Subaru's 2012 Forester is a standard all wheel drive compact SUV which is roomy, well-mannered, and affordble. New Car Test Drive commented that "We found the Forester dazzling in its sure-footedness and comfortable ride, never once whimpering in the face of abuse."

The Subaru Forester comes with a wide range of available accessories to include in any of its six trim options: 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5X Limited, 2.5X Touring, 2.5 XT Premium, and 2.5 XT Touring.

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X

• 2.5-liter, 170-horespower engine
• 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway
• Symmetrical all-wheel drive, vehicle dynamics control
• Large rear hatch and cargo area, underfloor rear cargo area storage, 60/40-split fold-down rear seats
• AM/FM/CD system

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium

• 2.5-liter, 170-horespower engine
• 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway
• 10-way power driver’s seat
• Raised roof rails, optional chrome detailing
• 4-speaker audio system with USB port and iPod® control,Bluetooth^®  hands-free phone and audio streaming

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited

• 2.5-liter, 170-horespower engine
• 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway, standard automatic transmission
• Leather-trimmed upholstery
• Standard all-weather package, including heated seats, heated side mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer
• Automatic climate control system, available GPS navigation system

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring

• 2.5-liter, 170-horespower engine
• 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway
• Dual-zone automatic climate control, electroluminescent gauges
• High-intensity discharge headlights
• Silver-finished roof rails
• 7-speaker audio system with subwoofer and HD Radio

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium

• 2.5 liter, 224-hp turbocharged engine
• 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway
• 8.9 inches of ground clearance
• Standard 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
• Dual-zone automatic climate control, electroluminescent gauges
• Available panoramic moonroof

2012 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

• 2.5 liter, 224-hp turbocharged engine
• 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway
• Dual-zone automatic climate control, platinum leather interior
• High-intensity discharge headlights
• 7-speaker audio system with subwoofer and HD Radio

Standard Safety Features

• Six front, front seat-side and side-curtain airbags
• Antilock braking system, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist
• Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
• Front-seat head restraints
• Rollover sensor

Not only is the 2012 Subaru Forester a great pick for families, it also has received the 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick.