Subaru Forester Wilderness Snow and Ice Off-Road Test

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We put the 2022 (2023) Subaru Forester Wilderness against the toughest possible challenge: an ice climb at our Test Hill. Can it defeat physics?
#subaruwilderness #subaru #snow
CONTENT:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Features
01:52 - The Rattler Ice Climb
11:20 - Mainline Climb (and hill descent control)
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@scottandsheilaricca351 Жыл бұрын

Subaru needs to pay you handsomely. I just bought a forester pretty much just because of your videos, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thanks for the quality content.

@swgrantimus Жыл бұрын

I can definitively confirm that you were not the only one

@Wes147 Жыл бұрын

Same only because of his videos i bought mine

@johnnybravo2769 Жыл бұрын

I am another one swayed by his videos, and I'm very happy with the choice

@SSemi1 11 ай бұрын

Same and I was a Chevy/GM guy for my whole life. Awesome car. Got the Hardon Karmon speakers and can’t wait to use this car in the snow/off-road

@george-ng5gj 10 ай бұрын

I second this, bought 3 Subarus based off of your reviews. Happy to send VINs to SoA if you need it! Let’s get Ryan paid.

@vilhelmstein2091 Жыл бұрын

Love love love how you guys keep testing the wilderness editions

@darianlow4296 Жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of these FW videos. I bought mine in May 2022 and I can say it handles exceptionally well in the backcountry. I live in Vancouver, BC the the forest service roads here are pretty rugged - I have taken it up some difficult routes and it is sooo good! It probably has a higher capability than what I feel comfortable pushing it through.. but am very curious to see how it handles in snow! I did so much research on capable on road/off road crossovers and am super happy with my purchase.. (and fully drunk on subie cool-aid haha). Well done on the vid.. :)

@JSS75 Жыл бұрын

Ryan, bought one of these this past week in part because of your very good videos. I’m scouting out some off roading to get it started with, pretty excited. On road manners are really good in this vehicle, 25.6 mpg in my first tank, mixed driving in 36 degree Wisconsin. Thanks for the videos, and all the great info!

@pm_davidjones Жыл бұрын

I used to dread Chicago winters in my little Hyundai Elantra. I just picked up a FW in September, and of course it has not snowed at all yet. I have never looked more forward to getting snow. (shakes fist at the sky) Just freaking snow already! I wanna play!

@NudlemanJones Жыл бұрын

I was impressed by last year's snow test. Ice is just nasty.

@just_levlup Жыл бұрын

I just took my Subaru Sti out to the snow and I got stuck. I basically powered thru it, I let the symmetrical awd do its job and I was out free! They’re amazing vehicles!!

@Mike_44 Жыл бұрын

The Wilderness Forester is imo probably the best compact SUV in its segment today.

@lennygarrison6836 Жыл бұрын

“best” in what category? Besides pure off road abilities, then yes, it’s at or near the top of the segment. The RAV4, CRV, and Mazda CX-5 are better in most other categories. CX-5 only negatives are less passenger/cargo space, and a little less “tech” inside the vehicle.

@rallysauruswrex Жыл бұрын

@@lennygarrison6836 the rav4 isnt even that good. Besides long term reliability, everything else just feels cheap

@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618 Жыл бұрын

What about the broncos sport

@lennygarrison6836 Жыл бұрын

@@rallysauruswrex RAV4 Hybrid DESTROYS the Forester Wilderness when it comes to fuel economy, power/acceleration, reliability, and tech features like an available 10.5” display, wireless AppleCar Play, etc.

@Mike_44 Жыл бұрын

@@lennygarrison6836 Hybrid's a different category altogether. And when it comes to off road, I don't think any other compact SUV beats the Forester in snow/mud/light off road.

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for a used low mileage Forester Touring. No serious off roading for me, so I don’t need the Wilderness. Yesterday 12/11/22, we drove to Carter Subaru and bought a 2019 Touring. It has only 4,700 miles on it and bought it for less than $3K of KBB. We had to go over Snowqualmie and Blewitt Passes to get home. There were places of snow and ice but the Forester didn’t even know it. It’s a gorgeous Sephia Bronze with perfect Brown interior. Keep the great reviews coming Ryan !

@alcyone7thstar Жыл бұрын

I just love my 2018 Outback. It's a beast on snow and ice with studded snow tires. I entered a parking lot in the forest for cross country skiers today. There, a T. Model S AWD was stuck in the snow. While they were digging it out, I could not help myself but to choose the way around it where the snow was at it's deepest. To my Subaru, this was no challenge what so ever.

@medvedblya Жыл бұрын

Do you really think 5:33 is decent behavior for this car? Am am not sure

@SenorGato237 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I'm just glad that Subaru kept that absurd visibility the Forrester has always had, or close to it anyway. This is some proper old school Subie fuckery, thank you all for keeping that spirit alive.

@renoendoromtb1400 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, very thorough and thoughtful reviews. I actually purchased my Onyx Xt outback based on your long term review. It’s even the same blue color and I love it.

@marcvalme7732 Жыл бұрын

Man, I love the snow videos. Actually, I love all your videos.

@richardharker2775 Жыл бұрын

Very well presented Ryan. I initially thought this test is a bit extreme for the design of the vehicle but there are people who live in areas where their roads may be like this. Good to know you won't get stuck.

@DS2951 Жыл бұрын

It's overblown. Same as all offroad vehicles review videos "oh a small puddle illl pull to the side of the highway and put it into rain snow mud puddle mode and go through it at 5mph" I'm a master subaru technician you wouldn't believe the shit people do with these cars off road. We have rich people coming in all the time with their "beater subaru" with bent rims, popped beads, bent suspension because they were rallying like Ken block in a 10 na forester. I would have done the same course in my 12 legacy with 0 hesitations.

@troothhertz6297 Жыл бұрын

Good review boet. Close call . I had to chuckle when you insisted on walking the course after that .

@Nathans_Margarita_Salt Жыл бұрын

Pro tip... the last thing you want is wheel spin on snowy/icy roads.. dedicated winter tires have compounds that make the snow stick to them because snow grips better against more snow than it does rubber. Look up how winter tires are engineered and you'll notice they all tend to have snow that sticks to them much better than a regular tire for this reason.

@mrkennya80 Жыл бұрын

Yes you are correct. But he’s testing the vehicle in stock form. The way a customer would receive their forester from the dealership.

@kevinstarski1598 Жыл бұрын

@@mrkennya80 I guess A Google User hasn't seen enough of his videos. He keeps mentioning it but I guess not often enough..gee...maybe some written disclaimers should come with these youtube videos to dispense with useless comments

@mtbrdude Жыл бұрын

@@kevinstarski1598 no, the google user is correct. In the video, he puts in it xmode+ to "give more wheel spin and fling the snow"... You don't want to fling the snow. Snow sticks to snow/ice. You want zero wheel spin, if possible, and tires loaded with snow is a good thing.

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

Pro tip. Since your a pro. Let's see your KZfaq channel, since your such a pro.

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

@mtbrdude so then why is xmode 2 called deep snow? You mean to tell me millions of dollars on research got it wrong. But a random KZfaq comment is right. Damn subaru messed up big time on this one.

@chris_abazas Жыл бұрын

Best channel for off road reviews. Love from Greece 🇬🇷

@lowery02 Жыл бұрын

That was fun. Buying a set of wheels off a Wilderness to put on my sport tomorrow. Excited.

@wvusmc Жыл бұрын

Happy to see the hard buttons for heated seats and not in the touchscreen.

@swellz210 Жыл бұрын

Got my wilderness through a road trip through New Mexico going from north to south with no issues in the snow dirt and mud!

@outshyne666 Жыл бұрын

Great video again, be safe Ryan !

@patrickdubois7997 Жыл бұрын

I like it, i just receive mine last week. I'm really happy. I think something can really help offroading is a locking rear diff.

@Timelrd_OBW Жыл бұрын

I want to do that test course! I am so close and own an Outback Wilderness! I always like your videos!

@mickeybrumfield764 Жыл бұрын

Love my Forester is 7 years old has spent a lot of time on rough off pavement roads and it rides just like it did the first time I drove it when it was new.

@WildernessForever Жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 and a new Wilderness....love the 2018 more

@mickeybrumfield764 Жыл бұрын

@@WildernessForever Your kidding think I would love a Forester Wilderness.

@piscesplayer9473 Жыл бұрын

Love this! I'm anxious to see the Crosstrek Wilderness. I know it won't function much different but here's hoping it's more affordable.

@zadokmotorfreight2423 Жыл бұрын

💯

@michaelluttmer2486 Жыл бұрын

Close call. And great use of the word Schnike's when you're careening off a slope.

@Salaundre Жыл бұрын

I love that you are doing these tests even if it is after I made my purchase. I had my own test when I first got it because North Texas got hit by a snow storm. It was interesting what I could do with it. Had more control than my older car but I did push it a little much and ended up almost sliding into a pole. So I learned something about all wheel drive on ice.

@benmorris7276 Жыл бұрын

The lesson is AWD doesn't negate physics and every car has its limits even if symmetrical AWD limit is higher than most other vehicles.and also the driver has their limits

@pattii55 Жыл бұрын

Have seen a lot of 4 Wheel drive vehicles in New York ditches. People think just because they have AWD and 4 Weeel they can drive like crazy. On black ice all bets are off, not going to save your ass.

@calebolson6500 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Personally I think the 2004-2007 Forester STI was the most extreme Forester ever built.

@andersfalck6633 Жыл бұрын

Curious; i have one not the wilderness though and could walk 50m to find out but also fun to ask: does the x-mode Hill decent function also work when reversing, like you did when no more grip at all up-hill?

@robervin9107 Жыл бұрын

9:27. Angel Ryan walking the path of righteousness lol 😂 9:41 Ryan reflected on his amazing friendship with nick and how blessed he is in his job 11:27 the dramatic music lol 😂 Angel Nick you captured angel Ryan perfect in my favorite parts And the sun. Your doing a magnificent spectacular job Love you both. Ryan please take nick on a small road trip with you. That would be epic.

@Amoux_Fang Жыл бұрын

I bought my black FW based mostly off these videos, I just love the darn thing

@kellkalm6109 Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you do a video like you did with the Outback, where you drive it across the country, in the Forester. I’d love to know how they compare, and I love the style of your videos.

@reardetachment2344 Жыл бұрын

Could you do a review on the Nissan frontier whichever model you have access to and do a snow test? Thank you for your content

@didierdelobel8663 Жыл бұрын

For icy roads, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV Studded. The ultimate tire!

@johbarlow0105 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos! Have you considered an off-road video with the Forester VS Tiguan? That would be COOL!

@svenparker Жыл бұрын

Tiguan с легкостью победит ведь у него DSG а у Forester слабое место CVT и плохой оппозитный мотор.

@stevenveal5836 Жыл бұрын

Love the music bed that creeps in when things get sketchy…

@olivier.st-amand Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan for another "wilderness special". As far as offroading go, are the differences between the Forester wilderness and Outback winderness (notably half inch of ground clearance, special X-Mode with higher speed) significant in real world situations? Thanks!

@ragweedmakesmesneeze Жыл бұрын

I think it's worth noting that the Outback Wilderness ALSO has a more powerful engine 260 hp vs 182 hp in the Forester. I thought that both vehicles had dual X mode; google seems to agree with me but I didn't dig too deep on this. As far as off-road prowess, I would think that increased ground clearance and better approach/departure angles would be more "significant in real world situations" however. Of course, a lot depends on how you'll be driving the vehicle the most!

@We-Cook-It Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid 👍🏽👌🏽💯

@kingofall9262 Жыл бұрын

I think the forester is really nice, I did go with the outback because of the turbo and it’s more roomy in my opinion

@richards.3404 Жыл бұрын

Excellent report but how would these Subarus handle your testing with weight inside the vehicles.👍

@ozeltzex1 Жыл бұрын

Ryan, these videos are very informative, yet a bit repetitive. In order to raise the bar I think it's really worth comparing a wilderness with another vehicle with TORQ locker. This will introduce creative and cost efficient solution to current owners, and really help Subaru to produce better vehicles. AWD is awesome, but the locker brings this car to the next level. The video with the locked Outback was a fresh video with much more interest than a standard Wilderness.

@slosubies4845 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another in-depth review, Ryan. Are you coming out to the 48hrs of TriState?

@luminaire7085 Жыл бұрын

Hi everyone, I live in the Province of Québec/Canada where we get our fair share of snow storms every winter. Had my Crosstrek Sport 2019 for 3.5 years and never had the need to use X-Mode even in 30+ cm/12 in of snow. Don’t forget, winter tires are mandatory here from Dec 1st to March 15. Now own a Outback Touring 2023, we had our major snowstorm a few days ago and no need for X/Mode yet.

@mattheviewer Жыл бұрын

Just curious: would Forester benefit from huge (for it) 20" wheels and the widest possible tires?

@anita7793 Жыл бұрын

Looking at getting a cross track. I have a Subaru Forester and ready to trade it in. It's currently a 2014 and like your thoughts on the Crosstrek

@adonayjc Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you guys test out the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk in snow! Recently got mine after watching your video on it! 😁👍

@mattiasolsson6056 Жыл бұрын

You need to do the course again but with studded winter tires to see the difference 😊👍

@obliviousthunder Жыл бұрын

here where i am in Canada we call studded snow tires " ice skates" not a lot of us use them around my area. better off without the studs in my personal experience

@sssnake2332 Жыл бұрын

@@obliviousthunder I used Blizzaks for 5 or 6 years, they do pretty well. Then I got some Nokians with the double studs and it DESTROYS the Blizzaks on ice. I'm curious what kind of ice results in studs skating on top instead of digging in. Must be that hard Canadian ice, haha! But really, it's a proven fact that studs work better on ice, so your experience is anecdotal or a placebo effect from not hearing studs slipping on the ice perhaps. In fact, the first video I found when searching for a comparison has them using the exact Nokian tires I have. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbeopbt5ycfQdWw.html

@sssnake2332 Жыл бұрын

Oh and of course Engineering Explained did a test with a proper Subaru :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idmdoLWJ2Km4nWw.html

@mattiasolsson6056 Жыл бұрын

@@obliviousthunder on snow there is not much difference, but on ice like in this video where the car slides down studded tires are just so much better.

@ashleylitebrite6971 Жыл бұрын

I’ve waited for this!!! 🎉

@beaglesinthesun Жыл бұрын

Great video Ryan! I've had my SFW 9 months now and still love it. Too bad the X-Mode doesn't stay engaged over 25 mph (like the Outback), I wonder if Subaru could accomplish this with a simple software update?

@LugsyTL Жыл бұрын

Xmode on OBW may show “on” above 25mph but other than starting from a dead stop, it’s not doing anything, just shows on. Other than these type of driving courses, you don’t need to use Xmode. I never bother.

@eugenegutierrez5106 Жыл бұрын

I live in Southern California and my forester is my daily car. I have the sport version bought an eibach lift kit spring it gave me 13” off the ground.

@chuckwalla2967 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what the engine RPM is when you're cruising at 65 MPH?

@Central-Scrutinizer 6 ай бұрын

How would you compare the cabin noise of both cruising at highway cruising speeds, say 65 -70mph? I can't seem to find this info anywhere on the web.

@JRs-guitars Жыл бұрын

Good video Ryan. I still want to see Subaru make an Ascent Wilderness edition.

@elibarrett456 Жыл бұрын

just as long as the electrical grounding bolt is fastened correctly lol.

@vinceconstantino6166 Жыл бұрын

Will you do anymore videos with the bronco sport?

@playnicebegoodtoothers6944 Жыл бұрын

Don’t feel bad about the wheels! It’s these exact videos that convinced me to purchase one. They should cut you a check!

@jkid4855 Жыл бұрын

Ryan you constantly subject Subarus to the most gruelling tests 😂

@ebf1003 Жыл бұрын

Great video and very relaxing during lunch. Thanks

@OldThomMerton Жыл бұрын

There is definitely less snow in the Kittitas than there is out here in the eastern Scablands. That underlying ice has gotten worse and since the first hard snow dumped in early November.

@Snafu2346 Жыл бұрын

how well do these CVT's hold up long term.?

@gabrielprandini2629 Жыл бұрын

Should I get a true 4x4 instead? Like a grand Cherokee?

@peterb7585 Жыл бұрын

Does it come with a Subaru Jacket ?

@marounelhajj2668 Жыл бұрын

The forester one of the best compact suv specially in off-road

@dianemagginetti8279 Жыл бұрын

Have you done this test with the outback 2023

@Sampson_503 Жыл бұрын

I just traded my Tacoma for one last weekend. Love it so far.

@kelsey809 Жыл бұрын

Hola! Maybe a cool test could be showing vehicle suspensions on the worst paved road surfaces you can find? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️😊👍🏼

@acsnyder Жыл бұрын

@Driving Sports TV - Any changes at all between the 2022 and 2023 Wilderness models?

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

Not that I know of.

@anthonypanepinto9685 Ай бұрын

Does the 2025 outback also get a new front end + 9.6."".

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

You sure do know your way to a subaru lovers heart.

@stephenkellar Жыл бұрын

Production line can not handle the extra 4”? Maybe use in plant only wheels that are 4” shorter and install production tires at the end. Or compress the springs then put a clamp on to hold them compressed. Or maybe they looked at these solutions and neither would work for whatever reason. Sure would be nice to get those extra 4” but wife says it’s fine as it is.

@venkatnbt Жыл бұрын

Please review the Outback Onyx 2.5 2023

@eoak134 Жыл бұрын

I don’t see a big reason to get the wilderness. The drop in mpg is crazy, you could do this in a base forester with good tires.

@LionRunner Жыл бұрын

How about Wilderness having fixed 50:50 split option like in Sti vs the variable 60:40 split? so you have more control like a 4x4. Don't have to have be fancy menu selection, a simple push button would do imo.

@zadokmotorfreight2423 Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@needshift Жыл бұрын

i would love to bring my 2023 outback Xt with snow tires and see how it does! im also local "portland"

@75sti75 Жыл бұрын

The “cruise” speed for the X-Mode would be nice and they could easily integrate that with the cruise buttons already on the steering wheel. You’ll never use adaptive cruise at the same time as X-Mode so that would keep the controls separate while not adding more buttons or switches to the car.

@WildernessForever Жыл бұрын

I understand that X mode functions only at low speeds????

@75sti75 Жыл бұрын

@@WildernessForever correct, so there’d be no mix up if you used cruise controls to change speed for X-Mode. The same control could be used for both systems with zero overlap.

@alihaider2260 Жыл бұрын

Could you please try doing these obstacles with the new Sportage/Tucson cuz both manufacturers claim excellent snow/ice driving capabilities. Obviously Non hybrids models

@danielmackie8045 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a head to head with this vs the 2023 RAV4 Woodland.

@sbellosa Жыл бұрын

I think the subaru wilderness trims are great. I think this review was more a review of the tires' capability rather than the car. The car was willing but those tires couldn't do it.

@RangerRickTV Жыл бұрын

Are these CVTs reliable?

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

No issue so far and I've personally owned a couple.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

Ryan, Does the string quartet ride along in the back seat or are they located on the side of the hill out of camera shot? 😉

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

They live in the glovebox.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports 😁

@drgreenthumb808 Жыл бұрын

Good studless winter tires are orders of magnitude better in these conditions than those geolanders. My ‘18 Forester XT had those exact geolanders when I bought it. They are BARELY all-terrains, essentially the least aggressive, most pavement oriented option in the segment

@jonathanbormann5077 Жыл бұрын

With difference in MPG aside, if you had to daily drive this or the Bronco Sport Badlands, which would you choose and why? Being that I live in the mountains and work in the valley, I often need something that can handle snowy mtn roads and the occasional fire road (both maintained and not). I have an '18 Crosstrek that's been good but the power is "meh" at best and I need more space to accommodate my growing kiddos.

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

This. Better use of interior space.

@jonathanbormann5077 Жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports hm, interesting. The seats any better than the Crosstrek?

@Polluticorn68 Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanbormann5077 Yes. We moved up from a Crosstrek to a Forester, and now have the Forester Wilderness. The Wilderness has more interior room and the seats are very comfortable, as well as extremely easy to clean.

@jonathanbormann5077 Жыл бұрын

@@Polluticorn68 awesome, thank you for that.

@D00biSnaKs Жыл бұрын

This makes me miss my OBW, traded it in for a different car and now I miss it.

@barsraday9531 6 ай бұрын

After watching all your videos, I have ordered my Subaru Forester Wilderness here in Montreal! 🥳 However, I am not sure if those Yokohama Geolandars will be good to go even though we are experiencing a quite warm winter here 🤔

@Mrsharpknife Жыл бұрын

Please test out the mazda cx 60 offroad

@carlosbertadillo3374 Жыл бұрын

It was the forester wilderness or the rav4 trd I went with the rav4

@evilfinnigan Жыл бұрын

When it’s safer straddle the ruts. Or tracks as it may be. Where you can. It’s pretty narrow on some places and sketchy for sure.

@josemanuellopezlopez27 Жыл бұрын

I think Subaru is one of the best brands in the market today

@zbassr2106 Жыл бұрын

Is there a tire that you can recommend to be better than the ones that came in the Forester wilderness?

@lennygarrison6836 Жыл бұрын

The Toyo Open Country A/T 3, and the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail are definitely better than stock tires that come on the Subaru Forester Wilderness.

@martinr8278 Жыл бұрын

Man that looked like loads of fun. Sure it’s not a perfect suv and May have it’s struggles here and there but I’d feel much better in a Subaru tackling these trails then the other competitors that are in the same segment of a Forester. If I really had a choice I would definitely want to purchase this! Viva Subaru. No thanks Toyota and Honda.

@Arcrobes Жыл бұрын

Isn’t the ground clearance difference a result of the outback having a 65 side wall when the forester has 60.

@chrsil Жыл бұрын

Impresive. Subarus have a good AWD system

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, Just curious, have you ever slid off the hill or flipped a vehicle during your review’s?

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

Not while filming.

@Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports 🤣, Years ago I flipped my 84 4X4 HiLux in SE WA.

@rimarcadu Жыл бұрын

I will like to see a NX 350 AWD doing some of road in snow please, thanks

@chrisescue6555 Жыл бұрын

Curious how the tremor would fare one the course in these conditions....

@Yewlogy91 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know what kind of rims those are?

@drivingsports Жыл бұрын

Stock

@davemartineau4217 Жыл бұрын

Can you switch between different X-Mode while driving or you need to stop moving to do the switch?

@davidmccarthy6061 Жыл бұрын

You can change it, but like he mentioned, at a certain speed it cuts off assuming you no longer need it. Most folks will be stopped at the time anyway being nearly stuck and then needing to pick a mode or if you want it to ease you down a hill.

@davemartineau4217 Жыл бұрын

@@davidmccarthy6061 Thanks

@BernonCars Жыл бұрын

7:39 good save!!

@billderas3420 Жыл бұрын

OK...The Wilderness version of the Forester is pretty good at off-road; except for MPG due to its low gearing. What version of the Forester is more on-road oriented with better MPG? Or, do I stick with my 2016 Forester XT???

@ropersix Жыл бұрын

Stick with the XT. All the current Foresters have a 2.5L, naturally aspirated engine. And you won't like that!

@SledgeNSqueaks Жыл бұрын

The Forester Sport splits the difference between off-road features and great on-road gas mileage. I average around 29mpg combined gas mileage, and the Sport still comes with dual X-mode for the deep snow/mud if you ever happen to encounter it. The Sport feels like the best of both worlds and it’s a few thousand dollars less than the Wilderness.

@davidmccarthy6061 Жыл бұрын

Yes, my wife's Sport is 90% local driving of under 10 miles a trip and it gets about 28.3 in summer and 27.2 in Chicago winters. Fantastic vehicle!

@vatinsuksawad9309 Жыл бұрын

It is offroad 4*4 or no.

@Borp56 Жыл бұрын

I have an 02 forester on a 2 inch lift and toyo open country tires and a 4 speed auto, I'm thinking about just slapping a wilderness sticker on it in spite.