Overview & Reviews

Subaru has made many small but significant changes to the Forester for 2006. Foresters with normally aspirated engines have a new variable valve-lift system that bumps horsepower from last year's 165 to 173, while turbo Foresters have a higher compression ratio and redesigned intake and exhaust components for a 20-hp boost to 230 and cleaner tailpipe emissions. The manual and automatic transmissions have also been updated for better performance, as has the suspension. Interested shoppers should also note that Subaru has simplified the Forester's trim levels, freshened up the exterior styling and added more thigh support to the rear seat.

• Standard all-wheel drive, two engine choices, availability of upscale features, class-leading crash test scores, rides and handles like a car.

• Costs more than many competitors, tight on legroom in the backseat.

User Reviews:

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  A winner - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Bill - February 26 - 7:40 pm

  This is my 5th Subaru and all have served me very well. The handling and performance are excellent. It has a smooth ride and visibility is excellent. Subaru always produces a durable and well engineered car, so I expect this one to be no different.

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  Great Small SUV - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Jennifer - January 23 - 11:56 pm

  I love this vehicle. I previously owned a Toyota Camry, but wanted AWD. The Subaru Forester handles great and is a pleasure to drive, excellent safety scores! I enjoy driving because of my Forester.

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  Small SUV with Spunk - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By ERM - December 1 - 8:36 am

  Good power on steep hills while rather smooth ride for an SUV. Great value for the cost.

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  "It captures my youth again" - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Frank - November 18 - 3:56 pm

  It lives up to all its reviews and my review is that its an excellent car for todays driving with good mileage and excellent ride and a fun car!

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  Fun Car - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Rick - October 23 - 6:43 am

  My 2006 Forester is a 2.5X with the premium package. It is a fun car to drive; I like everything about it. The car drives like a sports car with good visibility and ground clearance to go on rough sandy roads. I replaced a 2001 Subaru Outback LL Bean. The Outback was a great car but never this enjoyable to drive.

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  Great Car - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Sue - June 29 - 1:30 am

  Love this car. Trouble free miles. Smooth handling, quiet and good visibility. No major problems. Outside temp sensor failed and was replaced quickly under warranty. Handles fantastic in the snow and ice.

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  A really nice SUV - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Jake - May 8 - 11:30 am

  I am not new to the Subaru family; I traded in a 2000 Forester with well over 150K on the clock for a new 06. This vehicle is better then ever. Worth a look for sure..

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  Sport & Luxury - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Karen - April 7 - 10:00 am

  The Forester XT is definitely a luxury SUV to me. It is sleek, but practical. It handles very well, hugging even fast turns nicely. It makes you feel confident. Im never afraid to merge. It has plenty of power. The heated seats are great. It is quite roomy and does pretty well for gas mileage as far as SUVs go. I love the leather interior. It is easy to clean and the overall appearance to me is just classy, but at the same time it is very practical. I feel really good about my choice. I honestly think it is my favorite car Ive ever owned. No regrets here.

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  2006 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited Turbo - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By Ron - April 3 - 7:40 pm

  This is my fourth Subaru Forester. I cant seem to get enough of them. Each new model that I purchase seems to be better than the last. This has got to be the best of the bunch, particularly the acceleration, speed and overall comfort and convenience. I dont know how this one can be bettered except for having an interior dome light for the moonroof model(s)

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  Great Safe Family Car/SUV - 2006 Subaru Forester
  By BiggLou55 - January 1 - 8:46 pm

  If you have 0, 1 or 2 children and/or pets, this is a GREAT car. We looked at many different vehicles in this price range and found that the Forester fit our needs, lifestyle and budget as well as being the best of the cars we test drove. The power of the 2.5L boxer is adequate, but not as sporty as we would have liked. If you want more power, get the XT model, but we chose the comfort over the power and we made the right choice for us. Overall, we are extremely happy with our Forester, and we will definitely buy another.