The new Subaru Forester was recently revealed, introducing an updated look and a new engine to the line-up.
It is now available in two engine configurations, and has a new Sport trim to choose from that features a differentiated look.
The Forester is a popular choice for Subaru customers, and has become the best-selling model for the brand since its release 24 years ago, according to the company.
At the bottom of the range is the 2.0-litre variant with 110kW of power, at a price of R486,000.
The range-topping model is the 2.5-litre variant with 136kW of power, at a price of R629,000.
The alternatives
There are many attractive alternatives in this price bracket, however, and if you’re spending this amount of money it would be good to know of all the available options in the market in order to make your final decision a bit more informed.
To show you what is available in the used market for the same price range, we compiled the list below.
2015 Audi A4 2.0T – R319,900
2018 Audi Q5 2.0TDI Quattro – R579,950
2018 BMW X1 sDrive20d – R469,990
2018 BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport – R599,990
2019 Ford Everest 3.2TDCi XLT – R499,900
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2D Executive – R579,900
2020 Isuzu mu-X 3.0 – R549,000
2017 Jaguar F-Pace 20d AWD R-Sport – R549,900
2018 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L Sahara – R529,950
2021 Kia Sorento 2.2CRDi AWD LX – R569,995
2020 Kia Sportage 2.0 EX Plus – R499,990
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE TD4 – R599,996
2019 Lexus UX 250h SE – R589,990
2020 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Individual – R499,900
2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 Estate Avantgarde – R389,900
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 AMG Line – R599,995
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4Matic – R549,990
2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 – R499,990
2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.2T Tekna – R499,990
2021 Toyota Fortuner 2.4GD-6 4×4 – R599,999
2019 Toyota RAV4 2.5 AWD VX – R499,000
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4Motion Comfortline – R599,995
2016 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI – R549,900
2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country D5 AWD Inscription – R599,999
2018 Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design – R459,000
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