Wagon or SUV? 2019 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium v Subaru Forester 2.5i-S comparison

[@Drivecomau]

Take a look at the new Forester Hybrid review kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOqcoWFd65-Zqs

[@Doc1855]

My wife loves her Outback but after I bought the Forester Touring as my vehicle she loves the size, seat height much more. We’ve already decided that in 26 we’ll sell her 19 Outback and buy the redesigned Forester Touring Hybrid. Subaru will be introducing the redesigned Forester in 25 and will available with the Toyota RAV4’s hybrid system

[@valdius85]

I am curious about the same comparison with 2020 Forester vs 2020 Outback. Please do the refresh of this video when the new Outback comes to the market ;)

[@kelvpoon]

Waldemar Ishibashi a billion years later....

[@bouncingboxer]

@caradvice.com Please get these excellent chaps back for head to head re-drive of the MY21 Outback vs Forester!

[@HappyAdventurer]

Isn't it strange that the definition of an SUV has changed over time to refer to how a car looks, when the original term 'Sport Utility Vehicle' referred to a raised car that could do minor off roading. By the original definition the Outback is just as much an SUV as the Forester.

[@benhuang2773]

Actually, the original definition was of a vehicle that could do *major* off roading. (think Landcruiser)

[@yo_eddie2576]

​@@benhuang2773 I thought that's what the term '4wd' meant

[@Earthlight777]

Suvs are hefty and beefy trucks that can go anywhere all terrains . Like Toyota’s 4runner , Land Cruiser and FJ cruiser , also Jeeps , and ford bronco . .The forester and outback are just what’s called a crossover. Which is a blend between a car and an suv . Hence they are neither just crossovers.

[@paulhenry913]

Disagree- The new Forester is superior to the old Outback . I have a Touring and it is quieter and the engine if more refined and offers better throttle response than the old 2.5.

[@niborrandoacho]

How relevant is this with the new outback around the corner?

[@michaelperkins399]

You can find American reviews on the new outback as it's already launched there.

[@mark-qi6di]

Only seeing this video now. Thank you for this comparison, really appreciate it. I just assumed the Forester, built on a newer platform, would be better in terms of ride, handling and noise isolation.

[@tadficuscactus]

I would buy the outback.

[@bosse641]

I'd take the Forester.

[@lukebrinsmead]

A good comparison. Though it would have been great if Car Advice loaded up the two with camping gear and hit the trails to test practically AWD abilities.

[@Earthlight777]

Id rather stick with the mazda family. Cx9 & cx5 . But if I had to buy one of these I’d buy the outback for sure .

[@kelseym.7216]

Lol we are switching from the cx-9 to outback

[@cormacsage7126]

Never gets tired of this cute Australian accent

[@marounelhajj2668]

I will take the forester

[@randykrus9562]

Great vid. Most reviews say they feel about the same......as you stated.....they do not.

[@jonathanbernstein181]

Yes - Outback chassis more refined for road driving

[@ronaldov09]

The new Outback looks pretty good, comes with a turbo engine in the States, hopefully we will get it here

[@Doc1855]

My wife’s Outback is a 2019 with only 20K miles. My 2019 Forester Touring has only 4,700 miles. I wrote this message 12/22

[@josiahlopez5545]

Are you selling?

[@Doc1855]

@@josiahlopez5545 In 26 we’ll be selling my wife’s Outback and we’ll be replacing it with the redesigned Forester Touring Hybrid. My Forester is a Touring. I wanted Brown leather interior and the only way to get brown interior was to buy the Touring. If Ivory leather interior would have been offered in the Limited model, I would have bought it instead. My wife and I Refuse to buy another vehicle with Gloomy, Depressing, Outdated, Boring, Dull Grey, Charcoal Grey or Black interior again. Those interior colors have been shoved down everyone’s throats for 34 years. When they became popular in 1990, it was a welcoming color palette, as before 1990 most vehicles had Blue, Red , White interior colors, but after 34 years of the same colors, we’re sick and tired of it. Our 11 Ford Ranger XLT super cab 4WD came with grey and black interior, so I had it reupholstered in Red with black trim and stitching to match the custom 2 tone exterior paint, (Silver over Red metallic). I get so many compliments on the 2 tone paint and interior on my old Ranger.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

You guys hardly ever mention towing. Outbacks are still limited to towing at 80kph, New Foresters that restriction has been removed.

[@px-4143]

Apples & Oranges hey - says it all when comparing the 2020 Forester with the older 2019 Outback. How ‘bout waiting to compare with the newly released 2020 Outback 🙄.

[@michaelperkins399]

How about there are no major changes. The new generation outback isn't released until 2021 in this market so they are comparing what's available

[@falcon81701]

Been driving a outback hire car. Its brilliant on the road. Love it

[@Silverbacked_Gorilla]

And now a word from our sponsors..lol

[@hornet6969]

Good video. However, is it possible that these features are going to be different in the North American versions of these cars ?

[@wax333]

i feel like they have spent more time developing the outback. and pulled money from the forester . the outback fleet sales numbers are huge in NZ as alotve merchandisers can get alotve product in them signage stock etc. and it handles better its a win win. really wish subaru would consider an 8 speed auto or dual clutch of some sort. even if they brought some from ZF or others

[@Skysurferau]

Loved my GT and XT Foresters and by dropping this option I’ve moved away from the brand.

[@ndk4]

I have a problem with my interior light, it seems that they turn on automatically when i am in close proximity, i didnt even open any door. Is there anyone else having this problem?

[@joel57123]

I think you can change that in the settings on the dash. Mine does the same, but it doesn't bother me.

[@gregburville3368]

Is there going to be an announcement regarding Paul's departure?

[@henrywojtek589]

If car advice are looking for a young gun to replace him, I'll happily put my hand up! 😂

[@Ben-yt2rv]

I wish these two guys would depart, what a boring as batshit review of 2 good cars.

[@gregburville3368]

@@Ben-yt2rv I didn't make it to the end of the review. :/

[@germie7666]

If you want oomph in the outback get the 3.6L.

[@bigchief2331]

They need to bring back XT model and range needs to top out at 40k i think they are over priced and quite ugly but the XT's were a pretty good drive, if u need awd and reliability then they a good choice

[@qcheroback]

1:23 answered my question. Thanks!

[@qcheroback]

1:57 nice side by side comparison!

[@Karlos305]

Any word on the 7 seat Accent?

[@benhuang2773]

You mean Ascent? Not available in Australia. (though it really should be!)

[@DronieUp]

Wait for the new outback!

[@Hallowsaw]

New outback has cruddy infotainment

[@worrywart1311]

It had better get here before the year is out or Subaru has lost a long-term customer.

[@kelvpoon]

I’m considering the outback 2020. But I want an suv. U guys think outback feels enough like an suv?

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Yes

[@benhuang2773]

Depends on why exactly you're looking for an SUV.

[@Hallowsaw]

Neither of them feel like an suv... Drive a 4runner or Tahoe, that is what a suv feels like. They both drive like cars

[@haiironezumi]

I have to echo the sentiments of the other commentors here. How is this comparison relevant given that all of the comments about the drawbacks of the Outback are addressed by the 2020 model?

[@gregorymolykeekaling8053]

With only 125kw or 135kw power its not a powerful car.I am not a racer or racing car but in Sabah most.of the road are mountainous and very steep.i dont think it can compete other cars with higher horse power.

[@sherwinchia8114]

It's not horsepower that you need for mountainous or uneven terrain, it's torque that you need.

[@geyriansatuita2903]

i will have my first car of my life subaru2019 outback❤🎉

[@scottbrady4472]

I completely disagree with this review. The outback feels like you're driving a boat...

[@ndk4]

I need some advice here, if anyone have the same problem. Does your outback, when you close any door, the car shakes?

[@kodessa]

Yeah... this comparo wasn't needed until the new gen outback was released.

[@PaddyBoy644]

How does Subaru make such large capacity 4 cylinder engines with pretty poor fuel economy and such pitiful power outputs??

[@samchen0079]

It is the natural of boxer engine, not much you can do about it.

[@Hallowsaw]

I will agree with power is not much but mpg is typically the best in awd vehicles in their classes. Cant really compare a fwd to an awd with gas mileage. Forester is almost identical in mpg as the crv and crv is only awd when needed. Rav r isnt as good, hybrid is exactly that, a hybrid. Subaru makes diesels that do 40mpg in Asia. We desperately need one of those though. They have way more torque

[@vkdlvkdl]

Both cars are so ugly. Their design is so dated in every aspect.

[@lukebrinsmead]

I beg to differ. I think my 2016 Outback Premium in Sepia Bronze looks better than most medium crossovers.

[@worrywart1311]

I want to see and test drive the all new Levorg out soon (at least in some markets). It looks much sharper.