The 2024 Subaru Forester is a practical and family-friendly SUV. It boasts a cavernous (for the class) cabin, a user-friendly infotainment system, a gentle ride and a reasonable price, all of which help make it a great pick in the compact SUV segment. The 2024 Subaru Forester’s performance isn’t going to blow you away, but the ride is gentle and the steering is responsive. The Forester’s standard all-wheel drive creates great road grip, and the four-cylinder engine returns decent fuel economy estimates. Acceleration is lethargic, however, and the engine is noisy.
Engine Options, Horsepower and Acceleration
- Engine: 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque
- Drivetrain: all-wheel drive
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic (CVT)
The Forester’s four-cylinder engine handles around-town driving just fine, but it feels underpowered on the highway. The engine is noisy when accelerating, and it takes a while to get the Forester up to higher speeds. On the plus side, the transmission delivers smooth shifts.
MPG Estimates
The 2024 Forester returns an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. These are great estimates for a compact SUV, especially considering it comes standard with all-wheel drive. Estimates in Wilderness models dip to 25 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
Handling and Braking
This Subaru isn’t an athlete, but it does make for a great everyday people-hauler thanks to its smooth ride and confident handling. The suspension keeps things pleasant by dampening imperfections in the road. The brakes instill confidence, and the Forester can handle some light off-roading escapades.
J.D. Power Quality and Reliability ratings are a combination of quality and dependability scores. Quality scores are based on initial owner response and feedback of their new purchase whereas Dependability scores focus on longer-term ownership experiences of 3 years.
The 2024 Subaru Forester comes with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
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