2009 Subaru Forester from the July, 2009 issue
| Reviewed By: | Paul Duchene |
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| Price: | $21,794 |
| Likes: | Functional 4WD wagon, good reputation precedes it. Reasonable space, simple controls. |
| Gripes: | Feels cheap and noisy, with strange sounds from numb electric steering, 17 mpg is thirsty, 5-speed is vague, cloth upholstery unattractive and fragile, bland “sensible shoes” exterior styling. |
| Verdict: | I liked earlier, chunky Foresters but this feels like a bloated, tinny version. Mileage completely unacceptable, since there’s a 37 mpg diesel engine available in Europe. |
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