Used 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited Crossover SUV Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited Crossover SUV

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 Pros The 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover's has been handed a host of plaudits for the strengths of its AWD drive rated among the best available on any off road vehicle and in a class of its own among SUVs. Come rain or snow, Forester 2.5 will cope with the toughest of conditions.

 Pros The 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover has earned a reputation as offering the best value for money in SUV category, with the equivalent Toyota and Honda versions much more expensive, and with considerably fewer features, both inside and outside the vehicle.

 Pros The 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover has received rave reviews on its ease of handling and tremendous fuel economy, earning praise as an ideal dual purpose vehicle, suitable for a family either medium or large, backed up by five comfortable seats with ample leg room as well as height for big people. The Forrester will carry five people and their luggage on any road trip. It will also fulfill the role of a light cargo carrier with ease.

 Cons The 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover's transmission has only four speeds to choose from with reports that the lack of gear options make for lack luster petrol consumption, especially when driving in city conditions according to independent reviews.

 Cons The 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover comes with a manufacturer's advertised fuel consumption at 21 miles per gallon for city driving, while many drivers report consumption in the city as being as low as 18 miles per gallon.

 Cons In even minor windy conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover drivers have reported that the vehicle can be difficult to handle, due to its height and relatively narrow displacement.

 Cons The 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 Limited Crossover has been described as noisy and certain surfaces, its engine noise can be obtrusively loud.