The real proof in the Subaru pudding is its ease of operation and driveability. Motorists wanting the virtues of a not-so-large SUV without the accompanying SUV encumbrances would be well advised to closely examine a Forester. It offers a higher driving position than conventional
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| Every Forester is equipped with external roof rails, multiple 12-volt outlets, interior tie-down hooks and cargo bay gear bars. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
passenger cars, great interior versatility along with Subaru's notable all-wheel drive technology. Every Forester is equipped with external roof rails, multiple 12-volt outlets, interior tie-down hooks and cargo bay gear bars.
Also worth mentioning is the generous dollop of standard content included in the base Forester, such as dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, power windows/mirrors, keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM weather band CD audio, and fog lights. In Canada, the Forester arrives in several trim levels, beginning with the
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| In Canada, the Forester arrives in several trim levels, beginning with the as tested 2.5X. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
as tested 2.5X, followed by the 2.5XS and 2.5XS Premium. The top of the Canuck line is the turbocharged 2.5XT.
In the US the entry-level Forester is also the 2.5X, followed by the 2.5X L.L. Bean edition. The top of the U.S. line is the turbocharged 2.5XT Limited. In addition to body-coloured bumpers and side cladding, luxuries such as leather upholstery, automatic climate-control, premium audio and cross members for the roof rails form part of the various trim-level increments in both Canada and the U.S. Subaru also offers an impressive array of dealer installed accessories to aid in transporting bikes, kayaks, ski equipment and the like either in or on the Forester.
