2022 Subaru Forester | Compact SUV Family Review

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The Subaru Forester is a compact SUV that competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Bronco Sport. In this video, we drive a Subaru Forester WIlderness to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective. #MicahDrives
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2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness
2.5L H4
182 hp, 176 lb-ft
Continuously Variable Transmission
All-Wheel Drive
25city/28hwy
Base Forester: $25,195
As-Tested: $33,040 Wilderness
Plus $1,125 destination
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00:00 2022 Subaru Forester Review
0:18 Information Explosion
0:52 Interior Review
3:10 Safety Features
3:37 Arm Rest Test
5:10 Exterior Review
7:23 Driving Impressions
9:03 Evie Drives
10:04 Off-Road Review
11:41 Emotion Factor
12:40 Infotainment Review
14:06 Tow & Fuel Economy
14:39 Forester versus Outback
15:29 Which Subaru Forester trim is best?
16:13 Subaru Forester Competitors
16:44 Synopsis

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@aisuxtime Жыл бұрын

You guys have a great review style for a broad audience. So many youtube reviews seem to be geared towards enthusiasts while I want to know what affects me as a mom, around an average town, as a person with family members of varying heights, etc. I appreciate that you talk about things like comfort, child seats, accessibility, amenities for convenience, etc. Thanks!

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

And we appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind comment! It's a joy to make videos as a family. And doubly so knowing people like you appreciate them. Cheers!!

@jjkerning3293 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy hearing Evie’s point of view. Thanks for including her as it helps with purchase decisions

@joeniederhofer2566 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my '14 Forester for over eight years and hope to keep it eight more (I don't put tons of miles on it). It's well built, very practical, reliable and economical. For me, the cvt is only bothersome in certain situations, such as long uphill highway stretches or accelerating up on ramps. Maybe I'm just used to it after all these years. The amazing visibility out of the Forester makes most other vehicles seem claustrophobic.

@wanglee21 2 жыл бұрын

When people test other CVT's they will respect the Subaru's much more. Like they said if you are not abusing the CVT it should last for a life time. I had a 2010 Outback with over 200k never once had any transmission issues. Only time I see people with issue is when they abuse the towing capacity.

@SpinBitchSpin 2 жыл бұрын

We loved our '21 Forester Sport! Now we have a new Outback Touring XT and LOVE having that turbo engine! Great review per usual! :)

@the_average_backpacker Жыл бұрын

Probably the best review of the Forester Wilderness I've seen! Great job!

@mytv86 2 жыл бұрын

This is the review I’ve been waiting for! Thx for the content guys. Love seeing good compact SUVs. … this maybe my future purchase…😉

@ME-gr8hz 2 жыл бұрын

Researched this car segment for the last 2 months, my findings, - 5th gen forester rated #1 in safety and readability over all others including RAV, trial hawk, honda and bronco. That said, it has been a long road for Subaru from the CVT tranny , oil consumption, head gasket issues of past generation vehicles. At 6'3, CR just announced the Forester is #1 with tall drivers as well, no surprise as the "green house" visibility is very attractive. All the safety dings can be disabled permanently, with the exception of engine on/off at stop. After market solution will solve that as well. So, I will be picking up my Subaru Forester Wilderness / pearl white next week. Comfortable driving on and off road, safety and readability, looks, honest service advisors that I have visited with during this time, all have pushed me this direction. And finally driving my daughters 2017 Forester premium, sold me on being a Subie owner. Suggested maintenance to ensure long life; 30k diff (F/R) service, 40k CVT Transmission service, and oil changes every 4k. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kKyPfdeYr53Fe4U.html, FW new gearing much more high impact then the turbo on the Outback, and the turbo fights with other features of the vehicle HAPPY TRAILS

@d.s.8733 Жыл бұрын

We just received that exact car with All the Bells and Whistles, so far I LOVE it!

@gagags1115 2 жыл бұрын

I love the practicality of the Subaru Forester. I had a 2019 Forester Sport and now have the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness in Autumn Green. It’s my Goldilocks vehicle. Very practical as a dog owner as well. Easy to clean seats even though I protect them with a dog hammock, accidents do happen dirt and otherwise. Not a speed demon but extremely practical vehicle.Another bonus to the wilderness edition is the upgraded towing capacity.

@nicholasprice7004 Жыл бұрын

Curious to know what your real mpg figures are and how hot the interior gets? I'm in TX and do a majority of highway mileage. Looking at the green color or white due to the heat

@01FozzyS 2 жыл бұрын

My 2001 S is still going strong with over 200k on clock.

@jonatamaniuk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you didn’t just floor the CVT. Also good to see it doesn’t behave like my ancient Altima, something to get used to in switching to a Subaru. Awesome video as always, Muzio Fam!

@ryanfrisby7389 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review guys!😸

@gaivoron 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Thanks.

@imnotanalky Жыл бұрын

Love the blue paint!! We have a 2019 Forester and love it. It’s a great daily driver that will also get you pretty deep into the woods. I LoVE the visibility: almost no blind spots

@beatboxgaming4937 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered mine can’t wait until September

@detroitj7475 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2022 Subaru Forster limited I love the way it handles great visibility love the seating position and I’m not gonna be doing any off-roading in it but to me it does just find on the highway and I love the reliability factor I’ve had mines now for 2 1/2 months

@TexasWig Жыл бұрын

We just bought a Forrester wilderness. I really enjoyed this review. Not super in-depth on information but enough. Nice work.

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Scott. Congrats on your Wilderness!

@RigiLiquid945 2 жыл бұрын

13:15 love those Santa Fe features.

@gabevillarreal96 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. It doesn't look like anything else in the class. Really no Subaru does. It's unique and a bit quirky rugged.

@trojanmoondoggie4582 2 жыл бұрын

Good way to describe it. That's what I like about it too. Not a flashy car, but then again, that's not what Subaru drivers are looking for. And Subaru gets that. I'm really happy with mine.

@carlovinco698 2 жыл бұрын

As I'm watching your video, I'm shocked at just how fast it seems your daughter is growing. It makes me all the more aware that my own 3yo daughter is growing quick. So forgive me for not watching all the way through.... but I'm gonna go read her a book or something and spend some time with her. Please take my like as consolation.

@ProAlchemist 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for you guys to do this one! We need more space for our family and I've heard this is the one. Just need to get over the CVT....

@scaldon2 2 жыл бұрын

Cabin room is great and awd is a plus . But im skeptical om longevity of subaru cvt .

@JDS-Dalton 2 жыл бұрын

I think this one will last a while, I've got one, and I think the main issue with the Subaru CVTs is that at least in the states, they say the fluid is lifetime whereas in other countries, it recommends to change the fluid every 20k-30k miles so that's what I'm gonna do. Another issue is the cvt heat... a lot of other countries offer them with an extra transmission cooler, not North America. And being a previous owner of a '19 forester, the transmissions got REALLY hot in normal driving. The wilderness though comes with a cooler, and as a current owner of one, I haven't even gotten close to the temps my old '19 got to on day to day commuting driving, while offroading my wilderness going up mountains.

@JDS-Dalton 2 жыл бұрын

I traded in my '19 forester sport for the wilderness in the same color you reviewed, and I love it. I don't experience the same rev issue you did when accelerating though, very smooth. And I like the fact that they actually have a transmission cooler on this trim, as I would monitor the temps on both. The old '19s cvt ran very hot, and while this one uses a tuned version of that transmission, thanks to the cooling and the revised ratios/final drive, it stays at least 30-40 degrees cooler than my '19. And best of all, the cooler is factory warrantied haha. That being said, coming from a previously lifted forester, I had to give this one a proper lift, with larger all terrain tires.

@717dash_cam 2 жыл бұрын

Literally just ordered one in Geyser Blue, with an ETA of November. Had a 19 Sport, and enjoyed it, especially when I put ATs on it. Currently in a 22 Legacy XT Limited and I love the car, but miss the ride height, and physical HVAC controls. I'm excited for it to come in.

@TexasNativee Жыл бұрын

I see your video of it on a trail, you should post a video of it! Looks nice with that life, should make a video sowing it more in detail and talking about it

@benderaviation 2 жыл бұрын

They need to make an STI version of this for the US. I guess in the future an electric forester might be all we can hope for.

@khadijahdavis1572 Жыл бұрын

I love the suburu, for that small screen up top I'd get one of those cell phone screen magnifier projectors to make that screen bigger😁

@TerraVeritas Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent review. I just bought a 2023 Forester Wilderness in the Geyser Blue like you are driving here. For a guy who is 6'2", and has had 8 spine surgeries, the ease of access, high roofline, and superb visibility (without twisting my back too much) was a no-brainer. My wife has a 2021 Outback Limited, but is a bit difficult for me to get in/out of and has much less visibility from the driver's seat. As for the powertrain, yeah, I'd sure love a turbo option vs this 2.5 NA, but the FW is perfectly acceptable for all driving environments. If they come out with a turbo FW in a couple years, I'd definitely consider trading up. Thanks again.

@MicahMuzio Жыл бұрын

Man, I love hearing from actual owners. The ease of access is something that a lot of reviewers miss. I appreciate you bringing it up. Cheers!!

@TerraVeritas Жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio Thanks man. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thanks again!

@cnobillbradley9673 2 жыл бұрын

I love my 2015 Forester XT.

@tah6746 Жыл бұрын

Smaller Screen with Physical Buttons is a + in my Book.

@venkatnbt 2 жыл бұрын

pls try to review safety tech like autonomous driving/lane keep

@FlyGuy457 2 жыл бұрын

We have the 2015. Does it all and makes it through MN winters exceptionally well. Its a tool and does what it should. If you go with the Outback, it has larger more comfortable seats, is quieter and roomier =more expensive as well. So there!

@christinadebeer5039 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would be a family of five friendly? I have 2 in a car seat and one not.. (1 year old, 5 year old and 12 year old) I currently have a honda accord and of course we are struggling with space. I have been looking more for a 3 row suv, but I love this forester! Any suggestions?

@victorherrero4790 Ай бұрын

The Forester is a damn good overall SUV. Sturdy, safe and reliable. The CVT is almost in all manufacturers now and Subaru's CVT is one of the best. Still is not perfect, power is barely adequate and still no hybrid.

@RichardShelton 2 жыл бұрын

Our 2011 Outback has 60K miles, 6-cylinder, 5-speed automatic. We will NEVER get rid of it.

@MrMarkRGraves Жыл бұрын

Geez. I already have 195,000 miles on my 2014 Forester.

@KelpPardue Жыл бұрын

Does the phone sit well on that pad area while driving? It looks like it will fly right off.

@TheSlugger76 Жыл бұрын

How is the road noise? And when your talking to some on hands free how is it? Cause we have 2015 and sometimes really loud when your on phone

@simajayaredevil 9 ай бұрын

Thinking about upgrading from 2013 Mazda3. I want an suv, but not sure what I want. Any suggestion? Forester wilderness? Rav4? CRV? Cx-30? Cx-5? Cx50? Or other manufacturers?

@tonyzhu403 2 жыл бұрын

I do have CDs, but they are for digital conversion, not for playing directly.

@MonicaHolly143 2 жыл бұрын

Cvt is the reason why I choose mazda

@hukmai 2 жыл бұрын

huh i just noticed the little silver bolt on the door, it looks like it meshes with the door jam for safety? never noticed it, probably just blind

@peakreactivesr3504 Ай бұрын

How's the comfort on tarmac with those off-road tires ?

@dogdoc1 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have more/less cabin/cargo space compared to a CRV? 🤔

@hereigoagain5050 2 жыл бұрын

Loved my 2017 Forester, except the CVT :(. It would be so much better to have a geared tranny or something like Toyota's E-CVT. Subaru still has Fuji Heavy Industry DNA.

@Bravo2Zulu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude. When will we see any new helicopter flights?

@user-cl2es9iu1j 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve had two Foresters in a row. I like the Wilderness, my wife will not upgrade to a Wilderness even though it has good suspension upgrades and tires. All the cladding and accents turns her against the Wilderness.

@Magsbravo 2 жыл бұрын

Please review Mazda Cx50

@colechapman6976 9 ай бұрын

I think the Forester is a nice vehicle. It has just a bit more of a personality than say your average CR-V or Rav4. I think it's nice, but a bit boring, though not as boring as the aforementioned vehicles it's competing against. It is at a good price point. If you are tired of seeing 40k+ sticker SUVs, then this is a solid choice. The visibility out of these things also is unmatched, you can really see out of them. I recently rode in my sisters slightly newer Forester and it had such a fishbowl effect

@bikemmm6167 Жыл бұрын

Why did you choose the ford bronco over this option ?

@joalblo9581 2 жыл бұрын

I've always thought of Subaru vehicles as appliances when it comes to looks. Nothing to look at but gets the job done

@Snake-ms7sj 2 жыл бұрын

It's like they keep making the front of the Forester uglier and uglier.

@trojanmoondoggie4582 2 жыл бұрын

@@Snake-ms7sj As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. The front grill doesn't really bother me at all, tbh. They say the same thing about certain Toyota vehicles too though, with some of those massive grills they're coming out with nowadays.

@palo1942 Жыл бұрын

I found it attractive. The Wildernesses.

@chuckwalla2967 2 жыл бұрын

This vehicle suits your family more than the Bronco.

@TexasNativee Жыл бұрын

If Subaru and Toyota could collaborate and put one of Toyotas 8 speed transmission in this Forester they’d have a new customer.

@stingygunner 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes, if Subaru offered non-CVT (edit: and turbo) trims, they'd certainly have one more customer. CVTs (and 180-hp-max engines) make manufacturers seem so tone-deaf.

@AB-jk7tw Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - great vehicle but so underpowered especially when loaded up with a family and luggage! Hopefully the new 2024 update will feature a hybrid that finally gives this car goo power.

@Zanderthelab 2 ай бұрын

I agree with the Crosstrek and Forester.

@wanglee21 2 жыл бұрын

Even in an automatic the acceleration is not consistent. Each gear shift will cause the vehicle to accurate and pause. Everyone has said the Subaru has the best CVT simulation and doesn't drone like the rest of CVT systems.

@jeffmorse645 2 жыл бұрын

Subaru's CVT tuning isn't great. I noticed that inconsistency with my 2021 Legacy with the 2.4 turbo and CVT. Just as you did I can put my foot down about half way for a long onramp to a freeway and it will rev up and down and hunt back and forth even though I'm not moving my foot. I really wish they'd get that improved and do a software update or whatever.

@theBatmanGoeth2 2 жыл бұрын

Funny enough it seems fine on my father's 2021 Forester Premium. It's nice and smooth. I've heard that Subaru used the CVT from the Ascent on the Wilderness trims and that one seems to be jumpy.

@jeffmorse645 2 жыл бұрын

@@theBatmanGoeth2 Its not all the time and you might not notice it if you didn't live with it for a while. Just gently driving around town its fine. When I floor it I don't really notice it. Its just in certain circumstances (like onramps) with a fairly good amount of throttle. I think its the fake shifts they program in messing things up. Probably be better if they weren't there.

@janaaj1an889 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I have a 2015 Legacy and most of the time it holds 2000 rpm smoothly enough, but if you do something unexpected, it can get lost and wind up in some odd-feeling configurations trying to finds its way back to 2000 rpm.

@JDS-Dalton 2 жыл бұрын

@@theBatmanGoeth2just have to jump in to say that the wilderness trims use a tuned version of the transmission in the normal trims. That being said, the outbacks, turbo legacies and the ascents all share the same tr690 transmission. The foresters use a different tr580 transmission, with the forester wilderness trim using a tuned version of that. That being said to Jeff .. that is pretty odd, and would be annoying.. I will say though as a forester wilderness owner, it accelerates very smoothly, odd that the one in this video was doing that though, wonder if it had something to do with it being a review car.

@BeastlyWarrior228 Жыл бұрын

The na cars are fine but the turbo cars (such as our ascent) have terrible tuning.

@georgejesson1944 Жыл бұрын

Wilderness XT would be very nice

@garynapoli3042 10 ай бұрын

I’m thinking about trading the pilot in for a touring because I like the brown leather it’s just disappointing you can’t get ventilated seats or the turbo I like the sport but no dual climate control and no power seat for the wife is a dealbreaker

@Isildur58 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Micah! Love the video and love all of your reviews. I'm stuck between getting this or the Subaru Outback Wilderness. Could you be able to give some advice on this decision? Thanks

@juanda1995 2 жыл бұрын

If you can afford the Forester, it is the best option, definitely bigger and more capable in general.

@MrTe3 2 жыл бұрын

I was in the same position as you , I decided to get the the Outback wilderness , because there is more room to fit stuff, the Forester is smaller but taller , the outback is shorter but longer , so it all depends on what you will use it for .

@Isildur58 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrTe3 It will be my daily driver, and I also plan to take it off the beaten path and do things like camping, fishing.

@MrTe3 2 жыл бұрын

@@Isildur58 both are capable for that , if you want more length room go with the outback , if you want height room and dont care much for back room then you can go with he forester , it's really dependent on you and if it will give you the sufficient room you need for what you do

@dippitydoinit 10 ай бұрын

I've watched a few of your videos now and I wish you would comment on the stereo system in each vehicle. General terms are fine. I'm not looking for an insatiable audiophile's critique.

@MicahMuzio 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try to incorporate more audio thoughts when possible.

@WarHammer1911A1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my Volvo has a tape player. So I can play my mixtapes.

@MesozoikYT Жыл бұрын

Subaru xv review please

@sc4560 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Forester with the tall interior and great visibility! Just wish it came in a bigger version. Not everyone needs a 3rd row (looking at you Subaru Ascent).

@janaaj1an889 2 жыл бұрын

Does it come with a hardtop? (I hate moonroofs!)

@bikesbeardsbeers94 2 жыл бұрын

@@janaaj1an889 only the base model Forester lacks the sunroof. Too bad because I don’t love them either. But I’ve lived with it in my Forester Sport

@Parker53151 2 жыл бұрын

I fold down the third row of seats in my Ascent and voila! a two row SUV.

@fotomrzacy Жыл бұрын

Yall drive crazy 😭😂😂😂

@Sammo123321 2 жыл бұрын

Does the sunroof tilt yet?

@JDS-Dalton 2 жыл бұрын

I wish...

@luv2bottom 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s just me but the tires look extremely small compared to the vehicle size, just looks kinda odd 🤷🏼

@kenhoward3512 2 жыл бұрын

The whole thing looks "kinda odd" to me.

@RAYTHYuen 2 жыл бұрын

smaller wheels / tires saves gas and actually has better traction in snow. So it's actually a good thing. The stupid trend of making everything 19'+ must stop. Sooner or later we will all own a rapper vehicle with those "dubs" aka 20'' lol and no one needs that.

@wildernessmagic Жыл бұрын

Awesome car but the wheels look so small

@AR-wh2vp Жыл бұрын

CD player! 😗

@dforrest4503 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, are all Subaru models interchangeable? Outback/Forester?

@kelsey809 2 жыл бұрын

😎👍🏼

@RangerRickTV Жыл бұрын

I like it, it's ugly but in a good way.

@RAYTHYuen 2 жыл бұрын

y'all are in WV? haha

@Mr_Smith456 2 жыл бұрын

We get you own a helicopter.

@MicahMuzio 2 жыл бұрын

Did I mention the helicopter outside the Flying Eyes commercial? It seems pretty relevant when talking about an aviation-focused eyewear company.

@GeneralWAITE Жыл бұрын

Those soccer ball lights. Nope

@danielmv1609 2 жыл бұрын

Bendiciones Shalom :+)

@Kiss__Kiss 2 жыл бұрын

Subaru, Bring back the EFFEN Turbo Forester already!!!! Sheesh!!!

@jabbadahuttful 2 жыл бұрын

It’s ugly but supremely functional ..sort of the Golda Meir of small SUV’s lol 😂

@MicahMuzio 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the most intellectual encapsulation of the Forester on the internet. Well done!

@jabbadahuttful 2 жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio Wow..thanks Micah 🙏 have a wonderful Sunday! I thought the Golda comment was only going to date me lol 😂

@trojanmoondoggie4582 2 жыл бұрын

And this is what makes Subaru different it seems. Subaru drivers don't care what they look like when they're driving down the road. No pretense. Subaru is what it is, which is why they really don't change that much. Subaru knows its drivers, and keeps giving them what they want. And what they're perfectly fine with. There are plenty of higher maintenance "AWDs" out there for those who need to "look good" on the road, and desire a Lexus-like interior. ;) Subaru is what it is.

@ws6transam Жыл бұрын

Great if you do go off roading but if you really don’t, not that great of a car. Power is low, cvt isn’t very good, lots of plastic which makes it look cheap and tech isn’t very good. Time to update Subaru

@eugenegutierrez5106 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you can make the new generation forester for off roading by changing smaller size wheels and off road meaty tires and add on lift kit springs. This is all marketing. Wilderness is no different from the generation forester.I say this is because I own the sport version. Lifted with 1.5” lift kit spring and thick tires boom!!! I save $$$

@mohammadaslambenito7017 2 жыл бұрын

F150 raptor word F150 raptor

@matt34003434 2 жыл бұрын

First, Subaroooo

@GF-cb8rr 11 ай бұрын

Too much plastic cladding....

@ElberGalarga22 Ай бұрын

Very sensative elbow skin sounds a little suspicious 🌈

@twohouses2259 2 ай бұрын

Gimme a break. It’s an under-powered shittter with a Crappy gear-box. There. Maybe I should be a Car reviewer….

@wjm988 2 жыл бұрын

the front is kinda uggo though

@gothops154 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what’s worst, the terrible CVT or underpowered engine. I’m sure it would be better if they tuned the CVT properly so it would stay in the power band instead of fake shifting, but then everyone complains about the drone. So no winning either way. But woefully underpowered for the class, not even 2xx hp. Man I remembering wanting the STI versions of these, now I want nothing to do with them

@georgejungle138 2 жыл бұрын

It’s an SUV not a sports car

@paultrottier2860 Жыл бұрын

Ugly! Hate that wheel well mounding. Go back to the 2022 shape.

@spyantreas 2 жыл бұрын

is that his mum or wife?

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

Yes let’s begin with the 1990 interior colors of 1990 and then let us move to the 1970s vinyl interior, that we have renamed. Next let us go to the CVT which robs the Gutless 2.5 naturally aspirated 4 banger from much needed hp, torque and mpg. After all Subaru cares about emissions and fuel economy 🤣🤣🤣, then let us go now to the cheapest exterior cladding, again from the late 80s. Now that we’re in the 21st century, forget about an reliable non plug-in hybrid system because we are Subaru and are known for being behind the times and being quirky. Yes we are Subaru, coming to North America live from 1987. Where old school technology and the right advertising can brain wash you in thinking we care about the environment and of course animals, who will suffer from the pollution our non hybrids produce. But hey, we get you through the bad weather and offer 1980s fuel economy and pollution, but We’re an awesome car