I`ve just come from owning an MY05 Subaru Forester XT . I can`t fault the car mechanically or the enjoyment that it gave me driving it for almost 5 years.
But the handling was ordinary with understeer and body roll. The interior noise level was on the high side and the ride unrefined and bouncy.
When you go and look at the current model ,to me anyway it has taken a step backwards with cheap looking mismatch of plastics ,4 speed auto ,same ordinary handling and noise levels and a styling which didn`t grab me.
The Tiguan on the other hand offered a higher quality and visually appealing interior finish , a smoother more sophisticated ride . Superior handling dynamics,lower noise levels.
Not to mention a 6 speed Auto.
The amount of technological difference continues to surprise me too. Speed sensitive radio volume , dead locking doors , MFD etc.
My first impression was that Subaru gave you the minimum that it had to for the price and VW crammed in the most. (Yes the options are expensive though).
To me It came down to what offered more at the time of purchase.
Next time round ????
147 TSI ,Sunroof,Candy White,Mud Flaps, Tow Bar,Scuff Plates ,Tint .
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