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  Car of the Year 2003


  Compact SUV of the Year - Subaru Forester

Compact SUV of the Year 2003 - Subaru Forester
 
The Subaru Forester comes with a 2.5 litre 4-cyl engine that is about 20% more powerful than the previous 2.0 engine. The range starts at $31,490* for an "X" manual and tops out at $44,990* for an auto turbo charged luxury pack XT. The X comes fitted with air, CD, cruise control, dual airbags, remote locking and more. Higher specification models come loaded with standard features and the top of the range luxury pack includes leather interior trim and an extra large sunroof. The 2.5 litre engine has reasonable power and torque, however the turbo engine is a ripper, making the Forester XT one of the fastest 4WD's on the road.
 
* Prices shown are manufacturers' recommended retail prices (at time of writing) and do not include dealer delivery, on road costs or statutory charges and are subject to change without notice.