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2020 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$24,495 starting MSRP
side view of 2020 Forester Subaru
(229 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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i bought this car from idealauto in New york

Fuel consumption: After driving to 18,000 kilometers, the various usage feelings of the vehicle tend to be stable. The fuel consumption has been stable at 8.5 since 10,000 kilometers. i bought this car from idealauto in New york ,not too much issue about car,is reliable

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Shakes like my 30-year-old work truck

Car is comfy, has nice accessibility features, easy to drive. Unfortunately mine came off the lot with some kind of battery / starting issue. The local dealer has told me several different things but nothing fixes it completely. Very disappointed. This was my first new car and I intended to take care of it and drive it to 300k+ miles. It's just not reliable even at 3000 miles. I will never get a Subaru again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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battery dies because I do not drive much!! new ca

need jump start because battery dies. Told I need to drive at least 300 miles a week. Now have to plug in to a device to keep battery charged. This is a new car driven only 1500 miles!! I am furious about this!!! Technology needs to keep up and find a battery that will remain charged. Apparently starting the car drains lots of battery life!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Its a good car and I like it.

This car has the space I need to haul things and it fits in my garage better than my last car. I like the all wheel drive feature better than front wheel drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have owned a Subaru before. This one is great

Very pleased with this, once I get use to a keyless vehicle. I like the style and I love the interior and much better for me to travel in than the ones I was thinking of buying. Bernadette was a big help and I was able to pick up the shades from the old car to be able to use in this new one. Really impressed with the Mileage part of it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best operating vehicle I have ever owned.

This vehicle is the easiest vehicle to drive that I have ever owned. Its safety features are superlative. I feel safer in this car than any other car I have ever owned.

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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Incredibly safe, stylish, and high functioning.

This car is just about perfect. It is very comfortable, has plenty of storage room, great off road capacity, and good ascension/breaking. All of the drivers assist technology is incredibly useful and makes me feel much safer behind the wheel. It’s always nice to have another set of “eyes” on the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My 6th Forester

Fantastic! I really like the eyesight option. It provides for a truly safe driving experience. The overall total quality of the vehicle is exceptional. And most important, the customer service representative that I worked with at my last 12 month visit was outstanding! Thank you.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love all the safety features

Excellent gas mileage, love the large sunroof, many safety features, comfortable ride, love the color, Jasper green, lots of room. I just love my car!

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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Love my new Subaru Forester

I just took over a lease on a Subaru Forester Convenience. I was coming out of a BMW 3series sedan and was pouting a little because I couldn't justify the cost of another BMW. I'm pouting no more! I absolutely love my Subaru. It's super comfortable, great on fuel, feels safe and has a great steering feel and even my 22 year old son/24 year old daughter enjoy driving it. I live in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 and winter/snow won't be a problem it's top rated for snow and it came with some brand new blizzak snow tires. One thing, I would have chosen the touring model because it has a few other great features including a heated steering wheel however the Convenience is very well equipped and comes with many top safety technologies.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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