Access is easy. The hip-high seat cushion height means no step up or down when getting in or out. Just slide right in. Cloth and synthetic upholstery and interior trim of a contemporary Southwestern motif is functional and put together very well. The driver's seat is manually adjustable for tilt and lumbar support as well as the usual directions.
Visibility is great.
Instrument and control layout is generally very good. The Forester's utility aspect is not forgotten. There are plenty of useful, variously-sized storage spaces around the inside. The rear liftgate is easy to use, provides shelter in bad weather, and has an inside grab handle to help close it easily. Passenger car safety standards are more stringent than those for trucks.