• Like other Subaru models, the 2010 Forester employs horizontally-opposed engines. This means the pistons fire on a horizontal plane rather than vertically or in a V-shaped pattern, 180-degrees of opposition from one another. The benefits of such design are compactness, the ability to provide a lower center of gravity and/or greater ground clearance, and reduced vibration.

• Such engines are known as “boxer” engines, because the pistons moves the way a fighter throws punches – horizontally. They are also referred to as “flat” engines because the cylinders and pistons lay flat. In the 2010 Subaru Forester’s case, it would be called a “flat-4” because the engine has four cylinders.

• The only other automaker selling cars in the U.S. with horizontally-opposed boxer engine architecture is Porsche. See? The name “Boxster” has a purpose.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester is rated a Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) in West Coast and New England states, and Subaru makes the PZEV powertrains available to buyers nationwide.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT’s turbocharger makes 12.3 PSI of boost.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s manual transmission includes Incline Start Assist technology, which holds the Forester stationary while the driver switches from brake to accelerator while releasing the clutch.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s AWD system is continuously operating when paired with a manual transmission. When the automatic is selected, the Forester gets an Active AWD system that transfers power from the front wheels to the rear wheels as conditions warrant.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double wishbone rear suspension that Subaru calls a “raised, heavy-duty” setup.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester requires 3.2 turns of the steering wheel to go lock-to-lock.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has a turning radius of 34.4 feet.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X models have a ground clearance of 8.7 inches.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT models have a ground clearance of 8.9 inches.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s angles of approach and departure are identical at 24.8 degrees, and its ramp breakover angle is 20.8 degrees.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s curb weight ranges from 3,250 to 3,460 pounds, depending on powertrain and trim level.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has 40 inches of front headroom and 37.7 inches of rear headroom when equipped with the panoramic sunroof. Without the sunroof, front headroom increases 1.6 inches and rear headroom increases 2.7 inches.

• With the rear seatbacks raised, the 2010 Subaru Forester’s load floor length measures 37.5 inches and the cargo area features 30.8 cu.-ft. of volume (33.5 cu.-ft. without the panoramic sunroof).

• With the rear seatbacks folded, the 2010 Subaru Forester’s load floor length measures 61.8 inches and the cargo area features 63 cu.-ft. of volume (68.3 cu.-ft. without the panoramic sunroof).

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s cargo area height is 31.2 inches (33.9 inches without the panoramic sunroof).

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s cargo area liftover height is 27.4 inches, and the cargo area width between the wheel houses is 42.2 inches.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has a 12-volt power outlet in its cargo area.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has two grocery bag hooks, four cargo tie-downs, and a light in its cargo area.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has a compartmentalized underfloor storage tray.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester can tow up to 2,400 pounds and support a 200-lb. tongue weight.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s bumpers can withstand a 5-mph impact without anything more than simple cosmetic damage.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester has up to 8 cupholders, depending on trim level. All models have bottle holders molded into the door panels.

• If you pop the 2010 Subaru Forester’s hood, you’ll find gas struts supporting it rather than a prop rod.

• Every 2010 Subaru Forester comes with headlights that automatically shut off with the ignition.

• Every 2010 Subaru Forester has an illuminated ignition ring to help find the slot when the cabin is dark.

• Every 2010 Subaru Forester includes a display showing average fuel economy, outside temperature and, unusually, a road freeze warning.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s radio antenna is embedded into the glass.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester’s glovebox can be locked.

• Available on 2010 Subaru Forester’s equipped with Premium or Limited trim is a windshield wiper de-icer system.

• Depending on trim level, the 2010 Subaru Forester’s rear seat can recline for greater comfort.

• Subaru claims 94 percent of all of its models sold in the U.S. during the last 10 years are still on the road.

• The 2010 Subaru Forester is built in Ota Gunma, Japan, out of 100-percent Japanese parts.