2018 Subaru Forester 2.0 Full In Depth Review | EvoMalaysia.com

[@hazemshahzainal3245]

Hi Bobby..I bought this Forester back in May 2017..I'm in the Client Management Division..requires me to travel at least 100 to 120 km a day sometimes shoot up to 200 km most of the time to my clients place. Already clocked 60, 000 km on the mileage driven up until August 2018. Been to rugged terrain, hilly roads, coastal roads and the highway of course; up North , South, East and West of Peninsular u tell me been there..this beast so far served me at its best..sometimes being funny I"play" around in "Beast mode" a little bit with other SUV ..to conclude...this Beast, you ask ..this thing will deliver..period!I would recommend those who wanna play in the SUV league..please test this Beast out ..you won't regret it!

[@keanshingchoong7352]

Drove this subaru forester 2.0iP to Bangkok last month (from Johor Bahru), it was very comfortable and relaxing one. handling was not as good as CX-5 but like Bobby said it got everything for a car (on paper) for the price you pay. Boot a bit on the small side. A very good car for a long trip and family outing very stable and relax at speed around 130km

[@ImranShamsul]

kean shing choong also stable at 180...

[@ImranShamsul]

I'd be interested to see if the CX5 rotates around a corner as well as the Forester!

[@keanshingchoong7352]

No, CX-5 don't . It just feel a little big more involved, I do love this Subaru, it just got a little more leg room at the back that why I choose Subaru over cx-5 when I make my trip to Bangkok. Again for a proper 4 wheel drive SUV no others come close on this price range. That's the good reason to buy this Subaru.

[@hazemshahzainal3245]

tested this beast for off road terrain..ha..ha..beat the hell out most of other SUV..come close to this Forester is CX 5..oh BTW..got this beast last 2017 in May..loving it until now!

[@vertigoblack3000]

the retail price was ard RM127k for a brand new 2016 car sold in June 2017. it was superb value for money for the specs given.

[@Johnalfred85]

it actually does recline the rear seat... 4 setting. pull the string

[@karbuncle]

Won't do Forester justice until the XT(Turbo) spec is reviewed. Nice vid Bobby

[@trustgtr33]

I do agree that Subaru's needs to upgrade their aesthetics, however i really feel the platform, engine and drive train is way ahead to many transversely mounted competitions. Taking it into B roads and during heavy storms is where Subaru really shines, stability in undulations and rough roads. Pricing between the xv and forester is very close even in the us markets as both are based on the impreza's platform but confusing i must say, and subaru's tend to be a little more expensive among their Japanese counterparts. i simply love the solid utilitarian feel but i hope we get better interior soon and the all new (all new platform bobby) xv seems to head in the right direction.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+trustgtr33 i totally agree Subaru's outright capabilities. I even call them "Mechanically Premium" too. But consumers now wanted a car that appeals not just how they drive. But how it looked too. If they were houses, Subaru is a 1200 condo with earthquake proof construction whereas Honda just build a 1700 sqft condo with huge rooms and many rooms .... which is what people wanted.

[@trustgtr33]

up to 2013, subaru was just making 850k units globally today it is one of the fastest growing brand in the us with over 20 percent increase sales annually. Being viable in such small numbers and long wait list in their biggest market, i guess subaru feels it caters to a small niche. Its easy for subaru to go full premium though, it already has premium engine and drivetrain, proper layout, all it needs is some nice clothes and refinement..but they wont sell at the price i can afford.

[@brianl5878]

Subbies design are always boxy bcos but performance in steep uphill and descent roads, handling in off road and wet conditions are always the winner...depends what the driver's preferred. Design wise, CRV & CX5 purely a winner...but in KL roads, subbies have advantages bcos too many potholes, flooded clogged drain after the rain and construction almost everywhere....CRV and CX5 owner have to be careful when passing thru all the above bcos the camber shaft & 19 in rim is not meant for bumpy roads....lol

[@alvinrodney6229]

"Stitching is horrible" 😂 couldn't help but laugh out loud. Plus your comments on that young "grandfather" and Perodua's always ahead minding their own business.. comedy gold!

[@coffejay]

Why not try a mosquito repellent spray instead? Cheaper than using ciggie for every shoot

[@lagibizar]

Came very close to getting the XT version (CBU from Japan with the powerful 2.0 turbo) of the pre-facelift Fozzy. In the end, the CVT, efficient as it might be, swayed me to other cars with a conventional gearbox (plus it was missing the hood scoop - not acceptable for the turbo model). Just couldn't take the whiney sound as it surged up the speedo. But i recall that XT i had a look at had way bigger boot space, as it didn't have that step.

[@mathsunmasked56]

In Thailand, the spare parts cost (of the xv) is more than double that of cx-5 and cr-v. Not sure about Malaysia though. Resale is also a bit poorer than those others. The cx-5 was by far the most popular for bookings at the Bangkok Motor Expo.

[@ericwjyyy]

Bobby, try to do a vid of you 'interviewing' some supercar owners, like GT3RS, ferrari 458, ferrari 488 maybe lambo owners? Would love to see that! Also make a short review of it if possible bobby, cheers mate!

[@leekikwang1725]

U really look like not interested with the car very much. Just like "let just finish it quickly".

[@Ktc99999-b]

so?

[@mango1881]

Love your review, but some studies need to do before the start. The XV 2018 is the all new model, new SGP, not just normal facelift.

[@carsunang9962]

Hey the rear seat can be reclined

[@fastcx]

Rear seat adjustment isn't on top, its at the bottom, the strap beside isofix point

[@kigga1345]

15:29 "whats this grandma doing?" lol

[@SimonKeong86]

Finally u intro this omg wait so long already

[@colorwoolf]

Nice one Bobby... JFYI, The rear seats are actually reclinable for the iP Model you tested. There is ribbon like thing at the side of the rear seats that allow it to recline.

[@999TonyY]

Wilfred Sim Bobby needs to address incorrect info. Good job pointing out.

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+C Yeo thanks guys .... apologies for missing it out as i really couldnt spot it ... sorreeee thanks for correcting!

[@colorwoolf]

Bobby Ang ... Unfortunately I'm overseas and not able to provide a pix of the "ribbon". Maybe other owners can provide a shot

[@colorwoolf]

The strap /ribbon to recline the rear seats can be found per this link .... photos.app.goo.gl/lyrawmCsFypYXr9g1

[@rafieboy05]

The front remind me of naza citra.😅😅 Currently subaru xv and forester selling at 123k . When asking why forester sell so cheap, they said the all new subaru forester will arrived and that why they selling forester cheap to clear all stock

[@screamao8841]

im really impressed with subaru eyesight.2 bad Malaysia still dont have it.xv looks nice!

[@Leszlig]

Hey Bobby, just wondering, what are your thoughts on the 118i M Sport ? I’m looking for a spare car and I’m interested in it, I’m particularly interested in the driving dynamics of the car and it’s compactness. Do you think it’s a good buy and if you do/don’t, why ?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Lezlie Diggy it's a fanfuckingtastic buy bro! Not very fast, but the suspension and handling, and the fact that it's a 3 cylinder, turbocharged, rear wheel drive hatch in 2018 with a manual handbrake. This combination is the last of its kind. This is a future classic

[@Leszlig]

Ah, I see. Have you driven the 120i? If you have, what are your thoughts about it? I'm looking at Auto Bavaria's premium selection section and they have a 120i that goes for 8,000 rm cheaper as compared to the 118i but is registered in 2015 vs the 118i's 2017 date. The milage for the 120i is 5xxxx KM versus the 118i's 12000 KM. I test drove the 118i and pretty much have decided on the 1 series, question is, 118i or 120i.

[@hoshuliang]

Good car but bad dealership, just Tan Chong (Motor Image) being Tan Chong simply throw the price up and down and hurts its 2nd hand value.

[@ГоранЙорданов-о1ь]

Really helpfull, seems I woun't be buying subaru in the next few years. All these plastic nonsence is no go for me. Might be a good car in harsh terrain however in the rest 80% of the time it seems dissapointing. And let's not forget the price as new...

[@leeschdmitz116]

How's the fuel consumption overall?

[@kelvinkelvin1335]

You went to the foot of Mt.Forester Subaru and you give a review .You should also go to the "Xtreme Top" of Mt.Forester Subaru and give another review. I strongly believed that it is a totally different view all together. I am actually considering between the FXT version and the Audi Q5, both engine specs maybe pretty close but the FXT will save me approx SGD 100K. Bob if possible maybe you could review and test drive the Forester XT, as your comment is pretty important to my decision making. Thanks

[@cklee8600]

Waiting for your review on CX-5 soon :)

[@yourjokesaretotallyfromthe8909]

Hello, what shoes are you wearing? Looking fresh.

[@chrissorreda4982]

Hi Bobby! If i’m assuming correctly which XV you meant by with newer one, that one is actually All New! Its based on the newer Imprezza platform which made it grow a couple of inches in all directions including wheelbase.

[@yongsheng1424]

What's the downside of a CVT engine other than it screams when it is rev-ed?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Yong Sheng Xiong smooth for slow drivers and fuel efficient, high fuel consumption for heavy footers

[@aadib3sa612]

if the forester cost 123k,,is it worth it?

[@vitocheong6726]

Bobby, Honda Crv or Subaru Forester will you go to?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Vito Cheong if price isn't a concern? CRV.

[@dronepilot1333]

A used car like this still worth RM80-90K in 2022

[@drbilltay]

XV and Forester, what is the key different? can some expert share?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Forester is larger. CRV size. XV is smaller.

[@kamenryder7990]

Spotted Proton's infinite weave design on the Forester

[@kamwaitan8763]

How about the 2.0XT

[@MrChaos2peace]

is this the car with the fugly DRL?

[@neoons]

You shot the first part with note 8? Video quality and stabilisation is good. Nice review btw.

[@leWuff1]

Very nice video! Greets from Germany :)

[@misaruide6856]

Your review is full of negativity. I don't like the way you view it. Haha might as well you create your own brand. It sucks. Japanese pip right here. Don't have one if you dont like it.

[@edwinho3477]

Mind doing a CX-3 review? There's only a walkaround tour video on the car.

[@eeeyzal]

No mosquito today because Mr bobby smoking hot

[@mlee6136]

The rear seats recline, you missed the straps at the bottom

[@ImranShamsul]

It reclines. There's a tag on the bottom

[@singtel88]

Sorry to say this you sound don like the car yet you need give "rush" review. I cant watch complete this video.

[@leeengaun189]

I think u r putting other road users in danger doin this video..

[@jackson91]

Is there a review on the new XV?

[@lobbygarinokabo]

My mom got the ASX instead of this for looks.... The CVT on that thing is horrible

[@ChaosKamiKaze]

My aunt got the lowest spec one for less than 120k... dont know which year edition. haha

[@whymaywhy]

Bobby, u not scared kena lou lap here meh.. Secluded place oh

[@ImranShamsul]

Rolls less than the Camry around a corner. Rotates like nothing I've ever driven before! Don't buy if you have to pay more then RM126K

[@kazemikoyoki8459]

Pricing is damn weird. Trim level also quite similar

[@boonkhongfoo2438]

Can you please review the Subaru Outback?

[@jaymax9560]

Impreza next!

[@Willie168T]

Dude, be more prepare in presenting a car review.. you seems like contradicting all the facts especially when comparing the Subaru with Audi... Cheers...

[@sebastianlim2499]

Harrier Turbo please!!

[@leejeremy1630]

I second this! and why only mentioned comparison to cx-5, CRV, 3008 and Korean cars. Is harrier not comparable?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Lee Jeremy Harrier atas skit. 100k more than this

[@sebastianlim2499]

Bobby Ang But if you were to compare specs the harrier is more worth it, better interior quality and engine performance, im from SG so if forester and harrier have rlly big diff im sorry, but in SG the harrier is selling like hotcakes cuz of its value for money. Anyhow, possible to do a review on the harrier turbo once its on sale in malaysia?

[@leejeremy1630]

over in sg the diff is about 15-20k diff and cx5 here is same or more exp than harrier. Was deciding on Forester XT but I decided on Harrier Turbo (HT) after watching your previous review on the non-turbo. Why don't drop by SG to test HT & CHR? I believe some arrangements can be made.

[@RJM1982]

why do people hate CVT?

[@standardnnn6064]

Slow to respond. And will cost you a bomb to repair

[@waimingchoo3824]

Still cheaper than my 2014 Forester XT, which costs 480k sgd 😂

[@Knifed81]

Please do the XT variant for us :)

[@pareshchelliah1468]

Suv??? This thing looks like the BRV!!

[@-kudin-1780]

its actually the BRV look like the forester

[@dogymal7260]

i like the way you dont kiss the subaru ass

[@terbaeekmobile3519]

You’re too sceptical man..

[@king01sg]

bobby, forester is selling hot in SG, even used car all snap up quite fast.

[@king01sg]

Singapore is 18 inch RIM

[@trustgtr33]

agree, Singaporeans tend to love Subaru's. research shows that owners of Subaru's are usually high income professionals.

[@jeffsia4058]

Seriously in Singapore? High income professionals? I take it that you are joking, right? Other than "Forestman", XV and a handful Imprezza, you are lucky enough if you see any WRX, Levorg, Legacy or BRZ otr in Singapore (these are models which I consider as premium). Forester, XV & Imprezza are just a bunch of b&b cars in Singapore.

[@trustgtr33]

there was a write up recently on subaru owners in the us not sg, however despite singapore being a small nation plus the cost to own a motor vehicle there i am suprised that singaporeans are willing to purchase a subaru instead of competitors . its a fully urban nation with modern highways etc. www.nbcnews.com/id/37274797/ns/business-us_business/t/subaru-barrels-through-recession/#.WlN469-WaUk

[@navvinthiran9259]

No any improvement on this model

[@Meena-fu8mq]

Bobby test the honda accord

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

+Meena SanjanaJaya already la ... but that one without sensing