2017 Subaru Forester
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RATING
HIGHLIGHTS
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no ca
LOWLIGHTS
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no ca
VERDICT
It’s hip to be square. Witness the 2017 Subaru Forester; short of Mercedes-Benz’s ancient G-class, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a vehicle with a blockier shape in today’s automotive market.
Summary
It’s hip to be square. Witness the 2017 Subaru Forester; short of Mercedes-Benz’s ancient G-class, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a vehicle with a blockier shape in today’s automotive market.
Cost of ownership
Buying
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
Driving
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
Service
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
Car Interior
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
Safety
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
Technical details
Performance
Known Issues
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
Driver Profile
Although the Forester’s 34 cubic feet of cargo room behind its rear seats may not lead its class (the 2017 Honda CR-V offers 39 cubes), the compact crossover’s boxy aesthetic allows owners to exploit the available space more easily. Unlike a number of sleeker competitors, the Forester requires no cargo-carrying compromises be made in response to a sloping roofline or an angled hatch eating into the available vertical space.
