Model Number Label: Notes

The model number label indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

SJ9EY2A 

Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
1	S	Series	S: Forester
2	J	Body type	J: Wagon
3	9	Total engine displacement/drive system	9: 2.5 L AWD non-turbo G: 2.0 L AWD turbo
4	E	Model year	E: 2018MY
5	Y	Destination	Y: U.S., Canada
6	2	Grade	2: 2.5 i 3: 2.5 i Plus 4: 2.5 i Premium 5: 2.5 i Premium EyeSight 7: 2.5 i Limited 8: 2.5 i Limited EyeSight 9: 2.5 i Touring F: 2.5 i Touring EyeSight K: 2.0 XT Premium L: 2.0 XT Premium EyeSight M: 2.0 XT Touring R: 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight
7	A	Fuel feed system/transmission	8: DOHC turbo CVT A: DOHC non-turbo 6MT C: DOHC non-turbo CVT

The engine and transmission type are as follows.