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Subaru Forester Estate (2002 - 2008) practicality

06 June 2019 by Ben Wall

Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

All models get driver, passenger and side air-bags and the combination of all-wheel drive traction and responsive handling makes it less inclined to lose control on the road, especially in slippery conditions. Security is provided by central locking with deadlocks, and an alarm and immobiliser system.

The boot is only a little bigger than that of a Ford Focus, but it should cope with most family needs and the rear seat backs split/fold and when fully flattened the cargo capacity is significantly greater than that of a typical hatchback.

Basic equipment

The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Subaru Forester (02-08).

ABS
Alarm
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Folding rear seats
Front electric windows
Headlight washers
Heated mirrors
Metallic Paint
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Remote locking
Roof rails
Steering wheel rake adjustment

Equipment by trim level

To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:

Equipment included on some trim levels
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control DVD Electric sunroof Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Rear electric windows Sat Nav Side airbags Sports seats Steel wheels Traction control

Equipment included on some trim levels

3x3 point rear seat belts
Air conditioning
Alloy wheels
Audio remote
Body coloured bumpers
CD
CD Multichanger
Climate control
Cloth seat trim
Cruise control
DVD
Electric sunroof
Front fog lights
Full size spare wheel
Heated seats
Height adjustable drivers seat
Isofix child seat anchor points
Leather seat trim
Rear electric windows
Sat Nav
Side airbags
Sports seats
Steel wheels
Traction control

S standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Cloth seat trim Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Rear electric windows Side airbags

S optional equipment
Audio remote CD Climate control Leather seat trim Sat Nav Sports seats Traction control

S-Turbo standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels CD Cloth seat trim Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Heated seats Side airbags

S-Turbo optional equipment
None available

X standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Body coloured bumpers CD Climate control Cloth seat trim Full size spare wheel Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Rear electric windows

X optional equipment
Alloy wheels CD Multichanger Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Heated seats Side airbags Steel wheels

X Plus standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Rear electric windows Side airbags

X Plus optional equipment
Cruise control

XC standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Rear electric windows Side airbags

XC optional equipment
None available

XE standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Rear electric windows Side airbags

XE optional equipment
None available

XEn standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control DVD Electric sunroof Front fog lights Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Rear electric windows Sat Nav Side airbags

XEn optional equipment
None available

XLn standard equipment
Alloy wheels CD Climate control Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Sat Nav

XLn optional equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Cloth seat trim Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Rear electric windows Side airbags Steel wheels

XT standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Cruise control Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Rear electric windows Side airbags

XT optional equipment
Audio remote CD Climate control Cloth seat trim Electric sunroof Leather seat trim Sat Nav Sports seats Traction control

XT Cloth standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Rear electric windows Side airbags

XT Cloth optional equipment
Traction control

XTE standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control Electric sunroof Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Rear electric windows Side airbags

XTE optional equipment
Traction control

XTEn standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Multichanger Climate control Cruise control DVD Electric sunroof Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Rear electric windows Sat Nav Side airbags