- The 2022 Subaru Forester is a Consumer Reports favorite
- 2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2022 Toyota RAV4
- The Subaru Forester is perfectly balanced
The 2022 Subaru Forester is easily one of the better small SUV options in its segment. It rivals compact SUV segment legends like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The Forester is arguably a better buy than more popular SUVs like the RAV4. Consumer Reports recommends the Forester over the industry’s most popular SUV.
The 2022 Subaru Forester is a Consumer Reports favorite
2022 Subaru Forester | Subaru
The 2022 Subaru Forester starts at $25,395. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to make 182 horsepower. The small SUV achieves 26 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Forester provides a smooth ride quality. It has a roomy cargo area and plenty of cabin space as well. The Subaru Forester is one of the most capable SUVs in its segment. Its high ground clearance makes it a natural off-roader. According to Forbes Wheels, the small SUV has an incredible 8.7 inches of ground clearance. The Forester Wilderness has a whopping 9.2 inches of ground clearance.
The Subaru Forester makes a great daily driver, but it really shines on the road less traveled. The small SUV is designed to tackle mild off-road trails and satisfy drivers with a taste for adventure.
Consumer Reports gave the 2022 Subaru Forester a near-perfect road test score. It got great predicted reliability and predicted owner satisfaction scores as well. The small SUV’s CR overall score is extremely high.
2022 Subaru Forester vs. 2022 Toyota RAV4
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 | Toyota
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has consistently been the best-selling SUV in America. Even the popular Honda CR-V doesn’t sell as well as the Toyota RAV4. Toyota’s compact SUV may be more popular than the Subaru Forester, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the better buy.
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 starts at $26,525. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to make 203 horsepower. The small SUV gets 27 miles per gallon in the city and 35 miles per gallon on the highway.
The RAV4 is more powerful than the Subaru Forester. The Forester is the more affordable model. The RAV4 is more fuel-efficient. The Forester got a better road test score than the RAV4. CR also gave the Subaru Forester a better predicted reliability score and predicted owner satisfaction score than the Toyota RAV4.
Consumer Reports ranks the Forester as the No.1 compact SUV of 22 models. The RAV4 is No.9 of 2022. The biggest difference between the two small SUVs seems to be driving experience, reliability, and satisfaction.
The Subaru Forester is perfectly balanced
The 2022 Subaru Forester | Subaru
The Subaru Forester isn’t incredibly powerful or quick. Its gas mileage isn’t segment-leading. The Forester’s main selling point is how balanced it is. The small SUV is roomy enough to comfortably seat small families.
It’s fuel-efficient enough to function as a daily driver for commuters. It has enough off-roading prowess to keep things interesting when drivers want to embrace their wild side. While the Toyota RAV4 provides incredible value, it may not be the best SUV in its segment anymore.
Read about the Forester’s Wilderness trim in the next article below.
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