2009 Subaru Forester

The standard features of the Subaru Forester 2.5 X w/Premium & All Weather Pkg (A4) include 2.5L H-4 170HP engine, 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17" alloy wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an all-wheel drive.

There are 17 other Forester trims available:
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Awards and Accolades

Source:	Category:	Award:	Date:
ALG	Residual Value Awards	Compact Utility Vehicle	11/20/08
Consumer Reports	Best in class: Family-friendly vehicles	Affordable SUV
Consumer Reports	Best in class: Fuel-efficient vehicles	Small SUVs
Consumer Reports	Best in class: Safety	Small SUVs
Consumer Reports	Best in class: SUVs, wagons & pickups	Small SUVs
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety	Top Safety Pick	Small SUVs	11/15/07
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety	Top Safety Pick	Small SUVs	11/25/08
Motor Trend	Automobiles of the year	SUV of the year	10/16/08

Expert Reviews

Edmunds.com 2010 Subaru Forester Overview

Vehicle Overview from Edmunds.com

"Subaru owners are clearly a fiercely loyal bunch. The brand's commercial showing an owner habitually going from one beloved Forester to the next is no exaggeration. The reasons why, though, are a bit harder to discern. Perhaps..."
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2010 Subaru Forester Review

Foul weather capable and enjoyable to drive.

"The Subaru Forester offers foul weather capability with its all-wheel-drive system and it excels on unpaved roads and in other less-than-perfect driving conditions. Forester is stable and rugged off road, while there are no harsh spots to the highway ride. Overall, the Forester compares favorably to the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and other compact SUVs.

Sam Moses filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Los Angeles; with NCTD staff reports."
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Test Drive: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X

Bigger, better and still a true Subaru

"Bigger, better and still a true Subaru"
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Customer Ratings and Reviews

"I took a test drive on the back roads of Arizona. This SUV zipped right up a 35 degree incline with no problem. It was as if the SUV itself was having fun. There were some deep ruts in the road and I hardly felt them. The vehicle has excellent rock clearance. The seats are very comfortable. I traded in my 2008 Chevy Truck for the Forrester and I don't regret it one bit."

Starlyn L - June, 2008
PRESCOTT VLY , Arizona

"No power. Needs a five speed automatic transmission. Sound system poor. Feels cheaply made inside. Dash controls feel like they will fall off when they are used. "

John W - December, 2009
Idaho Falls , Idaho

"Unhappy. The advertized price if for a manual transmission. (Have to add $1200 extra for automatic: (false advertising)). The version 2.5X is stripped down version. (removed roof racks, removed fog lights, manual A/C..)

Once you start the car, have to wait for at least 3 min for the blue light (coolant temp low) to go away!!!!

Had it for 2 weeks, developed a huge windshield crack (service manager needed a flashlight to find the microscopic chip..) Basically not built to be of outdoorsman quality. If you have to buy, do go with the premium/limited version. (do not recommend the stripped down model.)"

Herv S - February, 2009
New Haven , Connecticut

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About 2009 Subaru Forester Photos
Autobytel, Inc. staff photographers are provided Forester vehicles from the manufacturer to shoot Subaru Forester photos. Our photographers provide the most appropriate and effective 2009 Subaru Forester pictures to assist consumers in their 2009 Subaru Forester research.

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2009 SUBARU FORESTER SUMMARY

2009 Subaru Forester X w/Premium & All Weather Pkg (A4)