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Subaru Forester

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings
Price $25,995 – $35,995 Payments
Fuel consumption 7.4 – 11.0 L/100km
No major changes to report for the 2012 Forester. The base model comes with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. It’s powered by a 2.5L flat-4 that develops 170 hp. The XT, which only comes with an automatic transmission, adds a turbocharger that boosts output to 224 hp.

The Car Guide rating  78%

Pros

  • Reliable mechanics
  • Efficient AWD system
  • Carefully assembled
  • Comfortable interior
  • Adapted to Canadian winters

Cons

  • The naturally aspirated engine is barely up to the task
  • Four-speed automatic transmission
  • Turbo version costs a pretty penny
  • Still has rust issues
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2012

Front passenger seat adjustable in height, one new color

Recalls

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