We just did the 5 year dealer service on our 2018.Forester $3500. Just so you all know 3rd brake job in 85000KM

Ordered a 2024 Premium Forester some 4 weeks ago. Delivery time is 8-10 weeks. Dealer did not have in stock (nor one in their pipeline) as I wanted Ice Silver Metallic. I'm age 71 and do not care for the touchscreen, rather prefer physical buttons. Really like the outward visibility.

If you don’t like the big screen…buy now. We did…I like the analogue knobs and buttons.

One thing to consider.... I bought one of the last 2023 Subaru Crosstreks. [A 6 speed] The 'generation' of the Crosstrek that I bought has been made since 2018 so no problems are expected. And none have shown up. The all-new 2024 Crosstrek has had a few problems. But that's how it is with any all-new model. I would expect that the all-new 2025 Forester to have some problems too. Where as the 2024 Forester should prove to be problem free.

TY,gr8 review.

I enjoyed this video. You make some excellent points. One thing I will miss is the little secondary screen that sits atop the infotainment screen. I just think that's so cool.

I agree with the comments that a manual transmission would be nice. I’m 73 and that’s what I’ve driven most of my life. So much more fun.

This channel just may have the best reviews. The Subaru Forester just may be the best value. She might not be the prettiest girl at the dance. I would have no problems sporting her around town or driving her hard off in the woods. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

This young man continues to impress with every review. His attention to detail is obvious. But importantly, he is able to keep his reviews interesting, without fluff that makes me sign off other reviewers. Nevertheless, if you like to drive cars, then you want enough acceleration for the occasional sporty merge, or to be able to pass on a two lane without worrying about oncoming traffic. I would have liked there to be a Forester with more power, and the comment below about the 2015 ST is supportive of this view. Of course sportiness with a turbo will come with worse gas mileage and more expensive upkeep; but it would make for a better daily driver....if you enjoy daily driving. The issues of the windshield cracking really bothers me, and I am repeating what the Car Wizard has mentioned, that calibrating "Eye Sight" has not been an easy task, though I think Eye Sight as a safety measure is awesome. I continue to follow his videos because of their consistent excellence, and every time I watch one, I want to go out and buy a Subaru. SUBARU, are you listening? Maybe this guy should be doing commercials for you.

Give us a 200+ hp / 220 ft of torque hybrid powertrain from Toyota and the Forester will be close to the perfect car.

I had the 2014 and was quite pleased. Now I’m getting the 2024 with the same drive but more. The 2025 is blah….not a ground breaking suv. I thought at least a second engine setup. So I’m happy that I chose the 2024.

thanks for the video, actually I just convinced my folks to get a 2024 Touring Forester, right before the reveal of the new one, and was worried I might have steered them in the wrong direction by advicing them not to wait for the 2025 model. Glad to hear I made them make the right choice!

IMO, the interior is under rated. It looks great and feels upscale with mostly soft touch materials. So many have gone to a dash that looks like a 4x4 with a tablet bolted on top. Yet those terrible looking dashes/interior get love as being nicer and upscale when in reality they look like a 1974 International Scout.

Hi. As a Subaru fan from Europe I can see great attention to detail and understanding of the issues tackled. We have a very limited range of engines and versions available in Europe (e.g. Forester and Crosstrek are sold only with a 2.0 L mild-hybrid engine which sucks in terms of acceleration) due to a small number of units sold by Subaru in Europe plus the outrageous exhaust norms applied in the EU market. And Subarus are way pricier in Europe, starting at about 40% higher price than US.

After seeing - and hearing about - the ‘25😒, I opted out of waiting and got a ‘24 (“goofy”) Sport. I once was in the “AWD is unnecessary” camp, but after getting my daughters older model Subarus, ‘13 Impreza hatchback, and ‘04 Legacy Outback (classic!), I was converted. Your reviews also helped!

Yeah, Looks like I will be keeping my 2022 Touring for a bit longer than planned. By the time the hybrid comes out it will likely be out of my price range. Maybe I will downsize to a Crosstrek Hybrid come 2028.

One of the clearest and most concise reviews on KZfaq. Not a fan of CVT's. The 2015 Forester ST has a turbo and more HP. Subaru should make one with a turbo and a standard transmission.

Got a 23 Forester premium has BSM package with heated seat and sunroof that's all I want AND not a giant center screen which I don't like it. AND I had good deal 😚

Thanks!🥰🙌

4:27 Thanks for the cargo area linear (read: useful) measurements. Question, is the width of 42.5" that of the hatch opening, or between the wheel wells?

Topgun vehicle for extending driving for seniors. (65+) ✅ 1) Best visibility of any car 2) Best safety system of any car 3) Best collision protection of any car 4) Best ingress/regress of any car 5) Best drowsiness detection of any car

If Subaru wants to do something revolutionary with their vehicle line then they need to dump the CVT and mate those boxers to a real transmission. (Perhaps, Toyota could assist if necessary.) This move would allow Subaru provide a secondary revolutionary update - a manual transmission.

all I ask is for the new wilderness to come with a traditional automatic transmission at least, so it can have a good low range gear ratio. A locking diff would be to cherry on top but I highly doubt it

Less wind noise, better steering, more comfortable seats, ventilated seats, and (maybe) more trims with a heated steering wheel are the wins for the new model. Dislike the new looks, hate the new screen, and hate the new price. All things considered I'd still pick the current gen. (Especially in Cascade Green Silica) Very happy with our '21. The great visibility can't be overstated. Hope they didn't ruin that too.

give me the '24 front with the '25 rear

No 2025 Forester XT 2.4T proposed for the USA? Be nice if it’s Australia-NZ only straight from Japan

I hate having EVERYTTHING in the touchscreen. . .you should be able to turn down the heat and heated seats by touch. I think everything in a screen means you have to look down to find the correct buttons.

My 2024 Forester Wilderness should be delivered by the end of December …much happier with the older infotainment …buttons are just fine and with muscle memory you can adjust anything and not have to take my eyes off the road. It’s going to be a keeper ..last of the five generation …I’m so happy with my decision ..way to go Subie

One of the clearest and most concise reviews on KZfaq. Not a fan of CVT's. The 2015 Forester ST has a turbo and more HP. Subaru should make one with a turbo and a a non-CVT transmission.

I’m in the market for a new car, and the main thing swaying me away from Subarus is that touch screen. Subaru has never been one for high tech, so I do not understand the move away from physical buttons and knobs. I enjoyed everything about the Outbacks I test drove, but I just cannot picture having to rely on that touch screen for the next 8-10 years.

Ha ha ‘looks like a Ford on Keto’ perfect description!

Like everything else out there in the segment, there are trade-offs. I've driven both the '24 Forester (with the knobs) and the '24 Outback with the giant touch screen and no knobs. Context: Looking for a replacement for my '14 Forester XT. I'm a big fan of the giant knobs for HVAC and audio system. I was not a fan of the tiny controls on the new screen, and having to not only find the tiny buttons, but toggle the fan speed and temperature up by repeatedly pushing the buttons. (No wonder we need lane keeping and auto braking. Everyone is busy trying to find the damn tiny buttons!) The '24 Forester has a "sport" mode, and it can be activated via a button on the steering wheel. On the giant screen on the Outback, the sport mode is two screens deep. Hardly convenient. And for all the ballyhoo about the '25 Forester, they soldier on with the same drivetrain that I could have gotten in 2014. They are falling behind. The 2.5 L provides what I'd call "adequate" power, but nothing extra. In the heavier Outback, it is "lacking". Too bad they don't flavor the vehicles a bit more to the trim level. My XT came with bigger wheels and tires (18") than the 2.5 drive train, as well as bigger brakes and a more sport tuned suspension. Why can't the "Sport" have a tuned suspension? In the Outback XT, IMO, they whiffed. Only the drivetrain is different. No upgrades to suspension or brakes to go along with the extra power. The extra HP gained via the 2.4 turbo (vs my 2.0 L turbo) is more than defeated by the extra weight of the Outback. The Forester felt more nimble than any Outback I drove (all on same day), with perhaps the exception of the Forester Wilderness, which felt a bit more sluggish in steering. Hoping the hybrid brings some extra power. The Mazda cousins (CX-5, CX-50) are running on older drivetrains too. Still using a 6-speed automatic, and it's not that quick to shift or smooth. The CX-5's back seat has horrible leg room and is difficult to climb into. The CX-50 offers more. With back seat folded down, neither Mazda comes close to the volume of the Forester (or Outback). The CRV is cavernous too, but if you get the hybrid, towing drops to 1,000 lbs and there is NO spare tire.(They had to use the space for the hybrid hardware). Kudos to Subaru for the adaptive headlights (turn with steering inputs) and fog lights. Some of these so called "SUV's" no longer offer fog lights (Mazda, Honda). Honda has little rectangular trim where fog lights SHOULD be, but they are just color accents.

I test drove a 2024 forester and it was extremely bouncy and not smooth at all. The cup holder and the arm rest were very low in relation to my seating position and I couldn’t even use the armrest. Makes me wonder if I didn’t adjust the seat correctly.

We bought the 2025. It’s better in my opinion. Quieter and more refined.

Idk what it is but the new forester looks like a ford design. Like an explorer or something.

I just drove a 2024 crosstrek because my 21 Crosstrek was in the shop for a recall so the dealer loan one to me , to be honest I hated it the touch screen sucks you can't change any settings like radio if you in a different section I have to hit the home button every time. Also the screen up on the dash that tells u the temp of the oil and water is normal is gone they took it off. I love my little screen . The other thing is the seats r not good either headrest don't move forward so my head is uncomfortable. Mine I can pull it forward so my head is comfortable. So I won't be buying a new Subaru for a long time until they change it.

On thing he got right. 24 cross and forester. Price jumped a lot

Guys... I need your urgent help. I went to Go Langley Subaru in BC Canada and fell in love with a Subaru Forester Sport. Promised them I shall go back today and book it; and if possible take delivery. I came home and searched for a video to share with my dad back home. I chanced upon the 2025 variant that's just around the corner...as per Subaru, launching in Spring 2024. Now I am totally lost. Should I buy the 2024 or but the 2025? I don't mind the 1000 dollar increase, but the touch screen looks nice and overall the 2025 feels more premium from the videos. What should I do? Thanks in advance

I actually really Like analog knob control

the 2025 Forester is so bland it will blend in with all the other nondescript SUVs on the road. Yes it will have better safety features which is always a plus, but with the huge infotainment screen forcing the driver to look away from the road when trying to change settings, well that is a big safety fail from Subaru.

I bought a 2024; the more basic, the better.

Current gen looks better

I like the 2025 design more

Interesting. My dealer told me the CVT is a sealed system and not to touch the CVT fluid until at least 100K. It's not easy to do, but wondering if anyone else has knowledge regarding fluid change?

My only “issue” if you can call it that is that the ‘25 kind of looks like everything else. I’m sure it’ll be of excellent quality but it just doesn’t look unique. On the other hand maybe the Wilderness version, if there is one, will look pretty good.

If you can pick up a 2023/24 at great price I'd say buy one. The only caveat would be resale value after the the launch of the 2025 model. Unless of course you want a hybrid.

Buy now.

No turbo no care. We have a 2018 XT Touring and haven’t seen a Forester worth trading for, hoping the new one gets the turbo. The current Gen is way too slow.

i'm picking up my '24 brand new on saturday-- i think the '25 is horrendously ugly, and the dealers near me are doing crazy deals to get rid of the '24s!

Got my '24.

Now.

I love everything about the 2025 but the infotainment system. I hate the large touchscreen. Honestly the same layout as the last model but an updated system that offered wireless android auto and Apple car play would have been all I needed. I want buttons not a screen to control things while driving. That darn screen is stopping me from wanting any of their lineup that got that dreaded slab. They offer the tiny screens to but it just looks ugly having a flat surface with 2 screens and no perks of better audio.

I just picked up my ‘24 Forester last a week ago today. Base model with the optional wheels and roof rack. Plus I toyed mine up a bit with options. Sure, for what I paid for it on the final price, I could have went premium. But I didn’t want the moonroof and I’m not a big fan of push button start keyless entry. Mine was built to order with simplicity, practically, with a bit of light to moderate off-roading in mind. I highly recommend this years model before the ‘25. But hey, it the ‘25 has what you want looks wise and I guess different steering, if that’s your jam then go for it. But this model year does more that what I was expecting and then some. Couldn’t be happier. Just a side note.. If you order one to your likes and specification or buy one from the dealer that they ordered, just keep in mind that ALL ‘24 Foresters DO NOT OFFER A CD PLAYER as standard anymore. And in under the assumption that will carry over to the ‘25 model year as well.

No Turbo TRULY hurts this vehicle in MANY ways.

if the price is right ? Subarus are good Cars, unfortunately they are very expensive in Europe and thats why they sell a very low number here. Thanks 😀

Nice automobile but it needs more power !

If by better you mean mechanically the same with a new body.... sure.

I hope Subaru has fixed the woeful bluetooth system where your apple watch bluetooth interferes and needs to be disabled before you can play music from your iphone. This is a long standing problem which they seemingly don’t give a sh!+ about.

If you are having tuble driving it then dump it if its soo bade crash mine saved my life

we purchased the 2024 Forester Base, This car gets no where near the stickered MPG! If anybody knows of a class action litigation, let me know as we would like to join! anybody else have this problem?

Not a perfect car....But My favorite........I'm driving My 3rd in 10 Years.......Just like new stuff.......I've been hoping for a really nice Hybred since I retired 12 Years ago.........Am 80 and now wondering if i''ll live to see it....Paul

RDX please

Not sure, but they all look identical to each other, cross track, Impreza, etc., why do they even have different names? Besides, the RS on Subaru is overrated and doesn't have enough umph as presented. Same with GR series on Toyota.

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How much did Subaru pay for this advert to buy the old model?

Touch screen everything is dumb. This version has enough and I don't even care about it because I use the phone anyway. Also, consider that Subaru will remove features if your state passes a right to repair bill, shame on them

i don't effing understand... do "they" teach u do comparison this way? so that u can't compare visually side by side? y r u doing it this way?!!!

This suv is one of the most disappointed car/suv we have. For the price they sold you can get a Lexus. On a limited trim only driver side seat has power adjustment. Under power and whinny noise struggle to accelerate when needed. There is no option to get better engine. The annoying start/stop feature that you have to turn off manually everytime after you started a car otherwise this crap will stop in middle of the long city traffic light. Imagining this ruining or shortening life of starter motor and battery. Try driving with start/stop that on the Michigan Street in Chicago it will drive you mad. To fill the gas you have to unlock all doors since there is no machanical lever. Imagine you are in the bad neighborhood and an attacker will jump in your can when all doors are unlocked. May not be an issue in Japan but in Chicago you are asking for a car jack. Stay way from this car since you will get better bang for your buck elsewhere.

Subarus are bad cars. Buy something else.