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Antonio Alvarez, 08/03/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very spacious and a smooth drive.
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Great car!
Pegbmxmom, 08/30/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Everything about this car is great! I love that I can see well out of all the windows and, when I can’t, the eyesight tells me who is in my blind spot. It makes me feel very safe.
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KG, 03/17/2021
2021 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Roomy, responsive, great safety features,quiet on the highway.
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Single worst car I have ever driven
Royce , 06/29/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 77 people found this review helpful
My work has been purchasing a fleet of these for our work cars. It’s the single worst car I have ever driven in my life. It not only goes no where when you put the foot down it’s a death trap. It decides to slam the breaks on for no reason, example man hole that was 20mm high from the road slams breaks on. It beeps at you constantly, don’t dare look out your side window it’ll tell you by beeping at you I would rather ride a unicycle at work than this POS
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Love my new vehicle
Lyn, 01/27/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 23 people found this review helpful
SuriusXM and starling, cost monthly fees after free trial. Otherwise, I’m enjoying all the features on this car.
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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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My 1st Subaru and loving it!!
Tatsuprotege, 03/13/2022
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been driving since 1971 and this is my first SUV vehicle and the 2021 Subaru Forester in premium trim has that honor. Delivered in October 2021 amid the chip shortage, we lucked out because the person above us on the wait list declined when the vehicle arrived and with our choice of Jasper Green and Premium trim being the one that arrived, how could we refuse. So far our "Suba" has not let us down, able to carry anything we have asked it to, including 5 cat cages! The engine to us has given good response and decent mileage, considering our home area is traffic congested Honolulu. So I can only imagine when folks on the "mainland" drive from state to state, maybe thats when people will appreciate more power, but to me the 2.5 engine is just fine. Love the LED headlights, you will never want to go back to halogen after this! Love the moonroof, AC vents for the rear passengers and having the rear seats recline is a bonus and the safety systems are top notch, especially the blind spot monitoring and rear traffic alert which added a power lift gate. Wife and I are very pleased with our first Subaru!
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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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Mike, 07/18/2023
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Only complaint so far is the cheap carpet and OE tires which I replaced with Falken wild peak ATs at 16,000 miles. This Forester Sport has taken me and my wife to some pretty nasty trail heads on the East and West coasts. Gas mileage has been pretty consistent at 26.4 mpg. Only maintenance has been regular oil changes , alignment , tire balancing and cabin filters.
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Do not buy this car!
Tess, 07/03/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 49 people found this review helpful
The supposed safety features actually create too much distraction & the car insists on telling you how to drive…more distraction. I loved my 2018!! This is a death trap!!
I hate this car.
Cheryl, 04/10/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 97 people found this review helpful
If you do not have a degree in either electrical engineering or computer science you, too, will hate this car. They have dumped a zillion burdensome technologies into it, and it will take the aforesaid degrees to disable them. Run, run away from this car!
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3972, 04/29/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
Rides smooth
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Leo, 06/19/2021
updated 06/27/2022
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
loaded with safety features
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Nice Suv
Ella, 12/09/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am overall happy with my Forester. I bought the premium package but did not realize that the back up camera did not beep on the premium package. Salesman did not mention that. Rather disappointing but a very nice vehicle.
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Heather D, 01/08/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 20 people found this review helpful
AWESOME SUV!!!
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Fills all the requirements
David Brooks, 06/28/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 12 people found this review helpful
Waiting to get best price, too many ways to change MSRP.
Thanks Subaru! LOVE IT ❣❣❣
Glenda, 03/12/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 13 people found this review helpful
Best car on the road❣
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2021 SUBARU FORESTER PREMIUM
Miguel, 02/02/2024
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The vertical comes loaded with safety options . Forester rides and handles better then a lot other SUV i test drive also the most comfortable in its class with stranded AWD it could use a turbo and a quieter ride but over all its the best SUV to purchase in 2021.
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Great touring car
Herb, 10/07/2024
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just returned from a 2,500 mile trip to and from Yellowstone. The Forester (which I bought new in 2021) never missed a beat and enabled 400-mile stints at the wheel without causing any soreness or fatigue. The seats in the Sport may seem a bit firm, but they allow you to relax while holding you in place. The lane-keeping feature takes some getting used to, but it allows a very light grip on the wheel without maniacal concentration. There's nothing worth complaining about, but there are three weaknesses from my point of view. 1. Power is barely adequate (but I knew that going in). 2. Wind noise is noticeable. 3. Road noise is loud, due to the large wheels and stiff tires on the Sport (but handling and steering are precise). After 40k miles, the original tires and brake pads still have considerable life left. I'll probably keep my Forester for some time to come, but I can recommend buying one as a used car.
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Love it
Rudy Fernandez, 12/23/2024
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We love our Suburu . Drives great. The hatch back clearance is a little low for tall people. I have hit my head several times. The other minor issue are the consul cup holders. Not easily accessible when driving .
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Great
Tom, 11/28/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great little car
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superb
pete, 10/03/2022
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
like everything
Solid vehicle
Steve, 01/28/2022
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our Subaru Forester touring edition is six months old to date it seems to be really solid dependable car seems a little basic for height and model in terms of comfort and quiet ride
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Amazing fuel mileage.
TCH, 02/11/2022
2021 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got over 35 mpg on last 400 plus mile trip on the 101 Loop highway with some back road gravel driving. Seats are uncomfortable for 6' 3" 250lb guy or I would have given it 5 stars.
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