2017 Subaru Forester XT - Redline: Top 5 Likes & Dislikes
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- Impressive turbocharged power, sporty handling, and standard AWD make the latest 2017 Forester one highly desirable small SUV among normal consumers and enthusiast alike.
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Am I the only one who thinks the look of the vehicle is super cute??? I love it! Just bought one and I absolutely adore it.
I also consider it one of the best looking SUV's out there. It has a 'real' look, not some cartoonish bullshit like mazda cx-5
Do you still have it? If so, how's ownership been?
I drive the 2018 XT Touring and love it, dark grey with brown leather.. so far no issues and 23k miles. I am original owner.
Your reviews are by far the best out there. Great editing and right to the point, with excellent and efficient dialogue. Thanks for helping me select a new vehicle sir. Cheers!
My 2014 XT has about 58k miles now and has been great. Love the effortless power to get to 40 quickly without having to rev engine. Nicely done Redline.
Does it have stop-start system where engine shuts off at every stop?
A SUBARU REVIEW! FINALLY! Now I'm just going to wait for the Impreza.
Hey Sofyan. I agree with you greatly. I am glad too see the 17 model updates. However, why can't they do a DCT for the turbos at least
if I add a bigger exhaust will it affect gas mileage
test drove a '14 with the 2.0L turbo -- never thought that I'd be OK with a CVT, but I could own that vehicle considering how practical it is combined with the acceleration. The only issue I had with that particular test drive was the softness of the brakes and that could have been specific to the vehicle.
I just wish we could get the 6MT with the 2.0XT, that would be a treat
ThatGearHead Cant have it all.
can you make video up coming 2018 Subaru forester xt premium
It's weird to think how good Subaru's reputation for reliability is when you consider how many issues the previous generation wrx/sti's have had (as well as the generations before them).
It actually feels faster than the STi and equal to the WRX. I test drive all 3, but ended up with the Forester XT due to all the extra creature comforts plus a lot more storage space.
Intro music?
I have one. Visibility is great
that's what I noticed when test driving an XT recently. The rear view mirrors provide excellent coverage, as well.
It'd nice that Subaru still has a CD player in the head unit.
At 3:42 of the video Sofyan dislikes the CVT . This is a disservice to both CR-V and XT shoppers. I drove a new CR-V and the Honda CVT failed to stay in the engine's sweet spot. I drove the Forester, my first reaction was yes, Subaru got the CVT right. When I put my foot into it, the Subaru displays little engine lag, the twin scroll turbo kicks in at a low 2,000 rpm. Subaru says 250 hp comes on at 5,600 rpm. Sounds about right, I'm sure well over 100 mph. I bought brand new the last Forester XT made. That only happened because I drove the Honda CR-V first and came away so disappointed, after being a Honda man for years. You pay a bit more for the Subaru, and get a lot more. Just know the other Korean make and Japanese makes will be in catchup mode for awhile.
Great Redline Top 5, Sofyan! Subaru is definitely in good standing, in the automotive world!
The Forester is beginning to show its age, just a little, but it definitely deserves a look. Pricing is pretty high, but you definitely have to weigh in your needs and wants!
Great video! I cannot wait for your Full Redline Review of the Forester ! 👍🏽
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It never looked new so it's hard to say that it started showing its age now.
sic22l, Hahaha! That is actually very much thw case. I never really saw the Forester as looking "new". It looks more on the dated side. Especially, when compared to its competition (the CX-5, CR-V, Equinox, etc.). Great point you made there, though! 👌🏽
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liking the interior.👍
Need the STI shifter in the XT model.
I have a 2015 6m. Decent motor but could use more power. Why doesn't Subaru offer an intermediate engine between the base and the turbo - say for example a 200 hp normally aspirated four?
The 2.5 n/a 4 cylinder is the biggest and most powerful naturally aspirated 4 cylinder they have. Probably not worth the money to engineer a new one, they will sell the same either way.
@@dillonh321 wish they mounted the 3.6R on a forester, but revised with DI
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It just seemed overkill for a forester.
@@dillonh321 overkill but would be nice, a 2.0XT would be about as fast, but that NA feeling is just a classic
Is the cabin noise much more quieter? I have a 2016 and it's so loud inside on the highway. Not sure if I want to upgrade to the 2017
It is. I upgraded from a 2014 XT Touring time 2018 XT Touring and the quietness is very noticeable. In the 2017 model, they put more sound proofing all over, more door seals, thicker glass, etc. Still not the quietest ride out there but know I enjoy highway rides.
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@@chimvang28 Not true. You don't know what you're talking about.
Doesn't the Mazda CX-5 still offer a stick or did they drop that option when they did the mid cycle refresh?
I don't think it ever did offer a 5MT.
A.J. Heron Actually, yes they used to offer a 6-speed manual on the base Sport trim. I suspect next to no one bought them though so Mazda dropped it entirely for the mid cycle refresh. People just don't want manual transmissions in crossovers in the USA. I just checked though and Mazda still offers a 6-speed manual on the CX-5 in Canada.
Oh ok lol I must not have been paying attention. My gf has a '14 touring so I've only paid attention to those and the GT. I guess their manuals are much more popular on their sedans.
anyone knows if they finally fixed the engine burning oil, some people say yes, some no...seems its less current but still happening on some units
Jo Loui The oil burning only was an issue with the first iterations of the FB series engines. At least as far as the latest Outback and Legacy, the oil burning seems to be a done deal. I'm not sure the Forester is using the newer FB engine (the XT Forester actually uses a version of the FA, not the FB)
thanks for the input
I am torn between the Forester Xt, Ford Edge Titanium or Hyundai Santa 2.4L and perhaps the Cadillac SRX? I am looking at used 2016/2017 low mileage. I wish the Forester for a touring had a few things that should come standard on a touring model at a price around 32k. That's why I started looking at some luxury suv's used 2016 for the same price point! Any thoughts Redline review since you reviewed and test drove all of theses suvs mentioned.
Don't be torn...
There is no back vent ac coz all the crossover has now these days
Are you going to review the new refresh 2018 Subaru WRX STI?
NickBahra24 it's on our list! Just waiting for Subaru to send us one when it enters our local press fleet.
Does Lincoln have any plans of giving you a Continental?
I don't think you can get a manual on a turbo Forester. At least in America the XT only comes with CVT, and the manual is only on the NA 2.5i
Where is Serkan Ister? I'm going to find him!
Love mine in white w brown leather, stickered just over 38k but dealer nocked off almost 4k, great road car, couldn't be happier! Averaging 27mpg, over 30 hwy, so don't let that sway you. Love that Turbo!
Yeah I got 7K (Aus) off the price of mine, and 5 years warranty.
Jerry Slama how much for full tank?
I'm getting one for around that price too.
got a 2017 touring NO EYESIGHT, 31k lmao dealer got ripped a new one
I was just listening to it without looking at the screen and when I heard wrx, I was very confused xD
A six SPD manual fantastic.
Great SUV in functionality but lack in design creativity. Waiting for the new Vizim.
It's a classic. Get one while you can 😎
bro what about the fact that it has symmetrical awd and a boxer engine?
@Hobo I was a Subaru salesman for 4 years up until 2018. You'd be surprised how many consumers wanted to buy a subaru because their family told them they were safe reliable cars and had no information on the technology behind what makes a subaru a subaru.
I understand that the 2018 Forester, Legacy and Outback will get Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Most people don't need a turbo engine to go to work and get groceries.
Sure is very fine. ...would love to own one with stick.
I believe you can still get a FWD Jeep Cherokee 4cyl with a manual.
WRX? lol
It fooled us into thinking it was a WRX several times ;)
Redline Reviews sounds like a vehicle for me
I have this car. Plenty of torque for overtaking. The word to describe it is sporty
Bill H a little detuned but yes
Subaru favors reliability over performance. Just may be a performance offering in the future due to popular demand. It won’t be a screamer but far and away better than what is currently offered.
In the UK its a 2.0 not a 2.5
Anytime he reviews a Japanese car, one dislike is always no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Japanese auto manufactures must not be fans of it.
Honda and Subaru are the first Japanese manufacturers to add them.
Toyota will be the first brand to incorporate a new third party system. So I wouldn't say they're completely behind the times.
They should put a low range stick, but The drunk Japanese guy who make the configurations will fail also in this!
some added comments from an owner of exactly the same car, after 7,000 mi and 6 mo.: I've been rather annoyed by the behavior of some of the electronic features, and dealer/mfr inability to understand and explain them. such as, auto headlight sensitivity is adjustable, but which way is which? why does car not auto-relock after a butt-unlock? why does car not auto-lock on driveaway even as an option? power tailgate is slow and gets confused mirrors not included in seat memory message board and beeper get totally confused after an ignition cycling with no engine start (like to listen to radio while cleaning interior) ditto if you turn off engine before shifting to Park setting clock to daylight savings is exasperatingly confusing and being a retired geek with time to spend, I've taken it to the drag strip to compare against my '14 A5 cabrio, and despite +30 hp and -350 lb weight, the Forester is only -0.1 sec and +2.0 mph faster in the 1/4 mile -- implicating the CVT again? And impressively the Audi gets +3 or +4 mpg at all constant highway speeds compared to the Subaru, which I've carefully measured and calibrated.
The Audi relocking itself if you don't make it to the car fast enough drives me insane. As for the speed thing, one thing about VW/Audi/BMW and even some other manufacturers is that they lie through their teeth about the rated horsepower. My 2.0T A3 makes more to the wheels than they claim at the crank, so that might explain some of that. Their logic is that a turbo motor's output can be dependent on a number of variables (for example, the 1.4T in the cruze is known to be gutless in hot weather on regular unleaded) so the germans rate on a worst case basis. Also you're comparing a car MPG to an SUV with over 8 inches of ground clearance. It's not really a valid comparison. If it really won't lock itself when you drive off I'll admit that is totally bizarre. Then again so is the fact that the only form of childlock I can tell is on my Audi is that the rear doors take two pulls, as if children wouldn't do that. Thankfully I'm 22 so the car will be gone before it's an issue.
interesting comments, thanks
Forgot to add, if you push the sunroof button one more time, it will open more, then when closed the cover will close w it! One less motor to stop working, what will Subaru come up w next?
Wished the interior was like the cx5
WTF really? no no no.... no need for the downtuned ipad in the middle of my panel.
Bought a used 2017 $18300. 2.5i Touring.
So you've been reviewing the WRX this whole time?? Lol
Your complaint of lag with tip-in sounds like you haven't tried the S# mode. Throttle response is immediate. ;)
Robert LeBlanc My mom has a 2013 Outback and honestly the tip in on that car is way too overkill. If you breathe on the gas pedal it shoots off.
Is it the 3.6R?
Complaining about an auto dimming mirror really????
Delonte is my daddy lebron was that necessary
Subaru, please put the 2.0T in the Outback!
wish granted
a loaded Kia Sportage SX over this all day. That is a hard pulling turbo with torque vectoring awd and a geared transmission
Ah, no. Full time AWD alone kicks the Sportage aside. The Forester XT has more HP, more lbs of torque, more room, better handling and ride and better interior. Sportage not even close to Forester XT.
Didn't look like a panoramic sunroof.
This car is pure sex
I believe the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers the manual in the base models unless that was discontinued
JustinLandestoy too bad it's a piece of shit like most of mitsubishi's current car line up.
Doesn't the Turbo engine require premium? Kills it for me right there. I'm a regular kind a guy. I'm already paying a little extra at the pump because I have to run E0. My Nissan pickup is old enough it does like E10.
Nobody buys the turbo model and the base motor is awful. A coworker of mine has a 17 and it's so slow with cvt and the interior has too much cheap plastic. I would only buy this car in top trim, but 36K is steep for this car
6-speed manual... too bad it's not on the XT
No compliants about the design? This thing already looks 10-15 years old, inside and out.
It has the same design aesthetic of every other vehicle in the segment. In fact, all the competition seems to have copied Subaru's look to some degree.
What? Noono copied such bland and gutless design.
Can u stop ONLY reviewing top models??? trying some med trim please, cause the top model aint the most selling in the line up.
Press cars are almost always top of the line models, we simply take whatever the manufacturer has in the fleet for our local area.
Cvt lag…. It’s called having a turbo… Subaru a small company… doesn’t this guy know anything about the car? Awful review felt “very” half assed
Horrible review ! Test the 2.5 or the 2.0 turbo. Don’t combine the two. Such a weak review…. I used to value your opinion but not anymore! Lost a subscriber
I have watched a couple of your videos and all I see most of the time is your face and hardly the vehicle. Might be a good podcast, but a review video? hardly.
Subaru = WRX lol
The styling is so bland
Subarus are bad cars because my grandma is have trouble with a 2009 forester and oil is leaking they say that happens a lot to Subaru's
Lost interest as soon as I heard "CVT"
Very, very....very! How many more "very" you can use????
Crv is better