A 4×4 to have fun with [Promotion]

Looking for a car that’s the perfect fit for your life? Then look no further than the all-new Subaru Forester.

Rugged and robust, this very high-spec 4×4 has ultimate appeal for anyone living a rural life. Find out why busy mum Lisa Sydenham rates the car so highly

None of us would ever want to give up our horses — they are an integral part of who we are.

But irrespective of how much we love our equestrian lives, sometimes we’d all appreciate it if things were just a little simpler.

The brand-new Subaru Forester isn’t able to organise feeding schedules or livery rotas, but it is able to take a lot of the hassle out of your life by providing enjoyable, stress-free motoring.

Which means you have more time to enjoy what’s important — your horses.

‘First-class ride off-road’

The Forester is hugely popular with rural drivers because the car’s capabilities do the talking. It’s not just about fashionable looks or plush interiors — the Forester is a car that’s become renowned for the way it performs.

Whether tackling cross-country terrain with its full-time symmetrical all-wheel drive or comfortably towing a trailer up to two tonnes (fully laden), the Forester is a practical and no-nonsense 4X4 you can have real confidence in. With durable carpets, low-maintenance interiors and a mighty 505-litre boot, this is a car that can take a proper day’s work.

Of course, that’s not to say the Forester isn’t well appointed. In fact it has a host of great features designed to make life easier. And with a starting price of just £24,995, it rates incredibly favourably with 4×4 rivals in its class.

Pony Club mum Lisa Sydenham was thrilled to be given a Forester to test drive for the day. She found it to be both fun and functional when using it for a day’s cross-country schooling with her daughter Charlie and pony Honey.

“It was easy — and enjoyable — to drive across the undulating fields,” says Lisa. “The off-road ride was first-class at all times.

“I also loved the reversing camera — it’s an absolute essential with all the hitching up I do when taking Charlie to events, schooling sessions and Pony Club camp.

“Finally, I don’t have the time to spend hours cleaning a car and I was really impressed with the Forester’s low-maintenance interior. It’s the perfect combination of practicality, performance and comfort.”

Why not find out how it could be the perfect combination for your equestrian life?

To find out more about the brilliantly capable Forester and why other drivers like Lisa rate the car so highly, visit www.subaru.co.uk

Official fuel consumption figures for the new Subaru Forester range in mpg (l/100km): Urban from 25.2 (11.2) to 40.4 (7.0). Extra Urban from 40.4 (7.0) to 57.6 (4.9). Combined from 33.2 (8.5) to 49.6 (5.7). Official CO2 emissions from 197 to 150 (g/km). MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Price shown is for a Forester 2.0D X Manual, manufacturers on the road price £24,995.00. Vehicle shown is a Forester 2.0i XT Lineartronic, manufacturers on the road price £30,995.00. On the road price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee. Metallic paint extra . For built-in peace of mind, all vehicles marketed by Subaru (UK) Ltdare covered by a five-year/100,000 mile (whichever is sooner) limited warranty. See www.subaru.co.uk for full details.

(Photography by Jonathan Davison)

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