Combining Subaru's outdoorsy image with the practicality of a compact crossover has made the Forester SUV a success, but it's middling flat-four engine delivers tepid acceleration that tempers its desirability. The 2022 Forester benefits from a styling makeover that gives it a more truck-like appearance, but the cabin remains as comfortable and practical as ever—exceptionally airy and rife with convenient storage cubbies. Like most other Subarus, the Forester is fitted with all-wheel drive as standard. Key rivals such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 offer similar traits, but both are offered with more powerful gasoline and hybrid powertrains that leave the Forester feeling underpowered by comparison. Still, for buyers who find Subaru's adventurous aura appealing, the Forester will be a satisfactory choice. What's New for 2022? Subaru has refreshed the Forester SUV for 2022 with blockier-looking front headlamps, a reworked grille, new wheel designs, and new exterior colors: Cascade
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