

Some shoppers will perceive the Forester's interior styling as bland compared to rival SUVs, and its fuel economy is average. It comes with many standard features, and Subaru's EyeSight suite of driver safety technology is available.

It's built to handle harsh weather, with durable fabrics and hard plastics throughout the cabin. The Forester has a straightforward clean design, inside and out. With its standard all-wheel-drive, the Subaru is a better choice for winter driving or light off-roading than nearly any other small SUV in its class, with the notable exception of the Jeep Cherokee and its low-range 4WD. It's consistently ranked at the top of the class alongside top sellers like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV, which provides superb interior space, outward visibility, and standard all-wheel-drive. Powertrain: A 170-horsepower four-cylinder gas engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel-drive is standard a 250-horsepower four-cylinder gas engine and CVT are available. Price Range: $23,470-$35,170, including destination but before options. Vehicle Type: Compact five-passenger crossover SUV.

