2021 Subaru Forester Hybrid review

2021 Subaru Forester Hybrid review | Australia

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In this video, Simone reviews the latest 2021 Subaru Forester Hybrid. The Forester has been one of the most revered SUVs of its kind for a long time. There has never been anything too flashy about its design or features. It was value for money, the perfect mix between spaciousness/dimensions and outright capability.
As it evolved, it lost some of the off-road dedicated perks, but even without them, its symmetrical AWD proved to be more than enough for most people. It really is an amazing system.
The one we review is the Subaru Forester Hybrid S, so it is the top version of the Forester currently available and, at this price range, it has some tough competition, most notably in the form of the Rav4 Hybrid.
The entry-level Forester with a 2.5 L petrol engine only starts from under 40k driveaway, the very top version with the hybrid powertrain gets a significant price bump to 51k driveaway. This means the Forester Hybrid is actually a bit more expensive than the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid.
This engine alone is also not as powerful as the 2.5 Litre non-hybrid which has 136 kW and 239 Nm, the 2 Litre one from the hybrid has 110 kW and 196 Nm. Of course, it gets a bit of an extra boost from the electric motor to help it at 12.3 kW and 66 Nm.
The 2.5 in the non-hybrid version officially uses 7.4 L per 100 km in the combined cycle, while this hybrid version is at 6.7 L.
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@realjohnboxall 3 жыл бұрын

The general consensus on this car is that it was a waste of time, it shouldn't exist. The petrol Forester is a better proposition. There's a reason the RAV4 Hybrid waiting list is so long.

@sak1339 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review from a very lovely reviewer.

@burgui 3 жыл бұрын

Great review , awesome car

@johnmckay428 3 жыл бұрын

I want the off road credentials of this in a Kona type body - which doesn't seem to exist. thanks 4 review.

@andrewwright9512 Жыл бұрын

It was lovely to watch my home town in the background. I was interested that you didn't show any footage of going up hill (of which there are many to choose from very close to the city) let alone a potted dirt road. I agree with some of the others here; I'd love the 2.5turbo engine coupled with the hybrid tech for that off road oomph! I've watched quite a number of reviews and the one common theme (apart from the aged/dodgy infotainment setup) is the lack of power from the smaller, naturally aspirated engine (regardless of the battery backup). What would be awesome is if Subaru brought out the Wilderness badged Outback and Forester models in Australia. It's a while since I last owned a Subaru, and I'm still tempted to go back... but can I live with the lack of power? Sure I can. I've been driving a Skoda for the last year and a bit. I swear they share a lot of the same features: 2L engine, crappy infotainment, dodgy assistive tech... But I tell you one thing. A new set of wheels and tyres, a full sized spare, some decent suspension, and some protection for the engine and bodywork are all being added ASAP. Now, has anyone fitted a turbo to one of these engines yet?

@fernandovargas7562 3 жыл бұрын

Great SUV hybrid perfect for Boston... cool video

@Mogsy28uk 3 жыл бұрын

Good review Simone, Subaru def need to revise their powertrain and gearbox choices (torque conv or DC), all for hybrid option, but the engines need more power to move these bigger units, and less fuel thirst, turbo's people, turbo's. 🚗

@MrJoefizzy 3 жыл бұрын

10 out of 10. The car is nice too!

@Jennifer-in4us 3 жыл бұрын

When is USA getting it? The hybrid?

@fijidesi 3 жыл бұрын

Whats up with the music playing in the background not good 👎

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

Still the Forester hybrid isn’t available in the USA as of 12/22

@MrStumackie 3 жыл бұрын

love the idea of this vehicle, but a real selling point for me (NO SPARE) not even a space-saver.

@konstantinospazalos5457 3 жыл бұрын

I got an eboxer a few months ago, bought also a spare wheel and I placed just behind the back seats. Not so much space consumed. So this is not an actual deal beaker if you really like the feeling of an unconventional choice.

@tj-scott 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't the lack of a spare wheel make it unroadworthy?

@letsseeif 3 жыл бұрын

Suburu owners lover their Subees. However. There comes a time where exasperation, aging looks, value for money, & competition design advances, trumps all else. The Forester should sell reasonably, but not as well as probably hoped. ps. Having owned sub, I know that 'funny' feeling of love for the unconventional, unbreakable, and somewhat 'weird science'. Melb in lockdown

@jeverhart99 3 жыл бұрын

From the US. I did not even know Subaru made a Forester hybrid. Of course I knew there was not one in the US, but I didn't know there was one anywhere. Sounds like this hybrid is not that impressive overall. Hoping for big improvements in the next few years (including adding one to the US market).

@AshutoshSharma21 3 жыл бұрын

6:41 what a burn

@leonted4290 3 жыл бұрын

I don't care much for the car just here for Simone.

@chrismiddleton9597 3 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this twice

@scottsmith2971 3 жыл бұрын

Love the accent.

@danielthw123 3 жыл бұрын

The BGM is too loud!

@godwinarii7093 3 жыл бұрын

Any can without a spare wheel is always a Nah for me.... Even if it is hybrid

@philipsparrow7377 3 жыл бұрын

Simone Scientist is best Scientist :)

@robinholmescnx 2 жыл бұрын

I'd buy the 2.5 by choice.

@dr.sandiputrajaya9763 3 жыл бұрын

😍👍

@justabrake 3 жыл бұрын

Rav 4 doesn't offer a passenger power seat

@fredw2185 3 жыл бұрын

The boot has indeed a nice shape and probably a even good space Simone.... 😂😁

@alfreddeneumann 3 жыл бұрын

Simone. That's all.

@user-mf2wx3in8u 3 жыл бұрын

Будь другом подари Форестер ! 🖐

@freas8520 3 жыл бұрын

Too little, too late! Been driving Subaru since 1991 but went full blown Tesla Model X two years ago and have not looked back. Thanks for everything Subaru, but I'm a Tesla fanatic now!

@Jennifer-in4us 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but it’s more expensive

@Jase583 3 жыл бұрын

Your Tesla won't resell very well.

@freas8520 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jennifer-in4us actually no! I have the exact same monthly cost as with my former petrol Subaru. In Swedish currency, 4000 in loan and 5000 in gas/month vs 9000 in loan and no gas with Tesla. I commute a lot.

@freas8520 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jase583 The Subaru I got was after eight years worth less than 10% of purchase price. I think the Tesla will be worth much more than that.

@user-rm7px9yc5w 3 жыл бұрын

Мy dream!

@jmoranretana 3 жыл бұрын

No spare tire is a deal breaker for me.

@hanglooserecluse 3 жыл бұрын

Juan Morán roof rack it

@laurentiutrifan8173 3 жыл бұрын

The design is perfect. 😍 It has a distinct personality ... which is a rare feature in the asiatic cars segment. So, until a new version has the same clarity of design ... it is smart NOT to change it. 👍

@laurentiutrifan8173 3 жыл бұрын

The hibrid is - always - the optimal solution ... for the powertrain. Not only compared with the classic fuel variants ... but also compared with the pure electric versions. Why ? Because the main purpose of a car is to save time for its driver. So, a hybrid car never wait in line - for hours - to charge its batteries. Just put petrol in the tank and go. Also, a car gives independence to its owner. On the contrary, an electric car gives a - very humiliating - dependence to the driver. To sit in the car - for hours (or even for tens of minutes) - to charge the battery ... it's soo frustrating. 😞

@laurentiutrifan8173 3 жыл бұрын

P.S.: The "Subaru engineer doctor" part ? Loooved it ! 😍 I love a woman ... who want & can to play smart & funny roles ... both in her professional & personal life 🥳

@lindasalin5845 3 жыл бұрын

Scared the Bejeesus out of me. $51 K.. that is only $36 K in US

@bsjeran7352 3 жыл бұрын

These are AU $

@greg-meble8684 3 жыл бұрын

👍😉

@kelvpoon 3 жыл бұрын

A Subaru with no spare wheel... -_-

@angelady6725 2 жыл бұрын

No spare wheel no deal

@11briman 3 жыл бұрын

no spare wheel !!!! 😦

@bobjuniel8683 2 жыл бұрын

No spare wheel, no deal.

@winstondeocampo699 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a lose lose proposition on both power and gas mileage that can’t justify the price.

@sarthakgupta2864 3 жыл бұрын

Please review indian brands like tata, Mahindra or Land rover

@lieutenantcandlewax 3 жыл бұрын

Can't get those in Australia mane

@theodorejohnson2334 3 жыл бұрын

Simone is beautiful

@f4f471 3 жыл бұрын

Forester is Over priced. Simone is Super HOT !

@aljawalaljawal2 3 жыл бұрын

very important American cars have good specifications and are cheap compared to Japanese cars, but the only drawback of American cars is the lack of quality and frequent breakdowns, and this causes a drain on US car owners' money to spend on spare parts and maintenance, as well as a waste of time and effort of American car owners during their frequent maintenance period and additional costs for renting a car for use during The maintenance period, especially if there is congestion at car maintenance shops, and as for Japanese cars, especially Toyota, their faults are few. I call on the world to boycott American cars to force factories to manufacture high-quality cars similar to or higher quality Toyota cars. The campaign's passion for the international trend so that everyone knows about it to participate in it so that its impact is strong and its results are wonderful, as well as urging a boycott in the media as well

@Mr2pint 3 жыл бұрын

You would think Subaru would try to make more of a design statement, the thing is butt ugly...

@versacegang4140 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah my parents have a 2016 and it looks basically identical. All other brands Asian and European have all done redesigns/refreshes for their SUVs 2020/21 (ex Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Tucson, Honda Cr-V, Audi Q5) with edgy and modern styling whereas Subaru has just kept its boring boxy shape and basic interior c.2014 (I mean how much has it changed since then except size and infotainment?).

@davemcguigan218 3 жыл бұрын

Simone has a nicely shaped boot!

@Jay-jn6ul 3 жыл бұрын

Dave McGuigan she's a human being, not an object

@davemcguigan218 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay-jn6ul what's your problem? No sense of humor, you must be gay!!!

@Jay-jn6ul 3 жыл бұрын

Dave McGuigan unlike your insecure self I don't feel offended by people calling me gay. If sexism and homophobia are what you've built your masculinity on then it's no wonder you treat women like objects, you've never gotten near enough to one to realise they're human 🤣 Bye ✌️

@davemcguigan218 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay-jn6ul really do like guys not hot girls. Oh well enjoy your boy friend Dude!

@davemcguigan218 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jay-jn6ul it's amazing how someone can get so upset about a harmless little comment. Life must be really tough for someone like you. With everything going on today and you have nothing better to do than to bitch about something like this. You must find it difficult to deal with society!

@KJSvitko 3 жыл бұрын

Hybrid vehicles were great 5 years ago. All electric vehicles are now the way to go. Gas and diesel are OLD polluting technology and need to be ditched. There is a Climate Crisis. It is time for legacy auto makers to step up to all electric.

@lieutenantcandlewax 3 жыл бұрын

99% of cars aren't all electric.

@KJSvitko 3 жыл бұрын

@@lieutenantcandlewax Electric cars are growing in popularity every year. They are just better. Less fuel cost and less maintenance costs. Even Police forces are going electric because the cost of ownership is so low. They are also faster :)

@lieutenantcandlewax 3 жыл бұрын

Kenz300 x Ok but they are still a fraction of all cars on the road.