2019 Subaru Forester: FULL REVIEW + DRIVE | Functional and Family Friendly!

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

This in depth review of the 2019 Subaru Forester Touring was everything and 🔥🔥. It's incredible and inspiring to see you both doing what you love. At some angles you two look like twins. I was very much looking forward to this review, and you two brought it. I've been into the Forester for a few years, and your review and content was hands down stellar. How old are you two? I'm amazed by the level of quality and professionalism from you both for being so young, again truly inspiring. Hopefully you both will review the all new Jetta GLI, I drive a fully loaded 2k14 Jetta that I truly enjoy. I cannot say enough great things about this review. Thank you.

[@CarConfections]

That's very nice of you to say! Thanks! We are 22 and 18 but people very often think we are twins 🙂

[@silentrefusal9911]

@@CarConfections you 2 have 4 years gap? Really?

[@CaptinLongdong1]

Really well done. Some reviewers spend too much time talking with the camera on them and not transitioning the camera enough on the vehicle. This was very informative and really showed the vehicle in detail. Keep em coming.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, Daniel!

[@afcgeo882]

I have 4 real recommendations for 2019 Forester owners: 1. Use injector cleaner fluid every few months. The Direct Injection engines leave carbon deposits, which destroy your engine. 2. Disable the Auto Start/Stop system every time you drive. It will save your engine long-term. Car engines are not doing well with constant restarts. 3. Take it easy. Just because this car has ground clearance and a strong”ish” AWD system, doesn’t mean it’s a tank. CVTs overheat and wear out. The engine is weak. There is no underside cladding for most systems. This is a family compact CUV, not a Defender. 4. Finally, the OEM tires often suck. Research them and if needed, replace them immediately.

[@AS-tt8ui]

Fuel injector cleaner will not prevent carbon deposits. The back of the valves can only be kept clean by detergent gasoline passing through intake manifold that is why Toyota uses dual injection.

[@georgelurye6274]

@@AS-tt8ui liquid fuel injector cleaners are added to the fuel and add detergents to the gasoline for just that effect.

[@AS-tt8ui]

Gasoline by itself has enough detergent to do the job. The problem is getting it to the valve. With regular port injection the fuel, air, and crankcase fumes flow through the intake manifold and past the intake valve into cylinder. The backside of valve is thus kept clean. With direct injection the fuel is added at the last split second directly to the cylinder. No fuel ever goes through the intake valve opening, the valve is already closed. As a result over time carbon deposits can build up. The valve may not seat properly and the carbon can insulate the valve causing it to run hotter. Valves are cooled by proper seating, seats cooled by water jackets around cylinders. Auto manufactures started using direct injection to gain mpg not to make engines last longer. The same goes for cvt transmissions, more mpg and cheaper to make. The 6-speed auto is proven the cvt is not, maybe some day. For me no cvt, no turbo, no direct injection. I want my suv to last 250k, not to just past warranty.

[@afcgeo882]

A S First off, some gasolines do and some do not. Do not make false generalizations. Many cars’ DI engines have had fouled injectors due to build-up. Ford’s EcoBoosts are a good example.

[@AS-tt8ui]

Since 1995 the EPA mandates that all gasoline sold in the U.S. has a minimum amount of detergent. Top tier gas has more than is required which is good but port injection engines will always have cleaner intake valves than direct injection with the exception of dual direct injection which should also have clean intake valves.

[@davidnilles3117]

Good looking Forester. Plenty of space, good gas mileage, all wheel drive, good visibility. Looks like a good choice! Thanks for the video guys.

[@Doc1855]

I love my Touring with Brown interior. Dual Xmode is awesome

[@abby11118]

Nice video. I have the 2019 Forester limited and I love it. Out of the 13 cars I've owned throughout my life, including Honda, Mazda, VW, Nissan etc, I can honestly say this is the absolute best.

[@abin26]

I am also planning to buy one. But scared due to the cvt transmission issue and the carbon deposits in direct injectors. Howz your opinion about its performance and handling till now?

[@MattsCarsMusic]

Such an amazing 5th gen Forester! Great review + drive guys!

[@silentrefusal9911]

To my eyes, this vehicle has the best put together interior in its segment, especially that front part.

[@johnyi1994]

Great review, you guys are more thorough than the IRS - tax season!! Cheers!

[@CarConfections]

Oh please don't mention the IRS this time of the year lol 😂

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love the 2019 Subaru Forrester, it’s very nice, I had a lot of Safety Features!!! I like it!

[@abin26]

I am also planning to buy one. But scared due to the cvt transmission issue and the carbon deposits in direct injectors. Howz your opinion about its performance and handling till now?

[@grazjj]

Agree With George L, why all the top trim level reviews by everyone. That said ,very well done review on the Forester.

[@andrewlangellier6104]

Why do they have so few subs? They should have at least 200k because they are the best non bias reviews.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, Andrew!

[@jasonkresock2196]

Close to 200k now! Whoo-hoo!

[@717dash_cam]

So, the moonroof does actually open up further, that was only the first stop; A second press of the button would have slid it all the way back. I was between this and the Rav4 Hybrid. I didn't even get to test the hybrid because it wasn't out yet, and didn't test the Rav4. I did get the chance to drive the new Rav about a week after getting my Forester Sport and it was definitely the right call. Smoother, quieter, and definitely more refined; I also found the Rav uncomfortable (in XLE trim) in that it had manual seat adjustments, a lack of headroom (and I'm not a tall person), and a more claustrophobic cabin. My main remaining gripes are that I can't vent the large moonroof and the spoiler will retain soap/water FOREVER after a wash, always leading to runs on the rear window. I figured out how to get single MPH cruise increments after a month.

[@moeanthony9308]

Thanks guys.. Great review. Keep them coming.

[@hmm2928]

It's 1:40 a.m here in India, excited for this review :)

[@CarConfections]

Nice! Do you have a lot of the same cars in India as we do in the U.S?

[@anishshah8236]

No subie for sale

[@ticolindo2010]

Excellent review I like very much the Forester it is a shame that there is no more a turbo engine for the first time nice weather thank God looking good Drew

[@mccarkid]

Hi!! Great vid. Yay first comment!!

[@jasonkresock2196]

Sport and the one just above offer the premium sound as an option ! 👍 On the top trim, I'd Have to go w/ the Saddle Brown seats. To me, the dark grey clashes w/ the headliner. I love the "step" just inside the back door for easy roof access! 5th Gen. Forester has got my business for my next vehicle! Excellent Review Men! Thank You! P.S. auto start stop is my ONLY gripe. Mine will be turned off. 👍

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always! Sorry, I’m late, I didn’t see the notification for some reason.😸

[@fort708]

We have a touring model and despise it. Keep in mind we are a Subaru family, been driving them for decades. This 2019 Touring model is an anxiety generating vehicle we hate driving or being in, at all. Literally, the best experience we have is when it's just sitting in the driveway. The facial recognition is an absolute nightmare that does NOT work about 75% of the time in our experience. The bane of its existence is sunlight. If there is sunlight coming through the windshield it turns itself off. Even when it is "on" it doesn't work properly, and god forbid you have sunglasses on or the alerts just won't stop... The "assist" software seems to have been designed around a crack head driving instructor. We live in a tight urban area and this thing is a rolling ALARM system from the time we get in to it until the time we get out of it. Literally, the vehicle "alarms" between 7 and 15 times per trip anywhere we go and regardless of who is driving. Please keep in mind, we are SAFE drivers nobody has any speeding tickets or wrecks. We know how to drive. The rear sensors are a complete disaster. Backing out of angled, steeper, driveways frequently triggers the rear sensors to SMASH on its brakes because I guess it think its running in to a wall or something. Most of the time when I egress from even a slightly elevated driveway I have angle out at a sharp angle to prevent the RAB system from giving everybody in the vehicle a heart attack. Why? well because the emergency braking system sounds like the front gun of an A-10 Warthog (The Air Force's tank buster). Yes I mean that literally. Also; we have a sprig of lemon grass that sometimes grows across the driveway threshold and this thing thinks its the neighbors 9 year old lying in the driveway, again ALARMS AND BELLS ALL OVER. Honestly, how can someone even remotely consider driving the piece of crap "off road" at all! The Auto Stop/Start feature is a modern design tragedy as well. Basically, you NEVER know when this thing is going to shut itself off or on or whatever. You really just have to step on the gas and pray that it does what you want. The rear gate also enjoys giving us attitude whenever it wants. Sometimes, and for no good reason the rear hatch just won't open. Instead it will beep at you twice, and ignore your commands. Which is great when you are in the grocery store parking lot with kids and handful of groceries. The only way to fix it, is to take it back to the dealership where they have to climb through the car and manually release the hatch, THEN power the entire car down by disconnecting the battery, and then it will work. Hate to keep you all day, but I am on a mission to get the word out about how this car REALLY behaves in real life, not on open empty roads. This car has software demons that Subaru must address sooner than later. At this point, we intend to move to a different car company for the first time in our lives by the end of the year if Subaru cannot come up with a more amicable driving experience. If you are planning on purchasing this vehicle we recommend keeping it overnight and really testing it out for yourself. Had we done that we most likely would have stayed in our 2015 Forester, which we loved... We just had no inclination that Subaru had gone this over the top with all these so called safety features. We think the car is actually dangerous and do NOT recommend it to anyone.

[@tpolerex7282]

A K I don’t doubt any of your experiences but it seems like at least delving into the settings would give you some relief. Doesn’t it have a hard off button for Driver Recognition as well as the Auto Stop/Start button right next to it? Also, some of the beep warnings may be lead car acquisition/lead car moving among other settings which could be turned off. It seems unlikely though that most of us would often trigger the lane departure/lane active assist beeping/system unless actually drifting frequently to the very edge of lanes- probably not a system that I would ever have on except on a limited access highway. As far as reversing and auto rear braking the manual explains pretty clearly its limitations and conditions where it may be triggered because of slopes or misreading elements, another system to turn off or ignore at the specific instance where you know it is compromised or might be. I have heard of others (on the internet, not actual owners I’ve spoken with) complaining of the power rear hatch issues and some head unit issues. I hope your dealer helps you resolve your legitimate complaints and concerns.

[@OriginalLHB]

The exact same review word for word that you posted on Edmunds. How much are you getting paid?

[@1speedbrian]

As a touring owner I don't have any of these issues. The car beeps quietly at you from time to time but its just not that annoying. The backup warning sensor Gives my some grief when a bike is on the rear rack but there is a button for that. I also had a 2015 Forester before and the new one is a vast improvement, we are very happy with the car.

[@darryldick2231]

Hi guys! Great video review of 2019 Forester. My question... is the boxer engine noisy? How does it compare from a noise standpoint with other SUV's in its class? Do you hear engine noise while driving? Is the engine noise heard in the cabin anymore distracting than other SUV's? Thank you for taking the time to answer. Again... great job on the video!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! As far as noise, I'd say that Subaru Boxer engines are louder than most competitors at startup BUT they are average if not quieter than rivals when driving. Overall, the Forester is pretty refined in sound insolation

[@darryldick2231]

Thank you! I truly appreciate your response. Continued success to you!

[@kudzu01]

Very well done review. You guys have convinced me...I definitely want to consider the Forester now. I hate the look of those taillights, but it’s a really minor quibble.

[@CarConfections]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@darrylguise8493]

You cant see the taillights from the drivers seat.

[@Kinzlr]

Wish they didn’t do those old school switches for the front heated seats. We have them on our old Outback. They are in the way of arms and hands and got pressed a lot unintentionally and they remain on until you realize and switch it off. They need to move them to center dash somewhere around the HVAC controls.

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

Do a Side By side Comparison With This Subaru Foerster Vs 2019 Toyota Rav4!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarConfections]

That's one that we are probably going to do!

[@warhmonger]

Forester Sport vs Rav4 Adventure!

[@afcgeo882]

I’d prefer you guys review the trims that most people will order: Premium on the Forester and XLE AWD on the Rav4. Most other reviewers simply review the top trims, but those are rarely purchased and the lower trims tend to feel/look/sound very different.

[@warhmonger]

@@afcgeo882 because I'm a subie fan boy and don't want to see a better awd system out perform my preference. Scared.

[@DONALD1951]

Would not buy a Toyauto.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

What about the spare tire? Does the spare tire match the other 4 tires? Can a full sized tire fit in the spare tire well? If the spare tire does not match, you need to convert from AWD to front wheel drive otherwise the differential could be damaged with different sized tires.

[@Lochlanist]

Great review!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! 😀

[@ashwinjogaratnam9417]

Nice review car confection

[@petergunn9149]

Purchased a 2019 Forester premium 15 package for 30k tax,doc, etc out the door In New Jersey Old Bridge

[@canvan9735]

Hello guys, would give advice between Nissan rogue 2019 or Subaru Forester 2019. Which one is better for the next 10 years? Thanks

[@CarConfections]

Since the Forester was just redesigned last year, it comes with more modern features than the Rogue which has been out for about 7 years.

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

Do a Full Review of the new Hyundai Tucson And 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Please!!!!!!!!!!

[@eafm4782]

Great video. Congrats!!!

[@mikkiknox449]

Compare it to RAV4 Limited, CRV Touring, CX5 Turbo Signature, Rogue SL, Sportage SX, Escape Titanium, and Cherokee Limited.

[@mikkiknox449]

And Equinox Premier and Terrain Denali

[@elijahdorce3183]

Hey CC, nice video. Subarus are good looking vehicles. But I was wondering if you guys are willing to look at any Jaguar vehicles, if there are any dealers in Kentucky?

[@CarConfections]

We don't have one in our city but in the summer we're going to try to partner with one about an hour and a half away

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

@@CarConfections If you two will be able to pull that off I've got a good first recommendation. The Jaguar F Pace crossover. A friend of mine just picked up a 2019 and it's beautiful. What will really catch your eye is the siding on the bottom of the entrance that lights up. Our fellow subscribers will be looking forward to it!

[@Darkmanx69]

Great vid definitely prefer this to Nissan Rogue or Ford. Can you please do one for the Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade

[@CarConfections]

Already reviewed the Telluride and we are waiting for the Palisade to be released!

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

Yeah 2019 Ice Silver Metallic Subaru Foerster Touring 2.5L 4-cylinder ULTIMATE Compact 26-33 182 Hp 176 Torque Screen Cup holders cargo cover Awd $36,511!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonkresock2196]

Whoo-hoo! Amen!

[@kimyoupi5463]

Thank you for a great review. I just bought a Sport 2019. However, i couldn't locate the memory seat settings. Will you help me ? Thanks a bunch.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for watching! The Sport trim doesn't have memory seats (they only come on the Touring)

[@abin26]

I am also planning to buy one. But scared due to the cvt transmission issue and the carbon deposits in direct injectors. Howz your opinion about its performance and handling till now?

[@kimyoupi5463]

@@abin26 love it more every day. it rides very smoothly, a bit of wind noise. Love it!

[@misosoup1336]

Can you do the 2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate

[@CarConfections]

Hopefully we will be able to find one soon!

[@bruce6rt]

Forester will be e-boxer only 2020 according to my local dealer.

[@Tahara-Aichi]

Led lights should be standard on every vehicle

[@JJustinXu]

Great video!! The Forester doesn’t look as good as the Toyota RAV4!!! I rather choose the RAV4 for reliability!!!

[@silentrefusal9911]

What's wrong with Forester's reliability?

[@hobofactory]

Silent Refusal Subaru CVT’s don’t have the best reputation for long term durability. Maybe they’re better now, but that would be my concern. Also heard mixed things about whether the head gasket issue has been resolved with the 2.5L engine or not.

[@twospirits411]

@@hobofactory The issue of long term durability is objective. The iseecars.com website conducted a study and found that the Rav4 is 4th on the list of original owners keeping their cars for 15 plus years and Subaru is 13th on the list. So long term they are on the road longer, but in terms of complaints and issues, The Rav4 has 2,196 while the Forester has 581.

[@hobofactory]

David Vega interesting stuff; I do have a few thoughts on that, though. I was referring specifically to reliability of the CVT and the head gasket issue with the 2.5L engine. These are known to be a problem and are very expensive to fix (both tend to be in the thousands of dollars). Whereas a total list of all complaints and issues might include something like a $15 hatch strut going bad. Secondly, if we’re talking about data going back as long as 15 years, then really we could be comparing 2004 RAV4’s to 2004 Foresters, both are very different animals from 2019’s. If I were choosing between 04’s (and a few years beyond that) I’d actually choose the Subaru (they weren’t doing the CVT in Foresters yet), as long as the head gasket job was already done. Thirdly, isn’t the number of complaints dependent also on the number of cars sold? I’m too lazy to look up sales figures since 2004, but for the last few years the RAV4 has definitely outsold the Forester. More cars sold, means more opportunities for complaints, no?

[@twospirits411]

@@hobofactory correct. that's exactly what I'm getting at. It's all objective.

[@andrewlangellier6104]

My dad could’ve used that attention system yesterday so he would not have crashed

[@gptelevators1564]

Will you do a review on the Infiniti QX30 Essential? They just announced that this is the final model year.

[@CarConfections]

Sorry but it's not likely since the previous reviews we made got so few views ☹️

[@TurfSurf]

The lower front grill chrome pieces are so ugly! Sport version has the best looking trims.

[@jasonkresock2196]

I respectfully Disagree, but I do prefer the spot in white, or silver!

[@QRSC-fh2ob]

The parking Nazis in my city would have given the guys at 24:16 and 24:41 a "wrong side to curb" ticket lol

[@villasantamaria1]

Just a question, what's the fuel capacity on the Forester, I did't see it in your excellent review, Thanks.

[@CarConfections]

16.6-gallons. Thanks!

[@arekf3470]

of course.

[@brandy179]

I'll take all of them on the planet

[@georgedbuntsr6581]

Pop the hood. ??

[@davidtiet1948]

Do toyota rav4 vs Subaru foster

[@CarConfections]

Yeah that's one we might do soon!

[@douglaswong2]

cvt is an unfortunate..i wish forester has 6 speed auto

[@afcgeo882]

TheFireHellcat1 a 6-speed would drop their MPGs too much. Maybe an 8-speed?

[@Doc1855]

Are you 2 Partners?

[@CarConfections]

Business partners and brothers

[@Doc1855]

@@CarConfections Yes I was taking business partners.

[@eafm4782]

RAV4 O FORESTER???

[@gasperajdnik5627]

I buy my gilrfriend a 2017 Subaru forester xt

[@samsmith3025]

Then she leave you.

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Na shes hapy 🙂

[@LondonHasFallin]

Subaru's look is bland and just a *safe* choice. I like the vehicle; just sayin.

[@tsevjeebattuya5490]

Exterior so much plastics

[@petergunn9149]

Purchased a 2019 Forester premium 15 package for 30k tax,doc, etc out the door In New Jersey Old Bridge