | 37.7 | Dossier |
| 2.0 X | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 173 | 37.7 | Dossier |
| 2.0 XS | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 174 | 37.7 | Dossier |
| 2.0 XS | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 173 | 37.7 | Dossier |
| 2.0D X | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 167 | 44.8 | Dossier |
| 2.0D X | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XC | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 158 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XC | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 170 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XS NavPlus | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 158 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XS NavPlus | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 170 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XSn | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 170 | 44.1 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 23 | 386 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Forester SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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22V838000 2022-11-10 · model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
SEAT BELTS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2012
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.