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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 Subaru Forester vs 2024 Mazda CX-80 Comparison
Subaru Forester
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Mazda CX-80
2022 Subaru
Forester
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2024 Mazda
CX-80
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CarExpert Score
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 Mazda CX-80
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
70L - 74L
189 to 622 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
NA
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
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- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 3570 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | 12 - 15.2 | |
