DAMNED WITH FAINT PRAISE
I’ve owned three Subaru Foresters, the latest a 2019 model, and found them to be ultrareliable, comfortable and loaded with safety. They don’t seem to inspire motoring writers, often being damned with faint praise or classified adequate. Why?
The Forester is an impressive all-rounder. In 2018 it placed runner-up in our Car of the Year, so we do rate it very highly for comfort, practicality, cabin design and safety. It’s just not that exciting to drive. Steve Waugh’s going to get you more runs, but wouldn’t you rather see Adam Gilchrist striding towards the crease?