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New Car Shopper Interest In The Subaru Crosstrek Rises, Forester, And Outback Drop

Where do the 2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Outback, 2023 Crosstrek, and Solterra land in Edmunds' most researched cars list? Unfortunately, only one model is among the top fifteen now. See which Subaru model continues to be the most popular with new car shoppers.

Are you shopping for a new 2023 Subaru Forester, 2023 Outback, 2023 Crosstrek, or 2023 Subaru Solterra? The most interest among new car shoppers is back for the Crosstrek subcompact SUV, now number twelve on the updated Edmunds list of the most researched new cars.

The Subaru Forester compact SUV now ranks number twenty-three, Subaru Outback is number twenty-four, and the all-new Subaru Solterra EV ranks thirty-four among the most researched new models.

2023 Subaru Crosstrek

The Crosstrek moves up the top fifteen most researched cars.

The Crosstrek is Subaru's number one selling model, and it's also the most popular with new car shoppers. The next-generation Crosstrek arrives this spring, creating a buzz around the brand. In addition, Crosstrek gets a complete remodel for the 2024 model year with new upgrades for active customers. You can check out the new Crosstrek report here.

What is the 2023 Crosstrek pricing?

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek now comes in six trim levels for U.S. customers. The base trim is priced from $24,870, Premium ($26,020), Special Edition ($27,970), Sport ($29,220), Limited ($30,720), and Crosstrek Hybrid ($38,070). Prices include destination and delivery fees ($1,225).

2023 Subaru Forester

Due to get a complete remodel, the Forester drops to the twenty-third most researched new car. Customers want the 2024 Forester that brings new upgrades, but the improvements have yet to be announced. Forester will get updated exterior styling, interior upgrades, infotainment, and next-generation safety features. Subaru is tight-lipped about future product plans, but sources tell us the new compact SUV will get new engine upgrades. Stay tuned for more information.

What is the 2023 Forester pricing?

The 2023 Forester comes in six trim levels; The Base Forester starts at $27,620, Premium ($30,620), Sport ($32,190), Limited ($34,300), Wilderness ($35,245), and Touring ($37,720). Pricing includes dealer fees ($1,225).

2023 Subaru Outback

The Outback midsize SUV is just below the Forester at twenty-four on the most researched cars list. The 2023 Outback received new upgrades and continues to be a popular model for Subaru of America. Further upgrades are coming for the 2024 Outback models. You can read the latest report here.

What is the 2023 Outback pricing?

The 2023 Outback comes in nine trim levels for U.S. customers; the base trim is priced from $29,620, Premium ($31,920), new Onyx Edition with a 2.5-liter engine ($34,720), Limited ($36,520), Touring ($41,070), Outback Wilderness ($39,670), Onyx Edition XT ($39,820), Limited XT ($40,920), and Touring XT ($43,520). Pricing includes $1,225 destination and delivery fees.

2023 Subaru Solterra

The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV makes the most researched models list for the second time.

Subaru's first-ever electric model, the 2023 Subaru Solterra, makes the top 40 most researched cars. The Solterra is now number thirty-four.

What does Edmunds say?

"At long last, Subaru has gotten into the EV game with its all-new 2023 Solterra SUV. It comes from collaborating with Toyota, which builds its related bZ4X EV in the same plant. As with its Toyota sibling, the Solterra has some great selling points and drawbacks."

What is the 2023 Solterra pricing?

The 2023 Solterra has three trim levels, Premium, Limited, and Touring. Pricing for the Solterra Premium trim level starts at $46,220. The Limited trim carries a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49,720. The top-of-the-line Touring trim is priced at $53,220. Prices include destination and delivery fees ($1,225). Subaru says U.S. retailers set the actual price and may charge more.

The Crosstrek continues to be Subaru of America's most popular pick with new car shoppers. The third-generation subcompact SUV arrives this spring with new upgrades and trim levels. Check out the 2024 Crosstrek pricing, improvements, and model guide in the report below.

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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report, where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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