2008 Subaru Forester 

Leading an active lifestyle? Always on the go? Then we certainly designed and built the 2008 Forester lineup with you in mind. With its well-equipped interior, stellar crash-test safety record and versatile, easily accessible cargo area you have just found yourself a trusted ally for the daily grind. For days when you need to get away - its Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD system and heavy-duty raised suspension add rugged capability to the Forester's sedan-like feel. Powered by a peppy 2.5L SUBARU BOXER engine, the 2.5X line adds an Anniversary Edition loaded with celebratory features. More creature comforts appear in the 2.5XS, while the 2.5XS Premium spoils you with luxurious leather and an enormous moonroof. The turbocharged 2.5XT, meanwhile, offers 224 horsepower and an aggressive, new front fascia. Tough choice. No wrong decision.

The 2008 Forester's athletic, performance-inspired design blends beautifully with the contemporary elegance of its lines. In fact, with a variety of available features such as splash guards, a large power-sliding glass moonroof, body-colored door mirrors with integrated LED turn signals and body-color cladding to supplement its compact profile, Forester straddles the road with charisma and poise. Topped by the powerful-looking 2.5XT with 17'' aluminum wheels, a hood scoop, and an aggressive, new front fascia to complement its 224-horsepower SUBARU BOXER engine, versatility has never looked so impressive.

Good visibility is the very foundation of road safety. When snow, fog or rain threatens to impede it, the multi-reflector halogen fog lights will help you get home safely.

There is added convenience and safety in Forester's every detail - like its heated, power adjustable, foldable door mirrors. You will be able to quickly defrost in wintertime, avoid losing them in tight situations and remain clearly visible in any kind of weather with the integrated LED turn signals (on the 2.5XS and 2.5XT models).

The outdoors are a flick of a switch away. An available massive, power-sliding glass moonroof lets you enjoy the fresh air and the sun on the warmer days and the benefit of natural light when the temperature cools.

The Forester 2.5XT's Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights guarantee superior illumination of the road ahead in all weather and lighting conditions. Do not let anything that lies ahead surprise you.

Protect your Forester from mud, snow and pebbles at all times with available splash guards, whether it is while you run your errands or when giving in to its go-anywhere, in-any-kind-of-weather capabilities.

Contemporary and comfortable: a perfect setting for you to enjoy your daily commute, whether you are running errands or just having fun. The 2008 Forester's stylish cabin, with its ergonomic and versatile design, high-positioned seats and a large front windshield that allows a wide-angle, unobstructed view of the road ahead, will instill a sense of ease and confidence in your daily driving routines and your countryside escapades alike. Accented by luxurious leather upholstery available with the 2.5XS Premium and 2.5XT models, this truly could be your home away from home. Just relax and enjoy the drive.

Help keep cool with standard air conditioning. Forester 2.5XS and 2.5XT models gain automatic climate control, enabling you to travel in complete comfort, regardless of the time of year.

Available heated front seats help keep things toasty inside, even when things are at their worst outside.

All Forester models feature a powerful AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers. Forester 2.5XS and 2.5XT models are enhanced with a 6CD/MP3/WMA Premium audio system, 6 speakers and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio compatibility, letting you experience music on the most refined levels.

Do you keep all of your favourite tunes in your portable music player? Not a problem - simply connect it to the Forester's premium audio system and enjoy them while you drive.

Wherever the 2008 Forester's go-anywhere spirit may lead you, its outstanding safety features will protect you along the way.  Its high seating position, large windshield and optimized pillar placement allow a wide field of vision to see potential problems long before they happen.  The superior handling capabilities of  Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD give you superb vehicle control to avoid them.  At the same time, the Forester's passive safety systems guarantee an unprecedented level of protection if an accident is unavoidable.  An advanced ring-shaped reinforcement frame, active front-seat head restraints and multiple airbags make the Forester safer than ever and have helped earn it a 5-star crash test rating.

A uniform, interconnected, energy-absorbing barrier of protection comprised of the roof, door pillars, window pillars and floor envelops the entire passenger cabin and helps to dissipate impact energy from any direction.

In the event that an accident is unavoidable, every Forester model is equipped with dual-stage deployment front airbags and front side-impact airbags with head and chest protection.

In the event of a rear-end collision the active front-seat head restraints automatically move forward towards the head and neck of the occupant to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries.

The ISO-FIX/LATCH child seat anchor system allows you to securely fasten your child's safety seat and a rear-door child safety locking system adds an extra layer of security.

The Forester 2.5XT (4EAT) now features Vehicle Dynamics Control. This system employs a network of sensors to detect when a loss of control is imminent, then makes precise adjustments - altering AWD torque split, applying brake pressure to individual wheels and revising engine power output - to restore vehicle stability.

Versatility is the essence of the Forester's design. You will bear witness to it at every step of your busy schedule, whether you take your kids and their equipment to a hockey game, head for the camp grounds or search for a parking spot at the grocery store. Featuring a low cargo floor, 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats that reveal a larger cargo area and a number of smart storage compartments throughout, the entire cabin offers 3,407 L of flexible and comfortable space. You can also securely transport any oversized objects with the roof rails and available lockable crossbars. Roomy beyond its looks, the Forester compact design will never cease to surprise you.

Versatile throughout, the Forester offers resourceful ways of making sure that your gear and cargo also travel safely. Use the gear bars to fasten your cargo or to attach a cargo net and transport it worry-free.