2019 Subaru Forester Review - Doubling Down On Safety and Value
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Subaru’s Forester was one of the original crossovers in America, and now in it’s latest generation Subaru is targeting even higher sales by doubling down on everything they are known for. The latest Forester is an even better value, AWD is still standard, Subaru tossed all their latest safety tech into the base model. Subaru’s latest EyeSight active safety package helps make the base model Forester hands down the best base model value in this segment. Higher end trims build on this with an all-new driver attention monitoring system. All the changes together make the Forester a compelling small CUV that should certainly be on your shopping list.
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Excellent video. I think he just sold me a forester.
Wow, I'm shocked! I was not going to consider a Forester as my old Subaru is TERRIBLE for fuel economy. 33mpg is fantastic!
Leased a 2019 Forester about 3 months ago. My wife wasn't real interested in it and seemed to be just humoring me in its' selection. Fast forward to now - she LOVES it and I never get to drive it. She's asking "What else does Subaru make?". It has all of the amenities you'd ever want, gets great gas mileage, more than enough acceleration and is super easy to maneuver. On top of that it easily swallowed a baby car seat base. We are hooked for life!
Great review as usual Alex. This Forester is on the top of my new car shopping list.
All these armchair critics saying its too slow but the people actually buying them don't give two shits. Thats why the turbo model didn't sell. Y'all want fast cars but then you don't buy them.
Right on CJRhoades, too many self experts are complaining about the CVT transmission, the car is too slow, no more XT turbo, etc. etc. etc., NOBODY was buying them, when you are driving, most of the time in traffic, you don't give a hut, you just want to get there, and if you can save on gas, better yet.
@@villasantamaria1 Maybe we spend so many time in traffic because there are so many nonaccelerating cars without turbo.
Well price the turbo at the exact same price, then see how well it sells. Same for any car that has a V-6 as an option. Don't make it so only the top of the line model has that option, then see how many sell.
Ive got the 18 XT, i would take it any day over a non turbo. I paid up for it but in the long run its been worth it. I do a lot of cross country trips and if i need to pass someone on a 2 lane road I just do it.
I don't own one, but the last time I was in Oregon I rented one, and loaded down with 3 people and all the gear, it sure struggled going uphill at times. (non turbo model).
One thing that is always missing from Alex's review: the driver assist system, in this case, Subaru's excellent EyeSight
We've had our Forester Sport for 2 weeks now and we've absolutely been impressed. The interior quality is luxurious but at the same time comfortable enough to throw at it whatever the weather wants to bring. For us the power has been more than adequate and for us we wanted a capable comfortable drive whether we're going to work each day or piling it full of gear for holiday parties/cookouts etc. Do your research , know what a vehicle is supposed to be and what its not, and you'll come away impressed with this one!
hey! at 21:30 he mentions that subaru AWD can now disconnect the rear axel for improved fuel efficiency.. Can anyone give a link to proof of this? I'm asking cause until today, I always thought Full time symmetrical AWD that Subaru boasts means it is always on, and never disconnects..
Not offering a turbo means, I am not interested. And the reason folks were not interested in the previous turbo version was that folks were put off by the unreasonable premium price. Not because they were not interested. Subaru got a little too greedy. Now Subaru offers only a boring, low HP engine. No thanks!
Perhaps the CVT will solve the transmission problems, but how did they deal with the head gasket leaks? I had to throw away my Forester at just 147,000 miles.
Nikonhermit come on the fan boys told me they fixed those issues yrs ago
if 2.5L slow! here Subaru offer Forester 2019 with 2.0L engine 156 hp
We just purchased a Limited model, and Wow we love it. Drives outstanding , great pickup speed . Very smooth ride. Safety features are awesome.
No issues with speed and acceleration at all. I traded a Silverado for this SUV and am very happy. Performs great on highway and windy hilly roads.
@@jeffpuglisi8204 Thank you, for that. I have a Touring on order. Very excited!
Just got a 19 Touring edition. Excellent.
Francis Springer that is awesome, we love ours. It’s so great to be able to start it with your cell phone. So many features. Good luck with yours.
@@Bgtrfvcde How is it, a couple years later? I am thinking of picking one up used
I will never understand people down voting objective and high quality videos like this!
Thanks for the great and highly detailed review analyzing all practical aspects of the model, subbed immediately!
literally all videos get down voted sooner or later
Alex does far and away the best reviews and an excellent gift of ability to speak without breathing :) Just kidding Alex, really like your videos.
Wow... He is a smoothe salesman.. he is one of the best iv seen on youtube. Thanks for showing how its done!
When the 2019 RAV4 comes out can you please do a side by side comparison with the Forrester. It would be great to also include a view of average support and maintenance costs along with a real world comparison of the safety features.
Really wish reviewers would get the mid-range version of these vehicles instead of "touring" addition... don't talk about features that are only on the highest trim levels like face recognition, etc.
Damn, there are a lot of bugs there
OMG yes there were
Problem with reviews is they (every car manufacturer ever) give you guys the top end trim while blokes like myself buy the base version... which is almost a completely different vehicle.
One could argue that without testing all teh features we wouldn't know which are worth it and which aren't. That's why at the end I say that the base version is a screaming deal but value tapers off the higher you go.
I agree, but that's why it's great that they got a mid-level Sport trim, which is slotted just above the Premium and just below the Limited in features and price. Plus, the engine, transmission and AWD systems are exactly the same among all trims.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I think the Premium is the sweet spot on the Foresters and judging by sales, I'm right.
Owner of 2018 Forester. You can have a big fast engine and bad fuel economy or right sized and decent mileage but you cannot have both. If you want a Lambo, buy one, if you need to drive in snow and, get home in one piece-here is a fantastic option. Now,,please stop testing the model that the least number of us will buy.
Love my 2013, reeeeeallly looking to trade up for a 2019 sport. Love all the off road tech. Speed? Why are people angry about speed on a forester? Smh. Backroads camping off of "4x4 only" trails is where i wanna go.
How does it feel when you're on the on ramp and you have to get up to highway speeds?
The Premium.
@Viscous Force So let me get this straight, an owner of a Forester gives his opinion that you can have a big fast engine with bad fuel economy or a right size engine with decent mileage but can't have both and you say that folks like him are losers for killing the Subaru rally heritage. What does the Forester have to do with the Rally heritage?
This car checks all the right boxes for me, but the prices I'm seeing are higher than I expected. There's almost no difference in price now between an equally equipped Forester and Outback. It seems to me the Forester is no longer a value play where you get AWD as a bonus. It's basically priced like an AWD CR-V. So now Subaru is making you pay for AWD and not giving you a FWD option to save money.
Waiting for the comparison vs. the 2019 Rav4. Based on what I've seen so far it should best the Subaru in most areas.
Toyota make too many compromises for suburban use. RAV4 is an SUV, Forester is a small/light off roader.
Unfortunately, the Rav4 isn't going to best the Subaru in a few things. The Subaru is larger, has more cargo space, is better laid out and has a full-time AWD system that many people tend to like.
@@afcgeo882 2019 RAV4 has an adventure model that might outcompete Forester. Also Toyota isn't known to have issues with CVT and head gaskets breaking down few weeks after the end of the warranty.
Errr and it didn’t lol 😂
He's right about fuel economy. My 2020 Forester Limited gets between 26 and 27 mpg city. Other likes: spacious feel inside, expansive moon roof, wide cargo space, head up display, 8.5 inch touch screen. Minor dislikes: radio turns on every time car starts, auto on/off turns on every time car starts (at least there's a dedicated button to disable), collision alert system has gotten a bit confused a few times and beeped for two seconds but it has never slammed on the brakes or anything horrific like that.
Here's why the Sub is the best:
ua-cam.com/video/2OzK-oRPCbs/v-deo.html
This guy must have a great set of lungs, he doesn't have to breathe, he just keeps yakking!
You are the best reviewer out there. When my children buy a new car they look to your reviews, so they know what they are getting. Keep up the good work.
I'm still driving my 03 forester. I'm not sure I really care for this one with all the doo-dads and gee-gaws. I just want a vehicle to cram stuff in and drive.
Oh gosh! Were you unable to find a Model T to buy back in 2003?
While I like the interior of the 2019 Forester, I wished that Subaru would have waited 1 year and put the 2.4 turbo engine option and the larger infotainment system from the 2020 Legacy in the Forester. Considering that the Forester outsold the Legacy by more than 4 to 1, I hope they show their 2'nd best seller some more love in 2020.
23:04 - Thank you Alex! This is very important yet so few people mention it
Great review. TFL guys could use this video and learn from it!! Thanks for the subaru review. Love my 16 Forester.
Alex is #1. TFL dont compare sadly.
@@raydavies3278 Alex on Auto and Redline Reviews are among the best on youtube. I don't even trust or watch TFL reviews anymore, but stick with these guy's factual and more honest reviews.
I only watch Scotty Kilmer for car reviews. The rest of these automotive "journalists" are easily biased.
Elephant in the room....XT no more...🤔.
Nothing special. If anything looks became worse especially at back. Nice review. Tuscon is the best in this segment. CRV has oil dilution issues ( at least in asia). Cx5 has tiny back seats and subaru looks cheap.
The 2007 Impreza also had a 2.5 L normally aspirated engine rated at 173hp and 166lb-ft of torque, it is a shame they still produce such underpowered piece of junk.
My first car was copy of fiat 125 with 62hp and I was happy to drive it.
@@KOK678770 I missed those days, when they were able to build such featherweight vehicles. My dad had a 1968 124 sedan by the way.
Always enjoy your comparison graphics! Excellent work Alex!
Yesterday I borrowed my moms 2018 XT and drove it to the local Subaru dealer to test drive a Forester Sport, I figured I could have a good look at the chassis differences and weather or not a new NA power plant could have “enough” power. I was pleasantly surprised, I thought the FB25 in the new forester had plenty of power, I drove around town and did some highway driving to further compare it to the 2018 XT. What I found is the forester sport has enough power to pass at 80 mph, gets significantly better mileage and doesn’t slurp the pricey premium gas. The latter of which is very important to me, I can fill up my ‘94 f350 power stroke (2wd) for about as much as a tank of premium for the Forster xt and go almost the same distance as the XT. So as a money saver the XT is definitely out (the dealer I visited has 2 ‘18 XT’s just sitting on the lot, said they didn’t sell many of them). Is the XT more fun to drive? definitely yes, that thing has some serious go. But compared to my old ford or mid 2000’s Malibu the forester sports acceleration would be a vast improvement for me. As far as cornering goes I threw the XT, Sport, and New Crosstrek into the same left handed 90 degree turn at about 40 mph, the XT more body roll, sport flatter corner when pushed to tires squealing. The crosstrek was better than both it didn’t even squeal the tires at that speed but obviously it is shorter and lighter than either of the foresters. For me with $$$ saving in mind I would actually purchase the Forester Sport, if I want a fun manual car I can have both because a first gen Miatas are dirt cheap and absolutely a blast to mess around in. Just my two cents
The Sport and other trims on the 2019 have the same exact engine/transmission.
Alex I’m asking you to make reviews between RAV4, CRV, Rogue, Forester and other CRV for best for family with kids. With 2 car seats. Stroller and some luggage. Thanks
Research about CVT reliability in Forester and Rogue before purchase.
Great review as always, Alex. And the Subaru faithful here in the upper left corner of the US are going to love it. I do wonder, though, where this leaves the Outback. Other than the H6 engine option, a choice with what seems to me a relatively low take rate, what does the Outback offer? It's arguably more attractive but that seems to be a secondary issue among Subar-ites.
The Outback is longer, rather than taller, so you can sleep in the back of it. That's actually important for some Subaru owners who like to go off-pavement.
Right now it's interesting with the Outback as we wait until next year's model when it finally switches to the Global Platform as has this Forester. You could make the argument that a '19 Forester is 'better' than an '18 Outback.
Mamo: Good points. My wife and I looked seriously at an Outback in 2013 and re-visited the model when we purchased a new crossover earlier this year. When we looked at it again I was struck by how little had changed from 2013 to 2018. In 2013 it was a close second to our choice of a Kia Sorento. In our more recent assessment, though, it didn't come close. No offense meant to loyal Subar-ites; it just didn't fit our priorities.
The interior of the Outback is also nicer imo. As long as Subaru doesn't carbon copy this interior to the Legacy/Outback redesign, I would expect that to remain the case.
A '17 [edit] Outback's driver's seat felt better and more supportive as compared to a '17 forester's seat. I can't speak to the '19 forester's seat, though. The Outback felt much more solid, quieter and like a better handling vehicle. The Outback can be a very tight handler on twisting country roads -- very surprising. The Outback was much quieter than the Forester over the road, as well. It sounds like the '19 Forester addresses the noise issue, potentially.
Mamo: Sleeping accomodations isn't an advantage I'd considered. Of course, now that Subaru will sell you a tent to put on the top of your Forester, the Outback's appeal may be somewhat blunted. Not to mention how attractive the Forester plus tent is. :)
I love the sport package but is there a way to get it in all black without the orange trim?
Im finally replacing my 2002 Forester with a new 2019 Forester limited trim loaded. My old Betsy only has 100k miles runs great but body is rusty. Hope to get another 17 yrs out of this new one.
2019 Forester Sport left me stranded 4 times in the middle of the road. Back to dealer each time. Eventually they replaced the battery under warranty, and “ found excessive carbon buildup on several components “. All before 23 k miles. Worse car I ever had in my 50 years of driving. Not happy at all. Afraid to drive it.
Alex When you get one home can you keep it for a week and put a 1000 miles on it and check the oil consumption? Pritty Please! I love the way the Subaru looks and drives but the oil burning issue it has had in the past is not something I could tolerate.
I don’t mind at all about the turbo. But I’m not a fan of the cvt.
I visited a few Subaru dealerships about a week ago and neither of them had one single 2019 Forester on the lot. Ascents, Outbacks, and Crosstreks of plenty, but no Foerster.
Tall Topp I bought the last one on my dealer’s lot last week. I was lucky that one was left. And after owning one, I can see why they’re so popular. 👍🏻
Sept. 2019. Nearly sold out in my city too.
Alex, how did the engine handle while stationary (when you're in gear at stops using brakes)? My 2017 Outback (4-cylinder boxer) vibrates more than any inline-4 that I have driven. I reported to the Subaru service department. They said the vibration is due to the geometry of 4-cylinder boxer engine. I also saw the same explanation about 4-cylinder boxer engine vibration on Engineering Explained. Have you experienced more vibration than a regular 4-cylinder inline engine while the vehicle is stationary? Thanks!
I have a 2012 Outback, slightly different engine design according to Subaru. I would say at IDLE it is very quiet inside the cabin, I don't feel any vibration when the car is not moving. it only gets noisy when you have the pedal at anything more than half way pressed. Then the vibration and noise becomes quite unbearable.
Its not the best .... they took away the manual option.
Alex, your reviews are the most concise and thorough on UA-cam. I am a subscriber - thanks for the great work. Question: fully loaded 2019 Forester or fully loaded 2019 Sante Fe? I’m torn. We have a 6 year old and 4 year old and will retain our 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited, which I love, as our second ride.
It’s now 2023 and I’m still Loving my 19 Forester Touring!
In 25 the Forester will be totally redesigned and offer a Hybrid offered from the Toyota RAV4.
Hi Alex. Do you have any plans on doing a review on the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?
A more scientific review than most reviewers. He might put an actual decibel meter to objectify the noise levels but the type of road surface has bearing. I find that the fancy sound systems you pay for are seriously degraded by noise (road, wind, engine, whatever). The model packages present a lot to consider with having to buy features you don't want. Conclusion, A nice vehicle which I might choose today over my Honda CR-V EX.
I come from Europe and Subaru is really rare to see, but that back of the car is really ugly, sorry Subaru.
Kinda Ugly on the outside, interior is nice though and the center stack is nice as well
9.9 seconds is cringe worthy, that "sport" version is an embarrassment. My '14Forester Turbo's got 124k miles. Sad that it's gone, so I'm looking at the new rav4 hybrid as my next choice when it gets closer to 200k.
The Forester will come with the hybrid from the Rav4 in 2-3 years, mated to the H4 boxer. The Crosstrek is getting it in a few months, with the 2.0. They will be Plug-ins.
@@afcgeo882 very interesting if true. Hope it doesn't turn out to be like the previous crosstrek hybrid though..
@@roadlesstraveledd It shouldn't. The last Crosstrek was what's called a "mild hybrid". It basically only turned off the engine while idling and had a tiny battery, which supplemented the powertrain on the highway. The new system will be roughly the same as on the current Rav4, where the front engines are driven by the engine and there will be 3 electric motors, 2 for the front wheels/battery charging and 1 for the rear wheels, which will be independent from the front axle. That will make the rear wheels driven solely by electricity and eliminate the drive axle.
The TURBO should be an option
Rear heating and AC vents paired heated rear seats FINALLY!!!!
Alex, really knows his off-roading vehicles. Your videos are the best!
On the 5th generation Forester starting with the 2021 model year the swiveling headlights became standard on all trim levels. I love my 2023 base Forrester. 2024 is the final year for this generation.
it really bothers me how comfortable car reviewers are with creepy camera tech.. on cars that are connected . Big brother is watching and you folks are all welcoming him in with open arms.
Thank you for the thorough review!
I had two of the second gen and loved them. I'm still kicking myself for saving 15 bucks a month and NOT having gotten the 2004 Turbo, the only one to ever have the STi motor. It was a detuned STi vs later ones that were uptuned regular 2.4's. I also could tow with my old Forester's. Now days it is the same 1500 lbs. that everyone else has. It is NOT the same vehicle anymore. That's what happens when you hire a marketing puke as a CEO...but I must admit,he sure increased sales. They should NOT compare this to a Jeep Cherokee (Trailhawk) that tows 4500 lbs with the V6 and has rear lockers....
We just traded in a third gen for a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I must admit, that Forester went 105K miles with zero, nada service time other than oil changes and two sets of tires. That was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned or rather she owned. We never even put new brakes on it. We did change out the timing chain at 103K miles.
I appreciate your points Alex. I just hate there's no turbo anymore.
Sadly nobody bought it.
Hey, there's dozens of us! DOZENS!! 🤣
Hey Alex, for crossovers, I think you should always mention whether a 110 V outlet is somewhere as part of the regular comparison you'd make. For this segment, it's a really valuable feature.
Just want to say your review of the previous gen Forester XT sold the car to me.
It’s unlikely now but still hoping an XT option will come...
Way to slow for me , having an engine that can get the car out of the way of danger on the road is also a safety feature... smh
Can you tell me one example that would be good in?
@@solidcaptures2313 passing I guess
People like that number for horsepower that they never use. Just to tell people
Excellent and comprehensive review, Alex! I originally preferred the 2019 Forester "Premium" model, because of the lumbar seat adjustment, but as my dealer only had base and Touring models available, I went with the base model, without lumbar adjustment, and thus far am quite pleased with comfort and performance! I know that some folks criticized the CVT engine, but in reality, I find it perfectly fine for typical city and highway driving, with more than adequate acceleration and power for light off-roading as well. Thanks again for your superb review!
Awesome 😀 😀 2019 Subaru Forester review .
subaru make the best 4wd drive system is the best in the world not jeep as its french garbage now
Have a 2013 Impreza, with the CVT transmission. The interior of the car is beyond cheap . Front seats covers are completely worn out. Steering has been repaired, computer stopped working. You can’t steer the car either. Engine had to be resealed, oil leaks. Two wheel bearings so far! But it get 30 mpg plus. Fun to drive. That’s my experience so far!! Oh! CVT sucks too.
Why not look at the 2019 Impreza to compare it? What's your point about anyway?
Bad CVTs?
Great CVTs, actually. Do the research.
You didn't mention its CD player which is important for some buyers.
It’s not 90s fast and furious time anymore get over it, don’t like it? Then no need to buy
Hi Alex, Thank you for the review. I assume that the new Forester is slower than my 2014 Forester which is 0-60 in 8.5 sec. Also my old Forester drive is agile. Not sure why the New Forester is slow. pls advice.
It is hard to say until we can get this home to test. It's likely similar.
Here's a tip: Next time you replace the tires on your Forester, look into getting a different tire than the Yokohama that comes OEM with that car. The Tirerack reviews I see show it's designed for ride comfort and good gas mileage, at the expense of everything else, and at a high replacement cost compared to the competition. Just about anything else offered for that tire size would be a cheaper and better choice, especially regarding wet cornering and braking. Good value for money include the Vredestein Quatrac 5, Continental TrueContact Tour, and General Altimax RT43.
Michael Ball I’m already shopping tires for my 2018 2.5i, it currently has 5k on the odometer. These oem Yokohama’s scare the shit out of me in the wet, so to say I’m dreading the coming winter season is a bit of an understatement.
John Austin If you live in an area with heavier than average winters, you should look into a dedicated set of winter rims and tires, anyway (I prefer the Michelin X-Ice XI3 or Bridgestone Blizzak WS80), and use the OEM Yokos for at least another non-winter driving season, replacing them at 6/32", instead of the normal 4/32" for most tires. The AWD and stability control should be able to manage the Yokos with careful wet driving, at least with reasoned tread depth. I have an aunt in the Cincinnati area, and she always uses winter tires on her AWD vehicles, which is important on the hilly terrain in that region. Same concept with other areas with a lot of ice or snow, even if they're more flat. For areas like DC and Nashville, dedicated winter tires are typically overkill.
It's longer, wider and heavier. Plus, the CVT was reconfigured for a greater fuel economy. The increase in engine output is so nominal that it doesn't account for the weight difference. Agility is often a factor of the wheelbase and weight. The new one is longer, so a longer turn radius and it's heavier.
Thanks for the awesome review. Looking forward to owning the Touring model later this year ! Love the saddle brown seats !
Did you ever get it?
How is it?
@@NeeNee_B. I have owned my 2020 Forester Touring for just over a year now. It really is an amazing car. Probably the best car I have ever owned.
@@CAMPFIRESKY Great to hear, congrats! 😁❤
Always good to mention height when discussing headroom and legroom
Nice review
Fantastic review Alex keep up the good work. Please post a review of Forester in comparison to the other best main stream SUV of this class like cx5, rav4, crv, Tucson and sportage
Hopefully we can do that early 2019 when teh RAV4 will be out.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I would ask that you try to test just either a Tucson or Sportage (they're the same car, really) and add in either one of the GM (Terrain/Equinox) and a Cherokee turbo. The Escape is long in the tooth by now and doesn't do well the way it's equipped (2.0 only on Titanium).
Subaru should use this engine in the crosstrek and give the Forester at least 2.0 turbo..
Burning oil like crazy
Subaru is definitely getting more upscale on the interior fit and finish. A job well done on the review Alex, when might you be doing the Ascent review? I think this Forester would be better received if the XT would not have been already out, to have it and take it away is not good PR.
Troy Klassen still feels cheap and much below the class leading Tiguan interior..
Drive likes shiet with cvt ..
Torn between the 2019 Subaru Forester or 2019 Subaru Legacy.
I had a 2001 Forester S and a 2006 Forester XT. I loved the fact that both vehicles looked like nothing else on the road. The XT was especially fun since the vehicle was totally sleeper. Since then, each successive Forester has become more mundane , and now with the 2019, it’s nothing but another me-too CUV. The saddest part is the loss of the turbo. This thing is too damn slow. It’s really too bad Subaru has forgotten the people that loved their quirky qualities that built the brand. But they’re going where the money is, so who can blame them? You make money or you die.
I purchase my 2018 Forester XT because in 2019 they did way with the turbo . Why would I buy a gutless under power car in the future? Their sport model sucks they made a shit decision doing away with the turbo and manual transmission! This will be my last Subaru! When you put lipstick on a pig you get a pig! Nice going Subaru!
I don’t want my car monitoring my face.
Alex: Any schedule for your 2019 Outback review?
I'll see what we can do
I love my 19 Touring model with Brown leather interior
Best review ever: so much info and comperition. Thanks!
I was really distracted by all the bugs lol. Great video though
A non XT Forester can't be "the best Forester ever". 🤨
Rob L. Exactly!!! I’m glad my 1st forester is the 2018 XT! The last year they had balls
Rob L. And dabeerguy79 I couldn’t agree more. I got my 2018 XT last year and almost waited for the 2019, I’m so glad I didn’t.
It really depends on what you deem as better/worse. For most, power isn't the measure of an SUV or you'd have seen higher sales of XTs.
@Olivier Melançon
Normal people don't want the best. They want the best they can afford that will suit their needs. ;)
XT is nice and all but do you really need it? Probably not, this nee Forester looks much better even with the slight redesign. Subaru hit the mark again with this car
Is oil burning still an issue for this suv?
Which has a more comfortable driver's seat, the Honda CR-V or the Forester?
In my opinion the Forester is more comfortable and has a much higher quality interior. The CR-V had too much hard, cheap looking plastic.
the orange sport trim will come in handy opening day deer season. then no idea what its on there for.
I don't know why so much orange was used and I suspect that will drop for the mid-cycle refresh, but the Sport's standard equipment slots nicely between the Premium and the Limited. In fact, I'm considering getting it and replacing most of the orange plastic inside with the trim from a Limited.
Is squariest a word?
Very happy with my 2018 i-s S5.
Thorough overview as always! Looking for a vehicle like this in the near future and will definitely put this one on the list to test-a lot to like. The biggest ‘?’ being the acceleration, as I haven’t owned a car this slow to 60 in over 25 years. Although, I usually don’t drive the faster cars fast anyway and the better fuel economy may be the sensible route, as long as I feel safe merging on the highway with 5 or 6 hundred pounds of people and stuff on board.
You'd probably be better off with a slightly used RAV4 hybrid. It'll cost the same (or less), acceleration should be better than the Forester, you'll get Toyota reliability, and better city MPG.
Michael Ball definitely considering that too. With the redesign, I wonder if there will be any deals on 2018s? We once had a 2006 v6 rav4 that I really liked.
There probably will be, especially in the winter, when demand, at least in the norther states, will be lower. That said, by "slightly used", I meant something more like 2013-15, so someone else takes the depreciation hit. To go even further, if your current car is reliable, the smart money would keep it, and take the money that would otherwise go towards a monthly car payment, and use it to accelerate paying off various debts, most notably credit cards and student loans. You want as little of it as possible, in case you lose your job in a corporate downsizing.
Awesome vid! Thank you
Love Suburus , but i will not buy ANY car with a crappy CVT automatic transmission, pure junk,shame on suburu. Best suv ever made ruined with an failure prone CVT transmissions. Sad
Good review, very nice vehicle.
I test drove one of these in the rain and it had plenty of punch and traction. Did not feel slow at all, even with 3 people in car. Really good ride quality as well. Both of us were thoroughly impressed.
I’d love to have one of these as a “do everything” car..... even though I have a 2017 F150 4x4 Fx4 , it’s too big to get in and out of some of the campsites and trails I’d like to go to without scratching the cab and sides...... I found that out the hard way LOL
why the wedding ring?
You really can't figure it out, can you?
9.9 loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool Subaruuuuuuu loooooooooooooooooooooooool
Audi Q3, weakest engine - 11 sec....and ? Somebody still will buy and drive it!
I'm sure Subaru knows a thing or two about their US buyers. This is supposed to be a reliable and economical vehicle both buying and using. Turbo doesn't fit in anywhere in this equation. Another marketing strategy of another brand in another market is VW in Europe for example. Each and every car they sell in Europe is turbo charged. How does VW do in the US market compared to Subaru? So...
We own a 2015 XT, we won’t be replacing it with this non performance minded “safetymobile” Eyesight mandatory? Yuck! No Turbo? Boring! Yes the AWD system is great but the rest is just so pedestrian. Next thing they’ll be sanitizing the WRX! Ugh.