General Information: Specifications: Forester: Mt
| Model | 2.5 L non-turbo | ||
| Transmission | 5MT | ||
| Clutch type | DSPD | ||
| Gear ratio | 1st | 3.454 | |
| 2nd | 2.062 | ||
| 3rd | 1.448 | ||
| 4th | 1.088 | ||
| 5th | 0.780 | ||
| Rev. | 3.333 | ||
| Reduction gear (Front) | Final deceleration | Type | Hypoid |
| Gear ratio | 4.111 | ||
| Reduction gear (Rear) | Transfer reduction | Type | Helical |
| Gear ratio | 1.000 | ||
| Final deceleration | Type | Hypoid | |
| Gear ratio | 4.111 | ||
5MT: 5-forward speeds and 1-reverse with synchromesh
DSPD: Dry Single Plate Diaphragm