2023 Subaru Forester Premium

The 2023 Forester is Subaru's compact SUV, slotting between the Crosstrek and the Outback with a tall, upright cabin and standard all-wheel drive. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5, offering a more rugged, outdoorsy character than most. The Forester rides with a soft, absorbent feel that suits rough roads, and its steering is light and easy around town. The cabin is roomy for the class, with generous headroom and a large cargo area behind the rear seats. Standard EyeSight driver assistance includes adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, and the available Starlink infotainment handles Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Premium is the trim most Forester shoppers pick, adding heated seats and a power moonroof over the Base without the Sport's orange accents. Its 2.5L I4 makes 182 horsepower and pairs with a CVT and standard all-wheel drive, returning 29 mpg combined. X-Mode with Hill Descent Control is standard here, giving you genuine off-road ability for a dirt-road weekend.