Is the Subaru Forester the best compact SUV for Canadian families?
The Forester makes a compelling case on several practical fronts. The 220 mm ground clearance handles snow-covered parking lots and cottage roads with ease, the wide-opening rear doors simplify child-seat installation, and the 1,490L folded cargo volume is among the most generous in the compact class. The near-vertical windshield and thin roof pillars create exceptional all-around visibility that aids parking in tight urban lots. Compared to the RAV4 and CR-V it is somewhat less refined at highway speeds, but its day-to-day practicality and long-term reliability — consistently top-three in compact SUVs according to J.D. Power Canada — make it a strong recommendation.









