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Subaru Forester, Outback Are Among The 5 Most Reliable SUVs What About Crosstrek?

What are the 5 most reliable compact SUVs that last the longest? A new report from iSeeCars says the 2022 Subaru Forester and Outback are among the best. What about the 2022 Crosstrek?

What are the five most reliable compact SUVs you can buy now? A new report from iSeeCars says the 2022 Subaru Outback is number three best after the Honda CR-V, Jeep Wrangler, the refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester scores number four overall, and the Toyota RAV4 is fifth-best. What about the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek subcompact SUV?

The report says if you want a compact SUV to go at least 200,000 miles, "these five long-lasting SUVs cannot be beaten."

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

The 2022 Subaru Outback has an iSeeCars reliability score of 8.4, a safety score of 10.0, 26.2 combined mpg, and an average new car price of $33,445.

What is the price of all 2022 Outback trim levels?

The 2022 Outback comes in eight trim levels for U.S. customers; the base trim is priced from $27,845, Premium ($30,270), Limited ($34,720), Touring ($38,620), Onyx Edition XT ($36,270), new for 2022, Outback Wilderness ($38,120), Limited XT ($39,120), and Touring XT ($41,070). Pricing includes $1,125 destination and delivery fees.

The 2022 Subaru Forester has an iSeeCars reliability score of 8.1, a safety score of 10.0, 26.4 combined mpg, and an average new car price of $30,245.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

What is the price of all 2022 Forester trim levels?

For the 2022 model change Forester comes in six trim levels; The base Forester starts at $26,320, Premium ($29,320), Sport ($30,890), Limited ($33,000), new Wilderness ($33,945), and Touring ($36,420). Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,125).

What sets the Outback and Forester apart?

Will you use your vehicle for off-pavement adventures? The 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Outback come with 8.7-inches of ground clearance, standard all-wheel-drive, and dual-function X-Mode that sets them apart from the competition.

The Forester Sport and Outback XT features a new dual-function X-Mode with a deep mud and snow mode setting for additional off-road performance. For extreme conditions, the 2022 Forester and Outback Wilderness feature an even more advanced dual-function X-Mode.

2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Outback

What about the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?

The latest Consumer Reports ranking says the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek subcompact SUV has better than average reliability. For the top-ten cars that shine for reliability, the Crosstrek scores 85 out of 100 and is the ninth-best new model. Subaru made no changes to the 2022 models, and Consumer Reports says the 2021 models have a perfect 5/5 overall reliability score.

CR says, "We expect the Subaru Crosstrek will be much more reliable than the average new car." The Crosstrek is ranked #1 of 3 in reliability among 2021 SUVs. The in-car electronics, body, and power equipment score 4/5 points for owner-reported trouble spots.

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek also comes with 8.7-inches of ground clearance, standard all-wheel-drive, and dual-function X-Mode. The Crosstrek Sport and Limited trim levels also feature the new dual-function X-Mode with a deep mud and snow mode setting for additional off-road performance.

What is the price of all 2022 Subaru Crosstrek trims?

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek comes in five trim levels for customers. The base trim is priced from $23,570, Premium ($24,720), Sport ($27,920), Limited ($29,420) and Crosstrek Hybrid ($37,895). Prices include destination and delivery fees ($1,125).

The 2022 Subaru Forester, 2022 Outback, and 2022 Crosstrek score high in reliability in the latest reliability studies. They rank among the best if you want a compact SUV to last beyond 200,000 miles.

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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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