Subaru Forester
With a new generation on the horizon, the Forester is virtually unchanged for 2023, getting only minor equipment revisions. The lineup is highlighted by the more rugged and more capable Forester Wilderness, but all models use the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that puts out 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft. of torque. Safety and versatility remain two of the Forester’s main draws, hence its popularity among Canadian families.
Subaru Forester
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$30,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,975 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$583/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l H4 |
| Power | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (136 kW) |
| Torque | 176 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (239 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Ōta, JP |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 768 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 192 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/60R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/60R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,640 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,815 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) |
| Weight | 1,576 kg (3,474 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 818 l and 2,101 l |
| Fuel tank | 63 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |