2020 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

I previously had a 2018 Forester that i loved. After looking at the 2020 decided to trade up. Great vehicle with many technology upgrades from the 2018 modle. I would recommend this SUV to anyone.

The car I liked the best was the Mazda cx5. I got the Subaru because of the width of the trunk. It is definately bigger than my old Rogue, and deeper. The trunk cover covers a lot. It also has a big storage area under the trunk but on top of the spare. This is good cause the glove box is a bit small. The door does hold bottles of soda. Plus small bottles of water. I love the orange trim which adds some style. Subaru is not a cute car. It is a practical car. It is a momma car. I am a momma, just dont want to drive a momma car. The orange is hot and gorgeous. Just the right touch. Inside the car is really comfortable. I am a cuddly 58 year old women. The Mazda seats where to narrow. The Forrester gave me lots of but room. I also am 5 ft 9 and have bad knees. The seat adjusts so that I can keep from getting stiff. We love the seat warmers. You only need to keep it on for a few minutes and it stays warm for a while. KEEP STUFF FROM UNDER THE SEAT. IT GETS WARM. The other practicality is the gas mileage. I left a 2012 Rogue that got 25.7 mpg in the winter. Subaru does get the 29. One of the reasons is the sleep mode at lights. This feature does not kick in unless you have good battery. YOU can get it to come on by turning down the fan. I have exceeded the highway rating. I like the safety features. The lane assist works well. I wish I would allow you to be not dead center. I love the vehicle hold. This car has better pick up than other cars I have. I like the CVT. It is not as sluggish. The car almost steers itself. It gets mad at you if you take your hand off the wheel or divert your eyes to long. It dings and the seat gently vibrates when you get distracted. The cruise keeps you at a safe distance. BEware, if you get behind someone that is slow, you may not notice and that may make your trip longer. Back up camera is beautiful and can see more than my old Nissan. IT has a better view than the Mazda I test drove. The cross hazard works well, and the car will stop for barriers. Kept me from running over a small hedge. I would have stopped. Car did it for me. This car has lots of windows. And the sun roof is huge. The big windows caused me to take the car back to get the window shades put in. The windshield shade goes across the top so I am not blinded by sun light. It extends when you put it to the side. The climate controls are a bit harder. Cant figure out why the ac is always on. Gotta cut that off. The window defogger works well and the windshield wipers have a heating function The display is big. Would not want it bigger. It has a top display which I can't figure out why I need it. Except it is kinda cool. It has lots of usb chargers. hey are 2 in the back seat. The back seat reclines and has center air vents. The leg room is good back there as well. My Note 10 plus synced really easily into the system. The upgraded Harmon sounds great and has good bass. I don't like that you cant scroll through your music while driving. Android Auto gives you access to a lot of your apps. The phone book and message display was easy to use. The Mazda rode better. The Subaru has a more steady hold to the rode. I liked the steering better. What I was interested in was the sturdier frame. I spent a lot on repairing my suspension in the NIssan. NOT WANTING TO DO THAT AGAIN. It does not shake you when you bump.

very safe, nice looking, good value, good performance, holds it's value good reliability, wife loves it Style is good with very good visibility and turning ability

I needed a reliable car with AWD and good ground clearance. After a year of research and recommendations from friends, I decided on a Subaru. I also wanted a good looking car, inside and outside, with all the latest safety features. I've only owned my new Forester for a short time, but I'm already convinced that I made a good decision. I can't truthfully say that I'm looking forward to snow, but I am looking forward to NOT being stuck in my driveway for days or weeks at a time during winter.

The Forester is fun to drive and handles well. Looking forward to driving it in the snow! Like any new car, we have to get used to all the features.

This is my fourth Forester since 1997: great car & 2020 still comes with small spare tire & CD player (old school). Does NOT have the cargo nets for side & back of cargo area. Really bad move Subaru. And all the techie stuff cuts down on small storage spaces available in earlier models & too many techie things to do while driving. Safety features are great, as always, and the secure "cage" around the cabin has saved my niece-in-law, who just bought her second Forester.

Great safety features. I have a much more expanded range of view in my Subaru Forester than any other car I've driven. Wider windshield, less blind spots, and way easier to drive at night with brighter headlights and increased night visability. I would definitely recommend this car!

Love the ease of getting in and out. Height if seat is perfect. Good visibility while driving. Love the safety features. Handles well in traffic and on highway.

My 3rd Subaru Forester since August 2015 and my favorite so far. I love all the upgrades such as lane centering, blind spot detection, large screen, sound system, car style, etc. It is a pleasure to drive, and the price was very reasonable.

I know my Forester will be giving many years of driving pleasure! Exterior is stylish, while the interior is very comfortable with plenty of room for passengers & cargo.