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What Makes the 2024 Subaru Forester Among the Best Small SUVs

By Barnell Anderson

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2023/08/27: Visitors inspect a Subaru Forester car during the Thailand Big Motor Sale 2023 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC). (Photo by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2023/08/27: Visitors inspect a Subaru Forester car during the Thailand Big Motor Sale 2023 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC). (Photo by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) /
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The Subaru Forester is one of the best small SUVs and has been for a while. Now, the 2024 Subaru Forester is on the market, and it continues the outgoing model’s level of excellence. Of course, people are still buying the 2023 Subaru Forester, but the new model has much to offer to keep drivers and passengers happy.

Here’s a look into what makes this one of the best small SUVs.

The 2024 Subaru Forester delivers capable performance

The Subaru Forester is far from being the fastest SUV, but it provides a stable and enjoyable ride. According to Edmunds, the 2024 Subaru Forester uses a 2.5-liter flat-four SUBARU BOXER engine with a maximum output of 182 horsepower and a torque of 176 lb-ft. The Forester is an all-wheel drive SUV and uses a continuously variable transmission. Notably, the 2023 Subaru Forester offers the same performance.

Regarding speed, the 2024 Subaru Forester is good for its class of vehicles as it accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 8.3 seconds. Luckily, this is one of the best small SUVs for fuel economy. The new Forester averages 26 miles per gallon in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. This makes it a solid choice for people who often go on road trips.

This is one of the best  small SUVs for people who want a simple interior

The inside of the Subaru Forester has never had the fanciest interior. The same is true with the 2024 Subaru Forester, as it puts symmetry and comfort over frills. Though this is a spacious SUV, there is no third-row option, which is something many buyers have asked for from the Forester. Cargo storage is also generous here as it allows for up to 74.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

Interior technology is also the same as on the 2023 Subaru Forester. It comes standard with a 6.5-inch SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system. Higher trims use an optional eight-inch model. The system works with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and it offers multiple USB ports. Overall, the inside of the 2024 Subaru Forester is straight forward and driver-focused.

The Subaru Forester is among the safest small SUVs

This is also one of the best small SUVs because it’s incredibly safe. This is the case because, so far, the Forester has been a Top Safety Plus pick by the IIHS from 2007 until 2023. With so few changes from the 2023 Subaru Forester, this should remain the case. For safety, the SUV comes standard with the EyeSight Driver Assist Technology features. They include:

  • Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Pre-Collision Braking
  • Pre-Collision Throttle Management
  • Lane Departure and Sway Warning
  • Lead Vehicle Start Alert.

Overall, the 2024 Subaru Forester is one of the best small SUVs. Not only does it deliver solid performance, but it has a mature and attractive cabin

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