2018 Subaru Forester Review

The Subaru brand has long been lauded for creating vehicles with excellent longevity and reliability, and the

2018 Forester is no exception to this high standard of quality. If you're in the market for a compact SUV for your drives around Syracuse, Oneida, and Liverpool, then the Forester is a wonderful option for a car that will last for years to come. This 2018 Subaru Forester review from the team at Bill Rapp Subaru will provide you with all the details you need before deciding if the Forester is the right fit for your lifestyle.

Subaru Forester Specs

The 2018 Forester offers two engine options for you to choose from. The base engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower. For more power, opt for the 2.0L 4-cylinder that pumps out 250 horsepower. Both options come standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which is designed to deliver the most traction and control. The base engine achieves an EPA-estimated 26 city/32 highway MPG.  

Subaru Forester Specs

Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Subaru Forester Interior 

Inside the cabin of the Forester, you'll find seating for five on standard cloth upholstery. For a touch of luxury, upgrade to leather upholstery, or add heated front seats and a power adjustable driver's seat. The front seat has headroom of 40 inches and legroom measuring 43 inches. In the back seat, there's 37.5 inches of headroom and 38 inches of legroom to stretch out in, making the back seats comfortable even for tall adults.

With all five seats in use, the 2018 Forester offers 34.4 ft³ of cargo space in the rear of the vehicle. Fold the back seats forward, and you'll have access to a total of 74.7 ft³ of cargo capacity, which is very impressive for a compact SUV. A power liftgate is available to add for additional convenience, as well.

Enhance Your Drive with Modern Tech

The Forester comes standard with a number of modern features to make your drives both more convenient and more entertaining. The dashboard is fitted with a standard 6.2-inch Starlink™ touchscreen infotainment system, or you can upgrade to a 7-inch screen. Standard features of the system include a rearview camera and Bluetooth® connectivity, so you can access music from your phone, as well as make hands-free phone calls.

Enhance the system still further by trading up to the upscale 8-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, adding a navigation system, and dual-zone automatic climate control. A variety of driver-assisting safety features are also available to make your drives even more safe.

Schedule Your Test Drive of the 2018 Subaru Forester

If you think that the Forester sounds like it could be the right fit for your lifestyle, it's time for you to get behind the wheel and test it out for yourself. That's the only way you'll know for sure that you truly love it! Contact Bill Rapp Subaru today to schedule a test drive, and soon, you'll be hitting the streets of Syracuse, Oneida, and Liverpool in the 2018 Forester!