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Subaru Forester 3 (SH)

Compact Crossover

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Subaru Forester 3 (chassis code SH) is a compact crossover in production from 2007 to 2013. It was available with a range of flat-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.

Compared to the Mk2 Forester, the Forester 3 has a blander, more generic design that disappoints. It has roughly comparable powertrains and is mechanically not superior in any meaningful way.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Subaru Forester 3 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 30%

Pros

Characteristic H4 engine
Symmetric AWD

Cons

No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Design downgrade from Mk2

What external reviewers found

External score 47%

Pros

Excellent fuel economy
Decent infotainment system
Powerful diesel engine

Cons

Sub-par handling
No multilink drivetrain

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Variants shown:

2.0

2.0 AT

2.0 TD

2.0 X

2.0 X AT

2.5 XS

2.5 XT

2.5 XT AT

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 47% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

engine is exceptionally refined, barely audible at tickover, and revs with a smooth and satisfying thrum. Unlike some turbodiesels, its power delivery is very even – there's no all-or-nothing low-rev punch that tails out all too quickly. The problem – and this might come as a surprise – concerns the handling. Set off at moderate pace and you'll enjoy a cushioned ride but as soon as you turn up the wick it reveals itself to be irritatingly underdamped.

Pros

Powerful diesel engine
Decent infotainment system
Excellent fuel economy

Cons

Sub-par handling
No multilink drivetrain

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References

^ Subaru Forester 2.0D (2008) review. [carmagazine].

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