The Subaru Forester is an excellent vehicle. Aside from the highly touted safety ratings it is an extremely reliable SUV. It handles very well with a tight turning radius. Although, not the largest SUV by any means, the cargo area with the rear seats folded down provide enough space to carry any camping equipment that we typically take with us on 4-5 day trips. The acceleration is more than adequate to get up to highway speeds when merging into traffic.

I love my car. It rides so smooth, is quiet and very comfortable. We've driven across 3 states with it and would do it again. It has been great for road trips. It's easy to ride for a long period of time because it's so comfortable and doesn't make me feel claustrophobic. It's very spacious inside without being a very large vehicle. I can have my son safely in the back seat in his car seat and my dog in the cargo area with plenty of room to spare. I love that the driver seat is adjustable. The distance from the pedals, the height and the lumbar adjust for the perfect fit for anyone. It has a larger sunroof than most vehicles and is great for riding with the windows open. I love the height of the vehicle. I feel like I can see better and that makes me feel safer when driving. It's a great all terrain vehicle because it can go off road easily but has a smooth ride on the road. There is a USB plug under the armrest that is great for hooking up an MP3 player. There are three power outlets. One in the console under the radio, one under the armrest and one in the cargo area. The spare tire and tire iron are neatly nestled in a hidden compartment under the cargo area so they don't take up space. The gas mileage for this type of vehicle is pretty good as well. Most importantly, I know it's safe and that gives me peace of mind.