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Forester vs CR-V. Subaru Wins!
Alan Schwartz, 07/10/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
110 of 115 people found this review helpful
We are normally a Honda family (2 V6 Accords) but this time we went for a small SUV and chose the Forester Limited. I added the ONLY package available with upgraded Harmon Kardon audio, upgraded Starlink and RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) which keeps you from a collision with an object or car when reversing by automatically STOPPING the vehicle. I compared, carefully, the CR-V and the Forester in similar trims and the Subaru came out ahead. Safety equipment was similar, but Subaru had more for the money with EyeSight and adaptive cruise which is usually only available in more expensive vehicles. The upgraded audio and screen size is important to me. The screen in the Subaru in this level of trim is 8.0 and Honda is 7.0. The difference is visible. Edmund's even said the Honda system is a bit clunky to use. Subaru is smooth and easy. The interior feels cavernous with plenty of headroom, and plenty of elbow room. My wife likes it because of easy of entry. The panoramic moonroof is bigger than Honda. Even though the cargo area is a tad smaller than the Honda, if the package is that big then I have a pickup truck. It will more than suffice for groceries and whatnot. I like the idea of full time AWD X Drive with selectable mode which is only available in the highest trim level in Honda. The seats are black leather which will be a challenge in Arizona but covers will handle protecting your skin from hot surfaces and preserve the leather from skin oils and dirt. Handling is sure and precise. The suspension feels taut and ready. Finally, the 4-cylinder Boxer engine is willing, but I think Subaru could do better, but around town it's more than capable. If you're not driving with your foot in it, the gas mileage is reasonable, but a tad less than Honda. This would really perform with a V6 or a turbo. The 7-speed CVT transmission tends to upshift quickly when left in automatic but is manually selectable and responsive. We ordered it in Brilliant Bronze Metallic. SO many white and silver cars out there. We wanted something that stood out. We just felt that we got more bang for the buck with the Subaru Forester in Limited trim.
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My Perfect SUV
Weekend Warrior, 08/01/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
99 of 104 people found this review helpful
The Forester Premium is my perfect SUV. Who I am: 6'2" with an unusually tall torso and short limbs. Without height adjustment, I cannot fit in almost any car with a moonroof. Even "luxury" cars tend to be a hard fit. I do a good amount of hiking on the weekends, and I work from home, so my dream SUV can do some off-roading but has to double as a daily driver. My last car was a 2011 Honda Civic. I needed something with more hauling ability and modern safety features. My family had a 2020 Forester, so I already knew I loved this vehicle. The 2022 is better all around. Pros of the Forester: I have ample headroom, with the moonroof, even in the passenger seat without height adjust. If I really stretch my posture I can just touch my head on the liner. Normal people who are 6'6-6'8 probably fit in the Forester. Seating position is tall, and visibility is great. My girlfriend transferred from a subcompact Honda Fit and felt instantly comfortable. Don't forget the backup camera, blind spot warning lights on the rearview mirrors, and so on. The Forester Premium makes you feel safe in so many ways. (Premium adds rear cross-traffic alert, a must in my opinion.) Telescoping steering wheel and lumbar support are good for my abnormally short limbs. This car can suit anyone, and the Premium's now-standard driver's seat memory is great. Great MPG. Rated at 26 city, 33 highway, 29 combined. My 2011 Honda Civic was rated at 26/34, for comparison. In practice the Forester's numbers tend to be on the low side, especially because you'll naturally want to enjoy the auto A/C. But the Forester also has a big tank. With a 16.6gal tank and an engine rated at 29mpg, you could cruise close to 500 miles on a tank if you tried. Zombie survival territory. 2022 facelift is all good. Eyesight cameras are now integrated into the windshield. Formerly they sat a few inches behind the windshield so they could get dirty and you'd have no idea. The front end looks better. The suspension has a better tune. The 2020-2021 model was slightly tuned for off-road, and actually did not handle city speed bumps. The 2022 glides over bumps like a luxury car. Good power. Sure, the towing is weak at 1500lbs but most Forester fans are hauling bikes and kayaks, not horse trailers. The Wilderness is rated at 3000lbs which usually means an aftermarket transmission cooler is all you'd need to upgrade - but talk to a mechanic. The Forester's CVT is so smooth, it can cruise up an off-ramp and hit the speed limit like nothing. I guarantee most of the complaints are because CVT gearboxes don't "kick" you like a manual shifter would. Hit the Sport button (SI-drive) if you want the engine louder. Forester's adaptive cruise is second only to self-driving cars. Once the Subaru detects a vehicle ahead, it will maintain distance and slow down if the car ahead slows. But it can also do start-stop traffic automatically. And when you change lanes, it automatically resumes your set speed. On a long trip, the adaptive cruise is a life-saver. The Forester even has Auto Vehicle Hold. Basically if you're stopped at a train hit AVH and it'll hold the brake so you don't have to shift into Park (which is technically illegal in most states!). If you're at a stoplight on a hill it'll also do the brakes for you (AVH will automatically release the brakes when you apply gas). 2022 Forester improves touch points over the 2021, less plastic more rubberized or fabric surfaces. Compared to the 2016 era when the steering wheels were cheap plastic, the 2022 feels like a luxury vehicle. In independent tests, the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive regularly outperforms rival AWD platforms. Whether it's rain, snow, or getting to a camping spot down a rough trail, the Forester is best-in-class. You can look up videos online where the Forester even beats some "real" 4WD platforms on difficult off-road tasks. This isn't a military jeep or anything, but it is surprisingly rugged for such a refined SUV. Cons of the Forester: Head unit is awful to set up. The #1 complaint on any Subaru forum is that when you unplug your phone from Android Auto or Apple Play, the radio automatically starts playing. Why!? Make a habit of turning the volume to 0 before you unplug your phone, and the radio will start up silent. If you use Sirius (why?) you can tune it to channel 0 which is intentionally silent. Once you figure out the quirks, it's fine for daily use. But the moment you need to change something on the head unit, good luck. It's like a 1990s DVD player menu. Electronics are a bit dumb, in all aspects. The rear hatch has a LOT of quirks about security where it won't open when you expect it to. I get that it's a security issue, but there needs to be an override. Sometimes you'll realize even though you've been vacuuming your car for an hour and the driver's door is open, the doors are locked, so the hatch refuses to open. Or something. It's not always clear what the programmer was thinking. With some troubleshooting, you'll eventually get it, but there will be annoyances. Rear headroom just "normal" compared to the front. As said I have an abnormally tall torso so it's a tight fit for me in back. A normal 6'2" person might fit okay. Taller people are going to be cramped. But for a family with two adults in front and kids or dogs in back, it'll be great. Overall: Once you learn the Forester's quirks, it's an easy SUV to love. Plenty of interior room, for the driver and for cargo. Great visibility, high driver position, and modern safety features. Engine is plenty for a daily driver or light off-roading. Great gas mileage and a big tank mean zombie survival range if you're gentle on the pedal. There's nothing exciting about the Forester, just like there's nothing exciting about a hammer. It's not the tool, it's what you do with it. The Forester is my daily driver, and the Forester is also there when I'm facing a poorly maintained trail on my way to a campsite. I love it.
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2022 Forester Wilderness
Jim B., 02/22/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Everything I hoped for, large doors, easy in an out. I'm 6'3" and have lots of headroom in both front and rear seating, go figure! It sits high with lots of glass all the way around. Just a great car, no buyers remorse from me.
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1st Subaru and we love it
Rick DeWolfe , 02/23/2022
updated 09/06/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
109 of 115 people found this review helpful
We ordered a new Forester due to lack of this vehicles on dealer lots and while we drove used Foresters after spending some time in ours it surpassed our expectations. The room it has coupled with visibility from the drivers seat is fantastic. Then the ride is very smooth and it handles great as well. Our Touring has the 2 tone brown / black leather interior with white exterior and coupled with all the standard features at this price really made us think why didn't we buy one sooner. Lastly, Foresters are written up for being slow and under powered but in real world we think it is more than powerful plus you get fantastic mileage with. AWD
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Beyond my expectation
Jin and nick name is Cooper, 05/10/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
62 of 66 people found this review helpful
Lately I bought 2022 forester limited. Hard to believe it has only 182hp.Much more horse power and torque feeling than I expected. The experts are misleading the value of this suv. They talk nothing but hp and torque. They don’t talk about marvelous engineering how the car can drive superbly with even lower horse power like forester.I love my new forester better than any cars I have been driven.
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Forester Wilderness
Mac, 01/28/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
69 of 75 people found this review helpful
Took advantage of the high trade values and traded a 2019 Outback for 2022 Forester Wilderness. Was difficult to choose between the Outback and Forester but utimately bought the Forester Wilderness. Why? Well the seating position is typical of an SUV so you definitely sit higher than in an Outback which is more carlike. Much more headroom for us folks over 6 foot tall and a larger, although slightly shorter, cargo area. And finally, I definitely prefer old school buttons and knobs to the touchscreen in the Outback. Opted for the navigation, upgraded audio, and power rear gate. Definitely worth it in my opinion. Entering and exiting the Wilderness is much easier than my previous Outback. The ride is very smooth and nearly as refined as in the 2019 Outback. I'm not a spirited driver around curves but the Forester Wilderness handles well. The 2.5 engine is fine around town and gets the job done on the highway. Is it fast? No, but I did not buy it to race anyone. Can I merge into traffic without feeling like I'll get rear ended? Yes, it gets the job done and the Wilderness specific CVT gearing is definitely welcome and apparent. Another plus are the Geolander AT tires. Look great and excellent on wet and snowy roads. Hopefully will never need it, but the Wilderness comes with a full size spare and matching OEM rim. Nice and nearly unheard of today! The upholstery is very nice and seems durable. Standard all weather floor mats are another plus. As for the exterior styling, obviously I like it and it is a more subdued than the OB Wilderness due to omitting the copper accents on the bumpers. Overall, we are really enjoying our Forester Wilderness and would highly recommend this trim level if you like the look and want enhanced capability off road or in snowy conditions. Good job Subaru!
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Great 2022 Subaru Touring
Dale, 09/04/2022
updated 09/09/2024
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
The vehicle seems to have better pickup and seems my roomy than our previous 2019. Excellent vehicle and easy to get into it wide door openings. Economic gas mileage.
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Unstoppable
Subaru family , 07/11/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2013 Subaru outback and picked up a 2022 Forrester limited it’s got all the features that I need and want love the way the seats feel the seat height is great it feels like I can just open the door and just slide into the drivers seat car handles very quick and is User-friendly I don’t have a problem with the acceleration great gas mileage very solid riding car the car is built over in Japan so I think that helps with the build quality and I also have the new jade green color.
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I’m sticking with the Subaru Forester!
Robert Walsh, 07/29/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Love everything about this year and model. Great sound system and smooth ride.
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Very comfortable and quiet
Happy Customer, 09/26/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, roomy ride. quiet cabin. Smooth acceleration. Love the navigation feature! Looking forward to road trips!
Safe, reliable and FUN
Wendy, 03/12/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a FUN car. Very sporty. Extremely roomy inside. More room than comparable Toyota Rav 4. Sunroof is huge. Interior of car is very cool! Subarus are also a very safe and reliable car. Extremely happy with my purchase.
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An evaluation , then a DECISION
Mikee, 06/18/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
Researched this car segment for the last 2 months, my findings, - 5th gen forester rated #1 in safety and readability over all others including RAV, trial hawk, honda and bronco. That said, it has been a long road for Subaru from the CVT , oil consumption, head gasket issues of past generation vehicles. At 6'3, CR just announced the Forester is #1 with tall drivers as well, no surprise as the "green house" visibility is very attractive. All the safety dings can be disabled permanently, with the exception of engine on/off at stop. After market solution will solve that as well. So, I will be picking up my Subaru Forester Wilderness / pearl white next week. Comfortable driving on and off road, safety and readability, looks, honest service advisors that I have visited with during this time, all have pushed me this direction. And finally driving my daughters 2017 Forester premium, sold me on being a Subie owner. Suggested maintenance to ensure long life; 30k diff (F/R) service, 40k CVT Transmission service, and oil changes every 4k. Compared to the Outback, Off road analysis/videos show the turbo in the Outback gets totally in the way of performance when climbing, as the Forester's new gearing and software changes bring much more to the equation over the turbo, in my opinion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF_JtgJ7aKQ&t=575s No rock climbing, but adventuring, all day long... HAPPY TRAILS
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Wild for the Wilderness
Nickelct, 01/19/2022
updated 01/20/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
I’ve been driving my 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness for over a year now and I am still loving it. Subaru has such a rock solid product. I love the look, the feel, the sound and the smell of the interior. Excellent mileage , above average handling and great grip with those upgraded tires. The Harmon Kardon sound is excellent. I really really love the led steering responsive headlamps and auto everything. An excellent value and I’m a Subaru owner for life.
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Great all-around SUV
Jamie S, 05/07/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We ordered our Subaru in the summer of '22. It was nice to be able to order exactly what we were looking for (many brands do not offer this service). Our dealer was great and did not add any market adjustment markup (sadly, another industry standard). We received our Forester in October and have put about 5k miles on it so far. I have been very impressed with our Forester. Simply put, it is well-rounded and very practical. There is nothing flashy about this vehicle but it does everything very well. I would like to see Subaru offer the Forester in XT trim as a bit of extra power would be nice. I don't notice in town but would like a bit more acceleration getting on to the highway. I would also like to be able to disable both the start/stop function and the seat belt chimes. Both are somewhat irritating. Overall this is a great and capable vehicle that I hope to own for many years.
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A $30k rattle trap
Carolina Driver, 05/10/2022
updated 05/17/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
53 of 72 people found this review helpful
Update 5/23: We are over 20k miles into owning the Forester. Thanks to the dealership in Charlotte, NC, the rattle was found in the dashboard and they insulated it well. So, the rattle is gone and my wife is driving happily around in it. Living in the mountains, we enjoy the awd and the mileage hovers around 27 in the city and 32 on the highway. Overall, we average 29. Original: We ordered our 22’ Forester from the factory and waited two months for it to arrive. Driving away from the dealer we heard a slight dash rattle. Three months later the rattle has gotten much worse. We only drive on smooth roads and live in a suburb so no big bumps telling us this fault came from the factory. We appreciate the dealer’s attempts at fixing it rather than pretending not to hear it. However, they still can’t solve it after 2 weeks. The dealer has replaced several trim items from the windshield cowl to the a-pillar but to no success. For a “rugged” suv, this tin can sounds like metallic popcorn over smooth road. I couldn’t imagine it over rough terrain. We own a 12 year old Suzuki with over 150k miles without any rattles. So much for Subaru fit and finish. We wish we read the owner forums talking about the “Subaru Rattle” before hand, but we didn’t. Other than that, it’s responsive in town and on the Highway, provides decent economy and room for 5, and the visibility is great. We just need to drown out the car’s cacophony with 80s heavy metal to enjoy this poorly built car.
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Top Of The Line
FRAD M, 05/08/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded in what was my 6th Subaru Forester. I always felt safe when driving and appreciated the reliability of them all. I did research others between purchases but couldn’t find a comparison regarding its safety record and value for money. This last trade was for a more expensive car that holds its own in dependability. I’m turning 68 in s few weeks and wanted something Subaru couldn’t offer. Would recommend Subaru to everyone that doesn’t want to break the bank to get a solid contender.
Forester limited with unlimited capability
Blackforest, 02/16/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I like the overall features and ride comfort. The dislike is the slow power from a stop.
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New Subaru Forester
MJG, 07/11/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the smooth ride quality, all the safety technology, power liftgate and of course the harmon kardon audio.......
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I love my car!..
Erin, 12/17/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Super smooth to drive, a lot of safety features, and comfortable driving..
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What else could you want in a car ?
J Butler, 02/02/2023
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2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Have always been a Ford guy and this is my first foreign car purchase and have not been disappointed. Great comfort, safety features, fuel mileage, and more. Highly recommend.
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Too Early to Tell
DH, 01/22/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Have only driven the car 1 week when this survey came in. Drive is comfortable l. Car has a lot of functions that are hard to learn. Users manual hard to follow. Pushing the button and seeing what shows up is the best way to go
Great Automobile
Eric7104, 01/17/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
This car has all the bells and whistles you could ask for. I purchased the Touring model and love all its features. Quite ride and the dealership where i made the purchase was excellent (Stohlman, Sterling, VA). You'll love all of its safety features.
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Best car i have owned besides my Ferrari
Rod D, 04/23/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Car rides like a dream traded in 2019 suv of another brand Subaru blows it out of the water
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Hate the new LED headlights
Still a flip phone user, 03/03/2022
updated 09/06/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
34 of 61 people found this review helpful
Hate the way the low beam head lights work. Just seam to go out so far and quit with a line. Hard to find a turn when going down the road at night the low beams do not light up side of road.
All-around great car
CBH, 12/02/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Subaru. Love it. Comfortable and economical daily driver. Spacious enough to haul lots of stuff. Quick acceleration. Nice array of bells and whistles in the Limited. Giant moonroof. Not a hybrid unfortunately but hardly a gas-guzzler.
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Comfortable excellent car
Chuck, 01/19/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fit and finish are excellent, very comfortable with all the safety feachers
Great Purchase
onecentinus8, 06/29/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this vehicle! It handles well and is just the right size and style for me.
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Fun to own!
Nikki E, 05/11/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Very much the vehicle of my choice for my gardening and hauling needs it’s perfect!!
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Very noisy, shaky, not for road trips
Tim T, 12/30/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 51 people found this review helpful
Rented Forrester wilderness for a drive across country after our flight got canceled - drove about 1000 miles on highways and mountains… oh boy, who at Subaru thought of building this car as a mass market vehicle is beyond me. 1) it’s super loud inside the car at highway speed to the point that you can barely hear passengers, not even saying anything about radio/audio system (audio system is complete junk as well - for $40k vehicle) 2) the car is unstable beyond 75mph - vibrates and shakes - it’s pure scary driving this thing. It’s also been a while since I drove a car that has visible shaking of trunk cover at highway speed. 3) adaptive cruise control is ok, but lane keeping assist is garbage - doesn’t keep car stable in lane and feels like locks the wheel for corrections (I have new VW and certainly know how this supposed to feel in the correctly built system, this ain’t it). 4) driving this car beyond a short trip around town is very tiring and annoying. I guess if you buy this car to off-road on various trails or piles of snow it should do well but don’t assume this car is going to work well for any longer road trips… or is a comfortable drive - it’s on par with driving an old truck or a military vehicle.
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Super SUB
Sammijo301 , 01/15/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love it!!! Nothing more be said
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roomy
Ervin E daniells, 12/09/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Roomy and stable on the ground,last long.
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Love the Forester!
Ed in Michigan, 08/05/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife wanted to trade her 2019 Forester Premium for a new one, so we now have a 2022 grey Premium. She (and I) are very happy with the car. In our last one, settings (even time) were problematic, Directions were scarce. This one is the same way. However, we have had to take ours on several 1000 mile trips this past year, with a mixture of freeway and town driving. The car/SUV did very well. Cruising at 75 (on 75), the tach registers about 1800 rpm. Whatever the CVT is doing, it is doing it well. Mileage was consistently 35 mpg or better, with good cool air conditioning, quiet cabin, and great visibility! Power was always on-tap. And the vehicle is just the right size: room for luggage, spacious passenger compartment, but, again, great visibility. The flat engine results in a lower hood, so one can see right out front easily. During these trips, we had to park in municipal parking garages, and the Forester was small enough to fit right in limited space. Overall, I find the car easy to own, looks above average, and a great value.
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2022 Subaru , Forester touring
TMA, 08/25/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall quite satisfying. I get 30 mpg on mixed driving. Quick enough most of the time, lots of room also and safety features are most appreciated, especially blind spots. But recommended oil changes are needed a bit too often at 6000 miles, and would like to see better towing and a hybrid version. Would recommend overall.
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Traded in for a WRX
Sonny , 08/20/2022
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2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 45 people found this review helpful
Picked up a 2022 fully loaded Forester wilderness in geyser blue. Was anxious to get out of my 2022 Camry which I owned for about 6-8 months and had 10,000 miles. $40,000 is a lot of money for a compact SUV but I figured this is a niche model and version. Opted for 2.9 financing at 48 months. I go back and forth to work and I shuttle around my kids with a car seat. I really like the safety and technology features. I can feel the all-wheel drive and all season tires grip the road, especially during rain and colder weather . Overall, no regrets and having a good time with the vehicle. Wish it had more space but that's why I picked up a new 2023 Chevy suburban for the wife and family. * Update: Car interior does rattle, especially when the outside temperature drops. Maybe because of the boxer engine vibration and design. *Edit: Good value, good space, well equipped with standard safety and technology features. Paid MSRP. 2.9% APR is a plus. Good ground clearance. This is not a rugged off-road SUV. It can handle gravel and light duty trails but nothing too steep or rough. It's still a feather weight compared to a TRD Pro 4Runner or a Ram TRX. I still think it's a fair value for today's market and I'm sure most people wouldn't mind this vehicle at all because it has a universal fit and driveability for most. It would be nice if it came with a manual transmission but that may be a niche option. I like that its main option to add on is a $1,800 package which includes a few key features such as the upgraded audio, navigation, and power lift gate rear trunk door. Would be nice if it came with a stronger engine and drivetrain. Fair trade in value. Trying out the new redesigned WRX now, which is a different experience. * I put about 4k miles on this vehicle in over 3 months. Decided to trade in for new base WRX with 6 speed manual because I was getting bored with this Forester Wilderness. Received $35k trade in value and saved $2,000 off MSRP of new WRX without and dealer ads or market adjustment. I think dealers are selling new ones for around $37k - 38k with options, but I feel this is a $34-35k vehicle and Subaru has over-priced it by $2-3k, otherwise dealers need to discount it. 2.9 Apr is good but 1.9 would be ideal for 48 months financing. WRX has less space but is much more engaging and fun to drive. Makes commuting much more motivating. Turbocharged engine, sports car suspension tuning, and 6 speed manual make the WRX a blast to drive. Not many cars can compete with the real world performance, feel, and versatility of the new WRX. Redesign gets mixed feedback but I think Subaru is function over form. Maybe I can pick up a BRZ alongside later in the future, they did a great job on it as well.
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Pain in the butt
Golden7, 02/05/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 62 people found this review helpful
The driver asst. is a pain. on sunny morning it shuts off so you can't use the cruise control. It just does strange things. Put gas in and it wouldn't run at full speed. Disconnected battery and worked fine. It's a good Cheap car.
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New car guy
New car guy, 04/18/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 14 people found this review helpful
The car is perfect for my needs
Forester
bcargill, 08/04/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just picked up today, it is awesome! So happy to have chosen a Subaru, they are everywhere!
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Sue-bee Forester Wilder
Christine , 02/21/2022
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 20 people found this review helpful
Love my new Subaru Forester Wilderness! Ride is smooth as a Cadillac. Agility of a high performance sports car. Ruggedness of a Jeep. Awesome customer service at Mastria Subaru of Raynham MA. Appreciate their great care. Thank you Jwana, Joe, and David.
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Awesome
Jan, 10/19/2023
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I live this car. It's the 4th subaru I have owned, but my first Forrester. In particular I love the visibility at night. I also love the upholstery on the Wilderness. It's better than leather
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Perfect SUV
Lee, 01/03/2024
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great all purpose AWD Vehicle . Fun to drive good gas mileage, plenty of storage space.
My sixth Subie!
Yves Demers, 02/08/2024
2022 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My first one was a '82, bought used. It was a beast! I had two Imprezas, one Brougham (2WD), one Loyale that I loved, a Crosstrek and finally, a Forester 2017. This last one was the best! No problem with that vehicule and I go everywhere I want (and I want a lot) with a very low gas consumption vs other crossover. The next one will be a Forester Wilderness. Some issues with all of these cars; Oxygen sensor with the Crosstrek, head gasket with one Impreza... That's it! ... In 33 years of driving Subarus.
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Great SUV!
Jj, 02/28/2025
2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome in the snow!
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A very reliable and fuel efficient car
Phil N.W. CT., 04/28/2025
2022 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far we have 32,000. miles on this car. It has been on several long distance trips without a problem. Plenty of leg room for me at 6'1" tall, from the front and rear seating. Lots of storage at the rear of the car. The only problem we experienced was a faulty tire pressure sensor on one of our long trips which caused me to stop and visually check the suspect tire which was at the correct air pressure. We had it repaired (under warranty) after we returned from our trip. I'm not a big fan of the navigation system and having to pay for map updates.
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