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4.9

2022 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
2.5 L/152
Displacement
182 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
176 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

New Wilderness off-road trim
Updated Subaru EyeSight safety features
Steering-responsive headlights, high-beam assist now standard
182-hp, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine
All-wheel drive standard
8.7-inch ground clearance (9.2 inches with Wilderness)
Lane-centering steering feature standard

Engine

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

Suspension

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

Weight & Capacity

150 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Curb Weight
150 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,454 lbs Base Curb Weight
1,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs Total Option Weight

Safety

Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

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

Brakes

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

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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
2022 Report Card

Car Seat Safety

Latch
A
Infant
A
Rear-facing Convertible
B
Front-facing Convertible
A
Booster
A
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The good & the bad

The good

Exceptional outward visibility
Ride and handling
Unobtrusive continuously variable transmission
Roomy interior
Comfortable front and rear seats

The bad

Modest high-speed passing power (Wilderness is slightly better)
Wind, road noise on highway
Minimal cabin storage
Some poorly arranged controls
Plastic wheel covers on base trim

Consumer reviews

4.9 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.7
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

Beyond Satisfied!

This is my third Subaru Forrester. I like the newer safety features and ease of handling. The size is perfect for me, not too small or too big! I would recommend if you’re looking for a midsize vehicle.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Happy Owner!

I purchased the 2023 Wilderness trim in August and I chose it because I live in a very snowy and mountainous area. I certainly needed an upgrade from my trusty 2wd, low-clearance hatchback. I can watch the season change with more peace of mind with its high clearance, AWD and features like Starlink and X-mode ready to step in when called upon. I’m a huge fan of the vehicle’s exterior styling and the interior feels luxurious and durable. The cabin is well-insulated from engine and road noise. One drawback is that the sound system lacks depth even with the base turned all the way up (I don’t have the Harmon Kardon stereo option). I’ve never owned a car with a sunroof before and I love letting in extra daylight and looking up at the cliffs and trees during stops so I can’t imagine life without it, now. Even the low beam headlights provide clear-as-day visibility on the darkest nights, but I’d be worried about blinding other drivers so I’d give more follow distance. Many reviewers seem dissatisfied with its acceleration, but it hasn’t felt underpowered to me and I drive a Chevy Suburban for work. It feels like I’m barely touching the accelerator to cruise up steep grades, but I’m a leisurely driver so my expectations differ. :)
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2022 Subaru Forester review: Our expert's take

By Joe Bruzek

The verdict: The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness is an off-road-themed trim level of the easy-to-recommend Forester, bringing increased off-road and towing capabilities.

Versus the competition: Fortified with more than just stickers and plastic fenders, the Forester Wilderness is more suited to its purpose than most off-road-themed compact SUVs.

The Subaru Forester is a perennial Cars.com favorite: It’s finished on the podium in our past two compact SUV tests, placing second in 2019 and third in 2021. For 2022, the standout change for the Forester is a new Wilderness trim level, which takes a small SUV with impressive ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive and turns it up a notch, making what Subaru says is the most trail-capable Forester yet.

Three main components are changed on the Wilderness to create its extra capability: tires, suspension and gearing. The Forester Wilderness ends up with double the towing capacity of other trims: 3,000 pounds versus 1,500 pounds. A thorough off-road test will come later — I drove our test Wilderness mostly on-road, with just some light gravel and dirt-road driving for this review — but the Wilderness treatment (including Subaru’s Outback Wilderness) doesn’t make way for hardcore off-roading. It does, however, do more to make these Subarus off-road-ready than many off-road-themed crossovers.

Related: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness First Drive: More of What Outback Owners Love

The Wilderness is the most significantly changed version of the Forester for 2022; other trims have minor changes that wouldn’t alter — for better or worse — where the 2022 Subaru Forester placed in our 2021 Compact SUV Challenge.

Read more

The verdict: The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness is an off-road-themed trim level of the easy-to-recommend Forester, bringing increased off-road and towing capabilities.

Versus the competition: Fortified with more than just stickers and plastic fenders, the Forester Wilderness is more suited to its purpose than most off-road-themed compact SUVs.

The Subaru Forester is a perennial Cars.com favorite: It’s finished on the podium in our past two compact SUV tests, placing second in 2019 and third in 2021. For 2022, the standout change for the Forester is a new Wilderness trim level, which takes a small SUV with impressive ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive and turns it up a notch, making what Subaru says is the most trail-capable Forester yet.

Three main components are changed on the Wilderness to create its extra capability: tires, suspension and gearing. The Forester Wilderness ends up with double the towing capacity of other trims: 3,000 pounds versus 1,500 pounds. A thorough off-road test will come later — I drove our test Wilderness mostly on-road, with just some light gravel and dirt-road driving for this review — but the Wilderness treatment (including Subaru’s Outback Wilderness) doesn’t make way for hardcore off-roading. It does, however, do more to make these Subarus off-road-ready than many off-road-themed crossovers.

Related: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness First Drive: More of What Outback Owners Love

The Wilderness is the most significantly changed version of the Forester for 2022; other trims have minor changes that wouldn’t alter — for better or worse — where the 2022 Subaru Forester placed in our 2021 Compact SUV Challenge.

Read more

Safety review

Based on the 2022 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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