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2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S AWD review
The Forester is a great family SUV, but you probably don’t need to spend this much to get the best version of it.
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Matt Campbell
2024 BYD Sealion 7 vs 2022 Subaru Forester Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Subaru Forester
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2024 BYD
Sealion 7
vs
2022 Subaru
Forester
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
NA
8.0
7.5
Based on the BYD Sealion 7
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
NA
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
-
5 year
warranty
warranty
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent practicality
- Super easy to live with
- AWD is standard
Misses
- Better value lower in the range
- A bit thirsty
- Not a thrilling car to drive
Reviews
NA
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Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| - | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| - | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
