2008subaruforester2.5xtreview

A very versatile SUV that is very good on gas. Sporty styling in the premium package with all the bells and whistles including the heated front seats and over- ...

It's more practical than the typical SUV for prowling the urban jungle and better for handling treacherous weather on the highway. And the turbocharged 2.5 XT ...

Performance with the base 2.5-liter engine is no more than adequate, though its generous whack of low-end torque makes the Forester feel spirited around town.

A 173-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder powers all but the 2.5 XT, which gets a 224-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. There is an optional four-speed automatic ...

On the road it delivers good handling and braking performance. It's more practical than the typical SUV for prowling the urban jungle and better for handling ...

The top of the range XT is a 2.5 litre DOHC boxer and puts out 169kW at 5200rpm and 320Nm at 2800rpm. Transmissions comes in the form of manual (X, XS, XT), ...

Pros. interior; appearance; comfort; fuel efficiency; handling & steering; value; spaciousness; reliability & manufacturing quality; engine; seats; safety

At its twin peaks the 2.5-litre gave 126kW at 6000 revs and 229Nm at 4400 revs, enough to make it a lively drive. The turbo meanwhile delivered 169 kW at 5200 ...