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 vs BMW X3 Comparison
Subaru Forester
BMW X3
2024 Subaru
Forester
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2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,890 - $50,140
$76,600 - $178,000
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
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 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
