2019 Subaru Forester Sport - POV Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.พ. 2019
- MSRP: From $28,795
Horsepower: 182 hp
MPG: 26 city / 33 highway
Towing capacity: 1,500 lbs
Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
Dimensions: 182″ L x 71″ W x 68″ H
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We have had our 2019 Limited for about 3 months now, we absolutely love it! We live in the mountains of NC and the power is totally sufficient for our area, the gas mileage in great 30- 32 average. Don’t notice highway wind noise at all. The safety features are outstanding . Adaptive headlights are so cool. Extremely comfortable for me driving and as passenger I’m 6.2 . Apple car play works great. Just love this car. It also did great in the snow we had. I traded my Silverado for it and I have no regrets at all.
That's great to hear about your new Crosstrek. I really have researched this SUV, and it really is above anything else in its class. Many people have said it lacks the power, yet many have said it does very well with the power it has. It also can tow 1500lbs. No other vehicle in its class is recommended for towing any capacity. Everything about the Crosstrek I like. The new global platform has really improved dramatically from the previous generation. Lexus always tops the list every year for decades now. Toyota second Mazda jumping 10 spots to 3 and Subaru was 4th for 2018. Consumers Reports named Subaru as the best companies for 2018. Mainly because of the Forester and yes, the Crosstrek. They also said that the Crosstrek was the most reliable vehicle in the Subaru lineup
@@bradcreber75 i agree with everything you said.
And the most reliable car Subaru has ever made is the old 1999 2.0 Forester.
No head gasket issues.
Engine will run no matter what.
Both manual and automatic transmission are built well and will last the vehicle's life if maintained properly.
My dad had such beast , now has a 2007 Forester.
I am about to buy a 1999-2001 Auto.
They are just great cars!
It is so slow, they should change the name from sport to static.
Any update?
I don’t expect a lot of power from this car. This car was made for driving in the city and take your family to National Park for camping. It should have great MPG and some off road capability. If they make more power then you have less MPG and if you have less MPG then it is better to get full size SUV truck. So… it makes sense that this car was built very well for its class.
I love how you took extended time letting us listening to the sound system with our headphones! Keep it up man:)
I actually really enjoyed the background music you played while scrolling through all the different things. The sound quality made it feel like you edited it in after lol.
Try it again? Do it!
I really appreciate the sound quality demonstration on the H/K Audio system! Not a lot of car reviewers show what the sound system sounds like.
Probably because copyright problems.
@@rhinonaryder6136 yes but they could use NCS music
Out of curiousity what can you really get out of a video demo on it? There's so many variables between the microphone(s) used to record it, audio/video compression from TH-cam, the speakers or headphones you listen to it on that I wonder how valuable an audio demo really is when you're not in the car itself.
Damn topher I love the reviews with your unique audio.....just great
Finally someone who does a good review and reviews the sound system!
Best review of the Forester Sport. I'm sold!
You have such a relaxing voice! Love the commentary and setup.
I’m taking delivery of my Subi-Forester on Tuesday I can’t wait.
Hey there! You don’t know me but I just wanted to say that you don’t know it but thanks for teaching me how to drive on the highway! All the POV vids I watch as a teen car enthusiast really helps. Thank youu :) ur my fav to watch on yt when I have nothing to do!
I gotta say when I watch WR I am looking for your review really. Here it is.
Nice review! As my first Subaru (Forester 2.5i base), I find it to be among the most satisfying, comfortable SUV's I've ever driven...and that's coming from a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Cherokee, a Toyota RAV4 and a Highlander. And it certainly has the most visibility, as well as most confident all-the-time AWD. Of course, other SUVs may have more horsepower, but I feel that this CVT engine is more than adequate, if not a speed demon. Regarding "wind noise", I find the base model to be very quiet at all speeds...just a guess, but perhaps the moonroof contributes a bit to the wind noise at highway speeds?
This looks like a really good car for someone who doesn't care about preformance to much.
Really appreciated the sound quality demonstration!!
I wish Subaru would put their new 2.4T engine in the new Forester for next year.
If you want a turbo get a VW GLI.
Hopefully 2021 😭
@@RCGJR_ nope 2022 😋
big WOOOOW of the sound system
You keep describing a “radar guided” cruise control. Subaru’s EyeSight with adaptive cruise control is wholly camera based (and very capable) and does not utilize radars as some other manufacturers do. Not a huge thing but that is the correct spec.
The sound demonstration is great! I wonder if it’s possible to keep the tracks consistent from review to review, so we’d have a sense of comparative audio quality?
Excellent job for putting the specs in the description.
Great demonstration of the sound system, the H/K audio is one of the best in the business. My 14 Outback’s system is almost as good as the M. Levinson in my parents Lexus
Nice! I’m looking at this exact vehicle. And thanks to you I just bought the song Pink Mirrors!
Great video! Best Subaru Sport Forester one out there! Ordered a pearl blue sport which will be delivered beginning of March.
I really appreciate the POV driving test and cornering. Reminds me of old school Gran Turismo. Haha.
First Subaru for me. Of course I wanted a WRX or STi, but with a 11 month old and a wonderful wife to imply common sense, the forester looked like an okay comprise. 😅 We have a 2017 Honda CR-V, so I will update with a comparison.
This car in a manual would've sold me. Sad to see Subaru removing the manual option in the Forester
Ryan Gromoll you can still get a 2018 in manual. Thats something.
My brother just bought the same model except the exterior is a beautiful dark navy blue. This car is really nice and I've never been a Subaru person.
Love your videos man.
Watched the nighttime drive the other day. You're killing me 😆 It's not a radar cruise control. Eyesight! Like the music choices. 👍
It's adaptive cruise control. Many critics have said it's one of the best out there.
I like the Speedmaster on your wrist!
I pretended I was watching a movie when the music was playing. Well done!
Not crazy about the orange trim on the outside and interior... it makes a statement on behalf of the owner, and detracts from the overall versatility of the vehicle in certain situations.
Please do the crv ex, im very interested how it compares to this new forester. Also how many watts/speakers is the sound system in this trim?
Great job, man.
I had one of these as a loaner for the day while my 2019 Crosstrek was in for routine service. The steering was appreciably numb causing the car to be all over the road.Couldn't wait to get my Crosstrek back.
Allan Gore the crosstrek, or XV in the UK is the best car in their range in my opinion. Wish they did better colours though. The special edition metallic green they do on the Outback would be nice.
Allan Gore Because the Crosstrek is a go-cart, this is a small SUV.
Love the videos man. My Forester handles amazing but it's the 18 so the suspension isn't so looked into compared to the 19. The sport isn't sporty at all lol it feels like my 2.5i but it's capable and has the power to move it self out the way . I put an exhaust and swaybars it's has enough power to have fun it.
Excellent video! I liked your style and presentation of the vehicle, best one by far in my opinion.
Love the vids
Do you do pov review for winding road magazine as well?
Damn, I could actually tell that it was pretty good sound system thru the video
Did you do one with the winding road magazine? Because you are in the exact same car, place, and wearing the same wristwatch as the guy in that video. Did you make two of these?
I'm watching in 2023 and that 2019 MSRP hurts my soul. If I knew the world was going to hell in 2020, i would of bought a forester and a house before everything became unobtainable.
Can you only see roll in a touring trim? I can only seem to see pitch in my Sport.
Nice ride. Cant wait till my current lease to expire so I can get me one.
Have test driven a forester xt or an outback?
Your choice of music makes the audio portion of this review seem so much more dramatic.
I love the interior. The steering wheel looks so nice
On every forester page i see ur comment
Super Man “every forester page” lol
@@eljayy91 you like it more than wrx sti?
@@eljayy91 in Facebook what is your name
That audio sounds awesome over my computer speakers! I wish this was an option on the Premium model.
I feel as if a proper sport model demands at least some actual bump in power, modest as it may be. Something more than red/orange trim, certainly.
how is this compared to the 19 rav 4?
This looks like it could be in Wisconsin...
we pick up our new Forester Sport (in Magnetite Gray) in 2 weeks!
Is the door trim still hard plastic? I predict 2.4t soon, people who will buy these now and get upset later. Toyota and subaru love doing it. From personal experiences.
Hey The Topher! What are your thoughts of the power?
Does it have enough BASS?
Does anyone know why it was beeping so much?
Does it have a car starter ?
New Forester lets go! :O
dude i see you everywhere on like all the videos i watch lol
Why do you like this 2.5 and dont like the same in legacy ?
is it better than a kia sportage?
Sounds weird at slow speeds. Like a Diesel truck. But it does get and go quick
Well done.
What's up with the fake shifts Subaru? Beats the purpose of cvt.
Havnt seen anyone mention that the back seats recline
9:30 wait is that all it got or he was taking it easily??
Please do a video on the Subaru Ascent next ☺️
Toyota rav4 or subaru forester?
Hmm, they must have improved the lane centering with the 2020 Forester. Mine stays rock solid in the lane when I turn it on.
Yea, they did, I've got the '19 and it will only nudge you if you start crossing the line, the '20s will keep you centered. I don't use it anyway, it has almost caused me to get into so many accidents around my city Haha
Holy shit? When you played the music in the car's stereo, it almost sounded like it was added in post prod! I'm on board if this becomes a thing moving forward.
Based on the license plate, I noticed that this car is the same as the one tested by 'Everyday Driver' Feb 7, 2019
I'm in the market for a vehicle of this type and have been wondering how well Subaru holds up over the years.
Will hopefully keep the thing 10 or more years as I hate car shopping.
The Forester Sport seems to be about the perfect choice, if it holds up.
777nsl CVT. nuff said.
I bought a '15 Premium brand new, just handed it off as kids' first car 8 years later with 70k+ miles on it. New tires at 35k, at 40k heat shield rattled the bolts completely loose and was laying on the exhaust manifold, dealer fixed for free, windshield cracked from outer edge in due to using front defroster for too long (common subaru issue, thin glass), new rear brakes at 65k. New plugs at 60k, didnt need changed and looked new. Oil changes and filters every 5k.
wind noise would end me, I have extremely sensitive ears. What are some of the comfy quiet vehicles that you have sampled(under 40k)??
Koato A Lexus or a Lincoln
Used Genesis's G80s.
Honda passport
New rav4 is bad too. Had one for a day, more wind noise than previous gen. It was head pounding.
Mazda CX-5 is best in class with noise of non luxury brands
haha, fall'in love with that song
All they gotta do is slap smth hybrid into it to make it at or above 200 hp. I’d live with the CVT it just needs a lil more oommph to get it to 60 in less than 8 seconds. That’s livable imo.
I'm lookin for the most value for money suv (awd/4wd) in the 35-36k budget... Finalised b/w forester and rav4 adventure... Can anybody pls advice regarding the better buy?
@Ladies you mean the Toyota? Subaru is reliable but the repair bill will be much higher than toyota when the time comes. Overall reliability toyota is number 1
Under powered and CVT. I'd get a pre owned RDX over this
I was in the same boat between this, xc40, and rav4 hybrid - got a steal on the 2019 3.6R Limited and no regrets. It’s insane smooth and quiet.
Buy an older model xt that has been taken care of, you will enjoy it much more
TheBananaExpress its a guzzler
I considered the new Forester, but I liked the ride of the Outback. That's what I purchased.
Should I get this or 2019 Rav4? Please help.
Drey Somersol none
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate next?
How would you say it compares to the Jeep Compass?
Consumers Reports named the Jeep Compass as the top ten worst vehicles for 2018. The Forester one of the best, and Consumer Reports named Subaru as the best company for 2018 because of the new global platform Forester.
I loved Subaru so much. But it’s always lacking of power for SUV. Although there’s an option for turbo. But don’t like turbo either. I like the natural aspirated engine.
thats all good and all....
But does it have a TURBO?
Villkar no it doesnt. If you cant understand why, then you dont understand the brand.
yoi did not have to hold the start button for it to start
should have done it dual exhaust
Over the video when you nail her she’s really noisy, as if you had the windows open. It’s could use a turbo and manual transmission other then that it seems like an awesome suv
paddle shifting cvt's need a punch to the groin. gated manuals or nothing. #GetAnEngine
The Subaru trunk floor mats looks like there’s bamboo on them lol
They are bamboo! :)
I would honestly consider this car if it weren’t for the underpowered engine that doesn’t fit the sport name
I agree. They only sold 95% of the base engines and that's why they discontinued the turbo. If I was the CEO, I'd probably stop production too of the turbo if nobody is buying them. The Forester competes with the other base engines in the Honda CRV and Mazda CX-5. Plus it's getting as good if not better gas mileage than those with FWD. 29mpg combined. I never liked Subaru's before. Now with the Global platform and new interiors, I'm taking a serious look at the Forester and even the Crosstrek. I'm very impressed with the interior. Don't care about exterior anyways, I'm in the car all the time. I've been a Honda guy for many years. Subaru has upped it's game dramatically. CVT transmission is also very good. As good or as good as Honda. Looks like the power is going to do the job, even on the highway. Looks like it handles extremely well. You can't argue with that AWD system. One of the best in the business. Not on demand or proactive like Honda CRV or Mazda CX-5. Yes, I will definitely be taking a serious look into the Subaru. "Confidence in Motion", which I need in our winter weather here in Toronto Canada. This year was one of the worst. My Honda Accord doesn't have any grip or stability of a AWD, even with snows on, its tail end goes out no matter how slow I'm turning a corner. Terrible getting up my driveway because the guys I've paid to shovel it come when it's already knew deep. Plus no ground clearance like the 8.7 inches that will help get over the snow bank after the street plow has been by. You still have to be a good and responsible driver in any vehicle, no matter what AWD has to offer. I see them still in a ditch snowbank because they are too confident that the AWD will get them through anything the winter throws at them. They drive way too fast. Another great feature of the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek is the X-Mode. That will definitely get me up the driveway and through any unplowed street.
Knee deep I meant to say.
Correcting myself because everyone seems to be a critic of any kind of tiny error. I've found on every video review someone is always a critic and won't let people have there say or opinions heard.
Brad Creber Yeah all that is true, I just wish something even like the ascent motor would be optional just on this trim level or something to make the image but I guess it makes sense if it wasn’t selling. The symmetrical awd is definitely something that puts Subaru ahead of the competition, it’s definitely nice to know that you have it if you ever get in a dicy situation. I’m up here too in northern Michigan and my old 03 crv does pretty great in the snow. I would definitely take the forester above the others in it’s class but I’m making the decision if I want to go up a class and consider a Grand Cherokee or the new passport.
@@bena1549 Hi Ben, The new Honda Passport looks really nice and has very good reviews so far. Either Grand Cherokee or Passport would be an excellent choice. I still haven't made up my mind. Still considering the CRV, and even the Crosstrek, Forester, Mazda CX-5 and Honda Passport possibly. I might even treat myself to the Acura RDX A-Spec. Many great vehicles out there today to choose from. Your 03 CRV, is a great SUV, and I hope you enjoy either of those choices being a Jeep or the new Passport
Is the Adaptive Cruise Control full speed range?
Speaking from first hand experience, yes. It will go from top speed down to a complete stop.
@@Agent4054 The question is after complete stop, will it resume from stop or it need to manually reach certain speed to qualify resume?
abghere you just pop the button on the steering wheel when traffic ahead starts moving and it will resume to its previous setting.
Looks pretty spacious up in the front
No manual anymore...big oof
My 07 2.5i legacy is more “sport” than this. Why Subaru?
can you test drive vw passat with manual transmission?
This thing gets less SUV and more car with each update.
What do you mean
Hou7226 each generation looks more and more like a car. Less and less rugged.
@@perrinayebarra never looked very rugged to begin with I think.. At least this looks more rugged than the previous one but we'll see how it lasts.
187 hp is kinda low for a vehicle that size especially being a sport trim
Sir, I have the base model (same engine), and IMHO, it's more than sufficient for typical city and/or highway driving. (I'm not a "sports car guy", so I do realize that it's not a sports car (despite the "Sport" moniker), but I don't think that's its' purpose. As the reviewer noted, it gets the job done, in relative comfort and safety.
The HP is about the same or more than the base engines of the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, and CX-5. The weight isn't anymore than the competition in its class. Mazda CX-5 is heavier. CRV slightly less than the Forester. Why put a turbo in when only 5% purchased them? Doesn't make good business sense for a company to make a turbo nobody wants. 95%, of consumers are happy with the previous generation non turbo version. Now the new global platform is even better with more power than before and direct injection. This new global platform Forester competes with the competition and looks like to be more than adequate power. If you want turbo, I guess you can up with the Honda's small 1.5 litre or the new bigger turbo Mazda CX-5.
I need headphones lol
2019 Toyota rav4 next?
yas!
Very nice car, I love it.....
cx 5 or this one?
cx-5, it's way more fun to drive.
@@muyaho420 Are subaru cvts that boring to drive? haha
@@dornierserctajon8094 Test drive both but Forester is sluggish. It's a practical SUV with great AWD but... I just really dislike CVT.
Get rid of the fake gear shift and it should be a little bit more faster. In other words, let a CVT be a CVT.
It's not a "fake" gearshift (regardless of what the reviewer says). The CVT is actually changing between preset gear ratios to eliminate the loud, droning sound of earlier CVTs - that most people dislike.
They should have kept the XT version, then called it a Sport. Too under powered for my liking. Nice colour combo, though.
2019 Ford Escape?? Or 2019 ford fusion!!
11:30 he missed the turn
No additional performance in the "Sport" version is a FAIL.
Rob L. Better off with the XV for less money
I'll tell you what I tell every car reviewer. When you sit in the back seat, tell us how tall you are so we can really see how much room is in the back seat