Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  good, except... - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Suz - September 12 - 1:06 pm

  The rear view camera is nice but I wish they had included an object warning beep. There is a shortage of storage. The speedometer is hard to read, they should have made it digital like in other Subaru 2016 models. That being said, I love the vehicle, great mileage, responsive except on hills, looks great, and some nice features like dimming side mirrors.

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  BIG CHANGE FOR ME - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Lonnie Donaldson - July 12 - 2:28 pm

  Solid car, not a sports car, but acceleration is ok. Took a 1100 mile trip, drove in hard rain and winds for 2/3 of the distance and handled both well. Traded in a 2011 Avalon, so had to adjust to stiffer ride and a little more noise.

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  2016 Subaru Forester Limited - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Paul - July 3 - 11:04 pm

  Great gas mileage! Roomy for compact SUV. Ride is little stiff. Only complaint is that the navigation system should be located near the top of the dash rather than in middle to make it easier to read while driving. Love the large sunroof.

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  Best Subi Ever! - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By RIchard Wurster - June 22 - 8:07 pm

  Did tons of research before buying a new car. Since cars are so expensive wanted one that would last long and was reliable. In the end it came down to Toyota, Honda and Subaru. All are very reliable. Subaru has the best resale value. Was set on a crosstrek when I decided to test drive a Forester. Three things made my choice. The incredible vision, no other car I drove came close, the added power, and the ample room to carry cargo. Also the back seats are roomy and actually recline a bit. Im 6 and feel comfortable in the back seats. I like prefer the styling on the forester because similar cars that look sportier have roofs that slope down cutting down on storage and visibility. I down do rock crawling but I like to drive into the mountains to take photos, this car can go almost anywhere. Service roads and trails are no problem. I opted for the turbo for the added power for freeway driving, also comes with almost everything, only option is eyesight. Subarus trailer hitch is great but expensive. I didnt buy a forester to race around I bought because of practicality and reliability, that being said I love driving it. While many cars corner better, this car can handle swerves and avoidance maneuvers better than anything I have test driven or owned, the AWD is amazing.

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  Fozzy! - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Mark Manalili - June 21 - 10:21 pm

  Great price forthe features. Eyesight is a great feature to have. Went for a test drive at Subaru Santa Monica, immediately decided this is the right SUV for my family. My wife and my kids approved it!

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  Its got its tweaks....but Id purchase it again! - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Stephanie Rutledge - June 16 - 8:39 am

  This car has probably got the greatest turning radius of any vehicle Ive ever been in...it practically turns on its hind wheels! Very easy to park...parallel parking is a snap with the turning ability and the backup camera. Its solid on the road - although I havent tried it in snow...I have taken it on rutted dirt roads and it drives like a dream. The pickup is smooth and instantaneous (which is what I wanted...I wanted those ponies to race getting onto a freeway....and they do :) ) For a 4 cylinder engine...its got some moves. Mileage is a little less than Id hoped, but not too bad. Its a heavier vehicle (obviously) than my Honda civic so Im putting gas in it about a third more often than before (most of my weekly driving is in town) but it takes regular so the cost isnt outrageous. The interior design is stellar...there are almost NO blind spots in this car! The entertainment center and the climate control are my biggest disappointments. I got the basic package...and the sound system is less than wonderful. Its ok but...could be better. The climate control is a little difficult to maneuver while driving and I would have preferred something other than dials. A better design would have been to place that portion of the dash at an angle to make it more available to the driver. The control keys on the steering wheel take a little getting used to....and the Bluetooth can be a little frustratingly slow and cumbersome. Outside of those tweaks...Id still buy this car. Im enjoying every minute I drive it.

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  1st Subaru - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Mark Schmidt - May 4 - 1:13 pm

  Have seen the adds and after a test drive leased the vehicle. First time leasing will find out if this was a good choice in 36 months. Vehicle has crash avoidance system. I love it. With cruise control activated vehicle will automatically slow when you approach the vehicle on front of you and maintain a safe distance until the vehicle moves and then will accelerate to pre-set speed. No more tapping the brake and re-engaging. Vehicle handles well and has a great sound system. Controls and features are very intuitive.

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  Aint what it used to be - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Ron - February 25 - 4:34 pm

  I had a 2004 Forester until recently and loved it. If the head gasket didnt go Id still have it. The new 2016 is a real disappointment compared to it. There was so many nice features with the 2004. Whoever designed the interior should be fired. I never seen so many uncomfortable placements of controls and things (compared to the 2004) as in this car. For example, in the rear area - there are two corner sections with sloping bottoms and no wall to keep things in there. Why have the sections if you cant put something in there and have it stay put? The power windows and door locks are placed below the door pull handle and take special effort to go directly to. Door storage has just a long open slot for things to bounce around in. If you put a music CD in, withdraw it, you must push a button for the radio to come back into play - WTF??? The speedometer doesnt have markings between the tens of MPH (e.g., 10, 20, 30, etc. - no 15, 25, 35, etc.) many highways in the US are 45 or 55 mph. And wait until you feel the car in a slight wind. Lastly, you now need synthetic oil for your changes ($$$$$).

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  Love My Car - Has a Few Quirks - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Donna P - November 14 - 7:51 am

  Ive been driving my Subaru Forester for almost a year now. Pros: Safety is huge - my work responds to accident scenes and Ive seen a survival in this vehicle I wouldnt expect in others. I loved the way it drove in the snow last winter, it gripped the road while others were skidding out all around me. I was able to drive through a foot of unplowed snow uphill! The back seat has enough leg room for my babies (who are each 6 feet tall). The gas mileage is great, visibility is great and I love the huge sunroof. Cons: The new touch screen has issues. Once in a while it wont work unless I turn the car off and turn it back on. Sometimes my phone isnt recognized by the bluetooth. I wish there was moor light in the rear cargo area. Theres a strange pause when I shift gears. It feels questionable when I take corners faster than I should. Overall, Im happy.

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  First time Subaru owner and Very Happy - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Cheryl Laneve - November 12 - 11:05 am

  My first Subaru and have only had it for a week. I really like it. I have my first recall repair this coming week.