2018 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

Finally I got the car of my dreams. After being researching for more than six years for the best mid SUV in the market, and having discovered that the Forester has been six years in a row on the first two places of Consumer Report, I made the decision of buying it; the touring version. It?s a 10+ on Comfort, reliability, economy, beauty, safety and style! 100% recommended!

I am a special education teacher this car meets all of my personal and professional needs it is efficient and cost effective . Subaru does a lot of charity work for special needs children and the community.

So far I think it is the safest and best vehicle I have owned. I plan to own this car for many years to come.

I love the view from the car. So easy to see front, back, sides. And I have a bad back and it is so nice to have lumbar support plus it is the easiest car to get into and out of. Step in-step out, that simple. Plus all the niceties with the back up camera, and eye sight. I can put on cruise control even in traffic and it slows down and speeds up depending on the traffic so I just have to drive without constantly having my foot on the gas or brake. That is so cool. But I bought it mainly because it is the best AWD small SUV and in super bad conditions I can put it into 4 wheel drive and blow everyone else out of the water. I don't ever plan to be stuck anywhere. Very nice car. I am enjoying it!!!

Have owned 2010, 2014 and now 2018 Forester premium. They just keep getting better at ironing out all the kinks. The visibility, ease of access, economy, cargo space, turning radius, styling, and safety features are the best in class. The soundproofing, steering, transmission, instrument/dash layout and suspension improvements are noticeably better this year. Have all weather package, some trim accessories and eyesight system. The eyesight is awesome upgrade to make me safer on the road. The auto cruise control, lane assist and rear alerts make for a smoother ride and corrects for your slower reflexes. Eyesight is a great way to train new and poor, inattentive drivers without verbal badgering from the instructor. Every car on the road needs to have eyesight system to keep people in their lane and off my bumper. Love the Sirius radio and starlink system. I am 6 foot and wife is 5'2" and we both can drive it. Three more passengers to the airport is no problem. Don't know any other compact SUV that I would consider buying. Got over 32 mpg on trip without even trying. Take one for a test drive and really spend some time with it, you'll see.

I like the Forester because it is built well and has pleenty of bell & whistlesd enough for me. I believe it does keep its resale value too.

Upgraded from 2011 to 2018. Interior feels roomy. Controls are set at easy to reach places. The gas mileage per gallon has been very satisfactory. A plus to the great look of the car is the safety features it has. It has very high marks for being one of the safest SUVs on the market. This includes the drop out engine for front-end collisions. Makes me feel much safer.

Great vehicle and my first with AWD. Drives like a car but sit higher. Great design easy to drive in city and highway.

Trusted all wheel drive, exceptional visibility all around, rugged styling, roomy interior, great features, fun to drive, good gas mileage especially for AWD, trusted reputation---the best SUV available. This car meets all my needs.

This car was the perfect balance between adventure and reliable, good financial decisions city driving car.