Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Very Impressive! - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By DM - April 10 - 3:47 am

  I spent the better part of a year researching SUVs as Im also the owner of a 2004 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. Having spent 13 years in that truck, I was getting a little tired of the stiff ride and poor gas mileage, but I need something that can handle some off-road as well as poor driving conditions in the winter. I was thinking of trading my truck for either a new Tacoma or a 4Runner, but really didnt feel like Id get anything very different, especially from an MPG standpoint. Enter the Forester. My biggest concern was the available "get up and go" since I live at about 6100 ft in Colorado and frequently drive into the mountains where 10,000+ ft is common. The XT was an obvious consideration but the MPG of the Limited 2.5i was very enticing. After test driving the 2.5i up the local pass, I decided it would suffice. Ive got 2000 miles on the car and many of them are mountain driving. No power issues whatsoever! Ill admit Im not racer, but I usually go about 5mph over the speed limit and have really had no problem with acceleration or keeping the speed up at all with the 2.5i. If I could have gotten blind spot and RCTA on the XT without going all the way to a Touring model, Id have probably gone that route (although I much prefer regular gas to premium). Anyway, the Limited 2.5i has a very comfortable ride and Im averaging about 28mpg in town and 35mpg on the interstate...again, at real altitude! Also, I got to keep my truck! I couldnt be happier with my decision.

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  Perfect car but Navigation is not good - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Bobby K - April 4 - 7:03 pm

  For an affordable cost we got a car this is good to great in every category, except navigation. We are used to using a garmin. With that when you are driving and need to stop for lunch, a coffee, gasoline, your passenger just searchs for it on the garmin and then inputs it as an add to the current route. We use it all the time. But with the stock navigation system it locks you out from any changes. I think you can use voice commands but the voice recognition is poor. So my solution is to get a new mount for my iphone or garmin and put it over the expensive nav screen. I used to put the garmin up in the middle of the windshield but you cannot do that with this car because it will interfere with the “eyesight” system. Still a good car but the navigation sucks.

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  Practical and fun - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Zachary F. - September 26 - 6:28 am

  I’d suggest this to any one looking at something like a WRX it’s a little more practical I’d also suggest negotiating hard... you can get a great deal

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  Just bought it - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By GHJ - July 19 - 5:07 am

  We have only had the car for about 1,000 miles, so some questions dont apply. Overall, we are very happy with the purchase.

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  The Blue Pearl - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Tim from Portland - July 25 - 12:39 am

  Stayed with a Subaru. This is our 4th Subie in 15 yers. 1st one retired after 250000 miles. 2nd one (Outback 07)was totaled by a hit and run We lurched this on for all of the safety improvements.

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  Subaru fast and comfortable - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Pat - May 25 - 2:29 pm

  I tried the Acura RDX infinity suv. Ford edge,honda crv

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  Forester is Fine! - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Denise - February 15 - 3:17 pm

  Many features have improved from the 2009 to the 2018 Forester, however, one very poor decision was to NOT have a light in the trunk! The rear cargo (Trunk) does not have a light.

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  Ooh ooh got my first Subaru - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Average Joe - October 7 - 1:09 am

  It was time for a replacement for my Jetta TDI. Living in New England it is four wheel drive or walk home. I am a retired businessman living on a fixed income so getting the best value is important. I narrowed the search to a Kia Sorento and the Forester. Both were impressive on the test drives with the Forester edging out the win by being tighter and quieter. The layout of the cockpit was better in the Forester and I was able locate and understand marginally better. Once I began driving I became more impressed with all of the aspects of the Forester. It does things for me like; reminding me to stay in my lane, put my brakes on to slow properly, eyes in the back of my head with the camera. It is not going to win a drag race but I can merge into traffic with no problem. Bottom line is, It feels solid and drives the miles in an honest and straightforward way. I am actually looking forward to snow season this year.

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  New to Subaru - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By Patti - March 14 - 12:31 am

  Having driven Hondas for many years, & deciding it was time to give up my Honda Pilot of 13 years, & decided to downsize, I chose a Subaru because of its safety features and realiability. I also ski in the winter, & weather & road conditions in our area can be pretty tricky at times, but with the all wheel drive I hope to get great traction. My lease specialist (Brad Lunar) was very thorough throughout the entire process and made me feel comfortable with his expertise.

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  For my money, best in class - 2018 Subaru Forester
  By MN - February 15 - 8:37 pm

  Review at 1000 miles: We spent the last six months researching and test driving for our first new purchase. We had a budget of $35k and the final three contenders were the BMW X1, Honda CR-V Touring and the Subaru Forester XT Touring. We live at altitude in the Pacific Northwest and are "outdoorsy" without needing extreme off road capability. We also take the highway up to fairly high altitudes for hiking and ski excursions. Coming from a fun & spirited but extremely noisy and uncomfortable Impreza, we were looking for a good blend of comfort and utility. Forester XT Touring satisfied these criteria with the added FUN factor that the CRV just didnt bring to the table. The Forester XT has *almost* all of the get-up-and-go of a WRX with off road capability and a far, far quieter ride. I find the CVT to be quite responsive, particularly in the Sport mode. Interior comfort is impressive; Im 64" and 220 lbs, and have so far taken three 2+ hour trips behind the wheel, on highway and Forest Service roads. The cabin is quiet, with excellent visibility on all sides. While not quite the same in terms of luxury, at this price point, to get the AWD on the X1, wed have been dropping closer to $40k. I just couldnt justify paying the premium for mostly a badge. Only qualms so far is the entertainment suite: Starlink is basically useless aside from Pandora. Navigation combined with Sirius XM traffic is quite useful. Eyesight suite is powerful, useful and intuitive and is what ultimately swayed our purchase. Considering our Impreza lasted reliable 275k miles with strict maintenance, I am confident that the Forester XT will be reliable for years to come and serve our needs well.