2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness - DM Review

We like special edition cars here at Daily Motor, and this Subaru Forester Wilderness is one of those. Will this age gracefully like the Eddie Bauer Explorer, FILA Thunderbird, or even the L.L Bean Outback? I guess we will just have to wait and see.
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[@christopherguzzi1316]

Also, it's not faux leather. It's something completely different than leather. I've never seen leather with a golf ball dimple effect. It's more like something Seal team six jackets would be made out of. And yes, an off road oriented vehicle will have some body roll. This is as capable or more than most Jeeps and more capable than most pickup trucks and they have way more body roll and typically a less comfortable ride. Also, I didn't find it to be cheap feeling at all. But then, 35k doesn't sound cheap to me.

[@ridge7524]

Tried to find a vid on this that kept my interest.This video is cool. Enjoyed it. Thanks💯😊

[@ghlee2300]

Love these guys! I own this car and I love it. I always drive in sport mode because it’s much pepper.

[@briang813]

How is your fuel economy?

[@briang813]

@@border4554 You've been dying to make a smart-ass comment like that, haven't you? I appreciate that you care enough about me to indicate that I am too poor for the purchase, but that advice is unwelcome. Kindly return to your world of unfounded middle-class snobbery, remembering that actual wealthy people aren't busy viewing KZbin videos about middle-class Subaru vehicles or taking the time to read the comments section. Thanks for all you do!

[@WildernessForever]

​@@briang813 fuel economy is good. 28 mph driving like a regular person....26 when driving like your hair's on fire.

[@tinker1148]

There is a strap that you pull to recline the rear seats. It’s located at your hip point.

[@Veyronp87]

i agree that its a lot of car for 36k.

[@kjamesjr]

Cheap is a matter of perspective. $35k is expensive for a lot of people.

[@jacobsavage5880]

For real. It’s not a cheap car and I don’t feel like I’d say it’s made cheaply.

[@manwhalejoe6962]

I think what they are referring to is that the average cost of a new car is over $48,000 now. (Which is bananas!!!)

[@user-fw6xr3ue2q]

35k for a new car is pretty good.

[@Gopinathk17]

Yes, 35 is still expensive for lot of people, should be below 30k to call something reasonable price. Anything below 20k might be cheap. But the quality of this car might be worth the price.

[@kjamesjr]

@@Gopinathk17 The quality isn’t bad at at because I bought the car, but it still wouldn’t be considered “cheap” for a lot of people. The guys in the video are implying that’s it’s not luxurious. Whereas the build quality is actually very good, it just doesn’t meet their material standards.

[@ofcbob6391]

Brandon, do you drive like these guys around curves (like they are being pursued by police)? I get 28 overall. Love the vehicle.

[@connorbasile]

Please exclusively call the *Monroney* sticker just that- the “Monroney sticker” instead of “window sticker” just to annoy the people whom ever complained about you guys calling it that.

[@brandonpatterson3819]

Awesome review! I’ve got the Geyser Blue! What kind of mpg did y’all get? I’ve been averaging 23.

[@rmitchell1]

That really bad in class might aswell just get a truck for that mpg

[@Doc1855]

Add a K&N air filter and a Magniflow, Borla, FlowMaster muffler or exhaust system and you’ll add hp, torque and mpg. It’s worth the investment if you keep your vehicles for more than a few years. You’ll gain 3-5 more mpg and your Subie will be quicker.

[@Scybren]

@@Doc1855 My wrx jumped from 25-27mpg to 30-31 by installing a new oil pan of all things

[@capstake8788]

You guys are a lot of fun to watch. Great review very funny

[@panzer_TZ]

It's funny seeing all the perfectly clean Subaru Wilderness Outbacks/Foresters around DFW. Most people buy these off road packages to look cool at the Target parking lot and Starbucks drive thru.

[@Doc1855]

In the lower states, you’re right about people who buy the Wilderness. Up here in the PNW many people who purchase the Wilderness and use it for mountainous areas.

[@ELP1125]

It's their car, why you worried about it?

[@Doc1855]

@@ELP1125 I don’t think that they are worried. He was just making a statement. But apparently you’re butt hurt bc someone was simply speaking their thoughts. I know, I know, LibTards hate when Americans exercise their Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression. What I don’t understand is why they hate our Freedoms and continue to live in America.

[@WildernessForever]

I use mine to get thru Idaho blizzards while on the way to Starbucks 🤣

[@LULC0759]

😋🙋🏼‍♀️me that would be me.😂hate Target love Starbucks. Yea we’re mid 60’s live on acreage, house is off road and long gravel drive. We just love the look & safety Sub’s build in. But mostly we love those badges 😄

[@bertschuh5720]

in Canada it does come with heated steering wheel

[@Doc1855]

That’s awesome. It’s not offered in the USA unless you get the Touring model.

[@lagottooperator4336]

​@@Doc1855 Correction... The "32" package on the Limited also gets you a heated steering wheel.

[@Doc1855]

@@lagottooperator4336 I didn’t know that. Thank you

[@LULC0759]

Pretty sure Wilderness edition is not just US market. I’ve been researching for months. I’ve seen it’s popular in Canada and Australia as well. Just ordered ours last night! Also it’s a lot more then 35k. More like over 40 all in.

[@iamgaragedoorguy9562]

Cool vids

[@randyreynolds1045]

Great suv❤

[@howardfan99]

Love the review. Don’t love the Blair witch head mounted go pro view. Nauseating. But good review.

[@nicholasprice7004]

I'm literally comparing this vehicle with a CR-V touring. You should do a comparison video. I do a mix of highway driving, and I know the CR-V will hold it's value and get better MPG, but I just think I will get bored with a CR-V, even though it makes the most sense. What are your thoughts?

[@DailyMotor]

If you do mostly highway, I would do the new CR-V. It's more quiet and comfortable. I would only get the Subaru if you do some mild off-roading and activities.

[@davidb9166]

Subaru needs to make a truck.

[@ballathug8404]

Silly how Subaru offers the turbo in the outback wilderness but not this

[@Doc1855]

Only 5% of Forester owners bought the XT in the Forester so that’s why Subaru dropped the turbo from the Forester. An Outback Wilderness comes standard with the turbo. You can also get the XT (turbo) trim on other Outback models, at least in the USA

[@niuhuskieguy]

Outback Wilderness is 9.5" ground clearance

[@Doc1855]

Ralitek offers a 2” lift for all Subie’s. After installing it adds 1.5” of ground clearance.

[@apoozeo1715]

But outback looks like a hearse vehicle 💀

[@williamlong2682]

I understand Charlie’s point around the hypocrisy in claiming cars aren’t exciting more but bashing trims like this at the same time, but I still just roll my eyes at this whole “tuff and rugged off-roady trim package” trend in the industry overall so hard. Friend of mine had an interesting theory tho in that he thought COVID and the pandemic was a big part of what’s led these to really take off and become fashionable since that got so many people doing way more outdoorsy stuff and then thinking to themselves, “omg we need an AdVeNtUrE RiG to haul all our GeAr!” Could be a big part of it.

[@Doc1855]

Most people in our area but the Wilderness so they can get out more. They wanted a more capable Subaru for light to medium off road fun. We live in north central WA state in a very mountainous area. It should be noted that Subaru NO LONGER offers metal or aluminum skid plates as their supplier is in Russia.

[@Doc1855]

I wanted to buy a new Forester Wilderness, but I simply couldn’t get passed the Gloomy 1990 Grey interior colors. Ultimately I chose the Forester Touring in Bronze with Saddle Brown interior. My wife LOVES her Outback and likewise I LOVE my Forester. We get 5-6 feet of snow every winter and our Subie’s are awesome year around, especially during the winter months. If we want to go off roading we simply take our 4X4 pickup.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

Don't fall into the trap of characterizing a simple feature as a guilty pleasure you have to hide from others. If you like the annodized gold accents so be it.

[@tzolkosky]

Is that tape? Welcome to Ypsilanti!!!

[@brandonpetrilla1731]

Destination charge is so expensive because diesel is through the roof in price

[@tzolkosky]

Hmmm....Willow Run apt....I thought you were in my hometown.

[@DailyMotor]

Lived in Ypsi for many years, moved out to SoCal.

[@RM.....]

If only it had the turbo engine

[@Doc1855]

My dad had “StarTex” interior in his 1972 Opel GT, but back then it was called VINYL.

[@Skunked68]

So many “LOL’s” over used, but yours is a real LOL. Thank you.

[@chrissteiner9693]

It actually feels nothing like vinyl. More like a wet suit like mentioned in the video. Easy to clean too 🙂

[@Doc1855]

@@chrissteiner9693 Yes, just like in my dad’s 1972 Opel GT. I know what it is, I looked at the Wilderness before buying my Touring

[@laurielavallee411]

Is this a comedy routine? Apparently you don’t like Subaru’s. Oh well, it’s a really great car for the price point.

[@DailyMotor]

How much did you watch? We quite liked this car by the end of our week with it.

[@laurielavallee411]

@@DailyMotor still watching. Honestly, the negativity (sarcasm) at the beginning was a bit rough. Glad you liked it because it’s awesome. Owned three Toyota’s (two 4Runners and one RV4) so was surprised I liked this car as much as I do. After having to turn our Hyundai Palisade in due to lemon law I welcome the Saburu’s reliability. Merry Christmas!

[@Rightoffrost]

Just have to say, I live in Maine, home of L.L. Bean, and my mom had an L.L. Bean edition Outback. Subaru’s are incredibly popular here, and New England in general. And the majority of Subaru owners here use them to there full capabilities. Not just weather related, but for legit adventures. Lol As stupid as it sounds, it’s kind of a way of life. I also own an older generation of Outback, and it has seen some rough wooded roads as well as many snowy mountain roads. As well as many camping adventures. Sounds cliché, but true.

[@Doc1855]

I AGREE ! They’re Not a good representative for Subaru. They don’t have a clue as to what a Subaru can do. This is the first time I’ve watched them, and will be the last.

[@Doc1855]

@@laurielavallee411 We’ve driven Toyota’s for 40+ years and now after buying our Outback, we bought a Forester as well. We LOVE our Subie’s and will continue buying them over Toyota’s.

[@lolaoh2001]

Your driving makes me nervous 😂

[@Doc1855]

Sorry Guys, but you’re not qualified to represent Subaru’s. We Love both our Outback (my wife’s commuter car and our road car), and I Love my Forester Touring. For off roading we simply use our 4X4 pickup. Our Outback has Ivory interior and our Forester has Saddle Brown leather interior. We HATE the 33 year old Gloomy Grey or Boring Black interior colors from 1990.

[@jacobsavage5880]

This is the worst review I’ve seen. These guys know nothing about Subarus apparently and it’s pretty embarrassing. They don’t know that nicer sound system is Harmon kardon. Keeps making comments about the black cladding but don’t talk about why it’s important. And the badge is an awesome inclusion so I don’t know why they keep complaining. They were super negative to a really great car.

[@jacobsavage5880]

Also I’d be terrified to ride with these guys. They drive so wrecklessly and haven’t even taken it off road. Hopefully they replaced there tires after there first drive skidding around everywhere.

[@DailyMotor]

Ephesians 4:32

[@jacobsavage5880]

@@DailyMotor wasn’t very kind to the Subarus?

[@DailyMotor]

@@jacobsavage5880 I thought we were quite kind to it at the end! Sure we don't care much for the Outback Wilderness, but we liked this Forester!

[@angusmacdonald5300]

Ok, no point in watching this, as you guys are just being cynics