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2025 Subaru Forester review
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
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 | ||
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
Subaru has dusted off the STI badge for a new special-edition Forester, but it's not everything it's cracked up to be.
Max Davies
The Karoq Sportline 4x4 has bucketloads of 'Simply Clever' touches and dynamic driving prowess, though its asking price is creeping up and up.
Jack Quick
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2498 | 1395 - 1984 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
FLAT 4 | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 136kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5800 - 6000 | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
196Nm - 239Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 - 4400 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
12.1 - 12.5 | 10 - 12.2 |