Used 2018 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT) Consumer Reviews
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For my money, best in class
MN, The Dalles, OR, 08/20/2017
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
136 of 141 people found this review helpful
Review at 1000 miles: We spent the last six months researching and test driving for our first new purchase. We had a budget of $35k and the final three contenders were the BMW X1, Honda CR-V Touring and the Subaru Forester XT Touring. We live at altitude in the Pacific Northwest and are "outdoorsy" without needing extreme off road capability. We also take the highway up to fairly high altitudes for hiking and ski excursions. Coming from a fun & spirited but extremely noisy and uncomfortable Impreza, we were looking for a good blend of comfort and utility. Forester XT Touring satisfied these criteria with the added FUN factor that the CRV just didn't bring to the table. The Forester XT has *almost* all of the get-up-and-go of a WRX with off road capability and a far, far quieter ride. I find the CVT to be quite responsive, particularly in the Sport mode. Interior comfort is impressive; I'm 6'4" and 220 lbs, and have so far taken three 2+ hour trips behind the wheel, on highway and Forest Service roads. The cabin is quiet, with excellent visibility on all sides. While not quite the same in terms of luxury, at this price point, to get the AWD on the X1, we'd have been dropping closer to $40k. I just couldn't justify paying the premium for mostly a badge. Only qualms so far is the entertainment suite: Starlink is basically useless aside from Pandora. Navigation combined with Sirius XM traffic is quite useful. Eyesight suite is powerful, useful and intuitive and is what ultimately swayed our purchase. Considering our Impreza lasted reliable 275k miles with strict maintenance, I am confident that the Forester XT will be reliable for years to come and serve our needs well.
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Love to drive, Chino, CA, 07/08/2019
updated 07/19/2021
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had the Subaru Forest XT Touring for a year now. The car has helped avoid at least 6 accidents that are not my fault. There are cars out there that they said have similar safety features like Subaru, buy they are either optional equipment or they do not offer a full suite. Subaru has improved and refined their safety for many many years, way before their competitions even have any safety features. I would recommend Subaru Forester or Outback to anyone who rates safety as their top priority. After 3 years, I must say I enjoy driving my Subaru more and more. The Turbo engine is the hidden diamond, Subaru is making the wrong decision not to offer this option. It is a joy driving with the turbo engine.
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Safest legal rocket ship I ever drove
Uncle Wolfy, Wichita Falls, TX, 02/21/2022
updated 08/22/2022
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had a 2010 Forester Limited and loved the safety and reliability in every weather situation. Just wasn't too happy with the engine and the 4-speed automatic transmission. When our daughter inherited the car, we bought a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 with all the bells and whistles. That car was fast and fun and very versatile. Our son inherited it, and we hoped we would find a compact SUV that is as safe and reliable as the Forester and as fast and fun as the Escape. Voila, we found the 2018 turbocharged Forester XT touring. This car is a race car in disguise and absolute fun to drive on the highway or in the city. The 8-speed CVT in sport mode shifts like butter and accelerates almost as fast as a Tesla. This car is a wolf in sheepskin and great value. Now you say, but the Navi is a TomTom and it doesn't have android "whatsoever" or apple "blah blah". Well we don't need these gimmicks, since we actually look outside while we are driving and listen to Sirius XM all the time anyways. This is the best built (made in Japan), safest and sportiest SUV we ever owned or seen on the car market for a reasonable price. For car enthusiasts that love driving, you can't go wrong. If you spend all your time on your cellphone or looking at your infotainment system in your car, you shouldn't be driving in the first place.
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Top of the line - Forester XT Touring
MSJ, Columbus, OH, 03/17/2019
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Subaru vehicle. I have owned one Impreza and two Legacy's prior to this Forester. This was the last model to get the Turbocharger, so I didn't want to miss out; However, I didn't need a car. I had a 2017 Legacy Sport that was doing just fine, so this was totally an impulse purchase. While I truly do love this car, ultimately, I do regret signing the lease. This car is just too expensive for what it is. Between the nearly $40,000 price tag and the (constant) need to fill it up with premium gasoline, this thing is like driving around an overpriced european luxury car. Albeit super fun (and dangerously fast), it is not worth the monthly payments. I may even go on to argue that this vehicle is too fast for an SUV. I gets up and goes I mean lickety split and that can be kind of dangerous for a vehicle that sits this high up. Believe it or not, my car insurance actually went down when I switched it over. Most of my driving is City (large metropolitan area), so that makes the mileage even worse. The space is great on the inside and the interior is very nice overall. Again, it is a fun car to drive and the reliability can not be matched, I just think it's a bit too much (both power and cost) for a "non-luxury" sport utility vehicle.
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Best car ever!
Ron Gerbing, Spokane, WA, 12/10/2017
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Take your time to go through the process in making your decision. The Subaru dependability and Forester Touring Model is a great combination! We really like this car!
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