The Subaru Forester boasts a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating based on its 2019 assessment. It achieved an impressive 94 ...

The new Subaru Forester ... The plastics are a bit shiny and hard, the rubber floor mats look like they could be hosed down and overall the Forester exudes a simple toughness.

View all 2021 Subaru Forester ... The 2021 Forester starts at $25,845 (including a $1,050 destination charge), but our test vehicle was a mid-level Sport trim with a starting price of $30,445.

It stacks up well against the Ford Bronco Sport, Jeep Compass, and Toyota RAV4’s Adventure and TRD Off-Road trim levels. Subaru’s plucky Forester compact SUV is perennially one of the brand ...