7.8
2024 Subaru Forester review
The Subaru Forester has informally become the definition of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. It's still a practical and dependable SUV.
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Jack Quick
Subaru Forester vs Mahindra Scorpio Comparison
Subaru Forester
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the Mahindra Scorpio Z8L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
60L
432 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$37,890 - $50,140
$41,990 - $45,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent outward visibility
- Rear doors open to 90 degrees
- Practical second row and boot
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- In dire need of an interior overhaul
- Short-ish service intervals
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value for money
- Great on-road comfort and off-road capability
- 5-star GNCAP safety rating
Misses
- Some annoying 'features'
- Lacks active safety systems
- Relatively unknown brand for SUVs
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 2184 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 129kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | - | |
