Subaru Forester (08 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 29 May 2008 Last Updated: 17 October 2011 Subaru's answer to the Toyota RAV-4 and Nissan X-Trail, the Forester is an off roader in the old-school mould. Some alternatives may be more refined and comfortable, but the Forester is incredibly capable on tough terrain and makes an ideal choice if you regularly tackle muddy fields. The old car built up a strong following, especially among those living in the country, so Subaru's decision to ditch the estate bodystyle and turn it into a more conventional 4x4 may surprise some. The benefits are a spacious interior and good size boot, but on tarmac it feels dated to drive with overly soft suspension and lifeless steering. 2.5 out of 5 Other Subaru reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 2.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £23,130 - £30,825 View all new prices Used price range: £10,645 - £25,536 View all used prices Get a Subaru Forester (08 on) information pack Next steps Subaru Forester cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 21 models like this for sale, starting at £9,988. Find used Subaru Foresters for sale Spacious interior, capable off road, strong diesel engine available Wallowy ride, bland and dated cabin, limited engine choice, anonymous looks Subaru's answer to the Toyota RAV-4 and Nissan X-Trail, the Forester is an off roader in the old-school mould. Some alternatives may be more refined and comfortable, but the Forester is incredibly capable on tough terrain and makes an ideal choice if you regularly tackle muddy fields. The old car built up a strong following, especially among those living in the country, so Subaru's decision to ditch the estate bodystyle and turn it into a more conventional 4x4 may surprise some. The benefits are a spacious interior and good size boot, but on tarmac it feels dated to drive with overly soft suspension and lifeless steering. Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"Originally there was just one engine - a 2.0-litre petrol that was carried over from the previous..." Handling 3 out of 5"With self-levelling suspension and more ground clearance than most rivals, the Forester is..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"Entry-level cars come with fabric seats while XS models get leather, however both are very..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The light steering makes parking and tight manoeuvres a doddle while the vast expanse of glass and..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Standard kit levels are generous, but they should be given the price tag. The entry-level X model..." Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5"Robust and practical best sums up the interior. It's well put together and feels like it will..." Costs Running costs 2.5 out of 5"Prices start quite high, even for the 2.0X manual and although it comes well equipped it's not great..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"It's no surprise the Forester is a fairly polluting model - especially the 2.0-litre petrol engine." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Along with driver and passenger airbags the Forester also gets curtain and side airbags as standard..." Reliability 4 out of 5"The Forester has a strong reputation among rural buyers thanks to its dependability and the new..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"You're likely to be able to negotiate a decent discount at any Subaru dealer, especially if you opt..." Buying used 2.5 out of 5"It won't be a common car on the private market, so your best bet is to find an approved used example..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"The demand for polluting, petrol-powered 4x4s is shrinking and so you could struggle to get top..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Subaru Forester cars for sale We have 21 models like this for sale. Find Subaru Forester cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures