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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Backward direction
Type A and B audio Type C audio Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the current track/file. Each time the dial is turned, the indicated track/file number will ...

Channel selection by operating the dial
Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clockwise to select the next channel and turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counterclockwise to select the previous channel. ...

Selecting category (only when connecting iPod®)
When the “LIST” button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the iPod® menu is displayed. Each time you turn the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” dial clockwise, the displayed category changes in the following seq ...