SubaruThe Subaru Forester 1st Gen was offered from 1998 – 2002 as a compact-suv. This generation spans 8 variants, with power ranging from 120 to 247 hp.
Performance Pick
Subaru Forester STi II Type M
247 hp · 0-60 in 6.1s · 6.1 mpg
Practicality Pick
Subaru Forester GL
123 hp · 0-60 in 11s · 25.8 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed111 – 137 mph
0-60 mph6.1 – 11.0 s
Power120 – 247 hp
Economy6 – 26 mpg
Weight2,877 – 3,395 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Variants (8)
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru1998–1999
Forester
GL
$20,000 – $22,000
120
hp
5
seats
25.6
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru1999–2001
Forester
S-turbo
$24,500 – $27,000
168
hp
5
seats
23.7
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru1999–2002
Forester
GL
$20,500 – $22,500
123
hp
5
seats
25.8
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru2000
Forester
S/tb-STi
$28,500 – $32,000
237
hp
5
seats
24.9
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru2000–2001
Forester
S/tb-STiII
$27,000 – $30,000
237
hp
5
seats
24
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru2001–2002
Forester
S/tb-STiII Limited
$28,000 – $31,000
237
hp
5
seats
24
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru2001–2002
Forester
$21,500 – $23,000
175
hp
5
seats
22.1
mpg
Compact SUVGasolineSubaru2001–2002
Forester
STi II Type M
$28,500 – $32,000
247
hp
5
seats
6.1
mpg