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Are you having problems with your 2014 Subaru Forester? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2014 Subaru Forester issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2014 Subaru Forester in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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For your main requirements, I'd avoid all four of your shortlisted models and go for a Subaru Forester or Outback. They are more car-like but will still handle the rough roads.
The Forester has been a top choice but these days I would rate it behind the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage for class and value. And the best car in that class is now the Mazda CX-5.
The Forester diesel has plenty of torque for pulling, so it gets The Tick from me.
It's not about heat from xenon beams, as Subaru spokesman David Rowley explains: "Headlight covers can create beam refraction, which is the white light breaking down like a rainbow. High Intensity Discharge headlights often have separate washers as dirt on the lens can also cause refraction."