My wife and I own a 2021…
My wife and I own a 2021 Forester Limited- it's mostly her car but Ive been driving a lot recently. The steering is appalling...no feel, erratic in boost and responsiveness , the ride is jarring ,transmitting even the smallest of bumps to your backside. Speaking of backside, the front seats must have been designed by a sadist...lacking in any support and cushioning. Ive had to drive the beast several times between the in-laws and home, about 200 miles each way...and by the time you make it one way, youre ready to die..One entertaining "feature" is watching the feather light hood flex at highway speeds.
Overall the car feels like it was designed by an accountant. No reason for the suspension to be that harsh, the vast majority of owners will never take this off road...not even in their front yard.
My advice to Subaru- fix the steering, suspension and seats to make it a comfortable long distance cruise.. Also, let me disable the auto stop feature PERMANENTLY!!!