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.