Subaru Forester (Natl) Reviews - 2008
The 2008 Subaru Forester is an SUV that comes in 6 different trims - the 2.5 X, 2.5 X Sports, 2.5 X Premium, 2.5 X L.L. Bean, Sport 2.5 XT, and the 2.5 XT Limited. This SUV is a 4-door, 5-passenger vehicle. When introduced, the 2.5 X is equipped with a customary 2.5-liter, H4, 173-hp engine and the 2.5 XT Limited with a customary 2.5-liter, H4, 224-hp turbo engine. All trims have a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive; however, a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2008 Subaru Forester comes with a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.
All of the 2008 Subaru Forester trims come with the following standard features - pre-wiring, front and rear suspension, power accessories, ABS brakes, AWD, alloy wheel, front/rear power outlets, emergency fuel shut-off, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, stereo with CD player/changer and steering wheel mounted controls, keyless entry with remote controls/releases, vehicle anti-theft, power sunroof, tinted glass, bumper step-up, folding/signaling/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, automatic climate control, rear HVAC, cruise, outside temperature gauge, tilt steering, driver adjustable power/heated seat, automatic headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights, and a load bearing exterior rack. The 2.5 XT Limited adds a compass, and leather interior.
Optional premium upgrades for all trims include engine wheel locks, rear spoiler, and a tow hitch receiver. The Forester 2.5 XT Limited has upgrades consisting of traction control, and a universal garage door opener.
The 2008 Subaru Forester is a carry over from 2007 and has a base starting price of $21,195.