2019 Subaru Forester vs. 2019 Toyota RAV4
The 2019 Subaru Forester is among the most sough-after compact SUVs in the market these days. The good thing about this new version of the 2018 is that it has been designed to incorporate major changes without compromising ride and handling. The car also comes with an Eyesight safety suite.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 also offers a complete redesigned automobile. It has plenty of cargo space, and is also one comfortable ride.
Design & Style
The 2019 Subaru Forester seats up to a maximum of five adults. It has two rows of seats that can seat passengers comfortably even during a long ride. The car also offers a smoother ride, and has a perfect combination of the best quality materials in its cabin. Even the soft-touch plastics add an element of surprise to it.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is not as athletic as that of the Forester. Inside this car, you will not really be impressed much with the use of hard plastics inside. Even if it pushed the effort to choose upscale materials and soft-touch plastics, it failed to surpass expectations.
Technology & Safety
Technology is among the core point of the 2019 Subaru Forester. It has presented a long list including the more standard features like the Bluetooth interface, satellite radio, four-speaker stereo, and HD radio. It also uses a 6.5-inch touchscreen display to support the functions of its Starlink infotainment system. For your safety, the Eyesight suite includes a long list of features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and pre-collision braking.
The 2019 RAV4 has Siri Eyes Free, and integrates Apple CarPlay only. It uses the Entune infotainment system with its seven-inch touchscreen for better functionality. It has a six-speaker audio, a USB port, and Bluetooth interface. Standard driver assistance features include pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and driver drowsiness monitoring, among others.
Performance
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is blessed with a four-cylinder engine that allows it to reach a maximum of 203 horsepower. The 2019 Subaru Forester gets 182 horsepower from its 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. Despite the discrepancy in terms of the maximum output, note that the RAV4 has a very loud engine that makes noise once you accelerate to attain the max power.
The Bottom Line
Giving the 2019 Subaru Forester two thumbs up is just but normal considering all the great things that it can offer. It proves that the full redesign is worth it – from its exterior design and interior styling to its fuel efficient engine and safety features. It defeats the 2019 Toyota RAV4 in a lot of aspects.
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