TheCarConnection.com's editors read all the competitive reviews on the new 2009 Subaru Forester to produce this conclusive review, and to give our recommendations on it. Editors at TheCarConnection.com also drove the car to provide you an expert opinion on it, and to help you understand why other car reviews might differ.

Subaru's Forester is one of the original crossover vehicles--as are all Subaru wagons. Derived in part from the Subaru Impreza, the Forester blends a useful, cargo-friendly body with standard all-wheel drive. It's a bit more prosaic than its competition. It's gotten better in this new edition, but the basic exterior and interior style are cautious updates of the previous edition.
 
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Overall Rating:
Likes: Dislikes:  
• Carlike handling
• All-wheel drive
• Reduced interior noise
• Improved styling
 • Lots of silver plastic in the cabin
• Only four speeds on automatic
• No manual gearbox on turbo models
• Still not a great-looking machine
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   2009 Subaru Forester (The Subaru Forester is available in 8 trims)
 
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