Subaru Forester Wilderness vs RAV4 TRD

 As the trend for beefed-up crossovers and small SUVs grows, two automakers have answered the call.  Subaru has offered up the Forester Wilderness while fellow competitor Toyota added the RAV4 TRD to their line. Get behind the wheel of the new Subaru Forester Wilderness and experience who really rules the wild.

What is the difference between the Forester and the Forester Wilderness?

Add a good dose of protein to the Subaru Forester and you have the new Forester Wilderness.  Sporting a set of 225/60 all-terrain tires on 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, the Forester Wilderness clears 9.2 inches of whatever obstacle it encounters.  The 180 degree front-view monitor lets you see all of the trail ahead. Redesigned roof rails, 3000 lbs towing capacity, and 69.1 cubic feet of cargo storage, equip your Forester Wilderness for the trail and beyond. 

Which is bigger, RAV4 or Forester?

Big and small are relative terms.  The RAV4 may top the Forester Wilderness with a bit more cargo space, but the Subaru delivers in headroom and legroom.  In these dimensions the Forester Wilderness offers the driver's 40.2 inches of headroom and 43.3 inches legroom.  Its Toyota competitor measures shorter with 37.7 inches headroom and 41 inches of legroom.  The bottom line, the Subaru Forester is bigger where it counts, for a more comfortable ride.

Are Foresters good off-road?

Aptly named the Forester Wilderness, Subaru has delivered a cross-over, small SUV that is built to keep going long after the pavement ends.  Its 2.5L 4-cylinder paired with its superior handling and brake-based torque-vectoring will climb any slope.  The 9.2 inches of ground clearance will cruise well above the unbeaten path.  Outfitted with powerful LED fog lights, a full sized spare, and additional underbody protection, the Subaru Forester is ready to tackle any terrain. 

 

Which is Better, the Forester Wilderness or the RAV4 TRD?

The Subaru Forester Wilderness isn't afraid to stand toe-to-toe with any of its rivals.  Whether it's on the pavement or the trail the Forester Wilderness outperforms its Toyota counterpart, the RAV4 TRD.  From bumper to bumper, Subaru has designed a Forester that is loaded with standard equipment, including AWD and safety features, leaving its RAV4 competitor in the dust when it comes to value.  True to its name, the Subaru Forester Wilderness is the king of the wilderness.