The Subaru Forester compact sport utility vehicle beat the Honda CR-V and other rivals in testing by Consumer Reports, which ranked the model as its top pick in that segment.
The revamped 2014 model won praise from the non-profit magazine for "space-efficient design, large windows, and big square doors." Those and other features helped it outscore the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5.
"If you're looking for a small SUV that's very functional and fuel-efficient, the Forester is hard to beat," said Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. The magazine also said the Forester has quicker acceleration and leads competitors in fuel economy.
The revamped 2014 model won praise from the non-profit magazine for "space-efficient design, large windows, and big square doors." Those and other features helped it outscore the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5.
"If you're looking for a small SUV that's very functional and fuel-efficient, the Forester is hard to beat," said Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. The magazine also said the Forester has quicker acceleration and leads competitors in fuel economy.
