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Subaru Forester Estate (2002-2008) boot space, practicality and safety
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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.
Euro NCAP rating
Ratings for this model not available
Equipment and options
Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment
(13)
- 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
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
S Standard Equipment
(15)
- 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
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Rear electric windows
- Side airbags
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
S Optional Equipment
(9)
- Alloy wheels
- Audio remote
- CD
- Climate control
- Leather seat trim
- Sat Nav
- Sports seats
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
- Traction control
S-Turbo Standard Equipment
(10)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- CD
- Cloth seat trim
- Cruise control
- Electric sunroof
- Front fog lights
- Heated seats
- Side airbags
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
S-Turbo Optional Equipment
- n/a
X Standard Equipment
(11)
- 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
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
X Optional Equipment
(7)
- CD Multichanger
- Cruise control
- Electric sunroof
- Front fog lights
- Heated seats
- Side airbags
- Steel wheels
X Plus Standard Equipment
(15)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
X Plus Optional Equipment
(1)
- Cruise control
XC Standard Equipment
(17)
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
XC Optional Equipment
- n/a
XE Standard Equipment
(17)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
XE Optional Equipment
- n/a
XEn Standard Equipment
(19)
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
XEn Optional Equipment
- n/a
XLn Standard Equipment
(7)
- Alloy wheels
- CD
- Climate control
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Leather seat trim
- Sat Nav
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
XLn Optional Equipment
(14)
- 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
(12)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- 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
(12)
- Alloy wheels
- Audio remote
- CD
- Climate control
- Cloth seat trim
- Electric sunroof
- Leather seat trim
- Sat Nav
- Sports seats
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
- Traction control
XT Cloth Standard Equipment
(16)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
XT Cloth Optional Equipment
(1)
- Traction control
XTE Standard Equipment
(17)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
XTE Optional Equipment
(1)
- Traction control
XTEn Standard Equipment
(19)
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Air conditioning
- 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
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
XTEn Optional Equipment
(1)
- Traction control
Dimensions
| Length | 4450mm - 4485mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1735mm - 1980mm |
| Height | 1580mm - 1590mm |
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