It's the fourth generation of the Subaru Forester and it is safe to say this is getting better with every generation. There are some huge improvements over the previous model. The cabin is bigger and far more spacious. It can carry up to five passengers comfortably; there is plenty of leg and head room and a huge boot. The styling of the Forester has also been improved. Some would say it is one of the best looking SUVs on the market. The front looks much better thanks to the tweaked grille and headlamps, and the contoured, sporty lines along the sides. Inside there is a lot of passenger space - it can seat five adults – and there’s lots of leg/head room. You’ll be impressed with the size of the boot. The design of the cabin is clever; it’s well kitted out and all dials and switches are easy to use. They use soft and high-quality materials on the seats and trims. There are some good engines; they’re durable and powerful. And this is a real work-horse, capable of towing some heavy loads.

•  The CVT Gearboxcan feel slightly jarring in the petrol model

•  Has a lot more room in the cabin than the last model

•  It is capable of towing some seriously heavy loads

•  Much improved over its predecessor in terms of fuel efficiency

•  It's great to drive on-road and is competent off-road

•  Safe car, scored 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test

•  More expensive to buy than some of its rivals