The Subaru Forester III (SH) is a crossover SUV produced from 2008 to 2013. It is the 2nd of 4 generations of the Forester in our catalog.
Engines: 2.5 (EJ253), 172 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,560 mm, wheelbase 2,615 mm, ground clearance 215 mm, fuel tank 64 L.
Facelift: 2011. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2008–2013 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 2.5 |
| Engine code | EJ253 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 172 hp |
| Torque | 226 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 4-speed |
| Gearbox model | 4AT |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,560 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm |
| Ground clearance | 215 mm |
| Fuel tank | 64 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | ≈ 29,450 ₸ | ≈ 20,615 ₸ |
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 215/65R16, 225/55R17, 225/50R18, 245/45R18; bolt pattern 5x100. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.5, code EJ253, 172 hp, 226 Nm.
automatic (4AT).
Ground clearance 215 mm, fuel tank 64 l.
For 2026, about 29,450 ₸ 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.