Subaru Forester
SG5Stock varies — page stays liveThe second-generation SG5 Forester introduced weight-saving measures such as an aluminum hood. It offered improved handling, a stiffer chassis, and refined styling over its predecessor.
Engine
EJ20 2.0L SOHC/DOHC NA/Turbo
Displacement
1,994 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Subaru Forester — representative 2nd gen (SG) imageChassis variants of the Forester
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
SF5EJ20 2.0L SOHC/DOHC Turbo/NA1,994 cc4WD4AT / 5MTSG5EJ20 2.0L SOHC/DOHC NA/Turbo1,994 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
SH5EJ20 2.0L DOHC NA/Turbo1,994 cc4WD4AT / 5MTSHJFB20 2.0L DOHC NA1,995 cc4WD4AT / 5MTSJ5FB20 2.0L DOHC NA1,995 cc4WDCVT / 6MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Weight
1,340 kg
Shipping volume
12.29 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
SG5-1XXXXXXFeb 2002 – Jan 2005Pre-facelift (Type A-C)
SG5-2XXXXXXJan 2005 – Nov 2007Facelift (Type D-F)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This SG5 was produced 2002–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the SG5
What are the main styling differences in the SG5 facelift?
The 2005 facelift (Type D onwards) introduced redesigned headlights, a larger front grille, and updated taillights.