22 Apr 2008

The new generation Forester X has won a comparison test published in the weekend edition of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, in Melbourne.

Forester X rated ahead of Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Journalist Joshua Dowling wrote: “Neat new touches: it has reach and height-adjustable steering, an auxiliary input jack and steering wheel mounted audio controls…”

He added: “Rear vision is best in class, thanks to the low rear window line, while ultra-wide-view convex mirrors on both sides provide an excellent over-shoulder view.”

He concluded: “…the Forester makes better use of its available space, has a roomier interior than the X-Trail, is nicer to drive, safer and better presented - -and it’s $1500 cheaper, too.

“Now that the Subaru Forester has grown slightly, we reckon it’s just the right size for these times.”

For the full report, see the Drive section in Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald or The Age.