All Forester Trim Levels Explained in DETAIL: 2025 Subaru Forester

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  • @jakerobinson1773
    @jakerobinson1773 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Alex, your videos have helped me tremendously as I train for sales. Thank you !

  • @MartinStockel
    @MartinStockel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Alex, thank you for covering the 2025 Subaru Forester models. We are in the process of choosing the one we like best. I really enjoy all your videos. I think you know more about Subaru's than the factory does. Nice clear videos and sound.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @donnaheber
    @donnaheber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Hey Alex, thank you for the detailed descriptions. I feel even better about my purchase and can’t wait for my vehicle to arrive in about 10 days. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome! Happy 4th to you as well! 🇺🇸

    • @thefitgm335
      @thefitgm335 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What did you go with?

    • @donnaheber
      @donnaheber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thefitgm335 Limited fully loaded and with accessories.

    • @donnaheber
      @donnaheber 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thefitgm335 Limited with many accessories.

  • @mhager1978
    @mhager1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All excited here!! My 2025 Forester Touring is arriving any day now. I chose the Crystal White Pearl with black interior.

    • @Henk_H
      @Henk_H 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mine’s coming in August… River Rock Pearl (l fell in love with the color in all of Alex’s videos…broke my “conservative, not-worth-shelling-out” normal stand and broke the bank for the $400.) brown interior.. love those accents and seat insets… can’t wait!!!!! Third Subie Forester owned…

  • @ninabenedetti
    @ninabenedetti 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice to see so many features that weren’t available when I bought my Forester Touring 10 years ago. I do have the buttons/latches in the back that drop the back seats down flat, so it’s been standard at least that long on the touring.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh that's interesting! Didn't realize the Touring had it that far back.

  • @marksandstrom4248
    @marksandstrom4248 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good job overall. I still own a 2017 XT Touring bought new (now 112,000 miles), and am pleased to hear about all the improvements. One factor I especially dislike about mine, on long road trips, is the non-height-adjustable front passenger seat. When we swap drivers, the right side seat is way higher than 6' 2" me would like. I'm much more comfortable in the driver's seat, which I set to its lowest height. Our car does have the remote quick-release rear seatback switches in the cargo area you thought were introduced later, and they work well. Minor annoyances from my car I remain curious about 1) Does a '25 Forester relock itself if you do an accidental unnoticed "butt unlock" from inside your house? 2) does the backup camera still prevent quick shutdown of the stereo for undistracted parallel parking in the city? 3) are the auto headlights faster reacting in tunnels and garages? 4) is the car any smarter about seat position memory, when both drivers go on the same long trip bringing both their keys, about moving the seat to the position of the person who opens the left side door, even if the other person arrives first back at the car and unlocks the right side? 5) does the nav system have a "I am not the driver" provision to make it usable by the passenger while moving? 6) is the up / down / set / go back stupidness of the center screen clock setting process improved now? 6) Are there now meaningful screen message words accompanying everything that makes beep noises? My car makes a few mystery beeps and bongs I still have no idea about.

  • @baranicrazy
    @baranicrazy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Agree premium is the best bang for the buck. Has everything you need and everything to keep you safe :)

    • @Mike-ln2bo
      @Mike-ln2bo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the base model gives you everything to keep you safe. They all have the same drivetrain and the eyesight system.

    • @jonascorreia6365
      @jonascorreia6365 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree

  • @stevekish4622
    @stevekish4622 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A little background on why Homelink may be missing on the Touring. Homelink was invented by Johnson Controls then acquired by Gentex along with JCIs automotive electronics division. More than likely the mirror with the rear camera is not made by Gentex as the supplier therefore no Homelink.

  • @kurtkaufman
    @kurtkaufman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your detailed, succinct, and well-edited description of each trim level. You would think that Subaru would provide some sort of guide featuring a grid showing which features are available at which trim level, with or without the additional option packages. But for some reason...

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Alex, but please expand on the missing Homelink in the top model. Also I think its crazy to offer the lower roof rack system on the Sport. The crossbars on the taller system allow for more options.

  • @spencerboaz2385
    @spencerboaz2385 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Crystal and I had our 45 anniversary yesterday . And I just want to wish everyone a Blessed 4th of July .

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congratulations!

  • @markwaggoner4593
    @markwaggoner4593 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    interesting feature the Automatic Emergency Steering, anxiously awaiting delivery of my Forester Sport in River Rock Pearl with the 24 package

  • @westcoast708
    @westcoast708 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Alex, any idea when we will see the 2025 accent? Thanks for the great content.

  • @Mike-ln2bo
    @Mike-ln2bo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Base model in Canada does come with heated seats but you must go up one trim level to the Touring model add the heated steering wheel.

  • @galeclay8866
    @galeclay8866 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you sooooo much!!
    Your videos are so informative!!

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are so welcome!

    • @galeclay8866
      @galeclay8866 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alexpmo
      I've learned so much from your videos I'm waiting for my 2025 Forester premium so I'm sure I'm be asking a lot of questions soon
      Have a fabulous 4th of July!!

  • @vinnyg2619
    @vinnyg2619 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your videos, very informative!
    I'm in the process of researching a new car and the Subaru Forester and Outback are in my list. I have 2 questions about them. First - does the blind spot detection beep at all if you put on that side's signal? Second - I haven't test test driven anything yet - does a driver sit as high from the road in an Outback and Forester say compared to a Ford Edge or a Chevy Equinox? I believe the Forester sits the driver a little higher then the Outback.
    Thanks again!

  • @SaudiSulaiman
    @SaudiSulaiman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    well done for all the details, this is what I needed! thanks

  • @PatEggleston-o9f
    @PatEggleston-o9f หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Alex, will you ever be doing a video on the Solterra?

  • @pyo60
    @pyo60 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Nemura12
    @Nemura12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The base model is the best buy since, in my opinion, many people don't like the idea of a Panasonic sunroof.

    • @victreebel170
      @victreebel170 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a shame the Premium adds some nice features plus the sunroof, because I really don't want/need a sunroof. IMO the base should be cheaper with how many features it lacks compared to premium.

  • @BoBo-md5cf
    @BoBo-md5cf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Alex. In your opinion which trim is best bang for the buck? Can you explain that why premium trim has only X mode instead of dual X mode? Thank you

  • @Alan-z7i6t
    @Alan-z7i6t 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When the turbo returns...so shall I.

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seems like well thought out additions to the Sport trim giving you the Star-Tex feature.

  • @chuckwalla2967
    @chuckwalla2967 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This would look so much better with shorter front overhang, longer rear overhang and wider track.

  • @rupert612
    @rupert612 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, Alex.
    Greetings from Australia.

  • @nutknowledge
    @nutknowledge 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Picking up my Limited tomorrow....woohoo! Nicely done with the walkthrough of the trims.

  • @waltmarks1336
    @waltmarks1336 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the informative videos on the Forester. I am considering a 2025 Forester, but have concerns about Oil and Coolant issues I have been reading about. I have primarily driven Honda. Can you post some information regarding yearly maintenance costs?
    Thank you in advance.

  • @brettscott7770
    @brettscott7770 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content thanks.

  • @garyjubenville9305
    @garyjubenville9305 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex..... love your videos, they are great, thank you so much for posting them. I realize you are in Kentucky, and I am in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You mentioned that many dealers in the states are getting plenty of inventory, that's great. I assume the market is quite a bit different in Canada even though we are still in North America. Calgary is a good size city, well over 1 million people. My dealer is really great here, they even invested a lot of money in a beautiful new building, full sales, service and parts dept's . problem is they don't have any Subaru product available for sale at all. ( I just contacted them couple days ago. ) everything must be ordered and that takes a very long time. How is it that they can't get inventory from Subaru and many dealers is the USA can get plenty of product ? Do you know if Subaru is closing Canadian Operations since getting product here in Calgary is nearly impossible. Keep up your great videos, they are so helpful and explains everything a Subaru customer would want to know.
    Thank you so much.

  • @Henk_H
    @Henk_H 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ok ok ok
    I deleted my long story.. was late at night and I was going on and on.. blame my Asperger’s Syndrome…
    Shortened version:
    Thanks, Alex, for ALL your Forester videos. One of my favorites was the “Easter Eggs” one…
    Waiting for my 2025 TOURING model (wanted ever since getting my SECOND Premium version in 2017 after open heart surgery. First one, 2004.)
    Ordered… due in on or about 20 August 2024…
    Right before a nice-sized 360-mile round trip road trip!!!
    YAY!!!!

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! I'm sure you'll enjoy your new Forester for many years to come!

    • @sha-sta
      @sha-sta หลายเดือนก่อน

      How much did it cost you before taxes? I’m looking to buy one. The 360 degree view camera in the Touring is the main reason I want that trim instead of the Sport.

    • @Henk_H
      @Henk_H หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sha-sta ok… I typed in my reply to you twice, now.. with “resets” from TH-cam ads butting in. I can’t type anymore… if you’d like, provide me with an email address, and I’ll answer your question “offline”…
      It’s possible that my reply, being elongated as I want to help you to understand would YOU might pay (rather than spewing a number $50k, $55k, etc., not making the sense for your customization), TH-cam might have “rejected” the reply to you…
      I really do hate typing on a phone; not much better on a laptop, but at least bigger keys and no Siri telling me what word I really must be thinking of and misspelling it on top of that…
      Maybe we can even do the old fashioned thing and actually TALK…
      Maybe my answer shows up later, because it takes so long to “scrub” it…

    • @Henk_H
      @Henk_H หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sha-sta third time typed…. Twice with my explanation, once to ask you to provide email address to respond “offline”…
      My fourth attempt now to ask you to go offline with me… email address, and I’ll retype in MY “environment “…
      I don’t know what TH-cam is doing to me…
      I cannot type anymore, especially on a phone that wants to correct everything I mean and even misspell words… I hate this kind of typing communication… but. I’ll try AWAY from a TH-cam comment forum, if you want…
      For the REALLY fast answer…
      I paid in the 50s… but I really don’t want to say that’s what it’ll cost YOU… my explanation had everything *I* did to make my car **MINE**…
      That’s why I was loathed to give a “short and sweet” answer… we’re not in the 1980s/1990s with the Saturns from GM…

    • @Henk_H
      @Henk_H หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sha-sta well.. ALL MY REPLIES TO YOU ARE BEING WIPED OUT!!!
      I GIVE UP!

  • @jparker1823
    @jparker1823 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex! I have a question that might have you stumped too. How do you reset Eyesight setting on the newer Subaru models? Factory reset on the newer 11.6" seems like it only changes the infotainment/entertainment settings, but the settings under "Car" remain the same. I'm giving my car to the wife and wanted her to start with a clean slate incase she didn't prefer my changes over the factory settings. Thanks!

  • @mgb...
    @mgb... หลายเดือนก่อน

    8:25 talking about Open airness feeling. Jeep rolling by hahahaha

  • @toddstewart3179
    @toddstewart3179 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Alex.

  • @richroj
    @richroj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that was very good Alex, thanks👍

  • @leodon8725
    @leodon8725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex,
    Awsome video on all the new 2025 varieties of Subaru Forester..
    Is 2.0 litre available in Sport model

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! It's all the same powertrain. 2.5L naturally aspirated.

  • @bikingbato8757
    @bikingbato8757 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex, I really appreciate you and the videos that you put up. Thank you. I have a 2025 Forester. I have a question. When you open the spare tire compartment, the is a rectangular plastic thingy. What is it for?

  • @Zanderthelab
    @Zanderthelab 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I sure hope they bring the digital mirror to the 2026 Outback. I doubt they will put it on the wilderness, but it sure would be nice.

  • @shelleycoykendall8878
    @shelleycoykendall8878 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video with info.

  • @bruceobrown534
    @bruceobrown534 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi ya Alex - I am expecting to receive my BRZ tS sometime in August - is there a video coming in the future featuring the 'tS' trim level - especially the infotainment system and how to use the 'Toyota' style cruise control? By the way, I have recommended your videos to numerous Subaru owners to help them understand some of the not-so-obvious features on their vehicles. Love your videos and look forward to each one - even if they don't pertain to my 23 Legacy or my yet-to-receive 24 BRZ. Stay safe and healthy!

  • @karinandphiliplong9337
    @karinandphiliplong9337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you should explain that in Canada (for some odd reason) the Premier is the top of the line model.

    • @ericripley9739
      @ericripley9739 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was going to make a similar comment. The Canadian model lineup is totally different. I have a 17 Outback Touring. Here in Canada it is only mid line but in the USA it is top of the line.

  • @DIYManiacJohnP
    @DIYManiacJohnP 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Odd how in the US you have add on packages... doesnt work that way here in Canada

  • @Bartholomew60
    @Bartholomew60 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For some reason, the wheels and tires on the Limited seem small. I know they're 18s wrapped in 225/55R, but they don't seem to fill the wheel well like the 235/50R/19 on the Sport.
    Is there that much of a difference in diameter between the Limited's wheels/tires and those on the Sport?

  • @mt1183
    @mt1183 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the limited come with park assist?

  • @glacierescape7888
    @glacierescape7888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tree is an option package 51 on the touring. If you get that do you have everything??

  • @mstephens7
    @mstephens7 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Alex. Here’s a question: does the Forrester touring 2025 not come with a Homelink button? If not, what would you suggest I do to get my garage door open both of our clickers have since died I guess I can get one from the manufacturer. I’m a little flummoxed by this.😊

  • @dsharaf
    @dsharaf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it true that Subaru 2025s will go back to using the traditional mechanical Thermostat for engine temperature management?

  • @charlie3851
    @charlie3851 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are the colors the same as the 24 Forester

  • @bobdillard4913
    @bobdillard4913 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Home link, yes or no in the touring?

    • @shelleycoykendall8878
      @shelleycoykendall8878 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m also confused on that one

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@shelleycoykendall8878 @bobdillard4913 as of now, it does not appear to have homelink.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      doesn't appear to have homelink. However, the homelink mirror can be added as an optional accessory on the lower trim levels.

    • @shelleycoykendall8878
      @shelleycoykendall8878 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexpmo from what I’ve seen, I think the home link on the mirror has been replaced with mirror functionality options. Wouldn’t mind seeing more on that.

  • @dencorb
    @dencorb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No X mode on the basic model?

  • @serenityinsilence
    @serenityinsilence 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly on the sport I don’t like the bronze wheels. They could have picked a more subtle color for the accent while retaining the black wheels. I feel like the color clashes with some of the paint options. It really only looks good on the blue.

    • @victreebel170
      @victreebel170 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely looks best on blue, or white. But I personally HATE black wheels so I'm happy with that choice. Just wish it didn't have the same ho-hum powertrain.

  • @jimmyg4818
    @jimmyg4818 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy your videos. Maybe you can help me out. At times my 2023 Outback Touring XT refuses to hookup to CarPlay. When my wife is with me and this happens I try to hookup her phone and it also fails. Is there anything I can do while driving to reset the connection other than shutting the car off and leaving the car for several minutes?

    • @victreebel170
      @victreebel170 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably not. Subaru has had god-awful infotainment for years now.

    • @jimmyg4818
      @jimmyg4818 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@victreebel170 Someone finally replied. Thank you.

  • @MelinaMelina-s2r
    @MelinaMelina-s2r 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recently picked up my 2025 Forester Touring. I notice that when I apply the brakes and the car completes the stop, the car does a slight giggle or vibration (similar to an engine idle). This happens intermittently. Not necessarily at high or low speeds. The car otherwise brakes fine. Auto start/stop is off. Do you know why this would be? Is this normal?

  • @LividCreature
    @LividCreature 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the dual screen setup could have been really interesting on all trims, or as a tech pkg option. But way less ugly, and make them 8” screens or taller and a small separator. Having a less distracting two screen setup with climate and car controls on one and all infotainment on the other. Missed opportunity 🤷

  • @craiglena977
    @craiglena977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex, why my new 2024 Crosstrek break pedal not suppress down while trying to start the car? Thanks!

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sure! I'd recommend having it checked out at a Subaru store to be sure everything is ok

  • @vincentbonica7155
    @vincentbonica7155 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there X Mode in the base trim?

  • @Lilarienne
    @Lilarienne 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just had my 2022 Wilderness edition Forester in for routine service and saw the Limited trim Forester in river rock pearl in the showroom. Very nice color.
    I look forward to seeing your detailed video of the 25 Wilderness edition when it becomes available.

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      One of my favorite colors!

  • @SeanWilson-r6o
    @SeanWilson-r6o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the cheapest trim with power lumbar support?

    • @Henk_H
      @Henk_H 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Premium

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      standard premium op 11 (All but base trim have power seats with lumbar support)

  • @vypir313
    @vypir313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    look at all the room under the hood for a turbo!

    • @vypir313
      @vypir313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got a USB stick that gives me wireless android auto and apple carplay in my 2024 Forester Premium.

  • @jdobe9461
    @jdobe9461 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found out after I got my car that the Forester Touring is the only trim level that doesn't have HOME LINK available. Shame on you Subaru.

  • @Episcleritis
    @Episcleritis 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wilderness?

    • @alexpmo
      @alexpmo  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Subaru hasn't released a 2025 Forester Wilderness yet but I'll post about it once they do!

  • @martinr8278
    @martinr8278 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Certainly glad to see that Subaru is not going all out on battery cars…..not electric folks, they are running batteries. Good to see that there are intelligent brands realizing forced battery mandates aren’t working and battery cars are actually worse on more levels then combustion engines…….research it, just don’t rely on CNN, TH-cam or Biden to tell you that they are great. Forester still one of my favorites along with the crosstrek

    • @victreebel170
      @victreebel170 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There aren't any forced battery mandates. Stop drinking the Fox News kool-aid and do some critical thinking of your own. Christ.

  • @goni274
    @goni274 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok I have to say it. I like this new design. I drove the the Limited twice and love the quiet ride. The OUTSIDE ESPECIALLY the back end and in “The River Rock colour is classy!
    My two knocks however are on the Premium trim and base trim. It is that the seat material on both as well as the door cloth material on both are worse than drab and quite frankly ugly even though the seats are comfortable! That is one thing.
    The other design knock in my mind is the dash design directly in front of the front passenger seat.
    It to me seems to be a rushed, ill thought out fill in add in afterthought! Yes really just a fill in of space and a rather large space at that! It’s ugly to me as well. Have to say it. An example of a better dash cue is found in the NEW Honda CRV.
    This interior trim reminds me of the new Nissan Rogue interiors. Unless you get the top trim in those Rogues, those interiors too are not very appealing especially the door panel material! Don’t spill a soft drink on those doors and or seats in the Rogue or new lower trim Forester.
    Just saying!
    Go Ni

  • @Tanhuaocristiancr
    @Tanhuaocristiancr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For those of us who see you outside the USA, like me from Chile, where Subaru is very popular, could you use the metric system please.

  • @thecleaningteacher638
    @thecleaningteacher638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bad move on Subaru to get rid of the HomeLink 😢😢😢

  • @ehababdulburalfakhory801
    @ehababdulburalfakhory801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cars in USA are way much cheaper than EU ............at leats 10000 EUR diff...........OMG

  • @lisalyons915
    @lisalyons915 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex, I just bought a pre owned 2018 Subaru Forester after waiting months to find the exact model with the exact features and a low price. However, I bought car from a Lexus dealership and no one there knows enough about the car to show me how to use it! Most of your videos are for new cars so where can I find specific videos for my car? There is so much I can't figure out and the manuals didn't help. 🫤 Any suggestions?

    • @cassandravilla531
      @cassandravilla531 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is there a Subaru dealership near you?