Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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Subaru Forester

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Price £30,015-£32,515

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NOWinits fourth generation,with thefaceliftedmodel distinguished

by anew chrome grille, theForesterwas apioneer of the ‘family

crossover’ class when itlaun ched in 1997. It brings to gether

ruggedstyling,four-wheel driveand alarge estate-car body.

That largebody andbigwindows make forabright,spacious

and airy-feelingcabin,with agreat view outforall occupa nts along

with alarge 505-litreboot fortheir luggage ,whichincreases to 1,557

litres with theback seatsfolded. Subu rban sophisticat es looking

to cu tadash will probablybeunimpressed, butmorepractical-

mindedcountrydwellerswillfind alot to likeabout theForester.

Four-wheel drive, powerful enginesand legendarydependability

make foraformidable combination in theForester, especiallyfor those

who needareliab le wo rkhorseas well as abig family car. It came

areasonab le 30th placeout of thetop100 cars in our 2019 Driver

Powercustomer satisfactionsurvey.There’sasingl e2.0-litrepetrol

engine offered–Subaruhas discontinued diesel in the UK–so

claimed economyof3 2.2mpgisn’t very impressive.

Safety shouldn’t be anissue, thankstoafive- star Euro NCAPrating

and Suba ru’s EyeSight driverassistancetechnologyfitted as standard.

“It’s not verystylish, but the Subaru

Forester isapractical,reliable and

good-to-drivefamily-sizeSUV”

Goodtodrive, improved

interior,sturdy build quality

Priceytorun, lackssome

features,conservativestyling

Engines:2.0petrol

Tr im levels:XE,XEPremium

Economy:32mpg

Road tax:£145

0-62:11.8s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★ ★ 3.6/ 5

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