2005 Subaru Forester - Expert Reviews

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#1	2005 subaru forester Professional Edmunds Review Source: Edmunds ...all-weather drivability.Published: 10/02/2005 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 2005: The base engine is enhanced this year with electronic throttle control, and a new four-speed automatic transmission is available. An air filtration system is now standard on all Foresters. Also new this year is the 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, which includes a myriad of interior and exterior trim enhancements, rugged cargo area trim and a self-leveling rear suspension. Pros: Standard all-wheel drive, two engine choices, availability of upscale features, class-leading crash test scores. Cons: Price can be...
#2	2005 Subaru Forester Professional Cars.com Review Source: Cars.com ...An eight-way power driver's seat is installed in the 2.5 XS and 2.5 XT. Under the Hood Subaru's Impreza series uses the same 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engines. The engine in the regular versions of the 2.5 X, 2.5 XS and 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition develops 165 hp. A turbocharged version that yields 210 hp goes into the 2.5 XT. A five-speed-manual gearbox is standard on all models except the 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition, which gets a four-speed-automatic transmission. The automatic transmission is optional for the other models. Permanently engaged all-wheel drive is standard on all...
#3	2005 Subaru Forester Overview Source: CarGurus ...Bean comes with automatic only. Other new additions for 2005 include a new wheel design and a 3-spoke steering wheel. A power driver's seat is standard on all but the base 2.5X. The turbo XT has a Premium Package which adds the sunroof and leather seats found in the L.L. Bean. The 2005 Forester is versatile in terms of cargo, with a cargo hold that expands to 64 cubic feet when the 60/40 split-fold rear seats are down. Owners like this SUV for its safety record, high ride height, and car-like handling around turns and in the city. The turbo engine is powerful and fast, and AWD is great in...

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2005 subaru forester Professional Edmunds Review

Source: Edmunds

...all-weather drivability.Published: 10/02/2005 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 2005: The base engine is enhanced this year with electronic throttle control, and a new four-speed automatic transmission is available. An air filtration system is now standard on all Foresters. Also new this year is the 2.5 XS L.L. Bean Edition, which includes a myriad of interior and exterior trim enhancements, rugged cargo area trim and a self-leveling rear suspension. Pros: Standard all-wheel drive, two engine choices, availability of upscale features, class-leading crash test scores. Cons: Price can be...

2005 Subaru Forester Professional Cars.com Review

Source: Cars.com

...An eight-way power driver's seat is installed in the 2.5 XS and 2.5 XT. Under the Hood Subaru's Impreza series uses the same 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engines. The engine in the regular versions of the 2.5 X, 2.5 XS and 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition develops 165 hp. A turbocharged version that yields 210 hp goes into the 2.5 XT. A five-speed-manual gearbox is standard on all models except the 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition, which gets a four-speed-automatic transmission. The automatic transmission is optional for the other models. Permanently engaged all-wheel drive is standard on all...

2005 Subaru Forester Overview

Source: CarGurus

...Bean comes with automatic only. Other new additions for 2005 include a new wheel design and a 3-spoke steering wheel. A power driver's seat is standard on all but the base 2.5X. The turbo XT has a Premium Package which adds the sunroof and leather seats found in the L.L. Bean. The 2005 Forester is versatile in terms of cargo, with a cargo hold that expands to 64 cubic feet when the 60/40 split-fold rear seats are down. Owners like this SUV for its safety record, high ride height, and car-like handling around turns and in the city. The turbo engine is powerful and fast, and AWD is great in...