The Forester appeared after the introduction of the Nissan Rasheen in Japan with a similar appearance, and the Forester's Japanese competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi RVR, and the Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, the Outback Sport remained in production for the U.S. In its domestic market the Forester replaced the Subaru Impreza Gravel Express, known in the US as the Subaru Outback Sport.

It used the Impreza platform but with the larger 2.5-liter DOHC EJ25D four-cylinder boxer engine from the Subaru Outback, making 123 kW (165 hp 167 PS) at 5,600 rpm and 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. Subaru advertising employed the slogan 'SUV tough, Car Easy'. It was built in the style of a car, but had a taller stance, higher h-point seating, and an all-wheel drive drivetrain. The Forester was one of the first hatchback wagons the idea was inspired by Volkswagen (VW). An item that does not ship directly from IIR's warehouse is considered a 'special order' item and no returns will be authorized.The Forester was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 1995 as the Streega concept, and available for sale in February 1997 in Japan, and to the US market in 1997 for MY1998. Any returns received without an RMA# will be charged a restocking fee and any shipping fees associated with the return. All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Once the item is received it will be inspected and a credit will be issued accordingly. All items must be in brand new and resalable condition. Before shipping your product back please make sure you package it up exactly how you received it and in all of its original packaging. The customer will be responsible for all shipping fees. To receive your return instructions and RMA# please use our online form under Returns and Exchanges! Once you receive your return instructions please ship out the item at your earliest convenience and provide the tracking number to your customer service rep. Any returns for an exchange or refund will be allowed within 30 days from the receipt of your order and must be authorized prior to shipping with an RMA Number (Return Merchandise Authorization).

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