Used 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV SUV.
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fannibal, Copiague, NY, 02/09/2014
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I've had my car for 2 weeks and I absolutely love it!
It is definitely a practical buy, so people looking for prestige/performance should look elsewhere. mpg is great, I am getting 28-30 in the first few hundred miles, even though I am mostly in 20-30mph traffic during most of my commute.
I recently drove through a major snowstorm in the northeast and this thing performed wonderfully!
Excellent!
fannibal, Copiague, NY, 05/26/2014
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Safety, visibility, AWD and transmission.
These are 4 things which aren't very sexy, but oh my goodness do I love them!
Safety features are things which I rely on the IIHS and NHTSA to tell me if they are good or not.
The visibility and transmission for this car is amazing.
I commend the company for not going for sacrificing practicality in the name of design.
The windows improves my … mood so much! I absolutely love driving this car and being able to see the sky and everything around me!
The transmission is also extremely responsive.
The AWD is also awesome! performed wonderfully last winter.
I have to smile every time I drive this car
asutter1, Lancaster, PA, 09/19/2013
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Purchased this car a little over 5 months ago and have about 7500 miles on it.
3 big trips, driving around town and my wife's 25 mile commute to work.
I love driving this car no matter where I am driving.
I am amazed at all the room in this car.
At 6', I am used to having to put the drivers all the way back, but not in Forester.
Second row leg room is unbelievable.
Our 3 person family is … used to taking trips in a Grand Caravan, but enjoyed taking this car instead.
Everything still fit, but a nicer ride.
CVT transmission is nice on cruise control as it can keep the speed steadier than auto transmission.
Visibility is great, both with the height off the ground and the large windows.
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atthelake, Little Rock, AR, 08/26/2013
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Overall I am pretty pleased and it feels like it is built well but time will be the true judge.
The ride is quiet and I like the CVT where you are always in the right gear - well not literally but its nice to feather the RPMs for just the right power without stepping across gears.
After about 1000 miles I pretty much get 24/32 MPG city/hwy and could probably get higher if I kept it below … 70MPH on the hwy.
The seats were comfortable on a 10 hour trip and the rear camera is a first for me and works well.
If you come from a Ford sync system you will find the connectivity less robust and more challenging to set up.
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Standard all-wheel drive
- Pro:roomy interior
- Pro:very good fuel economy
- Pro:stout turbocharged engine
- Pro:off-road capability still a priority.
- Con:Finicky touchscreen electronics interface
- Con:base engine is raucous at higher rpm.
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