The 2014 Subaru Forester range of configurations is currently priced from $4,000.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: While it wasn’t without its mechanical problems and recall woes, the SJ Forester, once sorted, has proven itself to be capable of continuing the brand’s good reputation for durability.
You can read the full review here.
The 2014 Subaru Forester carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Subaru Forester 2014 prices range from $8,470 for the basic trim level SUV 2.0D to $18,810 for the top of the range SUV 2.0Xt.
| Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2.0D
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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2.0D-L
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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2.0D-S
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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2.0i
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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Either one would do the job, but I would choose the Forester over the RAV4, it’s a better all round all-wheel drive that should serve your son well.
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I doubt your neighbour’s diagnosis. Take it to a suspension specialist, specialist Subaru mechanic, or a Subaru dealer.
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It’s hard to say one over the other, both appeal. The Forester is well built, it has all the features you want, and would be reliable. The Volvo has the style, the features, and would also be reliable, in the sense that there is nothing of a serious nature that could bite you on the backside down the track. As they’re both three to five years old they shouldn’t be expensive to service, particularly the Forester, which has capped-price servicing. I would go with your head and choose the Forester, but you have to like what you drive, and I could equally understand if you chose the Volvo. You wont go far wrong with either of them.
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| Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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2.0D
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
5.9L/100km
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2.0i
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
7.2L/100km
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2.5i
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.1L/100km
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