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Great video! I just bought a 2024 manual golf r (had a manual gti) and I am loving it. Question-you mention an S and S+ setting within the nurburgring mode. I’m not finding that on my model (I’m in the US). I’d love to capitalize on the settings you describe-optimizing the throttle and steering but softening the ride. Thanks!

It’s not a rock crawler. I would have liked to see some off-roading over 5 mph.

Inside hood insulator is just USD $26 from ali express and very easy to snap on.

This not a conventional CVT. Planetary gear set with couple of electric motors. No steel belt or Pullys. No trans oil change for life. They cut corners everywhere as the Engine/powertrain is same as Lexus models and this uses Lithium battery instead of NiMH used in other models. Butter like powertrain.

I got the Corolla cross hybrid SE for 29,490/- with no accessories without floormats (Sep 2024) and enjoy it every bit. Steering is easy at slow speeds but stiffens at higher speeds. At highway speeds, it is not easy but the right amount of stiffness. Averaging about 52 miles a gallon. Each fill up around 460 miles. Small tank is enough. I had 5 cars in the last 30 years and had a flat tire only once in a parking lot. So no spare tire is not a deal breaker. Glad that I got a motor pump which might be more useful than a spare tire.

A bit disappointed in the fact that you gave all the credit to the tires on that hill climb. This SUV has torque vectoring, and I am pretty sure it would have made it up on almost any tire.

Probably the best driving review I've seen of the IS 500, I think your genuine excitement and suprise adds so much to the video!

Of course they need to

Lost me immediately at 45k. That's ridiculous especially when you can get a Japanese made like CX-5 for 30,000 fully loaded and it will be a hell of a lot more reliable reliable

vw manual is life

That engine looks like a nightmare to work on. I never purchase an extended warranty but might be smart for this truck. Truck does look amazing

Imagine the BRZ drivetrain with 6mt in the RS body ... perfection.

Have The '24 SE with more practical 17" wheels, EZ and fast manual hatch. 42mpg highway. In city errands for 10 miles or so 60 mpg is easy because it is mostly EV at those speeds. Now 10,000 miles. Quieter than 2012 Prius. Passenger seat seems low but comfy in all weather.

do you do reviews or just ads for the cars? maybe try thinking of something critical to say about the vehicles that you "review" and we would take you more seriously

Ugly

I have 2022 chevy Silverado trail boss custom 6.2 super fast off road excellent BEST truck i have ever had.

Civic SI is 5K less, just saying......

I really wanted one of these, but I thought it was Severely overpriced. The OTD price sitting $33-38k for a small cross over? It needs to be the MSRP OTD. No more than $29k. I bought a better value with a different manufacturer.

No heated steering.....seriously?

My Mazda 3 hatchback base model had 191HP with 6spd. For single guy it is all I need. I can fit my bike fully. And it cost $10K less than this Subaru box.

it should be noted that the transmission is an Ecvt, which isn't your standard run of the mill cvt. no belts or pulleys or anything like that. toyota's Ecvt's are all good old fashioned metal gears and electric motors. these also have 2 mechanically driven oil pumps and are very similar to the camry ecvt.

Bati campii! Unde vezi tu Prius?

i have the 24 xse and i put falken wildpeaks on right away for winter here.i think if you had the wildpeaks on it would have taken your lil hill easy.

THESE GLI are awesome I've got a 24 and just ordered a 25 ! VW KNOCKS IT OUT OF PARK AGAIN!

Subaru, for the love of God, please stop using CVTs

Hemi

CVT😂😂😂

XT or Hybrid version then maybe

In America, the Forester Sport does indeed have a spare tire, underneath that section that houses the cargo cover.

thanks. I boutght mine used in 2022 with 19K on the odo. Now I am at 28K. added a TMIC, Cobb nexgen intake, an ecbs . Wth STI spring and 2015 STI BBS wheels . So much fun to drive. Esp with the burble to get some light back firing to complete the vintage feeling

Eh another ugly Forester

Thanks for a very detailed, real-world, review.

Buy the GLI, with the money you save (compared with the GTI tag price) add a catback and better tires amonst other things.

Rev hang?

Boring interiors Sky rocketing price Nothing out of the box Check new upcoming Murano

What is your preference between RS5 Sportback and S7?

Great review especially the test drive. I like the sound of this and having driven a CT5 premium luxury 3.0 TT and a CT4 2.0, i think the CT4 V would be the best compromise of the two.

Stop dwelling on STI, there are many things this car is better than that. Also, awful EVs and awful crossovers. A scam from government.

I think if you're talking about off-road, and wishing it's a hatchback means you should be talking about the Crown Signia.

What kind of moron takes a crown off road?

When the newer cars are a demented shadow of their former selves, the car that resembles itself when it was at the peak of its development isn't "aged".

I’m not sure what the question is.. they are all TOYOTAS.. the Lexus too lol

The Ascent Onyx trim is a heck of a bargain for a great family suv!

hello, any comment between this and 2025 SI please

I got a 24 Toyota trd pro in march and i hated it except for the power. Gave it to my wife and got this truck and couldn't be more happy. It's built so much better inside and out.

Understood but we didn’t have snow here in San Diego at the time of testing.

Your review is incomplete. While you give us a good idea it handles off road, you failed completely to discuss/show where 4Motion shines the most (and is the most needed) --- in snow/winter. I live in a state where it snows half the year, and having driven front wheel drive for years, I look forward to the 4Motion keeping me in better control on snowy road. That's the only real failing of this review.

4runner TRD Pro 2025؟

I enjoyed your comment about ECO mode, it feels like something is wrong with the trensmission . I never drive in that mode, I commute in Sport mode constantly. Weekends Sport +.

Thank you 🎉