2025 Subaru Forester | Good Price, Pet Friendly

[@milkacj5788]

The perfect car for my wife’s girlfriend.

[@joshknutson16]

😂

[@TheMarine015]

Or my wife’s girlfriend’s daughter.

[@uGotGot1618]

Plot twist

[@elisabethd1970]

Back seat comes with scissor assist 😂

[@silluete]

Ross geller?

[@TrojanRabbit521]

I bought my wife the 24 model because we didn’t want the all in 1 monster touchscreen. This vehicle is comfortable & easy. Normally those attributes don’t register with me (BRZ owner) but that’s my take away every time I drive it. Also will mention Ferguson Subaru gave me a positive dealership experience which also was new to me. All around winner comfortable, reliable & capable. Get your wife one for all the above and have a fun car for yourself.

[@ThirdBrainLives]

Okay Boomer.

[@lkjh00on89]

@@ThirdBrainLives😂

[@TrojanRabbit521]

@@ThirdBrainLives Not that old. Gen X here who got to drive fun cars of last 5 decades & saw the great bands. You’ll be stuck in electric cars half your life

[@replica4194]

I was really hoping they'd ditch the decade old vertical Prius infotainment and go with something new for the '25 model. I agree the previous generation seems arguably better and at a better price.

[@7318ify]

The new ford explorer looks great!

[@kylehurlbrink]

Previous generations sound system has been phenomenal. Seems to get big praise on most reviews. Hopefully continued due to the greenhouse windows.

[@sunnn13579]

Since there are tailpipe cutouts on both sides of the rear bumper, expectations are high that the JDM model's "Sport" grade will be equipped with a 1.8L turbo engine, just like the conventional model.

[@ak4939]

I measured the rear hatch height of the Foresters (and the Outback and the Ascent and the Acura MDX and the Acura RDX and the Mercedes Benz GLE etc) and NONE of them have a hatch height higher than 30" tall. The current Honda Passport does. So does the Honda Fit and the prior generation Honda HRV. The current/new Honda Pilot has lowered the height to UNDER 30" and so did the new HRV. From a pet friendly perspective, this is an important measurement, since a full-sized dog crate, is a bit over 30" tall.

[@gregdamitz9381]

1 reason I bought the Forester over the Outback was the higher roof for my height and my dogs box.

[@SeamlessVideography]

For whatever reason the front gives me ford fibes and the rear gives me the older version highlander lol

[@bxp1696]

It's as if they took the look from the previous version of Ford Explorer, but... WORSE. Also, it's like they could not design a front bumper so they said "eh, just use the rear bumper, they won't notice." As the title states, good price, that's about it. "Take me to the woods" That's funny.

[@MrSeveSeve]

Same thought, I was at my Subaru dealer for service and wondered why there were so many Ford Explorers on the lot.

[@bxp1696]

@@MrSeveSeve The Fords would sell faster than any Subaru.....we all know why

[@Fabulousprofound168]

Black it out and make it look like a police utility 🚓

[@jeanvaljean1475]

In Romania this would cost €50,000 naked. We are rich beaches here in Romania.

[@redwhite_040]

Subaru is expensive and seriously outdated in Europe. Even a Dacia is more modern and half the price.

[@Butterfingerme]

The new Explorester looks great to me! Too bad Subaru is improving all aspects except that infotainment. They have a big update out that is supposed to fix most connectivity and performance issues but time will tell if this one will be different than the past 10.

[@Par_x3D]

10:35 A sienna, odyssey, and a regular cab f-150, sorry Jack and Mark, the sheer practicality in that driveway kind of stole the show for me

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

I like the bronze accents, the rear lights, and the tail end molding. That said, I don't like the front end, but due like the overall boxy-er external shape.

[@JustinGreeneAuthor]

I'll probably drive my '17 Forester 2.5i Premium 6 speed until it totally falls apart like the Bluesmobile. I wish they still made an XT Touring trim like the Outback has as i'd pick one up too.

[@goatsplitter]

This new Subaru Ford Explorer is the most milquetoast car I've seen in awhile. This new model represents post mid-life crisis purchase. It's acceptance in car form. Death is coming, the kids are grown (and resent you), might as well buy this Forester to get you to your local 50ft elevation gain crushed gravel trailhead.

[@jerl.980]

Practical but any subaru without a turbo is very slow and annoying to drive. If you drive super smooth and slow than it is ok. I have an Ascent right now ( with a turbo) and performance is very good but that cvt is bad. I had an outback before that with the base 2.5 and the ascent is far better. Those are fleet car for me and it looks like i will get a Forester next…..i wish i could keep the Ascent.

[@polaris911]

They need to get rid of the giant touchscreen. It's buggy and slow, the rearview camera looks too pixelated to see anything. It blacks out and reboots randomly while driving. Turning on the seat heaters requires way too many presses.

[@drn13355]

I have had my outback for a year and not once has is blacked out. The bun warmers are one button. If this is too difficult for you to manage are you able to tie your own shoes? Maybe your mommy can ride with you and push the buttons for you.

[@matthewshultz8762]

@@drn13355 just because yours has worked doesn't mean all screens are guaranteed to work reliably. No matter how you cut it, increasing dependence of basic car functions through a screen is bad for redundancy and right-to-repair. That screen breaks, or the computer glitches out, and there goes all your interior functions.

[@NotCommanderShepard]

Subaru makes great cars. Too bad their entire UX department is just one crazy dude who only accepts canned tuna as payment.

[@rallysauruswrex]

New UX system and horizontal display coming very soon

[@chrislim7976]

Im sure the slab in the middle was not a popular decision. Very un Subaru like

[@aprtur]

​​​@@chrislim7976 the current interior steered me away from even considering the new WRX. I'm fairly forgiving, but the current interior UX is that frustrating and awful that I wouldn't want to live with it full time. It's a shame because I actually really liked the prior generation interior.

[@chrislim7976]

@@aprtur Trust your instincts. You can't make yourself like something when it makes no sense.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

😂😂😂

[@skiddmcmarx5368]

Although I'm unlikely to buy one, the Forester is a car I do admire. Subaru is probably the only brand with such a huge range of accessories to make the lives of your pets safer in the car.

[@dfsdh432v9]

subaru owners love thire car and pets.

[@StanMenski]

Thank you for observing regular cars for regular people. Appreciate it a lot!

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

You know when Jack approves a car that not a Porsche or BMW the you know that car is really good!

[@158158cow]

I feel that the seat comfort is enough to rule the car out for a decent amount of people. Ergonomics are by far the most important factor in choosing a car (if you’re spending a lot of time in it)

[@GaryShellberg]

@@158158cow Seat comfort is subjective, you have no idea untill you spend some time in it yourself. I have driven vehicles and came away with completely different impressions than some of the reviewers.

[@jozo8070]

@@158158cow We have a 2020 Forester and its the most comfortable seat we've ever experienced and we're quite picky. of course I respect jack's opinion very much. maybe its a taste thing, maybe not, maybe Subaru changed it in the new mode. BTW we have cloth seats.. cant stand the leather type.

[@Hefe179]

@@158158cowI think they’re pretty comfortable

[@angelgjr1999]

Subarus are great

[@spencermain6686]

How dare you disparage Subaru's CVT by calling it Xtronic! It's the Subaru Lineartronic CVT. Xtronic is Nissan's CVT.

[@MrDolphinDives]

Petition to rename the Portland Trailblazers to the Portland Foresters

[@ktakashismith]

I couldn't get over how bright the interior space is. Compared to a lot of the other CUVs you've tested, the Forester really has an incredible greenhouse. I found myself looking out the windows the whole time during your drive segment, something that's not as easily done in, say, a Mazda CX-50.

[@peglor]

It would be even brighter if the cover on the glass roof was open.

[@loseerich493]

I would spontaneously combust if I had that thing during a Vegas summer.

[@oliverroo59]

That's why my mom got a Forester, because she sucks at driving and it's easy to see out of 🤣

[@jetplume]

@@loseerich493 There's something called window tint

[@loseerich493]

@@jetplume Yes, & no matter how great the tint (I've been running tint in my cars, trucks, RVs, & in some vestibule areas at my work going back to the early 1990s), it's never as good as something other than glass in its place. There's also boatloads of states around the U.S. that are popular-tint-hostile, or outright/essentially flat just tint-hostile.

[@gonepostal9101]

All you need is a bike rack on the back for your e-bikes, and you have the “Official Car Of Retired Tourists Who Randomly Stop In The Middle Of The Lake Superior North Shore Scenic Highway For No Apparent Reason.” Long title, but they’ve earned it.

[@Brennanwarren12]

the life of a retired tourist sounds pretty good right about now.

[@davidj4662]

Car for NPC's.

[@mrtriathlondude]

You've described my grandparents nearly perfectly, except that they drive an Outback

[@BaldKiwi117]

If they're retired it sounds like they're winning. I wish I was lmao

[@gonepostal9101]

@@BaldKiwi117 unfortunately, when they stop randomly on the only road between Duluth Mn and the Canadian border, their retirement usually ends quite tragically.

[@JM-nz8gw]

Car is superb, but that HVAC/Infotainment alone drives me away

[@wonderboy1998]

Yes... I really dislike that I wanna be Volvo HVAC/infotainment, looks so out of space

[@funkyfurballs1078]

It's so ugly!

[@pattycarljackson]

@@wonderboy1998HVAC should not in the infotainment.

[@oliverroo59]

Rumors is the next gen Outback (2026) & all future Subies will have a horizontal display and digital gauge cluster borrowed from Toyota

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Bye

[@LLG47]

Whenever I see one of these driving I half expect to see a golden retriever with gray braided hair driving.

[@oogabooga72]

Aka violent ANTIFA member / commie

[@c0sm0nautt]

I just can't get past the infotainment system. Too big and gaudy. Give me something smaller with all physical controls like Honda, Toyota and Mazda are doing.

[@jblyon2]

I rented a Volvo a few months ago with a similar infotainment screen setup. It wasn't this big and I already hated it. I just rented a Hyundai, and while the screen was as unresponsive as my 10 year old Camry (which is totally inexcusable these days) I at least didn't need to use the screen for any core functions, they all had physical buttons.

[@Hefe179]

@@jblyon2the new Volvo screens are trash, the Subaru ones aren’t great but are definitely better

[@Userxxx840]

Yep, my Camry’s touchscreen is only for CarPlay. Everything else is physical.

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Go elsewhere

[@jblyon2]

@Hefe179 Oh I had to totally reset it every 2 out of 3 times I drove the car, which disables half the car's functions in the process, just to get the audio to work. Like there would be no turn signal indicator noise, chimes, etc in addition to music until the entire system was reset. Doing a search revealed it was a known and totally unfixable problem on that model going back several years. Utter trash!

[@scottieray]

Official Car of Colorado...they are everywhere there and it makes perfect sense.

[@atticstattic]

Indeed, they breed in Salida...

[@onefastr6]

I have a 2021. I am not a liberal, senior citizen nor am I a lesbian. lol.

[@alexelliott5022]

happens now and again...

[@tigim101]

I f***** died laughing at a "hint of understeer" lmao

[@armaniortiz6011]

Literally was dying laughing with them too 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joetarrant99]

@@armaniortiz6011 Did everyone else miss that? I started crying.

[@hariranormal5584]

Absolutely didn't expect that. amazed it didn't trip over LOL

[@rickygforce4217]

I drive one of the older ones and roundabouts are a great time - feels like steering a ship through a storm lmao

[@evac311]

That was the hardest I've laughed in a long time. That joke was just quintessential savagegeese stuff

[@jfmarzulli]

As a Subaru Ascent owner... the Patagonia shirt is just on point. Northface would also be acceptable.

[@expsterm1]

I own a 2015 Forester, bought it in 2017. No issues whatsoever. Probably one of the best practical all-around SUV on the market for the price.

[@emotionz3]

My sisters 2015 Subaru needed a new shortblock (under warranty) after just 2 years didn’t even make it to its third oil change. Dealer was really tight lipped about what the failure was but we later found out the oil pressure was so low it caused it to seize while she was on the highway due to a clogged pickup with sealant. Naturally all these warning lights came on the dash and she kept driving but considering it was in the winter and freezing outside, there weren’t exactly any good options and figured she’d try to make it home. This is a really ridiculous, common problem, that gives me pause about buying a Subaru when you have a company that gets so much complex shit right and so much basic shit wrong.

[@sheehanmichael1474]

Same! Hard to let it go

[@charlesgentry3758]

Anything pass 2018 have huge electricle issues.

[@legatus9081]

I think those rims look very good

[@Enigmaception]

​​@@trdpro2grfks *Alloys Wheels are the combination of the tire and the alloy. Words have definitions for a reason. Please save this vehicular nomenclature

[@BoneStack117]

*donuts Anything round and yummy looking is a donut. Please save the baking goods

[@tyhyhh]

No lol ​@@Enigmaception

[@steve8803]

@@Enigmaception Alloy refers to the metal material(in aluminum alloy wheels, aluminum is the predominant metal and is mixed with several other metals). Wheels can also be made from steel, carbon fiber, titanium etc. Back in the day magnesium wheels were popular(commonly referred to a mags).

[@DiscoFang]

@@trdpro2grfks * rims. It's a car thing. The non-tyre part of a wheel is indeed referred to as rim in cardom. Your nomenclature is deeply non-car.

[@hduncan2587]

A lot of people say it looks like a Honda... I see a Mitsubishi. And historically, Subaru is pet friendly, but that doesn't mean pet proof by any means. The soft-touch surfaces are some of the worst for holding up to a the pokey points of pooch paws-- door card tops and center console lids are constantly riddled with dog dimples in countless Subaru's we recondition at my job. Honestly, my dads 2009 Sonata Limited shows less signs of his Staffordshire than a Subaru does with a Maltese.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Its my dogs' Subaru. They can do whatever they want to their car. I'm just their driver

[@Hefe179]

They also have protection accessories for that stuff tho so that’s good

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

Uhhhh… the front end is a near identical replica of an earlier gen Ford Explorer especially with the similarly sized/shaped/colored blue Subaru logo and yes, the rear end looks like a Mitsubishi.

[@J.W.W.]

100% this is a 7/10th Explorer

[@goatsplitter]

I see a ford explorer

[@oliverroo59]

Thanks for this review. This is exactly how I feel about my Outback. It's an honest vehicle. It isn't fast, or sporty, but it looks good, it's easy to live with, comfortable, solid feeling, and it's tremendously capable in the snow. Thoughtful touches abound, like a washer that sprays the backup camera and the cool integrated crossbars. For $37k I got heated seats, a heated steering wheel, adaptive LED headlights, Reverse Auto-Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, automatic high-beams, LED foglights, a trail camera, Harmon Kardon audio, Eyesight, blind spot w/ auto emergency steering, a sunroof, wireless carplay, auto-dimming side mirrors, etc. The naturally aspirated Outback - particularly the Onyx Edition - is a tremendous value.

[@boy638]

They made the face look like an older Explorer

[@uncalm]

You'll never understand Subarus until you've driven one 300 miles on 2 lane highways through the rural upper midwest in January. They're hugely confidence inspiring in snow and on gravel/dirt in a way almost nothing else is. Would I take one rock crawling? No way, I'd get a 4WD for that. But for snow/gravel/dirt? Nobody else's AWD is even close. Subaru is a very conservative brand by nature and they don't have the budget of the bigger makers, but there's a reason people keep buying them and keep putting up with the crappy screens and the 180hp motors: the drivetrain.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

I have the 2024 Subaru legacy premium and I love the confidence and no drama from the AWD..... never have to worry about winter weather or rain....it just goes

[@brandongittelman]

Competent AWD systems aren't that special anymore.

[@shashankshekhar2611]

no argument there, I work with Forestry and all of our vehicles are 3-9 year old Subarus and Nissan Frontiers and they get the job done in rural BC, Canada

[@_wallnutz_]

Can they just make them modern using the older good looking body shape.

[@atticstattic]

Amen

[@derekisthematrix]

Ha and here I thought they finally got away from that body style. While it does look similar to everything else out there, I like it more than the old one. Less car and more SUV looking. To each their own of course!

[@reintgenrc]

Is it just me or did they make this car super ugly? Too many angles, the wheel arches, etc. It barely resembles the old Forester IMO. The weird textures on the dash...

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

This is Subarus problem, underpowered and CVT. Also, head gaskets.

[@richardfridie8963]

As vehicles in this class reach $40K, and eliminating gas mileage as a factor, would you buy one of them over a 2021 Lexus RX 350

[@zibzibber6458]

I can guarantee the answer is no from most informed opinions. That platform is a very reliable transmission with an equally reliable engine with very high quality moving parts. It’s the best selling Lexus SUV for a reason.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

It’s the CVT that kills me. If I was looking for a vehicle that was automatic, and not manual, the CVT trans is the last trans I ever want to have a I love everything about this Subaru but I simply would never buy it for this reason.

[@spunkush]

The CVT really isn't bad. I drive manual cars and automatics. My 2017 Subaru Imprezas CVT is just fine.

[@eliasramos8670]

Holy crap, who designed the infotainment UI? It looks legit so ugly, clunky, and amateur. You’d think they would be able to make a decent infotainment system considering we’re in 2024 lol Clunky ass lookin screen. Horrible.

[@elimcfly350]

I see they still haven't fixed the one thing that prevented me from considering these. 180hp in a full-size SUV is way too low by modern standards. Also, CVT transmissions shouldn't exist.

[@scotts6702]

Ick. No

[@19hundoc47]

Gross 🤢

[@kevinn1158]

How did you guys do so many launches like that and NOT destroy your neck muscles? You guys look like a "couple" out with their Birkenstocks on, going to the Costco.

[@digitalkov]

I realize ppl don't buy Subarus for its looks.. but, jeez.. can't they put some effort? This would look outdated even 15 years ago. 😂

[@Mr-ed5ep]

Price point is a great point, but it seems like it is 2 generstions behind with tech and mechanics. So is it a good deal when you figure the biggest factor in price for manufacturers is warranty work and recalls?

[@thedkracing]

I hate my 19 forester it’s such a cheaply made car, I only have 58k and the seats are cracking and falling apart,center console material is wrinkling from my elbow resting on it, radio is super laggy and don’t hold memory

[@mojogustavo336]

That sucks bruh I love my 2014 Subaru outback it has a 6 speed manual and the interior is holding up fine. The down side it breaks down constantly…Going to get fixed AGAIN tomorrow. Probably just go back to Toyota for my next car lulz.

[@charlieherring8458]

The level of laziness from Subaru astounds me. They put no effort into their cars, they’re outdated and more expensive than their better rivals.

[@G16E-GTS_]

Looks like you guys are not taking it seriously anymore ... the arrogance that reviewing anything but supercars is below your paygrade, is NOT what we liked about your channel. We liked honest and analytical / serious reviews regardless of how slow and bad was the drive , but ... now that you got some means and some comfort and daily some better cars made you lost your touch and the originality and honesty that made you different ...now you're not even trying, or pretending ...

[@brianklamer3328]

I hope their joint venture with Toyota would permit an Aisin Warner 6 or 8 speed automatic transmission behind the boxer motor.

[@slipknotron1626]

Are we ever going to get away from the tablet infotainment system.......

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

The outgoing 2024 model was a super duper value play, especially in the lowest two trims. The 2025 is a new body, carryover powertrain, and the huge Subaru screen nobody loves for a couple thousand more. Other parts of the general Subaru value is being able to factory-order exactly what you want and not paying for extras you don't, and usually being able to order for $1000+ dealer discount, combined with their often good financing rates, 2-4%.

[@replica4194]

Yeah, I'm not sure they improved the Forester enough between generations to justify the price increase. The '24 model was a great value. The '25 is just okay, and I'd prefer the older infotainment.

[@peglor]

Any comment on the issues they've had, at least historically with the CVT overheating and shutting itself down when it's driven slowly off road? The CVTs are the reason Subaru have been off my list of potential car options for years 😞. That and them no longer making the Legacy turbo wagon, which was fantastic despite the interior being pretty cheap and nasty.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It's losing its tall wagon look. That's a shame. not everything has to look like a boring crossover.

[@international-arms-dealer]

180hp/180tq in 2024? with a CVT? hard pass for me.

[@Tibchy91]

Never again I'm buying a Subaru. They aren't as reliable as they say, the seats are uncomfortable, the n/a engines with that cvt are slow and sluggish. I don't know how's the sound isolation in the new models, but in my 2015 Forester I get half deaf in highway speeds. High fuel consumption, old tech. Yes, the AWD is one of the best but who buys a Subaru for offroading? Really a Suzuki for half price does the same on a dirt road... (and many fwd cars too if you know how to drive and select tires). Here in Europe they are also expensive. Oh and the design issss... well I won't say ugly coz that's subjective, but let's say "random" at best. And according to my observations, only people that mostly owned Subarus only buy them... perhaps a couple diehard badge fanatics, but that's it. It's a no for me. Subaru as we knee it in the 90's is looong time dead. It became a "everyday car for everyday people" that dress up not to be naked.

[@theodorekell]

Totally overrated. Agree. I had a guy - "subaru great, I buy them all the time" he said. And then he told me all the repairs he had done.... I was thinking, "dude, you could drive a good car without any of these. may be some."

[@Tibchy91]

@@theodorekell They all act like it's the best car brand ever, yet they never driven anyhthing else. Subaru is like a bad religion almost.

[@rjbiker66]

What an ungainly stance

[@billyrock8305]

Topgun car 🚙 Infotainment system is insufferable and dangerous. Copy Honda. More physical buttons. Can’t buy this car because of this disaster. 😢 Awesome value for the money 😊

[@Cal94]

That front end could be a RAV4, or a ford explorer… this thing looks the NPC SUV that merges in front of you in American truck simulator. Granted, for low to mid 30s, I suppose that’s not the worst thing

[@tails300]

37k for an underpowered 2.5 flat 4, a soul sucking CVT, and mediocre fuel economy. No…absolutely not…throw the whole thing away along with hideous in dash tablet.

[@minnybiker4505]

I just had one of these while my 23 Outback was in for some minor warranty stuff. I was very impressed. If I could take my Outback seats and put them in the Forester, it would be pretty tough to beat...

[@shrimpgordita]

Until they upgrade their infotainment system beyond Android Ice Cream Sandwich, I'm not buying a Subaru

[@eldaino99934]

Looks a bit more generic, imo, than the previous generation. Those seats look terrible though; the premium is still the best trim. Sucks they haven't addressed how short the seat bottoms are, and this is coming from someone who is 5'8. Friendliest to pets award still goes to that special version of the Element Honda used to make; pet print everywhere, you could hose it out (applies to all of em, sans the SC), a built in ramp to the hatch, specific A/C vents for the back cargo area and built in water/food holders.

[@Healthy.Whole.Dauntless]

I just purchased the 2025 Forrester. Love it! Just what I wanted for car camping and travel.

[@Cazador60140]

I bought mine i 2025 , it is still in the yard as I can not afford to buy gas

[@Hotsaucedeluxe]

Put the turbo back in the Forester Subaru.

[@Hefe179]

And it won’t sell again lol

[@angelgjr1999]

I don’t want to worry about blown headgaskets again 😅

[@MrCarGuy]

Another lackluster product as usual from Subaru. And surely lackluster in long-term reliability too

[@AccessDEANied]

i wish they would bring back the turbo

[@matthewshultz8762]

I would settle for a hybrid like the CRV. But keep the symmetrical AWD. Honestly, hybrid torque along with a true locking set of diffs would make for a great "XH" platform.

[@BTC909]

Nobody bought them.

[@amw2822]

I did. The heart of a WRX in a lifted box. But yea it wasn’t a big seller and most buyers don’t want to shell out the extra cash for the performance.

[@BB-wz6bx]

@@matthewshultz8762 A hybrid is coming out next summer in Japan, there is another hybrid with the e-boxer but the battery is incredibly insufficient though.

[@angelgjr1999]

Bring back the turbo Subaru Forester ST

[@suppaman19]

Why is this channel recommending vehicles that they say they have issues with the seats. Bad seats should equal auto no right up front. Too many other good vehicles in the market that don't have bad seats.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Obviously a valid choice in the segment, but the huge screen alone would push me to pick the CRV over this. Wish it had more physical controls.

[@kingkong2413]

My girlfriend and I currently own the 2025 Subaru forester sport. Here’s my few cons and pros with this car. ( just my opinion) Cons: wireless charging is wack. I have a iPhone 15 it would register for a sec that it is charging then it would not recognize it. My case is wireless charging compatible but it doesn’t want to register. I had to take my phone out of my case just for it to charge. 2: I felt like the car should’ve came dual exit instead of single exit exhaust for their “symmetrical” part. 3: (putting this together) the forester should’ve came optional with just the audio upgrade itself instead of having to get it with the power lift gate, we opted without the power lift gate. The key fob is pretty annoying as they have the lift opener button, but if you don’t have the power gate that button is rather useless. I would love to see if you didn’t have the power gate that button would just pop the lift gate ajar so you can just lift it up instead of being a useless button that makes noise. 4: As many of you guys said Subaru Fordester 😂, yes it does look like a ford. 5: Biggest thing for me is the auto shut off when you’re at a red light. I understand it’s for fuel efficiency but it’s annoying as hell and puts more stress on the starter motor. Yes they have the button to shut it off, but you’ll have to constantly turn it off every time you start the car up. Pros: the video doesn’t do it justice, but the bronze looks nice in person. That’s what attracted me to the car right away. 2: the rear gave me a retro style look to their old forester. 3: Much more space. My sister and brother-in-law has a 2019 RAV4 adventurer, and my mom has a 2024 RAV4 LE though both cars are somewhat comfortable, the forester sport felt way more comfortable for longer rides. 4: the forester sounds better via engine noise. Yes we live in a time of cvt being the norm so y’all need to stop crying about it. To the untrained person when they drive the RAV4 the sound it makes is almost like a meat grinder. You would think something’s wrong with the car. But the forester sounds much more smooth. 5: Pricing, the forester sport came in at 35k~36k while the my mother’s RAV4 LE came in at 33k for a base model. Like I said, these are just my opinion on the car. For those who’s wondering why we went for the forester instead of all the other competitors is that I live in WI I like the fact that Subaru awd system is constantly on instead of the others of being fuel efficient and transferring all the power to the front and to the rear when needed. Plus it’s a more viable option for my girlfriend to commute to work. I’m excited to try out the forester’s x-mode and see how it performs in winter.

[@leemarkowitz4709]

I have 2019 forester and I just shut the start/stop off every time. It was annoying at first but is an easy habit to develop without thought. You’re already pressing one button before driving. Just press 2 instead.

[@vjmtz]

Just to note. I don’t think I’ve ever used a car where the wireless charger works well. Not sure why they have them honestly but at least this one you can turn it off with the power button. As for the start/stop system. Apparently you can buy a cheap $40 override unit to disable it. Hear they work well and don’t require much to install if it’s driving you crazy. But you make good points. In my recent research Subarus are now really good bang for the buck. Toyota and Honda really push for you to get their top tier trims to get better mpg or perks like a decent sound system. And their interest rates are high on top of just being more expensive. You can find Foresters easily 2-3k cheaper than msrp with better interest. Plus more features for the money and they are safer than most cars. So I’m already getting a Forester Touring soon for those reasons.

[@SpritualTechniques]

Most new vehicles, including Honda CRV have the automatic shut off at stoplights

[@leemarkowitz4709]

@@SpritualTechniques it’s better implemented on some than others though

[@craigo2142]

If it is going to be an in-town appliance with those drawbacks you mentioned, it should at least offer a hybrid option to get good gas mileage. And, get rid of the TV sized screen and put some buttons back in it.

[@andrewdana4914]

The looks scream total frump to me in a way like never before. But Forester buyers won’t care at all so who cares.

[@user-sv2ro8dq1j]

nothing different

[@FreshYoungDude]

Sorry, I just refuse to buy a CVT car. Bummer. Would be a great daily.

[@mrgoodwrench6969]

It looks like the Subaru Forester base model now costs more than the base Outback. It's crazy there has been a $3K increase from the 2024 to the 2025 model. I think they ruined the look of the front end with this change and it now looks more like a Ford Explorer.... I have 3 Subaru's and think they are a great vehicle for my needs but the prices are getting crazy. Will probably never buy another new one.

[@richardausten5295]

Sarah N Tuned calls her Forrester "Forrester Gump" which almost makes it buying for that alone. After watching the MotoMouth review of the Toyota Landcruiser that runs $22,000 CAD more (for the base version) over the top-of-the-line Outback - it's hard to justify when they noted it had cloth seats, a rattly engine, and needs premium fuel. I have looked at a lot of cars over the last few years and Subaru looks to be a pretty good bargain, if not the best bargain, when you look at what you get for the money. In Canada, their resale value is very good too as obviously their superior AWD makes them popular in Canadian winters. The Outback holds a bit more appeal for me given they offer more towing capacity and a turbo giving more power for very similar money.

[@MatthewYee77]

Subaru please give us PHEV or a turbo (preferably both) for the forester.

[@MBergyman]

Subarus are the most boring cars on planet earth right now, sadly.

[@jondoe19896091]

When I test drove it, the "premium" harman kardon in the forester sounds a lot worse than the harman kardons in my 2016 Bmw M2. What gives?

[@renitur2292]

This infotainment is jusr a deal breaker for me. Maybe one of the worst ever

[@cpftank09]

I just wish there were modes that took away the fake shifting. Just let the CVT do what a CVT is designed to do. The fake shifting in our Ascent is so annoying and not smooth.

[@tyhyhh]

That second exhaust cut out makes me wonder 🤔

[@grahamggg7527]

What's the real difference between this and the Outback? They're within about 1k on price (with the Forester being oddly more expensive than the Outback - I thought it should be the other way around?) and appear to be basically the same vehicle.

[@coryglueckert1665]

Hate these they are everywhere in my town with bumper stickers all over them.

[@BTC909]

Pricing is getting out of hand. Hybrid pricing will probably be scary.

[@a_ricky]

Is that a Ford? Ope, wrong blue oval. 😅😂

[@jeedwards1981]

Unless you live in a super snowy area, I dont see why youd pick this over a RAV4.

[@bshonka1]

Totally subjective, that is the ugliest forester yet.

[@ericdolby1622]

These trash tv screens in cars. I'm not buying.

[@Unsalted375]

8:20 rip Marks tea

[@utlord]

who the hell buys a car with CVT? Constant sound of BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

[@erda2072]

Subaru needs to fire the “video gamer” they have that designs the interior. Bring back actual manual controls for HVAC and audio!

[@amw2822]

Jack It’s not an Xtronic CVT, that’s Nissan Jatco junk. It’s a Lineartronic CVT.

[@charlie3851]

Is handling any worse than the model it replaces?

[@gregjoubert5118]

It's odd how Subaru and it's customers tout safety but BSM is not standard and part of a package. We are looking to replace my wifes Outback with a new one. We are looking at a Premium model and to get BSM you need to add like a $1300 package with nothing else we want. Especially the power lift gate which on Subaru can be glitchy.

[@matthewshultz8762]

Power lift gate on our '17 is awful. The newer ones are better though.

[@michelleboldan5]

So for a 60 something couple it’s perfect?

[@dmc01]

Glad they went back to the old fashioned engine thermostat instead of those awful thermo control valves that are all failing. Keep it simple.

[@ZenZill]

The best thing to say about the non-turbo charged engines from Subaru is right: Just adequate.