The sale success of the model does not really bring any better as a Forester 2.5i is ranked third against the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 with its CVT and 170 horsepower. This is due to its fussy infotainment system, lacklustre acceleration, and the drowning effect of the CVT’s operation. Less than 10 percent of Foresters are XTs, most buyers go for the cheaper 2.5i.
What’s worse, the 2.5i CVT’s operation nearly as loudly as the naturally aspirated four-cylinder droned under full throttle, the 2.0XT’s electronic programming renders the transmission choice a moot point. It is better if Subaru would offer a six-speed manual, the XT has a simulated stepped-gear operation that lesser Foresters lack.
In Sport Sharp, it allows manual selection of eight ratios using the shift paddles, and in its Intelligent and Sport setting, it impersonates a six-speed automatic. Even though the price is not the main issue as compared to the other bigger cars, this Forester adds to Subaru’s outdated strengths while giving sophistication and modification, which makes it no more a secret to the Subaru supporters.
