Subaru's bruiser has been updated for the 2022 year. Premium tech, offroad master. Everything you need to know about the 2022 Subaru Forester.

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Is the 2022 Subaru Forester a good car? 

The Subaru Forester has been one of the vehicles that helped popularise the SUV segment. Originally based on the Impreza platform, the Forester has gone on to not only transport families in comfort and excitement, but also surprise many in the performance market too. Now with a 2022 update, The Forester is on the Subaru Global Platform. The Forester is more mature and has moved away from the ‘boy racer’ image but still maintains that tried and trusted Subaru practicality.

Who is the 2022 Subaru Forester a good car for?

The Subaru Forester is a good car for families with pets. Someone who wants a spacious SUV but with all-wheel-drive and stellar performance from an innovative engine layout. The Forester is also good for someone who wants unrivalled safety and technology but with a bit of unique quirkiness to it.

Is the 2022 Subaru Forester a good first car?

The 2022 Subaru Forester wouldn’t exactly be a good first car if you’re concerned about fuel consumption and maintenance costs. An older model Subaru Forester wouldn’t be a bad choice for a first car, but a non-turbo model will fair better.

Is the 2022 Subaru Forester a good family car?

Yes, the Subaru Forester is made with families in mind. It’s great for medium-sized families as well as having space for pets too. The vehicle is comfortable and safe with Subaru’s patented EyeSight driver assistance systems. So rest assured you’re in good hands with the Forester.

Is there a Hybrid 2022 Subaru Forester?

Currently, there is no hybrid variant of the Subaru Forester for sale in South Africa.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

“A week with the Forester revealed that Subaru still knows how to produce an off-road-ready mid-size family SUV that is big on safety and in-car features. The problem the Forester faces amid insane fuel price increases is its lack of efficiency, where consumers may find favour with less rugged, but more cost-effective and efficient competitors.”

– Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

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everything you need to know about the 2022 subaru forester

Interior

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What is the 2022 Subaru Forester like inside? 

One of the first things that greet you in the Subaru Forester is the massive polygonal-shaped centre console showing the infotainment centre and air-con controls front and forward. There are elements of rugged styling with the use of hard-wearing materials on the door cards and seats but it also looks premium. It’s clear in Forester’s design brief that this is not only an urban cruiser but also something you can take offroad and don’t have to worry about damaging interior materials too much. Much of the Forester’s interior is quite angular and sharp.

 

Style

Although more mature with age, the 2022 Subaru Forester opts for sharp and radical angles in its exterior design to show confidence. This is quite evident in the front and rear fascias of the vehicle. Upfront, you get sharp boomerang-shaped headlights between a massive hexagonal grille. In the rear, you’ll find the same light housing treatment in the front. In the sport trim, the taillights are separated by a large gloss black trim piece. To further add to the offroad rugged yet sporty design, plastic cladding is found across the vehicle with red accents to break up the grey cladding. It is quite eye-catching.

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Tech features

  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Subaru’s Symmetrical All Wheel Drive System
  • EyeSight Driver Assistance systems (Excluded on base 2.0i)
  • X-Mode All Wheel Drive Optimisation
  • 7 airbags

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest 2022 Subaru Forester

The cheapest Subaru Forester is the entry trim is the 2.0i CVT – prices usually start from R496 000

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How much does it cost?

Forester 2.0i CVT from R496 000
Forester 2.0i-S ES from R576 000
Forester 2.5i-Sport ES from R611 000
Forester 2.5i-S ES from R669 000

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the 2022 Subaru Forester

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

Hyundai Tucson

Tayedza MbiriStarting his petrol-infused passion at a ripe young age playing a plethora of racing video games, Taye has been into the motoring industry for years. During his university years studying Law, he dipped his toes into motoring photography, videography, and exploring what Southern Africa has to offer for the motoring scene at large. Most recently, he presented a YouTube series for a famous Japanese manufacturer and now finds himself fresh on the AutoTrader content creation team. He hopes to own a 90s Subaru one day soon. View News & Reviews

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