Great review. Was particularly impressed by the reduced noise level. One question: is the Blindspot monitor warning light just a little light on the mirror itself or is it a wider swath light on the plastic mirror surround?

The acceleration with adaptive cruise control engaged is adjustable in the settings. Also, ventilated seats are included on the top Touring trim.

Great review. Was particularly interested in the improved noise level. Question: is the blind spot monitor warning a little light ion the mirror itself or a larger lighted space on the plastic mirror surround?

Great review brother! In your opinion, how was the build quality? I know when there’s an all new redesign of a vehicle, sometimes the first model year may have some quality issues, rattles, creaks, etc. How was the overall build quality and fit and finish?

Thanks for the review. I wonder if you considered using a gimbal. Very noticeable in the beginning when you were walking around the car.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

I had a $300 gimbal for my canon t6i - then switched over to using a gopro hero 10. The cinematic I use is filmed with the gopro and DJI drone. I put about 15 to 20 hours a week into my channel and I work a full time job. So honestly one day I want to upgrade to a 4k camera like a Sony A7 and gimbal - but I don't have the time right now or the money haha 😅 appreciate you watching

First review...nice

Yes, I know what the trend is. Most car buyers still prefer a vehicle with a combustion engine. The industry sold the world practical stories about preserving the "quality of the environment" by using an electrically driven vehicle, they forgot to point out that the production of the batteries to drive the electric vehicles pollutes the environment even more than the pollution created by burning fuel. So the "herd" method is not always justified and maybe not at all.

Nice review. The best looking Forester for me...

@nagval7592

Ай бұрын

Самый красивый это кузов SG.

Is there a 3rd power outlet in the glove box? There use to be one in the hatch, one in the center console and one under the radio. Not sure if the 25 lost a power outlet for the wireless charging?

There’s a setting for how it accelerates in adaptive cruise control. There’s 4 choices on how you want it to accelerate. If you set it to dynamic, it accelerates much faster.

This is a great small suv for the money. Subaru keeps upping their game. I also noticed the doors on our 21 Outback XT Touring really close with a much nicer thunk. Feels more solid & quality. I hope they offer a turbo & hybrid turbo option on the Forester some day.

Does Subaru plan to bring back the best model of the Forester, the Forester XT Turbo and when?

@churrocapitan9380

Ай бұрын

I'm curious if their hybrid will be considered to be their new XT.

@steve8803

Ай бұрын

@morgankid really? The whole industry is going the opposite way, hybrid a full ev. You know the answer to that!

@serenityinsilence

26 күн бұрын

Forester xt is gone forever. I’ve heard that they are going to bring a 1.8T hybrid though

Wait for the hybrid. Don't forget to get a pair of Birkenstocks to drive this as well.

You forgot to mention about the new thermostat. The TCV from 2019 - 2024 that’s been giving consumers huge issues. Also, the stupid auto off.

@lorenschwiderski

Ай бұрын

Auto Stop/Start is part of the regulations to get to fuel economy levels, and has to be turned off each time. The most current years have seen a revised TCV, which seems to have helped, but who knows as the years roll by?

@xan2242

16 күн бұрын

TCV was fixed MY2022 and has been given an extended warranty

Seat ventilation is on the Touring trim.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

Great to know! Thanks! I couldn't find confirmation online for the 2025 at time of filming. I'm sure I'll get a touring at some point and be able to touch on that trim more

Any chance you can review the Si-Drive in a follow up video. Wondering if the Sport trim's S# mode is a worthy upgrade.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

I could certainly touch on it - however I haven't driven a model without that upgrade so not sure I'll have a great reference if that makes sense?

Wow when did Subaru start making 2015 Ford Explorers?

These Subaru have great turning radius. It's one of the best in class. 0-60 in 8 seconds is acceptable, imho.

i miss wagon forester..

Sport in name only. The turbo version was a "true" sport - 6 second 0-60.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

Yeah the sport for 2025 is more about appearance items haha

@guerocasal

Ай бұрын

I have the Sport 2023 - nothing fast but is a great SUV - I used it already in sand and is great

If it had 210 hp or something... then it might be worth a look.

@lorenschwiderski

Ай бұрын

Drag racing CR-Vs, are we?

@craigster1234

Ай бұрын

@@lorenschwiderski The 2016 Forester 2.0XT had 250 hp and got to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. Something like that would be even nicer.

@steve8803

Ай бұрын

@@craigster1234 If you want an affordable SUV with those specs, look at the cx-50 with the 2.5T. They don't sell many of them so I suspect that's why pretty much no other manufacturer in this class has a competitor to it.

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

@@craigster1234 The hybrid that’s coming out within the next year is supposed to be way faster.

@craigster1234

24 күн бұрын

@@Meltz1 I look forward to seeing it. I assume all the hybrid parts will come from Toyota given that Toyota owns 20% of Subaru so it should be reliable.

Yes seats are ventilated on the top trim

I may have missed it but I did not see a button to cancel the start stop feature. Is it there and I just missed it?

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

It's on the touch screen

@aaronrichardson378

24 күн бұрын

​@@TheCarReviewGuys that will get annoying quick.

You can opt for a faster acceleration to cruise speed under settings.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

I played with that some - it makes a difference but still slightly slow at freeway speeds - could be the gearing maybe? CVT is always little quirky IMO for adaptive cruise

How is the steering wheel and acceleration??

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

What about the steering wheel? And acceleration is acceptable for its class - 0-60 being about 8 seconds

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

Much more responsive steering in this new generation release. Dual rack and pinion starting in the new models. From what I’ve seen in other videos, it makes a huge difference.

just wish it was a HYBRID.... for the PRICE you can get a SPORT TOURING CRV HYBRID.... also hopefully wilderness edition comes out ASAP

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

Subaru confirmed hybrid is in the works

@DanielAcostaAZ

Ай бұрын

For the price of a CRV we bought an Ascent.

@KuyaArbee

Ай бұрын

@@DanielAcostaAZ I’m excited for the next gen ascent! The current ascent is meh…. 🫤 it’s nice but competition is better at the moment

@DanielAcostaAZ

Ай бұрын

@@KuyaArbee that depends on your priorities. If you want adults in the third row the 2024 Traverse might be a better choice (with unknown reliability), but otherwise the Ascent won our comparison over Toyota, Honda, Kia/Hyundai and others.

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

@@KuyaArbee The Ascent’s most recent generation change was 2023. Probably gonna be quite awhile for a new generation release.

😎🇺🇲 AWESOME VIDEO 🇺🇲😎 KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK 🇺🇲😎

@TheCarReviewGuys

21 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Among the most comfortable vehicles for taller people outside of pickup trucks. I know...I am a height supremacist!

When is the 2025 Forester Wilderness going to be announced?

@Gadsdan

Ай бұрын

2025 Forester Wilderness will be the 2022 - 2024 body style. Not sure if they will update anything, but I imaging it will be largely unchanged from the 2024.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

It's all speculation at this point honestly - nothing official from Subaru

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

Will probably be released next year, along with the hybrid.

When us the turbo and hybrid coming g?

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

There will never be another turbo. All auto makers are moving away from that. However, the hybrid is supposed to be much faster.

No idea how you got one to test

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

I get a new press car each week to review for my subscribers

Glad to see Subaru going back to a boxy design. Great styling, size. It’s screaming for a Geared transmission with WRX engine!

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

Manual would be fun!

No "off Road test of a SUV"??? 😲🤪

When reviewer uses word “value” over and over again to describe the vehicle, you know there’s nothing good about it

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

I wouldn't disagree - but I will say I stay pretty straight forward on my channel. While I never bash any car - I'll never lie about a cars performance to my audience haha

@guerocasal

Ай бұрын

If value is $45K I salute you - in Mexico is not consider as cheap or value

@jyc313

Ай бұрын

Calm down. You’re one of those that speak in absolutes.

@steren700

Ай бұрын

​@@guerocasalUSA tiene otro nivel de ingresos, además el financiamiento es mucho más accesible, menores tasas. También, value hace referencia a lo que recibes por el pago. Por último, tampoco es que todos se puedan comprar la Forester en USA.

@guerocasal

Ай бұрын

@@steren700 afortunadamente compré la 2023 Sport y estoy muy feliz con ella

Если бы в дизайн Хонда поставить полный привод от Субару и запитать это все на гибрид от Тойоты ...Это было бы круто.

2924 was not solid, tinny

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

Are you a time traveler?

It's a review, skip cinematic, get to the point. Not giving you 15 mins at this pace.

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

It's a 60 second or less cinematic... slide forward if you don't wanna see it. It provides a level of quality above others that put in 0 effort for their reviews.

Not gonna lie, that’s probably the worst looking vehicle available. That interior is equally as disgusting. It looks like something out of the 80’s

@TheCarReviewGuys

Ай бұрын

Appearance is for sure all personal preference - I agree this isn't my personal taste from a look design but overall a very solid ride quality and functionality

@Meltz1

25 күн бұрын

Check out the Touring model trim. It’s really sweet actually.

@Ricky-mo6mv

24 күн бұрын

@@Meltz1 That is better, and I can see how some people would really like that. It’s definitely more of a premium or luxury look which is something rare for the Subaru brand. Of course that reality isn’t their primary niche anyway. Regardless, it’s still not my taste personally on the exterior, but the interior really repels me. Just way too busy for me and I am already sick of looking at that center of the dash screen after like 10 seconds. Haha! I’m so not a Subaru person 🙃 Probably my least favorite brand.

@Meltz1

24 күн бұрын

@@Ricky-mo6mv Hahahahaha. I hear ya. They’re not much to look at. But their reliability, resale value, and safety record and features are astronomical.