2018 Subaru Forester

Name: 2018 Subaru Forester
SKU: 2018 Subaru Forester
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (508 reviews)

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$22,795

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SUV
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24 combined mpg
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5 seats
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181.5" length, 68.2" height
All-wheel drive

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2.5i
$22,795
2.5i Premium
$25,695
2.5i Premium Black Edition
$27,345
2.5i Limited
$29,395
2.0XT Premium
$29,495
2.5i Touring
$33,090
2.0XT Touring
$36,090

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New Black Edition Package available
Turbo or non-turbo four-cylinder engine
Manual transmission or CVT
All-wheel drive standard
Forward and reverse automatic braking available

2018 Subaru Forester review: Our expert's take

What it is: The Forester is a compact SUV with standard all-wheel drive. It offers a suite of active safety features called EyeSight, which uses cameras to provide adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and lane departure warning.

Most models use a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, while the 2.0XT trim level uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4.

A new Black Edition Package is available on 2.5i Premium versions and includes adaptive LED headlights, 18-inch black alloy wheels, black exterior and interior trim, and black cloth seats with simulated leather bolsters. The available EyeSight safety system gains automatic high-beam headlights and reverse automatic braking.

Consumer reviews

4.7

(508 reviews)

94% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.7
Interior design 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value for the money 4.8
Exterior styling 4.7
Reliability 4.8

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Most recent consumer reviews

1.9

Stay away

January 7, 2023

By None from Tucson,AZ

Owns this car

Bushings and arm needed replacement after 36K miles. $640 just for labor. Very upsetting. Have had other cars with more miles and never needed this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 2.0
Interior design 2.0
Performance 1.0
Value for the money 2.0
Exterior styling 2.0
Reliability 3.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

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3.4

Dangerous

November 27, 2022

By Retirement from Barberton Ohio

Owns this car

CRT transmission has serious hesitation issues. Cause’s problem when pulling out in front of traffic because this hesitation can cause a accident and this problem is intermittent causing anxiety issues

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior design 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value for the money 3.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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4.7

2018 Forester

October 29, 2022

By Barry from Swartz Creek, Michigan

Owns this car

10/29/2022 2 wks ago i bought 2018 forester premium. Overall very happy with the vehicle. It feels solid for a small car.The drivers seat is very comfortable for me. Im 6"0 and weight 230lbs. My only complaint so far is freeway driving. Seems to wander alot and if on grooved payment with wind then it becomes a chore to drive.

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