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2019 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$24,295 starting MSRP
side view of 2019 Forester Subaru
(286 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Great driving car

I never thought about looking into getting a Subaru but the minute we test drove the car it was sold. The car drives really well and the safety features are top. The icing on the cake was the salesman and his easy way to work with you on the purchase with no pressure to go through them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best of all 2019

Once you sit inside you will realize the interior is beyond compare to Audi, Acura, Tesla, MBZ, you must see it to believe it. Safety features exceed your expectations. Everything is automated to provide the utmost in safety and convenience, interior and exterior fit and finish is beautiful. Radio is excellent, standard Apple CarPlay. More value at any price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love it so much!

This car is so comfortable and driving is so smooth! Everything about it is perfect. I bought it in the winter and it heats up so fast and its wonderful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2019 Subaru sport great value!

After lots of research and test drives I felt that the 2019 forester was the car for me.I love the gas mileage and the monitor that tells you your mpg while driving.I love the apple CarPlay and the ability to text and talk totally hands free.I also love that I can use the waze app and it shows on the monitor.I have the sport trim in navy blue pearl. I love the look of it and opted for the package with the rear automatic braking and power lift gate. Subaru put so much thought into this vehicle. There are too many pluses to name. The reason I didn’t give the highest score on interior is because of the armrest and cup holder placement. It seems a little far back and awkward to reach cup holders. Other than that one tiny issue I think this car is perfect.I have driven this car for 4500 miles and have owned it since late October.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

I'm super excited for my new Subaru Forester! It's a spacious car, and I'm a big guy. I've got the driver seat all the way back, but I can still sit in the seat behind it comfortably without my knees hitting the seatback. The standard security features make this car competitively priced with smaller cars from competitors. I was looking at the Hyundai Tucson and the Honda HR-V, which would have been the same price by the time I got the trim and features I wanted, but the base trim Forester had everything I wanted and more!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfort, incredible AWD, and tons of features

The car is great. Drives wonderfully, powerful enough and hugs the road thanks to the symmetrical AWD. What really sets it apart is the value you get from the included features, the self driving capabilities, the cruise control, the navigation, etc. From the outside it's no nonsense, but the sparkly black paint really shines when freshly washed, and the 17" wheels are pretty sweet as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2019 Subaru Forester Sport AWD

Wanted a SUV style vehicle that was a compact size with excellent MPG ,would handle snow with the latest driving safety features, eye sight , lane assist, rear cross alert, side alert, accident avoidance, adaptive cruise control. Subaru excellent drive system with dual X modes for mud and snow at low speed with poor driving conditions. Only interior complaint is the front seat area could use some more cubby holes for small item storage

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The car is just what I thought/hoped it would be!

Actually, I have nothing even remotely close to a 'negative' to say about this vehicle. I traded a Forester in for it because I was happy with the first one I had. It's loaded with amenities that I didn't have on the first Forester, that make it such a thrill to drive!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I am thrilled!!!!!

Was prepared to get another of the car I had been driving, because I was ver happy with it. Test drove the Forester and it was a done deal. The visibility sank the hook, so to speak, but the safety features reeled me in, along with the tight turning radius, the power and fuel economy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV on the Market

I have approximately 1200 miles on the clock after owning it nearly three (3) months. It is a BIG difference than the 2018. Great anti-collision technology. Seats are far more comfortable. I have the Premium Level which gives you a few more "bells and whistles" than the Basic. So far my family enjoys the car and with all the safety features, the insurance is really low. If you are thinking about getting into an SUV, this is the one to seriously consider. I am glad that I did

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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