1. SUBARU FORESTER (SH SERIES) - BASIC SPECS Item Details Engine Options 2.0L EJ20 / FB20 (Petrol) OR 2.5L EJ25 (Petrol) Engine Layout Horizontally-Opposed (Boxer) 4-Cylinder Gearbox 4-speed Automatic / 5-speed Manual Drivetrain Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Ground Clearance 215 mm Fuel Tank 60 Litres Boot Space 450 Litres (Expands significantly with the rear seats folded down) 2. ATTRACTIVE FEATURES FOR THE SH FORESTER 1. Permanent Symmetrical AWD: Unlike modern crossovers that only power two wheels until slippage occurs, this generation routes mechanical power to all four wheels continuously for superior traction in mud or heavy rain. 2. Traditional Geared Automatic Transmission: It utilizes a robust, traditional 4-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox instead of a delicate CVT, making it highly durable and cheaper to fix if a transmission issue occurs. 3. Excellent Ground Clearance: The 215mm ride height easily clears deep road potholes and tall city speed bumps without scraping the exhaust system. 4. Boxy Cargo Practicality: The square rear profile minimizes blind spots and creates an incredibly wide, flat loading deck perfect for bulky luggage or camping gear. ________________________________________