Car leasing: red 2021 Subaru Forester Touring in Java

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. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Before you buy the 2021 Subaru Forester Touring, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Reading the spec sheet

The 2.5L 4-cylinder, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

A combined rating of 8.2 L/100 km works out to about 25 litres per 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $12.71 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Space, size and seats

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

Is it right for your trip?

Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forester answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. 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.

Picking a year and a trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Compare the Touring with the other trims of the same year before you decide. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Renting for Java

Java is about 1,474 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Questions first?

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.