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Rgl, 03/24/2021
updated 03/31/2025
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
92 of 94 people found this review helpful
After 30 plus years driving Toyota vehicles I am a picky hard sell to change. My dealership would not deal with me so I changed to Subaru with hopes of similar reliability. My 2021 Forester limited has more options than a RAV4 limited and for over 3k$ less. Standard AWD, comfortable ride and better mpg. Just did a 300 mile weekend trip and the vehicle was great! So far very happy with my first Subaru. 9/25/21 - not one issue with the new Forester. Still rides quietly and solid with 3k miles. I find the agile handling is confident and quick. I like the eyesight auto cruise driving system to be very helpful for long drives. In mostly city driving I’m averaging 24 mpg. Great vehicle. 3/27/22 Odo reads 6k miles. My Subie has been problem free. Owning 3 previous Camrys I needed an suv that was comfortable and quiet. The engine roars during hard starts but is still quieter than the RAV4. Comfy drives and highway trips avg 31 mpg. 9/28/22 Odo reads 8,600 miles. 18 months now and no issues/problems. I did have isolated surprise that all warning lights lit up and turned out to be unseated fuel cap. Learned a lesson with that. Very happy with my Red Subie. May purchase at lease end. :) 9/28/23 Odo is 12k miles and 6 mo to lease end. Definitely going to buy Subie. The suv continues to be problem free and solid. During a recent highway trip I was cut off by a impatient driver who then hit his brakes. Eyesight responded faster than me and avoided a nasty accident. What a fantastic vehicle for the purchase amount I paid. My dealership provides great service and gives me back a fresh washed vehicle. I’m sold on Subaru vehicles. 3/30/2025 I purchased my Forester at its cap cost of $24k. What a bargain being low miles and cheaper than a new car. At 21k miles, the Subie continues being problem free. I did have an a new oil filter blow/leak. Apparently it was defective and my great service place cleaned my engine. Quantrell Subaru provides great service each time I’m there. The suv is still quiet and comfortable to drive and ride. Very happy.
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A Great Choice
Rod Grodt, 04/26/2021
updated 04/29/2024
2021 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
65 of 66 people found this review helpful
I researched all the small and medium-size SUVs for a replacement for our 2016 Hyundai Tucson Eco and the Forester seemed the best choice. It broke our string of five no-problem Hyundais going back to 2000. The Forester delivers in all categories. It's roomy, economical and safe. The gas mileage is between 35-38 on the highway and 33-35 combined. It's about the same as the Tucson. A lot of magazines criticize the CVT transmission, but it's a welcome change from the dual-clutch in the Tucson which was really the only complaint. The Forester is more comfortable and has more cargo space. It's quiet on the highway and the all-wheel drive is fantastic in the rain. I love the car. Only complaint is that trying to figure out all the electronics is baffling. But, eventually, that will come around. One feature I don't like is that the engine shuts off when you stop in traffic for more than a few seconds. When you lift your foot off the brake, it sort of bangs back to life. There is a switch to override this function, but you have to turn it on every time you drive the car. There should be a permanent override or simply do away with this supposedly environmental function. We purchased the base model which had the wheel upgrade and interior rubber mat package. Our dealership in Orange Park, FL, is super to work with. Great service department and free car washes. The Forester has just over 37,000 trouble-free miles on the odometer now.
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Glad we considered it!
Nick N Nora, 03/31/2021
2021 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
105 of 108 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable, great head room, superb views from all windows. Substantial cargo area in hatch. Large glove compartment. Turn signals are not obnoxious, as most vehicles tend to be. Windshield and rear window wipers are large- sweep very well. Steering radius is fantastic!!!
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Excellent Choice!
Karen B., 01/15/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
Love the safety features especially the front & back eyesight driving. Sure helps when backing out of busy parking lots! It also alerts you of auto & pedestrian movement on the sides of your vehicle. Great safety feature! Also for those that have difficulty driving in the dark, the headlights turn with the car so no blind spots on corners plus you can set the lights to bright & they will automatically dim when another vehicle is detected & then return to bright once it has passed. Alot to love about being a Subaru owner!
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Lovin my new Ru!
Sandy, 12/31/2020
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
Just traded in my 2015 Subaru Outback 2015 Limited for a 2021 Forester Premium. I may have given up a teeny bit of luxury but I gained immensely in new safety features, those adaptive LED headlights and all that wonderful open interior and panoramic sunroof. I love that it is much shorter and narrower than the outback and it is a smooth wonderful ride. Nice pick up. I am really enjoying my new Forester!!