The ride is smooth and the seats are extremely comfortable for anyone with a lumbar/back problem.

You don't get the road noise in the Forester which is more common to Hondas. I'm usually on the interstates daily and have no problem accelerating right on to them at a pretty good clip. I disagree with reviewers who say this vehicle is lacking in power. The reclining rear seats and cup holder console make it a plus for passengers and another plus is the rear privacy glass. It sits a bit higher off the ground which makes for easier getting in/out for older passengers. The vehicle is a bit taller and longer than my old Forester. It has also a child safety reminder so infants are not forgotten in rear seats. The eye sight assist and front and rear cameras are additional safety features (these do need to be turned off while going through a carwash). The driver's seat has front, side and knee air bags. What attracted me to the vehicle was its safety rating. At first glance the interior cabin resembled a mini cockpit! The 2020 Forester has a CD player and plenty of USB ports! Love the keyless entry as well.

I went with the Premium because I didn't want leather seats in the hot mid-west. In late January I purchased a Forester Premium with two upgrade packages. Hear all the compliments when you watch their video review below, and then feel free to form your own when you take any of our 2016 models for a test drive here at Chatham Parkway Subaru in Savannah, GA.I bought my 1st Subaru Forester Limited 19 years ago. The experts over at Consumer Reports® took a quick look at the latest Forester, and they had plenty of great things to say. This is one compact SUV that packs a punch into its modest frame. The 2016 Forester welcomes such contemporary accoutrements as a new SUBARU STARLINK® system with a standard 6.2-inch touchscreen with gesture display or a trim-up 7-inch display with a Safety and Security package. The iconic Forester doesn't lose a bit of its classic reliability, affordability, efficiency or safety with this year's redesign, which Subaru purists and novices alike will no doubt appreciate.

For the new model year, we're particularly impressed with the Forester's balance tried-and-true characteristics with modern upgrades. Simply put, there's a lot to like about the 2016 Subaru Forester.

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