2018 Subaru Forester SUV

2018 Forester

Overview
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Competition

$249 /mo. Lease From
$22,795 MSRP From
25.6 mpg AVG, Comb.
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Subaru Forester is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 170 to 250 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,050 to $2,800, which over the course of five years will save you $250 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA. 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Manual can be leased from $249 per month.

2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Manual

2018 Subaru Forester Premium

2018 Subaru Forester Limited

2018 Subaru Forester Touring

Offers

Lease

According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Manual starting from $249 a month with $2,999 due at signing.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.7 in
Length: 180.9 - 181.5 in
Height: 66.4 - 68.2 in
Wheelbase: 103.9 in

2018 Forester has a relatively short wheelbase ( 103.9 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3322 - 3717 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43.0 inHip Room: 53.9 inHead Room: 40.0 - 41.4 inShoulder Room: 57.0 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.0 inHip Room: 53.0 inHead Room: 37.5 - 39.8 inShoulder Room: 56.5 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

31.5 - 34.4 ft³

2018 Forester seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Forester ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 31.5 - 34.4 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2018 Forester 2.5i	2018 Forester 2.5i Premium	2018 Forester 2.5i Limited	2018 Forester 2.0XT Premium	2018 Forester 2.5i Touring	2018 Forester 2.0XT Touring
Configuration	2.5 L, Man, AWD 2.5 L, Auto, AWD	2.5 L, Man, AWD 2.5 L, Auto, AWD	2.5 L, Auto, AWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	2.5 L, Auto, AWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$22,795	$23,795	$25,695	$26,195	$29,395	$29,495	$33,090	$36,090
Engine	2.5L Flat-4	2.5L Flat-4	2.5L Flat-4	2.5L Flat-4	2.5L Flat-4	2.0L Flat-4 Turbo	2.5L Flat-4	2.0L Flat-4 Turbo
HP	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	250 hp	170 hp	250 hp
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	22 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	26 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG	26 MPG	23 MPG
Highway	28 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	32 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG
Combined	24 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	28 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,400	$2,050	$2,400	$2,050	$2,050	$2,800	$2,050	$2,800

2018 Forester SUV comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $344 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Forester

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2018 Subaru Forester Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 404
Recalls: 3

2018 Forester SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed four hundred and four complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Subaru, which by itself is a relatively low number.