Is the 2020 Subaru Forester the BEST compact AWD SUV to BUY?

[@serenityinsilence]

The forester premium is the best value in its class. For under 30k you can have a super safe and super capable suv that will last. Plus for an suv it gets good gas mileage.

[@mixailonemaga1253]

you can get Sport for under 30k too

[@PhilZwick]

Since my wife is the primary driver of this car, having the XT turbo power is a waste. And I drive it on the highway to get to and from snow and off road country in upstate NY when we go skiing and hiking. Thus the Touring is perfect. Which is why I just bought one.

[@Fuzzbrains]

I just got a Jasper Green Touring with brown interior and absolutely love it!

[@nickloswhitmire8292]

I love the green but the Touring rims are hideous! The Limited rims look so much nicer.

[@dukes1675]

I have been looking at a Rav4 until I saw that car...wow...beautiful. But 37,000 steep.

[@NeeNee_B.]

The green 2020 touring with saddle brown seats is my dream car! Any issues with it in hindsight?

[@richardsmith4187]

Your videos ROCK !! You do a great job explaining all the details about each car you review. Regarding Port Richey Subaru they are great and very helpful, not high pressure. I just purchased my 3rd Impreza from them ( 2015, 2017 & 2020 ) I like the dealership and drive about 70 miles roundtrip from Tampa and the staff is the reason. I studied everything Subaru online before my first purchase and after seeing what a superior car it is and also the crash videos I was sold. I feel very safe in my Impreza and wouldn't drive anything but a Subaru. Keep up the great work !!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that Richard. I appreciate you sharing your experience at Subaru Port Richey! Thanks for your great support!

[@peterwinkler8382]

Thank you for this video. We recently bought a 2020 Subaru Forester Limited, and we love it! I watched your video , and your enthusiasm about this Forester helped us make the decision to buy our car.

[@whoawoahh]

Peter bought one of these

[@jamessimonds7362]

We purchased the 2020 jasoer green Forester. We purchased the Premium model. After researching, we feel that the Premium gives you the best bang for the buck. We are very happy with our purchase. When you go to the higher trim levels, the price put us out of the budget. Can't go wrong with the premium level.

[@Doc1855]

My Forester is the first vehicle that I’ve owned that I don’t have to put the rear seats down to accommodate my wheelchair. This is huge for me

[@FishOrDie84]

As someone who is looking to purchase a new vehicle, you actually hit on all of the right spots, imo. It may be tedious at times but that may just be me wanting to get to the good stuff. I care about some things while others may not and vice versa... thank you

[@robbflynn4325]

Our 2019 has just reached 30,000 miles trouble free miles, drives great, we love it, it's not a Nissan so not worried about CVT!

[@TheColorchalk]

hi. what is CVT? we are in the market for 2020 forester and never drove Subaru before only Toyota's. how do you like it?

[@PTAR1984]

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[@robbflynn4325]

@@TheColorchalk best thing to do is Wiki the CVT to find out about it, some people don't like them and Nissan had problems with their version, but Nissan has gone downhill recently so no surprises. My best advice is to drive one, my wife test drove similarly equipped Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 (albeit the 2018), and the CRV but liked the Forester best for all round driving experience and because it came equipped with Android and Applecarplay. From my point of view the dealer offered us a good trade in for our old car, I like the fact it is non turbo, has good mpg, has very very good standard safety features, and it is made in Japan!

[@eloyrodriguez3362]

Awesome. Watching this three years later. Buying a '21 today.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Three years ago today! Planning to afford!

[@thedude2897]

My wife bought a 2019. Subaru of Port Richey tried to rip her off. The manager thinks he's cleaver, but he isn't. Went to Fitzgerald in Clearwater and got a way better deal without hassle. The Forrester drives nice though for what it is.

[@michaeltaylor8857]

Yes to ventilated seats, PLEASE!

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

Love everything about this car.....Really like my RAV4 Adventure but if I could do it over again I might go with the forester. The slightly beefier front end on the RAV and the CVT on the subie were the deciding factors. Great car though. Great review as usual Joe✌🏽

[@khangdo4959]

Im confusing between forester and rav

[@claireepowell]

@@khangdo4959Me too! What did you end up going with?

[@khangdo4959]

@@claireepowell outback 23 limited. Run great!!! It wont make u disappointed. I really love the big monitor, great for map. I love it when I drove from Baltimore to Rochester, then drove to Kansas.

[@TheDJMeyer85]

We just got the Limited Forester 2020 and love it. Huge upgrade from my 2012 Nissan Rogue. The only thing I will knock it so far for, when compared to Nissan, is the smaller storage space in the glove compartment and center console. I’ve never had a car that allowed me to throw so much in either of those compartments

[@AFMMD-q8]

"Or if you want to be healthy? About 3.5 Bananas" fantastic Forester review, great tips explained to the fullest, this will conclude my search, I'm getting the Forester Sport /in the summer sale.

[@jamessimonds7362]

I now own 2 Subarus, and in my opinion, they are go the the best in their class.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great ownership experience!

[@jasonkresock2196]

Your Exterior and Body reviews are the best going!

[@gracemon2oe]

Just bought this car used and in great condition, I am so gd excited.

[@natasa815]

My car,exactly the same even the colour! I would buy it again and highly recommend! ♥️

[@estherkaruga5520]

Thank you:)

[@thethreatwrestling.7053]

I can't wait to finish my lease in November to get the Forester.

[@NeeNee_B.]

Any issues in hindsight, or still a great vehicle?

[@jamessimonds7362]

Subaru should give the cross bars,with the rails. I like the Outback rails better. 2 reasons why we chose the Forester over the Outback. PRICE. The Forester is about 3 grand less. And the Forester is taller. It actually has more useable space inside. The outback is longer and has a better ride, but the Forester is taller and gives more headroom and better viability. I hope that Subaru will get rid of the CVT. I would like to see a better transmission. All in all, for the price, I like the Subaru Forester. The premium with package 15 is the best deal. You get more bang for the buck. The touring has more whistles and bells, but you pay for it.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right James! Those are some great points!

[@JG-fv9bv]

My 2.0D six speed manual Forester is still doing the business

[@RaitisRides]

I am so happy to hear Jon!

[@lapatrie6568]

Excellent well thought out vehicle. Looks good, reliable&well built. Thanks guys for another great review!

[@Mossberg590Mariner]

I know exactly where this is being filled! Sweet to see someone from my area. Great review!

[@isabella8885]

Beautiful but the rims? No, doesn't fit the rest of the vehicle 😭😭😂

[@Doc1855]

I agree. I have a Forester Touring and those wheels look like CRAP !

[@spmartin]

I just took the 2020 Forrester for a test ride. Overall loved the car. Wanted to point out that my cell phone (iPhone 8+) does not fit, lying down, in any of the spaces that Subaru has provided. Seems like a big oversight.

[@michaelroyal9375]

Just drove my 2020 Forester Touring on it's first road trip. Or I should say it drove me. I love mine, it's super comfortable. It does so many things you would never expect. So it takes some getting used to. You have to have the Harmon Kardon stereo. Also, although the window visors are expensive with the chrome trim to match the touring model, I highly recommend them ($200). Mine came with the oem mudflaps and rear seatback protectors. I also got ceramic window tent 20% on the driver/passenger doors and I think 70% on the back. 5% on the sunroof ($350). I also bought an auto start/stop eliminator ($100), it makes the vehicle more livable lol.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership experience!

[@NeeNee_B.]

How is the car now? Any issues in hindsight?

[@michaelroyal9375]

@@NeeNee_B. No issues at all so far. I have now owned it 1 year 9 months. I did end up buying a auto start/stop eliminator for it just because it annoyed me to turn it off every time I got in the car. The only other thing I don't like is the eye tracker (only on certain models I think). I have to turn it off sometimes but not always. I'm not sure why it resets back to on. But overall I still love the Forester and would recommend it.

[@whoawoahh]

FYI my local dealership let me know that any device installed in order to defeat auto start-stop voids your warranty. I agree it’s annoying and unrefined, there is literally no point for it being there. My fuel savings from it are minuscule, I don’t even know why I’m mentioning it.

[@1954patrizio]

Great Review...I can't make up my mind between this or an Outback with the turbo.

[@RaitisRides]

Go Outback! Way better setup!

[@chibbyylol]

I don't 'hate' CVT's but I do have a slightly greater preference for the traditional automatic with gears, but the funny thing is that the CVT is there to allow the engine to stay in the optimal power band for better acceleration, and to adjust the gearing for the most fuel efficient ratio when necessary; it kinda defeats the purpose to have it "shift" at specific gear ratios if that make sense. I'd just let it do it's thing and give in that I bought a CVT lol idk just seems funny to me lol. Maybe there should be an option in the infotainment to turn it on and off Great vid joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one! I appreciate you watching!

[@henryhonda8408]

I totally agree........ a CVT shouldn't have phony (fake) shifts...... deal breaker for me.

[@HiPlains1]

My thoughts exactly. Putting simulated gears is madness. I've driven a few and it more then a little frustrating.

[@loniberreth7440]

If you adjust the eyesight to “dynamic”, you don’t feel the simulated shifts. Interesting.

[@vincebuono2135]

Nice review joe👍 i like your how you are going cutting down on the junk food 😂😂 keep up the good job!!👍 ps that surbreau would be fun to drive were i live in Montreal canada we get slammed with some wild snow stroms!!!..vince!

[@thethreatwrestling.7053]

Hi Joe, I'm a big fan and nice review. The Subaru Forester is getting my attention lately. Is the Forester better than the Volkswagen Tiguan?

[@fireengineme]

I just bought a 2020 forester crimson pearl red premium nice options and getting 28.4 mpg I love it

[@gabeevans10]

Just wanna point out, any car I wanna know about, when I search it up there is a 99% chance I'll find one of your videos on it!

[@charlesweimer2842]

Love the reviews on Subaru

[@LS1007]

The Forester is a great vehicle but I wish it didn’t have a CVT. It IS about $8,000 less than a Honda Passport though but the Honda has a 280HP V6 and no CVT. Good job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@airmanma]

Rear seat reclines. Subaru got rid of the XT because there was only a 5% demand for it. They determined if you want a fast car, buy a WRX.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@RCGJR_]

Really excited about how the 2021 wrx/sti is gonna look!

[@RaitisRides]

It's going to be interesting!

[@martingb66]

Best SUV for winter in Canada!

[@orionstrongman2656]

Great insights :) Thanks for the in depth review!

[@lyndahammel9502]

We looked at the Forester in 2017 but the cargo area wasn't long enough. So we ended up buying a Kia Sorento. Many of my friends love and own the Forrester.

[@RaitisRides]

They are very popular.

[@philross1680]

Bought our MY20 Forester a couple of months ago (the top of the range model you demonstrated is known as a 2.5i-S over here). I am very impressed with the new Forester which we bought after an unfortunate purchase experience with the excellent but somewhat lacking in quality control ( at least on the one we had) new RAV4 Hybrid. The Forester really ticks all the boxes as far as comfort and ride. Power wise it is a little disappointing but overall it’s adequate, fit and finish are excellent. Yes the MY 20 now have heated seats but unfortunately misses out on the ventilated seats as you advised. I like that the US version appears to have a couple of nice standard features that the Australian version misses out on like the auto dimming rearview mirror, engine cover and a rear bumper protector. Overall the MY 20 is a great medium size SUV and although I’ve only owned it for a short time ( only a bit over 1000km on the Speedo) I am very happy with it at this stage.

[@branwhite5141]

Great review of Forester. I have a crosstrek which has many of the same qualities in a smaller package that works better for me. Great cars.

[@xlprincess123567]

I am test driving the subaru forester 2020 touring on Monday. I am super excited. I am going from a kia soul 2013 to my first subaru this December. I need AWD with living in Upstate NY.

[@davidchandler3086]

Onya girl, you won't be disappointed. Cheers to you and yours from Australia.

[@xlprincess123567]

David Chandler got my Forester touring 2020 horizon blue pearl with brown leather on June 30th absolutely love it.

[@Doc1855]

I Love my 19 Forester Touring. The narrator says that the 2020 is all new, but he’s wrong. The 2019 is the first year of the redesign. My 19 Forester Touring looks exactly like this 2020, except for the color. Mine is Bronze with Saddle Brown Leather interior. I currently have less than 12K miles on mine. Today is 8/4/23.

[@Doc1855]

The best mpg we get is 29mpg on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph. I usually get around 27mpg.

[@dustindenemark3326]

I love your Subaru reviews cant wait until I get my WRX!

[@RaitisRides]

You got it Dustin!

[@jamessimonds7362]

We purchased the Jasoer Green Premium. Really like it

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats James!

[@travelinben1966]

It’s definitely up there as one of the best, particularly if you’re in snow country.

[@thethreatwrestling.7053]

It would ideal for me because I live in Ohio.

[@piotryczek9114]

I love this car !!! Bravo for the leader.

[@gregherman4691]

I purchased a new Outback , it had RAB and many electrical problems from the start. After only a couple of months I had the car in the deanship for repairs several times. The dealer only deleted the PC history, did nothing to fix the problem, and does not supply the needed paperwork to prove I was there. This practice is still going on today. The service tech brags, "as long as I work here, no one will ever qualify for Lemon Law protection " Problems got MUCH worse. Full engine shut down, In for repair 10 + times, towed in 4 times. After contacting Subaru customers support, they said because the dealer refused to supply paperwork for your visits, they refused to refund my money for the Lemon the sold me. Car was traded in, because it would not work, still under warranty, still not fixed because they didn't know how to fix it. Lost well over $14,000 because Subaru does not stand behind their cars, or the customer. This is where Subaru will respond asking me to contact them, have Many Many times, they will not call back, will not follow the law.

[@xthluxury]

This happened to my outback 2020. Electrical issues. The car is trash

[@gregherman4691]

@@xthluxury Make sure you get repairs and requests IN writing. Subaru does not stand behind their cars, they will find and even make ways to get around the law.

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Motortrend got 9.6 seconds to 60 making it in the top 10 slowest cars you can buy. A Zonk to Subaru for a no turbo 2.5. Get the Outback XT turbo motor in this car.

[@sandyshoremann7524]

My 70 Buick Electra 225 convertible with a 455V8 with 510 ft-lbs of torque and posi took about 9 seconds in good tune. Under ten is not slow for a 3600 LB CUV wuth a 4 Cylinder focused on fuel mileage. Buy a RAV4 hybrid if you want to go fast. I don't see ANYONE going fast anywhere. Must just be unused bragging rights :)

[@davidalonso933]

Which is a better family vehicle - Outback or Forester? I'm thinking Forester because it sits higher up for infant car seats and cargo space is more than adequate. My other option was a Honda CRV.

[@RaitisRides]

I would say Outback.

[@Starbuckeddie222]

Yeah your right , Subaru was always known for having a bloody good turbo , surprised at that

[@whoawoahh]

Decent turbos

[@xBPxHolistic]

I like the color 🤔

[@LeadfootLou]

I’m zonking the exterior of this car. The interior of the car is nice. $37,000 can get you a top of the line CRV or a nice RAV4 hybrid.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@jjacob25101]

I liked the base 2019 Forester I rented for 2 days. I wish I had time to drive it, instead of moving house. I was impressed as is, just wish it had the alloy wheels. But if I was shopping for an SUV, I would seriously consider a Forester Sport. Subaru has some caveats with the potential head gaskets, blowing, and the CVT, but the former is usually for the high powered turbos, and more so modified, with increased boost. And the CVTs seem to shift well, and has not had much reported problems on this brand, from what I heard, so bring that myself and many others don't abuse or thrash our vehicles, it should be good to go. And I don't I tend going heavy off road, so I don't need a Toyota 4Runner TRD. Overall, Subaru would be my choice after Toyota and Honda, and right before Ford now. I would probably not consider any of the other brands, unless I had money to burn. But for any considering all the other high performance cars and trucks you feature, I would lease them, especially if you have a business and can write it off as a business expenses for your taxes. Subaru make so much great vehicles with such nice styling, and features. But my top picks would be a Forester Sport or a Premium or Limited WRX with the performance package. Yes, the turbo would be great, but I thought the Forester I drove had way enough power for what I would need for something like this. Especially when it has a CD player and auxiliary audio input jack, e en in the base model. A d the Harman Kardon system, or the optional Rockford Fosgate if still available on the Sport trim is a big plus for me.

[@HiPlains1]

The simulated shifts is a gimmick. Don't get caught saying this thing shifts well. Its doesn't. Not even remotely so. Its a rubber band like the rest of the CVT's. Cheap for oems to install but more expensive to service and performance wise far behind a regular Trans. Especially if your going to work it or tow anything at all. Lets call this what it is. A cost cutting measure for oems and one that helps their bottom line. A good multi-gear trans is going to cost more. But if done right, will still get you the mpg's and performance will be way better.

[@jjacob25101]

@@HiPlains1 Aware of that. If I get the the Honda Civic Sports or Si, I will try to fubd one with a 6 Speed for the first two, if I can get a Toyota Camry TRD ir XSE, I don't have to deal with that CVT.

[@Jmaninaz1]

@@HiPlains1 Subaru does not use bands in their CVT--they use a chain

[@MustangMuscle]

Try a CVT Subaru on a grassy Hill or gravel or snow. As soon as the computer sense's a wheel slip it cuts power to the wheels making it useless in a somewhat off road conditions. The CVT Subarus are not as advertised on mild off road conditions. As far as I'm concerned, CVT Subarus are road cars. I don't know what the 8.7 inch ground clearance is for since it really can't go of road. I've owned 4 Subaru's. The '06 XT went anywhere, the '15 Outback with the CVT ,that I have now, is a nice road driver and not at all off road like it's advertised. No more Subaru's for me with the CVT.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you letting me share it with you!

[@bennyjonparbo6290]

Nice compact SUV, except front grill and tail lights really its good looking

[@cookiemanlives]

If you had the choice between the Subaru Forester Premium and Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4 x4, which would you chose??

[@jesturmi]

Subaru Crosstrek XT imagine that, would buy it in a hearthbeat

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you on that!

[@jtwu8931]

Not as good as Forester STI🔥🔥🔥

[@TallRedThang]

Great Review it’s pretty nice even though I’m 13 and all I need to see the turbo back in that CUV

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Jerald! Fingers crossed it will be making a comeback.

[@PF-hm9uz]

Not after they dropped the turbo engine. I love my XT

[@joecromie7844]

With the extra performance and additional mpg increase of the original hybrid Rav-4 and the outrageous performance and E-mpg of the upcoming Rav-4 Prime; maybe Subaru will at least offer its 2.4 turbo that it offers in the Ascent, Outback and even its Legacy as an option in the Forester. Sadly we can't wait to see if Subaru ever offers this as we need to buy our new car by this summer. We've been waiting and hoping since 2019 model was introduced.

[@PF-hm9uz]

joe cromie I’m waiting for the new WRX.

[@kats1978]

I'm sure Subaru will bring back XT on Forester. I was looking for 2018 Forester XT trim, and it's so FXXKEN hard to find one. It is fact that people love and hold on to it, why not bring it back?

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@diftq8191]

Im loving this car, I go 90 on the highway too no problem - don't see many SUVs doing that

[@sunnygirl9691]

That's because it's illegal 😉

[@route2115]

Another great video..

[@RingsideTed]

Thank you for this!!

[@gregherman4691]

I purchased a new Outback in 2017. It had RAB and many other electrical problems from the start. I had it in the shop 10 times for repair. towed to the dealer no less than 4 times. Went a total of 42 days without my car. It was a Lemon. Even the district service manager told me to contact Subaru Customer service to get a full refund, as they could not figure out what is wrong with the car. After months of being given the run around, Subaru customer service did not refund my money as they should have. Major problem with the dealer, they do not give you any paperwork, to prove you were there in the first year, they delete the PC history, (destroy the evidence). I traded my car in, still under warranty, still not fixed. I lost over $14,000 because Subaru does not stand behind their cars. Toyota is looking better all the time.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so sorry to hear about all of the issues that you are having!

[@gregherman4691]

@@RaitisRides Thank You. After 2 years of fighting with Subaru, you would think they should care, but nope.

[@davewolly3682]

I’m looking at this and the Honda CR V touring. I’m thinking the Subaru since I live in New England with all the snow.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one! I appreciate you watching!

[@sandyshoremann7524]

Tires are VERY important. Some Forester have been equipped with terrible tires for Snow. I had a 2014 Nissan Rogue Select and it did fantastic in the snow. In CUV world, Asymmetric AWD is pretty meaningless. Not having a front ring-and- pinion preserves fuel and power when in 2WD mode.

[@celestepasq7158]

honest review!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for saying the Celeste!

[@blue43921]

Subaru gave me this loaner Ascend, it has this assisted eyesight monitoring HUD (shows a couple of colored lights on windshield), so nice, Option on Forrester soon? Hopefully.

[@nancyrosendahl5616]

Love the way you go to each area of a vehicle and state the pros and cons. I am looking at purchasing a SUV in 2020 and there are many to choice from. I didn’t like the new tail lights either on the 2020 Forester!! Twin exhaust, I agree.

[@spartan8377]

"i'm gonna go get a dog" lmfao

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you!

[@Andy-dc7hr]

If Subaru added the 2.4T to the Forester. They'd have to firm that suspension up also.

[@tntmyth]

You nailed the zonks on the Forester. Too bad you didn't get a demo with the saddle brown leather interior. The color really makes the interior look more upscale. With you on the hood struts. Seems cheap not to include them on a $37,000 car. Also you have to upgrade to the touring trim to get the memory seats and rear seat fold down buttons. Both of those features come on the Honda CR-V EX-L trim for $30,000. $37,000 is getting steep for a compact SUV. Can get a KIA Telluride EX with more feature for close to the same money. What's nice about the Forester is the gas mileage, great visibility, the oversized sunroof with a solid sunshade that keeps out the light and heat, the great cargo area for the smaller size of the vehicle, the wide opening hatch and of course the symetrical AWD. Probably the sweet spot on Forester trims is the Sport if you don't mind the orange trim bits. You get a lot for the $30k. The touring trim is great if the price is not really a consideration and you just want the ultimate Forester. Hoping they bring back the XT. The last XT required premium gas. The new Subaru turbo motor uses regular. Probably would bring more buyers.

[@HiPlains1]

This is why its unacceptable for it to have a CVT. Anything costing this much should never have a CVT. There are allot better alternatives. This will sell mainly to those that have allot of brand loyalty. Anyone with a clue will know this is a bad value.

[@tntmyth]

HiPlains1 Yeah. It's not a bad deal in the lower trim levels especially if you need it for snow. What can you get for under $30k with equal cargo room and no CVT? Toyota RAV4. Hyundai Santa Fe.

[@jincho5951]

I would to have STI package on this suv. 👍💯video💯👍

[@fernandovargas7562]

Cool information dude.. thank you

[@richroj]

love my 2015 FXT Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

I bet you do! It's a shame they don't produce them anymore.

[@rpslots2216]

Review the sport model on this

[@MrJudge51]

Ha. Im driving a 22 year old Subaru forester from first generation. Yeah. Turbo. Never ever let me down. 400.000 milage now. :-)

[@emoneybags1999]

Wow!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome Andre! Thanks for sharing that great ownership experienece!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree!

[@mlmitch3eli387]

I miss my Subaru 🥺

[@LukeO-1234]

Idk why but I really like that paint

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Luke!

[@academiaengineering5136]

I like better the forester sport rather touring trim level or rav4 because the touring is expensive and not a good looking interior and leather seats, and the rav4 adventure costs $36k and it doesn’t have a really nice looking interior. The panoramic sunroof is not standard, it’s optional so you gotta pay more. Also the rav4 infotainment system is laggy and old and exterior not well looking. Also with the rav4 lineup, awd is optional so you gotta pay more and fwd is standard in the rav4 lineup. But the forester sport is a better option over the rav4 because it’s $29k which is cheaper than the rav4 the forester sport interior comes standard orange ascents and cloth seats and cloth seats are more comfortable than leather seats. Also the forester tailgate opens and closes quickly but rav4 tailgate takes long to open and close. Also the forester infotainment system is modern and it’s less laggy than rav4 infotainment system. Also the panoramic sunroof is standard in the forester sport and in any forester trim level. And the forester is a bit more fuel efficient than the rav4 because of forester cvt transmission. Also the forester has 8.7 inches of ground clearance which the rav4 adventure has 8.6 inches of ground clearance which means that the forester has one more inch of ground clearance than the rav4. Also awd comes standard in every Subaru vehicle and it’s cheap which awd in Toyota is optional and you gotta pay more for awd and fwd is standard in Toyota suvs except trucks. With $29k you can get the rav4 limited standard fwd, but you can also get the forester sport for $29k. So I’ll definitely I’ll buy and drive home the forester sport. Also use my forester for camping and long road trips and adventure and upgrade it into a serious off road worthy like off road trucks. Excellent job Subaru 👍🏼

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@academiaengineering5136]

@@RaitisRides you welcome man

[@e21junkie]

I will give you 10 out of 10 twinkies for your reviews- epic

[@tommartin1223]

I love my 2020 sportage sx awd in grey. Fully loaded

[@molaroismorais1758]

That is one bad machine you got there, joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@ScottGlisson74]

Got a sport. love it. Amazing car.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad! Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience.

[@grey8ghost1]

I love your reviews, and I also love the sound of unbridled HP, (think Mustang GT, Hellcat etc,) However may I suggest a “zonk” for each review where we need to hear what the exhaust sounds like of every car tested. Especially when the test car; has an anemic 4 cylinder like this Subaru. Of the last several reviews the exhaust sounded virtually identical car to car. When the power plant warrants an exhaust test save that for a test vehicle with some real cajoles.

[@davidchandler3086]

Yo Smithy, if you want an exhaust that deafens the dead then go for an after market rocket ship one. I'm past my rev head days ol' mate and am quite happy with the note from mine, crikey I can even hear what the bride's sayin these days but that's only with selective hearing! Cheers from down under...

[@patyemrick]

Great review...I was told you can't get that interior color??? How did you get that I was told only brown interior. I agree want more UMF...

[@mark11967AD]

Great review as always. I just wish we could see the handling a little more instead of being “stuck” in traffic. Jk. I’ll be test driving soon.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Mark! That is a great point! Let me know what you think!

[@josey2490jr]

Thinking of getting a Subaru and the Forester looks nice btw. Does anybody know if Subaru's are very reliable ??

[@carlauditts8514]

We lease a 2016 for 3 years and no issues. My wife traded in for a Subaru ascent cause now we have 2 kids. I have a 2018 forester XT I love the turbo but I will trade it in for 2021 forester touring fully loaded like the one I have now. No issues so far . Just one of the fog lights doesn’t work. I haven’t fix it. So far 3 cars from Subaru and I’m just waiting for the 2021 forester to arrive to the dealer to do the trade. I can tell you for sure they are very comfortable interior space and the quality of the material is great. Lots of features and fresh style. I never have own Toyota because the outdated interior style and I don’t find them comfortable with the interior space. I can say that since 2018 Subaru is doing great. Also you can wait for 2021 nes cars with new tech . Hyundai Santa Fe for 2021 is going to be awesome.

[@elgreeko6241]

Subaru has many issues after 80000 ks. They are amazing autos , but I'd you want reliability go Honda crv.

[@josey2490jr]

@@elgreeko6241 well damn. Nevermind then lol. Thanks for the feedback .

[@dbkincaid1]

I’m on my 4th Subaru. 3 Outbacks and 1 Forester touring. My 2011 forester drank oil. Two friends have had their CVT transmission fail. My next SUV will be a Rav 4 with a Regular transmission. Sorry Subaru. I would have bought another Forester but no cvt for me.

[@JG-fv9bv]

If got an old 2009 2.0D with the 6 speed manual here in the UK ....if I ever change it ..it'll be for another 6 speed manual version

[@ParasiteQueen1]

I need my hood scoop. Not a scoop of ice cream. A hood scoop. More delicious than vanilla.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@jjacob25101]

Why not have both, when you can?

[@sandyshoremann7524]

How bout a fender scoop instead? I had a shaker hood on my 1969 Ford Fairlane 428 SCJ. That needed a hood scoop, not some Old Lady CUV. Ludicrous. " Granola Cruncher's Rebel Against Hood Scoops ... and Paper Plates! - Sandy

[@stroln]

55 series don't help the ride. In fact you make the ride harsh. Wider tires help with handling.

[@mathiaseshaghi3303]

Subaru Forester is really amazing car

[@njparady]

Forester is a great car

[@Giobemo]

Anyone else rewind to see if they missed the part where he drove the Outback and compared the ride to the Forester? Anyone else wait the whole video just to see that?

[@e21junkie]

I love subarus but not a fan of chrome and this forester looks so gaudy-the forester sport is the only one I like way less chrome and sportier

[@oldigger7060]

Be very wary of the models with the remotely operating rear hatch. Mine only works when it wants to and, when it declines to do so, it gives 3 beeps when the remote control is pressed and the only way I can open it is by climbing into the back and manually operating the hatch release catch from inside the vehicle. Repeated trips to the dealer have not fixed the problem and I'm getting too old for gymnastics. There is an obvious electrical design fault somewhere! A recall may well be needed, as I don't think I'm the only owner to have such problems!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that great info based off of your ownership experience.

[@butsukoy69]

For it to work, you should be wearing seatbelts and the shift lever set to park. Works every time for me.

[@oldigger7060]

@@butsukoy69 Not much use if you are coming back to your car with a loaded supermarket trolley.

[@harleymartinez4053]

When it comes to Subaru people get it like the Outback ForestER etc.

[@zhihangchen9228]

I got 30k budget should I get Crosstrek sport, Forester Premium, or Outback Premium? I will be using the car for opportunity to make some income such as deliver food, packages and some uber/lyft work as well.