Subaru Forester (97-03) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1997 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 Other Subaru reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 2.5 out of 5 Safety A good level of standard safety features includes driver and passenger airbags, plus ABS brakes, The ‘All Weather’ version adds side airbags to that spec. Seat belt pretensioners are standard on both models. Security is taken care of with remote central locking with a transponder key engine immobiliser. There is no alarm. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info 4 out of 5 Reliability Subarus have been a farmer’s favourite for many years and the four wheel drive system and flat four cylinder engines have more than proved themselves. Car check problem points Body Damage from off-roading. Engine/Gearbox Damage to interior trim and upholstery. Other No problems reported. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Subaru Forester cars for sale We have 6 models like this for sale. Find Subaru Forester cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling