Used 2018 SubaruForester SUV 2.5i Premium (Value Line) 596852A
- Exterior Color
- Venetian Red Pearl
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Odometer
- 65,066 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 26/32 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel Drive
- Engine
- H-4 cyl
- VIN
- JF2SJAEC6JH544411
- Stock Number
- 596852A
Subaru
Forester
Highlighted Features
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Security system
- Power driver seat
- Alloy wheels
Included Packages & Accessories
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- Radio data system
- Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Plus System
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: STARLINK
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power moonroof
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.70 Axle Ratio
Standard 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
- 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: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
- 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: continuously variable automatic
- 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
- 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
Dealer Notes
This 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is the kind of SUV that earns its reputation mile after mile. Finished in Venetian Red Pearl with a Gray interior, it has a timeless look paired with the practical versatility Subaru is known for.
Powered by Subarus dependable 2.5L BOXER engine and legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, this Forester is built to inspire confidence in all conditionsrain, snow, gravel roads, or everyday commuting. The ride is smooth and composed, with excellent visibility that makes driving feel easy and stress-free whether youre navigating city streets or heading off the beaten path.
Inside, the cabin is bright, open, and thoughtfully laid out. The panoramic sunroof fills the interior with natural light, while comfortable cloth seating and a power drivers seat make longer drives more enjoyable. Rear passengers have generous legroom, and the flat-folding rear seats open up a spacious cargo area thats perfect for gear, groceries, or weekend adventures.
The All-Weather Package adds welcome comfort on cold mornings, including heated front seats and heated mirrors. Technology is intuitive and user-friendly, with Bluetooth connectivity, a backup camera, steering-wheel audio controls, and smart device integration keeping everything within easy reach.
Safety is a core strength of the Forester, with multiple airbags, stability and traction control, tire pressure monitoring, and Subarus solid safety engineering providing peace of mind for you and your passengers.
If youre looking for a compact SUV that blends reliability, comfort, and all-season capability, this 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is a proven choicepractical, confident, and ready for whatever the road brings next.
Powered by Subarus dependable 2.5L BOXER engine and legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, this Forester is built to inspire confidence in all conditionsrain, snow, gravel roads, or everyday commuting. The ride is smooth and composed, with excellent visibility that makes driving feel easy and stress-free whether youre navigating city streets or heading off the beaten path.
Inside, the cabin is bright, open, and thoughtfully laid out. The panoramic sunroof fills the interior with natural light, while comfortable cloth seating and a power drivers seat make longer drives more enjoyable. Rear passengers have generous legroom, and the flat-folding rear seats open up a spacious cargo area thats perfect for gear, groceries, or weekend adventures.
The All-Weather Package adds welcome comfort on cold mornings, including heated front seats and heated mirrors. Technology is intuitive and user-friendly, with Bluetooth connectivity, a backup camera, steering-wheel audio controls, and smart device integration keeping everything within easy reach.
Safety is a core strength of the Forester, with multiple airbags, stability and traction control, tire pressure monitoring, and Subarus solid safety engineering providing peace of mind for you and your passengers.
If youre looking for a compact SUV that blends reliability, comfort, and all-season capability, this 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is a proven choicepractical, confident, and ready for whatever the road brings next.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.2Out of 5
- 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.…
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