The first generation Subaru Forester made its debut 18 years ago in Japan this month. The 2015 Subaru Forester celebrates with record sales. Is Forester still relevant today?
The first generation Subaru Forester rolled off the assembly line in Gunma Japan 18 years ago. The compact crossover has been manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries and sold under the Subaru brand since 1997. The third generation Forester was crowned Motor Trend's 2009 SUV of the Year, and the fourth generation Car Connection's Best Car To Buy 2014 and again Motor Trend's 2014 SUV of the Year.
The 2015 Subaru Forester continues to roll with more success. It was recently named "top pick" by Consumer Reports in the small SUV segment. To read about the four generations of Forester, Click Here.
