Ride quality, etc
Ride quality, noise levels and overall comfort are about average for the segment. A solid and fairly robust feel defines the Forester’s ride dynamics, and there’s a slight sportiness dialled in for good measure.
Gripes? Nothing major. The tailgate frequently required a good slam to close properly, and some shoppers will wish for a cleaner and more powerful stereo system. It’s average at best. A USB audio input would have been appreciated, too, and I personally found the driver’s seat cushion too short and lacking in thigh support.
Ultimately, where a well executed, all-weather, all-road crossover is concerned, Forester does a bang-on job. It’s not a machine that tries to blow anyone’s head off with styling or performance, but as a small crossover, it does virtually everything it needs to just perfectly—and nothing that it doesn’t. Forester hits hardest in terms of sensibility, functionality and family-ready utility.
Shoppers after year-round performance, good gas mileage and, maybe, a manual transmission, should make it a priority test drive. Pricing starts from twenty six.
Ride quality, noise levels and overall comfort are about average for the segment. A solid and fairly robust feel defines the Forester’s ride dynamics, and there’s a slight sportiness dialled in for good measure.
Gripes? Nothing major. The tailgate frequently required a good slam to close properly, and some shoppers will wish for a cleaner and more powerful stereo system. It’s average at best. A USB audio input would have been appreciated, too, and I personally found the driver’s seat cushion too short and lacking in thigh support.
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| Shoppers after year-round performance, good gas mileage and, maybe, a manual transmission, should make it a priority test drive. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |
Ultimately, where a well executed, all-weather, all-road crossover is concerned, Forester does a bang-on job. It’s not a machine that tries to blow anyone’s head off with styling or performance, but as a small crossover, it does virtually everything it needs to just perfectly—and nothing that it doesn’t. Forester hits hardest in terms of sensibility, functionality and family-ready utility.
Shoppers after year-round performance, good gas mileage and, maybe, a manual transmission, should make it a priority test drive. Pricing starts from twenty six.
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