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Subaru Forester 4x4


PRICE: £17,995 - £21,895

TARGET PRICE: £17,006 - £20,682
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Subaru Forester 4x4
What Car? rating - 3 out of 5
FOR  Big and roomy, the Forester is more of a 4x4 than an estate. It rides well and is good off-road.
AGAINST  The 2.0-litre petrol engine lacks punch, something that is especially noticeable with the automatic gearbox.
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ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 3 out of 5
Petrol lacks punch
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 3 out of 5
Keenly priced, but bills can be costly
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 4 out of 5
Lots of room and a fairly clear layout
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 4 out of 5
Smooth and well controlled
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 3 out of 5
Sturdy, but not very attractive
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 5 out of 5
Big, roomy and versatile
Refinement Refinement rating - 3 out of 5
Low gearing and thrummy engine note
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 4 out of 5
Six airbags and stability control now
Equipment Equipment rating - 4 out of 5
Two trim levels, both well appointed
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
In the Forester 4x4 range you can choose between 3 models - 2 petrol engines and 1 other
The table below lists each model and What Car? Target Price
Forester 4x4 2.0 X 5dr£17,006
Forester 4x4 2.0 XS 5dr£20,682
Forester 4x4 2.0d 5dr£19,700
 
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In the Forester 4x4 range you can choose between 3 models - 2 petrol engines and 1 other
 
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