2009 Subaru Forester: Top 2009 SUV of MotorTrend

Motor Trend magazine has picked the 2009 Subaru Forester as its sport utility vehicle of the year, citing its comfort on the road, competency off the pavement and fuel efficiency in a time of high fuel prices.

The award, announced yesterday, came from a field of 13 finalists mostly made up of car-based crossover vehicles, with only three traditional body-on-frame truck-based SUVs. It will be featured in the magazine’s edition that hits newsstands on Nov. 3.

The Forester won the contest because of its value, roominess, versatile powertrains and fuel efficiency, magazine editor-in-chief Angus MacKenzie said.

“In the context of the times, it’s the right SUV,” he said.

Motor Trend magazine has picked the 2009 Subaru Forester as its sport utility vehicle of the year, citing its comfort on the road, competency off the pavement and fuel efficiency in a time of high fuel prices.

The award, announced yesterday, came from a field of 13 finalists mostly made up of car-based crossover vehicles, with only three traditional body-on-frame truck-based SUVs. It will be featured in the magazine’s edition that hits newsstands on Nov. 3.

The Forester won the contest because of its value, roominess, versatile powertrains and fuel efficiency, magazine editor-in-chief Angus MacKenzie said.

“In the context of the times, it’s the right SUV,” he said.

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