Heavily facelifted this year, the Forester has now caught up with the rest of the SUV crowd with the option of a diesel engine. The Japanese brand is boasting top fuel economy with the lowest insurance and CO2 emissions in its class, which is more than enough to make the Forester a serious contender to the raft of far less sensible soft-roaders on the market.
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On paper the diesel-engined Forester is a great choice. Not only does it boast the kind of burly off-road credentials that are seldom found outside the gates of Land Rover, but it also undercuts the majority of other SUVs on value for money. Insurance group nine, 44.8mpg and 167g/km of CO2 are a welcome set of figures for an off-roader. But the Subaru’s real drawback is that it doesn’t quite shine in any one area. It’s an extremely good all-rounder ¬- low price, durability and a good engine are all great reasons – among others – to invest in one, but with an asking price on the right side of £20,000, it should really offer something more. A more luxurious feel or a £2,000 lower asking price would do the trick, and turn into a five star car, but for now, it sits firmly in the middle.
The Subaru Forester crossover SUV offers you so much you won’t know where to start. From its muscular sporty lines to its spacious interior with generous legroom and reclining rear seats you’ll find something to love. With over 30 cubic feet of cargo space the Forester can easily accommodate anything you need to take on your travels as can the adaptable console, which has a place for all those bits and bobs you just can’t be without.
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