2010 Subaru Forester review
In its first full redesign since the 2003 model year, the Subaru Forester has moved closer to the mainstream than some fans might have hoped it would. The old model's boxy charm has been toned down, and what's left is a compact SUV whose driving dynamics are on par with some of the nimbler players in this segment. A few Forester diehards may cry foul, but I suspect the changes will widen the car's appeal to the market in general. The SUV remains as practical as ever, but now boasts enough refinement to merit serious consideration from anyone shopping the latest Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.
Trim levels include the 2.5X and 2.5X L.L.Bean, along with turbocharged 2.5XT and 2.5XT Limited versions; click here to see a side-by-side comparison with the 2008 model. Subaru's full-time all-wheel-drive system is standard. I drove a number of configurations both on- and off-road at a press event in Southern California.
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Ventilation
Ventilation
To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position.
2. Set the airflow control dial to the “” position.
3. Set the tem ...
Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback)
1) Integrated crossbars
CAUTION
● For cargo carrying purposes, the bars must be used as crossbars and be used
together with the genuine SUBARU carrying attachment. The bars must never be u ...
Parking brake lining
The break-in maintenance for the parking brake linings should be performed at
a SUBARU dealer. ...