The 2010 Forester is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 5 trims, ranging from the 2.5X to the Excellent fit and trim, inside and out. Thanks to the engineers' attention to safety, I feel very good driving my Subaru. Quality and safety issues (both very good) aside, the styling has great imagination. So I feel brilliant, and funky, tooling about in my new Forester.
2.5XT Limited.
Upon introduction, the 2.5X is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 170-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2.5XT Limited is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, H4, 224-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Overall.. This is an excellent choice. The Honda CRV and Toyota RV4 are close competotors but purchasers should understand the differences in the all wheel dirve systems of each vehicle. The sunroof is huge and nearly makes the Forester feel like a convertible.
I need to drive more miles to get good MPG data but appears to be 23 MPG. Adequate power. The heated section of the windshield to melt ice off the wipers will be greatly appreciated in the Indiana winters. I am very pleased with the purchase. Tom Wood Subaru of Indianapolis is a great dealership
