The EyeSight suite of driver-assistance features gets upgraded camera sensors, which Subaru says broadens the system's field of view, expands its operating range, and introduces a new Automatic Emergency Steering system to the mix. Inside, the Forester benefits from new optional gesture controls for the climate control system and a panoramic sunroof as standard equipment on all but the base trim. A Wilderness trim joins the lineup and, like the Outback Wilderness, it adds additional ground clearance and a rugged appearance package. Subaru has refreshed the Forester SUV for 2022 with blockier-looking front headlamps, a reworked grille, and new wheel designs. Still, for buyers who find Subaru's adventurous aura appealing, the Forester will be a satisfactory choice.

Key rivals such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 offer similar traits, but both are offered with more powerful gasoline and hybrid powertrains that leave the Forester feeling underpowered by comparison. Like most other Subarus, the Forester is fitted with all-wheel drive as standard. The 2022 Forester benefits from a styling makeover that gives it a more trucklike appearance, but the cabin remains as comfortable and practical as ever-exceptionally airy and rife with convenient storage cubbies. Combining Subaru's outdoorsy image with the practicality of a compact crossover has made the Forester SUV a success, but its middling flat-four engine delivers tepid acceleration that tempers its desirability.

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