Hope you all enjoyed this one! Comment below with any questions you have! Also, what do you think the "upside down cupholders" are used for? 😂

The first thing I do after I start my Subaru Crosstrek is reach over and turn off the auto stop-start.

@tomahawk7259

Күн бұрын

Auto-start/stop defeater is your friend. Have one on my 2019 Forester and I love it

@marxav9896

11 сағат бұрын

Good morning. I have a Subaru Forester Hibryd. Do you know if you can also disable the automatic start and stop? Thanks

Bought a 2025 Forester, and absolutely love it!!

@buddybomar6615

Күн бұрын

What trim and color did you get?

I have the 2023 Forester in top trim. I definitely prefer the air conditioning adjustment knobs over the new digital touch screen. This is simply because you can adjust them while driving. Great video Alex. Keep them coming.

that auto start stop has been proven to be absolutely useless and even detrimental to emissions besides being dangerous in real life driving when making a left turn across traffic

@judih.8754

2 күн бұрын

I don't find it to be a bother. I've gotten used to it. There are times when I am surprised that it doesn't stop the engine. I haven't thought enough about it to determine what the parameters are. Plus it can always be defeated with the switch on the dashboard. The purpose of this is to reduce emissions. As the engine is stopped, I can't see how that is detrimental to emissions.

@JeffGes

Күн бұрын

I dislike the Dead-Then-Shocked-To-Life feel... I always believed "stop n go city-traffic" was the worst for cars, and here's we've got the ultra-version stop-go: stop, die, roar to life, go.

@bradleymunro5901

Күн бұрын

The auto start stop is something I am totally use too.Also in Vancouver traffic saved me a ton of money @ $2.05 a ltr

@AJSparacio413

Күн бұрын

Auto start stop is the worst thing ever invented for cars. It serves no purpose and the fuel saving is negligible. I turn mine off every time I start my car. Hopefully the manufacturer puts in a stronger starter and better battery to deal with the extra times the engine turns off and back on. Also how is the engine not prone to excessive wear due to oil pressure going down when it shuts off and then back up when it turns on?

@dmitryvorontsov5797

Күн бұрын

For auto Start-Stop Subaru has single customized option - "Turn signal ON stop prohibition". But default setting value is Permit (Auto Start Stop is activated even when the turn signal is operating). If you really need to Auto Start Stop is not activated when the turn signal is operating - you need go to dealer to set value Prohibit for this option.

I still prefer my spec order ‘24 Forester. A boxy body with a boxer engine. 2 less HP, and 2 more torque was never gonna be a deal breaker for me. Everyone wants a turbo on these things. Why?? They aren’t built for straight line speeds. Turbo is nice for that extra grunt if you get stuck or when you take these things off the beaten path. I just feel a bit disappointed. They made the Forester more civilized for lofting around town or grocery shopping as opposed to having that look and feel of doing both shopping and off roading (depending on who you ask). The WRX steering, Um, ok. I don’t have any issue with my steering in mine. If the Base model ‘25 came with the 8” touch screen as the sole radio and you have the option to spec it from factory with the optional tweeters like you could in the ‘24, then I might have gave it a second look. The crosstrek center console is ok’ish. I still prefer mine in my ‘24. If I was to get a new ‘25, it would be the premium. It’s kinda like getting a nicely optioned up ‘24 as opposed to what you don’t get in the base model ‘25. And the extra $2000 starting price for the base model (for to me ) lazy styling both inside and out and few optional features that you could get in ‘24 that you can’t get this year doesn’t justify me getting a base model ‘25. The ‘25 premium should be the “NEW” base model starting @ 30K. But still, the base models will still be the model leader followed closely by the premium. The ‘25 “Sport” model should be the new ‘25 Wilderness IMO. Looking forward to ‘25 with the inclusion of a hybrid power plant sourced from Toyota. Wonder how 2 great car makers with great engine power plants are gonna make this work. Happy shopping everyone!✌🏼

upside down cup holders would be a good place for optional trunk lighting as the one in the hatch is totally useless ...lights on the side wall where the rope tie downs are would be an ideal location as the one in the tail gate is blocked by your body when you are loading or unloading

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

Interesting idea! I checked the accessory list to see if they have an optional light setup. Nothing yet but that could be offered in the future. Or perhaps you could use an aftermarket setup

@m3rdpwr

3 сағат бұрын

No, it's for when you roll your car and you need to sit down and have a drink while your car is upside down. 🤣🤣🤣

I wish the auto stop/start could be permanently disabled in settings and not disabled every time the car is started. Subaru please do it in a software update. That is one feature I hate in my 2023 Outback. One feature I would want is a surround view camera. Blind spot camera rocks as a separate light not just in the mirror as others do it.

@ArBo308

2 күн бұрын

It can be eliminated….i just installed an autostop eliminator for my 2022 Outback. It took 10 minutes to install…. I love it….no more annoying stop start. Company has website you can check out.

@rtimfitz

Күн бұрын

@@ArBo308 Seconding this. I bought one from the same website for my 2023 Forrester. It cost $99 and I would’ve paid $1000 for it. Super easy to install. I’m not gonna buy another car for another couple of years but if you can’t permanently shut off the auto start stop I’m not gonna buy it. Subaru or not.

@cindylk11

Күн бұрын

What is the website where you can purchase the auto stop eliminator? I’d love to get one for my 2023 Outback.

Thanks for posting. Me wincing watching the tachometer that high in the break in period🤣😂

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

Its not his car, he don't care.

Thanks Alex. I can’t wait for my new Forester to arrive!

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks for the video. It would be interesting to see all trim levels and difference between them

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

Working on that as we speak. Will have this in my next video!

I'll wait for the hybrid version.

Hi ya Alex - I know this is a Forester video, but have you done a video on the BRZ tS yet ? If not, is there one planned for the future ? Thanks in advance - stay safe and healthy!

Your videos are the best for Subaru . My question is why can i buy a 2025 Outback in some parts of the country but not where i live. Thanks.

i have had a 2020 outback for about a year now. its a nice car but i hate that big touch screen and i wish i had all the physical controls like in the older forester, i even got the update to make the buttons bigger and i still don't really like it.

I like that new 25 Forester Alex, very nice 👍

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

Same here! I'm excited it's finally here

How about buying the base model to get the dual screen? Does the dual screen have less reflection? Looks like it has a larger Auto Stop/Start button for turning off that stupid annoyance.

Nice ventilated front seats in 2025 Touring now👍🏼

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

Yes!

Can you roll down the front windows and get a tape-measure to measure mirror-to-mirror measurement? That's handy for garage-width. The next 'garage measurement' should be car-width-with-one-door-open... this lets drivers get into a garage (mirrors allowing!) AND opening at least one side's car doors.

Great video Alex , I heard that Apple iOS 18 released this fall is only going to support wireless CarPlay,for Subarus do you know how that will effect my. 2024. Forester premium moving forward which is still plug in only ? Will I still be able to use CarPlay for years to come? Not sure to what degree Subaru on there end supports different versions of CarPlay

Are they going back to painting the underside of the hood and engine compartment? I was a little taken aback with my 22 FW hood and engine compartment that looked like primer grey with some overspray body color kinda feathered in. Made me wonder what else was 'close enough' on the rest of the car.

I've seen the new 2025 at my dealer. I'm glad I bought a 2024. The employees at my dealership have been joking that it looks like a Ford Explorer. 😢

@Marekwmi

Күн бұрын

Exactly,what I said,I personally think that 2023 & 2024 looks better than 2025. Maybe engineers in Japan are not familiar with Explorers 🤦

I hate the auto start/stop. Absolutely ridiculous that the car doesn't restart in the state that it was in when turned off. I paid $100 for a 3rd party module that does this

@NoName-zp8qh

Күн бұрын

Can you tell me what that module is? I hate that I have to remember every time to turn it off.. another useless feature that doesn't save a drop of gas, forced on us by the environment mafia

I own the outgoing model and like the upgrades.

Is the gill / hood higher than 2019 through 2024 model?

I have a 2023 Impreza. My only complaint is the screen size and lack of wireless carplay. I wish the car was a little bigger like my 2017 Crosstrek that my wife has but it will do!

I doubt this is what the upside down cup holders are for, but what would be cool is overhead lighting on the wilderness model when they bring it out.

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

Could be cool to add this as an option later!

Greetings! In the intro you mentioned a permanent OFF for the auto stop start. That info never materialized in the video.

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

Sorry for the confusion! I said I would be covering whether or not this can be permanently turned off and I talk about it at 10:21 in the video.

Rear Hatch recess, possible wilderness lighting or future stero speaker upgrade.

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

I was thinking something along the lines of speakers, or lights of some sort. Only useful as cupholders if the car is upside down LOL.

How much quiter is the cabin compared to 2023?

We were shocked that our 25 Touring didnt come with homelink. Also, no hood struts. I know..kind of nit picky, but sure does seem as if Sub is penny pinching. It is a very nice car and a big step up from our 17.

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

oh no! I do agree that's surprising. Must be new because the Outback Touring and Ascent Touring that share the same mirror have the homelink

Hi Alex can help me get service manual of Subaru wrx 2023

You have “utility hook” accessories that screw into the upside down cupholders on the rear gate. These same accessory “ utility hooks” I believe also screw into the sides of the cargo area to hold up the newly available cargo shelf. 😎

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

I think you're right!

I bought a 2023 Touring XT from a dealer s few months ago and it is missing the AVH from the main menu. I'm surprised the dealer didn't update the software, with that fix.

@alexpmo

2 сағат бұрын

The dealer won't do the update unless you ask for it. I also have a 23 and had to get it done later when the update became available.

@m3rdpwr

2 сағат бұрын

@@alexpmo Yes, I remember you mentioning that in a video and even pasted the update number. I just haven't found that video.

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

@@m3rdpwr the next time you’re at Subaru, share this with the advisor and they will be able to find the correct files for the update: TSB 15-305-22R Revised 2/22/24 to include the 2023 model year.

@m3rdpwr

Сағат бұрын

@@alexpmo awesome, thank you!

What happened to the garage door opener button once located on the rear view mirror?

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

Great question! Still trying to figure that one out myself

Can you tell my local dealership to start buying colors other than black and white?

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

we got a lot of whites ones also. My guess is that Subaru expects to sell a ton of white

yes dashboard 🔥multimedia system same as outback

Question: I rather use my Garmen GPS which plugs into the area where a cigarette lighter goes in my 2014 Impreza. I do not want to use my phone as a GPS as service can go in and out. Is the feature to plug in a Garmen GPS into such a “charger” or whatever it is called still available on the Forester and other Subarus? I really enjoy my Garmen than a phone as my GPS! Thanks for your informative videos!

@alexpmo

Күн бұрын

Yes! You can still use your Garmin with the 12v power located just behind the gear shift

@TheDoe53

Күн бұрын

@@alexpmo thanks!

@TheDoe53

23 сағат бұрын

@@alexpmo is that something you could film on one of your videos by pointing it out? I do not notice it when you do show this area.

I might have missed it, but do any of them have auto-folding mirrors?

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

unfortunately, no

so the only way for now to get the old style in a new forester is to pay $40,000? also i just checked, on the subaru website and you can't even spec out a forester wilderness when doing a build and price check

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

I'm wondering if they discontinued the Wilderness models due to emissions BS since the Wilderness models got slightly less fuel economy....not that a regular model got very good fuel economy in the first place. I wanted a Forester Wilderness, but seems how nothing has been said about them in the 2025's I'm glad I didn't bother looking into getting one.

I’m not a fan of the new look. The front reminds me of an Explorer and the rear looks like the last gen Mitsubishi Outlander.

Have they fixed the Thermo Control Valve issue with this new generation via a more reliable part?

@chuckg6039

2 күн бұрын

Yes. They don't use one.

@ozzierabbit587

16 сағат бұрын

I believe they went back to a mechanical T/S! They apparently realized the TCV was a failure.

Subaru needs to make room for a full sized spare tire instead of the donut.

Looking forward to the Wilderness model….???

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

I'm curious as to whether the Wilderness models will continue or not. Seems the reviews aren't mentioning it, so sadly I think maybe it was a short lived package that actually had me interested in a Subaru Forester due to the added ground clearance and the modified AWD programming.

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

The Wilderness will be coming to the 2025 Forester. It's unclear when it will receive the new design though.

2025 has more torque at lower RPM’s

Fantastic ... not super hot Turbo !!!

Kind of looks like a Explorer from the front.

@alexpmo

2 күн бұрын

That and the Honda Pilot 😅

@thetheoryguy5544

2 күн бұрын

@@alexpmo Lol True looks exactly like the 2013 explorer front end just a bit more refined. I like it.

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

If you take the badges off most of these crossovers they all look the same. Yet, none of them are all that great, nor justify the ridiculous prices. Have to say that at least Subaru for the most part has kept their prices somewhat more reasonable than every other automaker. I just hope they aren't discontinuing the Wilderness models, I'd love a Forester Wilderness....since its just me I don't need a larger car, but the extra bit of ground clearance and the programming for the AWD is a great deal for the random winters we get here in Idaho. I just can't afford the payments on one so its gonna be a while LOL.

Not in love with the redesign. Plus the sport version looks downright ugly. Brown wheels?

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

I think the new Sport looks better than the previous Sport. Most people didn't like the red accents on the Sport so the brown has been a good change.

Fordaru Explorxter

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

Yes 😂

REALLY not a fan of the new design. Very bland. Doesn't look like a Subaru anymore, IMO.

@alexpmo

2 сағат бұрын

It will take some getting used to like any other new redesign

Too much bragging about so little! See you in 2030 , maybe!

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

Everything will be electric or pedal powered by then LOL.

Hate auto shut off.

@alexpmo

Сағат бұрын

It's never been a fan favorite, but it's much quieter and has less vibration than the 2024.

to0o many bells and wistiles

@wildbill23c

Күн бұрын

As with every vehicle out there anymore. The 24 year old pickup I have has more than enough standard features in it, although I wish it didn't have power windows/locks....the locks already don't work in it, and power windows suck too when things start to go wrong...I've never had an old manual crank window fail....several power window related failures though. I don't care for the electric shift 4WD either....old school lever was a failsafe, pull it and it was in 4WD...the electric shit makes you wonder all the time if its actually in 4WD or not. I don't care for all the stupid touch screen crap either, major failures to happen with that since everything is controlled through that in most vehicles now....the factory radios in most vehicles suck to begin with...putting that touch screen shit in everything keeps owners from being able to replace the stereo with something that actually works right.