Loved the video, but almost spit my drink out laughing when she said "just get the top of the line; how much does $10,000 add to your monthly note?". Um.....that would be $277 more per month in additional payment if you carry the note for 3 years, plus interest. $208 more per month if you extend it to 4 years, and $167 more a month if you finance it for 5 years, according to a quick search on Yahoo Finance. Yikes! This is why the average car note in 2024 is $726 per month for 5 years. Thanks, but no thanks. How long will it take at your job to save $40k and pay cash for the car, vs $30k? That's the question she should have asked but people don't seem to care.

@CRVgarage

14 күн бұрын

Agreed. $200 per month is something you can use it for groceries or invest in stocks.

I wish they would offer the 2.4 Turbo in the Forester as a new XT, or the 1.8 Turbo from the Japan Forester with a Toyota Hybrid system.

@ctclardy

Ай бұрын

Absolutely... when is Subaru going to get with the program? That standard engine is way too anemic for that auto.

@jillciminillo

Ай бұрын

They don’t include the turbo in this vehicle for pricing reasons. Plus they want to differentiate it from the Outback..

@ctclardy

Ай бұрын

@@jillciminillo Funny, Mazda offers turbos in all its models. They have no problem with pricing or model differentiation. I think you don't know and are making something up just to post a comment.

@crabjoe

Ай бұрын

Unless Subaru uses a 80+HP electric rear motor, I don't want the Toyota Hybrid system. Toyota's setup is great for fuel economy, but for AWD, it's horrible. Using Toyota's system as Mazda is doing in China would kill Subaru name to fame for how capable Symmetrical AWD is.

@lurcharoni

26 күн бұрын

The Hybrid is definitely coming to the US next year.

I don't understand why most reviewers never bother to test Subaru's very competent EyeSight Lane following system.

The lack of power is the deal breaker for me. Either the 2.4 turbo or the Toyota hybrid system would work.

An SUV of this size needs atleast 220-230HP.

Correction: The Premium level has cloth seats and the Sport model has faux leather.

Is there still a compass in the rear view mirror?

Would like to see that fancy rear view camera in the rain. I know my 2015 and 2020 Outback are always mucked by rain droplets hanging on the camera. I bought my Outback because of the 2.4l Turbo. The 2.5l is just too pokie...especially for passing!

Does blind spot system beep on the new Forester to alert the driver?? Honda, mazda, hyundai, kia, chevy offer the audible beep.

I have owned 5 Subaru cars and look forward to having one of these next year. I do not need to go 60 in O seconds. Also the looks are very refined and not as ugly as other cars ie Kia or Hyundai. UGH!

I love your videos. The only thing I’m not thrilled with is telling people that adding $10,000 for the top-of-the-line one won’t add a lot to the payment. It would add a lot of money through the payment but you can afford people if you can afford the top-of-the-line one, get it if you can’t then get it less trim. It’s a good vehicle regardless what you get if you like the car overall you can afford keep up the great work though.

@thomasbordi8726

Ай бұрын

Yea .ike 200 dollars my Nissan sentra is 300.00 per month.

Now see, I'd rather not have all that useless tech, but I want the leather and upgraded interior bits. Sadly, they don't allow that either. I have no need for a luggage rack. It's in the road when washing the vehicle and hate the bland and cheap black finish. Yeah, the performance should be an option as well and not keyed to trim....

Hi Jill Great review. My wife is 4ft 11 and she has a problem finding a vehicle that fit her comfortably and you look the same size as my wife and this Subaru Forester looks very comfortable. I don't know if you know of another vehicle is good for my wife size. My wife likes something that is Truckee. Always like Subaru vehicles. Thanks for the great review.

@jillciminillo

Ай бұрын

Yep, we’re about the same height. And the Forester has excellent visibility. Is she looking for an SUV or an actual truck?

First of all - thank you for a very comprehensive review. Is the acceleration of the 2025 model worse than of the 2024 model and the same question about the quality of the seats, comfort wise. Thank you !

@andrewSUN17

17 күн бұрын

I have heard the acceleration is a bit better due to slightly better torque. Also steering rack is similar to a WRX, so better steering. Seats are similarly comfortable.

i hope the hybrid will let you sleep with the climate control on like the toyota hybrids

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?

@ALMX5DP

Ай бұрын

I think the prior Forster XT only required 87 octane, at least in 2017.

@RRr-yl8zr

Ай бұрын

IF they are working on a hybrid version of the Forester... I don't think they will have any reason to mess around with a turbo.

Ive been looking hard at the Forester and really like it. I havent drove one yet but Im worried about the lack of power. Its the main topic of this vehicle. If its got more kick than my old 2000 Honda civic with 220,000 miles on it then I can get by with it. The old Honda is a snail but I have passed cars with it....barely.

XT and/or Hybrid version ,then maybe 🤔

Because 10k extra in the times we have now with the highest interest 😂☺️ is nothing

@CRVgarage

14 күн бұрын

Yea she just casually says 10k..lol

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

@steve8803

24 күн бұрын

@morgankid No. Have to go with the Outback if you want a turbo.

Any option for light interior on the 2025? I don’t want dark interior. It feels small and claustrophobic.

@jillciminillo

Ай бұрын

They didn’t mention it. And the 2025 configurator isn’t available yet. They typically go dark so that it doesn’t show dirt.

@v.voravann3761

Ай бұрын

@@jillciminillo Thank you. They kept saying the 2025 coming in Spring, but it’s almost Summer now and yet still can’t order them.

@RRr-yl8zr

Ай бұрын

@@jillciminillo :-)) black interiors Are Horible with showing dirt/dust/lint...

@jillciminillo

Ай бұрын

@@RRr-yl8zr depends on the kind of dirt 🤷🏻‍♀️

@RRr-yl8zr

Ай бұрын

@@jillciminillo greasy, newspaper ink covered fingerprint smudges and black greasy old bearing grease covered fingerprint smudges will hide better on black. But all other dirt, dust, mud, lint, hair, strings from clothing etcetera etcetera Will stand out horribly bad on black. And white interiors are no good either 😅😁

This is the second model whose redesign they just mailed it in. Therefore, I have a very low expectation for the upcoming Outback.

@mattforst6591

Ай бұрын

What was the first?

Still on the fence about the dated Toyota/Ford styling. Not as sharp looking as before!

Same chassis, just stiffened.

Another negative is that the fantastic Startech seat material is only available on the sport model. So why wouldn't I get the sport model then? Well it comes with an inferior flush roof rack and those awful brown stained wheels. Arghh.

What is Subaru doing with style? Looks like a Ford upfront and Mitsubishi outlander in the rear. That’s not a compliment and makes it look cheap.

@CRVgarage

14 күн бұрын

I like the Ford face.

Well you have made my mind up for me in a nutshell.....Thankfully I have not ordered it.... it's a big NOT !!!- THANKS FOR THE HELP. 😮

The rims are always ugly

I wonder if they will make a turbocharged horizontally opposed 3 cylinder, eh?🤔 Good day, eh?🫨 Like, how's agoin,eh?🤺

@RRr-yl8zr

Ай бұрын

😅

YES to the No vegan options!!!!! Love the sport but the leather wheel?? 🤢🤮

Subarus are no rocket ships. Another KZreadr commented because testing the car at higher elevation it will be a little slower. Maybe a second or so faster to 60 at normal elevation.

Buy outback from 2023 and you will get the same futures for 35% less 😂

wireless charger is so overrated.

Is it a requirement for Subaru to make everything as ugly as possible?

@ALMX5DP

Ай бұрын

I think many OEMs understand that polarizing design tends to be more successful generally than something which might be more generally appealing but more conservative.

@jillciminillo

Ай бұрын

Beauty, beholder 🤷🏻‍♀️

@triedproven9908

Ай бұрын

I see ford in the front and toyota from the side. Lexus from the rear. I think it's an excellent mom car to rival the crv's and the cx5's even though it could use 225hp minimum for its size. The lack of power probably also limits its off road capabilities.

@bkstarkey

Ай бұрын

Nope. They just take design cues from Toyota then tone them down.

@bkstarkey

Ай бұрын

Prefer analog gauges.

I've never been in a Subaru I liked. I've pulled several out of the ditch during winter storms though.

@danielfair4675

Ай бұрын

Lol, sure you have.

@ericarntson2035

Ай бұрын

You sound like you're projecting a bit here.