
Subaru Forester Estate (2002-2008) review
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At a glance
Price new | £16,680 - £25,750 |
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Used prices | £650 - £3,285 |
Road tax cost | £385 - £710 |
Insurance group | 21 - 35 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 330 - 436 miles |
Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
PROS
Quality, reliability, car-like to drive.
CONS
No diesel engine.
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Overview
The Forester won’t seduce you with its looks, lacking the high performance posturing of the Impreza WRX, the imposing bulk of a proper off-roader or the sophistication of an Audi Allroad. However its compromises are also its strength, for it is far better to drive than almost any off-roader and more practical than most normal cars. It won’t deal with serious off-road driving, but will cope with towing jetskis out of the water or traversing muddy fields.
The biggest downside is the lack of any diesel option. A new 2.5-litre engine was added in 2004 and the range was facelifted later that same year.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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