Subaru

Subaru Forester

Price $25,995 – $39,495
Fuel consumption 7.4 – 10.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
Updated last year, the Forester offers a standard 170-horsepower, flat four-cylinder engine. A 250-horsepower turbo engine is also available in the 2.0XT trims. The 974-litre cargo area increases to more than 2000 litres by lowering the rear seatbacks. The Forester can tow up to 680 kilograms (1500 pounds). A manual gearbox is offered as standard in the entry-level version as well as the 2.5i Touring edition, while a continuously variable automatic is also available.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 75%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Spacious, practical and comfortable cabin
  • Excellent ride quality on any surface (2.5i)
  • Undisputed quality in winter
  • Flawless visibility

Cons

  • Firm ride (2.0XT)
  • Narrow foot rest that isn't very high
  • Incredibly dull exterior
  • Dated 2.5L naturally aspirated engine
  • Steering is imprecise in the middle

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