"The 2011 Subaru Forester is a top pick in the highly competitive small SUV segment." Edmunds.com
"Subaru increased the Forester's overall lenght, width and height as well as the front and rear track, and increased the ground clearance of the Forester -- meaning more of everything for everyone." Motortrend.com
IIHS Top Saftey Pick: good performance in front, side, rollover, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control.