Subaru Forester 2021 | Why the Forester Is Impressive | Overview, Pros & Cons, Reliability, Resale
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- Опубликовано: 8 окт 2020
- In this video, I’ll go over the basics, what’s new for 2021, pricing, styling, size, pros and cons, reliability and resale value of the 2021 Subaru Forester.
Basics - The Forester is a compact SUV. When you think of compact SUVs, the 2021 Subaru Forester may not be the first one that comes to mind.
It’s in the same segment as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and the Nissan Rogue. This is the most competitive segment in the whole car industry as compact SUVs have replaced the family sedan as the vehicle of choice for many people.
The 2021 Forester brings a couple of changes. The Forester was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year. For 2021, the base and Premium trim now comes with adaptive LED headlights that swivel. All trims for 2021 get the rear seat seat belt reminder. Everything else carries over from 2020.
All Foresters are powered by a 2.5L boxer 4 cylinder producing 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission that drives all four wheels as all wheel drive is standard.
Forester gets pretty good mileage for a vehicle of its size at 26 city, 33 highway, and 29 mpg combined.
Price & Trim - The Forester starts at $24,795 for the base trim. The base trim is a very good deal as it includes all wheel drive, Eyesight Driver Assistance Technology, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and LED headlights.
The Premium model starts at $27,795. This trim adds panoramic moonroof, X-Mode enhanced traction system, Hill Descent Control, 17” alloy wheels, fog lights, roof spoiler, heated windshield.
Going up to the Sport model costs $29,395 and that adds larger brakes, two way X-Mode, distinctive red exterior styling touches, 18 inch black alloy wheels.
The Forester Limited starts at $31,395 and adds leather seats, power rear liftgate, dual zone climate control, and a larger 8 inch infotainment system.
The top end Touring trim is $34,895 and adds a power passenger seat, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, memory seats and mirrors, built-in navigation.
Styling - Subaru went pretty conservative when they redesigned the Forester for 2019. The front and side profile looks similar to the previous generation.
Interior - This is where Subaru improved quality over the last generation. It’s more modern but still uses many physical controls that are simple to use.
Size - The Forester’s cabin is absolutely huge. It’s got 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume which is larger than the 98.9 cubic feet in the RAV4 and the 105.9 cubic feet in the CR-V.
To top it off, the cargo area has a large opening and is very square. There’s 35.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 76.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
Pros -
B. The all wheel drive system in the Subaru is one of the more capable ones on the market. It’s always sending some power to the rear unlike most systems out there.
D. Another reason you may want to choose the Forester is the very aggressive pricing of the Forester especially in the lower two trims. For around $25,000, the base model gives you all wheel drive, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights with auto steering, and Eyesight driver assistance.
My favorite trim for the best value is the Premium trim since it’s got many of the features buyers are looking for at under $28,000.
Cons - A. There aren’t many weaknesses for the Forester. It’s a well-rounded vehicle and it’s now the best selling Subaru in 2020, surpassing the Outback. The first con is that there aren’t any other powertrain options other than the standard 2.5L boxer 4 cylinder. It’s a proven engine with good reliability but if you want more power, you’re going to have to check the competition like the RAV4 or the Mazda CX-5.
B. The second con is that some people may be turned off by the CVT. I don’t think most consumers will notice that it’s a CVT since it simulates a stepped automatic transmission but it’s worth mentioning. If you want a conventional automatic transmission, consider the RAV4 with the 8 speed automatic or the Mazda CX-5 with the 6 speed.
Reliability - The Subaru Forester is expected to have average reliability according to Consumer Reports for 2020. I would expect that to improve for 2021 since this would be the third year of production for the current generation Forester.
Depreciation and Resale Value - I bet you didn’t know that Subaru as a brand has the best resale value of any automaker after 3, 5, and 7 years of ownership. That speaks to the quality of its vehicles and the strong demand. After 3 years, the Forester is expected to retain 71.3% of its original price. After 5 year, 52.8% and after 7 years, 39.9%. You can see how they compare to the bestsellers in this segment, the RAV4 and the CR-V. The Forester leads the RAV4 and the CR-V after 3 years but trails both after 5 years and 7 years.
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Having owned a Forester, I definitely recommend it. It's amazing in any weather and has been very reliable. Does anyone own one? What do you like about the Forester? Thanks for watchiing and have a great day.
Well my 2016 forester has had some big issues. Biggest one was a failed CV transmission at 60k miles....daddy was not a happy camper. Subarus are NOT cheap cars to maintain.
@@gmee123 Sorry about the issues you had with your Forester, gmee 123. Was the CVT repair covered under warranty?
I have 2018 XT. I love it, but had few issues with pulleys, sensors etc, all was covered by the warranty. Too bad new Forester doesn't come with turbo. I will not buy it, unless they will release Forester XT again, or maybe will switch later to different brand :)
@@vmxd Subaru's much more likely to release the 1.8L turbo since they are releasing it in Japan for 2022. But that's definitely not going to be comparable to a XT.
@@vmxd Is that a new Japanese video that shows Subaru with Turbo? 2021 - just search Subaru Turbo here
I Bought a Forester Premium. Greatest Beautiful vehicle for the price. The drive is just outstanding.. You can see everything all around in the front seats(Heated) and the back(not). The sound system (not the Harmon Kardon one is incredible) . Powered seats. Great CD player. (Stereo System)..The drive Super smooth and good Acceleration.. for a 2.5 ..Impressive.. You don't even know your going 80..miles an hr..I had to stop myself.. I'm 6 ft... The front and the back seats fits me comfortably. Lane response works . Touch screen panel for cell phone users, Sirius radio for people who want it... ( I hate Sirius..Thieves cancelled my Prisoner radio Station..)..Did I mention Moon Roof.. Yes this is not an old lady's car anymore.. This is a Chick and Bull magnet .sophisticated..
Thank you for the nice writeup.
I have a 2017, and it has been recalled three times for serious mechanical issues. Drove a Mitsubishi Endeavor for twelve years without a problem. So much for vehicle reputations.
I have a 2021 Subaru Forester touring it love the car and the visibility is fantastic
Just got my 2021 Subaru Touring Model two days ago, so I'm thrilled. Never having heated seats before, I'll be happy to be warm this winter, and I'm sure all-wheel drive will be great two...I already love the blindspot and lane deviation indicators. I also am in love with the saddle brown leather seats!
Congrats Connie on your purchase of the Forester Touring! You went for the top model with all the goodies. Heated steering wheel too. It's a beautiful interior in the Touring model.
I LOVE the heated front seats! I live in NH, and it's already been cold enough I've used them, several mornings! Even when I haven't prestarted the car to warm up, (using the iphone my subaru app!) and drove it cold, my back and butt are warm in a couple of minutes! It's great! Never want a car with non heated seats in New England again!
@@carsavvy4764 Haven't tried the heated steering wheel yet... The winter pkgs on these are nice!
@@lonewolf82007 Subarus do so well in cold weather. Their AWD system is the best.
Got a 2020 sport forester. Love it traded my Jeep Cherokee - great visibility, very easy to drive and great gas milage. I can get up to 35 mph in highway.
Nice choice, Silvia! That's pretty great gas mileage for being such a large vehicle.
Great video and thankyou for your valued time to doing this video.
You have done an excellent job, here & in other comparison/evaluation videos. I appreciate your effort & thank you for being you.
Thanks! You made my day.
My Wife bought a brand New 2018 Subaru Forester Premium Edition on 28 Oct 2017. We still own this SUV and it is the best car ever! It gets crazy 38 miles per Gallon of gas routinely! Very low maintenance, and my local Dealership provides this service for me at a reasonable cost. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a really fast and reliable car that is great for camping! I like it so much, I'm thinking of buying one for myself!
I have the 2019 Forester Sport and I love it. We have actually used the X mode in some deep snow, and went up a snowy hill that a Jeep Grand Cherokee could not climb. Great fuel mileage. Just an overall great SUV. Its a keeper. You cant go wrong with a purchase and the best of the deal, your insurance will drop big time due to the safety features. I have learned also how to deactivate my key fob and lock it in the vehicle. Keep up the great work Subaru.
I have the 2019 forester it is my third one in the last 10 years need I say more! Great vehicles in deed.
Awesome Charles. Loyal customers like you make Subaru so successful. Thanks for the comment.
"need I say more!" No: You've revealed you never hold on to one long enough to experience serious issues.
@@kenhoward3512 that doesn't mean anything. I just traded my 2018 with 180k. I travel extensively for work. Surely reliability issues would have shown up in that time if there were any. Years don't mean much. Mileage does.
I'm purchasing a Touring. Test drove it and loved it. Can't wait.
Nice, you're gonna love the Touring. The interior is so luxurious. Congrats!
We picked up our Touring two days ago. Really love the car, how spacious the interior is, how nice the sound system is, and how it handles. Nicest car we’ve ever owned.
Just got one same make n model but brownish green.. I love it also was 28 n change... ITS BEST CAR I EVER BOUGHT SO FAR
Been wating for a review for the 21 forester. Thank you Very much 😊
Thank you for watching!
Thanks! I love Subaru Forester and want to get one.
Love the Subaru brand. I had 2015 Outback and traded in for 2021 Forester Touring. Love all the bells and whistles.
Steven B. commented asking how my Forester Sport is going but can't find the comment in here so hopefully this finds you.
I still love it and just had my first oil change. Went thru the winter and it was super reliable, never worried about the roads. I love the cell phone app and often start my car before taking the elevator down and or lock my doors if I'm not sure if I locked them. My SO has started exclusively driving my car and hers just sits in the garage. When I had the CX5 she never drove that but likes the Forester. The stereo is awesome, google home voice activation is handy for hands free music switching. Another thing which is unique, for me, once she's warmed up and at cruising speeds I swear my foot barely touches the acceleration peddle and it feels like it glides. I also feel the sport mode is MUCH more effective than people are saying, it doesn't feel like a dog to me when activated. The cruise w/eyesight works pretty good and doesn't over panic break like some cars I've had. The auto steering, though I rarely use, it tends to stay closer to the center of the road. Headlights are great as well as the auto dimming mirrors.
Only caveats are the rough auto stop/start and the engine can be loud at times but neither bother me.
Thanks for your accuracy and honesty, Car Savvy. It's refreshing, compared to other "reviewers" who describe the '21 Forester as having "Big Changes!" or some other dishonest hype. I'll start watching your reviews, now.
Thank you Ken.
Great video! Great suv also😎
Number one the best of the bunch
Thanks for the comment.
Just picked up my 2021 Forester October 1, 2021. Got the premium model which does have the assisted blind spot detection. I traded in my 2012 Outback, which had more room in the cargo area and passenger area. All that said, the Forester has had a better track for reliability than the Outback in the past 3 years, so I felt OK with the trade-off. Starting to really like it after 2.5 months of ownership.
I miss my Forester - it was destroyed by my recycling company's truck. Once it's time to replace my Nissan Sentra, I'm going back to the Forester.
I Love my 19 Forester Touring in Sephia Bronze with Saddle Brown interior.
It’s the perfect size for me and my wife Loves her Outback as well
I have a 21 forester touring , a great car. Nice la
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Bought it! Love it! I’m amazed at the quality of the car! It rides as well as my Mercedes.
Great choice. Glad to hear you are loving the Forester and its luxury car ride.
We have a forester. I drive many different cars in my line of work. We love our Subaru, but I'd never consider its ride better than a Mercedes.
Summer Time..... Yes, Subaru is very Awesome in driving and Comfort But it's Not the same Class as Mercedes and So is the Price....😃💪😂
Idc I have had 2 Mercedes and this Subaru drives as tight and silent as our Mercedes did. Duh!! Big price difference i think i know that after having owned 2 .
Great for Boston, New England states, Canada and the whole country..... I would like to see a new Forester Turbo or hybrid... cool video
Are the seats comfortable? I've owned a 2016 CRV and loved it.
Actually buying one tomorrow, it's a grey Forester Sport. I was able to talk the vehicle to $1500 under MSRP (not bad for this horrible market). Cannot wait until I can drive it !
bought a my21 forester sport love it for my daily now my porsche gt2 rs will be a garage queen
I have the 2020 forester. I upgraded from a 2005 Corolla. I really enjoy the roomy and symmetrical interior. Great storage space, pretty good on gas mileage. Seems to handle very well (I have not dealt with any snow yet). I think the eyesight needs to go. It does nothing but interfere. It's caused me nothing but problems. Lane keep warning in a city does nothing but beep every 30 seconds. The auto braking clearly gets confused down narrow streets or in construction zones. I've had it slam on the brakes while driving around a double parked car and such and it also gets confused when cones are places on potholes in the street. I've also heard that a cracked windshield can be upwards of $1200 to be replaced because the eyesight needs to be recalibrated. The cvt us smooth but it makes you feel disconnected from the car. The reliability of the cvt is also up for debate. In between 25 and 30 mph the car will "jerk" and "sputter" because the cvt wont pick a ratio and it gets confused. The 2.5l is good on gas but underpowered and underwhelming... it's very slow. Overall I only have 2,000 miles on mine so I guess only time will tell but these are my initial thoughts.
Thanks for your detailed review! I agree with the lane departure warning is pretty annoying. It's too sensitive. You can turn down the volume or turn it off completely.
Unless you get into a collision type accident, a windshield replacement shouldn't require the Eyesight to be reprogrammed.
I agree with the power being weak. Sometimes the CVT makes it feel even more sluggish.
Thanks again for your comment.
@@carsavvy4764 yeah I normally turn the lane departure off completely along with the auto start/stop. I understand the purpose of the cvt but I think they should have added a traditional automatic or even a 6 speed manual as options as well.
@@johnnywaffles2482 Subaru only had a 4 speed automatic before the CVT so being a small company it's probably too much money to develop both a a new stepped automatic and a CVT.
Manual option would be great to extract the most power out of this engine.
I love my 2017 Forester. Getting a 2022 Outback Wilderness when available!
I just bought a premium forester. Handles better than the RAV 4 and CRV on test drives. Sound system is not too great and the interior is spartan, but I love the safety & AWD standard. I would not buy a standard edition, it reminded me of a 2nd tier rental. I should’ve upgraded to the sport, but my dealership had none in stock. I’m happy so far (4 days in I’d better be).
Congrats on your Forester purchase David. It's a great choice.
I actually thought the Harmon Kardon 8 speaker system in my Lmtd sounded great and enjoy listening to music in the car. Worst part of the Forester is road noise at higher speeds, (though so much better that the '14 or even the '18!) is still there and tends to dampen the listening experience a bit. But yeah, the car is safe as hell, and visibility is fantastic! Sorry, I'm a fan! I love the Forester. They suit me perfectly!
@@lonewolf82007 Agreed. I can't think of any other vehicle that has the visibility of the Forester. It's so expansive and easy to see out of. I think the new generation of the Forester is noticeably quieter than the past generation.
@@carsavvy4764 Definitely! The difference from the 14, even the 18, to the 20 I own now, is vast! Way, quieter! I hear music sounds I never could with earlier ones, and bluetooth calls are great! I can hear caller, they can hear me, no one has ever complained of issues...
Iam debating between the xle rav4 hybrid or the forester sport? I don't go off roading but I wanna start taking my family camping so iam assuming I will need AWD...
I live in california so don't really need awd but I guess it will be good to have it just in case.
I will be adding mud tires to the car I buy and also an ikamper and hitch for bike rack:)
Just don't know which one to buy hybrid rav 4 or forester sport...
Hi Marco ! If you can’t get the RAV4 Prime, I would go for the Subaru Forester. Wait for the 2022 Subaru Forester or the Subaru Outback Wilderness before you make a decision. And then go for top trim levels.
Don’t bother with the RAV4 standard hybrid. Go PHEV Prime if you can get it.
Auckland. NZ
@@johnmartin7158 thank u
I am thinking of purchasing the 2021 Sport. Has all the options I need and little edge to it
Good choice James.
Just bought one last week with the optional package and I’m loving everything about it
@@Drummingwolverine The Sport does look awesome. Congrats on your purchase of the Forester.
I was almost leaning towards forester Sport trim compared to toyota Rav4 xle untill I saw the resale value chart. Now I couldn't decide which one I should go for.
Both good choices. You can't go wrong with those choices.
I brought one because the other two main competitors don't have enough room for big guys like me.
We normally drive our vehicles for 12-18 years. After the 15 year mark the rubber seals around the windows and axle boots tend to crack and begin to leak.
I think the forester would be nice to have. However I am 280 lbs and wonder if I would be comfortable in the seats ( bad knees also). I’d be grateful for your advice. Thanks
Forester has pretty wide seats. The hip room is 54.1" which is really large for this segment. Even if you're tall and or wide you should fit fine. It's an easy vehicle to get in and out of since it sits high and there's a lot of headroom.
The only seats that might be more comfortable would be the Nissan Rogue. They are super comfortable and softer than the Forester's.
@@carsavvy4764 thank you
I'm looking for comfort. I heard the Nissan rogue has the best seats for comfort.....but I love Subaru's.
I'd love to see a video of u comparing both
@@sashellpottorff459 If you love Subaru's then you can't go wrong with the Forester. The Forester has a softer ride than the new Rogue. Subaru tuned the Forester for comfort and it has a near luxury car ride. It's very soft and the new one is definitely quieter than the previous generation one that I owned. The Rogue will have a slightly firmer and will handle better in pavement. The Forester will be more comfortable on a dirt road or bad roads. Both seats are very comfortable. Nissan's seats are the best in the business but Subaru's is almost as comfortable.
I'm a little late to this, but I am a larger man (6'1 and 285lbs) who just bought a 2021 forester and can tell you it's comfortable enough. It's not the most comfortable SUV that I test drove, but I don't find myself feeling uncomfortable either. Hope this helps
Hi Car Savvy. As I would be a first time car buyer, I am looking on some of the features. One of them is the infotainment. What can you say about the infotainment system? Is it laggy?
It's average. The Hyundai/Kia systems are faster. It's about the same speed as the Toyota RAV4. You're probably going to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and that works very well. The built-in navigation is only so-so so use google maps or waze instead.
@@carsavvy4764 I use Apple Car Play and of course, I have the Harmon Kardon system with the 8" Nav screen... I tend to use google maps through Apple Car Play and find no real lag issues. I also use Spotify sometimes from Car Play and find that works really well... So far, I've had no lag issues... my old Forester had a diff Nav system and that one I did have issues with. Slow, almost a bit buggy. The 2020 has had none of that!
@@lonewolf82007 Awesome. I prefer the Forester's infotainment to the Outback's. It's easier to use.
Question for owners: is the start-stop feature annoying? Is it hard to turn off? Thanks
Hey Mike. You can't permanently disable it on the Forester like you can in the Outback. Every time you restart your car, you have to manually disable it. The button to disable it is on the left side of the dash and it looks like a letter "A" with a circle around it.
Easy to just hit button to disable but I actually have gotten used to it.
@@martha330 It's easier on the CRV as Honda put the button RIGHT next to the gear selector which makes sense since most of the public, regardless of our overbearing US gov't AND it's endless stream of mandates (Read: CAFE standards being shoved down the manufacturer's throats daily and ultimately passed along to the consumer), would rather not even have the stupid thing on the vehicle...ANY vehicle! Subaru has it down and to the left of steering wheel which isn't quite as convenient but works...IF you remember upon each and every startup to disengage the damn thing. But last I checked, these robots...computers...cars aren't putting themselves in Drive...yet. Put the button right there. Good end run around the well intended but idiotic bureaucrats. Uh-huh. :)
You get used to it, however it shakes the whole vehicle when shutting off and turning on.
@@natecurrier I agree. It's not the smoothest start-stop in the market but it does save a bit of fuel.
How much are y’all leasing it for?
I don't work for Subaru but they have a deal going on for the base model at $275 per month for 36 months. Good luck.
Driver distraction mitigation you say...
"Samir! Concentrate! You're wrecking the car!" 😆
LMAO
Hi savvy the 2021 forester is a unleaded gas? Thanks
Yes, unleaded gas.
@@carsavvy4764 thank you
@@carsavvy4764 hi sir in one hundred kelometer how many litres gas in highway and city? Thanks sir
@@dantepelayo9368 The fuel economy is 9 L / 100 km in city and 7.2 L / 100 km in the highway.
@@carsavvy4764 thank you sir
How many miles will give you a full tank?
Up to 540 miles of range per full tank on the highway. In the city, 430 miles of range.
@@carsavvy4764 Thats about right for what I get
@@lonewolf82007 That's really good range for such a large and practical vehicle.
I go 480 in town and 550 hwy
The engine on the 2021 Forester is noisy, you definitely know you have an engine. Secondly when I change lanes and look behind to the rear right to make sure no one is in my blind spot, I can clearly see the back inside fender below the back window. I feel like there is a car there at first and wish that window was lower.
Sadly you’ll have to go all the way up to a Touring model just to keep from getting Gloomy Grey or Boring Black interior colors which became popular in 1990.
Why does my 2021 touring not have
-leather seats
-back heated seats
- memory seats
-etc.
I wish subaru offered the Harmon Kardon Audio as a stand alone option in all trip levels.
That would be nice if Subaru gave that option. The Harmon Kardon audio is a nice upgrade over the standard audio.
Agreed. I just bought the Sport model for this reason.
@@Ausare911 Congrats on your purchase of the Forester Sport. I think it's the best looking Forester. How do you like yours so far?
@@carsavvy4764 I'm picking mine up in 2 days!
I test drove one a month ago and honestly, after having owned maybe 10 cars, I've never been more excited for delivery. I picked the wrong time to be impatient with Covid they're harder to find and everything was in transit.
But, has Subaru resolved their issues with the head gaskets and oil consumption? If so what did they do?
Bro, they got new design and heated seats, what else would you want 😤
I believe so. Had 2 Foresters, an 11 and a 14. Put about 200k km ( 120k miles) on each .No head gasket issues with either. However both used oil , a round 1l per 1000km on the 11 and a bit less on the 14. Have a 17 Outback now. No oil consumption with it so far (125 k km)
I like the big brother the Ascent need. Bit more room and like the Turbo engine can’t wait to be able to purchase one .. I like the Forester but it seems un spirited driving..
The lack of the turbo is disappointing for the Forester.
Did they fix the windshield cracking issue for 2021?
Subaru's windshields are no different than other manufacturers.
Never had a problem with ones I owned cracking except when a truck on the jersey tnpk tossed a bolt up in the air and hit my '14's windshield right in the middle! Never even hear of that! My sister owned a 2010 and she beat on that poor thing... she never had one crack to my knowledge it's not a thing...
@@carsavvy4764 If you go to carcomplaints.com there is a big problem with Subaru windshields cracking for no reason. they must be non-laminated and thin to have that issue. And the bad thing is, Subaru won't take care of it for you! I am hoping they 21's have laminated front glass.
@@ofcbob6391 US car manufacturers are required to use laminated glass. I don't know if Subaru's is thinner but they're laminated.
If they throw the ascent engine in the forester (like they did for the outback and legacy), then I’d buy one in a heartbeat. I know asking for a manual would be asking for too much 😂
Would be nice.
at least have manual as an option for the Forester and Outback
@@NegroRotary Unfortunately, not many people bought the manual Forester and Outback when they had it. It would be awesome if Subaru offered it since nobody else is doing it.
@@carsavvy4764 I know man but I have a few Subaru project I want to do, swapping a manual to a forester XT and Outback 3.6R
@@NegroRotary Sounds like a fun project. Good luck!
Yo la fui a comprar me encanto el diseno el sistema de amortiguacion pero al parar en el semaforo le cuesta trabajo comenzar a moverse otra vez senti que le falta fuerza
It's underpowered, it needs easy 20+ hp. 182 hp is not enough. It doesn't even need to have a turbo engine, 4 cylinder or V6, just more power. Even though the turbo, the same 260 hp engine that outback xt and legacy xt have would be nice.
Also It needs ventilated seats.
They need to get on with the program, every other small crossover in the same segment has more power and ventilated seats, at least you get one trim level with those options.
19" wheels wouldn't hurt either, forester has a big body, those 18" wheels look small.
If it would have all that than i would probably be ok with cvt
Edin Bajric, very good post. Thank you. I agree that Subaru's losing potential customers with not offering a more powerful engine as at least an option. The 2.4L turbo from the Outback/Ascent makes sense or the 1.8L turbo from the Forester Sport in Japan.
@@carsavvy4764 I agree, you're right on point with all you said.
I'm shopping for a SUV, and if forester was offering a more powerful engine i'd definitely go with the forester.
Forester and Subarus in general though have one of the best AWD systems out there.
@@edinbajric5332 Which SUV do you think you'll pick?
@@carsavvy4764 I'm not sure yet, i'm looking into Toyota's, compare to the Forester they have more options when it comes to more powerful engines, ventilated seats etc.
@@edinbajric5332 Got it. Thanks. Maybe the RAV4 Prime with 302 hp?!
Not digging the new wheel designs? Most look flat without depth.
Thanks for the feedback Dan Mc.
Can I get a base model with a panoramic top?
Not in the US. Have to go with a Premium or above.
Forester seems like an okay SUV . It’s styling is so so , and it has atrocious acceleration . Wish it had a regular transmission instead of a CVT . Still it’s a decent value with all the safety features and AWD.
Thanks for your comment. You're right. You might be better off with a CX-5 or maybe a Kia Sportage Turbo.
I have a 2020 and I'm not sure why you say acceleration is so bad, mine has a lot of kick. I broke my ankle earlier in the year, and a friend had to drive it for me. The guy owns a big Ford pickup with a V-8, and he went; Holy shit, this thing has a lot of pick up! So, not sure what you were expecting, but I've driven a lot of cars over the years and well it is certainly no muscle car, it has plenty of pick-up for a 4 banger! And it goes great in the snow....
@@lonewolf82007 Haha. The Forester's acceleration is competitive for the segment. It's so good on snow. Hard to beat the Forester as an overall package.
2.5 l 4cyl boxer engine... oh no, here we go again))
Great engine
I wish it had more rear cargo space.
Heather, Consumer Reports actually measured the cargo space and they came up with 36.5 usable cubic feet vs CR-V's 36 cu.ft. so it's really bigger than Subaru's measurement. It's really square and wide.
Really? It's got more cargo area than almost any SUV in its size... Hard to believe you don't like that. You must just need a bigger SUV!
That resale chart is not very impressive.
Low torque low hp cvt not cool
I won't buy a CVT transmission car. Too bad, seems nice.
That is too bad Keith. The RAV4 has an 8 speed automatic. Mazda, Kia, Hyundai has 6 speed autos as well.
If want a new car l your going get one! They been in machinery for 65 years.
@@pepper13111 plenty of new cars with 7 to 10 speed transmissions.
@@pepper13111 CVTs have earned a sketchy reputation for reliability in cars.
Well they work great in snow and sand, so to each his own, and Subaru covers the cars with warranty so I have no issues. Never had one get stuck, mileage is great, and acceleration is certainly not turbo-like, but it has 'pep'! for a 4-banger....they are nice! Great cars! Safe as hell, roomy, comfy, great in snow! Fun to drive! Can you tell I love mine? I really do! LOL
Except the CVT trans will fail at 40k miles, last good subaru was 2013 with 4 speed auto
Thanks for the comment. Sorry if your CVT failed at 40k. Subaru did extend the CVT warranty from 5 year/60k to 10 year/100k miles for vehicles from 2012 to 2017.
Absolutely correct. That was a very reliable transmission. I know of some with over 300k miles on them with no issues. The only thing I did not like with them was the high rpm at highway speed but the reliability was tried and true.
@@tdj8686 I've had both the 4 speed and the CVT. The CVT really improved fuel economy over the 4 speed. Hopefully Subaru is figuring out how to make the CVT long lasting as well.