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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
2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC vs 2022 Subaru Forester Comparison
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2022 Mercedes-AMG
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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)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
686 to 805 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $181,876
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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 | ||
Optional Features
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,800)
- Climatised Front Seats (+$1,500)
- Innovation Pack (+$1,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2996 - 3982 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 700Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
