For over 14 years I am driving a Forester 2.5 XT from 2007 and still enjoy each moment in it. I work in forestry and have to travel quite some distances between the forest sites I I need to visit. The 248 HP turbo is very fast and very comfortable. Once in the fields it also performs really good, in snow, in deep mud, on steep mountain pathes, I did not experience any condition the Forester did not help me out without a problem. On the highway it has no problem to accelerate very quickly between 60 and 100 MPH and 0-60 is done under 8 sec. When I see your video I think the new Forester performance still is a shadow of my 17 years old Forester, which is the main reason for me still to drive this oldie. And mind you, I record my fuel consumption for over a decade and this turbo normally uses 26 MPG, when I am in a hurry it drops to 23,5 MPG. So considering its performance not something to feel ashamed about. I really do hope Subaru will improve the Forester performance towards what it once was.

5:47 so glad a reviewer finally spent the 3 seconds it takes to show the improved overhead trunk lighting. The dinky dim side lights in the last generations of Subaru were so incredibly poor when out on campgrounds and especially when being covered by various cargo.

@garrettpatterson9490

23 күн бұрын

These are very easy upgrades that cost almost nothing

@OutsideTheTargetDemographic

19 күн бұрын

I have a video on my channel showing how to install a $10 led strip, and I have so far done both my Forester and my wife's Outback, and my sisters Town and Country. Illuminates the trunk AND like 40ft behind the vehicle. 👍

Thanks Ryan! Definitely the best review to drop today.

Had the delima recently of choosing between the 24 and waiting for the 25 Forester, but loved the older setup with buttons and dials so that was my decider. The 25 does remind me of a Ford Explorer from like 2015, would love to see a more aggressive or angular design but oh well. Great video as always!

@agak61

8 күн бұрын

Me too but I chose to wait for 2025 few more weeks.

Subaru Explorester

I love Subarus but who is styling the front ends of their cars??

@rodneywk1

23 күн бұрын

Exactly! It screams "Ford" to me. Not he best look IMO.

@BusterKitten

23 күн бұрын

not the best look, but then it doesn't have that gaping whale shark look like some of the Toyotas have. Those things are hideous!!

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours

22 күн бұрын

Toyota

@LugsyTL

22 күн бұрын

You can always tell designs that are "done by committee"

@bfraumeni

22 күн бұрын

Foryota

What a great video. Amazing job!! Best channel out there by far.

The older styling was better for me. Looks to be an improvement in all areas. Lack of power remains and issue and the reason I opted for an XT Outback

@mumbachabwe8881

12 күн бұрын

I agree the older version looks more subaru and easily distinguishable. This one is more of a ford.

Have watched you for awhile. Always enjoy your thorough and straightforward reviews. They feel professional with some added humor and fun. I watch a lot of reviews and definitely think your channel is top notch. Thanks again. Be well.

I love this cahnnel.❤ Especially with Subaru. 👌

Think I'll hold on to my 2022 loaded Forester Limited for now.... Great review!!!

Thanks Ryan. You do a great job. I really enjoy the videos.

Bring back the XT!

@Doc1855

23 күн бұрын

Only 4% of people buying the Forester bought the XT. That’s why Subaru dropped it

@lacoupe5088

23 күн бұрын

@@Doc1855i was one of those folks in 2017. Haven't sold it because I love it that much. Manual would've been cool but I'm sure sales would’ve tanked even more on it

@korling99

23 күн бұрын

@@Doc1855 I bought one - great car, but had a cvt issue. I ended up trading it in for a new 2017 Forester with a manual transmission - still going strong. I will be keeping the manual for a long long time - my backup/utility vehicle.

@Doc1855

23 күн бұрын

@@korling99 I’m happy for you

@Doc1855

23 күн бұрын

@@lacoupe5088 I’m happy for you

I'll keep my 20222 Wilderness. I love the perfect mix of screen, buttons, dials and switches in mine. Recently got an outback loaner and HATED having everything buried in the screen and menus.

Nice to see, I had no idea it was already on show! I have the former generation with a under-dimensioned hybrid engine, here in Sweden, and it is smooth and tooth-less, but also very senstive to side-wind in high speeds. I would love to hear if u did any such observation on this newer version now?

Being an 2022 OBW owner and also owning a 2020 civic hatchback, I've noticed that the lane keep assist system (LKAS) in the outback acts like it wants me to keep my hands on the wheel but when I do it gets angry if I don't let it do what it wants to the point that the steering wheel will start to jerk (dangerously in my opinion) until I turn off LKAS. I have let go when it does this when no other cars are near and it will throw me into either adjacent lane when it jerks. My Honda gives the more assisted driving experience.

Getting mine in September to replace my 2021 Outback. Can't wait.

The best 2025 Forester first look on YT

Good review! But HUD are amazing! Big safety improvement with HUD.

I think this one’s a keeper and the color is gorgeous.

I love your perspective. It's like none other. Nice work!

I just got me a Crosstrek Wilderness this weekend, mostly thanks to all your great videos. Would have gone with Forrester but I didn't want the old outgoing model. So when my lease is up in 3 years I'll probably go for a Forrester wilderness with this new version.

@fuglong

22 күн бұрын

Why would a person lease a vehicle? I don't get it, pls explain. It's like renting a house to me, you only do it if you're forced to

@timkline162

22 күн бұрын

@@fuglong I get bored of whatever I drive after 3 - 4 years and would end up trading in my financed car early, which means I lose money if I don't get a good trade in value. Since I always have a car payment, it's cheaper to lease and I have the added benefit of my car always being under warranty because a lease is up in 3 years, and I don't drive nearly enough to go over the mile limit. Cars are also depreciating assets, unlike a house :)

@fuglong

22 күн бұрын

@@timkline162 ah cool, makes sense. Thanks!

Can't wait to see the wilderness model! Hoping to upgrade from my 06 outback 3.0

I regularly drive Seattle to Billings. That car would let me make the trip with only one stop for gas. Awesome. Can’t wait for the hybrid for better city mpgs. I also take it to the PCT near Seattle, and to camping sites northeast of Missoula. Seems like it still does Forester things really well. I am really looking forward to (likely) getting it.

Great review as always. The one thing I would point out is to use SI DRIVE when passing. You noted it when testing 0-60, but an application for SI DRIVE is for passing. Anything helps right. Thank you

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

SI-DRIVE only changes throttle mapping. At wide open throttle it makes zero difference. WOT is WOT regardless of mode selected.

Very nice.... definitely a future potential.

I own 2020 e-boxer. In four years this gen seems like a good replacement. It has what I want and not much I don’t want. It also still offers good visibility and square trunk. I hope there will be trail hybrid with all the features inside 😂

Another exhaustive review with off road drive at every weather conditions. Props to Subaru for symetrical all time AWD. Great review. Greetings

I remember when Subaru Forester was the simple rough n tumble option that was always well below average new car price. Two trims, two transmissions, very limited "luxury". I don't think I'm the only one in the PNW who misses those days

@0HOON0

23 күн бұрын

Get the last gen while you still can. $3k+ less trim for trim.

@matthewjohnson1211

23 күн бұрын

I guess people want electric gadgets and luxury (heated steering wheel lol) -durability, performance, handling are an afterthought on certain models.

@jev2867

22 күн бұрын

It's 2024, everyobe wants new techs. Still, It's one of the most rough and tumble cars left, at a very competitive price.

Everyone talking about the front end looking like explorers. It looks more like the new honda crv styling to me.

Great review! Though I'm laughing at how everyone bashes the speed /accel, and yet when I tried a 24 model this week I had a blast and found it extremely peppy! (Likely because I'm not a speeder, and used to a 2001 VW new beetle) I'm still deciding between the CRV, RAV4, and forester, but the new 25s are adding another dimension I'll have to consider 😂

Great review! Thank you!

My 2016 XT has Hail damage and it still looks better then the 2025!

@yippie6862

23 күн бұрын

I think this 2025 model is the best looking one yet. To each their own.

@mikebayer5823

23 күн бұрын

@@yippie6862 lol! If I wanted a ford explorer I would buy one.

@yippie6862

23 күн бұрын

@@mikebayer5823 Doesn't look like the much larger Explorer to me. Similar headlight design isn't enough for the two to look alike IMO.

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours

22 күн бұрын

*than

@delennwheeler1953

22 күн бұрын

The 2025 looks like a Rav4 that merged with an Explorer. Don't like the look. Also hate not have knobs for the infotainment console.

The surround view camera and ventilated seats bring this to the future!

Yay the only place i watch for new Subaru review... Last Forester snow test 6 years ago convinced us to get a Forester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@0HOON0

23 күн бұрын

Same here!

@minnybiker4505

23 күн бұрын

His reviews convinced me to buy a Subaru as well!

@corey9313

22 күн бұрын

Ryan is convincing me to get a Subaru at this point lol and I am not a fan of their boring approach. This bad boy is way better than I expected and standard Adaptive Cruise control is the best!

@martinr8278

22 күн бұрын

Whatttt?? Not TFL? lol. They’re great for rc cars/SUVs and their roller tests are one of a kind 😂

@jtwu8931

21 күн бұрын

It’s a Ford, baby

I got the 2024, the LAST chance to get one new before that obnoxiously huge touch screen. Love the knobs, love the SMALL screen!!

@calvin-

22 күн бұрын

I hear ya. I got a '23 Sport, and love the physical HVAC controls!

@thinker2328

21 күн бұрын

Physical hvac controls are better - sad they changed

@jtwu8931

21 күн бұрын

Current owner of 2020 Sport, nothing in the new one makes me want to trade it in for this one, the $7000 price bump doesn't help either.

@OutsideTheTargetDemographic

19 күн бұрын

18 Forester 6MT, we just put the wife in a 2020 Outback. The physical knobs and dials are hands down faster, easier, less distracting, and more intuitive. Oh, and repair costs will be in the double-digits of dollars, vs four digits for that expensive, slow, low res iPad in the Outback.

I have a 2024 Crosstrek with wireless charging. Same issue. Although Subaru states the charger will automatically centre on the phone if it moves on the pad, this does not happen. I got fed up and plug it in to charge.

Lovely outdoorsy review as always ! 2 questions tho, 1. Does the blind spot alarm has an audible component or as silly as before with only flashing little light? 2. Does it have front parking sensors?

I have a funny feeling the Wilderness version will be a Hybrid due to the fuel economy the current Wilderness have and like you said of the hybrid torque it might come out torquier, who knows what will happen. Awesome video as always👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯

What a great video! Tnx

Big big fan of yours,BTW what kind of mpg were you getting while you were driving on the highway towards the off road part of your video..

About the AWD, both front & rear Differentials are open Diffs so does the power going to either get help from the brakes to get it to each side to help with traction????

Always a great review. I have a 2019 forester. I feel like the backup camera screen is bigger on that than this one.

@krazytony1583

9 күн бұрын

The backup camera view is big on the new screen, once you touch the view button on the screen it changes the view. He just didn’t know that about the vehicle since his not a salesperson for Subaru.

My problem with the Big display is they hide the Front Collision Mitigation under many button hits. FCM is so sensitive in my Ascent it almost causes accidents when I need to scoot between traffic

Looks like a ford explorer lol

@djustan3373

10 күн бұрын

True

@agak61

8 күн бұрын

Ford Explorer is nice 😊

Great review! I have and love the Crosstrek Wilderness, but the lagginess of the screen's response has been an annoyance most reviewers point out. Is the Forester any better? Another issue, and I'm thinking the Forester has the same problem, is that most normal-sized phones will slide around on the wireless charging pad during normal driving--so no charging takes place. I gave up on using that feature.

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

Same system. Didn’t notice any difference.

Is the HK sound system exactly the same as previous versions or is there an improvement?

Wow. This is WAY earlier than I was expecting to get a vid like this. I enjoy it. Any chance you will get a Tacoma Hybrid soon? Looking forward to your review of that.

@drivingsports

19 күн бұрын

We’re still waiting on the Tacoma hybrid. No ETA from Toyota yet. Thanks for watching!

I really hope Subaru will give the Wilderness a more powerful engine. Great video.

The take rate for the old Forester Turbo was not high. The issue with the old Turbo was it used Premium fuel. Put the 2.4 liter turbo from the Outback in it (using regular fuel) and it will sell. Do you think Subaru will ever put the Outback Turbo in the Forester?

@0HOON0

23 күн бұрын

Hybrids are likely the future.

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

This ⬆️

@antoniolepore8155

22 күн бұрын

@@0HOON0 They ought to make the Hybrid as the base engine and the Turbo (from Outback ) the performance/Wilderness engine.

Awesome video!!!

In regards to the power output… I have a ‘22 Crosstrek Limited that I’ve had for a little over 2 years, which has the older 2.5, but let’s be honest, the new one isn’t that much different. Anyway, I’ve found that it accelerates much better at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle, especially at highway speeds, than it does at full throttle. Full throttle seems to overwhelm the drivetrain and bog it down more than just giving it a few less beans. Just an observation as kind of a work around for the lack of power. Other than that I love my CT. And if you’re looking for speed and quickness in a vehicle, these aren’t really the ones to be looking at anyway, but it just does so many other things well.

For us from countries where we have never heard about ford explorer, love the design

Hey Ryan, the Forester Wilderness 2025 will have a small screen with more physical buttons. So that's good for those who don't like the big portrait screen.

@GooseWurkz

23 күн бұрын

How do you know this? Whats your source?

@0HOON0

23 күн бұрын

​@@GooseWurkzThe Wilderness is still on the SK platform for 2025.

@SimulatorsStudio

22 күн бұрын

Definitely not true, as the Crosstrek Wilderness has the big screen like the other newer Subarus.

@roberthunt6540

12 күн бұрын

​@SimulatorsStudio 25 Forester Wilderness will be carry over of current Gen. W/ no change

Thanks! Outstanding Review 😎

We own a 2021 Outback with the natural aspirated engine, and it's okay. My wife didn't want the turbo because she wanted the better gas mileage. It's slow. I'm looking at a next car, and as much as I do like the looks of this, I can't get over not having a more powerful engine option. Subaru not having the turbo option is such so unfortunate. I am also curious when there will be a Wilderness, and what all that would include. One of the things that bugs me is you can only get cooling in the Touring. I love the look of the wilderness, especially in the blue color they have in that trim, and that's a feature I wish you could get.

I always meant to ask, when you hop in the back seats of any car to test the leg room and such and you say your height and follow up with "legs torso proportionate" what do you mean exactly?

Great video as always. Greetings from Mexico. 🇲🇽♥️

Please, please add a turbo option. It would not only solve the problem of speed, but higher altitude loss of power. It’d just be nice to have that extra oomph when you need it. Please Subaru.

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

Not happening. Hybrid can fix that too.

@billricheter5678

23 күн бұрын

No turbo needed. Just adds complexity and cost. People need to relax and maybe slow down a tad.

@patrickg8429

23 күн бұрын

Then I’m not buying another Subaru lol I want more power, regardless of turbo or hybrid. The current engine and CVT are not suited for California freeway on-ramps, you cannot get up to speed when merging, very dangerous sometimes

@RRr-yl8zr

22 күн бұрын

LOTS of people do Not like Turbos, because of reliability and wear issues and often gas mileage. (Sure they can get decent gas mileage... when the turbo Is not coming on. But in real life you will probably be engaging the turbo Often, also on when you are on some tough/rugged nasty dirt road situations, or when presented with "steep climbs" the turbo will get put in to use and Be Sucking Gas. Turbo engines are "short term" rides. Best to have a 'racing crew and a sponsor paying to take care of your car. 😅😉

@valdius85

22 күн бұрын

The factory that makes Forester already makes 1.8T version for Japanese market. So just push your local dealership to bring it to North America. The engine is not as fast as the old 2.0T, but it offers much more torque so definitely better acceleration then 2.5NA.

Seems a shame to have just the 2.5 boxer because it did look like fun to drive fast on gravel. At least give us a lock out option for the front wheels so that you could flat track it thru curves. What would keep them from boring it out to 3 liters?

You talked a lot about how you like the seats and think the seats are an improvement which is good to see. I know its been years since you've probably tested an SJ Forester, but how would you say they compare? How would you individually rate SJ seats to everything else you have reviewed? Personally on drives over 45 minutes i get sore and uncomfortable in my 2016 touring that i bought last year. And the lumar support feels like too much even with it fully moved back. Trying to figure out if this is a universal experience or if i just need to adjust my seat more.

@0HOON0

23 күн бұрын

The previous model's were just ok. Drove a family member's Crosstrek and it was much more comfortable for long drives. So this change is a big step up.

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

Try out the new seats. I think you’ll see they’re a big improvement.

@Anhedonis

18 күн бұрын

I’m glad to hear the seats are improved. There’s nothing wrong with the current seats, but the head restraints are only good for navel gazing.

Subaru needs to make front parking sensors Standard on all model and trim grades there is no excuse for not having it in 2024/25 they are way behind on that. The engine needs major upgrades and is not up to the market level, make the FA24F 2.4L turbo engine standard.

Looks good! I hope they come out with a hybrid soon and a plug-in would be even better. It should be interesting if how they arrange the power train. If they want to keep their existing AWD system, the electric motor will have to drive the transmission, maybe similar to the Toyota Tundra setup. It will mean lower mpg, but better AWD.

Come on hybrid!!! I hope you talk some about the differences in driving on and off road between this and the Crosstrek.

Like the design and the added rigidity, but really do not like the instrument panel (like having physical controls) and really wish that there was a easy/user option (or even by ODBC) to disable 99% of the 'safety & efficiency (i.e. engine turnoff)' features. Really do not like the trend of autos trying to warn or get in the driver's way. they are machines and should always be something that you have ultimate control over at least as an option (and no, the 'temporary' disablement doesn't help it just adds more steps you need to do each time you get in the car. That being said, will be watching for the updated forester wilderness version and perhaps modding it to disable crap.

It needs a turbo engine, Period 👌🏻

@dcam456

23 күн бұрын

They had a turbo before and not enough people bought it so they got rid of it. With a hybrid coming I’d be surprised if they brought the turbo back.

@0HOON0

23 күн бұрын

Please no. Turbo engines do not have the reliability and durability of an N/A. Instead Subaru needs to push its engineers to match Toyota's A25A at 205-210hp. This would much improve the passing power.

@xxichikokoxx

23 күн бұрын

@@0HOON0 they need a good hybrid system like toyota. they cant keep making NA engines with how emission standards are getting super strict and states like CA banning ICE engines in a few years.

@vjmtz

23 күн бұрын

@@xxichikokoxx Well its expected that the new Hybrid will be taken from Toyota's directly, or at least it should be considering Toyota's investment in Subaru. Subaru's last hybrid car was terriable though.. so I hope its better. Personally I'm fairly anti-hybrid, but do see the appeal due to those emission standards which cribble the engines now with so little power. I'm not a fan of turbos (most mechanics are as well for the reliability issues they have)., but its so tempting considering how under powered this engine is. I'm now debating. Honda CR-V or this. -

@matthewjohnson1211

23 күн бұрын

@@0HOON0 Exactly …my wife’s BRZ has a 2.4 230hp -it’s not some futuristic thing “Oh someday when the technology gets there.”

Thank you Rayan and for your excited car videos….cool dude.

I hope they improve the latest hybrid, we've had hybrid (2 litre boxer) Foresters in the UK for years and they're slower than your 2.5 ! I have a 2024 hybrid, it's not quick but it's still a great car. I'm hoping they bring out a plug in hybrid over here when we eventually see the new model.

Front end looks like a 2022+ Equinox, 2024 VW Atlas, and Ford Explorer and rear end looks like a 2024 Nissan Armada

I like the tech and glad it finally got a 360 camera. Ryan, did they improve the backup camera resolution quality? I couldn’t tell from the video. I think this car would look much better in the wilderness version. Also one can only hope they release an XT version of this with the turbo…

@drivingsports

21 күн бұрын

No resolution improvement.

Thanks for the vid! Really enjoy your Suby content. Eager to see how the new hybrid Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback hold up when they arrive.

I’ve had one 2015 non turbo and 1 2015 XT and current 2018 XT Touring. The lack of power is absurd in the non turbo. Bring back the Turbo or least develop a new engine with more horsepower and torque. People load these up and go to the mountains and long trips. You need power for climbing, off roading and passing. Also bring back an automatic transmission without the CVT. Or a manual transmission. Looks like a Ford Explorer front and they copied Ford with the Badging being stamped into the 5th door.

Hi Ryan- when monitoring my 2016 CX-5 with an OBD2 scanner I see a constant 10-20% of torque sent to rear wheels according to the 4x4 rear torque coupling PID. Would you consider that part-time or full time AWD? I know they’ve changed over the years.

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

Off the top of my head I recall the current Mazda systems disconnect the driveshaft when cruising. (Someone correct me if wrong.) I don’t remember specifics on the 2016 model year.

@krazytony1583

9 күн бұрын

Mazda AWD is I-Active AWD. It’s a Front-wheel Slip AWD. So it’s still a front wheel drive vehicle with parts added to make it AWD when needed. So it’s a part time AWD.

That’s a sweet Fordster! 😂

Great in depth look as usual, thank you! You hit all my initial thoughts on the exterior: front has too much going on yet is too soft at the same time, I don't think the rear taillights are consistent with the rest of the design at all, and overall if you took the badges off I'd guess it was a Ford. Almost like they took the body of an Edge, shrunk it, then put the Kia Sportage taillights on it. I can't picture this thing as a wilderness. Lots of pros you point out are nice (fuel tank size!) however not even close for us to consider upgrading from our '17 XT. The design has been going downhill since and this one made it worse in my opinion, so much that I couldn't overlook it for the new features. If I were looking now, I'd personally hurry up an get a '24.

if you push the little camera icon on the screen when you are reversing, it will switch through different camera modes, especially if you just want the backup camera without the split screen sensors next to it.

@drivingsports

22 күн бұрын

Yes, we play with that more in our next video. (700 mile roadtrip)

Maybe I missed it, but where in Montana is this? Looks amazing. Great video as always 🙌

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

Outside Missoula.

@CaliforniaCruisin

23 күн бұрын

@@drivingsports thanks!

Excellent review!

One other thing about the AWD, I’ve heard it only sends 10% to the rear wheels at all times until the computer control for the AWD detects wheel spin?? That helps with Fuel economy they say and the reaction time is much faster to send power to whatever wheel needs the power?

@Anhedonis

18 күн бұрын

It’s 60/40 f/r. It will do 90/10 if the ABS, traction control, or stability control demands it.

Where are you in Montana? I moved away a few years ago, but lived there my entire life until somewhat recently.

I really like this. They got rid of a lot of the "quirky" design elements, like the overly angled hood layout.

I’m not complaining but wondering why they don’t put the turbo in it? I think if the forester had the obw specs it could be even more capable with a better approach and departure angle?

I’m curious does that dirt track has corrugation?

Last week, I bought a 2024 Crosstrek Limited with a 2.5-engine and yes it's slow but it's my wife's car. I drive my AMG C63S without her in the car for real speed.

Love your videos! Another great review. We have 2 Foresters 2014 and 2016 models Wish we could get the Wilderness versions here in Australia… All the best

Thanks for the review. Are the cameras still the same terrible "subaru special" quality?

@drivingsports

23 күн бұрын

We cover that near the end of the video.

Looking more and more like the outlander

Maybe I’m not as familiar with this segment of vehicle as I am with others but for 41k, I feel like you get a ton of features in this Forester, do other vehicles in this segment offer more?? Seems like a solid vehicle for the price, atleast at the highest trim

@gavingrant993

23 күн бұрын

I'd agree with that speaking from our's and multiple friend's cars that we've spent a lot of time in ('17 XT Touring, '18 Touring, '23 Wilderness). I always saw a HUGE difference from base to top package. The base felt overpriced to me with a very minimal interior (paying for that AWD & eyesight) and in that budget you'd get more bells and whistles elsewhere, but the top trims always felt like they had amazing features for the price and are hard to beat in my opinion.

Is that a 2013 Ford Explorer?

Getting tired of "new" Subaru models that are just basically minor upgrades. I don't know why they stubbornly refuse to upgrade the powertrain. They desperately need the hybrid, and some sort of turbo for the Forrester and Crosstrek with 200+HP. to fit in between the2.5L and the 2.4L outback turbo. Subaru used to have this segment pretty much to themselves, but competition is very stiff now, and they need to up their game. I am a Subaru fan, but not sure I would buy another, with all the competition they have now. They still have probably the best AWD system outside of full off road vehicles, but that is their only clear advantage they have left over the competition. Edit: BTW, where is the "Snow" part of the review? This was more of a "first drive" than a review. Dont mean to sound like a complainer though; I love your channel. It is my favorite YT review site by far.

So glad I went with a 23 FW

Despite an unpopular opinion I don't hate the look, I just hope they've worked on actually having a CVT gearbox than can handle some more extensive offroading. I HATE the giant TV screen though.

finally another forester cover!!

Looks wise, it kind of reminds me of the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Wish it was a hybrid. Then I would definitely be interested.

Ryan, you da man.

Действительно он выглядит как вчерашний Форд 😂😂😂

Great camera work. This review touched on everything we'd want to know. And yes, the vehicle could use the additional power of a good hybrid system.

Передняя часть напоминает Форд Эксплолер + синий логотип))

@Ittou-Ogami

22 күн бұрын

интересно услышать мнение Форд по этому поводу

Ryan got another?..iam thinking about buying the new 2025 Subaru Forester Touring model like in this video,if I wanted to do the same kinda off reading you did in this video here what kinda tires would you recommend for this vehicle that would still be able to alot of highway driving and occasionally off road like you did here..I really don't want to get into the whole off reading to justify buying a wilderness version.. Can't wait to see your long distance road trip in this vehicle..Be safe,have fun,keep up the great job with your videos adventures!!😂🫡💯👍👌

@drivingsports

18 күн бұрын

Falken Wildpeak Trails are excellent. We have them on my wife’s Crosstrek.

I think the new design has some similar details as first and second gen foresters. Little bit retro. I like it.