I have also a '18 XT, and the fastest 0 to 60 is holding the brake and do a "launch control" in S mode, not S#, in this case the CVT will be a real CVT holding the revs to full power.
even the base 2.5 is fun, it is one of the most tossable cars I have ever driven. It's down on power, but that means you can floor it everywhere and not get into too much trouble, and it sounds great too
I just was in the market for a new/used car decided on the forester . I didn’t know anything about the forester. A Subaru dealer by me had two identical 2017 xt’s on the lot , after I drove one I had to have one . I bought one of them and I absolutely love it. I didn’t realize how rare they are so I got lucky I guess.
Love my 2013 XT (2014 spec). Fuel consumption is great with the CVT in Intelligent mode (compared to my previous 2004 2.5 XS). Love the hidden beast mode when you need to overtake.
I had a 16 WRX that caught fire after hitting a huge buck, as much as I miss the 6spd the 15 FXT I bought is so nice for a daily driver. The WRX had an awful sound system, Subie rattles, no heated seats or sunroof. Ehhh, I still miss it 😂. It had such character but the FXT is the shit too!!!
The Forester XT is definitely better than the 2023-2024 models. Many Forester lovers are waiting for the release of a new and updated model of the Turbo XT!
Not sure what you're doing wrong but my stock 2018 XT TOURING does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, just as the manufacturer states (2014-2016 was 6.2 before refresh for 2017).
fastest is in sport mode without sharp and without any shifts. I tested all 3 modes. #sharp = 8.0, normal 7.9 and sport 7.5 (0-100km/h) just as stated by subaru.
Indeed a nice package being turbo charged with 250bhp and 350nm but stock suspension is only marginally acceptable .. floats and yet harsh as designed with off road capaability and not a ultimately a road car imho. I cannot imagine riding my forester with the demoed coilover .. just plain terrible. Get hard to get swift spring and tein endura active pro and edfc with adjustable active pro plus will be make it as near to a road car as possible. Cheers.
The XT SJ was not limited…it was widely available from 2014 -2018.. the CVT robs the car of power. Problem with the XT is the bobby ride on faster hwy runs.
so, idk if you guys are driving this car like this but I can assure you that it is much quicker than that. If you try to launch the car like a standard or automatic transmission, you will never see how fast the vehicle actually is. These CVTs are incredibly intelligent computers, designed to change "gears" seamlessly. If you give the throttle a steady hasty push, the car will take off like a rocket... then let off the gas and then immediately put the pedal down further than you had it before and again, slowly and steadily raise your foot off the brake. All you guys are doing with this CVT is slamming the pedal down and the engine is recieving zero other input than go so it runs a steady accelleration cycle. Try to feather the gas in these Subaru CVTs, the first like quarter inch of the acceleration in a Forester is always the quickest. I never put my foot down with these cvts... it literally goes nowhere. Feather the gas slightly with your foot next time, get on the first inch down in the pedal and then let off and then right back on and see how much quicker the car accelerates. Youre welcome btw.
looks like you have not had the new ecu tune put on it from subaru. I love mine(paid off) but hated the throttle delay on launch. there is a bulletin for it. I love my xt.
I have also a '18 XT, and the fastest 0 to 60 is holding the brake and do a "launch control" in S mode, not S#, in this case the CVT will be a real CVT holding the revs to full power.
I have a 15 xt and I don't recommend doing this lol that sounds bad for the cvt. Just roll into the boost.
I have a 2013 XT and had an ecu tune only; does 0-100km/hr in 6.0s flat, the acceleration is soooo good
I got a 2018 Subaru Forester XT and it's terrific a quick. Love it..
It’s An awesome platform best of both worlds
love my 2.0xt, trying to wait till I'm not under warranty to go stage 2, but that j-pipe is calling my name.
DO IT!
Hit that railroad track hard AF 😭😭😭
Felt like running over a tree house
@@AtlasWilder i felt it on my phone screen and thought it had broke
@@chueyi they’re Impreza coil overs that’s how it sits so low. In other words less travel and dampening, that suspension was dumb stiff
That’s why I don’t let people drive my car. Others won’t treat it like you do if you’re cautious about your car.
even the base 2.5 is fun, it is one of the most tossable cars I have ever driven. It's down on power, but that means you can floor it everywhere and not get into too much trouble, and it sounds great too
Just picked one up for my wife yesterday ❤️ thanks for the content!
They’re awesome, congrats! They’re awesome vehicles
I just was in the market for a new/used car decided on the forester . I didn’t know anything about the forester. A Subaru dealer by me had two identical 2017 xt’s on the lot , after I drove one I had to have one . I bought one of them and I absolutely love it. I didn’t realize how rare they are so I got lucky I guess.
The XT is awesome feel blessed
Tenho um 2014 XT, é o melhor carro que já tive, nem penso em trocar. Carro multifuncional.
Olá , Mas já ouvi falar que tem problema com o freio na velocidade alta ?
So sad Subaru killed this car. We need another FXT!
Love my 2013 XT (2014 spec). Fuel consumption is great with the CVT in Intelligent mode (compared to my previous 2004 2.5 XS). Love the hidden beast mode when you need to overtake.
Bro you did NOT have to go that hard with the music! I am turnt!
🤣🤣🤙💯
@@AtlasWilder indeed! Song id?
It’s by Slynk in YT sound Library
I had a 16 WRX that caught fire after hitting a huge buck, as much as I miss the 6spd the 15 FXT I bought is so nice for a daily driver. The WRX had an awful sound system, Subie rattles, no heated seats or sunroof. Ehhh, I still miss it 😂. It had such character but the FXT is the shit too!!!
Hey man, hope you're doing well. I'm the dude that bought your accessport when you had your wrx haha!
Heck yeah bro I’m good! How’s it going, you still in CO!? I wanna move back so bad
The Forester XT is definitely better than the 2023-2024 models.
Many Forester lovers are waiting for the release of a new and updated model of the Turbo XT!
Not sure what you're doing wrong but my stock 2018 XT TOURING does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, just as the manufacturer states (2014-2016 was 6.2 before refresh for 2017).
Elevation possibly? I’m at 4000 ft
@@AtlasWilder If you are using sport sharp mode it has been reported by several sources to be slower than sport mode for drag racing.
Nice tour around EPIA.
Check out my latest video in La Mesa
i Just found one in premium with 20k miles excited to have it🙂
Me too
Throw on some paddle extenders you'll like them
fastest is in sport mode without sharp and without any shifts. I tested all 3 modes. #sharp = 8.0, normal 7.9 and sport 7.5 (0-100km/h) just as stated by subaru.
0-60 mph is 6.7 seconds.
Indeed a nice package being turbo charged with 250bhp and 350nm but stock suspension is only marginally acceptable .. floats and yet harsh as designed with off road capaability and not a ultimately a road car imho. I cannot imagine riding my forester with the demoed coilover .. just plain terrible. Get hard to get swift spring and tein endura active pro and edfc with adjustable active pro plus will be make it as near to a road car as possible. Cheers.
That's literally a clone of my 2017 2.0XT Touring. :)
Awesome build
Seems like it has everything, I have 2017 na and wish I had gotten this one instead
Bought the 2016 2.5i... I feel you lol
The XT SJ was not limited…it was widely available from 2014 -2018.. the CVT robs the car of power. Problem with the XT is the bobby ride on faster hwy runs.
so, idk if you guys are driving this car like this but I can assure you that it is much quicker than that. If you try to launch the car like a standard or automatic transmission, you will never see how fast the vehicle actually is. These CVTs are incredibly intelligent computers, designed to change "gears" seamlessly. If you give the throttle a steady hasty push, the car will take off like a rocket... then let off the gas and then immediately put the pedal down further than you had it before and again, slowly and steadily raise your foot off the brake. All you guys are doing with this CVT is slamming the pedal down and the engine is recieving zero other input than go so it runs a steady accelleration cycle. Try to feather the gas in these Subaru CVTs, the first like quarter inch of the acceleration in a Forester is always the quickest. I never put my foot down with these cvts... it literally goes nowhere. Feather the gas slightly with your foot next time, get on the first inch down in the pedal and then let off and then right back on and see how much quicker the car accelerates. Youre welcome btw.
Do what’s better XT , Premium , Sports , or Touring?
Such a great vehicle and it got ruined by a lowered suspension.
I agree, the suspension made it feel like bricks 🧱
What the iPhone mount you are using
The xt cvt sucks or improper maintenance from owner? I heard they suck.
Is the 2018 a big difference from the 2014 forester xt? Im looking to purchase a 2014 xt.
Not really, get the 18 and find a Touring XT
Does your fxt pulls to one side?
Always break torque!
was that s# with track control off? you 0-60 should be 6.2 sec.
looks like you have not had the new ecu tune put on it from subaru. I love mine(paid off) but hated the throttle delay on launch. there is a bulletin for it. I love my xt.
Geez... that poor Forester. Good Lord. 😂
You ain’t lying you testifying
Try an 04 XT w manual trans.
bruh what is that song at the beginning????? plz
I believe the artists name is Slynk
This car is so FXXKEN hard to find!!
I’ll sell you this one???
Really? Where do you live? I see them listed all the time. I'm in Canada.
@@hh.c436 I’m living in New Jersey US. Yes, I can find one but all in bad shape;(
@@kats1978 hope one comes up in better shape. I'm not ready for one yet but within a year or so.
What size rims and tires are on this Forester?
I’ll double check tomorrow hopefully
Slower than my 280hp XT
🥱