2018 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

I used to be a Honda Accord loyalist. Had to downsize to a Honda Civic, which then became difficult to climb down into after having back problems. The Subaru Forester is just right, not too big, and easy to get into. Drives really well and has no problem keeping up (!!!) on the highway. Love it, and love Subaru.

Comfortable, roomy, moved us with a full load, excellent mpg's, all wheel drive great in snowy conditions. Really like the steering responsive fog lights, adaptive cruise control and eye sight!

This is the most expensive thing I own and I'm not happy about it. I bought the Subaru Forester due to how everyone who has had a Subaru loves them. They have great reviews. It fits my needs but for what I paid I'm not impressed. Cons -The paint is subpar. This thing scratches so unbelievably easily. I've had it for less than a year and I can't even lean up against it and talk to people without putting a new scratch on it somehow. - The seats are very thin and horribly uncomfortable. I understand I bought the base model. But after an hour of driving any position you sit in is just uncomfortable. If you have young kids you WILL feel every time they touch the back of your seat. - The display is very bright at night even when turned down. Not all the dash lights dim when you try to dim them. - The wipers are awful and stores don't stock wipers for the back wiper. They're special order. - Living in the Frozen North land where it's winter 9 months out of the year having a good heater is important. This thing does not have a good heater. Pros - I really like the way they designed the cargo space. - I like those rubber mats they put in the back cargo space to keep things clean. - I've never had power locks or windows before and it is very nice to have them. However, this does not have the automatic locks that lock after 20mph. - Bluetooth is awesome. - The design of the car is overall nice. I like that I can see fully over the hood and see easily all around me. The back up camera is nice as well but functionally useless other than looking for children that might be behind your car. You shouldn't actually use it to back up or you'll be all over the place. - AWD is nice, but not very powerful. - The turn radius is pretty good for a SUV.

The Forester is meeting all of my needs. The purchase is exceeding my value expectations and I am pleased. I would strongly recommend this purchase to others that are considering a smaller SUV purchase. I am very happy - great decision.

Excellent car and easy on gas. We get around 30 to 33 MPG. Also my wife and I each have our kayaks and we put them on a small trailer to tow without any trouble at all.

This car is very comfortable to drive and the turbo gives plenty of power for a great performance. The Touring has all the luxury amenities and features that expensive luxury cars have. I love the drive.

Wow! A small SUV that feels BIG on the inside but drives like a Go-Kart... aka.. FUNNNNNN!! Plenty of room, comfortable and feature rich for the price tag. Handles like a dream in sun and snow.

This car meets all needs. It has eye sight safety assist feature which is pretty neat. This car handles great in the snow in addition, it has great gas mileage 26 to 32 miles per gallon.

I am impressed with the gas mileage and the way it handles in inclement weather. The sunroof was a bonus and it is comfortable to ride in.

With my easy driving style gas mileage was much better than I expected. The interior/exterior design is smart and comfortable. We had to help someone move and there was lots of room for their stuff. It handles well in the snow with AWD. I’m quite pleased with this vehicle. Good service at the dealer is an added bonus.