I have a 2018 Forester after 2016 and 2014 Outbacks. I regret getting a Forester and will go back to the Outback. Seats are unbearable after 2 hours of driving, twitchy in wind, heated seats that provide heat for 1 minute and then are off for 10 minutes, useless for a northern climate, smaller fuel tank. The only plus are the larger side mirrors. If you have the choice, pick the Outback.
I have had '13 & now '16 OB Premium. I thought my '13 wandered. '16 is better but not laser straight. My biggest annoyance is seat comfort. The ergonomics are odd. Gonna pay more attention to seat comfort on my next vehicle.
We own a 19 Outback (my wife’s car) and a 19 Forester Touring (my car). We LOVE our Subie’s and when they wear out we’ll replace them with new Subie’s.
I had a 2014 Forester 2.0XT Touring. The AC was worthless out here in AZ during the summer. I have never had a vehicle with such a pathetic AC system, almost like they didn't bother to test it above 100 degrees. I'm considering an Outback, but I don't want to deal with that nightmare again...
I had a 2010 Forester and recently picked up a used 2018 Forester 2.5 Touring. I think the Outback costs a lot more than the $1500 cited in the video esp in the used market. That being said, I’m pretty satisfied with the Forester.
Outback has 2700 lb towing, Forester is 1500 lb. Deal breaker for me. Factory Hitch is like $500, if added at dealership I was told almost $1000. I have a Waverunner and don't want to strain the vehicle.
Our experience with the Forester/Subaru: the dealer lied to us for more than a year about a known problem Subaru was sued over. They lied until it was outside the coverage in the settlement...THEN told us Subaru would "Step up" and pay for the repair if the product failed a consumption test...so we paid MORE for this test, and Subaru screwed us. Stay clear of this place, and any Suburu dealers.
I got the 2018 turbo. To get better MPG, I modify my driving. The last tank I got 20 MPG, the best I have gotten. In 9 months, I have less than 2000 miles. I rarely use the paddles, but I will use the S# mode. On one 30 mile trip in the country, I got 26 MPG with S# and 32 with I drive. In winter my traction warning comes on a lot because of how I drive. 50 years driving experience in WI, so I know what I'm doing.
I've had both. All later models as I can afford newer vehicles. I think Subaru sort of competes with itself but I can tell you this- the Forester has much better approachangles. As well as skid plates. Outback would be my choice for 99% of my drive butbecause I live in a horrible climate I choose the Forester.
How can a taller vehicle be more sporting, and then you continue by saying the taller vehicle is more truck-like! You do not make any sense. And, since when does just having a turbo make a vehicle sporty - trucks and buses have turbos, are they sporty? The presenter has fallen for the marketing hype and has forgotten to use his brain. He has lost all credibility.
The Outback passed all Insurance Industry Crash tests. The Forester failed their newest test; the passenger side small overlap collision (such as hitting a telephone pole trying to avoid an oncoming car entering your lane). www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/subaru/forester-4-door-suv#SmallOverlapFrontalRightSide16271
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I have a 2018 Forester after 2016 and 2014 Outbacks. I regret getting a Forester and will go back to the Outback. Seats are unbearable after 2 hours of driving, twitchy in wind, heated seats that provide heat for 1 minute and then are off for 10 minutes, useless for a northern climate, smaller fuel tank. The only plus are the larger side mirrors. If you have the choice, pick the Outback.
I have had '13 & now '16 OB Premium. I thought my '13 wandered. '16 is better but not laser straight. My biggest annoyance is seat comfort. The ergonomics are odd. Gonna pay more attention to seat comfort on my next vehicle.
In my opinion outback is better
Glad we bought a used '18 Outback.
We own a 19 Outback (my wife’s car) and a 19 Forester Touring (my car).
We LOVE our Subie’s and when they wear out we’ll replace them with new Subie’s.
For interior features, you are inside a vehicle and talking about the other 🤔 should've been done side by side or one by one
I had a 2014 Forester 2.0XT Touring. The AC was worthless out here in AZ during the summer. I have never had a vehicle with such a pathetic AC system, almost like they didn't bother to test it above 100 degrees. I'm considering an Outback, but I don't want to deal with that nightmare again...
I had a 2010 Forester and recently picked up a used 2018 Forester 2.5 Touring. I think the Outback costs a lot more than the $1500 cited in the video esp in the used market. That being said, I’m pretty satisfied with the Forester.
The outback is sooooo much quieter.
is this your personal experience or what most say? I'm not familiar with subarus
Outback has 2700 lb towing, Forester is 1500 lb. Deal breaker for me. Factory Hitch is like $500, if added at dealership I was told almost $1000. I have a Waverunner and don't want to strain the vehicle.
DrewPrueitt thank you for that information. Exactly what I have been hunting! Devo💋
Really? Camera man to lazy to pan around the vehicle?
TEXAS 70.3 the camera is on a tripod. Also It’s too lazy, not to lazy
That tripod needs to learn how to walk.
I wanted more info on winter driving for both cars
Winter driving is equal - they have the same AWD system and ground clearance.
Our experience with the Forester/Subaru: the dealer lied to us for more than a year about a known problem Subaru was sued over. They lied until it was outside the coverage in the settlement...THEN told us Subaru would "Step up" and pay for the repair if the product failed a consumption test...so we paid MORE for this test, and Subaru screwed us. Stay clear of this place, and any Suburu dealers.
Yet, you don't tell us the horsepower of the 2.0 Turbo in the Forester. Come on bro.
Well done on the walk around
I have the Subaru Outback 2020 what a change from 2018
The forester Turbo is going away though...isn’t there a completely new forester coming in 2019?
John Trussell yes. The Ascent
I got the 2018 turbo. To get better MPG, I modify my driving. The last tank I got 20 MPG, the best I have gotten. In 9 months, I have less than 2000 miles. I rarely use the paddles, but I will use the S# mode. On one 30 mile trip in the country, I got 26 MPG with S# and 32 with I drive. In winter my traction warning comes on a lot because of how I drive. 50 years driving experience in WI, so I know what I'm doing.
I like the Forster better over all than the Outback but the interior of the Outback is better looking.
Maybe I should buy one of each !
I've had both. All later models as I can afford newer vehicles. I think Subaru sort of competes with itself but I can tell you this- the Forester has much better approachangles. As well as skid plates. Outback would be my choice for 99% of my drive butbecause I live in a horrible climate I choose the Forester.
which version of the forester is the one to have?
How can a taller vehicle be more sporting, and then you continue by saying the taller vehicle is more truck-like! You do not make any sense. And, since when does just having a turbo make a vehicle sporty - trucks and buses have turbos, are they sporty? The presenter has fallen for the marketing hype and has forgotten to use his brain. He has lost all credibility.
The Outback passed all Insurance Industry Crash tests. The Forester failed their newest test; the passenger side small overlap collision (such as hitting a telephone pole trying to avoid an oncoming car entering your lane). www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/subaru/forester-4-door-suv#SmallOverlapFrontalRightSide16271
it's a premier, not touring....
The forester is the Touring XT, and the Outback is the 3.6L Touring- none are a premium, premium would be cloth
Great review!!
How bout we talk about houses prices why it's to high rent it's insane instead worry about cars ( toys ) very sad
Also this is a fucking car channel
It’s a 2.5H
People hate CVT transmission, give us manual
Not all people......
Paul Janek well most subaru fans do.
You must follow different Subaru forums.
I'm buying a Subaru because of the cvt.
"People hate CVT transmission, give us manual"
You know that in case of the current generation of Forester only 5% of customers chose manual, right?
The Forester is more “sporty”….that means lesbian