This 2019 Subaru Forester SK9 is a crossover with a petrol engine (2500cc).

This 2011 Subaru Forester SH5 is listed as a suv / 4x4 with petrol power (2000cc).

Forester appeals to buyers who want symmetrical AWD and a practical wagon body for mixed tarmac and light murram.

2.0L petrol and occasional turbo variants. Expect slightly higher parts cost than Toyota/Mazda mainstream models.

Head gasket history on older EJ engines is a known talking point, demand compression and leak-down tests on suspect units.

Great value if maintenance is documented; walk away from mystery overheating histories.