In the market for a compact SUV? The 2020 Subaru Forester Sport could be a good fit. With a roomy interior, plenty of get-up-and-go, and a few sporty additions, this trim of the popular SUV delivers quite a bit.
What are the most impressive specs of the 2020 Subaru Forester Sport?
With the Forester sport trim, you get 18-inch black finish aluminum alloy wheels, sport cloth upholstery, push-button start, and a single chrome exhaust.
Other features include:
- 2.5-liter V6
- 182 horsepower
- 176 foot-pounds of torque
If those specs have piqued your interest, the crew at Drivers Only has a test drive video that will show you even more. Read on to learn what the 2020 Subaru Forester Sport has to offer.
Take a Test Drive of the 2020 Subaru Forester Sport
There’s nothing like sitting behind the wheel of a car to get a feel for it. While you’re waiting to go to the dealer, Drivers Only will help you out with their test drive video of the 2020 Subaru Forester Sport.
Drivers Only takes you on a walk-around of the compact SUV first. The impressive styling is definitely going to get you noticed. The walk-around starts at 1:02.
Want to see the tech? At 6:05 the Drivers Only test driver will take a look at the infotainment system. It takes up a lot of the dash, but it’s definitely one of the fun perks of this trim.
Now for the fun part. How does the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine perform? To hear it start up, jump ahead to the test drive that starts at 14:11. The engine doesn’t have much growl, but that’s not what you’re looking for in an SUV for taking your family around town.
The engine’s paired with a 7-speed CVT that has overdrive. All-wheel drive is standard on the Sport.
The engine generates 182 horsepower and 176 foot-pounds of torque. It is rated 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, so the gas mileage is very good for a larger vehicle. It has seating capacity for up to five.
Even though it’s a compact SUV, the driver notes that it feels huge inside. You’ll have plenty of headroom and room to spread out your legs while driving. He doesn’t say if the same is true for the rear seat.
You might be impressed with just how quiet the SUV rides. Road noise is non-existent, and wind noise is minimal. This creates a fun overall drive that still lets you carry on a conversation with your passengers.
SUVs have a reputation for suspension issues, either too tight or too soft. The driver indicates an excellent suspension that’s perfectly balanced. At 15:53, you can hear his impressions.
The sport rim adds a fun sunroof to the design. Head to 13:31 to see it opened up and how much light it adds.
So, what’s the bottom line? Head to 20:27 so see a run-down of the perks of the SUV, and then 21:04 to see the few cons. The poor towing capacity of just 1500 pounds is one of the drawbacks.
Impressed? Always Check Vehicle History First
If the 2020 Subaru Forester Sport has turned your head, make sure you’re investing well. The MSRP for this SUV is $28,995, so before you drop a chunk of change, check the SUV’s Vehicle History. Search using the VIN to see all of the details of the vehicle you’re considering.
