The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.
Pros Fantastic utility Comfortable ride Great safety tech Thrifty for a crossover Good value
Cons Sun Belters might want FWD Manual and turbo gone Sport trim about looks only Dowdy styling
Completely redesigned for 2019 More powerful 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine Subaru's EyeSight system is standard on all models Increased passenger and cargo space 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has been discontinued
Pros Standard all-wheel drive A full complement of driver assists is standard equipment Off-road ability with better-than-average ground clearance Generous cargo capacity
Cons Handling isn't as composed as it is in some competitors CVT automatic feels less responsive than a conventional automatic Modest tow rating limits overall utility Only available engine is underpowered
It looks visually similar to the last model, so has enough changed to entice buyers into the all-new Subaru Forester?
Pros Loaded with safety and convenience features Ultra-wide passenger door opening aperture Full-time all-wheel drive system Fuel efficient four-cylinder petrol engine
Cons Archaic three-year warranty 12,500km service intervals Higher starting price
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace is a balanced, desirable crossover SUV.
Pros Great performance Screaming V-8s Frugal turbodiesel Widescreen infotainment
Cons Interior can be plain Harsh ride with big wheels Pricey with options Showing its age in a few places
New high-performance, V8-powered SVR variant.Bigger fuel tank on gas-powered models/Standard 10-inch entertainment touchscreen with new graphic layout.More standard safety features and updated feature availability.The 2019 Jaguar F-PACE comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Available supercharged V6 delivers quick and powerful acceleration Beats many rivals on cargo space Handles and brakes like a sport sedan Fuel-efficient diesel engine option
Cons Interior materials disappoint for a luxury SUV at this price The larger the wheels, the poorer the ride comfort More road and wind noise in the cabin than competitors
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace ranked #7 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar F-Pace has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 21 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious seats and cargo hold Great handling Powerful available engines Great gas mileage with turbodiesel engine
Cons Some rivals have richer interiors Infotainment system has a few minor bugs
