I Pushed It A Bit Too Far.. // 2021 Subaru Forester Off-Road Review

[@DuaneCaldwell]

I love your honesty, Sarah! This video review is pure, unadulterated, authentic Sarah-n-Tuned. Keep up the real world reviews and opinions. ...and the Terminator jokes. ;-)

[@bruce9032]

I have a 2020 touring , its fantastic ! Averaging 35 mpg in 12,300 miles . If easy on the throttle I'm in the high 30s to low 40s . and that is what the dash monitor is revealing. Bought it new , no oil consumption in between oil changes . One thing I was impressed with that you don't hear is the turning radius is super . Came from a 99 jeep Cherokee that took me many miles. Its an eye opener how the technology has changed/advanced and safety is so critical these days. I'm enjoying each and every mile !

[@kevinroberts3593]

Great comment!

[@garymason7517]

Carmon Hardon, love it!

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Gump got farther up the hill than I thought it would considering it’s on all season road tires. Watching it pop up on three wheels multiple times and still going is still impressive for a minisuv. They are lots of fun on a backroad dirt road going flat out with all four tires flinging dirt.

[@Sheepleton]

I'd never watch anyone else review this car, but I actually learn something from your reviews so I watch.

[@leedanielson7452]

OMG You were on fire for 18 min & 55 seconds!!!😂❤️👍

[@RickLipinski]

Sarah's auto reviews are better than most other reviews. Down to earth real life.

[@timbrown9731]

The back cam angle is awesome, feels like I'm playing NFS3 !

[@Torsee]

Glad to see it still ticks when you shut her off! My 2013, ticks like crazy…exhaust covers.

[@georgehurtado9196]

Hi Sarah. I'm a proud owner of 2016 Subaru Forester XT in Quartz Blue Pearl. I'm glad that I opted for the Turbo model since this current generation doesn't offer it. Makes all the difference when it comes to power and acceleration. You were one of the reasons that inspired me to get one. Hopefully, Subaru will release a turbo Forester in the form of a Wilderness trim in the future.

[@unstoppablejuggernaut_of_force]

Sarah's sense of humor. Can cheer up the most miserable of people.

[@austenbin4068]

As one of those miserable people, I can validate this comment.

[@frankmorris4790]

@15:00 Yes Sarah, the same urbancentric virus hit the Honda CRV after 2006. Which is why we dumped our low mile 2011 and kept our 2002 and 2006. They live on a ranch and do ranchy stuff. Still love em.

[@tomswindler64]

You are a trip,reverting back to the lost days of youth,love it.keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@lordraiden5398]

I have a SH Forester 2.5 X 5-speed. It is on coilovers, rear lca's and other suspension goodies. Rides on 18x9.5 wheels with Falken Azenis RT615K+. It handles like a go-cart but is so slow it keeps me out of trouble with the law. Best of both worlds. Drives like a sports car but huge rear to haul stuff. Next upgrade is a bolstered drivers seat and STi 6-speed swap.

[@msnpassjan2004]

3:05 Sarah knows why we tune in ... gives most unexpected and hilarious bolstering test ... LOL

[@davidcarroll8735]

My wife has the Red Touring for all the safety features and the Memory Seats, which in 2019 was the only model that had them. Among the best cars we’ve ever owned. In the Northeast US, having at least 1 vehicle with some kind of AWD is very useful on the snow/slop front and seems like every 4th vehicle is a Subaru.

[@kathima6459]

That was a 8/10 on the braking hair-flinger scale!😂

[@silver33]

The bolstering test was funny :)

[@patricelemay1190]

Well ... Subaru goes where the money is , l live in Quebec/Canada and we get butt loads of snow in the winter and with the right tires the forester is actually pretty effective for jumping snowbanks and staying on the road when it's slippery a/f so yeah , it's pretty popular around here ! 🤔

[@thatpramzyguy]

Absolutely 100% agree with the review on the Forester. I picked up a leftover 2020 Touring model last year. Definitely had a lot of features and decently priced. The lack of a turbo model was quite the bummer. That was partially the reason for going to the Touring. Fill the void with gadgets. This is my 5th Subaru as it's hard to beat the AWD system. Living in a area that has snowy winters greatly influenced to go with Subaru. And to your point, Subaru does seem be trending in that direction that getting in long with the other manufacturers. It probably makes more sense on paper because it appeals to a wider audience. But that's not what made Subaru great. Won't hold my breath but would be nice to see it again. Also, I miss manual transmissions... 😥😥 BTW, love the styling of your Gump. Love that front bumper with the vertical spot door the fog lights. Not to mention it's a turbo model. I do love you reviews. They are not your normal "spew-from-the-brochure" reviews you normally see. Informative and entertaining.... A great combo.

[@IronmanV5]

Needs a turbo & a dual range manual. And to be offered in Forest Service Green.

[@digitaldoc100]

For sure on the turbo. Would like a geared transmission as that CVT drones under load.

[@BrianNC81]

And need a real transmission, CVT's are a joke.

[@ChrisParayno]

no turbo needed, but low speed gear box for sure

[@digitaldoc100]

@@williamevans6522 Whatever it takes. Would not buy the Forster with the current 2.5NA.

[@garyworokevich2976]

Thanks for the 360 degree rear camera view. Loved the seat bolster test.

[@jwelchon2416]

Only 576 watt's??!! I just find that astounding. When I was a troubled youte I had an Ford XL convertible with a factory FM stereo. It was probably 20 watts per channel and I thought it was window rattling!!

[@Gene1969]

You are absolutely right about Subaru needing to become more quirky with their designs and features. Quirky is unique. Unique stands out. People notice. Shine again, Subaru. Shine again.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

"Nursing home chic" - Classic!

[@JOETexxTRAVELS]

As long as that thing has a CVT transmission it will never go up that hill.

[@derfstang480]

I love it, brutally honest and relatable. One of the best videos to quote yet-to-date. "Nursing Home chic" "As far as the interior of this forester touring goes, you're all capable of reading brochures, ....", "Bolstering....." I'm ded lol.... "...durable and doesn't look like it was designed by Tupperware" It goes on and on!

[@daveclarke5766]

I wonder how many viewers watched this review not for the interest in possibly owning a Subaru Forester, but for the quirky tongue in cheek reviews that we all have come to expect from Sarah

[@1leggeddog]

Sarah : "I don't know how to switch off!" Also Sarah : "I don't want to be off, i want to be turned on."

[@Garbox80]

Well who wouldn't, who wouldn't...

[@markuslangguth7315]

I laughed my ass off over this one, too! :D

[@hitman0119]

Yeah I shot coffee out of my nose over that one

[@blairbrown4812]

"Karmon Hardon sound system" "Yes,I know what I said"

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@hitman0119 Yeah I shot ____ out of my _______ over that one. Glad you were clear on that.

[@kylekennedy21]

Sarah my moms 15 forester touring has the rear seat button and the power hatch lol

[@SarahnTuned]

My 15 forester does not.

[@kylekennedy21]

@@SarahnTuned what sub model is it?

[@coffeestocks3571]

Thank you for making car reviews fun...Cheers!

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks for watching them!

[@RiasatAbir]

@@SarahnTuned will you review the 2022 tucson hybrid?

[@300DBenz]

In short: it has the Heart Of Subaru, just not the legs.

[@philtripe]

i dont know what planet you live on but Subaru's have always been cars on mine

[@thewolf3889]

For some reason watching Sarah's hair fly forward in the braking test never gets old.

[@esohealth7935]

I didn't expect this at all. 🤣 Great review. Bring back the turbo!

[@nolangeorge921]

I have the 2021 Forester Sport. I haven’t taken it off road yet. The sport has a nicer interior to me and I like the sport mode and paddle shifters. I would love a STI version though.

[@HP-mx6jb]

I may get my wife a Subaru Crosstrek. Great price for a small 4wd suv for going off road in NJ malls. The rear camera mount makes it look like Waze on a acid.

[@carlpaladino427]

Nursing home chic, love Sarah’s humor.

[@dderbo]

Subaru isn’t the only manufacturer with the “Nursing Home Chic” they all do it now…gray, white, black, silver, and tan seem to be the only color choices at most car dealerships…..

[@Big_Diehl]

Street tires probably killing it. Put Toyo Open Country on my Crosstrek and it helped tremendously

[@ryzenforce]

Too bad you didn't use the only mode that would have made it to the top: Xmode 2 (or Deep Snow and Mud). Sometimes it is worth to know the vehicle's settings before attempting something.

[@Tetsujin-28]

We need a road test of your Gump with all the goodies.

[@Tony-ib2vm]

The beef hive is an aero device, to reduce the parachute effect of the bumper cover. The 92-95 vx civic had one too.

[@SarahnTuned]

Beef hive?!? Eww! 😆

[@ashman0071]

I think what you are trying to explain is that the symmetrical fwd system has equal length 1/2 shafts at each axle so torque steer is basically nil. You put out ( ahem ) great car reviews. Karmon Hardon - love your mind Ms. P.

[@NovaResource]

14:52 “The Forester shouldn’t be a baby SUV, it should be a boxy lifted car”. I disagree. The Forester is a small SUV. The Crosstrek is the lifted car (also based off the Impreza platform).

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Humpday Sarah!!! It's actually raining over here by Tucson International, forgotten what it was like, now traffic will suck. LIKE buh in engaged, will have to watch later. Stay excellent!!!😎

[@goldensaucer5116]

Nice review ! Would your recommend Outback over Forester? My first time buying Subaru. Just not sure which one to get!?

[@greybush919]

as a Forester XT owner I'd say the outback at this moment, though there's some info out there suggesting the Forester will be getting more power especially since most in it's class have received boosts

[@gamby16a]

That overhead shot at the 10 minute mark is rad!!! I can kinda see what you did with from the shadow, but it's still pretty advanced. I hope you do it on the road with cars here and there in the future. 🙂

[@Mdcumminsw]

Hey Sarah! I have the same model but in grey…I know, boring…but what wheels would you recto replace the factory ones to make it look better?

[@SarahnTuned]

BBS CH-R or OZ Ultralegera 😬

[@SarahnTuned]

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[@DeshMeister]

Love your reviews. Off topic, I didn't realize ankle boots with short-shorts was a thing until just now. OK. Going back to my mom's basement now.

[@mr.e2371]

OMG I love your reviews there hilarious was dieing the whole time great review.😂

[@e.l.9589]

They're, and Dying. I got you Homie.

[@e.l.9589]

@@martinc.720 I did leave a little meat on the bone if, you would like to rewrite the sentence using proper punctuation. 👍🍖😂

[@mr.e2371]

Y'all are killing me but thanks 😂

[@mr.e2371]

@@e.l.9589 Thanks

[@e.l.9589]

@Mike gonna, or going to?

[@Sportimus]

All these compact SUV's need a performance model option. I've test driven the new Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Forester, Chevy Equinox, Toyota RAV4 in the last 2 weeks and they're all slow turd-mobiles. Pathetic levels of slowness. Granted, they're not meant to be sports cars, all I'm asking for is some zest in them to make them interesting and perform better in higher elevations. The CX-5 is my last hope with the 2.5T. I'd probably be happy is Subaru gave the current engine a boost to 210 HP as that would liven it up enough. Otherwise it's a cool little SUV.

[@valdius85]

Sarah: there is a 1.8T in Japan already: Forester, Levorge and Outback comes with it. It doesn't have much power, but decent torque available low. Just like you wanted :) The engine is designed for economy, not for power. Saying that, the torque curve is decent,

[@merlinsk1]

I love your reviews! I could listen to you talk all day and for a tuner girl you are very very pretty…

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Best car reviews on YT, hands down.

[@IronmanV5]

And very very funny

[@Willdo7474]

This is the best review, you nailed the whole current Subaru deal!!!!!! We had a 2001 Forrester and ended up with a 2018, I miss the 2001 so much. It was weird and quirky. The 2018 is a really nice car but it's just not weird anymore. Also, come on Subaru, bring back the XT and let me completely disable the traction control.

[@blazingmaniac100]

Here's hoping they bring out an ooompf version soon then. Good value but could be better. Thanks for your continued good work Sarah.

[@edgyguy8240]

I like the style of your humor very much. You could be a great stand-up comedienne, if you so choose. I hope you enjoy whatever you do, and make lots of money out of it. Take care!

[@johnds6621]

do you have to wash it before you turn it back in?

[@SarahnTuned]

No

[@pcihector]

The hill you used to use previously maybe was a proper test.

[@jimcantrell211]

Love the review. My wife has a 2018 Forester. Your review had me thinking about getting one. Your remarks have me waiting for more power. I like the weird or unique version of Subaru also. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaydawg2357]

I hope they Listen to you Sarah. I agree, they are veering off in the wrong direction. OMG now im thinkin of REM: "Stand in the place where you live, now face North. Think about Direction, wonder why you havnt before." See, if they would just do that, they would be Crankin out some Cool Cars again. That one you just tested but Turbo and higher clearance, beafier diffs, meatier tires. Yes! Yes!👍

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

That's me in the corner↙️ 🧔

[@Tony-ib2vm]

If you use the brake and the throttle while one wheel is off the ground, forward progress might continue up the hill.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great review, Sarah. So glad you liked "Karman Hardon" sound system. Keep 'em coming.

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

Pause..

[@lilpeppa117G]

Very subpar Audio system I expected way more it’s nice in the front

[@LaddGardner4]

Great entertainment, personality, and perfect description of the neutered Forester. Great brakes that're mismatched with an anemic powerplant.

[@manifestSD]

Adaptive headlights are the business, though ... my Mazda has it and when they rotate through a corner, the car feels uniquely alive.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

How many years ago did Tucker have that?

[@AdamKing60]

The 1st generation of Forester will always be my favorite.

[@user-sp4nx4ho1i]

You’re kind of a weirdo. I love it.

[@jdisdetermined]

That is a really dope name. 😎

[@noemartindelcampo8880]

Maybe some all terrain tires?

[@tjr4286]

It would be better tires for the hill . I think the forester needs a better refresh and and STI gear . Come on Subaru

[@ashcadelanne8524]

I’m just impressed you recovered from falling into the abyss after that bolstering test 😅

[@DanganaTrince]

Subaru owners should try that hill with All-Terrain tires.

[@alexanderp4932]

You should be broadcasting in a worldwide network! But then again we will lost the exclusivity... I love your sense of humor, even though American / English is not my native language...

[@garrettyamada9821]

I'm wondering if the Subaru Outback Wilderness would make it up that hill?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@farahz8307]

Hope Subaru sees this review...completely agree with what you said re Subi's weirdness- had a 1998 model and loved it. Next had a 2016 one and loved it too but it was getting too close to how other SUVs are. Hope they swing back

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

If you went down the power path easy to put a turbo on it ,all the bricks and mortar are allready there. I sertinaly love my turbo sleeper forester.

[@ronforman6607]

It has car tires truck tires have more off road tread !

[@bryannobu]

Don't get me wrong, I'd take a long fair or foul weather trip in that Forester any day!

[@MarksWheels]

Its been a while since i had a japanese car and quite fancy a forester now lol. Can i ask what camera you are using at 9:54? I might get myself one for my channel

[@Primus54]

Extra long video appreciated. I really liked the 360 camera view during the rallying segment, even though I was getting slightly seasick! 😉 Nice color… looks really good on that design. Cheers! ~ John

[@RFXLR]

Bolstering test slayed me!😂

[@ColeSpolaric]

That color palette description applies to most cars nowadays

[@andthecowsaysmoo4]

I don’t want to watch a car review, and I’m still watching. I’ll be back to watch more.

[@87ssstans]

Love the review Sarah! this is for sure on the top of the list with the crosstrek!

[@borealestate]

Sarah I have two questions: 1) when you did your coolant leak fix on Mr Dos, back in 2018, how did you gain access the the opposite end of the bypass water pipe where three hoses connect (two big and one small) where they connect at other end is below all these other hoses and distributor and water inlet? 2) on you MacBook Pro you have a extension connection on left side of your laptop that you connect the accessories to ... where did you get that who makes it? Thanks.

[@JayLepisto]

Great review! I laughed out loud at the knitted quilt and ET backpack jokes. I thought ET might have to phone home if you ended up rolling the Forester on the hill climb attempt!

[@garageworker]

Loved my old forester, have a 2018 we bought new. Waiting for a turbo version to upgrade.🤞

[@spinnymathingy3149]

Keep trying on the hill climb, you’ll eventually grind it down flat and be able to get to the top 🤣

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Yeah, just send it then hand the owner the chewed up drive belt from the CVT like a dead dog's collar here ya go sorry.

[@ragrle]

@@InsideOfMyOwnMind That's just a load of baloney. Had to go there.

[@billyhill2488]

I straight up died laughing on the bolstering test (or lack of bolstering that is). Coulda done the beans test with a calendar, lmao.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Curly/wavy hair, straight hair….trying to sort out the recording timelines, lol. Great review as usual!

[@SarahnTuned]

Recorded this 2 weeks ago

[@mmancino1982]

I had a 2012 and a 2013 Forrester with the old 4 speed, before the CVT. Forded water halfway up the doors in the 2012, then on another trip it fell sideways into a pond. After insurance I got the 2013 and took that thing to some places it has no business going lol

[@stewiebeatle]

The G -Force on that poor penguin was cruel!😆

[@brianpeterson2078]

Ive done lift kits on Subaru's And yes no dought mud grips are essential. One question how many penguins can fit .lol only one ? Tho you are so spot on most people dont buy them for offroad. Love your new shop .you rock :)

[@timlanteigne298]

The look on her face when giving it the beans...thats the look of every unsatisfied wife, ever.

[@wallywallyblack1]

@@savagebob911 every women knows that expression lol

[@myc0p]

VTEC didn't kick in, yo

[@colesblack]

Hi Sarah! Being the owner of a Fozzie, I super hope that you will do a review of the Forester Wilderness. I have a Crystal White one on order and I'm excited. I know there's no XT, but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the improved final drive ratio and Outback Wilderness CVT. In some ways I am totally fine and somewhat charmed with the NA engine being that I have another car that's turbocharged. Would love to see you retackle that mountain with the Wilderness. Love the channel as always!

[@boogboog8097]

Nail game reaches new heights of glam 💅

[@rockervdrive]

Wish we got the Levorg here.

[@SarahnTuned]

Completely agree that the US needs those!

[@rockervdrive]

@@SarahnTuned Some of the additional features you can get on it are pretty cool. The rear emblem is actually a proximity sensor so you can walk up to the car, put a body part near it, and the rear tailgate will open electronically. The rear seats can also recline.

[@rolexr]

Great vid as always Sarah but.....I must say this hill was not the same hill that you climb with the Bronco or the Genesis GV80. This one was a bit harder and needs much more articulation ! ;-)

[@MrSleepProductionsInc]

Can’t wait for a review of the all electric Subaru Solterra 👍🏽

[@davidmahan4160]

Hi Sarah, their is a turbo charged 1.8 litre forester that produces 174 bhp and 221 Ib-ft torque; but it's only available in Japan and no plans to reintroduce a turbocharged forester to the US market. 😞 I totally agree there should be a STi Forester and yes they have ruined it. Bolstering what bolstering 🤣

[@elbarto4394]

Would you pull the trigger and upgrade to the 2021?

[@SarahnTuned]

That’s not an upgrade.

[@beachboy0505]

13:30 ‘Look how tiny this rear end is’ It’s what you do with it. Lol lol 😂

[@johneason6540]

Did you try this in x mode deep snow and sand, it is a low drive mode, crawls better. I have a 2019 with a body lift and yoko get tires that I put on. I have thru some amazing trails, inc. 12 deep volcanic dust by Mt Shasta, so deep the center of the under car was grading the burm. But this vehicle is way under powered. I have gotten 35mpg on hwy Tucson to Phoenix