The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Is An Outdoorsy Value-Packed Family SUV
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- The #SubaruForester is now the company's best-selling model in the US. For 2022, @Subaru is giving this model a refresh and introducing the most off-road capable #Forester ever, dubbed the #ForesterWilderness. Just like the #OutbackWilderness, we get more ground clearance, unique wheels on all-terrain tires, upgraded suspension components and a unique exterior and interior design. While the #Wilderness model won't be going off-road with those lifted Jeep's, this does make the new #SubaruForesterWilderness one of the most capable compact SUV's in the segment.
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Happy Monday everyone! We actually ended up really enjoying our time with the new Forester Wilderness. If Subaru would put the 2.4T in it from the Outback, we may actually prefer it over its bigger brother. What should Subaru Wilderness next? Our money is on the Crosstrek!
We have a Crosstrek - Not enough cargo room. I have a 2014 CRV and the new Wilderness has comparable cargo space. Good enough for me.
@@danielduclos997 K no one asked
Or make a 5.0 Litre boxer 8 cylinder motor. Why the Illinois license plates. I'm loving my new 2021 Subaru crosstrek limited I bought 4 weeks ago, can't wait for it to snow here in Central Wisconsin.
yall really don't do much of anything you talk about all the leather seats how good it drives but you never really take it on a test like a real world test Matts off-road recovery says these new subbies will not move in Soft sand. talk to him he does you tube as well and really give it a real-world testing
Come on Wilderness Ascent!
so funny that when Sofyan is in the passenger seat, he looks scared, but when he is driving like a hooligan, Rob just sits there with no fear.😂😂
Rob’s handsome? Yes?
I can appreciate Rob holding the camera steady throughout all those off road obstacles.
Everyone wants a turbo Forester...but nobody wants to spend $42,000 on a Forester. Frankly the Forester is great for what it is, and handles off-road sketchy areas really well...it's main selling point is that Subaru is so much better to deal with than GM, Dodge, etc...
The outback has a turbo and isn't 42k, what makes you think the forester would be?
Great video. Bought one today just like this 😀 After being traumatized by dealer at another brand, Subaru experience was a pleasure. No markup, no messing around, no games. Straight shooters. Was out of there in two hours, including two test drives. Highly recommend Subaru.
UPDATE: my new Subie is arriving immanently, yay! Was “crossing T’s and dotting the I’s” in preparation a couple of days ago with the dealer and they gave me a revised pricing sheet … total OTD actually came DOWN by a couple hundred clams! At this rate, I might be a Potential Subaru-for-lifer???
How long was it from order to delivery? I’m leaning toward the blue Wilderness.
@@dianas514 paid deposit late Dec 2021. Took delivery three weeks later. (The dealership had it on order so it was already en route from Japan.) Had it for eight months now … best decision I’ve made. Love it!
I purchased mine in 2022. Put down my deposit end of Feb. Arrived Aug 27th! But this was in the peak of the chip shortages. Definitely worth the wait!!!
BEAUTIFUL background location. Would love to be there
My wrx is paid off in about 10 months. The day I pay it off, I’m picking up one of these. Such a cool vehicle
That green / olive color is so much more preferred rather than that special blue color.
Yes, gotta be GREEN !!!
I don’t think he’s ever paused for more than a second from talking lol but I’m excited for my wilderness to come this month!
Great to see the practical 8 inch touch screen in the forester with plenty of buttons. All touchscreen infotainment systems are one of the worst gimmicks to plague current car designs.
I agree. Since Tesla started slapping a full on laptop computer on their dashboards, it seems like a lot (most?) cars are looking to do that. Even the Outback has a sizable infotainment center. I almost like the traditional here and it fits more with the Subaru identify of simple, utilitarian and practical. And not flashy.
Though I will say I can appreciate the high level of safety advancements that Subaru puts into its vehicles. That's where I do dig on the technology.
It seems that one day the entire dashboard is gonna be just screen with a steering wheel sticking out of it 🥴
The 8 inch screen is way better than the 11 in. And you get a CD player some people still like CDs
That’s a great introduction backdrop. Awesome choice of location to begin video.
I can appreciate Rob holding the camera steady throughout all those off road obstacles.
Just bought the Forester Wilderness 3 days ago. Fantastic ride. Handles deep snow well in X mode. Visibility is amazing. I traded my BMWX2.. the blind spots where terrible.
Still liking it? Set to get mine June 21st and I am STOKED.
Can't go Wrong with Subaru Forester 👍❤️👍. Great choice
Needs the turbo as an option.
@@tommymas1 I purchased a new wrx premium for myself. My wife drives the Forester. The lag drives me nuts on the Forester
@@tommymas1 option maybe, but a pedal commander will fix the lag.
You can see that smile on your editors face. That kind of experience is priceless
Rob is awesome. It’s always a great video when he’s part of it.
What a great review and incredible back drop. Well done.
Honda called Subaru : Give us back our Accord tail lights ... Redesign on both vehicles ! Well done vid guys, the off road was fun to see ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
Anyone else here like the green more than the blue?
Yes, love the green not the blue. Green goes nicely with the black trim.
That green dies look really nice
I have the Autumn Green metallic Wilderness and I absolutely love it!!! It just looks right at home in any situation, formal or fun. Classy yet rugged.
Rather have the black color.
Im ordering a 2024 Forester Wilderness …in green , love this colour
I truly don’t understand why so many people complain of the power and fuel economy. The Forester has plenty of power and pulls very adequately (having a ‘20 Limited), and feels more torquey than most comparable (rental) cars I’ve driven. There is no reason to expect more, much less need it. Cars with more “on paper” power personally feel slower and less impressive at times. There are many factors that come to play, not just peak horsepower (torque curve, gear ratios, weight). Fuel economy similarly is lower in cars than they report when most people get behind the wheel and driving style matters more than EPA ratings most of the time.
Very concise and thorough. Great job.
Really enjoyed listening and very informative.. Great review 👏
Subaru should bring back dual exhaust on base models
The "off road" portion of this video is really just an average drive in Vermont. Hence why everyone here drives Subaru -- the most capable, reliable, comfortable, and safe ride out there. As one who has owned a '14 XV Crosstrek Premium and a '16 Forester XT Touring, take it from me when I say you will not be disappointed with this vehicle (get the Harman Kardon audio package). If you're unsure about the Forester, take this as your sign to pull the trigger and get one!
Thank you Rob!
So informative! 🙏
Thank you for this review. It was helpful in its thoroughness. I just bought a Wilderness last week, a Geyser Blue one, and watching this review and others really helped me, as a consumer, prepare in viewing it for the first time. . Saved a lot of time asking questions about the functions and capabilities.
What an awesome car, Subaru needs to bring this wilderness version to Europe.
Just be glad that they didn’t put the same screen from Outback. People have been complaining about it glitching and freezing. They put every function you can think of in the in touch screen. Complete nightmare to work with.
100% Agree. I have an Outback and I need to have the touchscreen unit replaced as it randomly shuts off when it wants to. Even when it works it's slow to respond, and a general pain in the rear compared to the simplicity of the Forester setup.
Beautiful scenery
Nice! 👍🔥👍🔥 awesome review!!
"I wish the wheels were bigger."
"WHY?????" -Every Offroader On Earth
As a 2008 SG9 Forester XT owner, it’s nice to see how far the Forester has come, but embarrassing that the infotainment system locked up…that’s inexcusable 🤷🏻♂️
Its bad sometimes, I used to sell them and when they first came out I was putting one back in detail and the screen stayed on the backup camera. I had a tech come and help all he could so was unplug the battery and then it worked again. All these cars need more R&D on the software not just the physical parts of the car imo.
Beautiful Forester. Wow
Beautiful scenery Sofyan.
Think the editor was out to get u nice video thanks
Rob and I both had to do a double take on that UPS truck hauling a trailer too XD
I think this is a great concept. They should offer the turbo, obviously fix the transmission, and make the wheels and tires larger. They look strangely small on an otherwise really cool design.
That green is great. Especially on the Outback Wilderness.
Yesssssssss !!!
Whatever dude!
The car rocks!
If you can afford this car...buy it.
I use to have a 2014 Ram 1500 BH 4X4... since, I bought my SFWE...I've been through 2 major nor'easters...I have to say...my SFWE has plowed through conditions my Ram would have struggled with...
I'm thoroughly impressed.
And you complain that Subaru has weak engines and poor acceleration in US. In Europe we have only 2.0 engines are offered as a e-hybrid on top of the same variator, and it doesn't move at all :) The only conceivable option is the Outback which gets the same 2.5 engine. But if you are never in a hurry and do not plan to any overtakes, then it a very nice looking car with good off-road capability.
Excellent review. I own this car!!!
I have a Crosstrek and hoping they come out with a wilderness version of it. The Forester and Outback Wilderness editions are fantastic looking! There's no doubt about it that Subaru makes VERY compelling package and vehicles for the price point. Especially with the Crosstrek, I don't know how they include all of the features they do at the price they sell it. As far as that roof window goes, only thing I can think of is that it might be like the windshield where it has a layer of protective plastic sandwiched in which protects from the suns ray penetrating to the inside of the vehicle.
Probably a Low E coating like house windows
Getting splashed was comically inevitable. 😂
For me, it's between this and a Ford Maverick FX4 Turbo. Love the spacious cabin and the spirit of Subaru, but I also love the practicality of the new Maverick, despite it's smaller size.
That is one jacked up Subaru! Looks great.. what great ground clearance!
I'm in the same boat. What did you end up getting? I decided to negotiate (my trade) for the Forester W. We'll see.
I think the maverick is an excellent small truck and me myself already having a 2.7 F150 would go for the wilderness because I already have a truck that gets 24mpg i think you really cant beat the value for your money with Subaru both brands are excellent quality and engineering but ford prices definitely have a premium for a maverick Lariat its in the mid 40s thats what i paid for my brand new F-150 XLt in 2019 with bells and whistles the Subaru wilderness i can find new online in many cases below 40Gs so that to me is best value for your money
I was debating between the maverick and the Forester too but went with the forester
This version looks a lot better than that of the Outback but those Wheels away too small and those are not off-road tires
where was this video taken love the view
I’m curious to hear more thoughts of this vs the RAV4 off road? This does seem more accessible price wise..
Great video as always. I’m debating the Forrester and Honda Ridgeline. I know they are different but my narrowed down options. I want a AWD/4WD vehicle that has reliable naturally aspirated engine. I don’t want turbos.
The rear seats do recline. There are straps at your outboard hip level that you pull to adjust.
The seats in my moms Forester do recline, but I feel like they don’t recline too far enough. At 5.10 ft tall, I still can’t easily get comfortable while going on long road trips
31:39 I thought you guys ran over a dog😂
I thought the Forester Wilderness would at least be an XT. That acceleration sounds exhausting
I've had a problem with the rear end of this Forester since I first saw it and I just figured out why. The white sections of the lights are much too big. They should have made the indicators a thin strip along the bottom similar to the running lights at the front.
Great video. Great SUV. Great CVT…..you guys looked like you had a fun time. That is a monster! Hope to get one 10 years from now when o can afford it🏆
Yea… idk about that. It’s not really the best SUV in the world. That honor goes to the ones we don’t get anymore which is the VW Touareg or Toyota Land Cruiser. There’s not much interesting stuff in the forester. I like the older one more than this. And this is not really a hard core off roader like the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco and Toyota 4 Runner. Like for example, doesn’t have advanced off road features like 4WD mode, locking diffs, etc. This also doesn’t have a turbo anymore. They took it out of the forester for the 2019 model year.
@@jonlosito2004 Your opinion is your opinion. Actually they do quite well off road, yes they are not rock climbers, but for the majority of people that purchased them they look not just at off roading. Really Subarus are the best of both worlds, they provide great safety and reliability with any daily commute or just traveling wherever, and they also provide wonderful off-road excursions for those weekends with the family. I don’t know about the VW or Toyota I’m sure they’re pretty decent but everyone likes what they purchase and feel that their brand is the best. I think that’s great, everyone should drive what they like. I do enjoy every single SUV commercial, doesn’t matter what it is each brand is always the number one seller. Makes me laugh I really could care less.
@@martinr8278 Toyota’s are very reliable. In fact, it’s the most reliable car company ever, they tend to last forever about over 25 years or so on. Trust me. My neighbor has a 2007 (Manual Stick Shift) Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road with almost 1 million miles! I’m not so sure about Volkswagen tho. Subaru’s are also kinda reliable. However, the CVT transmission is not really tend to be reliable. Yet, they put their CVTs in all of their vehicles, except for the BRZ. My moms 2017 Forester had a CVT problem 2 years ago. It’s still great otherwise, but I just don’t like CVTs.
@@jonlosito2004 Rusted undercarriages have also been reportedly plaguing Toyota owners .
@@jonlosito2004 I know almost nothing about vehicles but the way I understand it is that Subarus are the best as far as being “Traction Smart”, but when it comes to “Raw Power” Subaru is lame off-road…so that if you need to POWER your way out of an off-road problem a Forester can’t pull it off, but a an off-road truck will. Is that assessment correct?
Great review; I think I like it better than the Outback Wilderness. I like this one's screen better and better approach and departure angles over the outlander.
Plus this one has that old-school second screen up top that can display the front camera view. Looks super useful
The wheel base will be slightly shorter because when you lift the suspension on Foresters, the rear wheels move slightly forward.
It´s a really good Subaru👍
We have to put our Outback in Xmode just to get up our private road and into our garage during the winter months as we get 5-6 feet of snow every winter and have to maintain & plow our road.
We have to put our Rav 4WD and our pickup into 4WD as well.
Jesus murphy. Thanks god , finally somebody good at describing a vehicule ! Thanks so much. Sub
It frustrates me how manufacturers still don't include auto up down for all 4 windows.
Lol I can get that in my 2020 corolla LE trim standard for all doors lol
@@alvinsimba734 my SE/comfortline Golf has them too!
@@nintendoatarikiller nice..
Once you have one touch on all windows you can’t go back same with auto wipers
@@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175 auto wipers not many vehicles yet but will get there. One feature that I can agree that I can't live without is auto high beam especially at night time driving. Blindspot monitoring and heated seats are the other ones especially here in CANADAfor cold winters
does it have driving assist where it keeps you centered in the lanes?
I just took my new Forester Wilderness off road in Big Bear. I gotta say it passed the test. It conquered some pretty steep hills with deep mud.
Almost 1 year later, how have you liked it?
@TexasNativee Honestly I'm very impressed. I've had some small issues with the infotainment system freezing (happened twice) but besides that, it's been better than my Pilot. Also Subaru service has been top notch.
@@red64falcon that’s great to hear, I’m on the fence of getting one in the future because of the CVT. I know the engine is pretty solid though, been looking at all the info I can on it thanks for the reply. 🙏
@@red64falconglad to read this update. I’m really torn between outback wilderness vs forester wilderness
You can recline the seat! There’s a black pull tab near the edge of the seat you can pull to recline.
I like this forester
25:02 I was hoping rob would do that omg
Fog lights looks like small soccer balls. 😅
Don’t you just love how compact suvs are becoming larger and larger every year it seems? Then don’t call it compact. And certainly don’t call it compact if you’re gonna put 3 rows in the Tiguan or GLB. 🙄🤦♂️
I think that goes for cars in general, when I look at cars from the 90s or early 2000s, I'm amazed how much bigger my mid-sized sedan is compared to a similar car of the same brand 20 - 30 years ago.
@@myownalias Yup. A new civic is bigger than an accord from the early 90s.
@@97I30T and the accord is huge compared to a 90s civic.......
Compare the dimensions of the Forester to… say a Civic. I think you’ll find its similar if not smaller.
Compare it to a full-sized SUV...it's compact, it's very compact.
I drive yesterday and I’m love it I have one forester but this one is bigger I feel the traction more power I like and I buying this one
I drove one yesterday and I am really impressed with it and all the features and how well it handles on the road and hitting bumps in the road . I think it rides better then my Tacoma .. and has a lot more room on the inside . Very very cool looking and very versatile vehicle the way it is laid out
I wish the Outback had variable drive modes, would help a lot for the sluggishness of the stock programming.
The rear seats recline. There’s a somewhat hidden pull strap at the bottom rear portion of the seat on each side. I thought the same as you during the test drive. Fortunately the salesman showed my how to recline them.
I came here to say the same thing. Oddly when we were test driving ours, half of the seat back was already reclined and the salesman and I couldn’t figure out how to get them to not be reclined… until I found the strap minutes later.
the only thing they changed for the refresh is the front lights. Everything else is the same
The problem is 22 years ago the Foerster didn't need an X mode or Wilderness edition. You could take it off road and it would do really well. Ever since Subaru went to the CVT they were never as off road worthy.
The obligatory cvt complaints.
I have a 15 legacy and when he said Subarus cvt are generally not laggy.. I was like…. Nope it definitely is. You certainly feel it when you merge in traffic.
Should do a comparison review with the Cherokee trailhawk
What’s the name of the off-road place? I’m from Beaverton and would like to take my crosstrek there. Thanks!
I currently own a 2017 Impreza with the 2.0 and it is woefully under-powered for the vehicle, and the Forester's 2.5 has has the same problem. I understand that it's hard to squeeze decent fuel economy AND decent performance AND all wheel drive out of a single vehicle, but I think most buyers would happily sacrifice a couple MPGs for more class competitive performance. That said, most people buy a Subaru for the AWD, not for speed, so it is what it is.
You gotta wind these n/a Subaru motors out till they shake loose! The powerband is 4,000-5,500 rpms where most civilized drivers avoid. The Subaru turbo motors do it all, just not at this price point.
@@rhiiine These na boxers also feel and sound extremely rough and unrefined when revved up like that, but if you ever want to pass someone you have no choice but to punch it.
I would love to get a Forester Wilderness, but the nearest dealers are 200 miles to the west in Tucson, AZ or 200 miles to the east in El Paso, TX. And there are only 2 or 3 vehicles available in a 300 mile radius! I do have a Toyota dealer right here in my home town, and they have 3 versions of RAV4 in stock. I like Toyota well enough, but ...
if its the same as a 2020 forester, the rear seats do recline. there is a small strap on both sides you pull.
Yep. Several other instances of "misinformation" in his review as well.
The ginger guy is cute
I have a '19 Sport and I badly want to replace it with one of these...
I like the review. How much would the standard Forester, not the Wilderness, be able to handle in those conditions you're showing. Not much more than a dry dirt or gravel road? I'm weighing the standard Forester vs. getting a Wilderness.
That's what I want to know, too, because you're giving up 5 mpg on the highway with the Wilderness.
seriously contemplating the forestor wilderness, i feel like what would literally make this amazing is taking the power plant from the Crosstek PHEV and putting it in the forestor. my guess is roughly 32 MPG 12- ish miles EV if shoehorned in the forestor but no storage penalty from the battery as the Forestor is a bigger vehicle to space the battery. Plus true AWD and the ability to run AC on battery or a high wattage inverter similar the rav4 hybrids 1.5k AC plug
We love our Forester but the weak engine gets even slower and noisier when the family is in the car. Merging and passing are almost dangerous.
Hmmm,....I don't know man. This is very outdoorsy,...aggressive,...almost scary! Are they gonna make an indoorsy version? I think that would work better for me!
😂😆
What's the difference in 0-60 MPH between S# and [I]?
It looks really good. its always the power issue and the cvt.
I drove a Crosstrek years ago, i felt seasick lol
I dont get subaru, these cars look awesome, outback would be perfect for me but I cannot stand that cvt and low power engine god damn
The fog lights are soccer balls
Whats the address to this spot?
They finally upped the capability to renegade standards. 180 Hp, skid plates , tow hooks, better wheels and a lift. It’s all about 6 years too late but it’s a Subaru so you guys will pretend it’s not behind or late.
My 2023 FW rear seats do recline. Maybe that's new for 2023.
Is this Sunriver/Bend?
In Canada we don’t get that HK audio package. WTF Subaru Canada…
I especially like the increased towing capacity for this version. However I don't do any real offroading in my '18 Forester besides rough dirt roads, and to me it looks a bit gaudy. But even if I really wanted this, any Foresters are difficult to find these days (at least in Wisconsin) and I doubt there'd be much in the way of discounts for them if any were available. Btw, my '18 with 170 hp has a 0-60 time of 8.7 seconds while the newer ones with more hp are slower, about 9.2 sec (reviewer said 9.6). Also, concerning the CVT, it's loud starting out but is ok. I admit I would prefer the old 4-speed automatic as I had in my 2010 Forester.
Can you lay the seats down flat in the back and sleep? Just thinking on the night out drinking if I get one
My 2022 forester rear seats recline grab the webbing like strap in back seat on each side
Does the Forester and outback have the same CVT or different ones? because I wonder if you could engine swap to get the turbo engine in the forester
Subaru wants a real price difference between Forester and Outback. Putting a turbo in the Forester would defeat that objective.
Weird that you missed the reclining rear seats.
Unless they pulled them out since 2021.
They’re probably still there. I had trouble figuring out how to use them even though I knew they were there (you pull the string loop from the corner of the seats where your butt goes on the door side).
I would buy this if it had an XT option, but I cannot, and will not live with 0-60 in 9 seconds. I will get the CX-50 turbo or the NX350.
Just to be clear… Off-roady and Outdoorsy are technical terms. 😎
Rob or the editor drives it how it should be driven hahah
Previous headlights on Forester was looking better
My pick would be the v60 but it’s sure nice
Not in Australia, we keep missing out
Are the Geolander A/T tires sufficient for winter snow tires would you say?
watch this great deep snow review: ruclips.net/video/wlUg3Lj63kk/видео.html