SUV Battle 2020: Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX 5, Volkswagen Tiguan, Sportage

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In this episode we will compare AWD systems of popular small SUV: Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander and even Chinese Changan CS75.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Large SUV Battle announcement
00:53 Similar tires about
01:18 Changan CS75 2020
03:08 Mitsubishi Outlander 2020
05:50 Nissan Rogue 2019
07:43 Kia Sportage 2019
09:33 Subaru Forester 2019
12:48 Toyota RAV4 2019
14:48 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4T 2020
17:38 Mazda CX 5 2019
19:47 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T 2020
21:09 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T Off-Road Mode
21:37 Summarizing
29:21 Award places
I hope this video will help you to choose your next car and such a big work wasn’t done in vain. I wish you a pleasant viewing!
Write in the comments: who is your favorite in this video?
Don't forget to subscribe to the channel. Because in the next video there’ll be an epic battle between Toyota Land Cruiser 200, Mercedes GLS 450, Infiniti QX80, Mercedes G63 AMG, Range Rover, BMW X7 and Lexus LX570. It will be worth watching!
#rav4 #rogue #forester

[@zman92630]

This video taught me two things. 1- bells and whistles aside, it's most important to drive the terrain well (picking good lines, turning front wheels back and forth for added traction, bumping past an obstacle with a little momentum, etc.) 2- open diffs are open diffs, and that puts vehicles at a real disadvantage for driving offroad.

[@enebolsa9815]

This video taugh me only one thing: spend your money in a true off-road vehicle if you need one. Don't waste your money in urban non capable fancy cars.

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

@@enebolsa9815 Exactly. Even an early 2000s Ford Explorer or Chevy Trailblazer with true 4Hi/4Lo would go right up that. But they were built on truck platforms and have real 4x4 systems. Unfortunately, they've turned all these early real 4x4s SUVs that offered comfort, space and utility into gas sipping weenies that can't make it up hills like this. The whole reason for owning an SUV is off road capability. Otherwise, they are all just large Subaru Outbacks/cars, not SUVs.

[@lexuslfa4739]

one question i have is why didnt you start this channel earlier? This is the best youtube content on offroad, you should also do road testing and 1 hr videos. I was ecstatic on seeing the montage for the next video, i cant wait, hope it drops next week and is much longer than 30 minutes on more obstacles.

[@ckvictor7737]

Wow! I got surprised by the RAV4's performance. It performed fantastically beyond my expectations. I am thinking of having it in my list. Thanks for these SUV test drive.

[@wc4109]

Great video comparison. I know these are all CUVs, not full out SUVs like 4Runner or Explorer. However, CUVs now the largest segment in vehicle sales, and since car makers love to market off road abilities, we still like to see how these perform in real world off roading.

[@FarrokhZarnegar]

Looking forward to your next video: The battle of the Titans! Love to see Range Over against Nissan Patrol and Toyota Land Crusier.

[@SUVBattle]

It's currently in process. Stay tuned!

[@paulthurai8780]

I think this battle, nissan Patrol will win. It looks like a beast.

[@afrozouktv5590]

@@paulthurai8780 you know nothing about range

[@paulthurai8780]

@@afrozouktv5590 Tell me what you knows about these 3 SUV's.

[@jabirmk9965]

Land cruiser.... King of desert

[@gijoemolinaro]

Thanks for these great videos they really help to see which vehicle actually works in real life without any modifications 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌

[@perrybeyer7531]

Good to see the Sportage do as well as it did. I have one. While I don't drive off-road like that, it has never got stuck in a snowstorm. I love the traditional six speed automatic it has.

[@johnnywaffles2482]

Gotta love a traditional automatic. Everyone is moving to cvt. My forester has a cvt and I wish I had a manual or regular automatic

[@LOTOVIII]

Kia partnered with Magna Powertrains in Canada to develop their dynamax system, it truly is better than most competitors, I used to sell them :)

[@harshgw23k]

I have one too, just that its over all smaller when compared to its rivals like CR-V, Rougue and CX-5

[@codyhermann0]

I had a 2018 Sportage with AWD that was so bad in the snow.I live in New York and we did get a good amount of snow this winter, but I can't imagine how it would've performed in worse conditions. Mind me asking what year yours is?

[@AlexisLobos]

The 2.4 liter engine Sportage behaves way different as the 2 liter, I don’t really know why.

[@ayabeihere]

This channel is gonna blow up in 2021! Excellent review and comparison content!

[@SUVBattle]

Great thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see in the future videos?

[@wanglee21]

@@SUVBattle Outback Wilderness please!

[@snmailist1470]

I want watching epic battle !!! Thank you for effort 👍👍👍👍👍

[@QuangNguyen-ye3pr]

Look at how much work he put into this video.... keep it up!!!!! and your channel is soooo underrated...

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@bc_usa]

@@SUVBattle You should make a video on Nissan Titan vs Toyota Tundra vs Chevy. vs...ect..ect.

[@thekobereng8064]

Excellent explanations of the road conditions and what the drivers are doing, using all options. Useful to prospective buyers and manufacturers. Great video

[@DudeGuyWho]

Just bought a 2021 RAV4 AWD - so glad to see won out!

[@robgindc1]

Easily one of the most informative, illustrative off road comparisons out there! Thanks, liked & subscribed.

[@SUVBattle]

Great thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see in the future videos?

[@v64motion10]

Very well done, again! Lots of overheating though - leaves an impression like ‚only auxillary 4x4 drive‘

[@rhett7716]

No overheating warning on the rav thou

[@keepmovn8039]

Subscribed for the honest, straight forward and variety 👍 rare these days. Keep going. You did great.

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@rockjen20]

I bought a Toyota RAV4 XLE 2021. It's great, only things I miss from my previous RAV4 Limited 2017 are: Sunroof, Leather ish seats, and the possibility to open the trunk from my keys. Good brand, love it.

[@priyanshudas9529]

SUV BATTLE is one of the honest and best channel on KZbin

[@PlymouthNeon]

Agreed. And all cars are actually in the same category, size, and model year.

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@jozefletrich8695]

@@SUVBattle Passat, Superb, Insignia, 508, Talisman and I will love you :)

[@royalcantara]

@@SUVBattle please try real 4x4 with locker compare with the same model no locker. Tnx

[@SUVBattle]

@@royalcantara could you write any examples?

[@minhpham2990]

Thank you. I'm looking for this battle for long time :))

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@sooknandannishan]

Excellent video! And I’m in the market for this type of vehicle... definitely taking a closer look at the x-trail

[@loteeeee]

Still waiting for the next video......well done on producing one of the best SUV contents

[@SUVBattle]

Unfortunately, it takes couple weeks to make a video. So that I upload video once per month. But, perhaps, the team would be bigger and I will be able to do it more often. Thanks for your feedback!

[@kennylim136]

This is the most extreme condition these cars will ever encounter! 99.9% of them were meant for light snow, muddy puddles, wet road and occasionally unpaved flat terrains. Awesome attempts thanks for sharing!

[@SUVBattle]

I’m glad that you liked the video. Any specific cars you would like to see in upcoming video?

[@zzoinks]

​@@SUVBattle a 90s Subaru? Like the video where it climbed a sandy hill

[@avuazahc1966]

once again thanks for your vids that are so informative making it easier for anyone looking to buy AWD SUV. Enjoying it from South African Afternoon before knock off

[@SUVBattle]

I’m glad that you liked the video. Any specific cars you would like to see in upcoming video?

[@emmiilistic]

Yes, I Subscribed to your page and definitely enjoyed this review as it will help me a lot in my country… one question: Which of the Toyota RAV4 Trim was used for the Review ? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@sinakianfar8728]

Amazing video! A very nice and comprehensive comparison! I loved it. Which trim of the RAV4 was used in the video? Thank you so much!

[@sreehari99]

Waiting for each episodes💕🎉🔥

[@scratchy996]

Check Diyas's original channel, if you want more, you'll have to turn on subtitles : kzbin.infovideos

[@joesgadgetgarage1051]

Could you upload such wonderful videos more often please. Enjoying in 🇰🇪!!

[@SUVBattle]

Unfortunately, it takes couple weeks to make a video. So that I upload video once per month. But, perhaps, the team would be bigger and I will be able to do it more often.

[@gordoniwoghiren9065]

Rav4 has it!! It did an excellent job with the path already dealt with. I'm impressed!!

[@MrEricgon1021]

So surprised about the RAV4's performance. Bravo 👏👍☝️👌

[@toyotaprius77]

The tiguan 2.0 did it better

[@TheSkizzogod]

@@toyotaprius77 not, because it overheated transmission

[@markanthonyllabore5131]

@@toyotaprius77 i think you need to watch the vedio again bro.

[@LifeVlogsbyChamika]

Great comparison video. If you can compare hybrid SUVs in an upcoming video, then it will be useful to see how torque from electric motors can assist. Great stuff ♥️

[@SUVBattle]

Unfortunately, this type of cars is not popular in my country. But, if I would have a chance to find some of them, I will definitely do a test.

[@brianrivera7889]

Hybrid s r for puss boys

[@keithdantonio680]

You’re the man I can’t wait to watch it!

[@scratchy996]

You can watch their original videos in Russian, but you need to turn on subtitles : kzbin.infovideos

[@samu6801]

Buena madrugada, desde Bogotá - Colombia para el mundo un saludo. Lo felicito buen vídeo. Tengo una pregunta, en este video porque no participa la Suv Honda Crv por favor, gracias. Le deseo lo mejor de lo mejor, éxitos TOTALES🙏👍

[@martingifford5415]

It's interesting to see how different channels have different tests and get different results.

[@mannegar7650]

My favorite offroad challenge channel Keep it up I'm joining the notification squad right away

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! Any cars preference in the future videos?

[@mannegar7650]

@@SUVBattle Yeah, perhabs we would love to see Flagship SUV battle with the likes of Lexus LX500, Mercedes Gwagon, Lamborghini Urus, Audi RSQ8, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, mercedez GLE63 AMG coupe, Jeep trackhawk etc... I appreciate your hardwork, keep it up Cheers to a great channel mate💪💪

[@alozano793]

Subscribed! Thank you. Would love to see a Forester Sport model out there for the dual X-Mode feature with deep mud and snow. Its gotten me through 6-8 inches of mud/snow/sand quite capably (with stock tires even). ...on level footing. I ain't kidding myself and know its not a sports car and it is a little bit of a disappointment in torque/acceleration/towing capacity.

[@icon5000]

1.2k subie owners were triggered

[@stacysaechao9267]

I appreciate the review. Good to know my RAV4 off-road will do well

[@eskieman3948]

Hahahahaha..... good luck if you depend on this BS!

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

Could you test a RAV4 with the standard LE/XLE AWD system? I suspect it might be pretty good now too.

[@bryanrojas8293]

Q

[@michaelpena7338]

Isuzu dmax vs toyota hilux vs mitsubishi l200 vs nissan frontier vs amarok vs ford ranger

[@Rosbergen80]

Yes please plus hummer

[@sebastianmuswere2700]

...and mazda Bt50

[@abiyanputra5379]

@@sebastianmuswere2700 and chevrolet silverado too

[@SUVBattle]

I wish I could find these cars and test them on offroad. Subscribe to not to miss this video.

[@OverdoseCule]

Frontier 2021 pls

[@ridgefrost]

I know they say this test isn't fair and list why but what we see here has a big impact on what car we end up preferring

[@sking2173]

@ Ridge - If I were buying a CUV for trailing, I wouldn’t want any of them ...

[@ajey214]

Excellent effort and hard work done by the team , really commendable. But, dont you think that the first car has an advantage over the subsequent cars in terms of how much 'road' /dirt, gravol destruction it does or ditches it creates while going up?

[@one-eyedpete3302]

That was the reason for sending the least powerful car first, according to the commentary.

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

As a nissan owner Great job for the rogue 👌

[@ekirasche6284]

Man I was really waiting for this! Great stuff, great channel! 👍🏻

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see on this obstacle?

[@ekirasche6284]

@@SUVBattle Well, the new KIA Sorento, BMW X1 and Jeep Cherokee. Cheers.

[@solid1378]

Excellent comparison and description of what we are seeing...Thanks! 👏👏👏

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@solid1378]

@@SUVBattle Yes, and thank you for responding! I would like to see non-traditional comparisons of SUVs. For example, I would like to see a VW Atlas/Teramont, VW Toureg, Range Rover, Mercedes GL/GLE, Toyota Highlander, BMW X5/X7, Honda Pilot, Porsche Cayenne, Lexus GX 460, Nissan Armada, etc , compared against each other. The goal is to determine whether luxury SUVs have better 4WD Systems compared to lower priced models in the same/similar class of vehicles.

[@samsue1224]

Nice video Thanks for your time I expected the VW to do better, and was pleasantly surprised with the rav

[@samuelbarrett1082]

I wonder how my 2014 AWD RAV4 would do on this test. I'm not about to burn up my transmission and differential trying it out though. Kind of crappy it seems like the "lock train" mode wasn't doing much. Maybe it's different on my car?

[@slegrand1188]

Can't wait to see the next episode. Subscribed!!! Please update your MB G63 with the new one

[@SUVBattle]

I’m already found new G63. So it will be the feature videos.

[@hunterphan5506]

As a owner of the 2018 Forester, I was rooting for the Subie 😩 Respect to the RAV4 and the Sportage. But no love lost for the Forester from this Subie cult follower 🤣

[@denero4735]

RAV 4 is twice the Car. Especially in Hybrid

[@sking2173]

@@denero4735 - The RAV certainly has a better engine !!

[@knightryder3757]

If the driver of the Forrester knew what driving mode to be in, he wouldn't have had problems going up that hill.

[@denero4735]

@@knightryder3757 love the excuses bogged. Stuck in the mud 😁 is the Term. Toyota is Just Better Engineered. Lol

[@JANTHEMAN1975]

Subie got worse with all its electronic modes and cvt. I think my Subie diesel with manual transmission would've won.

[@dbryant650]

The RAV4 appears to be an XLE trim level, not the Adventure or TRD. The LE and XLE have standard open diffs in the rear. The Adventure and TRD trim levels have the rear clutch type LSD.

[@clintvosloo7694]

I was wondering because the Subaru Wilderness beats it hands down in snow on a different channel

[@srm158]

Definitely Impressed with the 2.0 Tiguan. I bought it with little thought of off roading. But still good to know.

[@pk6336158]

Soooooo cool, when the haval h9 reach it gonna behind the g 63, and Your correct, the outlander and rogue limits torque transfer to prevent the cvt belt from slipping

[@theoriconcomet6939]

Rav4. 💪💪💪. I expect subaru forester would equally good with rav4. But maybe the y need to change the cvt to 8 speed automatic

[@johnnumbat9782]

You should work for Subaru - that’s an excellent solution to avoid CVT and keep good fuel economy. My old 2009 XT turbo with four-speed auto ran perfectly and was a master of steep tracks and sand.

[@knightryder3757]

Forrester was driven by a driver who clearly doesn't know how to choose the driving mode for the conditions at hand.

[@crabjoe]

Not all RAV4s get the AWD system that this one had. I think there's 3 different AWD systems Toyota puts in the RAV4, depending on trim. Also Toyota's AWD is "On Demand". It is not a full time AWD system, like Subaru. So depending on the circumstance, one might win one day, and the other the next. If you already don't know, and "On Demand" system only sends power to the other axle when it feels slip. If it doesn't feel slip, these On Demand AWD systems are almost always just FWD vehicles.

[@crabjoe]

@@knightryder3757 Subaru with it's CVT and junk software LSD wasn't built for something like this. I best if the Forester had real mechanical LSD or Toyota's clutch system on that rear axle, it would have made it up. But with it's current design for most road usage and forest fire trails .... I highly doubt any driver could have done better with this test.

[@clintvosloo7694]

Driver never selected x mode in Subaru

[@hishamtomsah]

Cant beleive that i've waited 30 minuets to confirm a cosmotic fact: its ALL WAYS gonna be the RAV4.. and am driving a corolla in african savana 🙂💔 An excellent video 👍

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@hishamtomsah]

@@SUVBattle thank U guys very much.. Other than performance comparisons, I personally wud love to see some reliability discussions even withing generations and configurations of a single vehicle.. with focus on cross overs of course.. i mean the infimous sportage just cant be that bad in this perspective and nissans cant be only the patrol in performance.. And i wud really love have a more affordable option for an actually off road-capable cross over other than the legendary RAV4 to get me across african agricultural schemes..

[@erickmathenge4982]

I was about to buy the new model xtrail but I had some doughts now am 100% sure. Amazing

[@paultanis3809]

Just found this channel. And it's already in my top 2 for car channels. Thank you for the great work.

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@SocraticMutt]

Careful, not too much kool-aid

[@Brond-mr8lt]

As owner of 2020 forester i can say that i am shocked with the performance i sow here , i have taken my forestor to very slippery and sandy road and never fails me .. i think there are something with chosibg the drive mode here since it came with 2 different x mode setting ,. Or this car is only equipped with one mode which doesn’t allow wheels spinning.. which called deep mud and snow

[@alozano793]

Deep mud and snow is my preference for the really crappy or uphill stuff. Or when I wanna have some fun Traction Control off and sport mode/manual mode for some good tire spinning fun.

[@takuyatanaka5587]

Or it could be that Subaru is quite shit and the cvt is garbage. Wait, I’m quite sure that’s the reason.

[@itr0863]

I subscribed after listening to 30 seconds of his commentary. Absolutely brilliant

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@manojsaxena9840]

Great channel! Please keep up producing more content. If you can add similarly challenging snow/ice tests, that will be an icing on the cake...

[@SUVBattle]

Great thanks for your feedback! I will try to not to disappoint you.

[@ridgefrost]

Such quality even when the channel just started

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see on this obstacle?

[@yasinmusse5723]

@@SUVBattle any car you can get on the obstacle.

[@Gaziz85]

Actually they have been active for quite a while in the post soviet region (russian speaking) KZbin. They’re awesome.

[@awakenedone7577]

@@SUVBattle I asked for Subaru and tesla and you got them. Thank you by the way. You're amazing man. Since you're asking again, the vehicles I've been thinking about seeing on this test are kia sorrento 2016 or newer version, Ford escape and Ford rapto

[@Karen-pl8kd]

@@SUVBattle Ford explorer, ford bronco/sport

[@takeitforadrive]

I have been waiting for proper off road tests for cars like this all my life. Thank you.

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@takeitforadrive]

@@SUVBattle I would like to see Volco XC40 vs Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Fortuner vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Isuzu MUX!

[@SUVBattle]

@@takeitforadrive I have already filmed XC40 2019 versus Audi Q3 2015, Infiniti QX30 2019, Range Rover Evoque 2014 & BMW X1 2019. Not all cars are from actual generation =( Would be it interesting?

[@takeitforadrive]

@@SUVBattle That sounds great and would be very interesting, thanks! Have you done a video on the GLC as well? Was really impressed with the X3 video, would like to see it against the GLC!

[@kevinreese3919]

@@SUVBattle was a great night for you and your e

[@CoreyMorris1]

Would the RAV4 hybrid be expected to perform as good as this one ?

[@jpwheeilng2000]

Your Tests were very Useful, I've been looking for a Comparable Vehicle for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, I wish the Cherokee was Roomier in the Back seat. I want my back Patrons to be Comfy, it's too Cramped back there. In maybe a Feature Episode you can try the Toyota Rav 4 in the Hybrid, it would be interesting to see if the Transfer of Wheel Slip-age has Changed.

[@waelkader3300]

Professional testing and fair criticism, Good job 👍🏼

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see on this obstacle?

[@waelkader3300]

@@SUVBattle Jeep wrangler as a reference, contestants: BMW X1, X2, Audi Q3, Mercedes GLA, MG, Volvo XC40

[@d3ricktt]

ive been waiting for this since i have bought an RAV4

[@crabjoe]

Hahahahaha! Sorry to burst your bubble, but odds are, you don't have the rear axle clutches on your Rav 4, unless you have the hydrid or the top trim.

[@angevibeskitchen9214]

Thank you for sharing this I was wondering how good the Mazda cx5 is with climbing

[@SUVBattle]

I’m glad that you liked the video. Any specific cars you would like to see in upcoming video?

[@angkong73mnl]

Great real life test without bias. Bought the Kia Sportage, but later replace with 2016 Sorento V6. Did a diagonal test as per ( Kia Sorento Awd dynamax Test / diagonal test by Car Question suggested) and did pretty well. Im planning getting the 2020 Kia Telluride which has same HP with my Sorento, but better leg room and premium interior. Hoping you will have these SUV's tested with same category, but Telluride is hard to order, I need 3 months to wait since not enough were build. Thanks to your reviews that I have ideas which one I can buy, since I love overlanding here at the beautiful country of Canada.

[@SUVBattle]

Great thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see in the future videos?

[@angkong73mnl]

@@SUVBattle Midsize SUV - Telluride, Palisade, Highlander, Ascent, CX-9 & Pilot.

[@iangithinji4670]

Your channel is one of the very few AUTHENTIC 4x4 non-bias channels on KZbin. You deserve a plaque just for that!!! I LOVE THIS CHANNEL, always eager for your next video(S). :)

[@SUVBattle]

I’m glad that you like the videos. Any specific cars you would like to see in upcoming video?

[@emmiilistic]

Very True, thumps up to you and your team..and you sure deserve that Plaque for the great job done.

[@theautomator2001]

Curious to see how the much hyped Honda/Acura SH AWD or VTM 4 would do here.

[@SUVBattle]

I wish I could find these cars and test them on offroad. Subscribe to not to miss this video.

[@MrBoomtheroom]

were the conditions reset or did the later vehicles have to deal with the previous ruts made by the other cars?

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

I was very pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Rogue. I've heard that the 2021 Rogue has even better performance, so that's near the top of my list for a new used car.

[@JDMEXforme]

Just dont go offroad its a city suv. Thats why they make the pathfinder 4x4.

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

@@JDMEXforme It depends on where, what terrain, what tires, etc. There's no one solution for everyone, and "just don't go off road" only applies if you're on a desert island with only one road.

[@tahonabircse1740]

I have 2015 nissan rogue select sports with 189k miles…I swap the entire exhaust on aftermarket with air intake and header….I live in top of Rocky Mountain with 5 month winter…never have any problem to any kind of weather or road conditions.

[@davidnewbaum6346]

That was an awesome review dude!

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! What cars would you like to see on this obstacle?

[@jofe8003]

@@SUVBattle pick up trucks now

[@basithali6333]

Waiting for next video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Chops473]

2.0 TSI Tiguan gen1 I believe has the best off road setup in the Tiguan line up

[@SM-McKraken]

I can't help think some of the vehicles here had an advantage due to the stock tires they came with over the stock tires others were spec'd with. How much of some model's struggles was due to being spec'd with an inferior make/model of tire while other models showed better in part to thier tires being superior?

[@_Oscar_]

Enjoyed the video - well edited & segmented as well. As one of the leading segments in terms of sales volumes, I would be interested to see another similar “battle” that includes the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CRV, Ford Edge, Toyota RAV4 Prime and Subaru Forester Sport 2020 or later (dual X-Mode).

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! Next time, I'll definitely try my best to do it. Subscribe to not to miss the video!

[@RaVAndres]

nice video!! you should invite a classic one, 3gen grand vitara with tcs to see how those SUV improves over the old one (if they improve at all)

[@matnice5045]

Sheesh 🔥

[@gohst777]

I was surprised how well the rav 4 did q Pretty impressive. I expected the forester to do better, great video!

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! Any preferences about cars for the next videos?

[@cyrusnyabuto9475]

Honest channel on youtube, I love it

[@priyanshudas9529]

SUV BATTLE deserves 1 million subscribers....

[@SUVBattle]

I’m glad that you like my videos. Any specific cars you would like to see in upcoming video?

[@TheBimmerMan]

@@SUVBattle BMW X1 maybe?

[@SUVBattle]

@@TheBimmerMan I have already filmed X1 F48 versus Audi Q3 2015, Infiniti QX30 2019, Range Rover Evoque 2014 & Volvo XC40 2019. Not all cars are from actual generation =( Would be it interesting?

[@ashervoorhees327]

@@SUVBattle yes!

[@ashervoorhees327]

@@SUVBattle I’d love to see a jeep perform against the other cars

[@CheaterMega]

Cant wait for the next vid 🔥

[@SUVBattle]

I'm trying to finish a new video as soon as possible. There is still a lil bit of work. So, subscribe to not to miss it!

[@chronicle_4]

probably one of the best and no bias comparo. Good job. They even analyzed why it was failing at a certain point.

[@bc_usa]

Great video.. . New subscriber here. Would like to see more off road reviews like Nissan Titan vs Toyota Tundra.

[@SUVBattle]

Thank you for your feedback! I have a video of these trucks. Will be on the channel later.

[@fixxzitt]

Expected RAV4 to perform well but Forester’s performance was a surprise.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Not surprised at all. Since Subaru switched to the CVT they just aren’t as good as the older 4EAT/5EAT versions, especially the 2009-2013 Forester or 2010-2014 Outback 3.6R that have traction control. The 2020 Tiguan has the most capability of the group. Haldex 5 is a gigantic improvement over previous iterations and is arguably the best here. What makes the Tiguan the best of the group is not only the most torque but the best gearing at an 18:1 crawl ratio. By the way, I had 2 Subaru’s, still love them but sad they use CVTs, and FYI, I drive a Honda Passport with a 3.5L V6 and a 20:1 crawl ratio. It has a mechanical rear LSD and is on another level (that’s why I bought it 😃). I’m not a VW fan, just saying it’s the best in this video.

[@BenTLador]

I'm a fan of Subarus and I'm not surprised by its performance. The CVT really degraded the AWD's capability. Believe me, a 3.6 Outback with the 5EAT will walk up that hill.

[@PlymouthNeon]

Toyota and Subaru should partner and combine Toyota's reliable AISIN 8-speed transmission and Subaru's mainstream AWD.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@PlymouthNeon almost a year ago Subaru became part of Toyota Motor Group. There’s now a pathway to get a proper transmission into Subarus. Both companies would have awesome AWD vehicles if they took the best from both platforms. As far as the best AWD vehicles, can’t **beat** the Jeep trail hawks. Especially the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee trail hawks with real 4 low and a real rear locking differential. Ford may join the elite club with the bronco sport. Below those vehicles and you have the mechanical rear LSD vehicles, like Honda iVTM4/ Acura SH-AWD, and then vehicles with the GKN twinster rear diff, like the Volvo XC90, Ford Expedition, Chevy blazer. The Rav4 system doesn’t seem to be a true LSD. The vehicles in this comparison are just open diff + traction control.

[@babalwamani5315]

To me all these suvs are behaving the same ...I must say I was expecting more from the forester due to its reputation but so disappointed 😕😕😕

[@ebubeawachie]

Seems you got a voice over guy. Good channel and excellent content.

[@SUVBattle]

Now is better than it was before? :)

[@YukitakaOhashi]

@@SUVBattle yes and no, I appreciated your efforts, good job (now and before)! :)

[@samsunga10samsung78]

Diyas english speakers really enjoy to hear your original english with kazakh accent, plus I think they would like to have personal connection to you. Dont distance yourself from viwers with voice over. In addition to your amazing straight to the point presentations we would love to hear more personal little stories or anecdotes from you. Jeremy Clarkson was able to put little part of himself in hes show. And people really liked hes personality. I mean of course your show is good as it is. And of course this your show and it is for you to decide.

[@wolfiefink]

The hybrid RAV4 is honestly better for off-roading than the standard. It has the CVT but the electric motors really make up for it

[@pedrongoka1759]

Not really....the Hybrid is a totally disaster 😢....I've seen it in the *Roller test* compared to the Gasoline one

[@dagfinnrapp7201]

On the Mazda CX-5, my experience is that "ESP-off" works somewhat similar to the more recent "OFF-ROAD" mode. The traction control grips the spinning wheel more aggressive to prevent diagonal stop. What concerns me though, is the overheating of the AWD system.

[@DoorisJ]

Looks like a hot day, probably not a big deal most if the time

[@andakara27]

CVT literally killing Subie's credibility I hope top management realize this before it's too late

[@gabrielksh86]

not the cvt. it is the skill of the driver. the forester can do much better than what i watch here.

[@viktoristic3723]

I don't understand why the Forester and other cars have been bothered all along with ESP on, which helps at higher speeds and not in such heavy terrain. They have it written in the Owners Manual that ESP needs to be turned off, just read. CVT is excellent, she could playfully handle it - the whole test is designed for sensation. We have the Forester in Slovakia, even with only a 2.0 engine, in the mountains we drive with it every day in often worse terrain. Forester has other ailments, but certainly not field skills. PS: Try driving on such a hill for another ten minutes with each car and then you will see, rather your nose will feel the differences between Haldex, Magna-Steyr and AWD.

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

@@gabrielksh86 exactly. The video is NOT about the driving skills. A skillful can drive that trail on a lowrider. This show how these AWD cars are market-positioned and what is the real engineering behind slogans and ads.

[@andakara27]

@@viktoristic3723 the point of this test it is not "just driving" to top of the hill. The course have stop points to face different obstacle from 0, not just mashing up the throttle from the bottom to the top. When the subie tried you can see the limiter stop arround 3k rpm, that's a "safety feature" of most of the CVT for preserve the belt not to be overstretched by engine load. It's a no no feature for a car that had been marketed as AWD because when a vehicle in the position with only 3 tyres (or less) in contact if the ground . You need more power to move forward in which you couldn't do that with 3k rmp. I love the subie AWD, hate the CVT.

[@abovethelaw4417]

Subaru CVTs are still reliable though unlike nissan/Mitsubishi CVTs which are horrible

[@aussiele1]

So glad the RAV did as well as it did. I’ve just ordered my 2021 Cruiser AWD hybrid. I won’t be driving it like this though.

[@burakh.8670]

Plug in well before you go for off road other wise will stay without electricity and lose rear wheel traction

[@aussiele1]

@@burakh.8670 It’s a hybrid, batteries and fuel power my new RAV4. It’s not a plug in electric vehicle.

[@burakh.8670]

@@aussiele1 not a plug-in hybrid is it?

[@aussiele1]

@@burakh.8670 Nope. I’ve been driving it since the end of June. Definitely not a plug in.

[@burakh.8670]

@@aussiele1 what about its rear traction? Is it only driven by electical motor? Or it has shaft from gear box to driven by patrol engine? Rav4 hybrid was rear traction driven by only electrical motor not having a shaft underneath. So if the battery is out only FWD.

[@phenamenol]

The cars that went last are at a disadvantage because the previous ones would have dug up the test road… the tyres did a lot as well..

[@calebliu1884]

I love the Forester’s design and interior, which is good for an SUV. I couldn't believe it performed so well.

[@alozano793]

So true man. And the Tech! I have the forester sport 19 and man its so comfortable. Thankfully I live in the mountains so I get to have fun in the snow. Its really capable but not a sports car haha.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

So well? It performed terribly. The cvt is garbage

[@jscanoy]

Driver is atvfault here, clearly dont ubderstand xmode. They need to turn the traction control off to utilize the xmode's potential. When you do, dont stop turning the wheels so the x mode will engage in about 2 seconds.

[@KumaMech]

excellent video! my only issue is you didn't try disabling the traction control on the cx5. it's known that mazda's awd system performs better in off road situations with traction control off vs on. the traction control lets the wheels slip ironically. it helps with maintaining control when going at speed on loose surfaces. disabling the traction control makes the brakes work more aggressively to get stop the slipping wheels, transferring more power to the loaded wheels. probably won't fix the over heating but you tried enabling/disabling systems on other cars. i wanted to see what the mazda could do had traction control been disabled. it would also probably be similar to the off road mode on the newer cx-5's.

[@SUVBattle]

All comes with experience. Let's try next time. Bhe way, Mazda promises an off-road mode for CX5.

[@ahmadgara7257]

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[@canerkonulsok7229]

Ne çok biliyorsunuz bee

[@karmalakas]

Considering a Rav4 Hybrid 4WD. Any insights? Would it do similar to non-hybrid? I know rear wheels are with electric motors only, so wonder how software would perform

[@karlmcmahon8991]

Tried tested technology, moving up to the new landcruiser Prado hybrid in the next generation

[@tomtalker2000]

Once it worked itself out the Rav 4 was excellent in conditions that MOST of these vehicles won't ever see. But in the "off chance" you do decide to take it in these conditions. It's nice too see it can perform in it's given off road modes. Most AWD vehicles that claim too have rock/mud snow, etc...don't live up too it. But the Rav did and that was impressive too me.

[@mattyee9369]

Toyotas awd system suckssss! This was not a good test. Also the Subaru, you need to turn off traction control when engaging Xmode. Its also fwd based awd system. It doesn’t kick in until it detects slippage. There are much more accurate tests with same tires than this video. Also in snow.

[@docsanti8971]

I have seen several videos where the Toyota RAV4 consistently wins this kind of off-road tests. I was thinking to buy the Subaru but now I am convinced that the RAV4 is a better option. I enjoyed the video

[@SUVBattle]

I’m glad that you liked the video. Any specific cars you would like to see in upcoming video?

[@revaholic]

I never thought I would see the day that a RAV4 beats a Subaru. Subaru really destroyed their off road advantage with their CVT transmissions

[@slandshark]

@@revaholic I'm curious why Subaru trounces everyone in all tests elsewhere on the net, but fails on this one? Something seems off. I've seen Subaru's make it up extremely similar obstacles many many times.

[@keponen331]

@@slandshark they probably use a manual for the tests, manual has better awd

[@alansach8437]

@@keponen331 They don't make manuals anymore. Yeah, something off here. A Rav 4 is nothing more than a slip and grip system. The front wheels slip and the back wheels kick in a brief assist. The Subaru is full time AWD. All four wheels are turning constantly. Might be the type of tires they had on it, although I was recently camping in backcountry Montana when we had four days of rain and the roads turned to gumbo. There were 4wd pickups and ATVs stuck everywhere. I didn't even try to move for almost a week. The only thing driving around was a Subaru Outback with stock tires!

[@mzwandilenzimande4621]

Diyas...!!! So you hired a more consumer friendly voice to commentate? lol. Maybe a good idea but we honestly didn't mind your accent. It's the content and honesty that matters. Great channel, with you all the way.

[@scrubbed4770]

Agreed. Preferred his accent!

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

It's more of a production time issue than his English accent which has it's own accent as some commentator noted:)). So having a pro English narrator enables the channel to upload videos more often.

[@atol_pp6118]

I am not English and I prefer like that 😁

[@kingjunior7819]

I think you are fine

[@na1677]

Has the Skoda Kodiaq Scout been tested lime this? Would love to see how it compares!

[@jeremystout412]

My Cherokee KL even with the base 4x4 system would have done wonders. It surprises me daily

[@carholic-sz3qv]

I was very impressed by the toyota but the CVT is seriously affecting the awd systems of those cars

[@alwaysiyi272]

Im pretty sure the Toyota comes with an 8 speed auto, if you get the NA engine only the hybrids come with the CVT, and those AWD systems are geared more for onroad performance

[@sking2173]

@@alwaysiyi272 - the hybrid e-CVT bears NO resemblance to the CVT’s that are used with IC engines. The electric motor for the hybrid RAV4 is inside the transaxle ...

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@sking2173 oh wow, i didn't know that, thanks for the info man, i appreciate it

[@rhett7716]

@@sking2173 does that mean its good thou ??

[@sking2173]

@@rhett7716 - They have proven to be very reliable. Several manufacturers have used the same design for their hybrids. There are videos on KZbin which show a complete teardown of this unit.

[@sterlok2283]

I am happy for the Toyota Rav4. Surprising results.

[@sking2173]

Frankly, I was disappointed with the trailing prowesses of them all. These low-powered cars don’t have the torque to be good at off-roading without a lot of gear. The Toyota Land Cruiser has V-8 power, a “normal” transmission, low range, and uses traction-control AWD, and even with street tires, it will crawl up muddy and rutted ‘walls” with hardly slipping a wheel. The crime is that these little sawed-off AWD CUV’s are marketed to be much more than they really are.

[@sterlok2283]

@@sking2173 Most of them will just be mall crawlers anyway. People now just want to have a high driving position. And if that offers better visibility, I don't blame them. But yeah, who buy these cars, don't buy them for tough off roading. If the AWD systems helps in the snow, rain and light off roading conditions like bad roads and gravel then I guess that's enough for the buyers. Who wants real off roading buys a real SUV.

[@jay-arhernandez633]

Agreed RAV4 performed very well and excellent!

[@jungking4033]

Korean Kia looks better than Toyota

[@jay-arhernandez633]

REABILITY always Toyota!!

[@Kobryner1]

Excellent test. It only convinced me more to stick to my 2013 Subaru Forester XT 240HP as long as possible as its successor is by far inferior. Thank you..

[@aminnoosss4683]

I have outlander 2013 3.0L GT S-AWC and I did more hard track than what we saw on video. The problem with 2.4l is the CVT.

[@SUVBattle]

Agree with you

[@somecolbyguy1833]

Be interesting to have a Wrangler in the test simply for perspective. Great video, thanks! 😀

[@SUVBattle]

Thanks for your feedback! I have plans to test Jeep Wrangler this year. Who to take as rivals? And subscribe to not to miss the video.

[@Lo2ay5ory]

@@SUVBattle wrangler vs toyota land cruiser, Suzuki jimny, Mitsubishi Pajero?

[@JBlinky67]

@@Lo2ay5ory And an FJ Cruiser.

[@jtwu8931]

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