2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Limited pictures Photo 19 of 32

Well, first off, some might call the Subaru Forester the grandfather of all crossovers. Here’s one of the vehicles that started the movement in the late ‘90s when it emerged as a compact crossover wagon (oh that dirty word). The Forester offers a pleasant in between for those looking for a practical go-anywhere family vehicle. The Forester XT model first appeared in 2003 in North America and featured a turbocharged 2.5L engine.

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