Editing Subaru Forester (section)

===United States===
The Forester trim levels were the 2.5X Limited, the 2.5X Premium, the 2.5X, and the 2.5XT Limited and 2.5XT Premium both with [[turbocharger|turbo]]. The interior color was either black or light gray, with three upholstery selections, including leather.<ref>Subaru of America Forester sales brochure, printed March 2008</ref> Nine exterior colors were offered, with four colors in a [[Iridescence|pearlescent]] appearance.

Starting July 2009, Subaru no longer offered a special-edition L.L. Bean trim level on the Forester.<ref name="blogs.cars.com">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/06/l-l-bean-subaru.html|title=Subaru and L.L.Bean Part Company|access-date=April 3, 2010|work=blogs.cars.com|archive-date=July 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716093512/http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/06/l-l-bean-subaru.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Subaru Elaion]] is a modified Subaru Forester which was built by Subaru and Elaion ([[Repsol]]-[[YPF]]).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stoica|first=Cristi|date=16 Nov 2009|title=Subaru Forester for Dakar 2010|url=http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Subaru-Forester-for-Dakar-2010.html|access-date=2020-07-13|website=ZerCustoms|language=en}}</ref>

The USA 2.5X model was certified [[Partial zero-emissions vehicle|PZEV]] emissions (rated {{convert|175|hp|1|abbr=on}} instead of {{convert|170|hp|1|abbr=on}}), with a badge attached to the rear of the vehicle on the bottom right-hand side of the tailgate. All other USA models were certified [[Low Emission Vehicle|LEV2]]. The PZEV Forester was available for sale in all fifty states, unlike other manufacturers who only sold PZEV-certified vehicles in states that had adopted California emission standards. The naturally-aspirated engine runs on unleaded gasoline rated at 87&nbsp;octane; the turbo engine (EJ255) requires premium fuel rated minimum 91&nbsp;octane.

Safety equipment included front airbags with side curtain airbags and front passenger-side airbags (for a total of six airbags) and brake assist that detects panic-braking situations and applies maximum braking force more quickly. The five-speed [[manual transmission]] was equipped with [[Hill-holder|Incline Start Assist]].

Some of the standard equipment found on the 2.5X included Subaru's [[Electronic Stability Control|VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)]], 16&nbsp;inch steel wheels, and an auxiliary audio jack for [[MP3]] players. Optional equipment included 17&nbsp;inch alloy wheels, panoramic [[moonroof]], heated front seats, and heated side-view mirrors. The [[L.L. Bean]] edition added automatic climate control, leather upholstery, an upgraded stereo with six speakers and a six-disc in-dash CD changer over the four-speaker stereo with single-disc CD player, and an in-dash navigation system, as well as L.L. Bean signature floor mats and rear cargo tray.

The 2.5 XT came with the premium stereo standard, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels, and the panoramic moonroof. The 2.5 XT Limited added leather upholstery with heated front seats, in-dash navigation, a rear spoiler, and automatic climate control. For 2009, XT models came only with a four-speed automatic with Sport Shift.