Subaru Forester (Old)
Overall Average Rating - 87.36%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 24th
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.
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 7th
Build Quality: 27th
Running Costs: 96th
Performance: 47th
Braking: 49th
Ride Quality: 15th
Handling: 40th
Practicality: 13th
Comfort: 47th
Ease of Driving: 12th
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 6th)
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.
