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

[@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.

[@DudeGuyWho]

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

[@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

[@mg14d26]

​@@SUVBattleAcura MDX SH-AWD please

[@martingifford5415]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@gidaski101]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😕😕😕

[@srm158]

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

[@sumeetghai8867]

Rav4 digging a hole be like: I will become a earthmover and driller one day. Will cross the obstacle through underpass.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@harandim]

This video was sponsored by Kia motors. Thank you.

[@danutzu03]

Correct! Quite visible the ad. Nissan is having the best transmission. The rest are just large city cars

[@moktafizaman9077]

Exactly! They put a tow hook on the Kia Sportage right after the new turn. They just edited the tow hook out of the the video, shame on Kia!

[@Doodleworldomega]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@richparayil379]

@@danutzu03nissan has the worst transmission

[@Elijah-cy9do]

There's a tiguan ad as well

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

I appreciate my Tiguan just a little more after watching this video great content 💯

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Chops473]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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..

[@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 ...

[@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

[@ShooooRa]

Диас, тебе не скрыться от нас в англоязычном сегменте! :) Классно сделано!

[@ringscircles142]

Диас, тебе не скрыться от нас в англоязычном сегменте! :) Классно сделано!

[@randytrivitt6539]

Overall performance personally believe it goes to the Nissan rogue for no transmission overheating... 👍👍👌🙌

[@chronicle_4]

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

[@lonewolf82007]

I've seen Foresters climb a hill like that easily...

[@kaan898]

it happened because of the crappy cvt,older torque converter ones are great...

[@lonewolf82007]

@@kaan898 the new ones with cvts climb just fine, if you read suv battles below response, he stated the drivers were driving slow and deliberately on the wrong trajectory. he stated; "if you take a good acceleration, all the cars would easily pass this obstacle" So what he didn't state was it was an attempt to make them fail or struggle to see how they would overcome getting into trouble." If he had said that in the header about comparing the suv's, then maybe people would not be falsely blaming things like the cvt unfoundedly, and the cars, tho they struggled after being put in a bad position, still made it up the hill... so its not really the cvt's fault. cvts have their shortcomings, but they also perform quite well. Especially the more recent ones.

[@kaan898]

@@lonewolf82007 you made a good explanation but in some ways cvt send not enough torque to wheels even you have a great software ,ok latest cvts perform better but not in tough conditions my friend...

[@lonewolf82007]

@@kaan898 well I mean, its not a jeep... but it isn't marketed as one. Most people agree Subarus are great in the snow. There are always people who will disagree. Most owners who use them are loyal for a good reason.

[@kaan898]

@@lonewolf82007 yeah give me a toyota 4 runner,i want nothing more :)

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@bellarobalino6250]

Nice Nissan X trail -rogue well performance

[@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!

[@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!

[@Jonathanoncars]

Best KZbin channel!!! Great job Rav-4 Very surprised about how poorly the Forester performed. Can’t wait for the next battle!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@SUVBattle]

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

[@Jonathanoncars]

SUV Battle I really appreciate you always taking the time to write me back. I think it would be cool to do an all Range Rover battle: Full sized Range Rover, RR Sport, Velar & Evoque. Chose a challenging course. I have a RR Sport and I’m particularly curious how much more - or less - capability the full sized RR has. Keep up the amazing work!

[@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💪💪

[@gijoemolinaro]

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

[@thekobereng8064]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@DANIEL-ls5ku]

One thing I learned from this video, Change Tyres according to the terrain!

[@milesmakale7129]

All terrain tires really make a huge difference. I just posted a video taking my forester up quite steep, uneven, somewhat similar terrain and it handled it no problem !!!

[@takuyatanaka5587]

All whilst consuming liters of oil and burning up that shit cvt. 😂

[@milesmakale7129]

@@takuyatanaka5587 No problems here(: check my oil regularly and monitor my transmission temps, i also have an additional transmission cooler installed (:

[@takuyatanaka5587]

@@milesmakale7129 how often do you change your cvt fluid? I had a 2014 Forester and the dealer refused my request to change it. Said it was lifetime fluid. When the cvt went out, the independent garage that replaced it, said the fluid was burnt.

[@milesmakale7129]

​@@takuyatanaka5587 Oh man that sucks, they must have changed their service guidelines because the dealer has told me I should change it every 30,000 miles, which is what I have done so far. from my understanding the earlier generation CVT's were also especially problematic, but yeah I'm not a huge fan of the CVT myself.

[@takuyatanaka5587]

@@milesmakale7129 yeah Subaru did me wrong and I’m definitely salty about it. But my poor attitude aside, cvt’s with frequent fluid changes of full synthetic cvt fluid are seeing high miles. 200k+ miles potential. No doubt you’ll see that with those 30k fluid changes intervals. Cheers.

[@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?

[@777heiress]

Wow,so impressed with the RAV 4😁👍😘

[@bc_usa]

I am that's why I just bought one for my wife. Toyota makes quality vehicles. I also have a 4Runner.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ddpasbansspasban3786]

Диас, тебе не скрыться от нас в англоязычном сегменте! :) Классно сделано!

[@SUVBattle]

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

[@luxolondzandzeka5030]

out the latest Fortune leavePlease don't

[@Pillowthingy]

very impressed by the Kia & Toyota

[@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.

[@aakashj.6297]

Get a defender in a future video, wanna see how it compares to other off-roaders

[@SUVBattle]

JLR dealer promises delivery of new Def on 15th of December. Also new G63 is available. It should be very interesting battle.

[@aakashj.6297]

@@SUVBattle Wow, already very excited for that ❤️. Nice video btw.

[@arefeshghi]

Hopefully it can drive all the way from the parking lot to the obstacles without breaking down! :))

[@fulvioc.9048]

For off-roads better and better a much more cheaper Suzuki Jimny.

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

As a nissan owner Great job for the rogue 👌

[@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..

[@sreehari99]

Waiting for each episodes💕🎉🔥

[@scratchy996]

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

[@rogerderamon2793]

Great test! A pity CVT's become more common each day. Subaru with manual gear would perform muuuuch better

[@louis-francoispreville-rat1472]

I have a Forester 2020 and this is very deceiving. Curious if the Outback turbo would do better?

[@mark-qi6di]

@@louis-francoispreville-rat1472 I don't think it is deceiving. The fact of the matter is that the CVT transmissions of Subaru's take away from the infamous Symmetrical AWD. We have both a 2011 Outback and 2017 Impreza with CVT transmissions.

[@EarlVy]

just engage cvt to manual mode and there will be no difference

[@chrissdandazara2945]

Rav4 performed well

[@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.

[@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.

[@angelmaldonado3087]

I git dissapointed w/the Subaru...I really expected more of it... lol

[@schuylerhecht8253]

this guy was a shitty driver...the subie is by far the best awd system out of all of these

[@mosesnzusi5658]

CVT is what lets down the Forester

[@schuylerhecht8253]

@@mosesnzusi5658have you driven a Subie with a CVT? I own a 2017 subaru crosstrek..as much as I dislike a CVT and it's the only thing about my car I dislike I KNOW I would make that hill...I've owned a Jeep as well and I will tell you Subaru is much better in the snow...speaking of which its suppose to snow 8-12 inches today and i just bought 4 new tires yesterday...i can't wait to drive today...yay snow..

[@williamjohnson650]

Bad driver. Has the best AWD in the world. Look at less bias videos..

[@ImDembe]

To be honest only 1% of all the cars they tested gonna be doing that kind of stuff. wet and snow are far more important.

[@cyrusnyabuto9475]

Honest channel on youtube, I love it

[@bog1dan]

You are doing a fantastic job! Best tests that I've seen online. I'm in North Sweden and we have completely different climate. So snow and ice for more than 7-8 months. But the tests can show which one will get me unstuck . Thanks ! P.S. What do you think about the new RAV4 with electric back engines ? Would be a good test difference compared to the old one with mechanical back wheel transmision. Maybe you already have it in some test on your channel.

[@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

[@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

[@erickmathenge4982]

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

[@vicomaya7448]

One of the best videos regarding this issue...Thank you

[@luxolondzandzeka5030]

Nailed it...I can watch it million times

[@javion56]

I am not too happy with the forester, i expected it to do better. The Rogue, Sportage, Volkswagon really surprise me.

[@knightryder3757]

The driver of the Forrester didn't know how to choose the correct driving mode.

[@Donster888]

Set of A/T tyres on Subaru would have performed very well

[@sking2173]

As long as the A/T tyres were accompanied by at least 70 more lb.-ft. of torque at 2000-2500 rpm, and a more robust transaxle, then yes, you are right ...

[@knightryder3757]

@@sking2173 You're wrong, the Subaru has enough power to have climbed that joke of a hill, the problem was that the driver didn't know what he was doing. There's plenty of videos showing what the Forrester can do with a competent driver behind the wheel. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZLbmJp9gdyKfqc&

[@sking2173]

@@knightryder3757 - There are many YT videos that show the poorly ole Subaru doing the same exact thing as happens here. That 2.5 engine with the CVT doesn’t have the power to run over a rubber garden hose But it is fun hearing you Subaru fanboys whine and cry ...

[@mark-qi6di]

Was the video I was waiting for. Real world performance, even if it is unfair. Conditions will never be ideal. Very disappointed in Subaru

[@SUVBattle]

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

[@ivanpogacic803]

@@SUVBattle subaru xv :)

[@takuyatanaka5587]

Subaru is shit.

[@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?

[@fredrickrajaprakashan3639]

Happy to see Nissan Rogue 2019 performing better and much stable.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@panama-canada]

The greatest test ever ! Real life test.

[@pedromorante80]

Surprised that Kia and Nissan outperform mitsubishi and subaru,not too bad for changan and I didn't expect such a good performance from the RAV4,quite impressive for a compact SUV on street tires.

[@SUVBattle]

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

[@vicTTRS]

They took a lot worst line

[@kdtushaberoland3088]

Wow wonderful to toyota Rav4 nothing can be compared to it's performance in SUV it's got no difficulty whatsoever

[@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]

Orange to apple

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

This is the best road test I seen, I'm only disappointed because I didn't see the honda crv

[@johanlangenhoven7410]

I expected a bias towards the Kia since they sponsored the video, but I was surprised to find an excellently made and objective assessment. Well done to the RAV4!

[@davidtebbitt5537]

Rav 4 was excellent. The biggest problem all these cars have is that they are petrol (gas) engines. The diesel engined versions produce their torque at much lower revs, producing less slippage. The diesels perform much better off road.

[@snmailist1470]

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

[@santiagocamacho866]

you re right in the video, we expected more from subaru. but it´s good to see the actual situation with your examples. thanks great

[@digitallenz4506]

The freak show driving the Subaru was a "Specially Challenged" individual. Santiago, snap out of it. Subaru is king. only Subaru and the Mercedes 4 matic could pass all tests from the USAC (United States Auto Club)

[@DUNGSTA]

@@digitallenz4506 there's a new king and it's Toyota

[@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!

[@nurseitkalbaev]

Hello Diyas! I am here from your russian language channel and just want to let you know that you did a perfect decision with a native english speaker commenting a video 👍 Good and very quality comments . love it! Good luck on your future videos✊

[@SUVBattle]

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

[@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

[@sooknandannishan]

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