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Feels as sturdy off road as before ... with a bit more go Wilhelm Lutjeharms

Box-fresh boxer looks the part and hits all the right family-SUV notes Ray Leathern

While the extra oomph is welcome, this engine doesn’t quite deserve the Sport moniker Ryan Bubear

New engine and generous spec enhance the Forester’s appeal Nikesh Kooverjee

Although the Subaru Forester was one of the first active crossovers to hit the market when it was released in 1997, it’s an often-overlooked product in this segment on South African streets. This is in stark contrast to the Toyota RAV4, which was introduced in 1994 and has gone on to become a

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