Since my daughter was born, I have been trying to go from sedan to suv, after tested a few of SUVs, I decided to get the Subaru XV eyesight because the symmetrical awd can give us a stable comfort, dynamic driving compared to others automaker and safety features is top notch in class. Not everyone needs a turbo engine, but Subaru NA boxer engine is linear acceleration that my family won't complain.

I have just buy a used 2023 Subaru. Despite its weaknesses such as poor infotainment, high fuel consumption in city, easily scratched driver window compare to my old car Tucson, I’m happy choosing Forester. Its driving view, comfort for passengers, smooth and safety handle with cvt and awd, comfortable seating - cargo space. It’s not a sport car. So I don’t need a 200hp car. When driving alone, I use S driving mode to have some fun. With Vietnam traffic, we don’t have any road with limit speed over 120km/h, so this car is not strong but okay for our traffic conditions. For long trip, the fuel economy can low down to 6.5L/100km. In city it vary from 9-13L/100km depends. About the design, I love it. It’s not a design you can love at first sight, but you will love it more and more.

Another excellent review, Bobby. Subaru is always for the discerning few

Subaru is the best example of not fixing what’s not broken.

the best review on a Forester that i have seen thus far. n i have seen over 20 or 30. So.. Thank you

As a Subaru owner i don't even know so many hidden functions inside the boot. Awesome sharing !

Once you owned and drive a Subaru there is no reverse back to T & H or N brand .

as a Forrester owner (GT lite version) ,i am glad Subaru pickup the trim/body kit from GT lite version and apply it into latest Forrester 2023, as it makes the looks getting younger and bit modern. Additional body kit is no longer required, as the existing one is already good enough. That's why i bought it sometime ago

My favourite quote from Bobby in this video, “This panda doesn’t have his box.” Great videos as always.

Spartan. Been considering the XV and Cross...the XV clearly a winner since it inherits a lot of Forester design ethos...gonna wait for the new Crosstrek facelift and hopefully they still keep the NA 2.0 along with the new Hybrid...

Brilliant review.

I wish that we have the US version of Forester with the bold cladding especially the Wilderness version. Such rugged and manly / outdoor looking car. Our version really start closing the gap between what is a Subaru should look like and why it is looking for like a CRV...

Thanks for the honest review, Bobby. You nailed it with the point that the driving is not as dynamic or engaging like a BMW or even a Mazda. It's refreshing to find a like-minded car enthusiast, as most people including some YT car reviewers would praise modern Subarus for their handling, when they are actually lacking the dynamics only to be assisted by the AWD system. The car doesn't throw you away at the bends not because of the handling dynamics, but the AWD corrects it, hence feels artificial.

I feel XV has a firmer suspension and handles better on road (feels pretty good, I feel), whilst Forester has a softer suspension set up (too soft for my liking, would have loved it if it took on the firmness of the XV, perhaps focus on comfort or it could be better for off road drive (?)). Off road did not try, but the Forester has 2 modes on its X-Drive, whilst XV only has 1 mode. Forester feels a tad more sluggish vs the XV. Just my 2 sens from my test drive.

same thought on the left hand drive stalks on my 2018 xv, earlier XV's and those from SG imported from Japan has normal position. Proton at one time did this to somewhat pretend that it has some euro feel..😂..infact the europeans don't bother to do right hand stalks lol ..

Is there anyway we get this car on rental, we are on a vacation to Malaysia

Btw anyone has the fuel consumption (l / 100 km) for the current version of the XV and Forester ?

Put asside the looks, it is a very practical car. Only if Subaru engineer can move on and follow the current market design language, i think it would be a major success.

Subaru is rough around the edge but they get done what's their core tech --> AWD & Boxer engine

Hi Great video well explained, can you get a sunroof in extras with this model, The only thing that's missing that most other makes are now include sunroofs. Regards welshmam 2081

Miss your Cantonese car reviews 🤣

When I saw proper Subaru, immediately purr "... prup prup prup prup pruppp..."

Very nice..... it's great car....

Assemble it in Malaysia, make it more affordable... Those who afford 180K and above might go to more popular brand.

Can anyone who is SK's forester owner enlighten me about the FC during city drive? Is it bad? Was thinking to get one the Y2021 model.

how does this compared to the on going Honda CRV 1.5T? which 1 would u pick?

@BobbyAng-any info when the 2025 Forester is coming?

I bought it 140k 7 years ago, now it is almost 200k. does all so call new/additional features worth 60k?

Bobby, im so torn, 2019 onwards 2.5 NA mazda 6 vs 2019 2.5 camry hybrid vs 2020 218i bmw gran coupe? Car single user, just to & fro

If Subaru still not bring Subaru 1.8T engine for world wide market seems hard to sell with 2.0NA. also if not redesign modem dashboard with 10-12 inch infotainment screen than hard to attractive customer.

Hahaha...for the fancy seat i wish they were Alcantara!

Pleiades Constellation

Not some but alot of people love bodykits, even on SUV. I dunno why. I personally think SUV look stupidly ugly with bodykits. They already have cladding all around, then put bodykit on top. Why people? Why?? 😅😅

Dari tepi mcm toyota rush

Frankly do you still recomended fan to buy an ice. Come on... Resale value when ev arrive? At least a hybrid?

Design and the price bye bye subaru

I gave up Subaru as their design has not improved

Even mine one toilet alone is worth equivalently to your mont Kiara penthouse so this is real substance… loaning big to own houses and cars to appear there is the most unwise things to do.

Their design sadly is getting worse and worse.

Kenapa subaru tak popular kat dunia?? Ada ka servis atau spairpart mahal???😂😂😂😂

Even if one day decided to stay Malaysia still will be in mont kiara penthouse or Damansara height landed than same car paying way lower taxes plus the cheapest spare car Hyundai matrix if possible so no wastage than what else plenty more for growth despite only using mine one toilet is enough for your third world pinnacle… you see if it’s poor’s man mentality they do big loan to afford cars beyond their actual means to appear there but real substance people can tell immediately who is the real deal so even your lifestyle is unwise how possibly knows much about businesses.

be more down to earth this should be your actual stand get smt that you can afford fully not loaning big to finance cars that are way beyond their actual means this is poor man's mentality in this case they can never be rich.