THE ULTIMATE CROSSOVER SUVS: 2014 Subaru Forester XT

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On our ultimate SUVs Series today we feature the 2014 Subaru Forester XT, on a personal and candid review.
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@kevgits 2 жыл бұрын

The XT is an excellent all-rounder. I agree with you on the CVT. As a driving enthusiast, it's one of the biggest compromises you have to make when you choose a Subaru. That said, I also understand why Subaru chose the option. For the longest time, fuel economy has been Subaru's Achilles' heel and they had to do something about it to remain competitive. And to give credit where it's due, Subaru manufactures one of the best CVTs in the industry. In fact, theirs is tension-driven while most others are compression-driven. And when you switch to Sports Sharp mode, it will give you sufficient power to whack a CX-5 and the lot any day. You'll obviously miss the thrill of the downshifts and upshifts but I think it somehow manages to achieve the best of both worlds. Power when you need it, and fuel economy when you want to hypermile.

@mosesagwandah7973 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. This is very true

@BenjaGm 2 жыл бұрын

Wtf man, cx5 it's a lawn mower against a XT even on I.

@Chairman-Mao Жыл бұрын

this comment and response has answered a lot of questions thanks everyone.

@brianmwirigi200 2 жыл бұрын

Great work wokabi!have been watching all your content since I known this channel,you never disappoint

@aaronsempa5820 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My thoughts The sources that claim that XT means maximum traction in relation to X mode. Then how would those people explain the SG5 Forester XT that never had X mode? When you look through old Japanese catalogues of the face lifted SG5 for example you'll notice the Foresters were dived into two. 1.The Forester X 2. The Forester Cross Sports Under the Forester X we had he following trims: 1. The Forester 2.0 XS [Non turbo] 2. The Forester 2.0 X [Non turbo] 3. The Forester 2.0 XT [Turbo] Under the Forester Cross sports we had: 1. 2.0 T [Turbo] 2. 2.0i [Non turbo] As you can see that 'T' references turbo. The whole XT thing began with the SG5 and went all the way to the SJ series. In the SF5s the turbo variants were the S/tb and T/tb. I also heard there was C/tb somewhere as well. The non turbo variants of the SF5 were the S/20 and T/20

@wazirbashir7626 2 жыл бұрын

Fan from TZ, sadly i've delayed to discover this channel now I'm declaring that I've an assignment to view all the episodes I missed. Asante kwa kazi nzuri n keep that fire burning as hell.

@k_keith 2 жыл бұрын

Such an informative video Wokabi👏🏾

@MunduMwegah 2 жыл бұрын

Carwow ya Kenya! This channel is such a vibe.

@crestwoodcity_furniture8733 2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY MAZE . the big boy forester . thank you big times bro

@samkoescapades5063 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up Erick Wokabi for the great insights.... This channel has become a favorite. Id suggest u Consider doing a review on the Honda crv

@kelvinwachira3193 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. Incredibly informative channel tailored for Kenyan car buyers. Well done!! Keep going, keep growing!

@vincentochieng8541 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your car conversations , keep it up bravo. Can you please review the Mitsubishi outlander phev, pros and cons

@stevemumo6564 2 жыл бұрын

Unfanya kazi poa sana carvesations,,thanks sana..keep on

@charleskabuchu7193 2 жыл бұрын

Great work wokabi and I love and like the way you do your homework

@justusmuthui4402 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always.

@TEZ_M 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Can you please do a video for Mazda CX-5. Tunataka kuona how it compares. Keep up the good work👍🏾

@danielmwendwa791 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant feature, quite informative and entertaining Maybe you can do a similar feature for the Mobius 3 vehicle to see how well it holds up

@brian_nth 2 жыл бұрын

Another quality review for our local market! Sisi watu ya German cars we're still left out, bring BMW X3 next sasa :)

@robertkirianki8104 2 жыл бұрын

Quality video Wokabi & team! Muendelee hivyo hivyo.🤙

@kmuinde 2 жыл бұрын

earlier subarus were the best looking ones thats why they still cost more the well looked after ones especially the wrx with round headlights and gold rims

@peternjenga7206 2 жыл бұрын

finally i was eagerly waiting for this particular one.👊👊

@CARNVERSATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

You welcome it long overdue

@kakyalidaniel9607 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best value for money in its class and if you've had a chance to drive the 2018 XT, you may reckon it's a lot of improvement. Body to Chasis compromise is largely a compromise on cost per unit in relation to the competition.

@kamauwilliamk 2 жыл бұрын

Love your honesty,on the car 🚗

@reubenngonyo1308 2 жыл бұрын

Well informative review thanks. The subaru is a good machine.

@4x4adventure_pl 11 ай бұрын

The Forester's performance here is a testament to its ability to handle both city streets and offroad trails.

@wycliffemusasio327 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. Looking forward for review of Subaru Impreza sport forth generation.

@thomasondu207 2 жыл бұрын

i always watch your videos of which i do like them,but i would like you as a carnversation to feature a mazda atenza wagon 2014 model

@orionomnis6719 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Wokabi.Tufanyie review ya Mark X

@mosesnandwa5038 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I own a Mark X and would love to hear review of it from your perspective especially in comparison to its competitors. Looking forward to your review of this soon.

@MrJeks87 2 жыл бұрын

There was one done for Mazda atenza which is a competitor for mark X.

@joshuaambani5688 2 жыл бұрын

Wokabi, this as usual was an excellent review. It was very informative. I have learnt a lot about this car that I never knew before. I'm wondering if you could do a review of the X-trail and the other competition of the Forester like the CX5?

@CARNVERSATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Coming your way soon

@simonhome6013 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Wokabi. Can you do a Mark X review. I will really appreciate it.

@briankoros2897 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant review

@alexkaranja3443 Жыл бұрын

Nice review as always.. Hapo kwa tumbler...if you know you know. 😆

@missesthermaina5404 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review 👌 Could you do a review on Subaru XV hybrid?

@gabuugabuu8460 2 жыл бұрын

Great reviews

@lawrencesoundengineer9745 2 жыл бұрын

I think this could be my favourite crossover SUV I guess I prefer it over the cx-5

@tonymaina9787 2 жыл бұрын

you are doing a good job

@collinsmanga3890 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to review ya outback 2015 and above

@topscholars6071 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Kindly do one on Subaru XV crosstrek

@Kfaml 2 жыл бұрын

Good car , best on road and off-road handling 👍

@kevinkariithi5611 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review wokabi and team. XT is not value for money IMO, great car regardless.

@nd8202 2 жыл бұрын

Wokabi: Mbugua enda mbele tuone kama eyesight inafanya ama tutakugonga *Mbugua does it* Wokabi: (yelling) ona huyu mjinga vile karibu tumgonge 😅😂😂😂 A typical kenyan driver for you

@sirhenryfilms982 2 жыл бұрын

hahahahhahaa

@manufacturingdefect1287 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and excellent review👍. Still can't believe it doesn't have side and curtain airbags though. Now waiting for a head to head between T Wish and Mazda Premacy (sky activ) 🙏 or even just a review of the Mazda.

@chriskimenju 2 жыл бұрын

It actually has 2 curtain. 2 behind the driver and passenger seats and one below the steering for the driver's knees

@paulmwangi7778 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, Do a review of Honda insight

@jettwriters 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Wokabi. I agree with you on most of the observations and analysis. 1 thing though: the forester is not overpriced. This car offers value for money. Its on road and off road capabilities, especially its AWD system is unbeaten in its category. I am a huge fan of the cross over SUV category and I have followed numerous objective tests of this car against its peers. The forester is a gem in its class. Si utufanyie ya XV tafadhali 🙏

@CARNVERSATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Noted, thank you for your insights

@Archiemuoki90 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to an Outback review

@daniellouis8722 2 жыл бұрын

Eye sight is amazing...and it's only level 1. Very good capability offroad...and I am a daily driver on a farm with a hilux 4wd... my wife drives a 2.0 N/A and its amazing what I can do offroaf and in hill decent. Good blend of both worlds and well mannered on the tarmac

@glenouma8037 2 жыл бұрын

I don't like the eyesight. I'm a more traditional driver. I want to control the car not the car controlling itself

@danstonecool1734 Жыл бұрын

Subaru ascent is the real deal

@turyamuherezagodwin4791 Жыл бұрын

Well done bro.requesting a review on bm9

@tonymaina9787 2 жыл бұрын

Forester Edition XT trim. The "T" indicates it is coupled with a turbocharged Boxer engine. "maximum traction"

@allan.koskei Ай бұрын

Awesome explanation

@Gitush_Ke 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review, Kindly review Honda Vezel

@FrancisNjorogeDesigner 2 жыл бұрын

I like your review, it is straight and honnest

@franklineshikanda9820 2 жыл бұрын

Hello,could you do a review on Toyota Prado j120

@collinskiprono6078 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite place. Unmatched!

@CARNVERSATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Shukran support pale tiny pesa

@HumphreyDanger1 2 жыл бұрын

The lower trim level Forester is for DCI and their weird number plates

@micahnderitu5491 Жыл бұрын

I really love Forester SG9, legacy and Forester XT

@hectormariatte7372 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wokabi for this content. Would you kindly review any of the Mercedes Benz. Particularly the C Class.

@JoeAlexKimani 2 жыл бұрын

The rear AC is available on some Trim levels, I have one with rear AC and USB for rears. Even Sunroof is available.

@kevgits 2 жыл бұрын

You're right, the model he used looks pretty trimmed down.

@davidmbithi3799 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erick! Yo doing a good job. Is this premium XT or touring XT?

@caseykohler7003 Жыл бұрын

If you take your foot off the throttle between gears as you do in a manual trans when manually shifting the CVT it shift alot better!

@nelsonkaranjah6166 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I only knew paddle shifts are only used in steep ascents and boost of power

@raphaelmuindi5894 3 ай бұрын

a very honest review here

@sueshi3792 2 жыл бұрын

Wokabi 👍👍👍.... Subaru Forester XT Naaaaice 👏👏 Ebu talk about the BMW X1 as a Subaru person, am SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING a BMW X1....

@ThomRanga 2 жыл бұрын

Please can you review a full electrical car eg Tesla VW BMW Nissan and etc

@ismako76 Жыл бұрын

I don't advise the tuning as mine, same model, done tuning and the fuel consumption changed from 9km/L to 5.5km/l.I'm still looking for the fundi to restore the car back to the factory settings!

@robertssebintu4222 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Wokabi for this informative video. I am Robert here in Kampala. I have watched this video and another about the Harrier 2014 and I would like to seek your guidance on which car you would choose to buy between the Harrier 2014 and the Subaru forester 2014. In Kampala here a certain colleague was telling me that the Subaru electronic power steering rack is a bit problematic so this is why I wanted to ask for your expert opinion. Thanks Sebo.

@kennedymacharia5730 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erick, nice job you are doing. Please review 2015 Nissan Note, its very common on Kenyan roads. Please also elaborate more about Aftermarket CVT oil Coolant. Does it end problems of Nissan Xtronic CVTs transmissions??? Thanks

@CARNVERSATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Noted

@mtsumi45 2 жыл бұрын

I am still waiting for mazda cx5 review!!... Goodwork though!

@titusmuteti9655 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. Have you done any for X1? It would be a great idea now that it’s actually within the same rank.

@daveoloo4377 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a nice car. I was eager to hear about the S and I button on the steering wheel.

@micahsilaba547 2 жыл бұрын

For throttle response: I - intelligent for normal driving and best fuel economy; S - sport, more nimble and responsive throttle but higher fuel consumption; S# - sports sharp, mainly for racing. All in all, you'll rarely need to use them in an XT. Maybe the NA versions.

@weldonodhiambo8192 2 жыл бұрын

Only the XT comes with the CVT while the NA got manual 6 speed gear Box option possibility of a swap?

@bennylloyd-willner9667 8 ай бұрын

I got one this year (yup late to the party😁). I put a stage 1 ECU tune on it and it is very quick IMO To get the up/downshift feel, you can use the paddles whenever you want (or force "gears" with S or S#), but I mostly enjoy the kick down and away I go😁 I have the Harman Kardon audio system in mine (maybe a European standard option for the XT?), and to my humble audio taste/knowledge, it's plenty.

@Stephen-hu8ec 2 ай бұрын

Did you install an afternarket cvt cooler?

@mungesam1772 2 жыл бұрын

Legit stuff 👊

@bandagalu 2 жыл бұрын

Superb work as usual. I feel you cut the drive short because of low fuel warning 😈. With the CVT, I guess Subaru boys won’t get the crazy dump valve sounds, correct?

@muiruri_ke 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. You can sill simulate stepped shifting in S# and get dump valve sounds.

@maureennaliakaandanje3107 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Please review the CR-V.

@el.omondi 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. lakini nimengojea kuona iyo x-mode😂😂

@ArnoldIndusasketches 2 жыл бұрын

Kindly also review the Subaru XV 2015 - Compact crossover

@thinwakareu627 2 жыл бұрын

The range rover, new land rover, new nissan patrol and pajero exceed are all monocoque chassis cars. They are considered propper off road vehicles. The subaru et al crossover suv are light weights not because of the chassis but because they lack a dual range gearbox. Correct me if i am wrong

@BIESSHOPConsulting 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you do a review of Nissan XTrain T-30?

@bristowderolvlogs2546 2 жыл бұрын

I would like a review on the land rover discovery hse luxury 2017 model

@jessemureithi1826 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for finally honouring my request, in the crossovers category Subaru has the best cars and you can't compare with the German competitors in this category especially on off-road performance thanks to their all wheel drive system and most importantly Subaru's history of initially being meant for construction workers in Japan with their first model Subaru Leone thus the reason it offers best off-road system in our market here locally...now kindly we won't mind a review of the outback😁

@dirkxon 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota bought Subaru shares so sioni difference ya Toyota na subaru

@realkenmwenda 2 жыл бұрын

@@dirkxon there is a difference since toyota owns only 20% stake.

@rodneyagesa1851 2 жыл бұрын

@@dirkxon even BYD of China owns shares in Mercedes does that make Mercedes a Chinese car company?

@dirkxon 2 жыл бұрын

@@rodneyagesa1851 NYC point by the way.

@dirkxon 2 жыл бұрын

@@rodneyagesa1851 agreed with ur point but sioni difference sana siku hizi

@deejayhashtagkenya3881 2 жыл бұрын

Good work Sir.. Kindy Review the SUBARU FORESTER STI - Ts limited edition

@vincentkiplangat2200 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really great review. XT remains my favourite SUV.

@CARNVERSATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nelsonthairu5343 2 жыл бұрын

does the foresterr still bend the tires(panua) at high speed like the forester 2006 model

@eliudgabriel4919 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review...team Subaru

@petermambo2587 2 жыл бұрын

U haven't given a comment bon the si drive mode.... Moto sana.

@danielwambura7638 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your advice, I would like to dispose off my Subaru Exiga GT Turbo for a Mark X...🤷‍♂️

@edwardabongo5187 2 жыл бұрын

Your number one viewer...pls I want a review btwn voxy and Honda in terms of performance...plz one on one.

@edwardabongo5187 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh Honda spada.

@bobsimba5808 2 жыл бұрын

Kind request for a review of the landrover discovery

@MunduMwegah 2 жыл бұрын

Fanya review moja ya Audi...either A3 ama A4!

@mosesaman5378 Жыл бұрын

2:53 i like the camera man's socks :-)

@tabithaachieng7578 2 жыл бұрын

Have you talked about the land cruiser v8?

@paullloyd2371 2 жыл бұрын

Kindly do a preview on Suzuki vitara when compared to XT

@njorogebrian4379 2 жыл бұрын

Subaru said the hood scoop wasn't so important as there was now enough space for air circulation in the engine bay

@brian_jake 2 жыл бұрын

Hood scoop was removed because it would interfere with Subaru's eye sight system located on the top part of windshield

@cliffmuguna9287 Жыл бұрын

Diesel xt with xenon lights is available in the market?which trim is it

@bazu_the_roadrunner2857 2 жыл бұрын

Forester XT Zukuwa BA 💪🏾. 2.5l Turbo engine 👌🙌🏾🙌🏾

@robertssebintu4222 10 ай бұрын

And also when it comes to durability and reliability, which of the two cars is better also putting in consideration our bad Ugandan roads. I mean the Subaru forester xt 2014 and the harrier 2014?

@tituskirimi6852 2 жыл бұрын

Does the Subaru XT have CVT and Gear box problems?

@kestonkende 2 жыл бұрын

I would have liked more detail into the interior. The seat comfort, interior quality, the air conditioning, features, headroom, drivers have to interact with those things more than the rear air vents and ports where a lot of time was spent

@MrDvd1976 2 жыл бұрын

Can you met this engine with SH5 XT manual gearbox?

@vokstheboss 2 жыл бұрын

Mbugua aliponea chupuchupu haha one day i will own this car btw i am so much in love with crossovers SUVs

@briankyalo6576 2 жыл бұрын

Finally umefikia watu wa Subaru. Tumekua tukiwika sana.

@collinskagera8415 2 жыл бұрын

As a subaru owner, all other factors held constant, one of my fears(kind of minor) is parking my subbie in towns, hizi headlight washers zinaenda kuenda and i don't want to rivet them because why are they there in the first place 🤣

@livingstonekirima3682 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha hot cake I tell you