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Subaru Forester

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Key specifications

Highlights
1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
182 hp
Horsepower
Engine
176 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
182 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152
Displacement
Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
Suspension
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

Fully redesigned for 2019
All-wheel-drive, five-seat compact SUV
8.7-inch ground clearance
Standard all-wheel drive
182-hp, 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder engine
Continuously variable automatic transmission

Engine

176 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
182 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152 Displacement
Regular Unleaded H-4 Engine Type

Suspension

Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Curb Weight
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,500 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
150 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
150 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
3,449 lbs Base Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Roomy interior with quality materials
Smooth ride, quiet cabin
Standard safety and driver-aid tech
Picture-window visibility
Excellent all-wheel drive

The bad

Just adequate power
Engine noisy at higher revs
Power liftgate isn’t hands-free
Blind spot/rear cross-traffic alerts optional on middle trims
Plastic wheel covers on base model

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 284 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.6
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

Visor issues

Within a year of having the car, both my visors broke I’ve never had a car with my visors broke. The back left sometimes open sometimes doesn’t. I don’t like the car.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0
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2019 Forester—Spontaneous major windshield crack

2019 Forester —The windshield gave a loud pop and spontaneously cracked from the edge through the driver’s side... This is serious manufacturing defect. There was no one in front of me and no rocks or objects hit the windshield. This is a well known defect for which there has a large class action lawsuit. Subaru refuses to take responsibility and sent me to the dealer for a “pen” test. Great way to avoid paying for replacement since the dealer’s pen felt some roughness and said a rock hit it. Absolutely not- It cracked on it’s own. We currently own two Subarus. The 2019 has had multiple recalls, a defective battery that would not hold a charge (Also known defect) and the dealer hassled me to replace it under warranty. It’s one thing for a car not to start but having windshield’s crack on their own is dangerous and can be life threatening. Also, in our case the car has eyesight system which requires calibration when the windshield is replaced. That is expensive and may not work properly after replacement. For car manufacturer that touts “LOVE” customer support has been evasive, and the dealer service uncooperative for this well known defect. This a serious safety issue and is not uncommon. It apparently affects some other years as well. Saving face and denying responsibility in order to save money is not the way to go Subaru. People can any may have died due to your manufacturing defect. Is Subaru’s profits worth putting human life at risk? Yeah, use the word love to sell your vehicles but when issues like this occur, show your dark, profit driven dark side. Don’t be hypocritical Subaru, do the right thing. Think about this before you buy a Subaru
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 2.0
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2019 Subaru Forester review: Our expert's take

By Fred Meier

The question for Subaru in creating an all-new Forester was how not to fumble a model that has famously loyal buyers (some on their second or third). The current generation has doubled its predecessor’s sales and now accounts for more than 1 in 4 Subarus sold in the U.S., second only to the Outback, though not by much.

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The question for Subaru in creating an all-new Forester was how not to fumble a model that has famously loyal buyers (some on their second or third). The current generation has doubled its predecessor’s sales and now accounts for more than 1 in 4 Subarus sold in the U.S., second only to the Outback, though not by much.

Related: Subaru Ascent Vs. Volkswagen Atlas: The Family (SUV) Feud Begins

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Safety review

Based on the 2019 Subaru Forester base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover

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