Subaru Forester's Sport Utility Tough, Car Easy crossover design blends positive SUV attributes such as a high seating point and interior versatility with passenger car comfort, handling and fuel efficiency.
Forester meets all Federal passenger car safety standards and achieved the highest rating ("good") in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) frontal-offset and sideimpact crash tests.
What's New for 2008
Turbo models equipped with optional automatic transmission now feature the Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) version of Symmetrical AWD, along with Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) stability system and traction control.
Revisions to exterior and interior trim on Forester Sports models include STI-style front bumper, black painted surrounds for headlights and tail lights, new 6-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels, silver-painted roof rails and leather wrapped shifter and parking brake handle.
Forester Sports 2.5 XT, in addition to changes on Sports 2.5 X, also gains body-color roof spoiler with LED high-mount stop lamp and 17-inch 10-spoke STI-style alloy wheels.
L.L.Bean model gains standard auto-dimming rear-view mirror with HomeLink feature, plus rear cargo area carpeting and a standard cargo accessory tray.
Audio system with seven upgraded speakers, including subwoofer, featured in Forester Sports models and L.L.Bean Edition as standard.