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2023 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S AWD review
The Forester is a great family SUV, but you probably don’t need to spend this much to get the best version of it.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Subaru Forester vs 2024 BMW X4 Comparison
Subaru Forester
BMW X4
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2022 Subaru
Forester
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2024 BMW
X4
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Based on the BMW X4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roading
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
65L
501 to 689 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$95,700 - $185,200
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent practicality
- Super easy to live with
- AWD is standard
Misses
- Better value lower in the range
- A bit thirsty
- Not a thrilling car to drive
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Roof Rails - High-gloss Shadowline (+$600)
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 2498 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 136kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6000 | 5000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm - 239Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.1 - 12.5 | 9.3 - 11 | |
