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Small SUV – Subaru Forester

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Subaru Forester Sport

In a shocking move, Consumer Reports rates Subaru’s Forester the best “small” SUV around… for the eighth straight year.

Subaru owners and lovers know what’s good about a Subaru, and it’s here in spades in the Forester, a true core model for the Japanese automaker. In contrast with the Outback, this SUV delivers a ton of interior space thanks to its high roof, which also has the advantage of giving great visibility out the back.

CR also liked how fuel-efficient this SUV is, without having a hybrid format to rely on. And who says Subaru says AWD, of course…

See also: 2020 Subaru Forester Review: a Short-List SUV

See also: 2021 Subaru Forester Long-Term Review, Part 1: The Origin Story

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Subaru Forester Sport, front
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Subaru Forester Sport, interior