The Subaru Forester I (SF) is a crossover SUV produced from 1997 to 2002. It is the 1st of 4 generations of the Forester in our catalog.
Engines: 2.0 (EJ20 (EJ201/EJ205)), 122 hp. Transmission: manual; all-wheel drive. Length 4,450 mm, wheelbase 2,525 mm, fuel tank 60 L.
Facelift: 2000. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 1997–2002 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 2.0 |
| Engine code | EJ20 (EJ201/EJ205) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 122 hp |
| Torque | 184 Nm |
| Transmission | manual, 5-speed |
| Gearbox model | 5MT |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Fuel tank | 60 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) | Over 20 years (×0.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | ≈ 16,475 ₸ | ≈ 11,532 ₸ | ≈ 8,238 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: oil traces on the boxer cylinder heads; emulsion, overheating.
Tip: Overheating must be avoided at all costs.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 195/70R15, 205/70R15, 215/60R16, 215/55R17; bolt pattern 5x100. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.0, code EJ20 (EJ201/EJ205), 122 hp, 184 Nm.
manual (5MT).
Fuel tank 60 l.
For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.