User Manual Subaru 2018 Forester 2.0XT Touring

Overall rating. A roomy cabin and good fuel economy make the 2018 Subaru Forester a solid choice for a compact SUV. But it's the standard all-wheel drive, powerful optional turbocharged engine and high ground clearance for off-road adventuring that set the Forester apart from the pack.

T = Turbo. XT is the higher trim levels. That's how they've always done the Forester.

The Forester is also capable of being pretty brisk too. Ok, it couldn't really be described as fast, but it isn't a sluggish SUV. However, driving it at a quick pace is perplexing because the CVT gearbox is so peculiar. It doesn't take long to realise the 'box is best left to its own devices.