The boxy, practical and fuel efficient 2017 Subaru Forester tops the charts for Subaru Canada, accounting for about thirty percent of the Japanese automaker’s sales. And up until the Forester’s 2017 refresh, that included a resonant cabin that seemed to amplify road, engine and wind noise. The interior disruption has been replaced with a re

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester making its debut at the New York International Auto Show will take a decidedly familial turn, with an increased focus on safety, emotional connection, and spaciousness. New for 2019 is the Sport trim level, which forgoes the 2.0L turbo engine of the current XT models. Enthusiasts may be disappointed to see the

The Forester, known for its utility and capability, has always spoken to the more practical side of the brain. Sure, its moderately quirky design appealed to many folks (I like it); but even if the styling didn’t do it for you, there was no denying what this vehicle was capable of. The 2019 Subaru Forester is all-new, and although it still looks

While Subaru has enjoyed recent success over the last few years – 2015 saw their Canadian sales figures almost triple those of 2005 – it’s interesting to look at why they’ve seen their popularity increase as it has in recent years. It isn’t about their looks, that’s for sure; with the exception of the BRZ sports car, everything they build has th

You have to hand it to High River, AB. While they’re not the first place to be hit hard by Mother Nature’s wrath in the form of heavy flooding, the way which they’ve gone about rebuilding their town in just 3.5 short years since the nearby Highwood River burst its banks in June of 2013 is fantastic. This is a vehicle about peace of mind, abou

OSOYOOS, BC – The outgoing Subaru Forester was one of the few compact SUVs that put true sport into its sport-utility, with its available manual transmission and especially with the playfully powerful XT turbocharged model. Think turbo WRX power in an all-grown up cubic crossover that valiantly hid its wild-child side under a cloak of all-wheel dri

Vehicle Type Easy-to-use interfaces, plenty of space, a flexible cargo hold, and a confidence-inspiring dynamic in all seasons. Crossover History/Description The currently available generation of Subaru Forester launched in early 2013 and has been on sale for a full five years. Competing with models like the Honda CR-V, Toyot

Sometimes, outside of the crucible of an autoTRADER Comparison Test, a car can redeem itself as a very good car in its own right, merely not as good in as many areas as the best in class. The highway is where the Forester’s unrefined engine note seeps in and gets under the skin. It’s a metallic drone that says nothing but “Why are you making

In the battle for your brain space, brands are boiling themselves down to a single word. For instance, when you hear Volvo, its brand architects want you to think ‘safety’. Land Rover would like you to think off-road (which to be honest is two words). For specific customers – value-conscious families with lots of stuff to move – this SUV is a

At last count, there were at least 95 different SUVs and crossovers of varying sizes for sale in Canada. Ninety-five ! And thanks to a new crop of sub-compact SUVs, that number is still growing, with new models or significantly updated ones popping on to the market every few months like so many mushrooms or Toronto condo towers. Imagine that

Out with the old, in with the new, I’ve always said. To persuade my wife that replacing Camellia with a younger model is worthwhile, the upgrade to her has to be more so about comfort and convenience than this safety nonsense that I preach. My wife, on the other hand, handily disagrees. “You can’t just trade in a family member!” What

Subaru's all-new Forester looks a whole lot like the last-generation Forester. But, with the exception of the BRZ, it's the only Subaru in the last decade or two that doesn't feel like a Subaru. If you're a long-time Subaru owner, that might not necessarily be a good thing, though if you're new to the brand then the 2019 Subaru Forester might be

The 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT is perhaps the most Subaru of all the Subarus. Gruff, rugged, and packing a potent little powerplant that elevates it above its competition, the XT is something of a cult classic in SUV land. Couple a Forester with winter tires and your ability to get through the worst of winter is laughably good. The Fore

The Subaru Forester , the automaker's best-selling vehicle in the US since 2015, is receiving a few upgrades and design tweaks for the 2017 model year to maintain its sales performance. Major changes include a quieter interior, safety tech and better gas mileage. Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology now has a wider and longer field of vie

The Subaru Forester  was redesigned for 2019, so there isn’t much new for 2020. Nonetheless, a week in the loaded Premier model proved how this spacious and capable crossover benefits from extra features and a dash of luxury. With its standard full-time all-wheel drive, the Forester is so sensible it hurts (in a good way), and equipped with p