I understand your take, but have to say I don't really feel it rings true. The Subaru Forester is quite unapologetic in focusing in practicality. Windows are big because they are to look through. Doors are large and open wide because they are there so you can get in. Shape is boxy because that gives you the most space etc. It's design is a consequence of those decisions, and its "functional uglyness" sets it apart from other sleeker SUV's who have started to look more and more alike. It knows what it is and kind of owns it. Because of that, it is one of the rare SUV's that actually has a personality.
That's a great interpretation Manny. I chose the Forester over other similar Vehicle options for those exact reasons. I'm a function over form type of person. I'm buying an SUV with intentions to use it appropriately. I like driving on the beach and doing some mild offroading. I will be taking it camping & carting around my Dogs. I've had big lifted 4WD Utes (im Aussie 😂) with huge tyres and it just isn't practical or required for what I plan doing and the Forester has just enough off-road capability to fulfil my needs. Most other cars in the class simply do not.
Just picked up a Crosstrek. Just like the Forester, it's like going back to basic. Granted, there are modern amenities and functionality that it needs, especially the safety features, useful for roadtrips.
I'm actually considering getting a Subaru Forester. For those exact reasons. I currently drive a Honda Element it's getting a bit tired. As roomy as the Element is, it difficult for older passengers to get in it especially if they have to sit in the back.
You also have to consider the age and maturity of the driver. I've had several "fun" and "headturner" cars when I was younger. They had their moment. As I've gotten older, I'm expressing my individuality in different ways. I've grown a strong sense of identity. I don't need my car to do that for me. What I need a car for is comfort, consistency, spaciousness, ease of use, and dependabilty. The Forester checks almost all those boxes. Those other "sexier" cars tend to have issues in one or more of these areas. For me, this car represents the emotion of peace - a steadfast but quiet companion who's always there for me. And there's nothing wrong with that. The reviewer will probably realize that as well as he gets older.
This is an absolutely outstanding review of a car, the best I've seen while researching vehicles. We're looking to buy now and this confirmed our suspicions about the Forester being great (and about us being boring people). We were looking at the Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, etc., drifted to the larger size, and once we experienced the visibility and airy vibe of the Forester, driving something like an MX-30 seemed like being stuck in a basement, even if the interior is beautiful and it's fun to drive.
I looked at the Crosstrek, RAV4 and the Forester. I chose the Forester Touring. It’s off road prowess is far superior over the Rav and it’s much more roomier than the Crosstrek. I hope you bought the Forester !
This Subaru Forester is the best in its segment and price range. Subaru Asymmetrical AWD is unparalleled & unchallenged when compared to any AWD system in the compact SUV class.
Regarding the manual controls and basic tech; look, I'm a total techie, in fact my whole career centers around tech. But I got both a Forester and Crosstrek last year and this is my preferred layout. I despise tech-heavy cockpits. When using physical knobs and buttons, you get immediate feedback with minimum driver distraction. I can adjust all my audio and temperature settings without needing to look at the controls. Touchscreens demand your eyes, and that's irksome. Also, stylistically, I don't understand why my car needs to look like an iPhone. Many car screens today look like they took a big tablet awkwardly sticking out of the dash. It's ugly.
Researched this car segment for the last 2 months, my findings, - 5th gen forester rated #1 in safety and readability over all others including RAV, trial hawk, honda and bronco. That said, it has been a long road for Subaru from the CVT tranny , oil consumption, head gasket issues of past generation vehicles. At 6'3, CR just announced the Forester is #1 with tall drivers as well, no surprise as the "green house" visibility is very attractive. All the safety dings can be disabled permanently, with the exception of engine on/off at stop. After market solution will solve that as well. So, I will be picking up my Subaru Forester Wilderness / pearl white next week. Comfortable driving on and off road, safety and readability, looks, honest service advisors that I have visited with during this time, all have pushed me this direction. And finally driving my daughters 2017 Forester premium, sold me on being a Subie owner. Suggested maintenance to ensure long life; 30k diff (F/R) service, 40k CVT Transmission service, and oil changes every 4k. Compared to the Outback, Off road analysis/videos show the turbo in the Outback gets totally in the way of performance when climbing, as the Forester's new gearing and software changes bring much more to the equation over the turbo, in my opinion. ua-cam.com/video/ZF_JtgJ7aKQ/v-deo.html No rock climbing, but adventuring, all day long... HAPPY TRAILS
I have seen tons of reviews on the forester since I am leaning towards buying one, Ive seen this one and his wilderness reviews and his reviews are outstanding. He talks in a conversational manner and goes over all the important stuff as well as explain things (in terms I can understand) Instant subscribe, hopefully he does more subarus.
It’s very comfortable and you know you will make it from A to B. Also the dealership experience is much better than most other brands. No pressure to buy, no games about price/ finance.
My 2022 Forester Limited is loaded. Love this car’s smooth quiet ride. Outstanding logic and info systems. At 400 miles I ran over something on a tight interstate and TPI system immediately indicated severe damage and pressure loss leading me to get off the road quickly. Roadside Assistance was outstanding. Just please put a full size spare in these cars with the AWD system!!
Emotion from a vehicle and most material objects I would argue has more to do with the memories made with said object more so than the object itself. Being the highly capable crossover that the Forester is naturally lends itself to memory making adventures. Thus creating a feedback loop of more and more positive emotions with each new roadtrip.
This is true too, but that's more so an attachment to the object, a different kind of emotion, but stronger than the type I was referring to in the video for sure. Some of the most boring cars I've owned still became cherished for what they took me through. The car's character is more so the emotion factor I was getting at here. Not the emotion that is derived from the attachment to the car after memories made!
Thank you for your excellent video. We just bought a two-year old certified pre-owned 2022 Forester Limited from our local dealer (20K miles). This is the 2nd Forester we've owned (our other was a 2014), and the 5th Subaru owned in our family, so we certainly are familiar with the brand. One of the things I really like about the forester is the higher ride, user friendly features, great front legroom, good mileage, smooth ride, and the excellent visibility around the car while driving. It's much quieter and nicer in every aspect than our 2014. Many cars we've looked at these days have very poor visibility behind the driver's position. We wouldn't consider the Wilderness because we would have no use for a vehicle equipped as it is. Although it is an attractive car, it's functionality makes it "beautiful" to me.
Its interesting how each manufacturer kinda has their niche in this area to a very refined level. If Subaru offered a turbo in this car, it would be clearly head and shoulders above the competition. Visibility is tremendous in this car - so if you have a Forester and drive another in this class the loss in visibility is noticeable.
Just bought a Sport for my wife & as winter weather get me to my job vehicle as I drive a BRZ. Reliability, Practicality & Capability is a no lose proposition. The comfort & ease to drive is wonderful after hard days work. I’m positive it will waif us stress free on long road trip. I will add I’ve only had positive experiences with their dealerships. No pressure sales, no games finance & pleasant staff.
The blender segment was so on point, also the voiceover about C&D doing the 0-60 faster made me lol! Your videos are getting really good. I'm looking forward to your next ones.
I have an Ascent, that I love, but really like so much about the Forester. I’m definitely a Susie convert. Ascent for the 3rd row for now, more fun Subies later 😄
Just purchased a brand new 2022 Subaru Forrester Limited I had to get rid of my 2013 Subaru outback because I had a blown head gasket I tried to contact Subaru about that they gave me a coupon for $750 off the purchase of a new vehicle or $750 toward the repair of the car needless to say I decide to go with a new vehicle instead of throwing good money out the window but all in all I love the car great seating position great visibility nice ride great fuel economy really don’t have anything negative to say about the Forrester
You described the attributes and character of the Forester perfectly. It's not meant to excite the driver. My previous car was a '93 Toyota MR2 Turbo which was a stylish car with high performance. Those attributes were the reason I bought and drove it for 22 years. Eventually my age and bad back forced me to reconsider my transportation. I wanted a practical car with lots of headroom/visibility and storage (think Costco runs) and reliability. But I didn't want to totally sacrifice the power I greatly loved in my MR2 (0-60 mph in 5.7 sec). After research and test drives I settled on a new 2017 Forester XT which has a turbo motor (0-60 mph in 6.8 sec). It has delivered all the attributes I was looking for, and I am very happy with it. I'm disappointed Subaru dropped the turbo engine as a Forester option; that decision eliminates the possibility of my upgrading to a new Forester sometime in the future.
I genuinely love my 9 speakers plus sub on my touring. Sounds great and has great bass. I have aftermarket sound systems in my other vehicles but still go back to my forester
I Love my 19 Forester Touring, Sephia Bronze with Brown leather interior. I had it pinstriped in burgundy metallic. It really looks sharp. I bought my 19 Forester on 12/11/22 with only 4,700 miles on it. It’s not as fast as my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5 V6, but I was actually surprised how quick the 2.5L boxer engine is. I do know that my Forester is superior over my Rav 4WD in the 5-6 feet of snow we get every winter.
You conduct excellent, detailed reviews - thank you very much! Liked and subscribed. I personally owned Toyota vehicles for the past 31 years, and 40+ years if counting my wife's history with Toyota vehicles. But, my loyalty to Toyota ceased in 2022 when every Toyota dealership and salesperson that we consulted in Southern California was charging ~$5k USD over MSRP for 2022 Toyota vehicles. Salespeople wouldn't even quote us a price over the telephone so that we could agree on one, secure a certified check from our credit union, then visit the dealership to purchase the car outright. But, it all worked out better than I could've imagined. I always loved Subarus (I owned a 1984 Hatchback) and was due for a leave from Toyota. I'm extremely happy with my 2022 Subaru Forester Premium, the price for which was quoted over the telephone and e-mailed to me (the actual window sticker with price and packages), and for which I did not pay $0.01 over MSRP. Subaru of American and my local dealership and salesperson have earned my brand loyalty henceforth.
So, I'm doing research for an SUV of this type. My shortlist at the moment consists of: 1. Toyota RAV4 (only comes in MHEV or PHEV) but it's the best seller and you can't go wrong with it. Plenty of trims to choose from as well. 2. Subaru Forester - only comes as eBoxer (so MHEV) where I'm from and only with the 150HP option. But it's a great all-rounder. 3. Mazda CX-5 - only one without a hybrid option but looks like the most fun of the pack. 4. Hyundai Tucson/Kia Sportage - they're basically the same car, with distinctive looks and new features for 2022. 5. Ford Kuga (Escape in the US): has all the features but not sure about the reliability. What I need the car for: - family outings (some off-roading but it'll be mostly on the road) - grocery shopping - travel from state to state/country to country in a comfy vehicle with good consumption - a car that I can keep for 10+ years -> this one bugs me because if I have to take into consideration what laws will come into effect then I'll have to go for a PHEV. And I totally despise EVs! - good safety features - great reliability/warranty - mandatory AWD and if possible manual not automatic. At the end of the day emotion will probably play a part as well. Anyone care to chip in with some thoughts/suggestions? Thanks! Note: I've driven the older generation Tucson, old & new Focus and a few Toyotas (didn't find them very fun).
Hi! Thanks a lot fore this complete and useful review. I'm a ex Forester 2.5 XT 2007 owner and I'm looking for a new Forester. In my country (Romania - Eastern Europe) only the 2.0 l 150 HP hybrid version is available. On the other hand the base version costs as much as the most expensive version costs in the US. The Wilderness is not available. I think the situation's the same in all the UE. Keep on the good work!
I really like your reviews. You are very thorough and do a great job! Wish you best of luck with your channel ! Don’t listen to the haters who are so rude and obnoxious! You’re doing a great job!
Great review. I have been looking for a decent compact SUV, like the Rav4 or CRV, but you make a good case to consider a Subaru. I initially avoided Subaru because of the transformation problems. It seems like Subaru has fixed it and Consumer Reports are now recommending them. In fact, they are some of the top rated SUV's . Thanks for your review.
Forester ticks all the boxes for me. As far as character, any Subaru invites you into the passionate Subaru owner cult😄. Honestly Subaru owners are passionate about Subarus!
Enjoyed your video! I just got the 22 touring and loving it so far. I will say the touring does have reclining seats. I’m not sure about the other trims. Really love that for longer car rides.
EXCELLENT REVIEW as far as the MODELS and OPTIONS PER MODELS (base,premium, sport,etc.) The SUBARU FORESTER is GREAT BANG PER BUCK because, they ALL COME WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE.
Just found your channel and subscribed after watching it a few minites. The quality is very good even comparing to other channels that have millions of subscribers. I also like that you have your own opinions. Being a current Forester owner I would say I really like it and it served me well over the past 2 and half years. It’s just so easy to live with and personally I think it’s nimble and fun to drive too. I prefer the driving dynamics to my RX350. I’ll trade it in for a Tesla model 3 in a couple of months but I’ll consider another Subaru in the future for sure.
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying your Forester. I'm just curious, as I'm not particularly enthralled by the new Subaru solterra, but as a Subaru's owner, have you considered their new solterra?
@@Realistick Honestly, if we are going electric, Tesla is the only option for us for now. Besides, being the second car of the family, we want it to be fun to drive. So Tesla Model 3 is an apparent choice for us. We never considered other options.
Me too, I just talked with a Mazda dealer about it, the manager said they were expecting one in April! I love Mazda interior's and driving dynamics, it has huge potential. I'm just curious if it can match the Forester off road and in practicality.
We love our 15. We opted for Premium with the panoramic roof. Great package. I wish we opted for the 6 speed manual. We had a manual in the 04 we sold to buy and this.thus is quieter. Roomier. I wanted to try CVT for the fuel savings. Cannot say I dislike it, its smooth and acceleration is fine. But I’m a manual guy. If they bring it back? Maybe we will sell our awesome 15. We only sold that 04 because we needed the bigger back seat with 2 kids seats. Had165k and ran great.
I really like the autumn green, but I’ll probably get the brilliant bronze exterior with the brown leather interior. During our winter months, it’s simply too cold to have our vehicles washed on a regular basis. The Bronze will show less dirt . We average 4-5 feet of snow every winter. We live 5 miles from town and on a private road. We have to plow and maintain our road and seldom does the county plow the county road out where we live. My wife’s Outback is far superior in traction over my Rav 4WD. When our Rav wears out, then we’ll be purchasing a Forester for me. I will sadly miss the 269 hp 3.5 V6 in the Rav. The Rav actually gets better mpg than our 2.5 182 hp Outback. Our Rav gets 24-25 mpg on the freeway whereas the Outback only gets 22 mpg. I guess I’ll have a HKS, Borla or a Flowmaster exhaust put on our Outback to try to get better mpg.
Other than habit, I don't know why people are obsessed with CVTs mimicking distinct gears, when the whole point, as I understand it, is that they can change ratios smoothly while staying in the sweet spot of the power band.
I’ve found that the Michelin Cross Climate tires are better on snow, ice, wet, muddy or dry road, (off road or on) over the standard tires on the Wilderness models.
This is a great video. I like that it's more about the vehicle than the person's opinion. Most videos say there's nothing different between the '21 and '22 models than the looks and eye sight. You've pointed out several things. I'd rather pay less for the '21, but the safety upgrades might make the additional cost of a '22 worth it.
I've searching for a Rav4, but can't find any, or any for a good price. Or a hybrid variant. Looking at Forester seems like a nice alternative, but the local dealership didn't have a single new car in the entire lot. Not one single car. They had one car in the showroom. Some Toyota Solterra. I might have to keep looking for yet another alternative. Not paying above MSRP, I can't wait. Don't perpetuate scalperships unless you have no choice and must need a car. I can't wait longer if needed. Even taking a look at Outlanders because they actually have them in stock.
I agree, it’s a very uninspiring car, but it’s practicality it’s a big plus for me. I wish it had a more slick or beady look like newer Mazda CX-5 or Rav-4.
I have the touring 2022 Touring Edition. The Harmon Kardon system is the Greatest Sound I’ve Ever experienced in a vehicle. And I tricked out my 1979 Firebird Formula; back in the day. I’ve also driven the mazda with the bose system. Still have to go with the Forester. Maybe something about the shape of the interior? Simply amazing sound.
Great review, just subscribed. I have been on the fence on this vehicle for a couple of years but I hate, hate! all that piano black plastic on the dash and around the climate controls. Just go with a mat gray textured plastic and I'll buy two of these. I wish too that Subaru would start going with the direct AND port injected engines, like Hyundai and Toyota of recent.
Thank you, the dual injection engines definitely ease my mind too, hopefully more will start doing it before it just goes electric. It's interesting why they keep adding more of it, some companies like Mazda use less of it on base models too, and I end up liking those more. I'm hoping it goes away here soon and we can just remember it as a fad!
@@Realistick I had a rav-4 and traded for the forester.Remember dual injection sounds great until it breaks.Double everything fuel pumps ,injectors. etc. ie( Toyota had replaced the low pressure one under recall.)Ice vehicles are getting too complicated, just talk to a service.tech Manufacturers have reached they're limit.
@@rpf691 Did yours break? I haven't heard of it being an issue and they have been using it for awhile but i want to know if any one has had a different eperience. Direct injection only causes carbon buildup over time and often needs walnut blasting (some cars worse than others it seems) and that also costs a ton is way more common of a problem from what I've read.
@@Realistick Mine didn't break but was fixed under warranty.New cars are being made cheaper and more complicated ,which down the road will become costly to fix..Even I noticed the change from my 2019 rav 4 , to my two previous ones a 2012 ,2016.In regards to direct injection,service is the main thing apparently ,to some of the mechanic techs on youtube . We're not looking after our vehicles ,this has become a large problem and until electrics become mainstream its going to be a rough ride.
Your content and production is getting better and better. Quick question, I didn’t notice you select the “Sport Sharp” transmission mapping for your 0-60 time test, not that it would likely make much of a difference but I wonder if it might “hold” the ratio to a higher RPM and squeeze out a little more umph and drop a couple of 10ths?
Thank you, I was in sport mode. 9:50 Only the Forester Sport and Wilderness get Sport Sharp. Honestly, I think it might be quicker in regular mode. My reasoning is that the Sport modes usually make the cars more responsive, but if you brake torque and then floor it to sixty, it should be the same. However, it might not try to mimic shifts in regular mode, which might make it quicker? I was debating making a video on this but I don't know if many would watch it, I just want to know the answer.
Most people are tired of the 1990 Depressing Grey or Death Black interior colors that every automobile manufacturer has as their only option unless you pay through the nose for the Touring trim. I hate the thought of paying$6-8K more for Tan, Brown leather interior. Heck I’d like to see it in tan cloth as well
My Forester XT flies. No problem passing or bringing it up to highway speed. The turbo kicks in great when I need it. Too bad that don't make XT's anymore. Won't by another one until they bring it back.
You probably won't be buying a Forester anytime soon then, however, maybe they make a hybrid or electric version with more punch here soon. And there's the Outback xt too!
My sister has a 2010 Forester and I have a 2012 Outback. The Forester feels like your driving in a fishbowl. I felt the Outback had great visibility with no blind spots, but the Forester is almost like your in a fishbowl with how high and wide the windows are
Add a 1” lift giving the Forester a 9.7” of ground clearance. Then add a K&N intake and a HKS, Borla or Flowmaster exhaust which will increase your hp, torque and mpg. The exhaust will also make the tone of the exhaust sound better.
@@natef1212 I was thinking about a 1” lift. I have found since then a much superior company in quality and durability. Look up Ironman 4X4. They say it’s a 2” lift, but in reality it’s a 1 5/8” lift. The warranty is 3 years. It takes about 5 hours to install. Have fun with your Subie !
@@natef1212 A K&N intake air (filter) and a better, (less restrictive exhaust) allows your engine to “breathe”. More air in and more exhaust. If you personally have a cold or a stuffy nose and it’s hard to get air into and out of your lungs, it’s harder to “breathe”, therefore constricting your breathing and you’re weaker. It’s the same principle for your engine on your vehicle.
Unfortunately in Canada the Wilderness trim doesn’t get the HK audio system. For less than $1000 can go up a level to Limited and I’m pretty sure I could survive without the half inch ground clearance of the Wilderness. It just doesn’t look as cool as the Wilderness. 😁
I like the wilderness for many reasons but being someone who isn’t going off-roading it wasn’t really necessary. I Also prefer the non wilderness trims exterior, I don’t enjoy so much plastic or cladding whatever you wanna call it. Just my opinion.
I just checked inventory at a local dealer. I guess Subaru plans on selling a lot of the Wilderness because they have 10 of them on the website, but only one of each of the other trim levels. I certainly would choose the Wilderness.
I've noticed that here as well, they stock the new trims heavy initially (which is why the wilderness video came out first) but the ratio will change here in a couple months!
@@ofcbob6391 I agree it needs more sidewall! It is a pricier trim level for the Forester and pushes it near Outback price range. But for someone who really prefers the Forester, it could be worthwhile.
Nice review. The only thing keeping me from placing an order for the Wilderness over the Touring trim is all that black plastic cladding. I worry about the UV damage that will eventually turn all that black to gray. 😕
A valid worry, although I've found that Subarus don't fade too quickly, especially if you protect it. But how the Honda element and Chevy avalanche aged keeps me up at night.
@@Realistick I had a friend that bought the Avalanche soon after it hit the market. That truck had so much plastic on it that the manufacturer might as well have been Tonka. I’m hoping Subaru can either reduce or put more paint on that cladding on the 2023 model because, like you, I think that’s the trim that checks off most of the boxes for me and the weekend activities I get up to; fly fishing and astrophotography in Idaho’s backcountry.
@@Caedo12 considering how they now have cladding on the wrx, I doubt they will backtrack at the moment, however, I might look more into how to keep the cladding looking nice over the long run and make a video about it at some point.
I have a 21. Only minor complaints, car is gutless when traveling and trying to pass. And might just be me but I've been in plenty of cars with a pano roof and this is the worst. we never use it, absolutely no tint on it at all, so its not even comfortable to have it open. Otherwise thing is so practical and love it overall.
You may try using the shift paddles to "down shift" before you pass. You don't even need to change the shifter to manual, just hit the paddles and the car will respond as if it were in manual. Then if you leave it alone it goes back to auto in a minute or two.
Would highly consider it if it offered the turbo engine... the regular engine has disappointingly insufficient power... why Subaru will not offer the turbo as an option in the Forester is totally baffling to me.
That's fair, when they did sell the turbo model, it didn't sell well at all the last few years. I remember watching them sit on the lot when I was a lot porter, it was unfortunate. I still wish they offered it too, but at least it's still in the Outback!
love the forester but so dissapointed as they didn't add the large infotainment display like outback or their new WRX . Will wait for them update it later
What is the best option for a trailer hitch on the 2022 Forester? Dealer says Subaru does not have a hitch yet. Prefer a hitch that does not sacrifice ground clearance.
Personally, I'd wait for Subaru to have the part and install it if you want the best clearance. But I would call an RV shop near you, they usually install a lot of hitches and probably can point you in the right place!
Glad this car have EyeSight for the girl @13:30 driving way too long without looking ahead. ;-) Would have been a great occasion to tell what's new in EyeSight 4.0 compared to previous gen.
Shame about the transmission and the cost of repairs/ and the towing Capacity /other wise it one of the safest vehicle on the road as well as RELLY well built and looks great 7/10 ...J
@@BobRobertsons Yes, went back, I think for some reason I was looking for the lever like in the Outback and remembered back to my old base Forester review where it didn't have the recline function. I went back to check on it a couple days ago and forgot to post the update, it's there now.
@@Realistick thank you. I've been looking to shop in this segment and have been thinking hard about the two choices. I can't seem to give up on Mazda's looks and affordable luxury, while Subaru's practicality is hard to ignore too. But definitely gravitating more towards the Mazda. You rightly said the car has "character". You're probably my new favourite UA-camr, looking forward to more great content from you. 😊
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One small correction: only the base model Forester cannot recline rear seats, all other trims have a little adjustment!
I understand your take, but have to say I don't really feel it rings true. The Subaru Forester is quite unapologetic in focusing in practicality. Windows are big because they are to look through. Doors are large and open wide because they are there so you can get in. Shape is boxy because that gives you the most space etc. It's design is a consequence of those decisions, and its "functional uglyness" sets it apart from other sleeker SUV's who have started to look more and more alike. It knows what it is and kind of owns it. Because of that, it is one of the rare SUV's that actually has a personality.
Totally agree, completely functional vehicle, for special people. Subaristas, or Subaru's lovers!
That's a great interpretation Manny.
I chose the Forester over other similar Vehicle options for those exact reasons.
I'm a function over form type of person.
I'm buying an SUV with intentions to use it appropriately.
I like driving on the beach and doing some mild offroading.
I will be taking it camping & carting around my Dogs.
I've had big lifted 4WD Utes (im Aussie 😂) with huge tyres and it just isn't practical or required for what I plan doing and the Forester has just enough off-road capability to fulfil my needs.
Most other cars in the class simply do not.
Just picked up a Crosstrek. Just like the Forester, it's like going back to basic. Granted, there are modern amenities and functionality that it needs, especially the safety features, useful for roadtrips.
I'm actually considering getting a Subaru Forester. For those exact reasons. I currently drive a Honda Element it's getting a bit tired. As roomy as the Element is, it difficult for older passengers to get in it especially if they have to sit in the back.
You also have to consider the age and maturity of the driver. I've had several "fun" and "headturner" cars when I was younger. They had their moment. As I've gotten older, I'm expressing my individuality in different ways. I've grown a strong sense of identity. I don't need my car to do that for me. What I need a car for is comfort, consistency, spaciousness, ease of use, and dependabilty. The Forester checks almost all those boxes. Those other "sexier" cars tend to have issues in one or more of these areas. For me, this car represents the emotion of peace - a steadfast but quiet companion who's always there for me. And there's nothing wrong with that. The reviewer will probably realize that as well as he gets older.
This is an absolutely outstanding review of a car, the best I've seen while researching vehicles. We're looking to buy now and this confirmed our suspicions about the Forester being great (and about us being boring people). We were looking at the Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, etc., drifted to the larger size, and once we experienced the visibility and airy vibe of the Forester, driving something like an MX-30 seemed like being stuck in a basement, even if the interior is beautiful and it's fun to drive.
I looked at the Crosstrek, RAV4 and the Forester.
I chose the Forester Touring. It’s off road prowess is far superior over the Rav and it’s much more roomier than the Crosstrek.
I hope you bought the Forester !
I ordered the Subaru Forester touring back in November and shall be going to go get it at the end of this month crossing fingers
This Subaru Forester is the best in its segment and price range. Subaru Asymmetrical AWD is unparalleled & unchallenged when compared to any AWD system in the compact SUV class.
I have owned mine for a couple of months. Best purchase I've ever made!
#1. Topgun.
Best ever rated vehicle in CR. Ever. ✅
Regarding the manual controls and basic tech; look, I'm a total techie, in fact my whole career centers around tech. But I got both a Forester and Crosstrek last year and this is my preferred layout. I despise tech-heavy cockpits. When using physical knobs and buttons, you get immediate feedback with minimum driver distraction. I can adjust all my audio and temperature settings without needing to look at the controls. Touchscreens demand your eyes, and that's irksome. Also, stylistically, I don't understand why my car needs to look like an iPhone. Many car screens today look like they took a big tablet awkwardly sticking out of the dash. It's ugly.
Researched this car segment for the last 2 months, my findings, - 5th gen forester rated #1 in safety and readability over all others including RAV, trial hawk, honda and bronco. That said, it has been a long road for Subaru from the CVT tranny , oil consumption, head gasket issues of past generation vehicles. At 6'3, CR just announced the Forester is #1 with tall drivers as well, no surprise as the "green house" visibility is very attractive. All the safety dings can be disabled permanently, with the exception of engine on/off at stop. After market solution will solve that as well. So, I will be picking up my Subaru Forester Wilderness / pearl white next week. Comfortable driving on and off road, safety and readability, looks, honest service advisors that I have visited with during this time, all have pushed me this direction. And finally driving my daughters 2017 Forester premium, sold me on being a Subie owner. Suggested maintenance to ensure long life; 30k diff (F/R) service, 40k CVT Transmission service, and oil changes every 4k.
Compared to the Outback, Off road analysis/videos show the turbo in the Outback gets totally in the way of performance when climbing, as the Forester's new gearing and software changes bring much more to the equation over the turbo, in my opinion. ua-cam.com/video/ZF_JtgJ7aKQ/v-deo.html
No rock climbing, but adventuring, all day long...
HAPPY TRAILS
how was your experience in forester now?
I have seen tons of reviews on the forester since I am leaning towards buying one, Ive seen this one and his wilderness reviews and his reviews are outstanding. He talks in a conversational manner and goes over all the important stuff as well as explain things (in terms I can understand) Instant subscribe, hopefully he does more subarus.
Thanks! I definitely want to get some more Subaru reviews rolling but the dealer I usually work with is completely out of them most of the time :(
It’s very comfortable and you know you will make it from A to B. Also the dealership experience is much better than most other brands. No pressure to buy, no games about price/ finance.
My 2022 Forester Limited is loaded. Love this car’s smooth quiet ride. Outstanding logic and info systems. At 400 miles I ran over something on a tight interstate and TPI system immediately indicated severe damage and pressure loss leading me to get off the road quickly. Roadside Assistance was outstanding. Just please put a full size spare in these cars with the AWD system!!
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I love the premium trim's 17 inch wheels for this reason. They should be an option on the higher trims!
consistently one of my favorite YT content creators. great video.
I appreciate that, thanks for watching!
Emotion from a vehicle and most material objects I would argue has more to do with the memories made with said object more so than the object itself. Being the highly capable crossover that the Forester is naturally lends itself to memory making adventures. Thus creating a feedback loop of more and more positive emotions with each new roadtrip.
This is true too, but that's more so an attachment to the object, a different kind of emotion, but stronger than the type I was referring to in the video for sure. Some of the most boring cars I've owned still became cherished for what they took me through. The car's character is more so the emotion factor I was getting at here. Not the emotion that is derived from the attachment to the car after memories made!
Thank you for your excellent video. We just bought a two-year old certified pre-owned 2022 Forester Limited from our local dealer (20K miles). This is the 2nd Forester we've owned (our other was a 2014), and the 5th Subaru owned in our family, so we certainly are familiar with the brand. One of the things I really like about the forester is the higher ride, user friendly features, great front legroom, good mileage, smooth ride, and the excellent visibility around the car while driving. It's much quieter and nicer in every aspect than our 2014. Many cars we've looked at these days have very poor visibility behind the driver's position. We wouldn't consider the Wilderness because we would have no use for a vehicle equipped as it is. Although it is an attractive car, it's functionality makes it "beautiful" to me.
Its interesting how each manufacturer kinda has their niche in this area to a very refined level. If Subaru offered a turbo in this car, it would be clearly head and shoulders above the competition. Visibility is tremendous in this car - so if you have a Forester and drive another in this class the loss in visibility is noticeable.
Just bought a Sport for my wife & as winter weather get me to my job vehicle as I drive a BRZ. Reliability, Practicality & Capability is a no lose proposition. The comfort & ease to drive is wonderful after hard days work. I’m positive it will waif us stress free on long road trip.
I will add I’ve only had positive experiences with their dealerships. No pressure sales, no games finance & pleasant staff.
The blender segment was so on point, also the voiceover about C&D doing the 0-60 faster made me lol! Your videos are getting really good. I'm looking forward to your next ones.
Thank you, I got quite a few on the way!
@@Realistick subaru forester wilderness vs new kia sorento x line ? Which is more solid and durable for 10 years without issues ?
Bought a 2023 back in August, love it. Probably one of the best purchases I ever made. Great review by the way.
I have an Ascent, that I love, but really like so much about the Forester. I’m definitely a Susie convert. Ascent for the 3rd row for now, more fun Subies later 😄
Just purchased a brand new 2022 Subaru Forrester Limited I had to get rid of my 2013 Subaru outback because I had a blown head gasket I tried to contact Subaru about that they gave me a coupon for $750 off the purchase of a new vehicle or $750 toward the repair of the car needless to say I decide to go with a new vehicle instead of throwing good money out the window but all in all I love the car great seating position great visibility nice ride great fuel economy really don’t have anything negative to say about the Forrester
You described the attributes and character of the Forester perfectly. It's not meant to excite the driver. My previous car was a '93 Toyota MR2 Turbo which was a stylish car with high performance. Those attributes were the reason I bought and drove it for 22 years. Eventually my age and bad back forced me to reconsider my transportation. I wanted a practical car with lots of headroom/visibility and storage (think Costco runs) and reliability. But I didn't want to totally sacrifice the power I greatly loved in my MR2 (0-60 mph in 5.7 sec). After research and test drives I settled on
a new 2017 Forester XT which has a turbo motor (0-60 mph in 6.8 sec). It has delivered all the attributes I was looking for, and I am very happy with it. I'm disappointed Subaru dropped the turbo engine as a Forester option; that decision eliminates the possibility of my upgrading to a new Forester sometime in the future.
Glad you got the turbo before it went away! They have the Outback XT now but it doesn't have the same utilitarian feel as the Forester.
I genuinely love my 9 speakers plus sub on my touring. Sounds great and has great bass. I have aftermarket sound systems in my other vehicles but still go back to my forester
I Love my 19 Forester Touring, Sephia Bronze with Brown leather interior.
I had it pinstriped in burgundy metallic. It really looks sharp.
I bought my 19 Forester on 12/11/22 with only 4,700 miles on it.
It’s not as fast as my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5 V6, but I was actually surprised how quick the 2.5L boxer engine is.
I do know that my Forester is superior over my Rav 4WD in the 5-6 feet of snow we get every winter.
You conduct excellent, detailed reviews - thank you very much! Liked and subscribed.
I personally owned Toyota vehicles for the past 31 years, and 40+ years if counting my wife's history with Toyota vehicles. But, my loyalty to Toyota ceased in 2022 when every Toyota dealership and salesperson that we consulted in Southern California was charging ~$5k USD over MSRP for 2022 Toyota vehicles. Salespeople wouldn't even quote us a price over the telephone so that we could agree on one, secure a certified check from our credit union, then visit the dealership to purchase the car outright.
But, it all worked out better than I could've imagined. I always loved Subarus (I owned a 1984 Hatchback) and was due for a leave from Toyota. I'm extremely happy with my 2022 Subaru Forester Premium, the price for which was quoted over the telephone and e-mailed to me (the actual window sticker with price and packages), and for which I did not pay $0.01 over MSRP. Subaru of American and my local dealership and salesperson have earned my brand loyalty henceforth.
Just discovered your channel and I have been binging videos!! For such a small channel, all of your videos are fantastic quality and very informative!
So, I'm doing research for an SUV of this type.
My shortlist at the moment consists of:
1. Toyota RAV4 (only comes in MHEV or PHEV) but it's the best seller and you can't go wrong with it. Plenty of trims to choose from as well.
2. Subaru Forester - only comes as eBoxer (so MHEV) where I'm from and only with the 150HP option. But it's a great all-rounder.
3. Mazda CX-5 - only one without a hybrid option but looks like the most fun of the pack.
4. Hyundai Tucson/Kia Sportage - they're basically the same car, with distinctive looks and new features for 2022.
5. Ford Kuga (Escape in the US): has all the features but not sure about the reliability.
What I need the car for:
- family outings (some off-roading but it'll be mostly on the road)
- grocery shopping
- travel from state to state/country to country in a comfy vehicle with good consumption
- a car that I can keep for 10+ years -> this one bugs me because if I have to take into consideration what laws will come into effect then I'll have to go for a PHEV. And I totally despise EVs!
- good safety features
- great reliability/warranty
- mandatory AWD and if possible manual not automatic.
At the end of the day emotion will probably play a part as well.
Anyone care to chip in with some thoughts/suggestions? Thanks!
Note: I've driven the older generation Tucson, old & new Focus and a few Toyotas (didn't find them very fun).
My wife was sold on the big windows. Every other suv in the price range felt like sitting in a tub.
Hi! Thanks a lot fore this complete and useful review. I'm a ex Forester 2.5 XT 2007 owner and I'm looking for a new Forester. In my country (Romania - Eastern Europe) only the 2.0 l 150 HP hybrid version is available. On the other hand the base version costs as much as the most expensive version costs in the US. The Wilderness is not available. I think the situation's the same in all the UE. Keep on the good work!
Another dope review!
The blender bit was good too 😂
Thanks, that one came from the heart
Thanks for such a great review !! Especially the last part about "personality" in the car. Eager to watch more reviews from your channel.
The personality is comfort and your reliable friend who’s got your back from A to B. Added subs for other emotions.
I really like your reviews. You are very thorough and do a great job! Wish you best of luck with your channel ! Don’t listen to the haters who are so rude and obnoxious! You’re doing a great job!
Thank you, that means a lot!
Nice job on the review. Looking forward to viewing more of your content. I subscribed!
Great review. I have been looking for a decent compact SUV, like the Rav4 or CRV, but you make a good case to consider a Subaru. I initially avoided Subaru because of the transformation problems. It seems like Subaru has fixed it and Consumer Reports are now recommending them. In fact, they are some of the top rated SUV's . Thanks for your review.
Forester ticks all the boxes for me. As far as character, any Subaru invites you into the passionate Subaru owner cult😄. Honestly Subaru owners are passionate about Subarus!
Enjoyed your video! I just got the 22 touring and loving it so far. I will say the touring does have reclining seats. I’m not sure about the other trims. Really love that for longer car rides.
EXCELLENT REVIEW as far as the MODELS and OPTIONS PER MODELS (base,premium, sport,etc.) The SUBARU FORESTER is GREAT BANG PER BUCK because, they ALL COME WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE.
You’re doing great work with your reviews!
Thank you
This is a really good review, pointing out some things mainstream reviewers often don’t.
Just found your channel and subscribed after watching it a few minites. The quality is very good even comparing to other channels that have millions of subscribers. I also like that you have your own opinions. Being a current Forester owner I would say I really like it and it served me well over the past 2 and half years. It’s just so easy to live with and personally I think it’s nimble and fun to drive too. I prefer the driving dynamics to my RX350. I’ll trade it in for a Tesla model 3 in a couple of months but I’ll consider another Subaru in the future for sure.
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying your Forester. I'm just curious, as I'm not particularly enthralled by the new Subaru solterra, but as a Subaru's owner, have you considered their new solterra?
@@Realistick Honestly, if we are going electric, Tesla is the only option for us for now. Besides, being the second car of the family, we want it to be fun to drive. So Tesla Model 3 is an apparent choice for us. We never considered other options.
I used to not really be a fan of this revised model's front end, but it's kind of grown on me. I have a 2018 Forester Premium, just for reference.
I have a 14 Limited I'm tempted to buy the Wilderness but I will wait for the Mazda CX-50 to hit the streets and decide from there. Nice review 👍🏻
Me too, I just talked with a Mazda dealer about it, the manager said they were expecting one in April! I love Mazda interior's and driving dynamics, it has huge potential. I'm just curious if it can match the Forester off road and in practicality.
Subaru wilderness over Mazda.
For safety reasons.
We love our 15. We opted for Premium with the panoramic roof. Great package. I wish we opted for the 6 speed manual. We had a manual in the 04 we sold to buy and this.thus is quieter. Roomier. I wanted to try CVT for the fuel savings. Cannot say I dislike it, its smooth and acceleration is fine. But I’m a manual guy. If they bring it back? Maybe we will sell our awesome 15. We only sold that 04 because we needed the bigger back seat with 2 kids seats. Had165k and ran great.
I wish they'd do that but it seems like the last suv bigger than a crosstrek that gets a manual and awd/4wd is the Wrangler or Bronco!
@@Realistick so not our Thang!
@@djkenny1202 Yeah, they're a bit different from the Forester!
@@Realistick all around great package. Does so many things Well.
Yes you can recline the back seats.
Base trim can't I believe, going back to store to confirm it, if so, I'll put a little correction in here soon👍
@@Realistick correct. All other trims can.
I really like the autumn green, but I’ll probably get the brilliant bronze exterior with the brown leather interior.
During our winter months, it’s simply too cold to have our vehicles washed on a regular basis. The Bronze will show less dirt .
We average 4-5 feet of snow every winter. We live 5 miles from town and on a private road. We have to plow and maintain our road and seldom does the county plow the county road out where we live.
My wife’s Outback is far superior in traction over my Rav 4WD. When our Rav wears out, then we’ll be purchasing a Forester for me.
I will sadly miss the 269 hp 3.5 V6 in the Rav.
The Rav actually gets better mpg than our 2.5 182 hp Outback. Our Rav gets 24-25 mpg on the freeway whereas the Outback only gets 22 mpg. I guess I’ll have a HKS, Borla or a Flowmaster exhaust put on our Outback to try to get better mpg.
When the time comes, we’ll order a Forester Touring for me.
I Love the brown leather interior.
Other than habit, I don't know why people are obsessed with CVTs mimicking distinct gears, when the whole point, as I understand it, is that they can change ratios smoothly while staying in the sweet spot of the power band.
I receive delivery of my 3rd new Forester next week. Touring model. Sure miss my XT models.
Love that Autumn Green color, the Ice Silver is nice as well.
I’ve found that the Michelin Cross Climate tires are better on snow, ice, wet, muddy or dry road, (off road or on) over the standard tires on the Wilderness models.
This is a great video. I like that it's more about the vehicle than the person's opinion. Most videos say there's nothing different between the '21 and '22 models than the looks and eye sight. You've pointed out several things. I'd rather pay less for the '21, but the safety upgrades might make the additional cost of a '22 worth it.
I've searching for a Rav4, but can't find any, or any for a good price. Or a hybrid variant. Looking at Forester seems like a nice alternative, but the local dealership didn't have a single new car in the entire lot. Not one single car. They had one car in the showroom. Some Toyota Solterra. I might have to keep looking for yet another alternative. Not paying above MSRP, I can't wait. Don't perpetuate scalperships unless you have no choice and must need a car. I can't wait longer if needed.
Even taking a look at Outlanders because they actually have them in stock.
What color is the Subaru that you're reviewing? Great review!
Thank you, autumn green!
Thnx for info. BTW not everyone wants to drive a rolling I-Phone.
Wow! Great review of the Forester, and yes, the Bose sound system in the Mazda is way better sound quality than the Harman Kardon!
Very informative, well spoken and great video work! Helped me out as I decide on my next vehicle. Looking forward to more videos, subscribing!
The best all propose vehicle is getting better every refresh
Wow, great review; thanks for posting. I bought a '22 Premium a week ago. The rear seats have a loop you pull and recline in three positions.
Thanks! And yes I added a correction a few weeks ago.
@@Realistick I was amazed how much more you get, for the little extra money, to go from base to Premium.
@@cowboygeologist7772 for real! It makes such little sense to get the base unless you're really trying to fit a budget.
Such a practical car that does much right. It's a shame they cant get the external looks right.
I agree, it’s a very uninspiring car, but it’s practicality it’s a big plus for me. I wish it had a more slick or beady look like newer Mazda CX-5 or Rav-4.
Another great review brother
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got my 2017 Impreza from Royal East, I have beat that poor thing into the ground and it has taken every one.
I have the touring 2022 Touring Edition. The Harmon Kardon system is the Greatest Sound I’ve Ever experienced in a vehicle. And I tricked out my 1979 Firebird Formula; back in the day. I’ve also driven the mazda with the bose system. Still have to go with the Forester. Maybe something about the shape of the interior? Simply amazing sound.
Great review, just subscribed. I have been on the fence on this vehicle for a couple of years but I hate, hate! all that piano black plastic on the dash and around the climate controls. Just go with a mat gray textured plastic and I'll buy two of these. I wish too that Subaru would start going with the direct AND port injected engines, like Hyundai and Toyota of recent.
Thank you, the dual injection engines definitely ease my mind too, hopefully more will start doing it before it just goes electric. It's interesting why they keep adding more of it, some companies like Mazda use less of it on base models too, and I end up liking those more. I'm hoping it goes away here soon and we can just remember it as a fad!
@@Realistick I had a rav-4 and traded for the forester.Remember dual injection sounds great until it breaks.Double everything fuel pumps ,injectors. etc. ie( Toyota had replaced the low pressure one under recall.)Ice vehicles are getting too complicated, just talk to a service.tech Manufacturers have reached they're limit.
@@rpf691 Did yours break? I haven't heard of it being an issue and they have been using it for awhile but i want to know if any one has had a different eperience. Direct injection only causes carbon buildup over time and often needs walnut blasting (some cars worse than others it seems) and that also costs a ton is way more common of a problem from what I've read.
@@Realistick Mine didn't break but was fixed under warranty.New cars are being made cheaper and more complicated ,which down the road will become costly to fix..Even I noticed the change from my 2019 rav 4 , to my two previous ones a 2012 ,2016.In regards to direct injection,service is the main thing apparently ,to some of the mechanic techs on youtube . We're not looking after our vehicles ,this has become a large problem and until electrics become mainstream its going to be a rough ride.
Which Hyundais use dual-injection motors? It's definitely not Telluride/Palisade...that engine is about as low-tech as it gets.
Your content and production is getting better and better. Quick question, I didn’t notice you select the “Sport Sharp” transmission mapping for your 0-60 time test, not that it would likely make much of a difference but I wonder if it might “hold” the ratio to a higher RPM and squeeze out a little more umph and drop a couple of 10ths?
Thank you, I was in sport mode. 9:50 Only the Forester Sport and Wilderness get Sport Sharp. Honestly, I think it might be quicker in regular mode. My reasoning is that the Sport modes usually make the cars more responsive, but if you brake torque and then floor it to sixty, it should be the same. However, it might not try to mimic shifts in regular mode, which might make it quicker? I was debating making a video on this but I don't know if many would watch it, I just want to know the answer.
Most people are tired of the 1990 Depressing Grey or Death Black interior colors that every automobile manufacturer has as their only option unless you pay through the nose for the Touring trim. I hate the thought of paying$6-8K more for Tan, Brown leather interior. Heck I’d like to see it in tan cloth as well
My Forester XT flies. No problem passing or bringing it up to highway speed. The turbo kicks in great when I need it. Too bad that don't make XT's anymore. Won't by another one until they bring it back.
You probably won't be buying a Forester anytime soon then, however, maybe they make a hybrid or electric version with more punch here soon. And there's the Outback xt too!
Great review! Went to IUB so love the Bloomington rep!
Ok, let's see the wilderness version by what you are saying is the best option and I think looks better.
Awesome review u r very relax n truthful helps alot.
My sister has a 2010 Forester and I have a 2012 Outback. The Forester feels like your driving in a fishbowl. I felt the Outback had great visibility with no blind spots, but the Forester is almost like your in a fishbowl with how high and wide the windows are
Add a 1” lift giving the Forester a 9.7” of ground clearance. Then add a K&N intake and a HKS, Borla or Flowmaster exhaust which will increase your hp, torque and mpg. The exhaust will also make the tone of the exhaust sound better.
I don't know anything about parts can you explain what they do. And a link to them
@@natef1212 I was thinking about a 1” lift.
I have found since then a much superior company in quality and durability. Look up Ironman 4X4.
They say it’s a 2” lift, but in reality it’s a 1 5/8” lift.
The warranty is 3 years. It takes about 5 hours to install.
Have fun with your Subie !
@@natef1212 A K&N intake air (filter) and a better, (less restrictive exhaust) allows your engine to “breathe”. More air in and more exhaust.
If you personally have a cold or a stuffy nose and it’s hard to get air into and out of your lungs, it’s harder to “breathe”, therefore constricting your breathing and you’re weaker.
It’s the same principle for your engine on your vehicle.
Love your assessment of the car. You explained it perfectly. Great review.
Thanks!
Great review - Wish you would review a 2024 Base.
I just might!
Unfortunately in Canada the Wilderness trim doesn’t get the HK audio system. For less than $1000 can go up a level to Limited and I’m pretty sure I could survive without the half inch ground clearance of the Wilderness. It just doesn’t look as cool as the Wilderness. 😁
I like the wilderness for many reasons but being someone who isn’t going off-roading it wasn’t really necessary. I Also prefer the non wilderness trims exterior, I don’t enjoy so much plastic or cladding whatever you wanna call it. Just my opinion.
I just checked inventory at a local dealer. I guess Subaru plans on selling a lot of the Wilderness because they have 10 of them on the website, but only one of each of the other trim levels. I certainly would choose the Wilderness.
I've noticed that here as well, they stock the new trims heavy initially (which is why the wilderness video came out first) but the ratio will change here in a couple months!
@@Realistick My heart broke when I saw 1 bar down and 310 miles to empty
I love the wilderness trim but it's just too expensive..and those tires just look too tiny in the wheel well ....235-65 would look a lot better.
@@ofcbob6391 I agree it needs more sidewall! It is a pricier trim level for the Forester and pushes it near Outback price range. But for someone who really prefers the Forester, it could be worthwhile.
Good video. We have a wilderness that should be here any day now. Nice looking wooded hills. What general area did you film?
Thank you, I filmed this in Bloomington Indiana around highway 446 for the driving shots!
Nice review. The only thing keeping me from placing an order for the Wilderness over the Touring trim is all that black plastic cladding. I worry about the UV damage that will eventually turn all that black to gray. 😕
A valid worry, although I've found that Subarus don't fade too quickly, especially if you protect it. But how the Honda element and Chevy avalanche aged keeps me up at night.
@@Realistick I had a friend that bought the Avalanche soon after it hit the market. That truck had so much plastic on it that the manufacturer might as well have been Tonka. I’m hoping Subaru can either reduce or put more paint on that cladding on the 2023 model because, like you, I think that’s the trim that checks off most of the boxes for me and the weekend activities I get up to; fly fishing and astrophotography in Idaho’s backcountry.
@@Caedo12 considering how they now have cladding on the wrx, I doubt they will backtrack at the moment, however, I might look more into how to keep the cladding looking nice over the long run and make a video about it at some point.
@@Realistick I think that’s a great idea for a video! Subbed 🤙🏼
Another Great review.
Thanks so much
Great vid., man...would totally appreciate you doing a '22 Jetta...whenever the heck they come out?
Thank you, I'll definitely try to get ahold of one as soon as I can but I don't see it being anytime soon!
I have a 21. Only minor complaints, car is gutless when traveling and trying to pass. And might just be me but I've been in plenty of cars with a pano roof and this is the worst. we never use it, absolutely no tint on it at all, so its not even comfortable to have it open. Otherwise thing is so practical and love it overall.
Why don't you get the roof tinted....good to knowz was not aware of that..
You may try using the shift paddles to "down shift" before you pass. You don't even need to change the shifter to manual, just hit the paddles and the car will respond as if it were in manual. Then if you leave it alone it goes back to auto in a minute or two.
Just found your channel. Content are great!
Thank you!
Well done review !
Would highly consider it if it offered the turbo engine... the regular engine has disappointingly insufficient power... why Subaru will not offer the turbo as an option in the Forester is totally baffling to me.
That's fair, when they did sell the turbo model, it didn't sell well at all the last few years. I remember watching them sit on the lot when I was a lot porter, it was unfortunate. I still wish they offered it too, but at least it's still in the Outback!
Great review!
love the forester but so dissapointed as they didn't add the large infotainment display like outback or their new WRX . Will wait for them update it later
Great review. What was the color of this Forrester?
Thank you, autumn green!
What is the best option for a trailer hitch on the 2022 Forester? Dealer says Subaru does not have a hitch yet. Prefer a hitch that does not sacrifice ground clearance.
Personally, I'd wait for Subaru to have the part and install it if you want the best clearance. But I would call an RV shop near you, they usually install a lot of hitches and probably can point you in the right place!
Great video. Maybe I missed it, but was that the autumn green or bronze metallic?
Autumn Green! At some point I showed a video with it next to the Cascade green if you wanted to see a color comparison. The bronze is much more brown!
@@Realistick Thanks. I was hoping it was the bronze metallic (it looked good) because we can’t get autumn green on Foresters in Canada.
@@Realistick My heart broke when I saw 1 bar down and 310 miles to empty
Glad this car have EyeSight for the girl @13:30 driving way too long without looking ahead. ;-) Would have been a great occasion to tell what's new in EyeSight 4.0 compared to previous gen.
I’m waiting for my Rav 4WD to wear out so I can buy a Forester Touring
Shame about the transmission and the cost of repairs/ and the towing Capacity /other wise it one of the safest vehicle on the road as well as RELLY well built and looks great 7/10 ...J
Full size spare tire? Awesome!
Not sure about the other trims of the Forester, but I do know that-like the Outback-the Wilderness trim does have reclining back seats…
Interesting, I'll go see the wilderness again, definitely didn't see it in this one
@@Realistick it’s a strap positioned at your outboard hip. Pull to adjust.
@@Realistick You can actually see it @7:25 in your video, it's that little strap right next to the seatbelt latch.
@@BobRobertsons Yes, went back, I think for some reason I was looking for the lever like in the Outback and remembered back to my old base Forester review where it didn't have the recline function. I went back to check on it a couple days ago and forgot to post the update, it's there now.
I have a 21 limited and the back seat reclines .
Blender interruptions... Hehehe. Well done!
Really like your reviews. If you were to choose between this and the cx5, which one would you get?
Thanks, for me since I don't need the Forester levels of practicality or ground clearance, I'd probably go CX-5!
@@Realistick thank you. I've been looking to shop in this segment and have been thinking hard about the two choices. I can't seem to give up on Mazda's looks and affordable luxury, while Subaru's practicality is hard to ignore too. But definitely gravitating more towards the Mazda. You rightly said the car has "character". You're probably my new favourite UA-camr, looking forward to more great content from you. 😊
Looking at Subaru now…..because I won’t touch Hyundai or Kia after they effed me with their car thefts
The blender part 😂😂
Good Luck!
Want one of these so bad. Wish dealers in my area aren't greedy bunch and not ask 3k above msrp
LOL the blender
I was waiting for the right moment to throw in the blender for a while