Subaru Forester (2018-2021) interior

Style

Compared to rivals with their plush materials and dashboards, the Subaru looks quite drab and unimaginative. Step from it into a VW Tiguan and you’ll feel like you’ve jumped back a decade.

Despite the hard plastics and unattractive fascia, it’ll weather anything thrown at it by children and pets. Most of the controls are sensibly located and easy to use, although they are not as tactile as those found in competitors.

Space in the back is huge and the seats are comfy