Vehicle Details
2018 Subaru Forester Premium Manual Transmission, AWD, Ready for Every Road
Looking for a reliable, versatile SUV with power and precision? This 2018 Subaru Forester Premium delivers on all fronts. Featuring a rare 6-speed manual transmission and Subaruâs symmetrical all-wheel drive, it offers excellent traction, control, and driver engagement in all weather conditions.
The 2.5L 4-cylinder engine provides a solid balance of fuel efficiency and responsive performance. With 117,878 miles and a clean, gray cloth interior, this Forester blends practicality with durability. Its mid-size frame makes it ideal for city navigation, weekend road trips, or hauling gear with four doors and ample cargo space to fit your lifestyle.
Recently added to inventory (in stock for just 4 days), this Quartz Blue Pearl Forester comes with a 36-month/36,000-mile limited warranty giving you confidence and added value.
Key Features:
- 6-speed manual transmission
- AWD for year-round control
- Fuel-efficient 2.5L 4-cylinder engine
- Spacious, functional interior
- Limited warranty included
Whether you're upgrading your daily driver or seeking a capable crossover for adventures ahead, this Forester is a smart, budget-friendly choice backed by Subaruâs trusted performance.
Equipment
This mid-size suv offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. See what's behind you with the back up camera on the Subaru Forester. Good News! This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. This Subaru Forester features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This model is equipped with the latest generation of XM/Sirius Radio. It has a 4 Cyl, 2.5L high output engine. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on the Subaru Forester. This model shines with an exquisite blue finish. Maintaining a stable interior temperature in the Subaru Forester is easy with the climate control system. Easily set your speed in this vehicle with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button. This Subaru Forester comes with a manual transmission. With the adjustable lumbar support in the Subaru Forester your back will love you.
Packages
Base Model. Protection Package #1: Splash Guards; Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate; Rear Seatback Protector; All-Weather Floor Mats; Rear Bumper Cover. Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate. Splash Guards. Map and Dome Light LED Upgrade. Rear Bumper Cover. Rear Seatback Protector. All-Weather Floor Mats. Carpeted Floor Mats. Sunshade. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Used 2018 SubaruForester 2.5i Premium with Starlink
- Exterior Color
- Quartz Blue Pearl
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Odometer
- 117,878 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 22/28 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine
- H-4 cyl
- VIN
- JF2SJAEC7JG430486
- Stock Number
- 6590
Highlighted Features
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Security system
- Power driver seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Protection Package #1
- Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
- Rear Seatback Protector
- Splash Guards
- Rear Bumper Cover
- All-Weather Floor Mats
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: STARLINK
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/60HR17.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/60HR17.0
- Wheel size: 17"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Primary LCD size: 7.0"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 4
- Smart device integration: STARLINK/MirrorLink
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: H-4
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 24mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 28mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
- Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed manual
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 23 deg
- Departure angle: 25 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 221mm (8.7")
- Ramp breakover angle: 21 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- 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. @ 4,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,796mm (70.7")
- Exterior height: 1,732mm (68.2")
- Exterior length: 4,610mm (181.5")
- Front headroom: 1,052mm (41.4")
- Front hiproom: 1,369mm (53.9")
- Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
- GVWR: 2,032kg (4,480lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 974 L (34 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 2,115 L (75 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,067L (108.3 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,011mm (39.8")
- Rear hiproom: 1,346mm (53.0")
- Rear legroom: 965mm (38.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,435mm (56.5")
- Towing capacity: 680kg (1,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,639mm (103.9")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Exterior parking camera rear
- 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
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Tracker system
- Traction control
Standard Features
- Cargo Cover - Manual Rear Gate
- Rear Seatback Protector
- Splash Guards
- Rear Bumper Cover
- All-Weather Floor Mats
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Great value. Plan to drive it for a long time.
By joanjet on Saturday, June 24, 2017
At my husbands suggestion we traded our 2010 Subaru Outback for a 2016 Subaru Forester. We didnt feel the need for all the technology so we opted for the premium rather than go all out for the limited edition. We get great gas mileage and I am thrilled with that. Pick up on the highway when passing is awesome and the cruise keeps it at a nice even pace. The Forester sits a bit higher so as we are aging it makes it easier to get in and out of. Not quite as much room in the back for hauling things as my Outback. My only real complaint are the seats. I find them very hard and uncomfortable. I have tried adjusting my drivers seat every which way but I cant find anything that works. Ive even purchased some sheep skin seat covers thinking they would help but that hasnt made much difference. I read somewhere that it might have something to do with the heating system in the seat but I dont know how accurate that is. I often wonder if the limited edition seats are more comfortable although that doesnt help me now. - 5.0
A wise SUV purchase or lease. XTmodel
By Trustable Consumer on Tuesday, January 09, 2018
This is a great car. Subaru is famous for not having the best exterior design as Germans, but let me tell you, We (wife and me) leased 12 Cars in 15 years. I drove from Honda Civic up to Audi A4 and BMW X3. All people complain about turbo lag on turbo engines but on Subaru it is almost not present. CVT transmission makes this car fast having linear acceleration with few time between the demand for an increase in power . Subaru has many of years of experience in Rallies with turbo engines, while other brands such as Mazda, Ford and Toyota has poor experience (Check reviews on turbo problems for 2017-2018 Mazda Cx-9 and also for Lexus cars). I changed wheels for a wider ones and it looks great and perform better (It has a greater offset). Now, due to its boxy design cargo area is amazing. Lots of visibility and room. Interior design is simple but logic. All controls are placed in the right spot. Also Eye technology has many years on the market. Subaru is the pioneer on it, and it works great!! My sister is starting to have problems with the Honda sensing technology on her brand new 2017 CRV. Her car stops by itself with no reason (it seems suffers from shadowing). Sound system (Harman and Kardon) is great with huge bass. However, No car is perfect. Subaru needs to improve seats. Those are very flat and not comfortable for long trips. I hope the new Ascent will have better seats. Getting 22 MPG in city on premium for a 250HP car is great. Magazines such as Car and Driver and MotorTrend do not like to mention this car or compare to others because it will beat many common competitors such as Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 or Tucson. ANY of them offer a real powerful engine to compete with Subaru Forester XT. This is my Second XT in 3 years. It is a great SUV making a balance among price, performance and Reliability (XT model is still assembled in Japan!!!) - 5.0
Great overall value
By Rags on Monday, October 30, 2017
Great visibility and comfort. Fuel economy has been in the 28.5 - 30 mpg range. Access and interior comfort is much better than the civic we traded. Only 5000 miles at this point and no negative comments. The only problem we have experienced is you must assure the mat over the spare tire cover is pushed forward to prevent it binding the rear hatch.