CORRECTION: Actual approach/breakover/departure angles of the Forester Wilderness are 23.5/21/25.4º. We forgot to check the data before exporting to KZread. #oops

@joelarson6884

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering why they were exactly what you said

@smulle96

Жыл бұрын

1 thing i guess the manufacturer wants to point out, during the creek, did you get any water on the interior floor, via door seals or pedals?

@drivingsports

Жыл бұрын

@@smulle96 no water came in. If it had, we would have mentioned it.

@weatherornotsubaru

11 ай бұрын

@@drivingsports Any idea what the official water crossing depth is for the forester wilderness? Is it modified compared to the non-wilderness forester? We have a 2023 Ascent and are about to lift it 2 inches (already have the primitive racing skid plates, all of them). We've crossed a couple shallow water spots, but manual says to keep the water below the bottom edge of the car (basically the ground clearance height). I figure at some point we'll find deeper water we need to cross, but don't want to ruin anything in the process that I'm not prepared to ruin. :) Also been wanting to get down to Tahuya ORV park, just over an hour from my house. Is it a place a newcomer can just drive through without a guide? Love the videos, thanks!

Big props to Subaru for letting you to be more rough with the car and push it to the limit. Their confidence is greatly respectable

Your videos + one month in a rental Ascent + one test drive = me purchasing a Forester Wilderness two weeks ago.

We ditched our 4Runner for one of these and have not looked back. For weekly mountain trips for snowboarding, biking, fishing and hiking in some remote places in the Canadian Rockies it’s perfect. The power is surprisingly good compared to the comments, and I actually like the CVT compared to the 4R’s laboured highway performance (and MPGs). I was hesitant to go back to Subaru after owning a few foresters in the past, but am glad we did.

@mattkeith530

Жыл бұрын

This does look much more noob friendly than the manual 4wd system in the 4Runner and would be better for a guy like me

@jeremytoms9698

9 ай бұрын

@@mattkeith530 With today's cost, I wouldn't take a 4Runner through there either... What's happened to simple 4x4 vehicles?

@6u5t4v0j1m3n3z

8 ай бұрын

just the comment I needed, thanks!

This Wilderness continues to impress with every video. Im a little sad this is the last one. Its been a fun adventure to take with you. I'm glad you and Subaru have such a great relationship and they trust their product enough to really put it up the test. Ryan should be top of the list once Crosstrec Wilderness rolls out for a long term demo.

@griffinballard8763

Жыл бұрын

This is the last one?? What do you mean?

@jediguy634

Жыл бұрын

@@griffinballard8763 Ryan said in the video this was his final video with it.

@Traumatree

Жыл бұрын

@@jediguy634 The next videos will be with the Crosstrek Wilderness, so don't worry, more are coming :)

Best part of the video TAKING DAD TO THE TRAIL

I must say, of all the car reviewers, i find your videos most soothing to look at, perfect balance between hype, and pure joy, but still controlled

Impressive performance Subaru. Tell your dad good luck with the recovery.

Hanging out with your dad is something this generation needs to see more and learn from. Great video and awesome work, as usually.

@BoomBaaah

Жыл бұрын

ok boomer

@radspencer3584

Жыл бұрын

People don’t hangout with their dad anymore? That’s news to me.

@xuewei2270

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I don't have a dad

@AmirSharon

Жыл бұрын

can you show on video the cooler oil gearbox from this wilderness Forester? thanks a lot.

"Is a normal person ever going to do this with their Subaru? Probably not." -- As I'm making plans to visit Tahuya in my Forester Wilderness. LOL

I love seeing you push it like this. I'm one of those abnormal people that would absolutely do that if I had a Forester. In fact I did do that kind of stuff way back when I had a 1982 Subaru wagon. Good times.

WOW. first for Subaru to contact you is a badge of honor! You keep your videos objective which is what I really like. They know what they made with those wilderness editions! Everyone may pull this awesome machine apart but I think they really knocked this out of the park. I can’t believe how crazy capable it is I wouldn’t do this if I had one but it sure is nice to know you got some power behind those wheels. Rock climbing was incredible and nail biting lol. Nice that your dad was there, next time he should drive and you spot 😂. Looking forward to the next Subaru adventure. VIVA SUBARU 🏆

I like your offroad testing the most. Its the most dynamic for my purposes. I also like Sarah and her big hill she tries to climb. The water fording test helps because its flash floods here where I live and it creeps around 1 foot deep when it does. Usually even my old CRV can handle the flooded streets but there have been times I've turned around. I usually look at another car that tries fording and see how high its up against their door to see if I want to attempt it or not.

1: It is really cool that Subaru told you that you could do more. Kind of funny because TFL cant even get a Subaru anymore 😂 2: I love this car, especially in the blue. The only issue for me is not having cooling seats and a little extra power. 3: It only goes to show that most people don’t need a 4Runner. Yes, it’s a better off roader but not everyone needs a huge off roading truck. Plenty of fun for this and Bronco Sport and the Passport. Great review!

@sl5932

Жыл бұрын

I think if TFL wants to test a subaru, they have to use theirs or borrow one from someone.

@martinr8278

Жыл бұрын

Love that you said that. TFL…..ughhhhh. Useless channel. Are they even still on? They test Subarus but just on rollers and then discuss how terrible it is and wwaaaaaaghhhhhh. Lol. They got upset one year and bought an outback, I believe How logical since each year doesn’t change right? This channel makes them look obsolete

@atmartens

Жыл бұрын

@@sl5932 I know. They got in trouble with Subaru so they can’t test them anymore.

@haroldbeauchamp3770

Жыл бұрын

@@martinr8278 you sound like a butthurt troll. I’m no TFL fan, in fact I’m a vocal critic of Tommy and Kase to the point where they anticipate my comments. But Andre and Nathan are phenomenal reviewers with a lot of talent. However, the Subaru challenge that got them in trouble was the cliffhanger challenge. They exposed how worthless the cvt is. Subaru didn’t like that. Win some lose some I suppose. Cheers.

@abufarhaz2306

Жыл бұрын

I have personally chosen to discontinue watching TFL's reviews due to perceived biases. In my experience, TFL tends to focus on negative aspects of Subaru vehicles, even when there are numerous positive aspects present. I have concerns that TFL may have a bias against Subaru. As a proud owner of 2 Foresters, including a 2020 Premium model, I am a firm believer in Subaru's exceptional quality and performance. In fact, I am so pleased with my experience that I have already made plans to pass my current Forester on to my wife next year and get an Outback in 2024. With such a strong level of satisfaction, it's clear that investing in a Subaru is well worth the cost.

This is why Subaru is my top favorite brand. Direct from factory ready, it's ready, and capable (especially with skid plates). Awesome video Ryan. Been looking forward to it.

@TheBabadush

Жыл бұрын

Except for the extra skid plates Ryan added

@ThinkFreely2012

Жыл бұрын

The skid plates from factory on the FW are a joke. Literally. A thin sheet aluminum with some sound insulation under the bumper, then a plastic shield under the engine. And two plastic covers under both sides of the gas tank. All of it held on with plastic clips and a few screws. They'll protect the car from rocks small enough to get kicked up by the tires, but if the car came down on any of those rocks in that gate keeper obstacle, they wouldn't do anything but crumble.

@atmartens

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBabadush It was just extra. It still came with some.

@cytrynowy_melon6604

Жыл бұрын

@@ThinkFreely2012 Yeah, jeep steel plates are way better

@ThinkFreely2012

Жыл бұрын

@@atmartens it's literally like a cookie baking sheet, just made from aluminum instead of steel. It's very light and very flimsy.

Great video Ryan! Very cool of Subaru to reach out and say "push it more" lol

Well done. Now go put all those rocks back like you're supposed to when you move them. lol

Props to Subaru for taking on the challenge with a press car.

Best vehicle review channel hands down

Great video. Thank you for taking the extra time to do additional videos on the Forester Wilderness. I haven't been able to take mine off road like I've wanted to yet, so this helps give me more trust in what I want it to do. More than enough vehicle for me.

Just bought a Crosstrek LTD. last week (2023) Been loving it so far.

I opened KZread link at work just to cool down a little bit. This video came recommended to me. Now I cannot wait to go home to watch it.

This is a lot closer to what I was hoping to see! Great job and thank you to Subaru. I'm looking to get the Forester wilderness having recently moved to Michigan Upper Peninsula

Great video. IMHO the best in this channel. Time and info is perfect!! The best part of the video is to see your dad active, helping and smiling. Very motivational for everyone to see somebody with two knee surgeries enjoying the outdoors…. Chears!!! Carlos.

Great review, I love how capable Subarus are. Love that Subaru challenged you to go harder!

I'm not sure what it is, but there's something about driving through water, big puddles, that is satisfying. It reminds me of when I was young, and when I saw a big puddle, I would instinctively go and jump in it much to the dismay of my mom. I'm not looking to drive in mud, dirt yes. Mud no. Or driving over a rocky path. But the facial expression you have when you drove through the water is how I feel. 😃😬😬😃

@Snafu2346

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same way but for me it was SNOW back when I lived in Michigan. I LOVED snow, and I was given new snow tires every winter from my job. Basically to help managers get to work with no excuses. I've had so many different snow tires but I would go out 3 am if there was a snow storm to drive on fresh powder. Especially if it snowed a good 6-12 inches I'd be out cruising around just enjoying no traffic and carving through snow.

Love the new off-road filming format and video quality of these videos!

Yessssss this was the video I was waiting for. My wilderness is arriving in a week. So excited.

I will say in my Outback Wilderness using left foot breaking really helps on rocks to not surge and stops initial wheel-spin.

another epic review!! thank you to your dad for helping out!

Shout out to Driving Sports TV Dad. And wish him a speedy recovery. As I've had both of my knees operated on.. Cool video showing the prowess of the Wilderness edition Forester.

Congrats Dad! Your son is doing a great job! (he already knows that but it's always nice to hear it from strangers I guess :D )

Cool. More capable than what I expected. Thanks for sharing!

LOVE your Subaru reviews ! Keep doing the Crostrek, Forester & Outback reviews !! Soooo good 💥👍👌👌 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good job to you and your Dad, and of course Subaru.

Ryan, you are my favorite auto reviewer. I bought my 2021 Crosstrek Sport because of your review. Forrester Wilderness will be my next acquisition.

The Forester is such a capable little machine I love it! Thanks for the experiment!

Another great review by DST. I love my SFW, so sorry this is your last review with it 😢. However you & SOA went all out to truly give this Subie a real workout, KUDOS 👏🙌👍💪👊

Hopefully, Subaru will add more power to Forester's engine.

@octurbojoe

Жыл бұрын

I'd rather have lower gearing than power through this trail.

@dolguldur4706

Жыл бұрын

They already added turbo for this 2.5 engine on 2023 model year which now the engine produce over 230+ hp

@tonychau1983

Жыл бұрын

@@dolguldur4706 where do you see this at?

@dolguldur4706

Жыл бұрын

@@tonychau1983 australia already got the turbo variant...not gonna be long before the american get the turbo variant as well..

@tonychau1983

Жыл бұрын

@@dolguldur4706 do you have a link?

It’s cool to see how capable crossovers are getting straight from the factory.

@keponen331

Жыл бұрын

They arent, if anything they're getting worse. Forester and Rav4 being the exceptions, they were built for trails not groceries

@motioncompensation1544

Жыл бұрын

Even Subarus used to be more capable, before they got the CVT that limits torque to prevent chain slip.

@pnwdweler4100

Жыл бұрын

@@motioncompensation1544 Spot on. The CVT transmission is the off-road capability killer.

@gcscr

Жыл бұрын

@@keponen331 Your forgot the Bronco Sport, which is much better than the Forester and the crapy rav4

@MrNicholg

Жыл бұрын

A Leone from 1982 would run circles around this pig.

Thanks for that test!

Nice ride/video, thanks!!

Great Video of the Forester Wilderness 2022 and no Scratch!

You and your dad have the same sense of humor! I love it!!

Took our Forester Wilderness over Cinnamon Pass in Colorado this last summer! Great to see you testing it to its extent as well. Has been such a great vehicle for my wife and I.

@Traumatree

Жыл бұрын

The Forester was launched on Sept 2 2022, so don't think you drove it last summer ;)

@aBowski97

Жыл бұрын

@@Traumatree Took delivery in December 2021 👌🏻

@Traumatree

Жыл бұрын

@@aBowski97 You're right, my bad!

@b.rhodes1342

10 ай бұрын

Would love to hear more about your experience going over Cinnamon. Any difficulties or things to know? We want something to make it from Lake City to American Basin. I feel like a Forester Wilderness could make that easy enough, but was also wondering about Cinnamon Pass. I had gotten the impression from others it might be an issue due to lack of low gear, but maybe that’s not the case?

@aaronl8693

10 ай бұрын

@@b.rhodes1342 We started from Silverton and made our way over to American Basin. We didn't experience too much difficulty until we started the decent down from Cinnamon. You'll have to lineup for some of the switchbacks and ensure that you're in xmode for assist on crawling going down. We only hit the skid plate once on the back due to my fault in line choice. It's do-able, but it's all about your comfort. I would have been more comfortable in a jeep honestly. I would do it again, but my wife stated she would not. It will push the limit of the vehicle, but again I was there to see what it could do. I would watch out for bigger rocks and def bring a bike pump to air down your tires, that'll make crawling easier. Bigger tires and more suspension would have been nice, as entry level jeeps had no problem, we had to go much slower due to this. Expect at least 3 hours for the drive. I would also be nervous doing cinnamon pass going from American Basin to Silverton, just due to rock size and crawl potential going uphill on the steepest terrain you'll encounter. I cannot say if that direction is do-able as we did not go that direction. You will be perfectly fine getting to American Basin from Lake City. Zero issues there. It's mostly a jeep road until you get within 1 mile of AB. We saw some CRVs and Corollas up there, how idk lol. Have fun!

Awesome video! Thanks!

Thanks for the video Ryan

Man you are really helping to sell Subies these days! (Coming from a 4x Subie wagon owner!)

Love watching your channel

Oh my. I can't wait to watch this when I get home! 🙂

Omg this video was a real kick in the pants! Thanks for making this video!

The presenter is genuine and funny he does a great job!!

Another great video especially like the tips on how to drive a vehicle like this over various terrain.

I probably won’t drive that extreme in my new forester wilderness, but it’s nice to know I can. Great video.

Subaru is the best for light/medium adventure and everyday driving in my opinion!! Ryan, you are the best reviewer for Subaru~

Looks good, and looks even better doing stuff.

Gonna buy it the moment they turbo it. Love this channel !

Should rename channel: driving subaru TV 😮 JK. SOA must love you.

Colorado Subaru fans absolutely love the Wilderness. I see them at every trailhead! Hopefully, their success with a mild off- road edition will inspire Subaru to attack the 4Runner/Jeep market in the future.

Love the drone footage out there. We live in a beautiful area.

It can do it but that doesn’t mean it should. Thanks for showing us Ryan! Props to Subaru for the confidence.

Hello, nice to meet you! I manage the Forester channel in Japan. Wilderness specifications that are not in Japan are cool! I learned a lot, thank you for the valuable information!

Thank you for this video. Great review and test! I recently bought a '23 Forester Wilderness. It seems to be a very good car and is perfect for the "light" off-roading I do getting firewood on my small woodlot.

This is a very impressive outing from Subaru! Would love to see the new Pilot Trailsport on your tests!

Diggin the Subaru videos!

Love your videos !

Danke schön

They don’t sell the Wilderness version in Australia but I take my regular MY22 Forester on the beach all the time. Goes great!

This sums up what off-roading in a subaru is like perfectly. Be prepared to exit the vehicle and do a bit of road construction. At least the ride home after a long day of moving rocks around will be nice and comfortable, and the gas mileage can't be beat : ).

@kashankirk

Жыл бұрын

"So, for this rocky gatekeeper section, we're gonna pile some wood and rocks and whatever to make a nice even surface to summit..." Woulda been nice to see which parts scrape off first, but too much attention to cosmetics for that (especially considering its "scrapper" status)...

I feel that’s all dads watching or tagging along with their sons/ children. No idea what we’re doing there, We’re just happy to be there to support our kid.

Impressive stuff from a stock Forester. I would not have been as patient as you were on those rocks with a car I knew was destined for the crusher

Subaru Wilderness Edition is incredible

@lazynow1

Жыл бұрын

For a what?, a Subaru full of Lesbians

“I didn’t put that skid plate on because I was lazy because I don’t have a lift.” Brother.. I felt that to my core

Very thankful for your reviews - you're part of the reason I bought a bronco! Would love to see you test a base bronco on these trails.

@bvk15

Жыл бұрын

Are you Fixing or Repairing Daily??? Lol

@ThinkFreely2012

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't get to the trail. Recalls keep them parked safely in driveways and dealer lots.

@mattp.2508

Жыл бұрын

Didn't expect so much negativity. My bronco has been totally reliable for the 4000 miles I have driven it so far.

Super test !))

SUBIE LOVE 💙 Grateful to own a SUBARU>

@martinr8278

Жыл бұрын

Me too!! 🏆🥇. Choose this over a rav, crv and passport. Glad I did

@TFL please look into this -

The best in its class, without competition, and a very unique driving pleasure 👌

@MyAlexWest

Жыл бұрын

=competition BOLD statement. i would take any toyota , same class, over Subaru any day or night!

@martinr8278

Жыл бұрын

Well said indeed. BEST AWD out there. I’d trust a Subaru over a rav4 or passport anyday. I did watch them go through puddles, it was awesome! 😂😂😂

that rock garden segment just sold another forester wilderness.

Sorry if I missed a mention of this in the video, but it is probably a good idea to make a big deal out of removing the rocks and logs that you placed to make the gatekeeper easier. I’m sure you did the right thing… but there are a lot of people on here who are impressionable and don’t know proper trail etiquette.

Thanks!

@drivingsports

3 ай бұрын

Awsome, thanks for the tip!

Great episode. Great car.

AWD drive cars can get you places you would not believe! They are no real 4x4s that is true (no low range) but they are quite capable to take you beyond the trail head. Kudos to Subaru for the “yes we can“ attitude (I understand it was going to be crushed but still). Subaru has got a pedigree in off road, but I was really suprised for example by this little AWD kei-car www.youtube.com/@tinyadventuresoffroad/videos (not available in the US unfortunately).

I’m new to the Subaru brand. This makes me appreciate my FW!

@martinr8278

Жыл бұрын

Awesome choice

I was going to pre-order the 2024 Crosstrek Limited, but the more I see how capable, rugged, and durable the Forester Wilderness is, the more I am leaning towards that instead. My Nissan lease ends the end of August, so I will miss the Crosstrek Wilderness release (dealership arrivals) that is scheduled for November/December from what I been told. I don't like the low profile tires on the Crosstrek, and worry about the perforated leather with the orange showing a lot of dirt and stains after hiking, kayaking, and fishing trips.

@trailrunnah8886

Жыл бұрын

I think the Crosstrek is kind of dumb. To me. It's too small to really be useful, the Forester seems like a much better value.

@waltergartner8784

Жыл бұрын

I just got one... No regrets.. Impressed. No panic mode when alone in harsh conditions. You can breathe easy.

@godwhomismike

Жыл бұрын

@@trailrunnah8886 I previously had a 2014 and a 2016, they both got around 28-32 mpg and got me home many very late nights (2.5 hr commute) through some very nasty weather. They towed my jet ski and motorcycle, and were bulletproof in terms of reliability.

Gotta go with this one. Most off-road capable compact suv in the market

Glad to see you testing it more to its limitations! Love your videos. Do you have any official confirmation about taking it through water up to badge in front as you mentioned? Im looking for some official water fording depth rating.

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN, SUBSCRIBER, LIKER, COMMENTER RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 06/10/2023

Hahahaha…thanks for the edited version!

I loved my 85 GL wagon with the dual range 4WD. When it was time to crawl, that thing was superb.

I took my off road today against a 4Runner ,Jeep ,cross trek ,and outback touring . Let’s just say everyone was impressed!

Good job

Thank you for your work testing Subarus! I’ve followed it and have been very pleased with the results. May I ask, did Subaru give you a wading depth for this vehicle or did you figure out a limit for yourself?

Best videos!

hmmm you are too smart. not driving unknown into standing water and actually getting out of the vehicle to check positioning and avoid tearing off your trim pieces. Great content!

Subaru don't mess around ❤

Approach and departure angles look off to me, I am seeing 23.5 approach and 25.4 departure when I search online. Also, the price of the current 2023 wilderness is about $1,500 more than stated in this video. A Forester Wilderness with no options is $35,545 including destination.

#1 car review source, period!!!…..

'Surprisingly good performance. Now, if only a purchase order would include a "Wilderness Cladding Delete" option (along with slightly-taller wheels/tires).

Geezz Ryan, you brought your dad with you to stack rocks? You crazy man.