Consumer Reports has named Forester the top compact SUV thirteen years running, which is a long time to hold a title in the most contested segment in the market. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, up to 35 MPG, and up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space put it ahead of the RAV4, CR-V, Tucson, and CX-5 on the numbers buyers actually compare.
The split matters here. The Forester Hybrid stretches range to 581 miles with lower emissions, while the Forester Wilderness adds off-road hardware, increased ground clearance, and standard all-terrain tires. On the gas side, the Sport picks up an available Onyx Edition Package with 19-inch dark-finish alloys and Black/Gray StarTex upholstery.
Boxy still wins on usability. The upright roofline and 74.4 cubic feet of cargo volume mean furniture, dog crates, and camping loads go in flat instead of at an angle. Households in Milpitas running one vehicle for commuting and weekends get the most out of it, and the Hybrid’s 581-mile range covers a Tahoe round trip on a single tank. Drivers around Union City tend to weigh resale, where JD Power ranks Forester first among compact SUVs. Anyone in Newark spending time on fire roads should drive the Wilderness before deciding.
Forester is our highest-volume model, so we keep gas, Hybrid, and Wilderness on the ground at the same time rather than ordering one in after you decide. Free first-year maintenance is included, and complimentary maintenance through Maintain the Love handles early intervals. Ongoing work goes to factory-trained technicians in Fremont, with a free multi-point inspection each visit and current service specials posted on our site. Financing can start through our finance application ahead of your appointment.
Up to 35 MPG.
Up to 581 miles of range.
Up to 74.4 cubic feet of total cargo space and up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space.
Off-road features, redesigned styling, increased ground clearance, and standard all-terrain tires.
It earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA and comes with standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
