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Top 10 Compact SUVs in Canada for 2023: Our Top Compact Crossover Picks

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Vincent Aubé
The category of choice for young families in 2022-2023 continues to evolve, although the new models are a little less extravagant this year

Subaru Forester

2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness - Profile
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness - Profile | Photo: Subaru

The “small” Japanese automaker's lineup has long been home to a nice array of utility vehicles over the seasons, to say the least. This is a brand that resonates strongly with Canadian consumers, also to say the least.

The Forester is the oldest model in the group, if you exclude the Outback wagon that first got the ball rolling in the mid-1990s. The Forester is shorter than the Outback and is more of a true competitor to the compact SUVs in this segment, while the Outback can compete against the mid-size models with its more accommodating trunk. 

Aside from introducing the Wilderness version last year, Subaru keeps the Forester relatively unchanged, and the model certainly remains true to its winning formula with its car-like ride and distinctive sound thanks to that flat-4 engine.

See also: 2022 Subaru Forester First Drive: Let’s Get Wild(erness)

See also: Subaru Officially Presents 2022 Forester Wilderness Edition

See also: Here’s the Canadian Pricing for the Tweaked 2022 Subaru Forester

See also: Style Tweaks for the 2022 Subaru Forester

See also: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness pictures

Front of 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Front of 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness | Photo: D.Heyman
2022 Subaru Forester Touring - Three-quarters rear
2022 Subaru Forester Touring - Three-quarters rear | Photo: Subaru
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness - Interior
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness - Interior | Photo: Subaru
Front of 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Front of 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness | Photo: Subaru
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
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