Subaru Forester (97-03) - Review

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Launched in the UK a month before the Land Rover Freelander, the Forester was showing the way forward when it came to combining on and off road ability and agility. Although the Forester is more conventionally styled it has as much ground clearance as a Freelander and a proper low-range gearbox on non-turbo models. Certainly worth considering for part time off roaders.
4 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Comfort

There is plenty of room inside a Forester, and it is well trimmed for its age. Good refinement, although a bit noisy at speed, with supportive, adjustable seats and a large load capacity. 'All Weather' kit is a popular option.

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

A decent boot and split fold rear seats for practicality, plus there are lots of extra compartments and even a washing up bowl on top of the spare wheel.

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4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

Handles like a car, with little of the lean and roll of off-roaders; chassis was developed from Impreza; good grip.