Overview & Reviews

The 2014 Subaru Forester is completely redesigned.

• Very good fuel economy
• Stout turbocharged engine
• Standard all-wheel drive
• Off-road capability still a priority.
• Roomy interior

• Finicky touchscreen electronics interface
• Base engine is raucous at higher rpm.

User Reviews:

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  Best Car Ive had - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By bluefoot14 - October 23 - 10:18 pm

  This car has been a fun car to drive. I count on it everyday to get my daughter to school and me to work. Its safe, tough, high quality, and reliable.

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  2014 Subaru Forester Loaded With New Features - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By mightynuke - June 30 - 2:58 pm

  We purchased our 2014 Subaru Forester, 2.5i Premium/EFF on April 30, 2013. Safety features and AWD capabilities are impressive. Our 4 Cyl Boxer engine delivers 170 HP. It has very adequate acceleration from either a fully stopped position and for speeding up rapidly for passing. Other features that we like are the great visibly, large doors that extend all the way down to sealed kick panels for easy, dirt-free entry and exit, very smooth CVT tranny, very responsive steering and handling in all driving conditions, comfortable adjustable seats, AL-alloy wheels, rear view camera, 8.7-inch ground clearance. Mileage of 32 mpg hwy w/AC has also been great for a vehicle of this size and pep.

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  Happy after 2 weeks - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By chicagoblues - June 8 - 6:00 pm

  Ive had my 14 Forester in the Limited trim model and Ive been delighted. So many things people have already noted are true: the terrific visibility, the great mileage, the quality of the interior features, the quiet and stable ride. Ive noticed, too, that it has a nimble feel, with a very tight turning radius. Responsive steering, perfectly adequate acceleration with the CVT normally aspirated engine. Im happy with the sound system--I went for the tweeter upgrade--and I like the all weather package, power lift gate and leather which are standard on the Limited.

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  16 months 42,000 mile ya I drive a lot - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By worldbfree - May 9 - 5:51 pm

  Originally fog light out and intermittent cruise. I could take the key out and the car would roll away, gas gauge range not accurate I have run out twice range said 70 miles no low fuel light. Okay so they got the kinks out and I like it. I have a 2012 forester premium and a 2014 premium. I like the gas mileage and find it plenty comfy plenty of pep. I commute over 100 miles a day round trip. I was very disappointed with a lowball $19,200 trade offer when I was having problems with it paid like $26 to $27 I forget a few nice options

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  My New Subaru Forestor Premium - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By deweyhowe - April 21 - 2:13 pm

  Overall, I am very happy with my new vehicle. However, I am disturbed at the gas mileage I am getting on the highway. When I drive on a two lane road (where I live there are limited expressways) I get 35 mpg over longer distances when driving 60 mph. However, when I do get on an expressway and drive 75 mph my gas mileage drops to 25 mpg. On longer trips this is disturbing since most of my driving tends to be longer trips in terms of overall miles I drive.

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  2.0 XT Premium = outstanding - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By tiopapo21 - April 5 - 11:54 pm

  The 2014 Subaru 2.0 XT Forester Premium is one of the best fuel saving ,fast running,nice styling, All Wheel Drive and most comfortable SUV that I have ever owned. Its 250 HP BOXER ENGINE is quiet and powerful, from the on ramp to the fast lane the 2.0 XT Premium is outstanding. Its CVT Transmission is very smooth and before you realize it you are running at 80 plus MPH. Its wide windows and wide review mirrors helps you merge safely.

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  Great SUV with Good MPG - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By ehrendog - January 9 - 4:26 am

  Drive Car West Coast , Canada. Great car in Snow/Ice. SAFETY....Only SUV that passes the off-set Crash test...and that alone is enough to buy this car after my recent ( non fault) Subaru write off crash. Great Mileage! I get 32 us mpg on highway(over Mountain passes) and 34 us mpg on flat highways ; 25 us mpg in City...so I dont know why the Lead foot drivers complain of "poor" mileage.I had a CRV & Nissan and this car is superior....and I would buy this SUV again and again.

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  Delightfully Surprised - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By dbrothers - May 18 - 2:42 pm

  Have 1,000 miles on it in three weeks and its getting as advertised gas mileage and thats with blasting the air conditioner. CVT is not loud like a lot of people complain about. I owned a Honda CRV for 4 years and the Subaru is quiter, faster and get better gas mileage. The 2014 body style is smooth and Im actually looking forward to driving it in the snow this winter.

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  Recent purchase. Will update down the road. Consider all ratings TBD and/or "for the money" - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By walmint - October 29 - 3:31 pm

  Took delievery only yesterday, but I wanted to provide an advanced review to help those that are considering a Forester. Edmunds consumer reviews were very helpful to me, so I wanted to give something back. So far: smooth/compliant ride quality, solid feel, genrally quiet with a hint of road and wind noise, CVT works very well, great visibility, excellent seats, fit and finish are nice, spacious and "open" interior, sharp styling. We have a 2013 CRV EX-L too, and I think the Forester compares favorable. I think the fit and finish of the CRV (even for lower trims) is a little better than the Forester. But the ride quality seems better on the Forester, and the visibility is much better.

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  AMAZED! - 2014 Subaru Forester
  By pfriday68 - June 6 - 5:21 am

  AMAZED! Took delivery on Friday and put on 378 miles going to the coast. Over mountains, up grades, in rain, got 34 MPG on the first tank! On the hwy with cruise set at 60 was getting 36! More power than expected. No power loss up hills or plenty of power for passing. Comfortable with terrific visibility! Traded 2010 Xterra OR due to horrible mileage (14/18). Gave up towing power but that is all! This easily has the pep of the Xterra in the mountains! Eric D at Capitol Subaru in Salem, OR went above and beyond and I had a terrific sales experience! I love this car. It does it all for me and Ive been looking for this for a long time! Maybe there is something to this Subaru Love stuff!