2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness | Croc Hunter

[@entertained...]

i'm extremely interested in this vehicle, but there's one thing i need to know: does subaru offer a factory national parks or marathon stickers package?

[@andrews4276]

I know in Canada you get a 1yr pass to national parks.

[@danielnewman6545]

They do have a national park package, I saw one in a home depot parking lot I swear

[@KG-rk7qu]

Love that Subaru is quickly working towards making their entire line up look like slightly different sized Pontiac Aztek’s.

[@kingsleyzissou5881]

The new cars are FUGLY. They are all just amorphous blobs with soulless engines and transmissions.

[@l00tur]

All without the cool Walter White endorsement

[@ezrapardede1921]

I have this exact mind when the first time i look at this car, it's basically a modern day Aztek

[@quixomega]

Pretty much, yeah. Mazda and Toyota are starting to do it too.

[@markmiller3279]

The cladding might be similar, but no modern vehicle has the bizarre proportions of the Aztek.

[@z383tpi]

Mark's random Rage outburst was hilarious. 🤣 Intro, outfit, & dialogue was very informative & entertaining. Glad to see more fun/ humor in these reviews. 👍🏻

[@kenhoward3512]

Hilariously stupid. And non-funny. Unless you're the kind of person that responds to juvenile behavior.

[@mmr0221]

My local Sprouts parking lot has been repaved due to heavy rainfall and they have increased the height of the entrance driveway by 1.7 inches. Do you think I’ll need the wilderness package to conquer that obstacle?

[@zachdicicco3766]

For sure, you might want to get some sliders too, and be sure to cover yourself in Patagonia© outerwear for the final leg of your journey.

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

Make sure you clad the back window with an assortment of rainbow stickers, ‘yes we can can,’ stickers, and ‘Biden + Harris,’ stickers … virtue signaling when driving these soulless cars is part of the ownership experience.

[@serenityinsilence]

@@bidenwearsdiapers4026 I’ve got a 2022 Outback, but I’d never succumb to that level of woke garbage. I’ve seen those types at the dealership, but not all subie drivers are liberals. I tend to shop at academy, bass pro shop, and Cabela’s. I got an Outback for the practicality of it. It’s great in all weather conditions, gets ok gas mileage, and can go far enough off the beaten path to enjoy some nature.

[@d.s.8733]

@@bidenwearsdiapers4026 Hey now, I am a Super Republican and I pick up my flower tomorrow LOL! This should really confuse the neighbors

[@appallingacceleration1134]

Cant wait to see these in the Trader Joe's parking lot.

[@austinfrazier7325]

Whole Foods……either driven by an angsty bearded hipster or by a “sporty” chick in yoga pants that just came from hot yoga or Pilates class.

[@travisp11]

...don't forget Costco.

[@TheGreektrojan]

@@austinfrazier7325 Whole foods is the mating grounds of Land Rovers. Subarus are more for the TJ crowd.

[@borger99]

Up in Maine you’ll see plenty of them actually doing the damn work.

[@briany3002]

Middle aged men who steal air fresheners, and woman who ask for the manager drive this car

[@mehdimohamed6291]

I commend Jacks efforts to keep a straight face while they were in the shop.

[@Dowlphin]

They probably had their laughs off camera and eventually managed to get to filming ability.

[@youngbrevy]

I notice it every time. Jack does that smile where you know he’s holding it in, or they edited the laughs but Jack still has that after laugh look.

[@acsnyder]

I believe you guys are quoting the Outback Wilderness specs when it comes to ground clearance and roof rail load capacity… the Forester Wilderness has 9.2” ground clearance (vs 9.5”) and 800lbs static load capacity (vs 700lbs) on the roof rails. Other than that this is a great overview! I’m very glad I discovered your channel 😎

[@seanm3ify]

No one cares

[@rm0234]

@@seanm3ify 🤣🤣🤣

[@acsnyder]

@Ouchwitz Summer Camp LLC accurate LOL

[@accordinglyryan]

@Ouchwitz Summer Camp LLC I burst out laughing reading that LOL

[@samuelm5140]

I got my residency match email while watching this video! What a time to be alive.

[@dougmanck4149]

I hesitated watching this video since I knew it wasn't your style but appreciated your honesty and comments. You're spot on with the pros and cons. Just purchased a 2022 Crosstrek Sport and love the functionality. Drive it in a rather relaxed way and it's great.

[@asamyers4572]

Bad news: the Chevy Trax is going out of production after this model year. Now what will Mercedes turn to when comparing quality?

[@teqnkka4403]

Mercedess is garbonzo, Mazda CX-50 is a serious competitor here though.

[@l00tur]

Mitsubishi still makes vehicles lmao

[@n9athan]

Ground clearance isn’t the only thing that’s 9.5 inches once Mark experiences the intensity of those simulated shifts.

[@DesertDog8989]

🏆

[@vitaly6312]

I’ve had many a truck and off-road vehicles in my life (and currently) and I’ve had a 17 forester as my daily commuter. Sure it’s not perfect (cvt is the Achilles heel) but man this thing was so freaking capable on ice and snow, as well as some mild off roading. I honestly wish it came with a manual or automatic and if they put in a transfer case into this thing - I’d buy it for sure.

[@gretchenlittle6817]

I've got the 2017 w/the 6-speed manual -- it's not perfect, but the awd traction really does make snow/wet conditions seem like nbd. If I go the speed limit, I can get about 33/34 mpg. Lots of room, great visibility, and a solid feel on the highway -- I can't complain.

[@Tibchy91]

I have a 2015 Forester XT, and the stock seats are worse than horroble... Zero noise isolation, CVT is just crap. AWD and engine are great, but that's about it. The rest is crap.

[@rondail5675]

Vitaly, that is a honest summary!

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

@@Tibchy91 I got rid of my 2015 before the transmission blew up! If not I would have kept it! Until they prove to be reliable, I will not buy a car with a CVT

[@Tibchy91]

@@sneakersonfeet9045 That is 100% sure I won't buy anything with a CVT, but also pretty damn sure I don't want a Subaru anymore neither. The design is (still) bad, the ergonomics is a joke, the interior quality still manages to be crap compared to german or even Korean rivals... Just no, dying brand anyway.

[@mjmont92]

The stock b-roll footage is perfect. The cladding is pretty barf inducing, wonder how easy it would be to buy/ replace those panels.

[@Infovince3434]

@Rinda Foty me no spea engli bing bo la

[@capngeo2002]

Why does one need The Wilderness Edition over Sport or any other?

[@l00tur]

I’d rather buy the Pontiac Aztak and save the 30k

[@Infovince3434]

@@l00tur aztak

[@valdius85]

@@capngeo2002 Extra ground clearance, different CVT and more aggressive Xmode.

[@VanderJam]

Bought one of these CPO last year. It is very much a swiss army knife type of vehicle. Not the best at anything but does everything pretty damn well. Really enjoying it. I immediately bought the aftermarket auto start/stop switch that defaults to off.

[@Tool0GT92]

For the rugged gal who has an even more rugged gal.

[@HCG]

lmfao

[@garbagevision9515]

...everyday is a winding road...

[@misternordberg3675]

I love the weird stock footage you guys are inserting. Nice touch, and a subtle way to make fun of cliches.

[@brenrob7403]

Manufacturers are really loving the orange / gold offroad trim!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

The woman looked at her test. It's positive and she smiled. 2 weeks paid 'covid' vacation. Awesome!

[@MTSVW]

I love Foresters. Great visibility, sturdy, great in bad weather, and all the capability of an SUV in a nimble size.

[@joshcfishing1621]

This was the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while!

[@Treeplanter73]

My wifes '18 Forester so far has been bulletproof. This is our 3rd, great wagons 👍

[@povertyspec9651]

Let's see it hold up as well as my Xterra has.

[@Treeplanter73]

@@povertyspec9651 old exterras are pretty good. But not as good as my Sequoia 😏

[@tgb-vf4es]

Good for you, but don't call them wagons. They're fugly SUVs

[@tdub25]

huh and here i though only girls who like girls drive subarus

[@haroldoldhair8185]

Yo these edits never chill. Big love!

[@highcoldstar]

Everytime I see a new s00b, I'm reminded of that brief shining moment in the 00's when the 4th-gen Legacy had us all convinced that Subaru had hired exterior designers who could see.

[@JamieToddBand]

I should have bought every 2019 Outback 3.6 I could find. Smooth, powerful, and NO body cladding.Thanks for starting my morning with a smile.

[@tdub25]

yeaaaa but those things get about 20mpg, just get a 4runner.

[@TylerRabidood]

Holy shit one of the best driving impression segments in a while lmao

[@pokethekat1]

Some of the best reviews pointing out flaws and keeping it real.

[@spcw568]

parents have one of these, and one thing to say, windows are huge and car can be pretty loud especially in the higher rpms. Car itself is very nice, and amenities are cool for the price(40k CAD for limited trim). Nice vid

[@james2042]

The gearing isnt changed much in terms of the trans, what they did was put the beefy differential from the ascent, onto the wilderness trims, which not only makes the differentials stronger, but lowers the ratio from 3.90 to 4.44, which is where the main fuel economy hit comes from. the cvt is also beefed up a bit but the ratios don't change. 3.90 to 4.44 would be about a 10% increase in rpms once you max out the CVT's overdrive ratio which will hit your fuel economy hard.

[@SalemTechsperts]

In 2022 we shouldn't have to explore every crevice to see if it holds your phone. The entire driver's side interior should be designed around the idea that everyone has a phone and needs somewhere to put it. Also this video was absolutely hilarious.

[@abetts1971s1]

👍👍

[@tgb-vf4es]

There's always a place for a phone. Never had this issue. If anything buy a vent holder. This is literally a non-issue.

[@SalemTechsperts]

@@tgb-vf4es If I'm paying $40k for a vehicle, I shouldn't have to spend another dime on an accessory that holds my phone. Having a place to shove your phone vs having a holder that's designed for a phone are 2 wildly different things.

[@tgb-vf4es]

@@SalemTechsperts there are many accessories that don't come standard with $120k vehicles, let alone $40k. It's not such a big deal.

[@d.s.8733]

Front camera screen ledge

[@EAADetailing]

I’ve got a 2016 XT. I love it, I think it looks way better than the new cars. I couldn’t imagine modifying the new ones

[@EfraKrajo]

2017 XT here!

[@vlj1133]

The woman smiling over the results of her pregnancy test during the opening montage made me laugh out loud.

[@Lucaat]

In Europe we only get a 150hp mild hybrid version :(

[@AP-cc1uw]

I have an OB Wilderness, and it is truly a multipurpose vehicle. A great highway cruiser, family hauler and excellent off road. I'm not talking dirt roads either. I've taken mine on a deeply rutted trail in the winter, through snow, ice mud and rocks. I did put a significant dent in the front skid plate because of the less than ideal approach angle but aside from that it was great. Yes the looks are controversial, but the cladding does serve a real purpose by redirecting mud and water away from the car. We get 30-50cm of snow regularly where we live and I've found I can get in and out of my driveway no problem even after the plow has come by and blocked in everyone else. If you don't need a rock crawler, this car will do 80-90% of what a Jeep or 4Runner will do without compromising on-road performance outside of a slight MPG hit. I 'd even say that I think you will see a greater proportion of Wilderness Edition Subarus on trails or snowy dirt roads than you will see Jeeps or 4Runners.

[@sphaera3809]

I think all Subaru’s sharing this platform behave similarly. My main complaint is the CVT transmission, really uninspiring, but I think necessary to keep fuel consumption acceptable offsetting the permanent 4x4 traction and flat engine. I personally love my Crosstrek and find them very well balanced. What it lacks in sophistication it makes up in reliability, practicality and most importantly all weather drivability.

[@expsterm1]

I drive a 2015 Forrester. Honestly, I didn't really think much of the CVT, good or bad, until I started watching Savageese. Yeah, if you are trying to burn the wheels from a dead stop, I agree it's crap, but for normal driving, it accelerates fine.

[@Hallowsaw]

Just to put subarus AWD system in perspective. I own a 2011 legacy 3.6r. There was a pretty decent snow storm a month and a half ago where i live. Driving to work on a 2 lane highway and traffic is at a stand still due to sedans and tracter trailers are as well. So me in my sedan go in the shallow V shapped median with drifts of at least 8inches and make it past all these people that are stuck in the road. I have gotten through snow that pilots and other big suvs are getting stuck in. Ill take the hit in mpg, subaru is the king of inexpensive cars that destroy snow.

[@rootsmanuva82]

I remember the days when black plastic cladding and black plastic mirrors were indicative of a base model. We've come full circle. Next trend to return? Gold/bronze colored cladding a la 1993 Lexus ES300, RX300, Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer.

[@moloono1]

Wood trim in the interior?

[@willesco5211]

Nice!!! I like the small changes to the channel, well done savage

[@alexandruab4777]

Very well done and entertaining as always! The scam call at the end was the cherry on the pie :)))

[@valdius85]

I own an e-boxer Forester 2020. As I like my driving licence, I need to drive slow. Hybrid returns very respectful fuel economy, for a brick on wheels with good ground clearance. The visibility, trunk and features inside are great. It's not perfect and I'd love to go for a trip with Subaru interior designer and complain all day about every little detail, but the truth is I'd still choose is over the competition. Usability and AWD are my main priority and Forester delivers very well.

[@LordBass]

"Sundial enthusiasts?" Omg dying 🤣

[@jennerhecox]

Such a funny review! Keep it up haha

[@MrDavekov]

"physical realm" is a great way to describe this vehicle. As soon as I get my McLaren 720S and my Integra Type R, I will unite it to the Cognitive and Spiritual realms and Ascend to the Shard of Cars.

[@ProbeGT2]

This video was equally as funny as the cvt's annoying. Great job guys

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

They would be actually decent if they had a regular transmission and a lsd like they used to

[@davidmccarthy6061]

We love our Forester but it will be even better once it is all electric.

[@ezrapardede1921]

And if it's looking like a normal car

[@luljk2740]

At this point a rav4 seems like a better alternative

[@markmiller3279]

Subaru needs to do something about both the coarse engines and the CVT. They're so old they've debugged them, but they just aren't good to drive. The engine's configuration will likely make the NVH hard to solve (Porsche does better). The problem is that, like Mazda, they're a small automaker, so once they have a transmission or engine in production, it's hard to pay to replace it.

[@markmiller3279]

@@luljk2740 Maybe, though the RAV4 isn't especially wonderful, either. The rear seat is kind of cramped, and the faux-outdoorsy design is about as bad as the Subie. The hybrid is the most attractive RAV4, and that is pretty nice. I prefer the Venza for its sleeker styling and nicer interior. It isn't trying to look rugged, and that's a good thing, as it isn't. If I had to drive bad roads with mud and snow, this Wilderness Forester might be the better option, as it's better than Jeep's competitors.

[@parissmith5727]

You're a single mom. You've canvassed the local coffee shop for when the crowd of young professionals arrive for their java crambiba mocha chronaccinos. You're in the parking lot while Skylar is at school, teasing your hair and fixing your makeup in your Subaru crossover. You go into the coffee shop, approach the John at a seat by the window, hoping he preemptively notices your yoga pants jammed tightly in every possible crevice, hugging every undulating surface, when you hear it: "Jodie?" From across the room, Weekend Dad approaches, kettle chip arm around an anemic blond in her late teens. The conversation is brief, but just enough time for the John and his Alienware laptop to disappear. So you go home to a plate of warm carbs, Fortnite card pack wrappers clinging to the countertop where the unwiped coffee circle stains are, and cry. 2022 Subaru Forester: Built for four, destined for two.

[@jstogdill]

Paris, you seem like a guy the world hurts a lot. I hope you find the love you crave.

[@povertyspec9651]

How come I never find any chicks who like yoga pants jammed tightly in every possible crevice?

[@parissmith5727]

@@jstogdill Thank you. Once the STi went out of production, I think Subaru took that love I craved and flushed it.

[@parissmith5727]

@@povertyspec9651 They exist, just never in the form you're hoping for. Like thinking nudist beaches will ever have pretty women, but all you find is beached whale ass and B I G M E A T Y 1 9 7 0's B U S H

[@pirihern9329]

Subaru sti RIP

[@tokekkk]

You guys should try the previous gen Forester XT (SJ) with FA20 engine (WRX) The high torque CVT paired with turbocharger (constant spooling) is quite fast for an SUV

[@romaingallard8385]

I believe they actually did a review of the XT back in the days!

[@danek893]

well it fast, but build quality in general is so so bad compare to the new generation, i had Forester 2017 brand new, a week after i drove on gravel road to the trailhead, holly sh*t fell like the new car falling apart.

[@questioner1596]

I have a '14 2.5 manual, and it's pretty good, but also pretty similar in layout to the new model. It's too bad the manual was discontinued - I feel like the Wilderness trims are the ones that could justify that transmission since it's more predictable than the CVT. It would be especially great if they offered one with a crawler gear like the 4WD Tercels or the new Bronco. My biggest complaints are the undefeatable traction control (the off button only reduces intervention) and how it throws me around over bumps (this is a trait of all SUVs - I'm comparing to cars where the lower seat height makes the side-to-side movements less pronounced).

[@questioner1596]

@major wow, it's better, but still not great. I've been driving manual since 2005, but feel like I'm learning all over again because of how inconsistent the electronic throttle is. I stall this car regularly, but rarely did with my other cars (Vibe, Elantra, Accord, Tucson, Metro, among others), probably because they were all cable throttles.

[@Googs5]

@major wow How are you spinning wheels in bad weather with a Forester? You might want to look at your tires. I have a 15 Forester XT and I don't even spin wheels in bad weather. I've had absolutely no problems with acceleration or throttle control. My area has cancellations for bad weather during the winter and I am routinely passing large trucks and SUVs.

[@random-videos]

These reviews are the best!

[@kingsqueak2221]

I've got a 2013 XT. I think the last year of the turbo for a Forester and it has a mechanical auto transmission in it. I've blown out all the bushings doing 60MPH over logging roads, getting air with it. I've put rally wheels and LT tires on it and uprated the suspension with King's springs and Bilsteins on it. I drive the snot out of it and have loved the car. I just put a full new exhaust on it because the factory one was rotted out. I'm going to drive this until the wheels fall off of it. I just got a loaner of the new model. The CVT is greatly improved from the last gen, but I still hate it and the thing that was just heartbreaking is the stupid driving assist nonsense. If you push a corner to apex it, it starts to turn in automatically and you have to fight it to hold the line you want. The entire time you drive on a twisty road it's fighting the right lines through the corners. The motor is wheezing along compared to my XT, it has no nuts and particularly so if you want to pass at 70mph, there's nothing left to it. I'm 6'5" and it's roomy, has awesome visibility for road trips. It's a great compromise of small size but plenty of cargo space and my 2013 has been quite reliable for me over the years. I just wish Subaru would bring the turbo back, a ZF 8spd and leave the driving to the driver. I'm pretty sure mine will be the last Subaru I ever own and it's a shame.

[@kuvtuagnoobs]

4:37 It has an inch more clearance than the Outback? Both Wilderness trims share the same levels of clearance...

[@SaxonTerror]

Is your phone seriously named " full engorgement " ?? Ha ha ha !! Classic !!

[@scottanthony3426]

Mark in the croc hat. Literally almost fell out of the chair laughing! Nice touch.! Yeah, Subaru does a lot of things right - still manual controls for HVAC, great greenhouse, and the AWD system. Their drivetrains are falling further behind and their limited offerings (you can get the turbo in the Outback, but not the Forester) are perplexing. I have a '14 XT (2.0 L twin scroll turbo) and it has been great, but the 2.5L naturally aspirated is neither efficient or powerful enough to justify in this modern era. I don't know what the towing capacity is on this Wilderness version, but this is something that needs to be beefed up too.

[@Baldybrew]

I can totally see why a lot of people don't like the new look and especially the plastic cladding but me personally? This is the first modern Subaru that I've liked the look of. I think Subaru's, even their performance vehicles, are pretty boring to look at. This one with its color accents and aggressively styling have me feeling some kind of way. Maybe that says more about me than it does about the car. I do agree as some others have said that a more sophisticated drive train in addition to the wilderness aesthetic and badging would have really made this a standout option for anyone serious about taking these things into the woods. If those panels are truly easily replaceable without some major work needing to be done, I think that could be great to keep you out of insurance claims and the body shop, too.

[@nelsonricciardi7087]

I wonder what would be the impact in cost/price if Subaru sourced a proper 8 speed auto for their cars.

[@KilroyActual]

It would have worse gas mileage

[@valdius85]

The transfer case would have to be redesigned. It's more complicated than just the CVT, especially that people expect eight gears. Subaru's AWD is very specific and only comparable to Audi Quattro in many regards. There will be a solution similar to a Prius breadbox. They already have it. I'd assume next gen cars would have that or better implementation of e-boxer.

[@nelsonricciardi7087]

@@KilroyActual I guess it would. I tried to find a "test" or "study" on the web showing how big the impact would be and came up empty. I'm very curious.

[@nelsonricciardi7087]

​@@valdius85 We know Subaru had standard auto trans in their cars in the past with great results on the AWD side of things. . Look, we have a Crosstrek in the family and love it. The CVT is not a showstopper for day to day driving. It is annoying sometimes, but not a show stopper. . I'm just curious to understand how much the CVT impacts product market fit, improve gas mileage, etc, considering every single publication complains about it. It is unanimous.

[@valdius85]

@@nelsonricciardi7087 They had, but they were all type with less gears. This is why I wrote that the modern standard is 8 gears, minimum 6. That is bit so will cause problems. It is doable, Audi Quattro is similar in design. But then it would not be affordable and less space for passengers. It like torque converter AT as well, but I'm not sure I'm willing to pay the price for it :)

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Loved the editing and extra sceenes in this one! Which I find it odd that Suberu who is an debatly an enthusiast brand made an enthusiast trim and put in stuff enthusists hate. Like don't they know their audence?

[@eskieman3948]

I don't think YOU know their 'audience'.

[@devongee1776]

Jack, trying to film the shoppe portion of the review. Mark: those aren't American weights. By the way did you talk about ground clearance? Jack: yes I did Mark, 9.5 inches. Mark: hoyaah...

[@nickzarnetske9994]

The oil stain on the headrest pulled my attention way more than I think it should. Ps - Hated the incline hold on my WRX and ended up turning it off.

[@richardbixler]

The stock footage is sooohhh on point 😂

[@RangerRickTV]

This or the sport? I would like to see episode with the wilderness first sport.

[@BranGrizz]

"it's quicker than a RAV4!!.... maybe." wow subaru really hit a home run here im all in fellas

[@tails300]

Maybe a gas RAV4, but the hybrid? Not a chance.

[@josephcitizen4195]

Since being subbed to this channel my V levels have dropped 8%.

[@user-bv9uc9ix8x]

Mark's faux-rage voice is part of the UNESCO World Heritage

[@Parker53151]

Subaru’s primary market for the Forester has a constant yearning for the kd lang package.

[@nickscapellato8248]

My good friend who's a hardcore Subaru guy just got one, I told him to save his money and just get a Premium trim but he HAD to have the mall crawler Wilderness spec. Every Forester is relatively capable so it's not like you're gaining much

[@kickyadick]

The superpower of good old marketing

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

@@kickyadick More than marketing. Increased ground clearance, improved approach and departure angles, transmission oil cooler, a reprogrammed CVT with lower "1st gear" ratio for improved slow speed crawling, Xmode that continues to operate at higher speeds, a roof rail system that can handle up to 800 lbs of stuff (200 when moving), all terrain tires, smaller wheels. These are meaningful changes to yes, an already capable vehicle. Does Nick's friend "need" all that stuff? Who knows. Maybe he just likes the way it looks? Who cares? Ford sold nearly 3/4 of a MILLION F150s last year. Do 720,000+ people need a full sized pick up truck? Probably not.

[@rallysauruswrex]

@@ragweedmakesmesneeze well said

[@seanmoriarty311]

I love Mark's little outbursts lol

[@MikeF055]

After having both the forester and outback for over a year (unless the wilderness upgrade drastically changes their character), I would say hands down spend the extra on the outback. It feels like it costs twice as much if you do a lot of highway driving. My wife likes the height of the forester. I hate having to constantly correct the steering angle to keep it straight on the highway compared to the outback, yes I've had alignment checked. Add in the better fuel economy, quieter ride, longer wheelbase, almost identical stowage capacity-IDK why she wanted the ester...

[@mygekoitachi]

Probably just the look of it, even though the Outback is better in every conceivable way, wagons are an acquired taste.

[@kylekazmir5184]

Looking to give the Rubicon and TRD Pro a run for their money at whole foods.

[@youngbrevy]

Nice 😂

[@arggyfedg]

I just bought one but I couldn't find the mandatory CO-EXIST bumper sticker in the glovebox. Should I contact the dealer or Subaru directly?

[@DJ_Driven]

Something big is going down at Subaru for them to drop the STi flagship car from their lineup. Would like to see this channels take on a subject.

[@EfraKrajo]

It is Toyota taking over, sad days for Subaru from now and so on, Toyota is killing Subaru!

[@littlestinker9716]

I suspect Subaru is waiting a few years to make the STI electric and wants to use Toyota's upcoming solid-state batteries that recharge in 10 minutes.

[@DJ_Driven]

@@EfraKrajo I am thinking something big is going down like they are going to get bought out not just the EPA and EV excuse.

[@parissmith5727]

First Honda pulls out of F1 , now this. The Great Pussification and the Great Electrification are happening simultaneously!

[@wigletron2846]

Instead of updating the engine they'd rather just axe it

[@cavemankiwi]

The Subaru Wilderness, drive modes that sync with your menstrual cycle.

[@meathead585]

Jack...how does this compare to the second gen Toyota GR 86 and Subaru BRZ ?? That black cladding is just a wonderful way to show off the salt... A precursor to what that cladding will appear like after a couple of years of summer sun damage.

[@andrewhillman9632]

At least it won’t clash with your new WRX

[@garganega]

At high altitude (8,000 feet and up) these engines default to their high lift cams much earlier.

[@brly4542]

It's funny how much capability Subaru puts into its vehicles, while also using cvts which renders them useless off-road

[@RollerCoasterLineProductions]

BASED

[@tokekkk]

X-mode works like magic

[@parissmith5727]

It's about the appeal to emotion. Plastic cladding inspires emotional confidence in a customer base with more estrogen and granola than gonads.

[@petayV8]

Yep, they overheat. Luckily for Subaru knowone is off roading them anyway 🤣

[@KilroyActual]

@petayV8 watch Driving Sports TV's video of this particular vehicle vs. a Jeep, and see if you have the same opinion.

[@LoveMyZJ]

You guys are not exaggerating about the auto stop/start system...my '21 Crosstrek gives me such an annoying jolt that I too shut it off every time I get in the car.

[@imsteevin]

When are we getting the BRZ wilderness edition

[@Electricmarquis]

I dig savagegeese for the honest thoughts. Zero sugar coating. They make judgment based on real world situations and logic.

[@adamwright9741]

Forester Sport for me! Probably in white, too. The price is perfect, and the color for their accents, on the Sport, is a lot more tasteful to sportify a vehicle that has to maximize visibility like that. Also, you won't be stuck with all those buttons that you don't need anyway haha

[@teqnkka4403]

Mazda CX-50 (60 in EU apparently) is coming out that does look also buffy without being ugly, serious contender.

[@bigmarkdarula]

Dealer's are bragging that it's really quiet while in "park"...

[@donteadoss]

I’m filled with anticipatory excitement for yet another variant of Subaru to impede my progress on the road in tandem with Nissan Versas - the bane of my driving existence.

[@thealperson3]

Does the car come with Patagonia sweaters?

[@CarputingYT]

I knew when I clicked on this video I was going to be presented with a commercial-style melody, and I was not disappointed.

[@ME-gr8hz]

Researched this car segment for the last 2 months, my findings, - 5th gen forester rated #1 in safety and readability over all others including RAV, trial hawk, honda and bronco sport. That said, it has been a long road for Subaru from the CVT tranny , oil consumption, head gasket issues of past generation vehicles. At 6'3, CR just announced the Forester is #1 with tall drivers as well, no surprise as the "green house" visibility is very attractive. All the safety dings can be disabled permanently, with the exception of engine on/off at stop. After market solution will solve that as well. So, I will be picking up my Subaru Forester Wilderness / pearl white next week. Comfortable driving on and off road, safety and readability, looks, honest service advisors that I have visited with during this time, all have pushed me this direction. And finally driving my daughters 2017 Forester premium, sold me on being a Subie owner. Suggested maintenance to ensure long life; 30k diff (F/R) service, 40k CVT Transmission service, and oil changes every 4k. Compared to the Outback, Off road analysis/videos show the turbo in the Outback gets totally in the way of performance when climbing, as the Forester's new gearing and software changes bring much more to the equation over the turbo, in my opinion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfCe6edf5yUgbM HAPPY TRAILS but MIN ROCK CLIMBING for this cowboy. 🙂

[@Adrian913af]

I love when Mark loses his shit for a second. Almost to the point of when he does a Pacifica or a Subaru suv video. I'm know I'm gonna get a good laugh

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

Really enjoyed stoned croc Mark in the shop segment.

[@marksaxon]

I totally agree with the stop/start. I just rented a Forester last weekend and the stop/start is terrible. Shakes the whole car. My Honda Passport barely makes a fuss with its stop/start.

[@Mushroomancer]

One of my neighbors has 3 black Foresters in their driveway. Insane

[@dlg5485]

I am with Mark, this engine feels plenty quick. I'm getting tired of so called enthusiasts expecting every goddamn vehicle to do 0-60 in 5 seconds. This is an adventure SUV, not a sports car. Could it use a bit more oomph? Maybe, but it's perfectly fine with this powertrain setup. Also, fuel economy is a priority for me, so I would probably skip the Wilderness and go with the Sport, for the additional 3-5 MPGs...and better looks. The Wilderness is definitely a solid value, though.

[@exmiller3]

Mark losing his shit just after 9 mins left me lol'ing and rewinding to rewatch.

[@jamesholloway2284]

Looking forward the the Crosstrek Wilderness Edition is a wild outlandish color.

[@MicahB98]

Am i the only one who really likes this 😂 It’s just kinda cool

[@joesteel]

I read the transmission has shorter gears in the wilderness and clearance is 9.2 inches

[@AdamJayTechnoElectro]

Yea, wrong info in this video, including a misunderstanding of what symmetrical means on Subarus (it ain’t the drive bias!)

[@joesteel]

@@AdamJayTechnoElectro anyhow, I finally picked up my white pearl Forrester wilderness. Already logged 48 miles on it. Most of it was driving home from the dealer. It's quite light and nimble. Many negatives I've heard on youtube so far haven't been noticed by me. We'll see how it goes.

[@MagicNash89]

The original Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin drove a Toyota though as much as I recall

[@717dash_cam]

The way this thing handles in the snow, is entirely due to the tires. The Ziexs on all other 18" equipped models are unimpressive and will plow like no tomorrow. I threw Wildpeak ATs on my old 19 Forester and it turned it into an absolute tank in the snow. I did sacrifice a few MPG, but the surefootedness, and decreased road noise were absolutely worth it. With this being a mid cycle refresh.. I'm excited to see what's coming for the 2024 model year. The white, while I like it does not help the front styling, and that's something I've griped about with the 2022 refresh.. the random bit of painted area between the lamps and grille that is almost entirely disconnected from any other painted area (especially on the Wilderness) annoys the hell outta me; Other trims that get less cladding have paint under the grill to connect each side, making it a little more cohesive. I wish it was slightly wider, and that Subaru would have relocated the cup holders/given more space under the climate settings.

[@Affalterbach1967]

A ruggedized Legacy was introduced as Legacy Outback. Maybe Subaru could build more excitement by calling this a Forester Outback.

[@thecount1001]

but does it fit 35's?

[@RadBunny2269]

Speak for yourself good sir, this exterior design is hot to a whole bunch of us.

[@austinfrazier7325]

You need to up your T levels

[@attocoulomb]

You need that alligator hat, with SG logo, in your merch offering.

[@kevinnorwood7355]

I love my 2011 Subaru Forester I bought one with a 5 speed gearbox. Sadly it was the last year you were able to buy one. I like the spartan interior of the car. Inside the doors it's hard plastic and I don't have to worry about it if it gets wet or something gets spilled on it. No leather seats which I like and no intrusive safety Nannies.