Longer nose, bulkier body sides than the sleeker 2009-2013 Forester. "Functional shape" puts it in the best light. Could be worse.
Slight up-kick in belt line after the doors a rare concession to aesthetics. This is worse. Both aesthetically and functionally.
Limited adds leather. But much hard plastic remains. Engineers could have penned this somewhat dated, simple-to-a-fault design.
Clear conventional gauges and three big knobs for HVAC. Most controls are easy to use. This is the exception.
Drift-o-meter. Yellow bars indicate operation of the traction control, stability control, or ABS. Highest average for the trip from school to home. Typically 23-27.
Official cargo space with the seat up is 34.4 cu. ft., a few below Honda and Toyota. Official cargo space with the rear seat folded is a class-leading 74.7 cu. ft.