Overview & Reviews

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.

• Standard all-wheel drive, two engine choices, availability of upscale features, class-leading crash test scores.

• Price can be higher than some of the competition, tight on legroom in the backseat.

User Reviews:

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  Good All-a-round Car - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By kdburnsforester - April 10 - 10:00 am

  The Forest XT provides excellence in almost every category w/o much sacrifice. The turbo provides excellent acc + other recent improvements produces enough power at 2200rpms to climb a 5% grade in 5th gear w/o engine "lug-down," resulting in better gas mileage. So far, my combind highway/city gas milage has been 27.4mpg - highway almost 29. The XT /w premium adds luxury to a practical car. The "competition" (Rav4/CRV/Liberty) does not offer comparable features, performance, or handling: more comparable to an X3/Touareg/Freelander. More car for the $$.

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  Big Fan - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By Ronnie Stanton - February 26 - 10:00 am

  Amazing motor car, luxury features are brilliant- rde and performance unbeatable

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  2005 Forester Ultimate Crossover - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By rbidasio - January 15 - 10:00 am

  Subaru Forester was cross-over before cross-over was cool! The 05 Forester XS fits our needs perfectly. A sturdy blend of wagon, car, and SUV makes this offering a super value. Excellent safety and gas mileage also make this an attractive buy. The Forester wipes the competition in handling. It can out-corner and out-slalom anything else in its class. The ride is unbelieveably smooth and quiet. Honda CR/V and Toyota Rav4 were noisey and handled terribly. The Forester won our business due to its low center of gravity and total lack of body roll. Seating position is optimum and the most quality and comfortable seats I have ever felt, and heated too.

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  Fuel saver safe fun - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By GJM - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Just purchased 2 weeks ago and already have over 2000 miles on it.Im getting 30 plus on the highway and Im looking forward to the snow.Handles well.I never drove a stick before but picked it up quickly on this model.

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  So far, very good - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By new to Subaru - October 7 - 11:53 pm

  My pregnant wife and I bought a new Forester 2 months ago. Shes been eyeing Foresters for a while, but I always thought they werent "tough enough" for a big guy like me. She finally talked me into it, and Im glad she did. We just had our first big snow of the year and the Forester was awesome! We felt safe, comfortable, and confident that the Subaru would get us around safely. So far, Ive been impressed by the sportiness, handling, engineering, reliability, and fuel economy. Were getting about 24 mpg. After two months, Im considering buying my own for my next car too, something I thought I would never say. We feel like we made a very smart decision and we highly recommend it.

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  Forester Fun - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By scooby - September 29 - 6:30 am

  This is a very comfortable and fun car to drive. Plenty of power when needed even though fuel mileage is not that good. Fit and finish exceptional.

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  Subaru # 7 - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By ihtpsswrds - May 11 - 8:10 am

  This buggy replaces my wifes 2004 Forester that was hit TWICE while stopped in traffic. An incredibly safe vehicle. We walked away both times with very few injuries. Both times we were plowed by much larger trucks; you should see the other guy:). My wife prefers the zero hip entry height of this over my slightly lower Outback. The Turbo adds zip and a feeling of "lightness" during acceleration and the "smart" airbags front and side are a great comfort. The seat heaters and the climate control system are perfect for the local climate, where an hours drive may take you over a 40 degree temp change. If it wasnt for the outside temp display, you might not notice the difference.

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  Satisfied Multiple Forester Owner - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By Norman Griffin - May 5 - 6:20 am

  The Subaru Forester is one of the best Vehicles that I have ever owned. We bought our first Forester in Sept 1997 a new 98 model. In October we went to Maine to visit friends, We had a very comfortable trip from PA. It snowed 8" and the Forester was a pleasure to drive in snow. I drive 65 miles each way to work and since 1997 our Forester got me there every day. That Forester now has 195,000 miles on it and when we decided we needed new car for my 130 mile commute there was no thinking about it - off we went to our Subaru dealer and drove home with a new 2.5XS. The original Forester is the L version and now it takes my wife on her daily commute of 5 miles. It feels good in the snow she says.

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  Second Forester - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By Phil - April 27 - 9:46 am

  Had a 2000 Forester and replaced it with the 2005 after looking at CRV, RAV4 and Sportage. Though few visible changes, I can see great improvements over the 2000 model in mileage, acceleration and interior trim. This is my third Subaru and they cant be beat for cold climates.

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  The Best Small SUV - 2005 Subaru Forester
  By Bob - March 13 - 9:43 pm

  This is hands down the best small SUV available on the market today. Great performance and excellent MPG for an AWD vehicle. Drove all of the competitors extensively and NONE of them comes close to the quality/features/performance and bang for the buck of the Forester. Feels extremely safe and secure on the road, yet is very fun to drive and a pleasure to ride in. I have owned many vehicles, and this is by far my favorite.