Subaru Forester e Boxer Review

Welcome everyone to my review of the 2023 Subaru Forrester.

The Forrester is one of Subaru most important models and has been with us for over 25 years. It’s a very no nonsense car providing the family with a SUV that can go off road. There was even a WRX STI version a few years ago!

This latest version, however doesn’t come with that rally in pedigree, but a hybrid set up. The e-boxer hybrid is designed to provide additional efficiency when driving, but also additional torque when going off road.

The car comes as standard with Subarus symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, which is one of the best out there .

Under the bonnet, we have a two litre boxer engine producing 148 brake horsepower. That is mated to a CVT box and all-wheel-drive. 

For 2023 the Forester has been given a few tweaks to the exterior to keep it looking fresh but underneath it does ultimately remain the same car. How do these tweaks help the forester stack up against a very competitive segment, which also includes hybrid cars with all-wheel-drive.

Stick with me to find out.