Why Buy A Subaru Forester?

If you are in the market for a new SUV, then you don’t have to look any further than the 2024 Subaru Forester, which is the best choice SUV you can purchase. The Base trim model starts at just $26,895, not including destination and handling fees, and the top line trim, Touring, has a base price of $36,795, not including destination and handling fees. 

Engine

With a 2.5-liter Boxer 4-cylinder engine under the hood, the Forester has 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, which allows it to be both good on gas and have plenty of power for everyday driving. 

Fuel Mileage

According to EPA estimates, the Forester can achieve up to 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, respectively. If you decide to purchase the Wilderness trim, you can expect 25 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, respectively. 

Trim Levels & Towing Capacity

The Forester can be optioned in 6 different trim levels, including Base, Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trim levels. Every trim level is able to tow up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped, or 3,000 lbs if you opt for the Wilderness trim. Meaning, you can tow jet skis, ATVs, motorcycles, and the like. 

Subaru All-Wheel Drive With X-Mode

Every Subaru Forester comes standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-wheel drive, and Sport and Wilderness trim levels feature Enhanced X-Mode system with Hill Descent Control. Enhanced X-Mode allows you to tell the vehicle what type of terrain you are driving on, whether it be snow, dirt, or mud, and let the systems work together to get the most amount of traction per wheel, and Hill Descent Control keeps the vehicle at a low speed when traversing down hills either forward or backward. The standard All-wheel drive system also features Active Torque Vectoring and Vehicle Dynamics Control for added stability and traction in various situations. 

Ground Clearance

With as much as 8.7 inches of ground clearance standard on all Foresters and 9.2 inches for the Wilderness model, you can go a lot of places that other vehicles would leave you wishing you had gotten a Subaru. 

Interior Space

Rear passengers in the Subaru Forester have quite a nice place to sit. With up to 39.6 inches of rear headroom without a moonroof, 39.4 inches of rear legroom, 53.6 inches of rear hip room, and 57.2 inches of rear shoulder room. 

Space is tantamount to the usability of Subaru vehicles, and the 2024 Forester features a total of 26.9 cu.ft. of space behind the second-row seats when equipped with the optional moonroof. With the rear seats folded, the maximum space increases to 69.1 cu.ft. if you have the optional moonroof. Total interior volume is as high as 111.6 cu.ft. 

Reliability

The Subaru Forester has a reliability ranking of 84 out of 100, according to J.D. Power and Associates. When evaluating the Forester, their tests “Measure(s) the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.”. The overall rating for the Forester is also an 84, which puts it above the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and in their collection of data and information. 

Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2023 Subaru Forester the coveted Top Safety Pick, scoring top marks in front and side impact tests, along with roof strength, accident prevention technology, and head restraints and seats. 

The 2024 Subaru Forester also comes with some of the best standard safety equipment in its class. No matter the trim level, you will get: EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which features Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control; Pre-Collision Braking; Pre-Collision Throttle Management; Lane Departure and Sway Warning, and Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Automatic Emergency Steering is included on models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. The safety feature works with EyeSight and Blind-Spot Detection to assist with steering control to help avoid a collision at speeds less than 50 mph.

At Rairdon’s Subaru of Auburn, we have the most affordable pricing on new and used vehicles. With more than 100 vehicles to choose from, our sales team and finance department will work hard to get you the best rates. Our service department will work tirelessly to ensure your vehicle is in the best possible shape to keep your travels safe and enjoyable. Come in today and find your next Subaru at Rairdon’s Subaru of Auburn.