Road TestCar reviews - Subaru - Forester - 2.5i-SSubaru modelsOverviewSubaru’s return to form continues apace as new Forester nudges segment benchmark4 Feb 2019 ONCE a quirky and segment-defining pioneer of the compact SUV genre, the Subaru Forester has recently been through a couple of comparatively uninspiring generations. Solid all-rounders but nothing special.
None of these harmed sales in any way, perhaps in part to the brand’s sterling reputation for sturdiness and safety – plus an enviable level of customer loyalty – but mostly due to the global rise in SUV popularity.
For the latest fifth-generation Forester, Subaru seemingly traced over the design of the outgoing model, then applied its latest thinking in the areas of drivetrain, chassis, safety and multimedia.
The spacious, airy cabin and comfortable ride remain present and correct, as do boxer flat-four engines, standard all-wheel drive and confidence to tackle some rugged terrain. Everything has received meaningful improvements, and criticisms of previous generations have been addressed in a big way.
Don’t let the looks deceive you; the Forester has taken a massive leap forward. Model release date: 1 September 2018 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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