Read also:
rebel sport price match policy budget direct home and contents insurance review samsung 471l top mount fridge review drum clean fisher and paykel quicksmart bellini dishwasher water supply error rover zero turn mower reviews
Subaru Forester S5 2.5i-L (2018-2020)
Also referred to as: Subaru Forester S5 2.5i-L 2022 and Subaru Forester S5 2.5i-L 2021.
ShenanigansBrisbane
- 32 reviews
- 2 likes
Great, but not perfect.
We have the 2.5iL model which is one up from the entry level model.
Love the amount of gear you get for the price, interior space is outstanding for a car of it's size.
The headlights are brilliant (pun intended!), ride and handling are great. Fuel economy is good, power is adequate, front seats are comfy, (but a little short for taller people like myself).
The car is reasonably quiet inside, although the engine is a bit loud when accelerating, but quietens down when up to speed.
Really the only real disappointment is the sound system - its clean and loud enough, but it's pretty light on
bass, I would call it almost tinny. This is a real disappointment in a car costing close to $40,000...Read more
But all in all I'm very happy with the car and would recommend it. Just be prepared to shell out some extra bucks to upgrade the stereo.
Purchased in January 2021.
1 comment
Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
auslanBlue Mountains
- Verified purchase
Simply easy to use - teenagers love it
Have just bought this demo car, after using it as a loan car for 2 months. Traded my old car once fixed as this Forester is too good to let go...
Love the safety features, anti-collision (both front and rear), multiple cameras whilst parking or reversing, as well as staying with lanes on motorways and busy roads. We downgraded from a 7 seater SUV to this 5 seater car, kids happy with this.
Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
rbvmSydney
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
- Verified purchase
Excellent SUV
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i L Special edition handling very good quality excellent great fuel economy great dealership service Bathurst Subaru .Like the compact size good leg room .Style is appealing, simply love the new alloy wheels as standard they are so easy to keep clean, sorry no apple car play.
Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Sorry, there are no questions about Subaru Forester S5 2.5i-L (2018-2020) but you can read 57 questions about Subaru Forester.
Other Midsize / Medium SUVs
Kia Sportage
4.4(188)Honda CR-V
4.1(231)Mitsubishi Outlander
4.1(251)Toyota RAV4
4.1(248)Hyundai Tucson
4.1(194)
Listing monitored by Subaru Australia representatives.
ieatwords.com.au has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ieatwords.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links.
Shenanigans
Just an update as more things have become apparent...
My previous vehicle was a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder, so in comparison to that the Forester is a fair bit noisier inside - for both wind and tyre noise. ... Read more
And whilst it does handle better than the Pathfinder, the ride is considerably firmer. One online review I read said that it had a silky, compliant ride that just glides over pot-holes and bumps. That reviewer had obviously not actually driven the car. To be honest I'm not really sure how the Forester compares in these departments to other mid-size SUV's - I haven't driven them. But for anyone (like me) that is downsizing from a large SUV, it's worth noting that it is noisier inside and harder riding. Oh, and Subaru really sucks at cabin ergonomics. Switch gear is awkwardly placed and hard to reach. The engine start button is pretty effectively obscured by the steering wheel. The buttons to the lower left of the steering wheel are hard to see and access. The tyre pressure monitoring switch is inside the (small) glovebox (!) The interior mirror does not have enough adjustment range for taller drivers. And don't even get me started on the Android Auto issues! The switch gear itself does feel good to use and seems to be of good quality, but jeez Subaru - hire a new interior designer!