2010 Subaru Forester tS
Explore the Subaru Forester tS: history, verified identity, specification references, rarity evidence and real credited photos.
The 2010 Forester tS applied STI’s coordinated chassis approach to the SH-generation SUV. Based on the S-Edition, it combined a 2.5-litre turbo boxer and five-speed automatic with revised suspension and flexible bracing in a 300-car Japanese programme.
A specific SH-generation complete car
STI’s heritage record identifies the 2010 Forester tS and its Forester S-Edition foundation. It describes an effort to improve handling while preserving comfort for passengers, including those in the rear. This is a named finite complete-car programme, separate from the regular Forester range and the later 2014 tS. The shared badge does not merge those generations, their engine specifications or their independently stated 300-car references.
STI: 2010 Forester tS heritage and specifications
The EJ25 and five-speed automatic identify the drivetrain
The factory table specifies a 2,457 cc EJ25, 193 kW or 263 PS at 6,000 rpm, and 347 Nm from 2,800 to 4,800 rpm. The transmission is E-5AT. Keeping those details together avoids substituting the later FA20 and Lineartronic specification under the same tS badge. The figures describe the original Japanese factory vehicle; present engine output, condition and modifications require their own records for an individual example.
Suspension and flexible components address the SUV body
STI names dedicated dampers and coil springs lowering the vehicle by 15 mm, together with a flexible tower bar, rear support and rear draw stiffener. The stated aim was a controlled yet comfortable driving character despite the SUV’s greater body height. This is a coordinated development story rather than an isolated lowering-spring conversion. Inspection should record correct component specification, maintenance and any replacements before judging how closely a surviving car represents the original package.
STI: 2010 Forester tS heritage and specifications
Exterior and cabin equipment complete the identity
The heritage account lists a front spoiler, 17-inch STI alloy wheels, sports muffler and black interior treatment. Leather and Alcantara seats, tS sill plates, STI-marked steering wheel and other dedicated cabin details reinforce the complete-model presentation. These features provide useful photographic checkpoints but can be renewed or transferred. Original sales and chassis documentation should establish identity first, with visible equipment and service history providing supporting detail.
STI: 2010 Forester tS heritage and specifications
A previously held entry now has matched factory imagery
This inventory row was held in Batch 01 because an exact reusable photograph had not been secured. Subaru’s editorial image collection now supplies a specifically dated 2010 Forester tS asset. This profile is therefore a new verified import, not a duplicate of a previously completed article. The photograph illustrates the named factory programme under Subaru’s editorial-use terms; it does not establish the ownership, delivery or current condition of a particular customer chassis.
Specifications and identity reference
| Reference year / family | 2010 / Forester SH |
|---|---|
| Programme reference | 300 cars |
| Engine | EJ25; 2,457 cc turbo boxer four |
| Factory output | 193 kW / 263 PS; 347 Nm |
| Transmission | E-5AT five-speed automatic |
| Suspension change | STI tuning; stated 15 mm lowering |
Rarity and production scope
STI gives a 300-car reference for the Japanese 2010 Forester tS. The separately documented 2014 Forester tS is not included in that programme or treated as an alias. SUB-124 was a Batch 01 hold and has not previously been imported; the newly matched factory image resolves that photo gap. The manufacturer reference remains attributed, with exact completed production and survivor totals blank. Subaru’s editorial-only image terms are retained.
What the photograph represents
Factory-supplied image of the 2010 SH-generation Forester tS, from Subaru’s October 2010 tS collection. It illustrates the named complete-car programme, not a customer chassis history. The 600-pixel original is retained without enlargement.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the later 2014 Forester tS?
No. This is the SH-generation 2010 car with EJ25 and a five-speed automatic.
Why is an earlier inventory row in this batch?
It was held, not imported, in Batch 01. Correct factory imagery is now available, so the verified identity can be added without duplicating a completed profile.
What is the production-count boundary for this profile?
STI gives a 300-car reference for the Japanese 2010 Forester tS. The separately documented 2014 Forester tS is not included in that programme or treated as an alias. SUB-124 was a Batch 01 hold and has not previously been imported; the newly matched factory image resolves that photo gap. The manufacturer reference remains attributed, with exact completed production and survivor totals blank. Subaru’s editorial-only image terms are retained.
Sources and further reading
Research checked 19 October 2026. Linked manufacturer heritage pages, factory announcements, official distributor publications and labelled contemporary coverage support the specifically identified claims. Photographic descriptions identify the illustrated subject. Design analysis and suggested authentication steps are editorial interpretation.
Built in limited numbers
STI gives a 300-car reference for the Japanese 2010 Forester tS. The separately documented 2014 Forester tS is not included in that programme or treated as an alias. SUB-124 was a Batch 01 hold and has not previously been imported; the newly matched factory image resolves that photo gap. The manufacturer reference remains attributed, with exact completed production and survivor totals blank. Subaru’s editorial-only image terms are retained.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Subaru Forester tS
Sources and verification
Source citations are being prepared for this profile.
