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Photos of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT front view

XT adds more aggressive bumper cover, but (unlike in the past) no scoop.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT front quarter view

The new Forester's exterior wouldn't have been leading edge a decade ago. Chunky front overh

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT side view

XT upsizes wheels to 18s, but they still don't fill the wheel openings. High stance for off-road

Subaru Forester Photos: 2013 Ford Escape Titanium front quarter

Much sleeker, but some find the new Escape over-styled.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT rear quarter view

Probably the new Forester's most stylish angle. But this isn't saying much.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT Premium interior

Materials are good, but the ambiance nevertheless lags due to functional, dated design.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT instrument panel full

For good and for bad, the instrument panel could hardly be more conventional.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2013 Ford Escape Titanium interior

A whole lot more going on inside the Escape. But too much? And less roomy.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT instrument panel

Simple, easy to understand and use controls--except for the nav.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT Premium front seats

Partial cloth upholstery with white stitching attractive. Seats supportive, if not luxurious.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester Touring rear seat

Rear seat photo of tested car didn't properly record. Plenty of room, but no vents.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester cargo area

Competitive cargo volume with the rear seat up.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester cargo area seat folded

Best-in-class cargo volume with the seat folded.

Subaru Forester Photos: 2014 Subaru Forester XT engine

New turbocharged flat-four-cylinder engine is smaller, but more powerful and more efficient.