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Janis, 03/30/2020
2020 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I love my 2020 Subaru Forester and all the great safety features. I traded in my 2016 Forester but this new one has several more safety features. I feel safer driving now. It is fun to drive.

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The Silver Flash (2020 Subaru Forester Touring)

David Robinson, 04/13/2020
2020 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

The 2020 Subaru Forester has great safety features not found on other SUVs in its class. The Touring model comes with a moonroof and a navigation system standard along with AWD. Compared to competing vehicles, such as the BMW X1, you get a lot more for your money with a Subaru Forester Touring.

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Love my SUV!

Carol S, 10/18/2020
updated 04/22/2024
2020 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have always purchased Hondas and no complaints. My husband has a CRV and I had a Fit. This is my first Subaru! After doing much research, reading reviews and seeing the high ratings for safety, I was decided to look for safety. I now have my first grandchild and the fact that I have to drive a distance to see him and to transport him in his car seat, I thought safety was most important. So I purchased my first Subaru Forester and happy that I did! Love all the features including heated seats, roomy interior and all the safety features. The car feels so solid on the road and handles beautifully. I think it has plenty of power for my needs. I also think Forester is a very sharp looking SUV with the spoiler and love the dark gray color and silver stripe. The fact that I now have AWD I'm not as afraid of winter driving. Very happy with the Subaru Forester Premium. Now that I have my car for over 6 months I love it just as much and even more. I look forward to driving it every day. Smooth ride and very solid feel. Handles great! Love it!

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Just amazing!

Steve, 10/14/2020
2020 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

My wife has a 2016 Forester which we have both come to love. It was time for me to get a new car, so I got a new 2020 Forester Limited. Oh my God! This car is amazing! It looks great, drives great, and has a ton of advanced safety features. So many that it’s a little daunting at first (like the Starship Enterprise). But you will quickly become accustomed to all it has to offer (The EyeSight system being the main one). And for the life of me, I don’t know why some people mention that it lacks power. Maybe they are looking for a sports-car response. In which case they should buy one. This vehicle has all the power any normal person could need, and then some. It rides and handles like a dream. Highly recommended.

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Swiss army watch SUV

Subie Steve, 08/30/2020
updated 09/02/2025
2020 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This SUV is the most versatile, functional, economical vehicle for its size on the market. It has great safety features, is affordable, and handles and rides great. I get 34mpg on trips and has the best all wheel drive system standard. Acceleration could be more strong but it is more than adequate. I really appreciate the large windows, doors, and sunroof. It has great resale value. Over the past 4 and a half years now, it has proven to be very reliable with no repairs.

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