2022 Subaru Forester X Sport review

We head to the forest in the new Subaru Forester X Sport. Now in its 5th Generation the Forester has move from being a capable crossover to an even more capable SUV. With X driving modes and driver recognition, it's ready to take you on an adventure.
Review chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Exterior Walkaround (Dave)
2:58 - Powertrain and Performance (Dave)
3:51 - Interior (Matt)
5:52 - Infotainment/Instrumentation (Matt)
10:46 - Driving impressions (Dave/Matt)
18:44 - Summary and Close
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[@voytech5776]

Very, very good and helpful Subaru Forester test! 👍 Greetings from Poland 😁👋

[@TarmacLife]

Thanks, appreciate the positive vibes

[@farfymcdoogle3461]

I have one on order. Trading in my 2020 Forester sport

[@TarmacLife]

Great to hear. Keep us posted on your thoughts when you get it.

[@ShAmW0W808]

I actually traded in my 17 Sti for this car. Can’t wait for June to come

[@TarmacLife]

Cool, let us know what you think

[@michaelzo5428]

Why not wildness

[@TheManChise]

I like the orange..next time tell us all the colors it comes in..

[@TarmacLife]

Thanks for watching and feedback, always appreciate it

[@peterpacciani666]

*no manual transmission no party*

[@TarmacLife]

Haha, the CVT is not our fave transmission ootion

[@HODL.BTC.]

I sold my 2021 manual WRX for a 2023 auto Forester Sport. Manual is a pain to drive most of the time. I've got a family and don't need the extra effort shifting gears driving around. Never thought the day would come!

[@iamzedabby]

Poor review.

[@TarmacLife]

Because?

[@iamzedabby]

@Tarmac Life I do not mean to be rude. In my opinion as a viewer, I often want precise and detailed review.
Often starts in the exterior, what are the changes and new bits and bops. More b-rolls, detailed close up shots, you could provide your own insights as well.
Exterior, again, b-rolls, close up shots that shows the detail of the car, then explain the new added features and so on. The built-quality material, the practicality, the second row, the headroom and knee-room, the boot, again B-ROLLS, detailed close up shots.
I've noticed that you guys did an improv which is not bad, but reviews should be organize and precise as the purpose of the review is to provide information to the viewers and potential buyers of the car. So a quick brief explanation to the car's feature and system will do, then provide a short insight.
There are tons of reviews for this car, but some do miss out the salient parts. Reviews are made to give the viewers a digital experience of like being personally there and digitally seeing the car for ourselves, there are local showrooms but some of the viewers that are watching this can't even afford to buy the car which in some way their dream car. That's my opinion and I guess some viewers feel the same, nevertheless, your channel, your rules. Goodluck.

[@TarmacLife]

@@iamzedabby Thanks for taking the time to respond (your reply got stuck in 'held comments'). It's always hard to get across the points that we see as interesting and salient vs say someone that maybe owns a previous generation and has specific need, and also try to keep it entertaining enough to hold interest to the end. We are also trying to be a little 'different' as often by the time we get the vehicle here in NZ, most reviews are already out there - so we are looking to out some local Kiwiana/personality into the mix (and also keep it as succinct as possible). This model is more of a facelift so rather than just covering the new bits we tried to expand the information to those that were less aware. Anyway, as I said, thanks so much for taking the time to be specific in what you're looking for in a review.