7.8
2024 Subaru Forester review
The Subaru Forester has informally become the definition of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. It's still a practical and dependable SUV.
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Jack Quick
Subaru Forester HYBRID L (AWD) vs Subaru Forester 2.5i PREMIUM (AWD) Comparison
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2024 Subaru Forester
HYBRID L (AWD)
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2024 Subaru Forester
2.5i PREMIUM (AWD)
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.8
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the Subaru Forester
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
48L
322 km
63L
466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,090
$43,890
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 12.1 | |
