The 2008 Subaru Forester is a 4-door, 5-passenger SUV, available in 6
trims, ranging from the 2.5 X to the 2.5 XT Limited. Upon introduction, the 2.5
X is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves
20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The 2.5 XT Limited is equipped
with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 224-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg
in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with
overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with
overdrive is optional. The 2008 Forester is a carryover from 2007.
The 2008 Subaru Impreza is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, sports sedan, or
wagon, available in 5 trims, ranging from the 2.5i Sedan to the WRX Wagon. Upon
introduction, the 2.5i Sedan is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4,
170-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the
highway. The WRX Wagon is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4,
224-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the
highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims,
and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2008
Impreza is redesigned for 2008.
Variable Torque Distribution
(VTD) All-Wheel Drive
3.0 6 cyl
4
5
245 @6600
215@4200
N/A
7 Spoke Ally
18 in x 7 in
19.6 gal
$29,167
$31,295
Manual
All-Wheel Drive
2.5L 4 cyl
4
5
243 @6000
241@3600
17/24
Alloy 18 in x 7 in
16.9 gal
$31,534
$33,995
The 2008 Subaru Legacy is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or sports sedan,
available in 6 trims, ranging from the 2.5 i to the 3.0 R Limited. Upon
introduction, the 2.5 i is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4,
170-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the
highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed
automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 3.0 R Limited is equipped
with a standard 3.0-liter, H6, 245-horsepower engine. A 5-speed automatic
transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2008 Legacy is reskinned for 2008.
Variable Torque Distribution
(VTD) All-Wheel Drive
3.0L 6 cyl
4
5
245 @6600
215@4200
19/24
Alloy 17 in x 7 in
16.9 gal
$29,350
$31,495
The 2008 Subaru Outback is a 4-door, 5-passenger SUV, available in 8
trims, ranging from the Sport to the 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition. Upon introduction,
the Sport is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 170-horsepower engine that
achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual
transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission
with overdrive is optional. The 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition is equipped with a
standard 3.0-liter, H6, 245-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city
and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is
standard. The Sport has been redesigned for 2008. The 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition has
been reskinned for 2008.
The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility,
available in 4 trims, ranging from the 5-Passenger to the Limited 7-Passenger.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, H6,
256-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the
highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2008
Tribeca is restyled for 2008.