*THANK YOU* for saying what you get in each trim. It's soooo annoying when reviewers only tell you what you get in the touring trim when 5% of buyers buy that trim

Fantastic review. Very informative, and I second the sentiment of others that giving the info for all trims is extremely helpful. Thank you!

Excellent overview! Thanks!

Very thorough reviews..Thank you

Wow, we have an IDENTICAL black 2019 Subaru Forester, and it just looks so good

Doing a great job, man! Keep it goin.

Well Done Sir! Congrats on the big following! Well Earned and Deserved !

Two years ago today! Planning to buy one.

I had a 2019 Ford Escape stolen from my driveway 2 week’s ago. My Stepdad Loved Subaru’s. After looking over all the Suv’s available from different Manufacturers, my Wife has basically settled on this 2021Forester, literally, the same trim, color, extra’s, etc. I test drove it today. I loved everything about it but, it’s a bit sluggish on Highway entry. You mentioned Sport Mode for that, when I got back and told the Salesman, he mentioned Sport Mode for that, as well. My Escape got 18mpg typically, 33mpg would be great. Anyway, I test drove it. The ride was comfortable, the assistive cruise control was a little weird at first. I pushed the cruise and the car took a slight veer to the right. Startled, I counter reacted, then it did it again, I slowly let off the grip to the steering wheel. It found the right lane paint marker, and positioned itself dead center in the lane. All was good afterwards. I think I’ll buy one, it felt and sounded like a good quality vehicle, with many extras that no other manufacturers offer at this price point. Loved it.

no, the subaru logo in the side mirrors are lights for when the door is opened or when you approach the car with the key. blindspot monitor is on the black panel on the inner edge of the mirror housing.

Great video! FYI only the driver's seat is power adjustable in the premium trim. Hope that's helpful.

Great video, you're a good communicator.

Got one for my wife today...she likes it...her first larger vehicle...

just bought my first 2021 forester!

Que chingona esta la FORESTER,... UN GRAN PRODUCTO,... saludos

Great review Gold Pony! To your comment about those paddle shifters... I have them in my 2019 Crosstrek and I use them all the time on the highway. They are excellent in the shifting experience and although not real manual gears, it is pretty convincing in upshifting and downshifting. Using them in the city is a pain, since having to shift a manual transmission in stop-and-go traffic sucks. The only plus here in city shifting is that there's no clutch to engage. In my mind, the shifters shine on the highway and help to improve fuel economy (if you like saving gas) and can also help those folks who like a better driving experience overall. Keep up the detailed reviews and thanks for sharing!

Wow! Such an excellent video! Thank you!

Nicely done. Pretty balanced and fair

The fake gears only slow it down. A normally programmed CVT could hold it at peak power. Too bad the obsession with gear shifting sound won the battle versus actual performance.

Great video. Thank you!

Can't wait for the wilderness model forester with 260hp turbo charged engine.

Thank you for the entertaining and in-depth review. I actually just bought this exact car (same options) In white, I’m excited just waiting for delivery some time this month.

Good review. But what exactly does the mud & snow mode do. Just gearing or is there diff lock involved ??????

Great video lots of information ℹ️ 👍👍🙏

The blind spot light is not the Subaru logo in the side mirror. It is a light on the inside of the side mirror.

Nice review.

Proper production values and points here, nice work! And yes the forester a pig without the turbo. Sure love my 14. But w manual and dumping 5k into everything from stereo to leather seats to HID retrofit. Keep it up!

Well done! Thanks

What are your thoughts between this and the 2021 Outback?

Howdy how do you compare with venza 2021. I'm weighing my options.

Great review.

Got the 2017 2.0 XT turbo and love the extra power, when needed. Was thinking about getting a newer model (more comfortable driver's seat and improved Infotainment system), but the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine is a deal-breaker for me. Going from 255hp to 182 is a...28.6% loss (for a 5% impovement in the other metrics). Not willing to make that switch at this point. Now, if they put the 2.4L Turbo in it, it's game-on!

We bought a,2020 premium model. We really like it. We bought the 15 package. I just wish that Subaru would offer,a package that includes the Harmon Karmen sound system. Would have been happy to pay for it.

Great reviewer!

Perfect for LA to Big Bear or Mammoth on the weekends. Can't wait!

Thanks for telling me this. My dad wanted a good car so I told him this.

Great car and review. 🚙

Is this vehicle worth getting over a committed 4x4? I enjoy camping in the mountains and some of the trails are questionable, but not crazy (like rock crawling). Any idea of how much water fording this thing has?

hello how to change the temperature from fahrenheit to celsius in forester V. Thank you very much for your help

I've never tried to put more miles on a new car before buying a '21 Forester Sport.

I am replacing my 2010 with a 2021 Premium. Mine was totaled at someone elses hands. Very interested n this vid.

We have a 2020 Limited. It’s a fine car. I would recommend this generation to buyers.

Great overall review. Helped a lot.

I agree with the turbo. We have atop of the 2017 2.0T and were flirting with the idea of trading up but none of the new models have turbo despite having 0.5L larger engine.

The turbo on the forester is sweet. I have it on the 2010 but it uses Alot of Premium gas.

We also purchased a new 2018 base impreza.

Does it have speakers in the cargo area? Would also like to sctual see the in floor storage.

No wirless phone charging or wirless carplay. What is subaru thinking? Maybe the 2022 models will support it .

Great overall review but, .. Your title states "BIG Changes for 2021"... what are the actual "big changes" for 2021 model year?

Absolutely lovely reliable car. I regret having bought something else. You yankees are lucky with the 2.5 liter engine. In Europe it's a 2 liter. 👍💖🇵🇷

When I am parked, and I turn the wheel, I do not see my headlights move and SRH is turned on.

Video on CVT, DCT and automatic transmissions.

I have one as a daily here in europe, ours is 150hp+16hp electric, I gotta admit it lacks of power sometimes, but the funny thing about electric is from 0 to 40kmh (0-25mph) which gives a considerable boost, but then over those speeds it truely lacks of power. The steering is really really good, and such confort and such a steering, brakes, ect makes me want to have at least 50hp more (that's why I have an old '05 xt manual beside). Otherwise, this car can definitely offroad way more than your average SUV, and it's favorite terrain is snow! I live in a very snowy place, and when driving this car it just feels like the road is completely dry. I can drive at speed just like if there was nothing. It's also great on the highway, making 1000km with it isn't such a pain, and it stays at about 6.5L/100km (36mpg on the european model). The CVTs are hated on the internet in general, and sometimes for good reasons. I've driven a Nissan CVT and hated it! However, this one is less of a pain. It does the weird reving engine sound when you floor it but otherwise it's really good, you can have the manual mode which is very quick and responsive (and feels solid), and if with little tricks you can have the pure-CVT mode (constant rpm rev). Conclusion: It's a great car, and with 250hp hybrid it'd be a dream daily driver for snowy places.

Can you permanently disable the auto start stop feature? I hate that. We have a 2017 outback, wife hates the new outback with 11”screen and not much storage areas around the shifter, kinda crammed. Sad. They ruined a great car

If I was Suburu (I know they are ultra conservative & hardly change), but on the Forester for what you pay at least have the cubie storage above the glove box like the Outback. On the SPORT I'd also change out the Steering Wheel to be Orange Leather to match the orange stitching & Air Vents, etc., along with the XT engine option (ITS A SPORT!) On the brown leather Napa leather upgrade I'd also change out the steering wheel to the same color of brown leather, illuminated lighting on all knobs, ambienant lighting on the floorboard & cubie. Things that wouldn't break the bank, but would definitely spice this car up. As an older man I like the Forester, but I also like the upgrades Outback has that Forester lacks. Another reason I'm torn between Outback, Forester & Santa Fe. I still have my 2014 V6 Honda Accord, but I'm ready to make a change.

How quiet is cabin? Argh. That cvt acceleration

Can the artificial shifts be turned off?

Nice car..my uncle has the 2018 . But 8.5 sec to 60 mph puts it very near the point of usability and certainly near the end of its price class performance.

Can I just get a better light in the cargo area!?

It's way underpowered, it needs easy 20+ hp. 182 hp just doesn't cut it. It doesn't even need to have a turbo engine, 4 cylinder or V6, just more power. Even though the turbo, the same 260 hp engine that outback xt and legacy xt have would be nice. Also It needs ventilated seats. They need to get on with the program, every other small crossover in the same segment has more power and ventilated seats, at least you get one trim level with those options. 19" wheels wouldn't hurt either, forester has a big body, those 18" wheels look just too small. If it would have all that than i would probably be ok with cvt

What were the BIG CHANGES? Was looking for what was different from previous models

nice video. Your voice sounds very similar to "ThatDudeInBlue" LOL!

I love my 2019 forester Touring. Amazing SUV.

Stay gold

Great review, but do you ever take a breath?

Nice video....just had to make a comment....the color accents on the Sport trim is orange....I believe you mentioned it was red....that could be a big difference to people as not many might like orange...

Love the Forester but they need a hybrid to compete with RAV4 and CRV

i really wish subaru did not have cvt in this vehicle and it would be amazing if they sat higher up off the road.

The Base Model in the Forrester and Outback are actually the best buys.

I really wanted built in navigation; it was the only option I cared about over a base model. Would you happen to know if it’s available on an outback or Impreza at a lower trim level?

Cool car

I'm still eagerly awaiting a full review of the Gold Pony, I'm confident it's 5.0 liter to boot. 👍

I'm leaning towards a 2021 mazda cx5. Let me know what you think.

Japan is releasing a 1.8T and I suspect it might make it to NA eventually, maybe 2022.

My 2016 Camry LE with 4 cyl is supposed to have 178 HP and do 0-60 in 8 seconds. I find the acceleration adequate, but I would not do anything foolish and expect the guy behind me to avoid me. However, I would not want to do anything foolish with any car. The slightly heavier 2021 Forester has 180 HP and does 0-60 in 8.5 seconds I do not think I would notice the half second difference

Please do Kia Sorento 2021

The driving does not feel like a sports car, at all. Its super “loosey goosey” as you said. Its not super tight and feels very floaty. My comparison is BMW z4, so I def know what sporty feels like.

I have this car

Four recalls on my 2017. Never would by another. (Extremely sluggish engine too.)

Like the video!

0:38 I like those wheels far more than on the Outback. I hate directional wheels as they are the same mold for both sides.

Do the Yukon

hybrid option and ventilated seats are needed.

I'm from PA.. So hello neighbor.. The Forester. Granted I wanted one.. I looked at the Nissan Rogue, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Tuscon, and Kia Sportage( rumor has it that sportage model is the last year for it.. Great look don't change it Kia.it's a winner). Then I went and saw this Forester Premium. To me it was the Kia or the Subaru. The Kia was cheaper. The Subaru just destroyed the Kia for 3,000 bucks more and well worth it. Yep I bought the Forester. Why moon roof..Excellent sound system(not the Harmon Kardon .

Are cvt transmissions any Good? I thought they weren't.

Not enough changes. Needs a major midlife external upgrade. Needs the 2.4Lt. Turbo as an option in XT format. The competition are leaving it behind.

Got one for my wife today, we’ll see how she holds up

Which is better the Forester or Ascent ?

The Forester is imo the best SUV in its class for the money!

Full sized spare or space saver?

no turbo no care. my '17 xt was a blast to drive.

is there any boxier car than the subaru forester ??

My 2017 forester had the most uncomfortable foot pedal area of any car I've ever driven. It was cramped, and the brake pedal seemed way to far to the left and was difficult to keep pressed down when stopped at an intersection. Pretty much impossible to heel toe and caused discomfort after about 10 minutes of driving. Also the seat cushion was too short and caused pain my leg after about 15 minutes of city driving in stop and go. Can anyone confirm if either of these points have been improved in the new generation forester?

They need a wireless charger!! Ugh and ac seats... guess I’ll get the accent next

80 odometer should be at 90 degree and gas odometer technology.

I wish , I could get the Forester in a manual (Stick shift). I could get the Crosstek in a manual but the power is not enough.

Vilabule in saudi arabia,??????

AVH?

Rented one. Drives pretty well but the start stop system is trash

cvt? ugh mini school buss shiftier standard model that can be special order