All-Wheel Drive Waltz

As someone more comfortable on forest roads than city streets, you need an SUV able to conquer even the most extreme conditions that Mother Nature throws your way. Adding an all-wheel drive (AWD) system gives you the confidence to conquer the untamed world.

While the Toyota RAV4 makes an AWD system available, the Subaru Forester embraces the power of control with its standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system that enhances grip on low-friction surfaces.

Whether your adventures take you through flooded paths or over rocky roads, the Forester has your back.

Dominate the Hidden Trails

Take control of uncharted lands with off-roading features. You’ll find a comparable Hill Descent Control feature with the Subaru Forester and the Toyota RAV4, providing the extra control needed to battle steep descents easily. While the Forester and the RAV4 similarly equip this feature, the optional X-MODE® of the Forester truly dominates challenging terrain. It does so by:

• Optimizing engine output
• Increasing all-wheel drive capabilities
• Reducing wheelspin on low-friction surfaces

Engage X-MODE® and let the Forester unleash its trailblazing prowess.

Your Mobile Haven

When driving a Subaru Forester or a Toyota RAV4, you may feel inclined to take the scenic route home. Both are as spacious as they are capable, so you and your loved ones will enjoy countless miles inside either cabin. The innovative tech features of each SUV ensure miles of smiles. Each cabin is full of standard and optional amenities that will boost your mood, including:

• Heated front and rear seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Panoramic moonroof

You may find similar features inside these SUVs, but it’s the Forester that adds an upscale touch to even your most rugged commutes.

Between the Forester and the RAV4, the former provides more ways to customize your space, thanks to its available leather-trimmed seats. Sadly, you won’t find the same level of sophistication inside the RAV4.

Meet Your Guardian Angel of the Road

A responsive commute extends beyond comfort. It includes advanced driver-assist features that provide a visual and/or audible alert, enabling you to make driving adjustments to avoid a collision. Each SUV comes standard with its suite—EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology with the Forester and Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 with the RAV4—with similar features including:

• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Lane-keeping alert and steering assistance
• Advanced cruise control

The Forester goes above and beyond with its safety features by adding the optional DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, which alerts you when it detects distracted or drowsy driving. The RAV4 isn’t offered with a comparable feature.

Room for Everyone—Including Your Pup

No off-roading adventure is complete without your loved ones, which extends to your 4-legged friends. The Subaru Forester and the Toyota RAV4 provide plenty of room for your travel companions, both in the second row and in the cargo area when a travel crate is required.

In addition to offering more space for Fido, the Subaru Forester also comes equipped with available StarTex® water-repellent upholstery. This durable material can withstand muddy paws and puppy claws. The Forester also has exclusive pet-friendly accessories, like a Pet Rear Door Protector and a Pet-Friendly Padded Seat Protector.

Entertainment Galore

Everyone can agree that commutes are more exciting with a curated playlist in the background. The Subaru Forester and the Toyota RAV4 echo this philosophy, placing full-color displays front and center. These cinematic screens make it easy to access the digital features saved to your phone, via their wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integrations (standard or available).

Each SUV ups the ante in the audio department with an optional premium audio system. With the RAV4, select trim levels include a 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio System. The Forester, on the other hand, offers more with its optional 11-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system.

The extra speakers in the Forester deliver a more crisp, immersive audio experience, ensuring everyone is treated with premium quality regardless of where they’re seated.