Expert Evaluations
2009 Subaru Forester
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- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
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- Acceleration
- Engine Output
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- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
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- Storage Capacity
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- Improved styling
- Improved operational refinement
- Comprehensive safety and occupant protection
- Capable all-wheel-drive system
- Tepid performance from the base engine
- 4-speed automatic seems dated
- None
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- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
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- Mirrors
- Performance
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- Engine Output
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- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
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- Excellent ride and comfort
- Versatility
- Looks much better
- Needs a 5th gear
- Heated seat switches hard to access
- Limited model isn't cheap
- None
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- General Ergonomics
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- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Spacious interior
- Good rear visibility
- Excellent AWD system
- Large hatch opening
- High door sill
- Ordinary styling
- None
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- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Cargo Space and Access
- Visibility
- Stable all wheel drive winter handling
- Safe and solid
- Heats up fast
- Automatic transmission could use a few more gears
- Some drivers may wish for more thigh support
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- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components