The Subaru Forester Past and Present: 1998-2014

The Subaru Forester is another Subaru vehicle that has come a long way since its introduction. The Forester was first introduced in 1995 at the Tokyo Motor Show, it was later released in Japan in February 1997, and in the USA in 1998 as one of the first emerging crossover SUV vehicles. Now, the 2014 Subaru Forester is Motor Trend's 2014 Sport/Utility of the Year, and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honoree.

Read more about the 1998 Subaru Forester and 2014 Forester below, and be sure to take a look at our 2014 Forester page here!

1998 Subaru Forester Features:

L Trim:

• Anti-lock Braking System
• Air Conditioning
• Power Windows/Locks
• Cruise Control
• Digital Temperature Gauge
• Halogen Headlights
• Fog Lights
• Roof Rack
• Rear Window Defogger
• Trailer Harness Connector
• AM/FM Radio & Cassette Player

S Trim Added:

• Alloy Wheels
• Upgraded Upholstery
• Heated Front Seats
• Heated Mirrors
• Keyless Entry

Available 2014 Subaru Forester Features (varies by model choice):

• Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls (Standard)
• Subaru BOXER Engine (Standard)
• Multifunction Display (Standard)
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Leather Upholstery
• Voice-Activiated GPS Navigation
• Roof Rack
• Heated Seats
• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Rear-Vision Camera
• Keyless Access & Start
• Automatic Climate Control
• Sirius XM Satellite Radio
• Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist
• Remote Engine Starter

Stay tuned for the next feature:
The Subaru Legacy: 1989-2014!


Information via Subaru Global and Subaru Wiki, image 1 & 2 via trialx, image 3 via Autoblog, image 4 via Truck Trend