Thanks for covering the Base trim! It looks like you're the first to cover the 2025 Base on KZfaq. This definitely helped with confirming there's a dual screen instead of the 11.6 inch, but is there really no lighting in the rear cargo area at all? (12:12). Is the LED in the tailgate (12:27) standard or optional on the Forester? And yes, the new mic sounds great (8:09).

No blind spots, not even a flip key ( old school key. I liked my 2023 Mazda CX-5 better with standard blind spots monitor and push start base for $26750 .

Looking good, but the Base level should have tinted glass and privacy glass in the rear doors & rear hatch.😮😮 Currently I own an 22 Equinox, but I'm really interested in the Forrester base. Premium trim is nice but I don't like Sunroofs.

Please do a review of the 2025 Forester Base performance on snow and mud. Thank you.

0:43 Posting the price under the first minute of the review. Yeah one of my favorite reviewers.

Good honest review. This no frills trim is a great value and looks really good! Personally I would get a loaded Touring trim for the extra amenities but that is just me! LOL 😂

Excellent review as usual .. are you able yet to comment on the wind & road noise and/ or engine/ CVT noise of this model vs. the previous one?

Awesome video dude, that blue looks dope. Can we do Base model without those King Kong roof rails?

Going to rent a 2025 Premium in 2 weeks to cement that the car is comfortable for a 6'4" person, that it's quiet inside and there's plenty of room for my dog box. Wish they would have kept the Rockford Fosgate speaker option for $500. Not paying $1700 for the Harmon Kardon option. Already got a great quote on the Sport I want to order. If the trip goes well we will be giving our 2006 Forester to our son.

I like it. Far from a cheap Penalty Box. I could definitely live with one. Though as usual in the industry, most affordable version is the hardest to find.

The best thing about Subaru base models is no high gloss black plastic!

Would prefer with dark colored interior trim. Off white will take frequent cleaning. I don't like roof racks but the alloy wheels and roof, I think, are option packaged together. I would pass on those, I guess. Otherwise, all you need! Good, honest review!

Finally… Someone FINALLY did a review on the ‘25 base models. I got my fill of KZfaqrs reviewing the sport, premium and touring models. It’s finally reassuring to see someone do a full and honest review of the base model. Now, with that being said.. I’ll stick with my ‘24 base model. Don’t get me wrong, the ‘25’s are a very good looking vehicle, but I feel like mine has a look all in its own. It has a look that most people say, that it’s boxy and has a unique design, this model (even though I like it) does look like a Ford Explorer. The new model took 2 hp away, but added 2 tq. You can get this model with only 4 speakers. You can’t even add the optional 2 tweeters that you could on the outgoing model. The radio is just weird and outta place in my opinion (should have carried over the base radio from ‘24). Ok, you added a rear lift gate spoiler as standard equipment and yes, I do love the wheels on this model as opposed to my optional wheels that I have on mine. Don’t care for the crosstrek center console (love mine more). So is the new price worth it? I guess. Would love to see it $1000 cheaper. You are essentially paying for a bit more, but at the same time, a bit less. If the price would have been around $28,500-$29,000, even $29,500, then ok. I can’t justify (me personally) spending $31k after everything and that’s even before you put some optional toys on it. And at that point, you might as well go next trim level up. But hey, this will sell, because the market is there more than the other trim levels. Yes those sell well too, but not hand over fist as the base models that get overlooked so much. Happy shopping everyone.✌🏼

dealers are overcharging, in Canada they sell the crosstrek as high as 47g

In another video, you mentioned that the first thing you do is turn off the auto start/stop feature. I must have missed that in this video. Is there a hard key for that, or is it buried in the on-screen menu? I didn't see any switches over the left knee other than the headlight panel dimmer. Sure would be nice if there was a way to turn it off for 100 start cycles or something longer term but not quite so long to conflict with the spirit of intended reduction in fuel comsumption.

What options are you getting on your premium? If you don’t mind answering how much discount did you get? Are you trading in your Outback?

Without the X-MODE, is the AWD system all that useful on the base model?

So is it possible to get a black interior on the base model? Or do I have to step up to the premium for the black interior?

Won't come close to CR-V or Rav in sales but the Subaru faithful will like it.

I would think Subaru might make some Foresters in Indiana and some in Japan. If this model is replacing the Legacy witch was a pretty low volume production model there is no way Subaru can produce them all in Indiana. I would think Subaru would split the production between both the Indiana plant and the Japan plant. That is what they are doing with the Crosstreck. I have heard that Subaru might move the Outback production to Japan in 2026 but that isn't in stone.

Did you say that the base model speakers don't sound very good?

Why not have hydraulic hood rods as KIA?

That's too bad. So, multiple issues don't qualify under the Lemon Law?

I can see why some people would want a roof rack but there is a big reason why not, if you take it to a car wash, they will not wash the entire top of the car, so for me I would rather not have a roof rack especially in the low trim.

Anemic acceleration, passing trucks would be dangerous on a 2 lane road on a trip. Needs turbo.

Call me a nut 🌰😃👍, but I like the dual screen. I generally like base models.

Subaru welcome me and family to the brand in 2015 with its forester 2015 xt, machine suv with 0 problems passing cars with 5 person incide and full trunk. Today 2024 we say GOOD BYE to subaru for not keeeping at least the more enjoyable family suv for some customers like the New f xt. Shame subaru. The same can be said for the crostrek without a 1.8t as old levorg or a 2.0t or 2.4t.

They got rid of my favorite color!

In just so sad about how they look. I had a 98 Forester S and a 21 Forester Sport and I just can't get past how ugly this one is. I like that it's more square, but it has so many problems. Ford front end, Mitsubishi tail lights, Rav4-esque wheel arches with that weird crease over the plastic, and that awful little belt on the D pillar. Yuck. Luckily I bought a 24 Legacy Sport recently, so maybe by the mid-cycle refresh they'll fix all the ugliness and have the hybrid worked out.

So much plastic. A shame on the car manufacturers. We want metal and chrome plates.

dont like, front looks like a honda *-*

Not worth it, no xmode.

I think it's my next car. I'll get the base model. Any idea how long until ordering changes over to Indiana? I prefer the Japanese version.