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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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2022 Subaru Forester vs 2024 MG HS Comparison
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
55L
380 to 523 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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1700 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | 10.3 | |
