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The Subaru Forester standard audio system includes a radio/CD player with four speakers as standard issue. Various audio upgrades are available from famous names such as Alpine and Kenwood.

The Forester is competitively equipped. Comfort and convenience features include climate control air conditioning, heated door mirrors, and headlamp washers. The optional All Weather Pack for the Forester 2.0 X is a sound investment and includes side airbags, alloy wheels, electric sunroof, front fog lamps, heated front seats and cruise control.

Subaru Forester

Subaru's Forester is rarely seen on UK roads. This is hocking considering that few other cars offer such good value for money, practicality and performance.

The original Forester launched in 1997 and enjoyed a loyal following among farmers and tradesmen. In 2002 a makeover made it more enticing to the SUV crowd. The Forester by design makes more sense as a workhorse than as a stylish statement.

The Forester’s exterior design looks tough and rugged yet the inside maintains the proportions of a family estate. There are definite signs that the Forester has been designed with off-road capabilities, such as the large headlamps, roof rails and extra space in the wheel arches. The car’s all-wheel-drive and high and low ratio gear settings ensure that it can carry out these tasks efficiently. Ground clearance isn't as good as on a 'proper' off-roader, but the Forester does cope well with rough terrain.

Subaru’s interior quality has improved quite a bit in recent years. More recent Forester models boast much higher levels of comfort than past models. Rear seats fold completely flat and collapse for added versatility.

The Forester offers a better driving experience than its rivals. The lack of a diesel variant explains why the Forester isn't more popular in the UK. When pushed hard, fuel consumption is heavier.