HD 2017 Subaru Forester | CarGurus Test Drive Review

Shop new Subaru Forester listings: Subaru says it redesigned the 2017 Forester, but it doesn’t look much different than last year. It does get improvements to its EyeSight driver-assistance system, adds Siri Eyes Free, and offers more standard and available features. The new version rides on the last-generation Impreza’s platform, but stands much taller than that car to provide lots of cargo capacity. The Forester 2.5i trims get a 2.5-liter boxer four rated at 170 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.0XT trim’s turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine makes 250 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque. The more powerful engine requires a continuously variable transmission, but a manual is available with the 2.5-liter. The 2.5i trims get considerably better mileage than the XTs.A Forester can do almost anything you need from a car and offers incredible crashworthiness. The 2.5i trims are more cost effective, but the 2.0XTs might need some additional work to meet the expectations set by their price. Read more on CarGurus: Presenter: Christian WardlawProducer: Dan SharpSubscribe to the CarGurus Channel:Crossovers & SUVs