The Subaru Forester IV (SJ) is a crossover SUV produced from 2012 to 2018. It is the 3rd of 4 generations of the Forester in our catalog.
Engines: 2.5 (FB25), 171 hp. Transmission: CVT; all-wheel drive. Length 4,595 mm, wheelbase 2,640 mm, ground clearance 220 mm, fuel tank 60 L.
Facelift: 2016. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2012–2018 |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 2.5 |
| Engine code | FB25 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 171 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Gearbox model | CVT Lineartronic TR690 |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,595 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,735 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm |
| Fuel tank | 60 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 consumption.
Tip: Keep an eye on the oil level.
What to check when buying: vibration when pulling away; droning.
Tip: Oil every 40–60k km, despite being "maintenance-free".
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 245/45R19; bolt pattern 5x100. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.5, code FB25, 171 hp, 235 Nm.
CVT (CVT Lineartronic TR690).
Ground clearance 220 mm, fuel tank 60 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.