I got one of these (2023) with package option 15. I looked at 9-10 other SUV's first. This offered the best overall value. The gas mileage is about 34 on long trips, it accelerates well at higher speeds, is grippy as hell, and plenty comfortable. Lots of space, good visibility , easy to drive, and not overly techy. Glad I chose this. And I don't mind the CVT, it pairs well with this engine. My other car is a 2019 Lexus RX350. I look forward to driving this more. Which is good because the wife drives the Lexus.

As its so hard to get my hands on a new Forester, I've been watching a ton of KZread videos on the vehicle. I LOVE your approach, Kenny! You do a great job of showing the tiniest details, as well as constantly educating the watcher on the different trims. I caught the Wilderness tow load of 3000 vs 1500 lbs on the other trims too, but seriously this is the best review i've watched due to detail and education, and i have watched SO many of them. Great job!

@703Speed

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video and my channel!

The exact trim and color I want. Thanks for reviewing!

Thx for the in-depth review. Bought a Premium today, won't get delivery for a month and you made me feel confident about my purchase

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Glad the video made you feel good about your purchase

@daveb7999

9 ай бұрын

Congrats! Same thing happened to me today @@703Speed

Thank you, great real world review, nicely done! I took my 2018 base model Forester in for an oil change today and when they saw that I only had 16640 miles on it, they made me an offer I could not refuse. Dick Hannah Subaru gave, me $300 less than what I originally paid for my 2018 base Forester as trade in (we're talking a 5 year old car here) for an upgrade to a 2023 Forester Premium. Sure, I forked out $10 Grand for the upgrade, but it put me in a brand new Forester 'Premium' that's 5 years younger. I'm pretty happy with the deal, Subaru does treat their customers very well. Excellent resale value, couldn't be better. Buying a Subaru is an investment, no if's about it. Thanks for your review! Now, please excuse me while I take the new 2023 Premium Forester for another fine cruse .................................🚘

Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!

Best review of the forester. Very detailed. Thank you

Excellent! Nicely detailed rwview.

This video was very helpful. I like when you give your personal takes, like when you mentioned how the Eyesight notifies you when the car in front of you starts moving. That’s stuff that you don’t know about just browsing the website / doing general research. Keep up the grind.

@703Speed

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

You forgot to mention an exclusive feature of the LED headlights for this price point: the headlights are steering responsive, no other direct competition has it. Great feature for safer nighttime driving!

@703Speed

7 ай бұрын

I mentioned it at 1:12 !

Amazing job with my 1st Subaru SUV bro.

Great video. You did a terrific job of explaining all the features of the vehicle, especially appreciated what all the inside controls do. Just wish you had included a drive up a steep hill to see how much power this baby has.

Yeah, he really should’ve added Bing review channel. That’s a 3000 pound tow capacity is only for the wilderness edition of the Forrester.

Great review

I really appreciated your review on the 2023 Subaru forester I’m hoping to soon purchase one for my 71st birthday!! You gave me a lot of information to digest. Plus you helped me to make my decision that this is the car. I would really like to drive. You do an excellent thorough examination of the car, which I really appreciated! thank you for your very thorough testing of this car. It made me feel safe if I’m going to drive it and gave me peace of mind in my decision to purchase one. Thank you very much.

@703Speed

8 ай бұрын

Happy to help :)

Awesome review dude! I'm actually looking for a 23' premium now!

@703Speed

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

Same color as I bought. Loving it.

Just bought this today with white color! Absolutely loving it!

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

really enjoyed your views,thanks 👍

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

Also Premium gets Alloy wheels, tinted rear and back seats . Both add much to appearance

One Eyesight feature that doesn't get a lot of mention is the pre-collision throttle management that engages if your accelerating from a stop.

@ImaYam

6 ай бұрын

What does it do

@niuhuskieguy

6 ай бұрын

@@ImaYam It reduces engine power from a stop if there is a stationary object in front of you. The goal is to give you time to react to the object.

Helpful video 👍🏽

@703Speed

4 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

For AVH to work, you press the AVH button and you see AVH light up on the dash (in green on the right). when you come to a stop, or if you're already stopped, you will see once completely stopped a green circle will appear alongside the AVH light, which means you can let go of the brake and the vehicle won't move again unless you hit the gas pedal, put your foot back on the brake, or press the AVH button to disarm the system.

You can add the tweeters in the base model, the wiring is there already. Takes like 5 mins to install.

That color green looks way better in this video than the color on Subaru website when building it.

Good review...thx

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Roof rack is rated at 200lbs moving and 700lbs static. So your roof tent load better stay under 200. But you and your friends and gear can total up to 700 while using the tent.

The best value Forester imo, as this gives you everything you need & nothing you don't. This would be the way I'd get the Forester if I got one in a few years.

@ofcbob6391

7 ай бұрын

Except for the sunroof, don't like em, never use em....but it is forced on you with this Premium trim. Oh well.

Tbh, I love the Touring trim BUT I'm all about budget and cashflow. So, the Premium is where my busget told me I can still sleep at night and stay in the black. 😆 There's nothing wrong with it just less creature comforts and at the end if day it still meets my needs. Good overview.

@MrNathan07

9 ай бұрын

That's all that really matters especially in a daily driver "economy" oriented vehicle, the higher trims are nice but then you're just wasting money at that point.

Very good video.

Couple things Premium, have heated seats. Also, all Subaru have Apple Car Play and Android Auto which gets you navigation via phone maps. And Bluetooth.

I live on the AVH turned on and really easy yo use. Press when you start the car and in green AVH on right side of my display and when I brake it gets another light up showing it’s being held. If both items are not present the brake hold is not set. I verify every time I set for safety reasons. I was told this vehicle did not have this function and was ecstatic to find it did. WARNING it will not engage nor disengage if you don’t have your seatbelt on. Learned the hard way getting stuck in a Sam’s Club grocery pickup.

If you are planning to get a forester test drive the unit on a slightly roughroad surfaces with some pot holes in low sppeed below 30 mph.Then pay attention if you hear a clunking,thug or rubbing metal sound.because it's the issue of my 2022 forester limited and sadly subaru can't fix this.

Hopefully they improved the seats. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'9. Neither of us could handle the seats on a short test drive. Great car and my friend owns a Subaru dealership so I can get invoice minus holdback. Maybe 2024? A friend has a 2021 Outback. He was on I-405 when a sizeable plastic bag fell out of the truck bed ahead. The car locked them up in LA traffic. luckily no one was hurt. He related the event to Subaru asking them if the sensitivity could be turned down? Nope.

@joemeer652

7 ай бұрын

Nope. We have a 23 and it’s still bad. Didn’t show up In the test drive but next trip over an hour out backs are achey. So hard and unsupportive. A set of sheepskin covers made it somewhat better. Made a mistake!

@SyrupCanuck

6 ай бұрын

​@@joemeer652That's what I noticed as well in limited with leather. Very hard. Went into an Outback and way more comfort.

New Subscriber great review on the Subaru. Currently own a Chevrolet Equinox LT but impressed w the Forrester, especially over the Rav4 or CRV. Is that Awd full time or is it demand like the Equinox??

@703Speed

10 ай бұрын

It is full time awd

@davidstadtmiller8904

10 ай бұрын

@@703Speed Thank you for the info.

I know I am not in the majority but one reason the BASE is nice is the lack of tinted windows. The clear glass in all windows makes the car look more cohesive, rather than the disjointed look of light and dark windows. Otherwise, I do agree that the power seat, alloy wheels, and ability to get cross-traffic alert make the Premium trim worthwhile.

@architectsxiii5379

4 ай бұрын

Tint is king living in places where the sun beam you imo

I really like the light interior, instead of the gloomy black interior...but it is hard to find, they don't put it in many of their premium trims.

I'm about to nab one before the ugly 2025 comes out... My dealers near me are doing crazy deals to get the '24s off the lot finally! :D

BTW, the towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. for all Foresters EXCEPT the Wilderness which can tow up to 3,000 lbs.

Strange how when you opt to get the rear cross traffic alert/BSM package along with the power rear gate...they make the surround for the HVAC that crappy piano black plastic. Hate that shiny dust magnet.

Do you have a video on how to lay the seats down.?

If only they would have kept making the Base with a CD player....That would solve a lot of problems. The only reason to move up from the Base is for the infotainment system.

Hey pal. Thanks for the in-depth car reviews. I’m thinking about getting either an Ascent or a Forester. Which one has the most front seat room in your opinion? Leg room, head room, seat width, etc.

@npatricksmith

Жыл бұрын

Ascent is much bigger in every way.

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Like Nathan said, Ascent definitely is more roomy in every way lol

@david197o

7 ай бұрын

Ascent premium seats suck though because they don't have adjustable lumbar support. Outback premium seats are more comfortable. I say this because I own both at the moment.

Subaru recently settled a defective windshield class action lawsuit pertaining to Outback and Legacy, but there are many complaints of the same for the Forester. The Forester Premium is an excellent value but a windshield replacement and Eyesight recalibration, even if twice a year, is a dealbreaker. Please tell me it's not so.

@ofcbob6391

10 ай бұрын

so, what is wrong with the windshield glass, is it just too cheap and thin?

@SyrupCanuck

6 ай бұрын

​@@ofcbob6391Pretty much. Something about if glass is too thick the eye sight may not work. Unsure I say just cost cutting. Same happened to my Crosstrek but granted I got smoked by a massive object so I am chucking it up to how big the item was.

Max tow is 1500, I think (maybe 1800]. 3000 is only in wilderness trim. Thanks for the look inside this vehicle and explaining the buttons. Very helpful as I’m trying to decide whether or not to get a forester.

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

You are correct

@Doc1855

Жыл бұрын

The reason why the Wilderness can tow 3K lbs is bc it has an additional transmission cooler. On all other Outback’s or Forester’s if the owners would install an additional transmission cooler, their Subie’s could tow 3K lbs too

@kylemiller4562

11 ай бұрын

​@@Doc1855 Are you sure that's the only difference that gives it the capability to tow the 3000 pounds?

@Doc1855

11 ай бұрын

@@kylemiller4562 The Wilderness is geared lower, but the only basic difference is that the Wilderness has a transmission cooler. Look at the Forester. It’s not turbo charged, yet it can tow more.

AVH can be enabled if the engine is running and the vehicle is not moving.

@ofcbob6391

11 ай бұрын

If it works like my 22 Rogue, you have to put a bit more pressure into the brake pedal to activate the "hold". Works well for not having to hold your foot on the brake for long red lights or RR crossings.

I’d LOVE to get 33mpg on the freeway. I can only get 29mpg. In 2024, Subaru is supposed to introduce the new 2025 completely redesigned Forester Hybrid. We’ll wait for the 27 or 28 hybrid models so the bugs get worked out and sell my wife’s Outback and buy the Forester Hybrid Touring so she can use that as her commuter vehicle. I’m retired and obviously don’t drive very often .

Please compare / contrast the ride and comfort of the Forester with the Legacy. Thanks.

@CarefreeRambler

11 ай бұрын

And the raised sedan, the Outback.

@whitelotus1594

Ай бұрын

I've had a 2019 Legacy base and a 2023 Forester Premium. The Forester by far is more comfortable.

I want to trade in my 2021 crosstrek base for a 2023 forester premium (in this exact color). Im hoping the better engine is more noticeable despite the bigger body. Or should I wait for the 2024 Forester?

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Why do you want the Forester? It’s honestly about the same power (feeling) wise. Not too quick with the 2.5 tbh

@garfielddraper3418

9 ай бұрын

I was about to sign the buy on a 2024 Crosstrek top of the line gasoline, immediate delivery. For almost the same money I could get a Forester premium. Test drive both, I'm waiting 2-3 months for delivery on the Forester. The ride is better and the torque is better, top speed is about the same but you can feel the difference on acceleration, in the Cross you hear the motor rev up and feel almost nothing. The Forester do not push you to seat, but you feel the acceleration matching the revs. It's a little bit bigger and heavier but the 30 horses do make difference.

@LicPlate8VPL158

9 ай бұрын

@@garfielddraper3418 you did the right thing!

z_ One complaint I have is that Subaru moved the USB ports to a spot under the infotainment screen, meaning you have to plug in there for Android Auto/Apple Carplay. So why did they do that... and there's no place to put your phone! So you jam your phone in there or run a cord back to the center armrest storage.

@whitelotus1594

Ай бұрын

I run the cord back to the armrest console. At least it has cutouts for the cord under the part that flips up.

Man, you covered everything except how it is cruising 75-80 mph. I'm looking for a vehicle for long trips.

@whitelotus1594

Ай бұрын

It's really good with plenty of power 65-70. I take it from NY to VA regularly.

Does the premium come with sunroof? Or is that a different package

@703Speed

10 ай бұрын

Premium comes w/sunroof

Does the 6 speaker sound system sound better than crosstrek one? I find my 21 Crosstrek 6 speaker bad.

@703Speed

6 ай бұрын

Eh lol. Not a fan of standard subie sound systems personally

This has apple carplay? Our dealer said it doesn't. Maybe some Forester Premiums do and some don't?

@Thefilmyfamily786

9 ай бұрын

They all have wired carplay and android auto

UK- I have to wait and pick the safe moment to accelerate past cyclists on a single lane road that the speed limit is usually 30,40 or 60mph. Can you test the performance of the cars acceleration in these situations, please

@703Speed

8 ай бұрын

Will do

No shift paddles? 😢

Is it noisy on highway? My 2016 Forester Premium is very noisy at high speed, so plan to buy a new vehicle.

@703Speed

8 ай бұрын

It’s not terrible, but you can hear the road

I.....rea....lly.....love.....this....ve.....hi.....chle, it.....is....the......one....i....want🤣......great review bro

I have only 12K miles on my 2019 Forester Touring. I LOVE the Saddle Brown Leather interior. During the winter months when I have rear seat passengers, they love the heated seats and I love the heated steering wheel. 2 years ago it was time to replace my wife’s 18 year old Camry so I bought her an Outback for her birthday. We had to park her old Camry every winter and drive my car, so that left me with driving our 4WD pickup. We get 5-7 feet of snow in the winter. We live 5 miles from a small town up in the mountains of north central WA state. Our Subie’s go almost every where.

@703Speed

8 ай бұрын

No more saddle brown interior anymore. I’ve heard quite a few people asking for that interior back in these. These things are great in snow!

Moon roof on Premium no packages?

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Correct. Whether you like it or not, with the Premium, you get the Pano roof.. lol

Is a 2" trailer hitch available ?

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Yes, from Subaru its a $635 option. And it is a 2" receiver

@sarco64

11 ай бұрын

After checking with the Subaru dealer about a trailer hitch for my 2014 Forester, I bought one from U-Haul instead. It was less than a third of the price that the Subaru dealer would have charged, and it has served me well.

Can you crank it from the inside of your home?

@703Speed

7 ай бұрын

Im pretty sure yes, but with the Starlink app on your phone

You get a pano roof with All Foresters…not just the premium.

Push button starts and proximity unlock

Can you slow down with your info a little 😄😄👍🏼👍🏼

lets see how it would do from 30 ramp speed to 70 high way speed

@703Speed

8 ай бұрын

Will do!

Which gas is great for this vehicle?

@703Speed

10 ай бұрын

Regular 87

@joeburciaga9977

9 ай бұрын

Also, What does the Low mode and X Mode do and used for?

@703Speed

9 ай бұрын

@@joeburciaga9977 When driving in snow and "off road" situations

You should have shown the safety features

@703Speed

7 ай бұрын

I put them on screen!

Subaru has a chronic battery drain and battery failure problem. I recommend Jeep Cherokee my previous vehicle or Honda or Toyota.

@LP-jn4tw

7 ай бұрын

Lol. Yes, folks, buy a Jeep if you're concerned about electrical issues. Lol.

@user-kq7gi7eh1s

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣@@LP-jn4tw

New baja instead... come on subaru

The front grill reminds me of the grill on the RAV4. It almost looks like it's puckered out a little, like it's blowing a kiss or something. Personally, this isn't a great look.

@703Speed

6 ай бұрын

Lol

What’s the difference between premium and sport?

@703Speed

10 ай бұрын

Sport is more expensive, you get 18” gray wheels, dual function x mode, blind spot w/rear cross traffic alert standard, SI drive (2 drive modes), and orange accent stitching on the inside

I had been close to committing to a Forester however the quality and reliability issues are a deal-breaker.

I was not expecting a CD player...who uses CDs in the car these days when you have so many music streaming apps and phone connectivity?

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

Lol I have someone who commented right after you on another Subaru video I made about how they love CD players 😂

@williamstevenson8518

Жыл бұрын

I ordered this trim instead of the base for the CD player....Oh, and Lexus still has CD players in some of their models.

@nicolettemaceachern223

11 ай бұрын

I actually still listen to my CDs in the car. Sometimes it's just easier. I LOVE! that and CD player is available in this.

@sarco64

11 ай бұрын

Old geezers like me, who have hundreds of CDs. If only they included a player for my cassette tapes and vinyl records.

@Thefilmyfamily786

9 ай бұрын

Cd player was one of the biggest selling point for me and it's ok you can laugh at me😅

Sad but true American cars lack in almost every way, check out an older American car. The difference is shocking! They can do better. They choose not too.

That little screen on top of the dash is really unnecessary and annoying.

I HATE push button start.

@arubial1229

11 ай бұрын

lol why? What year is this?

Subaru needs to replace their wheel designers,they have the worst looking wheels in the market.

@703Speed

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Across the whole lineup the wheel game is really lacking

33 year old Gloomy Grey or Boring Black interior colors 🤮🤮🤮

If only it weren’t so ugly. Is it trying be a Cadillac Escalade? 2014-2018 looked great. They should have just kept that same look and refined it. Wish automakers would have consistent designs like Apple through the years. Chase perfection, not excitement.

Buy American cars only.

@arubial1229

11 ай бұрын

American cars suck. 90% of all Subarus that were bought in the last 10 years are still on the road.

@rand49er

11 ай бұрын

@@arubial1229 because those people are liberals who don’t know better.

@edisontrent5244

8 ай бұрын

Get a crosstrek then it is built in Indiana - GM models built in Korea (trax, trail blazer, Buick models) and China (Buick model). Fords built in Mexico.

@rand49er

8 ай бұрын

@@edisontrent5244 it's merely ASSEMBLED in Indiana while all the best jobs (product planning, design, engineering, prototype testing) are all overseas i.e. foreign. And most of the subcomponents that go into the assembly are from transplant companies here in the U.S. Are those assembly workers UAW members? No.

@edisontrent5244

8 ай бұрын

@@rand49er are gm / ford / stellantis engineers uaw? I doubt it.

182 hp, omg that’s awful

this car is too slow, nothing relates to drag racing or speed test, or 0-60, it is just slow for use on a daily basis, if you have more than 2 people loaded, this car does not move at all, especially on the high way.

@npatricksmith

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Not true at all. Unless you are doing the Cannonball Run, the 2.5L has plenty of power for regular people.

@Totosubie

Жыл бұрын

@@npatricksmith for sure for people who age 90 plus

@eth2real

Жыл бұрын

Maybe 400lb people 😂

@npatricksmith

Жыл бұрын

@@Totosubie this comment makes you sound incredibly dumb. Be better.

@cnobillbradley9673

Жыл бұрын

My 2015 Fozzy XT is plenty quick. You want power? I one enjoyed a 1970 Dodge Challenger 440 ta Hurst shifter