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Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn, 04/02/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 37 people found this review helpful
We just didn't like a feature about the car stops hen at stoplights or stop sign and it took some time to starts back up. All Subaru vehicles have this feature.
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Unintuitive electronics, road & engine noise high
PaulC, 12/23/2020
2021 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 65 people found this review helpful
Rented for a week. The electronic features like the operation of the key FOB, climate controls, lane departure, cruise control, etc., were maddeningly difficult to figure out. Ride was fairly smooth but with 1980's compact car levels of road and engine noise. Acceleration was good. The only inexpensive small SUV I've rented that has had car like levels of ride comfort, interior noise and seat comfort is the Korean based Buick Encore. But it's a smaller vehicle than the Forester & Rav4.
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21 Forester Sport DFW, 06/08/2021
updated 08/18/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 52 people found this review helpful
Edmunds review is right on the mark. I had to sell due to the noise, power, and tech deficiencies at 3150 miles. Purchased a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz :) My 1st Subaru and I really thought I liked the 21 Forester Sport . The LED head/fog lights and AWD are 5 stars ,Got a great deal on the Sport w/ power lift gate, premium sound and 0% financing. I kayak and cycle , so there's lots of space for my gear inside. I should have rented it 1st before purchasing. The BAD: The start/stop is random/annoying, MPG avg is 22, ride is stiff/bumpy but ok, engine/power/trans are ok, the premium stereo covers the noise, the 3 screens were cool at 1st but they are a distraction. Starlink, Eyesight seems to work ok. The tech stuff is just not put together well, too many buttons, distractions, and sometimes buggy. The manuals are a bit huge. The roof rack is a problem, the factory rails/crossbars work with my kayaks but not my bikes. I purchased a Thule and Yakima roof rack for my bikes and they caused too much wind noise. So I had to return those. I found a Malone brand Roof Rack that attached to the roof rails and it hold my bikes with less wind noise. I have to remove the rack when I want to transport my kayaks. Washing is a chore because mud and dirt get in between all 5 doors/seals/frame and it makes it harder to clean. I think Subaru needs to refine the Forester design and improve the drivers experience. Overall it's an OK vehicle. I guess I don't love the quirks of my "Foz". My pet's don't drive and it's not an option to turn it in to a dog house. I guess I'll have sell it soon.
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Rough ride in back seat
wodiej, 09/05/2022
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a very nice vehicle. But the passenger seat is not power. The controls on the passenger door have no controls for the rear windows. We took a trip to NC and I was in the back with the seat folded down. A 2" foam pad and 5 blankets. It was a very rough ride. For what I paid $42k, I expect more.
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Love the car
Joe, 07/17/2023
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new 12/20 premium edition. I have almost 38000 miles on it. It has done numerous trips from NY to Virginia Beach. Highway gas mileage usually around 33+ mpg, have gotten a high of over 39 mpg. Interior comfortable. Still has original brakes and tires, should be good till the fall. All services done at dealer. Has plenty of Interior space. Love safety features. Car was stopped and rear-ended by a 22 Hyundai Santa Fe, at about 50+ mph. Hyundai totaled, I was able to drive away. Does not feel under powered. I have driven late model CRVs, Rav4 and several other small suvs. I like the forester the best. Only draw back, I would like a little better gas mileage around town.
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