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24Subaru Forester (Old)87.36%

Subaru Forester (Old)

It may have niche appeal, but the old Forester has a solid fan base that loves its reliability, ruggedness and practicality. Simple to run and own, it scores in all the areas you’d expect.

Performance and comfort are modest, but there’s one major drawback: that boxer engine means big bills at the pumps, resulting in high running costs.

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RATINGS (1 is best)

Ratings

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  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 7
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  • 96
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PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006-2008

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

A jump of two positions here is a great achievement given the big bills Subaru owners face – the range got the lowest running costs score. Top 10 finishes in six of our categories helped to offset this.

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