2015 Subaru Forester

Like many Subaru models and the 2015 Subaru Forester is one of the best vehicles that you can buy. The reason for that is its safety, adaptability on all weather conditions, its versatility; it also has a SUV ride height, big hauling capacity, solid fuel economy, all-wheel drive as standard feature, roomy interior.

2015 Subaru Forester review

Exterior

The new 2015 Subaru Forester comes slightly redesigned. With the outgoing models redesign it already gets sharper styling and roomier interior. Some outside features are taken from the Subaru Impreza, like the taillights and side body design. The headlights and grille wings are moved further back than on the previous model.

Interior

The Subaru Forester 2015 has an amazing interior. The seats have soft couches offering improved support. Additionally, the seats are repositioned in a way to grant you better visibility. It also has a well-appointed and expanded cabin that offers more comfort. The doors are wide and large to offer you easy entry and exit. Its body structure creates a wide environment for cargo. The vehicle has an upgraded instrument cluster and a flexible shift knob. You will get the entertainment you need when in this car. This is because of its amazing HD radio with six speakers. Standard features that come even with the base model are climate control, cruise control, steering wheel with remote controls, backup camera and multi-functional display. Optional equipments are leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, premium audio system with satellite radio, etc.

2015 Subaru Forester specs, mpg

It has a two 4-cylinder boxer engines. The 2.5-liter H4 “boxer” engine produces 170 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. This engine can be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic Lineartronic CVT transmission. Depending on the chosen transmission it has different fuel economy. With manual transmission EPA estimated fuel economy is 24 mpg combined (22/29 mpg city/highway) but with automatic CVT transmission it has 27 mpg combined (24/32 mpg city/highway). With CVT transmission it has average performance for AWD crossover SUV. It runs from 0-60 in around 9.0 seconds.

For more performance you have to chose smaller but turbocharged engine. This 4-cylinder “boxer” engine has displacement of 2.0-liter and delivers 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It only comes with automatic CVT transmission. It has EPA estimated fuel economy rated at 25 mpg combined (23/28 mpg city/highway). With this engine it has respectable performance for small SUV – it sprints from 0-60 in just 6.3 seconds. The 2015 Subaru Forester towing capacity for all models is just 1,500 pounds.

2015 Subaru Forester price

2015 Subaru Forester MSRP price is $23,000 for base model with manual transmission. For model with automatic transmission you have to pay $1,000 more. There are different Subaru Forester 2015 models you can have. But the difference in models and available features brings out the difference in prices. For instance, if you need one with the eyesight system you will get it at $36,000. Always remember that this vehicle is durable and this could be best small SUV for resale.