Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Over the years, the Subaru Forester has evolved into the go-to choice for those who take their compact SUVs off-road. With plenty of ground clearance to get over obstacles and standard all-wheel drive, the Forester also boasts a roomy interior that can haul plenty of camping gear. Of course, you don't HAVE to go camping to enjoy the Forester's strengths. It's comfortable on the road, with plenty of modern entertainment and driver-assist tech. Should you pick it over a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4? We take a close look at the fifth-generation Forester available from 2019 through 2024 to help you decide if you should pick or pass on Subaru's small SUV.
Article: carmax.com/research/subaru/forester/2024
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Chapter Breaks
00:00 Intro
00:32 What We Got
01:45 Reliability & Crash Test Ratings
02:46 Pick - Driver Aids
04:47 Pick - Capability
05:42 Pick - Interior
07:33 Pass - Engine & MPG
08:36 Would You Pick or Pass?
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Over the years, the Subaru Forester has evolved into the go-to choice for those who take their compact SUVs off-road. With plenty of ground clearance to get over obstacles and standard all-wheel drive, the Forester also boasts a roomy interior that can haul plenty of camping gear. Of course, you don't HAVE to go camping to enjoy the Forester's strengths. It's comfortable on the road, with plenty of modern entertainment and driver-assist tech. Should you pick it over a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4? We take a close look at the fifth-generation Forester available from 2019 through 2024 to help you decide if you should pick or pass on Subaru's small SUV.
Article: carmax.com/research/subaru/forester/2024
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Chapter Breaks
00:00 Intro
00:32 What We Got
01:45 Reliability & Crash Test Ratings
02:46 Pick - Driver Aids
04:47 Pick - Capability
05:42 Pick - Interior
07:33 Pass - Engine & MPG
08:36 Would You Pick or Pass?
For the latest used car shopping tips and advice, subscribe here: youtube.com/user/carmax?sub_confirmation=1
Visit us! https://www.carmax.com.
