Question 1

What else is a 2005 Subaru Forester sold as?

Accepted Answer

A 2005 Subaru Forester is also sold as the Subaru Impreza in Japan, the Subaru Impreza in the UK, the Subaru Impreza in the UK, the Subaru Impreza in the USA, the Saab 9-2X in the USA. The Subaru Impreza is the same car under a different badge, so parts generally interchange.

Question 2

Do Subaru Impreza parts fit a Subaru Forester?

Accepted Answer

For a market twin like the Subaru Impreza, parts interchange in most cases because it is the same vehicle with different badging. Mechanical and service parts are the safest; lighting, bumpers and trim can differ between markets, and right-hand-drive versus left-hand-drive affects steering, mirrors and dashboards. Always check the part number against your own car before buying.

Question 3

What does SG mean on a Subaru Forester?

Accepted Answer

SG is the chassis or generation code for the 2005 Subaru Forester. Parts catalogues for older and imported cars are usually organised by chassis code rather than by model year, so it is the most reliable thing to search on.

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