The Forester has truly come into its own in the last few years, receiving plenty of accolades and praise for its utilitarian personality and car-like refinement in this latest generation. Completely revised in 2014, the Forester gets a few updates for 2017 that make it even more a bargain to brag about. While the quirky little crossover isn’t fast, sporty, or particularly good-looking as some of its competition, it is outstandingly practical.
A small $200 price hike over the 2016 model covers a multitude of added features, including a revised front grille, bumper, and new headlights. The EyeSight system also gets an upgrade to include Lane Keep Assist. Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Reverse Automatic Braking are now standard. Lastly, the Forester 2.0XT Touring offers an available Active Torque Vectoring system.
Everything else that made the 2014 Forester a success has carried over, including an unchanged pair of engines and transmissions. Base models get the 2.5-liter flat-four mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The combo is good for 170 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. The CVT remains an optional extra. The more powerful option is the 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four making 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet. Unfortunately, upgrading to the turbo relegates the transmission choice to the CVT.
Trim levels for the 2.5-liter still include 2.5i, Premium, Limited, and Touring, while the more-upscale 2.0-liter turbo is only adorned with the Premium and Touring trims.
In all, the Forester is an honest crossover that works well. For some, it just takes getting past what looks to be a bland cover to find a multifaceted vehicle well positioned to tackle nearly any task the average American brood can throw at it.
Updated 05/19/2016: Subaru announced prices for the 2017 Forester which will arrive at retailers late summer 2016. Check the "Prices" section to see how much you will have to pay for it.
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