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2004 Subaru Forester - Reviews - Buying Guide

2004 Subaru Forester Buying Resources:

2004 Subaru Reviews:
2004 Subaru Forester Review

2004 Subaru Forester Review:

Subaru’s all-wheel drive arsenal is back for 2004 and looking to keep its momentum going. Over the years, the Subaru family has quietly gone about grabbing hold of the market share by offering exceptional handling and safety components along with a highly capable driving experience.

The Forester is the compact sport utility vehicle in the lineup. It glides into 2004 as an early model, complete with a new turbo XT trim that gives you a spine-tingling rush of performance (Forester XT covered in a separate review). On Consumer Guide’s Recommended list for the third straight year, the Subaru Forester rests upon a legacy of quality.

Under the Hood

As usual, full-time all-wheel drive is there to get you out of inclement weather. Nothing less should be expected from a Subaru. The engine powering the 2004 Forester is a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder model that can handle 165 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.

Forester’s engine is mated to either 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual. With manuals, you are saved the annoying task of roll-backs with a special hill holder clutch. This is particularly useful if you’re just starting out with standard transmission.

Subaru puts a lot of effort into its safety package, and the Forester exemplifies this attention to detail. It handles well and has a sturdy construction that absorbs crash impacts. All models have dual front airbags, front side airbags, front seat active head restraints and antilock brakes. The XS model adds limited-slip differential for better power diffusion.

Standard Features, Options Packages and Style

The four-door Forester has plenty of space on the inside—64.1 cubic inches of total cargo volume, to be exact. Standard features on the entry-level X model include a roof rack, air conditioning, cruise control, a split folding rear seat, power mirrors, windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, an AM/FM/weatherband/CD player and an outside-temperature indicator. The XS has heated front seats, an in-dash 6-disc CD changer and more.

Forester XS models can also be morphed into XS Premiums, or Premiums with leather. The former adds a sunroof, while it is quite obvious that leather upholstery is the defining feature of the latter group.



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2004 Subaru Reviews:

2004 Subaru Baja - 2004 Subaru Forester XT - 2004 Subaru Forester - 2004 Subaru Impreza Sedan - 2004 Subaru Impreza Wagon - 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi - 2004 Subaru Legacy - 2004 Subaru Outback Sedan - 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon

 

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