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2014 Subaru Forester![]() vantom1997 |
Richmond, BC, Canada: 2014 Forester XT Limited, Canada version. |
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2014 Subaru Forester![]() A member in Chihuahua, Mexico |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Engineers could have penned this somewhat dated, simple-to-a-fault design. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Highest average for the trip from school to home. Typically 23-27. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Drift-o-meter. Yellow bars indicate operation of the traction control, stability control, or ABS. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Most controls are easy to use. This is the exception. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Clear conventional gauges and three big knobs for HVAC. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Limited adds leather. But much hard plastic remains. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
This is worse. Both aesthetically and functionally. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Slight up-kick in belt line after the doors a rare concession to aesthetics. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
"Functional shape" puts it in the best light. Could be worse. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Longer nose, bulkier body sides than the sleeker 2009-2013 Forester. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Good traction in the snow. Winter tires still advisable. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
It's a Subaru, what did you expect to see? |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Official cargo space with the seat up is 34.4 cu. ft., a few below Honda and Toyota. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Comfortable seats. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
There's a horizontally-opposed four-cylinder beneath that intake. No need for a cover. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Rear seat roomiest in class, comfortably high, and reclines. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Official cargo space with the rear seat folded is a class-leading 74.7 cu. ft. |
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2014 Subaru Forester![]() LMCRM |
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2014 Subaru Forester![]() LMCRM |
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
Waiting for my purchase at Palm Springs Subaru |
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2014 Subaru Forester![]() LMCRM |
Interior "Platinum" leather seating (Limited & Touring models) |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
XT upsizes wheels to 18s, but they still don't fill the wheel openings. High stance for off-road |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Simple, easy to understand and use controls--except for the nav. |
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2014 Subaru Forester mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Partial cloth upholstery with white stitching attractive. Seats supportive, if not luxurious. |