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Subaru Forester

A much-loved midsize SUV, the Subaru Forester is now available with a hybrid powertrain – though it trails Toyota’s RAV4 for frugality. Forester fans miss the turbo versions, but the spacious, high-quality cabin and swag of safety tech impress.

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Latest Subaru Forester reviews

Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 2023 review
8.0

Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 2023 review

 

Subaru Forester Hybrid S 2021 review
7.0

Subaru Forester Hybrid S 2021 review

 

2019 Subaru Forester review
8.0

2019 Subaru Forester review

 

Latest Subaru Forester news

Car news, 5 Mar ’24: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance breaks cover, Lexus GX pricing, and more

Car news, 5 Mar ’24: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance breaks cover, Lexus GX pricing, and more

 

New Subaru Forester 2024: everything you need to know

New Subaru Forester 2024: everything you need to know

 

Leaked! New-gen Subaru Forester revealed days ahead of LA motor show debut

Leaked! New-gen Subaru Forester revealed days ahead of LA motor show debut

 

Subaru hybrids have six month wait time but delays on other models slashed

Subaru hybrids have six month wait time but delays on other models slashed

 

Subaru’s off-road enhanced Wilderness variants confirmed for Australia

Subaru’s off-road enhanced Wilderness variants confirmed for Australia

 

Subaru Forester 2023: limited edition 2.5X grade with wireless Apple CarPlay introduced amid chip shortage

Subaru Forester 2023: limited edition 2.5X grade with wireless Apple CarPlay introduced amid chip shortage

 

Subaru Forester 2022: STI Sport gets suspension upgrades, could come to Australia

Subaru Forester 2022: STI Sport gets suspension upgrades, could come to Australia

 

Subaru Forester 2023: price increase in Australia, release date set for Q4 this year

Subaru Forester 2023: price increase in Australia, release date set for Q4 this year

 

Subaru Forester 2022: four month wait across the range for for Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander rival

Subaru Forester 2022: four month wait across the range for for Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander rival

 

Subaru halts production in Japanese factories that build Forester, Outback and XV

Subaru halts production in Japanese factories that build Forester, Outback and XV

 

Subaru Wilderness models: Australian release of off-road models draws closer to confirmation

Subaru Wilderness models: Australian release of off-road models draws closer to confirmation

 

Subaru Forester 2022: Wilderness trim on the cards for Australia this year, turbo engine less likely

Subaru Forester 2022: Wilderness trim on the cards for Australia this year, turbo engine less likely

 

Tough new American crash tests see only Mazda CX-5 score well, while two SUVs tested poorly

Tough new American crash tests see only Mazda CX-5 score well, while two SUVs tested poorly

 

Subaru Forester to receive Toyota hybrid tech in 2023 – report

Subaru Forester to receive Toyota hybrid tech in 2023 – report

 

Subaru Forester 2022 delayed to November release in Australia, full specs and prices revealed

Subaru Forester 2022 delayed to November release in Australia, full specs and prices revealed

 

Subaru Forester 2022: Wilderness edition ramps up the 4×4 credentials

Subaru Forester 2022: Wilderness edition ramps up the 4×4 credentials

 

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