Subaru Forester

When Subaru delivered its first Forester in 2007, it revolutionised the SUV marketplace. Many feel it was responsible for creating the popular crossover market of today. There had been other compact SUVs prior to the Subaru but none were as accomplished on the road as the Forester. Based on the Impreza wagon platform with a larger and heightened body, the Forester handled better than many sports sedans! Powered by the famous, and extremely reliable, Subaru "boxer" engine (horizontally opposed pistons) driving all four wheels, Subaru were the first manufacturer to successfully combine the handling of a passenger car with all the attributes of an SUV. The build quality is superb throughout and the controls and instruments are simple and clear. With their success in the world of rallying, Subaru know a thing or two about four wheel drive and making cars handle. This is immediately apparent when driving the Forester - you can drive on or off road, at speed, with complete confidence. The Forester is fairly small compared to other compact SUVs, however, it can carry five plus luggage in comfort. If you need a compact SUV and you enjoy driving - there is no better handling vehicle in this segment.