2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium - Detailed Review and Test Drive

[@jokendrick2124]

I have a 2017 Forester XT and LOVE it! Its like a rocket ship accelerating.

[@ks10308]

I just bought a '17 XT Touring. Absolutely phenomenal, best value for money. I actually upgraded from an '08 MB E350. I agree that Subaru has the best CVT on the market

[@1m-a-n1nja]

Up here in AK we drive lots of Subarus. If you have an Outback, you better remember where you parked it! It truly is the best value for money though, especially given that purchase prices are very affordable for all trims/models AND they hold their value very well! I am getting ready to purchase a 2017 2.5i Premium. I would love the Touring trims, as I am coming from an 09' Volvo XC90 which has lots of luxuries, but they do not offer the manual transmission like the Premium does. I have driven Subaru CVTs and although they are the best, it's still not as great as a normal gearbox or a manual. Depreciation on my Volvo is terrible. Bought brand new in 09 for 60K, and its only worth 6,500 now! Not to mention the reliability is crap and a few days ago I paid a 7 thousand dollar repair fee because 5 engine components blew up on the highway. In one repair I'm paying more than the car is worth! And considering you're coming from an 08' Benz, I have a feeling you understand my problem.

[@Nat524Ricci]

I just got this vehicle, same color too! I added black leather seat covers which are so gorgeous, I love it!!!

[@stephanevaragnat2764]

I really enjoy your forester!! And the 2.5 l engine is probably the best choice !!

[@tenchichrono]

Bruh. 2018 is when the car will go through a big change. Nice review Kenny and Khanh.

[@tenchichrono]

Btw it's awd not 4wd. Big difference. The engine is anemic. Need the turbo for some more oomph.

[@Nomadunlimited]

I hope the a/c is reliable enough on las vegas summer

[@veryfungamesawesome]

We just bought a 2018, a great car so far. Only 26,000 miles on it. Will last a long time.

[@justaguy2770]

I have had a 2018 Forester premium and it looks exactly like this Subaru which is supposed to be a 2017 version. Not complaining just saying. Love my Subaru

[@veryfungamesawesome]

@@justaguy2770 It’s been 3 months this month and it’s an amazing SUV. Will be great when winter comes. Have always had Front Wheel Drive only so AWD will be nice since I get snow every year where I live.

[@sallysoto1]

Thank you thank you for the review!!

[@CKC-gk2dh]

Is that factory installed tint? Looks much darker and the ones I looked at have no tint for the front.

[@25gwolfable]

Want your video I couldn't help but notice that you didn't bring up about the rear seats being able to recline there's these little chords on either side and the rear seats if you sit in the back seat and pull the cord the back seats will recline that's kind of a nice feature to have for long trips haha I loved your tutorial video and review of the Subaru Forester I have one as well and I love it thank you for making the video liked it

[@willieswift9580]

Why is the check engine light on?

[@FRAST1]

Great job overall, but the background music competes with your voice and downs it out at certain times during your video.

[@joseolvera1994]

Great video. my subaru 2.0 XT comes in August. out of all the competitors i chose subaru over all, due to where i live.

[@Allelectric123]

Dang 2.0 XT is the best! You'll love this damn car! its awesome. I am jealous :(

[@lisareyes3194]

I have been considering about Forester for a while now. This review definitely help me but I want to explore what else is out there.

[@nationalagmeoffice1330]

Would you add front strut brace and or rear sway bars?

[@bkinouye]

Is the center console armrest adjustable? That is, does it slide forward?

[@BJPr12]

Did you install the fog lights?

[@TheThornbird21]

Nice review, thanks.

[@kylepn5223]

Does his version of the forester have navigation?

[@3507jason]

Where’s the 25K Bumper sticker ?

[@mshieh70]

eyesight is not available for the manual

[@questionmark6204]

welll of course not...

[@Allelectric123]

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[@PurpleYams_]

Does it have built in gps?

[@gatijeb7937]

Nope

[@janorazmadze9948]

I love this cars

[@carsonkuang5001]

Nice car man, btw, how much is yours? planning to get one in next month.

[@Allelectric123]

My friend paid $28K OTD. Dont pay anymore than that.

[@1m-a-n1nja]

Yea, if you Build-And-Price on the Subaru website, you can fully load a 2.5i Premium with all the bells and whistles for under 31K! Talk about a steal! :D

[@georgemouanetry8158]

I dig it

[@davidalexander5186]

The 2017 forester XT is fantastic..... test drive it.....

[@AllanDelosReyes]

I used to owned an XT traded to 2.5 for better gas mileage.

[@francismartinez6049]

My Lesbian neighbours have a Forester XT. They love it.

[@georgemouanetry8158]

Brian Lawrance Good for them 😀

[@davidecasassa8679]

You would only capitalize it if you were all residents of the Greek island.

[@TheRMNPhiker]

Geez WTF is up the music and the left turn signal for the interior walk around.

[@UltraVi0lett]

[@levybautista4685]

Khan, is that you?

[@Allelectric123]

Levy Bautista yup it’s khan

[@sandrasui-mcgehee2243]

Thanks for show me. I'm researched with Subrau.

[@anonuser600]

Sandra Sui hopefully, basic English isn’t important when doing, “researched with Subaru” because, your grammar is atrocious.

[@Prepare2Survive]

Toyota has been making CVT transmissions the longest and they are even more reliable than the Subaru ones.

[@cwqrpportable]

How would you know that? lol

[@justaguy2770]

You're wrong but keep believing that ...

[@Prepare2Survive]

@@justaguy2770 Care to explain why?

[@joshverdoorn7375]

I own a Subaru i agree that Toyota cvts last longer included the ones from Honda

[@caidenn_mb]

Honestly Subaru has come a very long way! Has anybody seen the new Forster 2.5i touring??? It’s baller and if you haven’t you should check it out.

[@anonuser600]

Caiden Brawders stfu kid. Go eat some grass.

[@caidenn_mb]

Anon User Wow.

[@earthling1984]

All Subaru's are not AWD. The Subaru BRZ is RWD. But, all other Subaru's are AWD.

[@Honeypepper.]

PUSH BUTTON START???? I mean c'mon it's 2017!

[@earthling1984]

I will never buy another car with push button start. Had a Subaru BRZ. Once, it wouldn't start. Went to a restaurant, and tried to leave, and no start. I kept messing with things, pushing buttons, looking up on my phone what to do. Eventually after close to an hour, I pushed the button and it started (not sure how it got fixed, it just worked all the sudden). Sold that car a few months later. I'll stick to a real key. All these upgrades on cars are just more things that can go wrong, and if they do stop working, they are super expensive to replace or fix.

[@Honeypepper.]

Earthling1984 so you'd rather fumble with keys

[@earthling1984]

Yes. I've owned about 10 cars in my driving years (about 17 years). All had keys, except the Subaru BRZ. I didn't find the push start any more convenient. Sure, there was a 'cool' factor to it, for about a week. Keys never were an issue. I can start a car just as fast with a key. There is less to break and be expensive to replace. Also, a key has never left me stranded for an hour due to the car not starting! So, yes, I'd much rather 'fumble' with keys (I don't 'fumble'; my hand eye coordination is through the roof). I like lock / unlock on the key. But no thanks to push button start, touch entry, power liftgate, etc.. All just nonsense and a waste of money.

[@Honeypepper.]

Earthling1984 we'll alrighty then😎

[@littleteethkeith]

I want one but the dealers near me just want to blast me in the ass and not offer a reach around.

[@jarochito73]

use edmunds.com or truecar.com and compare kbb pricing try different zip codes, send emails and ask for them to send you detailed quotes, you'll see the price difference and if you have to drive further get it at your price and terms..

[@crazej213]

This dude didn’t even know the engine spec lol

[@pinds83]

OMG who cares? It's his friend's car and he just wanted to do a quick review. Get over yourself.

[@sergeyk6093]

terrible review

[@mshieh70]

cvt is bad. u talk funny?

[@Allelectric123]

m3c43 not sure what you mean?