2023 Subaru Forester Premium Full Review and 0-60!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มิ.ย. 2024
- What’s up guys! This is the 2023 Subaru Forester Premium! In this video I do a walk around, cover the specs, driving impressions, 0-60, and final thoughts. It’s got a 2.5 Boxer engine and CVT. Overall a sweet CUV, check it out!
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I just got the 2023 Forester Premium and I love it.
That’s awesome! Which color did you go with? 🙂
Crystal Black Silica :)
Hi, does premium trim has leather seat bolstering on the sides OR is the seats 100% cloth.
@@CRVgarage There is a little of leather trim on the sides of the seats
I drive a 2021 Toyota Camry LE and I want to buy a second car for my wife. Does the engine of the Forester feels slow?
I have option 15 on my Premium which gives blind spot detection and power lift gate which is worth the extra
$1,300. Yes, the snowflake wheels are hideous but will soon get some aftermarket wheels to solve that problem. This is my first Subaru and this thing in the snow is amazing! I was able to out manuever a 4wd Jeep and another 4wd suv this past weekend in about 10" of fresh powder snow! I was amazed at the handling and ease of slicing through the snow. Not once did the Forester slip or lose traction. It was the best snow driving experience!
That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it. I also agree about the BSM, very valuable safety feature. 🙂
I wish mine had brought Option 15. I wonder how expensive would be to install it after..
Thanks for the review !
Very good review. I thoroughly enjoyed it because it is very informative in every area that one has questions about new cars. Thank you for a great video.
I’m so glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Fantastic review. Appreciate all of your detail. Thank you.
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. My 2024 Subaru reviews are likely more informative and show more than my first reviews like this one I did a year ago. 🙂
Just bought this car yesterday and so far, I love it! MY23 White/black interior.
That’s super exciting! I hope you enjoy it for a long time. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thanks man. My very first Forester was a 2001 a few years ago, which I overhauled its motor due to a head gasket failure. I fell in love with the brand then. Then I bought an ‘05 OBXT and did something similar to it. And needless to say, this Forester now feels awesome, it honestly needs a bit more power but it’ll be great for good gas mileage. I wish Subaru would incorporate the turbo for it like the XT motor in the Outback. I bet my bottom dollar it’d sell real good. Great car nonetheless!
Great review and really funny as well
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! 🙂
One year update…16K miles and have taken my Forester off road about 8 times and it handles like a champ! Soft sand is no problem either. Xmode is amazing for steep downhill on rocky terrain as you focus on steering and not riding the brakes! I got some air down plugs with two compressors to air back up. I also added an Orion 10” sub and Orion amp to the factory sound system and it is a world of difference having some bass! Makes all music sound better! A bit of rattling on back hatch but will look at that soon to see how I can make less rattling. Still loving my Forester!!! Rotating tires every 6k and synthetic oil changes every 5k. I use Trip B to keep track of mileage needed for oil changes.
Oh…one big change…got rid of donut and bought full size spare. Cannot use foam insert with full size but the foam is a waste of space in my opinion and now my air compressors, tire plugs, kneed pads and all my tools needed fit!
That’s an awesome update! I drove a 24 Limited Forester today (video will be up in the next week or two) and they’re always such a job to drive. As far as the sub I’m sure you’ll find a good option or could add some insulation under the factory interior materials. My brother use to do that with his various cars that he had put a 10”- 2x 12” system into, lol. Best of luck!
Lastly, I tinted the windshield at 50% and it has not affected iSight or any of my safety features. There were articles saying Subaru would need to adjust iSight cameras and it would cost $500+ for dealer to make adjustments. I took a chance tinting windshield with no dealer adjustments and everything works fine so far. That stock windshield is huge and way too bright!!!
Lol@ "we know that, that backpack is safe'....good one 🤣
Lol, as the safety manager on the channel I can guarantee back pack will be unfazed and exempt from any bodily injury in the making of these films. 😝
I actually wanted the 2023 Forester Premium when doing my research but no dealer near me had one with the options I wanted (option package 15), so I went with the Limited trim. So far I love it! I’ve had it about 3-1/2 months so far. I commented on this channel’s review of the 2023 Forester Limited also, but long story short, I was in an accident (not my fault) and my car was deemed totaled by the insurance company. It was a 2016 Impreza wagon, and I decided I wanted something a little bigger which is why I went with the Forester
I’m sorry about the accident but I’m glad you found the Forester you want! I have a 2024 Forester Limited review done, but I haven’t made it public yet, but it will be soon! 🙂
Thanks; I actually looked at your review of the 2023 Forester Limited as well.
My partner and I just got the premium, only gripe is there is no power option for the passenger seats in the rear, going to have to connect a long chord with the power outlet in the back of the trunk to suffice
Hey mate this is a great video. I have the 2.5L in Australia. So the next one up to your video
What would be awesome is if you did a video on the general upkeep of the fluids / tyres
Thanks for watching all the way across the world, how cool! I don’t own this one, just borrowed it for the day. But someday I may do a video like that on my own outback, as it’s similar! Thanks for watching! 🙂
That would be "look at your owner's manual" mate.... 🤷♂️🤦♂️
@Roma12 still don't understand why people have the need to comment like an ass
And by the way the Premium trim will not be Water Repellent like the Wilderness. So water might get into the Premium cloth on the Premium trim. It's very possible. But not Wilderness trim Forester.
Would be willing to trade the CD player in for an 6 inch screen.
Hi, does premium trim has leather seat bolstering on the sides??
In the video it looks that way.
I’m trying to remember, I think it was a leatherette type material. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 cool
My 2023 Premium Forester that I just brought home last week has an issue for me with rear door. It only goes up less than half way and I have to manually push it up and its not easy nor smooth to open all the way.
A friend of mine says maybe its not set for my height, her Audie is set for her height.
Never mind! I found there is a height adjustment memory button! Works like a charm!!!
Im debating between the Forester Premium (cystal white) or Crosstrek base (cool gray). Which do you recommend? It would be my first car, male 23 year old. Will be mostly daily commute to work etc. But I am an outdoorsy guy who will want to use it often for roadtrips (campgrounds, ski resorts, etc), visiting nearby cities. Im only considering the Crosstrek base because atm its the only one local dealerships have (not the premium). The price difference between the two is decent enough to save ~$50-100/month (for 72 months), but not terrible. Would you say the extra cost for some of the features + extra space is worth it? Or does someone like me (someone without a family) really need the extra features and space, or other benefits? Ive been thinking about it here and there for weeks and cant decide!!!
Those are both great options and I don’t think you can go wrong either way! I do need to say I’m not a fan of getting into much debt over a vehicle, but I am a fan of driving a safe vehicle. I think the Forester is the better vehicle which the price tag reflects that. It’s decently larger, has a higher safety rating, typically accelerates a little bit faster than the 2.0 Crosstrek, and has those incredible LED headlights standard. You’re less likely to out grow the forester and want something else down the road, especially with the heated seats and moon roof you’ll likely feel like you’re getting more for your money. Best of luck in whichever you decide! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 true! not a fan over debt either but I am getting my car while I am between jobs, so I need the smaller payment at first. I will def try to pay it off earlier if possible down the road. Would you say with its safety rating and such, In terms of long term ownership cost both the forester and crosstrek are the same (including things like insurance)? Thanks for the info, will be car shopping today!
Operation costs should be about the same with either, I would assume as well with your insurance. You can always check what rates would be before buying the vehicle. My Subaru insurance is cheap for the cost of the vehicle IMO. I think both are incredibly safe, but if that was the biggest priority I would pick Forester, it’s rated better and physically larger. Those LEDs are likely twice as good as the crosstrek halogens at night. After having the LEDs on my Outback, I would never go back. Best of luck in your decisions!
Is the sports trim water repellent? I don't think it is.
You are correct, it’s not. Only the wilderness is claimed to be water repellent!
What is your opinion about the Sports trim Forester?
It has good features and if you like the accent colors it’s a good option! I see so many Sport Foresters in my area, I would rather have a loaded premium that doesn’t have the accents. Which is funny to say because I really like the copper accents on my Wilderness, lol. 😂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 A loaded premium you mean when you add extra accessories?
Yes, that way it’s essentially just as good but without the orange/red accents, unless you like those. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Yes it's awesome but I don't like that it says sports everywhere in the vehicle. It's too much.
does it have side camera ? 360 degree cameras ?
No this unfortunately does not. Some Subaru’s do, at least in the Ascent family, but not any of the current gen Foresters. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thank you.
2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness or Outback Wilderness? Which is better in your opinion?
There really is no wrong option, they’re both so good. With that said I’ve owned my OBW since 9/21 with zero real issues and have enjoyed driving it and depending on it everyday! I personally couldn’t consider the Forester unless it gets a turbo. Where I live at elevation and enjoy performance in general the turbo on the Outback was the big selling point for me, the fact that it’s a wagon also earns cool points in my book. If you don’t need or enjoy the performance, go Forester! Being a little bit lighter, shorter, and even better visibility makes it an incredible daily driver. If it had a turbo, I would have gotten it instead. With that said, go drive them both, and know you can’t pick wrong lol. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Awesome long answer, but why Outback turbo the MPG on the turbo is not good? Gas version is much better MPG.
When I bought the turbo gas prices weren’t bad, similar to what they’ve recovered to these last couple months. To me paying a few dollars more a month was worth the pleasure of having and knowing I have much more useable low RPM power. 🤷♂️😉 Now if gas stayed at 5.50 a gallon and not 3.30 ish where I’m at, then I would likely consider something else all together.
Does anyone know if the engine has GDI or gasoline direct injection?
I believe they’re all DI engines! If I’m wrong someone correct me. 🙂
How much are you guys paying for this car? MY dealer is charging around 32k.. is that good?
That’s probably about right as long as you’re not paying anything above MSRP. A tip is you could call Subaru customer service and ask if there’s any sort of first time buyer or loyalty coupons you can get! Sometimes they’ll email you something like a $500 coupon! 😉
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Wow!! thank you!!
Good luck!! 🤞
Can the "L" "gear" be used for engine breaking?
I would recommend double checking the manual. When I use the paddles to down shift for engine braking I personally don’t go below 3rd simulated gear and try to not exceed 4K RPM on my turbo engine. If I had a naturally aspirated engine I would likely go dower gear and let it rev higher. I use to do that in my Crosstrek on off ramps and never experienced a problem. Although I will say such a small engine doesn’t help a lot compared to engine braking a big displacement engine. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thank you for your response! I found an owners manual online and it does say its for engine breaking which relieves me. I had a Crosstrek and loved the paddle shifters, specifically for slowing down and coming to stops. I hope the "L" mode provides a similar function. I won't know until my Premium Forester comes in next month. I found your videos very helpful and catered to my excitement. Thanks again!
That’s good to know, glad you found the answer your were looking for and came back to share! Also I’m glad my videos could be helpful to you!! Your Forester is gonna be sweet, hope the wait goes by fast! I’m also waiting for a car that Im anxious for and to unveil to the channel! 😉
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Can't wait to see the unveiling of your new vehicle when it comes in! Will stay tuned!
I thought Premium had a powered gate in the back!
I wish, but no not standard on the Premium. 😕
It does you can add it as a package I seen it myself on the Subaru Website.
If I go with Subaru now I have no idea which trim to go with.
They’re all good choices which makes the decision tough in deed! 😅
I e had all there suvs 2022 touring ascent to 2022 Outback touring this year never should have got rid out touring forester ordered another for my wife hopefully this is it crosstrek was the funnest but to small for Costco family trips ascent gas millage was horrible Outback wife complained it was a station wagon she has always liked her foresters so that’s what we’re going back with just sucks last 5 cars you can’t go to lot and buy you have to order and wait months
It certainly is a different world these day in how you go about getting the specific vehicle you want. I hope you’re Forester arrives soon, and now that you’ve both experienced it all, you can feel confident that you’re making the best choice! Thanks for watching. 🙂
Is the Premium Forester equally as good as the Wilderness Forester in your opinion?
The Wilderness has a few more features and is a bit cooler in my opinion. However most of the upgrades over a premium are just extra and not necessary for most of us. It’s just a splurge with a slightly higher off road capacity. I think the Premium is potentially the best value. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 ok I just saw a video on TH-cam it shows the Premium Forester has heated back seats and aluminum pedals. Is this possible for the Premium? The title of the video did say 2023 Subaru Forester Premium.
For that specific build you may have to look up Subaru’s website and go through all the additional add on options, I’m not sure. Could it have been a Canadian Forester? There model names for features are different than in the U.S.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 okay would you still pick Premium trim over the Sports trim Forester?
Bad result from 0-100
Officially 9.3
Best result 8.8
8.8 is quite impressive. Most vehicles can’t actually accomplish the times they’re rated at, unless in those same near perfect testing conditions. Unfortunately most of the time we aren’t that fortunate to have ideal horsepower weather, a sticky road/track, and all other factors similar. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208
Thank you bro. Keep going
I have one forester sport 2020.
It's the king of its segment off roading.. I can do 0-100 in less 9s
24 has no CD player :(
Very true, it’s sad to see Subaru take that standard feature away before the end of these 5th gen Foresters.
Oh are you not in the United States?
I am in the U.S. are you? 🤨
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I'm in the U.S.
I generally like the styling on these, but those wheels are atrocious. Thanks for the review!
You could likely sell them and buy some nice after market ones that distinguish you from the rest! You’re welcome, thanks for watching! 🙂
Why would you bother???
what's a CD player ? Lol
🤷♂️🤣
very noisy car
I would recommend driving one in person, especially as close back to back with other vehicles you’re considering so that you make the right choice for you! Thanks for watching! 🙂
Slow as heck. I'll keep my 2018 XT TOURING thank you. You should have explained why all the Christmas tree lights on the dashboard. 🤷♂️🤦♂️
It's not a race car....
@firefly9838 Thanks Captain Obvious. 🤷♂️🤦♂️🙄