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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Locking the passengers’ windows
1) Lock 2) Unlock To lock: Press the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the lock position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed. To unlock: Press the lock switch again. ...

Using the select lever
Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the select lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the select lever toward the “−” end of ...

Acc
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. ...