Whats New for the 2005 Subaru Forester?
An L.L. Bean package debuts for the 2005 Subaru Forester, adding 16-inch alloy wheels, beige leather seats and special badges to distinguish itself. This upscale Forester also includes an automatic transmission, a self-leveling rear suspension, an auto-dimming rear view compass mirror, and a hard cargo floor and hard rear seatbacks. The L.L. Bean Package replaces last year’s 2.5 Premium Package, and cannot be combined with the turbocharged engine. All 2005 Subaru Foresters get silver trim rings around the gauges and a digital PRNDL indicator.Advantages of the 2005 Subaru Forester: Drives like a car but looks like an SUV2.5XT model with stout turbocharged powerComfortable up front with lots of cargo space in backDeserved reputation for reliabilityObjections to the 2005 Subaru Forester: Non-turbo engines lack powerRear seats are a little crampedNot as large or tall as other crossover SUVsWell-equipped models are rather pricey compared to other vehicles in the classEditor’s Advice: The Su
