2023 Subaru Forester in depth review

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[@zeen2248]

Since my daughter was born, I have been trying to go from sedan to suv, after tested a few of SUVs, I decided to get the Subaru XV eyesight because the symmetrical awd can give us a stable comfort, dynamic driving compared to others automaker and safety features is top notch in class. Not everyone needs a turbo engine, but Subaru NA boxer engine is linear acceleration that my family won't complain.

[@chewdk6799]

no aircon in the rear seat is the most critical point

[@zeen2248]

@@chewdk6799 surprisingly no complain from my family 😀

[@chewdk6799]

@@zeen2248 great to hear. Do u feel squeeze in the front passenger seat after installed car seat?

[@zeen2248]

@@chewdk6799 I haven't try to place the car seat at front but my brother 178 height still feel comfortable.

[@franzeffi]

I have just buy a used 2023 Subaru. Despite its weaknesses such as poor infotainment, high fuel consumption in city, easily scratched driver window compare to my old car Tucson, I’m happy choosing Forester. Its driving view, comfort for passengers, smooth and safety handle with cvt and awd, comfortable seating - cargo space. It’s not a sport car. So I don’t need a 200hp car. When driving alone, I use S driving mode to have some fun. With Vietnam traffic, we don’t have any road with limit speed over 120km/h, so this car is not strong but okay for our traffic conditions. For long trip, the fuel economy can low down to 6.5L/100km. In city it vary from 9-13L/100km depends. About the design, I love it. It’s not a design you can love at first sight, but you will love it more and more.

[@samteo3066]

Subaru is the best example of not fixing what’s not broken.

[@lokekaryew8408]

Another excellent review, Bobby. Subaru is always for the discerning few

[@Wisdom2233]

Once you owned and drive a Subaru there is no reverse back to T & H or N brand .

[@bettinab3639]

the best review on a Forester that i have seen thus far. n i have seen over 20 or 30. So.. Thank you

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Thank you

[@torolu2021]

As a Subaru owner i don't even know so many hidden functions inside the boot. Awesome sharing !

[@Parker12612]

Brilliant review.

[@mohanrajssekar]

My favourite quote from Bobby in this video, “This panda doesn’t have his box.” Great videos as always.

[@TheKagaya1981]

Spartan. Been considering the XV and Cross...the XV clearly a winner since it inherits a lot of Forester design ethos...gonna wait for the new Crosstrek facelift and hopefully they still keep the NA 2.0 along with the new Hybrid...

[@chewdk6799]

rear seats dont have a/c

[@andyt.i.faridzaharudin2156]

as a Forrester owner (GT lite version) ,i am glad Subaru pickup the trim/body kit from GT lite version and apply it into latest Forrester 2023, as it makes the looks getting younger and bit modern. Additional body kit is no longer required, as the existing one is already good enough. That's why i bought it sometime ago

[@danialfpv]

When I saw proper Subaru, immediately purr "... prup prup prup prup pruppp..."

[@casparianstrip2000]

Thanks for the honest review, Bobby. You nailed it with the point that the driving is not as dynamic or engaging like a BMW or even a Mazda. It's refreshing to find a like-minded car enthusiast, as most people including some YT car reviewers would praise modern Subarus for their handling, when they are actually lacking the dynamics only to be assisted by the AWD system. The car doesn't throw you away at the bends not because of the handling dynamics, but the AWD corrects it, hence feels artificial.

[@boboiboy9350]

wrong 😮mazda is more artificial due to the g vectoring technology Subaru body roll isn’t obvious due to the legendary boxer engine which sits at lower place hence naturally lower down the centre of gravity and its symmetrical awd😮Awd only 😊offers far superior better traction on road

[@farko2122]

I wish that we have the US version of Forester with the bold cladding especially the Wilderness version. Such rugged and manly / outdoor looking car. Our version really start closing the gap between what is a Subaru should look like and why it is looking for like a CRV...

[@trustgtr33]

same thought on the left hand drive stalks on my 2018 xv, earlier XV's and those from SG imported from Japan has normal position. Proton at one time did this to somewhat pretend that it has some euro feel..😂..infact the europeans don't bother to do right hand stalks lol ..

[@Cl-hm3tz]

I feel XV has a firmer suspension and handles better on road (feels pretty good, I feel), whilst Forester has a softer suspension set up (too soft for my liking, would have loved it if it took on the firmness of the XV, perhaps focus on comfort or it could be better for off road drive (?)). Off road did not try, but the Forester has 2 modes on its X-Drive, whilst XV only has 1 mode. Forester feels a tad more sluggish vs the XV. Just my 2 sens from my test drive.

[@aliakbar_aj]

Put asside the looks, it is a very practical car. Only if Subaru engineer can move on and follow the current market design language, i think it would be a major success.

[@VuDucNhuan.2312]

Very nice..... it's great car....

[@midoriyashounen8967]

Miss your Cantonese car reviews 🤣

[@ronthomas380]

Hi Great video well explained, can you get a sunroof in extras with this model, The only thing that's missing that most other makes are now include sunroofs. Regards welshmam 2081

[@jasonc2029AD]

Yes agree with your point. When I was in Philippines & Singapore Subaru showroom, they have the same model as this with Big Sunroof & Memory Seat (Driver side). But it's not the same here for Malaysia market! I'm quite puzzled!

[@fhme-od3th]

Assemble it in Malaysia, make it more affordable... Those who afford 180K and above might go to more popular brand.

[@goog6640]

@BobbyAng-any info when the 2025 Forester is coming?

[@KotaCraftiEnterprise]

The back of 2025 Forester is looks the same like the back of perodua alza. Once u see it,u can't unseen it. Dissapointed.

[@SK-dp5oc]

Is there anyway we get this car on rental, we are on a vacation to Malaysia

[@limwiching2277]

If Subaru still not bring Subaru 1.8T engine for world wide market seems hard to sell with 2.0NA. also if not redesign modem dashboard with 10-12 inch infotainment screen than hard to attractive customer.

[@farko2122]

I vouch for this, 1.8T really is a tempting setup for Malaysia market especially relating to our roadtax ownership cost. Just inmagine 1.8T fitting it in an Outback making the price entry more affordable.

[@yangerek78]

Not everything or everyone needs a Turbo anyways furthermore with thturf and tumble 4wheel drive the last thing it really needs is a turbo system to go down south especially if u are hsving fun in some junglebtrack somewhere

[@EncikBeruang8698]

how does this compared to the on going Honda CRV 1.5T? which 1 would u pick?

[@bsk8275]

Honda CRV got no 360view, no BSM ... Not sure if CRV got similar like eyesight. You may have to wait for new CRV will coming soon.

[@EncikBeruang8698]

@@bsk8275 for me no 360view is totally fine. And Honda already have their own lane watch instead of BSM. Keep in mind that the Gen5 in Malaysia is already 6 years on the market. but it still relevant compared to new models. reliable and powerful 1.5T engine, comfortable ride, very spacious and practical. for only 160k. very good overall package. cant find any other SUVs that can fight CRV and at this price point.

[@Cl-hm3tz]

Btw anyone has the fuel consumption (l / 100 km) for the current version of the XV and Forester ?

[@paullim7668]

I bought it 140k 7 years ago, now it is almost 200k. does all so call new/additional features worth 60k?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Ringgit drop. Global inflation. No more EEV incentive.

[@time1187]

Subaru is rough around the edge but they get done what's their core tech --> AWD & Boxer engine

[@jasonc2029AD]

Hahaha...for the fancy seat i wish they were Alcantara!

[@yuxemo]

Can anyone who is SK's forester owner enlighten me about the FC during city drive? Is it bad? Was thinking to get one the Y2021 model.

[@bsk8275]

i drive very polite ... heavy stop/start ... many traffic lights... reach 10L/100KM. never try long run on highway yet. Can run around 550km per full tank.

[@jasonc2029AD]

Try setting to Eco-mode for city driving.

[@anotation2669]

Bobby, im so torn, 2019 onwards 2.5 NA mazda 6 vs 2019 2.5 camry hybrid vs 2020 218i bmw gran coupe? Car single user, just to & fro

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Mazda MX5 if it's single user. Retains value better than all of them above, fun. You can go for drives together my car club, have fun, meet people and won't be single user anymore. :)

[@anotation2669]

@@BobbyAngmalaysia cmi leh... mx5 in sg crazy silly prices, also need 4 door for occational fetching of inlaws XD

[@anotation2669]

@@BobbyAngmalaysia and tbh if 2 door , i would go for a 2012 toyota 86

[@batulaut]

Not some but alot of people love bodykits, even on SUV. I dunno why. I personally think SUV look stupidly ugly with bodykits. They already have cladding all around, then put bodykit on top. Why people? Why?? 😅😅

[@adrianrubi5012]

Pleiades Constellation

[@muhamadikmalkamarudin1149]

Dari tepi mcm toyota rush

[@danielganch]

Design and the price bye bye subaru

[@HLC64]

Frankly do you still recomended fan to buy an ice. Come on... Resale value when ev arrive? At least a hybrid?

[@BobbyAngmalaysia]

Not sure what you're talking. I see car, i show whats it like. What you wanna buy is dictated by your own wallet, not mine. EV, ICE will forever coexist IMO. For me, i want an EV for daily, I want an ICE for weekend drives just like some want a two seater sports convertible for weekends but they know they cant pick up friends from the airport or go long distance trip with family

[@stiwrc2002]

I gave up Subaru as their design has not improved

[@missypiggy2670]

Even mine one toilet alone is worth equivalently to your mont Kiara penthouse so this is real substance… loaning big to own houses and cars to appear there is the most unwise things to do.

[@muhamadikmalkamarudin1149]

Kenapa subaru tak popular kat dunia?? Ada ka servis atau spairpart mahal???😂😂😂😂

[@BencerCourt123]

Very Popular kat US especially kat north east. Subaru retain value better than mazda CX5.

[@jonyeo2513]

Their design sadly is getting worse and worse.

[@missypiggy2670]

Even if one day decided to stay Malaysia still will be in mont kiara penthouse or Damansara height landed than same car paying way lower taxes plus the cheapest spare car Hyundai matrix if possible so no wastage than what else plenty more for growth despite only using mine one toilet is enough for your third world pinnacle… you see if it’s poor’s man mentality they do big loan to afford cars beyond their actual means to appear there but real substance people can tell immediately who is the real deal so even your lifestyle is unwise how possibly knows much about businesses.

[@missypiggy2670]

be more down to earth this should be your actual stand get smt that you can afford fully not loaning big to finance cars that are way beyond their actual means this is poor man's mentality in this case they can never be rich.