We drive the 2022 Subaru Forester. Subaru SubaruForester 2022Forester CompactSUV CarReview CarGuidePH
Boring. Bland. Dull. Those are just some of the adjectives thrown against the current “SK” Subaru Forester since its launch in 2019. Without a turbocharged variant, or any sense of quirky, oddball styling, it sits, for better or worse, right smack in the middle of the mainstream. It has become, Mr. Innocuous—neither offending nor impressing. Well, it seems Subaru’s heard its fans out loud, and the result is this: the 2022 Forester.
Ergonomics and space remain two strong points for the Forester. For the driver, the cabin is clearly laid out with nice, chunky switchgear. For everyone else, there are no complaints as to the amount of head-, leg, and shoulder room be it at the front or the back. Oh, and yes, the adjustable back rests for the rear seats make a comeback too.
And while the demo unit doesn’t come with it, the 2022 Forester also adds emergency steering assist which automatically steers the Forester to avoid an impending collision. On top of the EyeSight system, other safety features not found in the demo unit, but standard on the Philippine-spec model are automatic high beam assist, blind spot indicators with rear cross traffic alert, and rear automatic braking.