Motor Trend magazine has picked the 2009 Subaru Forester as its SUV of the year, citing its comfort on the road, competency off the pavement and fuel efficiency in a time of high fuel prices. The Forester won because of its value, roominess, versatile powertrains and fuel efficiency, magazine editor-in-chief Angus MacKenzie said.
The all-wheel-drive Forester with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission gets an estimated 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 26 on the highway.
With a base price of just under $20,000 and less than $32,000 fully equipped, the Forester is a good value, MacKenzie said.
– Other finalists were:
BMW X6
Chevrolet Traverse
Dodge Journey
Ford Flex
Honda Pilot
Infiniti EX
Infiniti FX
Kia Borrego
Lexus LX570
Nissan Murano
Toyota Sequoia
Volkswagen Tiguan
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