The Aging Subaru Forester Pulled Off An Amazing Feat No New SUV Can Duplicate

If you are shopping for the 2024 Subaru Forester, don't be surprised if you can't find the compact SUV this fall. The Forester needs a remodel, but demand is higher than ever for the aging all-wheel-drive model. The Forester is now among the fastest-selling new vehicles this year.

The latest analysis and research from iSeeCars found that the eleventh fastest-selling new car in America is the 2023 Subaru Forester. Even though the Forester needs a complete remodel from the ground up, sales are not slowing down; they are accelerating. It's a feat no other compact SUV can duplicate. 

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iSeeCars data says the twelve fastest-selling new cars in July are the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Rover Range Rover, Toyota Grand Highlander, GMC Yukon, Kia Forte, Subaru Crosstrek, BMW X1, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Sienna (hybrid), Subaru Forester, and the Chevrolet Tahoe. 

iSeeCars says the average new car sells in 48.2 days, 25.7 percent slower than a year ago. The Subaru Forester sells much faster than the average new vehicle. The Forester's average days on the market is 23.0 days.

The Subaru Forester is now the fastest-selling compact SUV.

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The Subaru Forester needs a remodel, but Subaru Corporation waited another year to bring out the next-generation model because demand was so high. The Japanese automaker is selling them as fast as they can build them. As a result, the 2024 Forester is a carry-over model with no design changes.

Why is the Forester in such high demand?

In addition to standard all-wheel-drive, the Forester gets the top safety crash scores and offers utility, fuel economy, and all-weather capability. 

Now, Subaru offers the new Forester Wilderness trim level for active customers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to go further off-road.

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What is the price of the 2024 Forester?

All 2024 Forester trim levels increased by $770 in price, including destination and delivery. The Forester comes in six trim levels: The Base Forester starts at $28,190, Premium ($31,390), Sport ($32,960), Limited ($35,070), Wilderness ($36,015), and Touring ($38,490). Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,295).

The Subaru Forester pulled off a fantastic feat that no new compact SUV can duplicate. The aging model is the eleventh fastest-selling new vehicle in July, and sales are not slowing down. The demand for the Subaru Forester is so high that the carry-over 2024 model could be the hardest-to-find compact SUV for new model shoppers this fall. 

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