2007 Subaru Forester Exterior Review [ 2009 , 2008 ]
Subaru Forester Exterior Review
Exterior - 5.8 (Mediocre)
Auto writers generally agree that the exterior body-styling of the Subaru Forester doesn't have mass appeal. In fact, MSN claims that it looks quite "bland."
According to Kelley Blue Book, it's "basically a very tall wagon with some added ground clearance." Though Auto Channel says that the Sports XT maintains "a stealth factor," the Arizona Republic asserts that altogether, the "Forester may not impress the neighbors."
Standard on all trim levels of the 2007 Subaru Forester are raised roof rails with crossbars (150 pounds capacity). While the 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition, Sports XT and XT Limited are equipped with a standard sliding-glass power moonroof, only the XT trims are outfitted with aluminum-alloy hood scoops. Although functional, the Washington Post says, "There is something odd, downright ugly, about an air scoop atop the hood of a family wagon. It looks as if the designers are caught in an endless purgatory between adolescence and adulthood." MSN agrees, calling it "cartoonish." New Car Test Drive concludes, "Forester isn't likely to turn a lot of heads."
