What is the difference between Subaru Forester X and XT?
The X and XS models feature a 2.5 L SOHC EJ253 engine, while the XT model features a 2.5 L turbocharged DOHC engine. Both engines have timing belt (camshaft). The XT model uses the same Mitsubishi Motors TD04 turbocharger used in the Subaru Impreza WRX. All Forester 2.5 L engines are of the interference engine type.
What is a Forester 2.5 X?
The 2.5X Limited adds foglights, automatic climate control, the All-Weather package (including heated mirrors, heated front seats and windshield wiper de-icer), leather upholstery and a six-speaker stereo with six-CD changer.
Is the Forester 2.5 X Turbo?
The 2.5X models are powered by a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed (flat) four-cylinder engine that makes 170 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. The XT trims feature a turbocharged variant that produces 224 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque.
What does XT mean in cars?
Whenever you see the “X” moniker on any Subaru vehicle like the new 2020 Outback Onyx Edition XT trim, the Japanese automaker developed the all-wheel-drive system to have “maximum traction” for all-weather, off-road capability. The “T” means it’s coupled with a turbocharged Boxer engine.
What does XT stand for in Subaru?
Aside from the WRX and WRX STI, Subarus simply aren’t known for speed—but that changes with the turbocharged Outback XT models. The XT badge means a 260-hp turbo-four propels the lifted wagon to the top of the midsize SUV class in MotorTrend-tested acceleration. We’re talking WRX speed here.
What is the difference between a Subaru 2.5 and a 2.5 i?
The 2.5i package features silver metallic accent trim with a knurled finish, while the 2.5i Limited offers woodgrain-patterned matte-finish accent trim. Cloth upholstery is standard with the 2.5i trim level, but the 2.5i Limited gets leather-trimmed upholstery.
How do I know if my Subaru Forester is a turbo?
The sixth character in the VIN specifically identifies the engine. While engine type codes vary slightly, “2” usually means it’s a 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder, “6” either means 2.2- or 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, “7” means 2.5-liter turbo STi engine and “8” indicates a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine.
Are all Subaru Foresters AWD?
All-wheel drive is standard on all Forester trim levels.