Bought the top of the range petrol model. Very smooth,very quiet. There are copious whistles and bells which are tricky to learn, but the Delivery staff spent hours explaining stuff and were helpful when we called back.
Seems all very good but early days yet. I will be back with updates over the years I hope

Upgraded from the Subaru XV to the Forester, from an engineering/safety/handling/drive/overall package viewpoint, the boxer engine is smooth coupled with the AWD system, why drive anything else.

(Having driven most vehicle brands).

- Superior AWD system.
- Very underrated vehicle in comparison to other common brands.
- A great SUV.
- Drive one to understand the engineering behind these vehicle.

Definitely recommend one over other common brands.

We've had our MY2015 Subaru Forester Limited Edition 2.5i for 2 years now. Economy averages around 7l/100km although we did get an average of 6.4l/100km on a long trip between Melbourne and Adelaide. No problems travelling that distance on 1 tank of fuel. The heated leather seats are comfortable and great in winter. The car has always been reliable - only regular scheduled services. I would definitely purchase another Subaru.

Enjoying the Subaru drive with its higher visibility, tight turning circles and more sturdy-built car. It has good braking response as well. It is only slightly wider than a Toyota Corolla but its length and bigger boot space means harder to park in tighter spots.

The cruise control is good for highways and speed camera areas. Not as fuel efficient during city trips - 9.6. Longer trips/ combined - around 8. It has a bigger engine and its easy to be 'heavy footed'. Full tank costs $70-80. Overall, reliable. Service costs are higher than expected.

Comes with 2 USB ports. Bluetooth with mobile doesnt re-connect automatically when leave and return to the car.

Handles off road/ untarred roads easily.

Great car if it was less technical, the push button is a joke, how many times I’ve left the car running because of the stupid ignition system, the electronic rear hatch is stupid, the eyesight system is a joke and turns off when sunlight is in your vision, the collision braking system is also a joke. In hindsight the base model is a better car without all the crap, I only got the xt premium because it was the best, what a fool I was.

Don't just take a short test drive. It's not until you drive this car on a trip that the cost cutting becomes evident. Nasty hard seats and a ride that makes every person that's sits in the back, pale and nauseous. We have driven in most of Australia, upto 9hrs in a day in other cars. Since getting the Forester, the teenagers now refuse to go. So now we have an expensive AWD shopping trolley. Plus a broken tailgate glass was $800. Get a low excess insurance policy but Subaru is the dearest for spare parts.

Very comfortable. Smooth handling. Loved the Eyesight function. This car auto brakes when the camera detects danger of collusion even when vehicle travelling at high speed. Check apps compabality with car Bluetooth before buying. Technology may not recognise certain app you may wanna use. Wheels were misaligned when I first collected the new car. Generally a great car.

Awesome Car... I have the 2017 XT Premium... Family sized, unassuming on the road but for an SUV it goes.

It drives more like a car than an SUV and the interior is excellent, sure there is too much plastic but unless you're spending $80k + that's what you get these days.

I love it, this is my first Subi but won't be my last.

Good driving experience that feels safe
I love the electronic boot but too slow
Love back camera cant live without it, love heated seats and big windows
Navigation is not good takes a long time to enter an address, some time doesn't find the address, doesn't allow for realistic traffic delays, I prefer using google map but subaru have no car play on any model
Windows not closing when lock the car

Last year, I bought this car as a gift for my wife and she loves driving it around. It good cool features such as Eyesight, and in terms of visibility it leaves behind other 4wd as it got really wide rear screen, the only thing which could have been better, is its boot, as it in not big enough to stow luggage.

Absolutely love driving the Subaru Forester. Very quiet, excellent handling and amazing performance; very responsive! Heaps of legroom and love the leather seats, easy to keep clean! Expensive on fuel but extremely reliable and most importantly it feels safe to drive which was a key factor for me and my young child.

I'm not someone who enjoys driving, in fact I have always been a little scared on the road. Since I got my Forrester my attitude towards driving has changed and my confidence has increased. It is such a great car. There was a small adjustment time going from a small hatchback, but I will never go back now. It drives beautifully, it is quiet, yet powerful and the most comfortable car I have ever been in (the heated leather seats are a blessing in winter). Visibility is amazing (no blind spots like some SUVs). I plan to have this car for at least 10 years and if you look around when you're driving you'll see so many old Subarus on the road still going strong - they are great cars!!

This is my first car and I really love it! Comfortable and safe to drive. We use this car to drive to Sydney. Absolutely wonderful drive experience. I cannot think any disadvantage point. The only thing is the half year service is a little bit expensive. And we have to do the service twice per year.