u/txaucn

After 3 Outbacks and 16+ years, my disdain for Subaru's new Outback design has me returning the lease on the '24 Outback Limited for a go with the '26 Forester Premier (Canada)/Touring(usa).

The kids are off, so open to something smaller, and the Forester seemed to meet the bill. Has anyone else downsized their Subbie wagon? Anything they've missed? And tips on how the Forester drives, or nuances that differ from the Outback.

Based on the reviews I read and watched, it doesn't seem I'll miss much (they did away with my favorite roof rail system anyway!). The infotainment is the same, engine, etc.

My local councillor email of the week mentioned this. I had not heard of it, thought I’d share it where people may actually read it.

https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/youth-ride-free-all-summer-oc-transpo