Black 2021 Subaru Forester Touring for sale in Danforth

The 2021 Subaru Forester Touring for buyers

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Subaru Forester Touring; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2021 Subaru Forester Touring, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

Recalls and complaints

Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.

Reading the spec sheet

Power comes from the 2.5L 4-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.2 L/100 km combined rating. Every 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the Forester

Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.

Good uses for the Forester

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Try before you buy

A week with the Forester answers more than any brochure. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Forester first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Running costs

A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting.

Which one to look for

Compare the Touring with the other trims of the same year before you decide. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Renting for Danforth

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Danforth starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,178 km from Danforth, and does not deliver there.

Next step

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.