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2008 Subaru Forester Overview

Likes:

  • Handling and maneuverability
  • Great outward visibility and easy parking
  • Rugged enough for mild off-roading
  • Boxy style affords abundant, usable cargo space
  • Easy liftgate and low loading height

Dislikes:

  • Thinly padded front seats
  • Some road and wind noise inside
  • Electronic stability control not offered
  • Lacks available Bluetooth or nav

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

In putting together this comprehensive review covering the 2008 Subaru Forester, the automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted with a number of review sources. To help you compare it with rival models, TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Forester and ...

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

Auto experts at TheCarConnection.com note some mixed reactions to the appearance of the 2008 Subaru Forester, with its rugged but plain styling and a boxy body that affords a lot of interior space. Observing that "it looks more like a tall wagon than a traditional SUV," Cars.com...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man X $21,195 / $20,015 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man X PZEV $21,395 / $20,226 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto X $21,995 / $20,742 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto X PZEV $22,195 / $20,953 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man Sports X $21,695 / $20,475 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man Sports X PZEV $21,895 / $20,686 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto Sports X $22,495 / $21,202 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto Sports X PZEV $22,695 / $21,413 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg $22,695 / $21,354 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man X w/Premium Pkg PZEV $22,895 / $21,564 City: 20
Hwy: 27
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg $23,495 / $22,081 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto X w/Premium Pkg PZEV $23,695 / $22,291 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed $26,695 / $24,930 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto X L.L. Bean Ed PZEV $26,895 / $25,141 City: 20
Hwy: 26
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man Sports XT $26,995 / $25,297 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man Sports XT PZEV $26,995 / $25,297 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto Sports XT $27,995 / $26,206 City: 18
Hwy: 23
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto Sports XT PZEV $27,995 / $26,206 City: 18
Hwy: 23
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man XT Ltd $27,895 / $26,116 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Man XT Ltd PZEV $27,895 / $26,116 City: 19
Hwy: 24
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto XT Ltd $28,895 / $27,025 City: 18
Hwy: 23
2008 Subaru Forester: 4dr Auto XT Ltd PZEV $28,895 / $27,025 City: 18
Hwy: 23

Other Choices:

The Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned for 2008, and it has a very spacious interior, with comfortable seating and a smooth ride. The CR-V is also more fuel-efficient, but it just isn't much fun to drive and it's not as rugged when taking on the rutted trail to a campsite. The Outlander is a different type of crossover; it also caters more to on-road performance, but it has a decidedly sporty character, with a firm ride and very crisp handling. On paper, it competes closely with the 2008 Subaru Forester, but in reality, it's quite a bit heavier and just doesn't feel as nimble. However, both of these models have the Forester beat for refinement. Another choice, for those who appreciate the Forester's boxiness and city-friendliness, is the Scion xB. The Scion has a lower price than the Forester, with a similar nimble feel on the road, and it's more fuel-efficient. However, it doesn't have the rugged ability or the all-wheel drive of the Subaru.

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