I went with the 25 CX5 Preferred. I didn't want the start stop or the turbo. Certainly don't plan to off road it. It's a comfortable car with plenty of space not to mention the red exterior color rocks! I rarely use the dealership for service, typically this is where the money is made for dealers and I find the quality of service is no better than anywhere else. If this is like my 15 TLX, it'll just be oil changes and tire rotations for many years to come. Thanks for the review with RAV 4.

I can’t stand Mazdas small infotainment screen and bargain basement analog gauges

Transportation rates for delivery to Toledo ohio .?

Mazda feels luxurious inside and Toyota feels utilitarian

I am so glad you did this comparison of the Rav and the CX5. These are the two that I'm considering buying next year when the '26 models come out. Great job.

Old RAV4 Design is gone replaced by the all new 2026 RAV4 next year. CX50 Is nice. The backbreaking seats are brutal!

I think the Rav4 Hybrid is made in Kentucky and Canada. Only the Prime is made in Japan. I may be wrong though. Nonetheless, great comparison! Really putting out the content lately.👍

Both of them will be redesigned in 2026 probably

Wait …. Apples to Apples? I think not!

does look like a truck. that was sick!

saludos! mejor terminado Mazda que Toyota Toyota ibrido no me queda mazda mejor pará mi! transmisión CVT noo;?! saludos!

According to Subaru Canada the Forester Wilderness should arrive roughly March 2025. Looking forward to it!

Thr mazda wins over the rav4, the cvt feeling sucks unfortunately, with the mazda there a couple issues with the material of the seats and some issues with the engine bay getting all the dirt from the road. Other than that its great

Looks great. Was going to test one at the dealership til I realized how much they lack in power. Wish they had a turbo boxer motor as an option on this new model

My 2016 Outback has 208,000 miles on it, and drives like the day I bought it. Never any issues, except a (camshaft?) sensor at around 100,000 miles. No plans on getting rid of it.

This makes me look forward to the next gen Mitsubishi Delica - this is too boring.

How would you describe the River Rock colour? Is it just a grey pearl colour?

Would really like to see it off road and get your take on how it preforms.

According to Subaru USA the Forester Wilderness will arrive early 2025 starting at $35000. I like the wheel and tire package on that premium and would put those on any Subaru I bought.

Is there a reason why you are talking so fast and racing through the tour of the car?

not a fan (but never have been of the Forester) - also that doesn't look like an all terrain tyre; for such a mild tyre I would prefer the Yokohama CV 4S G061 for its snow focus and all year round capability.

4 bangah NO thanks

Are you saying that safety features are different from other Subaru's?

Which drives better on-road? Onyx XT or Wilderness Edition?

Bought 2025 Outback 2 weeks ago because of the Emergency Automatic breaking part in this video and the other video of how well OB drives in snow. Keep the uploads and Subaru reviews coming, really informative and helpful! Subaru needs to sponsor this channel IMO.

Awsomee eyecatcher! River Rock Pearl in your video it seemed to be ice grey. If it's a raised version of the Forester, would the hatch touch the ceiling in a garage? Not enough cladding, but super nice and able to be customized. Thanks for keeping us in the loop AA!

To get a regular cab Ram you have to get a 2500

I need a 6 speed manual…why is it not offered?

Why even put Wilderness in your caption it's definitely not a Forester wilderness, and I don't understand why they didn't take a Forester Sport and turn it into this lifted version.

Can’t go wrong with any Subaru

Rav4 has more room and is more practical, but it is basically "no frills". The Mazda is for those who want a bit more frills and a more fun driving experience.

The wheels make the look here. I hate how stock Subarus come under tired and tucked.

10 seconds 0-60 is ridiculously slow and anemic. That's like the 2.0 2014 Crosstrek. 😂🤢🤮

Boy, that grill on the trail boss is ugly by comparison.

I’m interested in this model.. having a Wilderness fit but minus all the cladding. the 10” lift and the tires are super attractive. This would be perfect if it was a hybrid for extra HP.

So sad they went with the full size touch screen I really like all my buttons of my last gen forrester wilderness lol

Nice appearance. Always liked the form factor of the Forester with the visibility. Clearance for snow will be better but aerodynamics will be worse with the extra 2 inches of ground clearance which will translate in poorer fuel economy, and slightly less adept handling. I have aftermarket winter-rated Michelin tires that I got from Costco that improves traction and less hydroplaning with a couple of mpg drop. What Subaru needs to do is have a model with the old manual transmission, with a second gearbox for low range integrated, true skid plates and the Wilderness package - that would make the Forester competitive with some versions of the Jeep and Ford off-roaders without breaking the bank or excessive complexity. But maybe I'm being silly with this thought.

I still think the 2025 Forester looks like a Ford Edge mated with a Volvo. Overall it looks like a car that would appeal mainly to a higher age demographic. I'm not sure why something is still called the "Forester" when it looks like it was designed mainly for cities and suburbs. **All that said, this is a pretty neat modification, and it's obviously making the best of the hand Subaru dealt. Great video as always.

you will be sorry.. and GM, even though they know there is a problem, will ignore you... I have about 3500 miles on it, it has been to the garage 5 times and they still won't fix the problems... lousy gas mileage mind you it has a crappy 10 gallon tank in it... the radio keep turning on at random. stalls out at intersections alarms keep going off as you drive down the road... wind noise in the back right corner of the vehicle. dealer has tried to get it fixed but GM could care less....

Toyota will probably have less maintenance problems than a high mileage Subaru.

You almost had me until I quickly saw there weren't any Wilderness badges. I am looking forward to see what the 2025/26 Forester Wilderness looks like.

With the premium trim, there are no paddle shifters to use engine braking in mountain driving right?

Is it April fools day already? 😂

Just wait for Subaru to come out with the Forester Wilderness in the new shape. I did the same with my 2016 Subaru limited - modded it with a 2" lift kit, upgraded struts, armor plate below, nudge bar, safari lamps, wheel arch moldings, side protectors, wind deflectors, etc. But when I bought my new 24 forester wilderness the whole package was just so much better.

My only complaint from Subaru is that they got rid of the xt trim , as a owner of that trim I would buy a new forester with that option in a heartbeat with that wilderness add on

does the driver seat bottom part adjust for taller people for there leg support

I originally wanted a Wilderness when I bought my new Subi Sport in May this year but after looking at it I didn't like all the body cladding on the Wilderness. This version of Forester looks awesome and way better IMO.

just picked up the sterling gray LT awd model and I'm enjoying the ride/handling. Once I got familiar with the infotainment screen and where the options were. All that wasn't a big deal. Like getting a new cell phone and trying to figure out where all the options/features are. You get used to it and eventually don't need to access them. As for the headlights, just turn them to "auto" and done. I'm just glad Chevy kept the physical buttons for the hvac and not just on the screen. I find the heated seats even on low were pretty warm and I'll admit the heated steering wheel is nice. But also turn that off after a while too. Don't get why they put lights on the side for the cargo area instead of overhead? If you have containers/boxes in the back, the side lights get blocked some an you can't see inside the boxes.

The actual 2025 Wilderness thankfully will use the 2024 body style. One of the best parts of the new Foresters is they aren't using the Thermo Control Valve (TCV) anymore. Another small change that should make them a little more reliable.

A HYBRID? Not smart, neither is a Turbo charger on any engine. Especially a 4 cylinder boxer engine.