The Subaru Forester is a bit of a jack-of-all trades. With 4 doors and a hatchback it's able to haul multiple kids and their equipment to and from hockey practice. However, it does that without being a sprawling SUV or a minivan. It's got enough pep for its practical side but if you're looking for a really fun car, this isn't it. The interior is functional but not flashy, with solid visibility and perfectly acceptable comfort. The car is a bit generic in terms of looks (it took me a while to recognize it in the parking lot when I first got it) but it's not ugly. I haven't had any real problems with it, so I'm pleased with that. It's a functional, practical car. It does that well. Being sexy and fun, not so much. But for my needs, that's currently fine.

Subaru has a reputation for quality and safety, and I was excited to experience one for myself.