Why BUY the 2019 Subaru Forester Sport over the Forester Premium?
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- The 2019 Subaru Forester is here and it is all new. Now sitting on Subaru's Global Platform with a revised exterior and interior. The Forester has many trim levels. Watch as I compare the Forester Premium to the Forester Sport. Does the Sport live up to it's name? You be the judge!
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I really enjoy the honesty in the design aspects of each car. Im shopping for my next car so all these are super helpful!
That really means a lot Alex! Thank you for saying that!
Hi Joe, many thanks for the thorough inciteful reviews on the Forester Brand, you have definitely influenced me, I'm waiting for the Labour Day sale, I decided on
the Forester Sport (Silver with package 2/premium audio) as I am approaching 62 years of age, this will give me easy access in and out, solid SUV all-around.
Honesty the best type of review out there. There a LOT of info here and thats what i wanted.
Bought the Sports a month ago and couldn't be happier.
We did add a bunch of packages. For example, my infotainment is actually bigger than the standard one. All weather, package, we have the crossbars on top, just little extra things that make it SO much better.
It was like $6k on add ons.
36k out the door, taxes registration and everything.
It has the Sports looks with the Touring feeling. 👌
Great Review, subscribed
Congrats Issac! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
LOVE the Forester. I opted for the Limited this time around rather than the Sport. The Sport has a really great color blue available the Limited doesn't, the only real difference is that it has the ability to manually shift using paddles on the steering column. That just wasn't as important to me. I do love the orange accents on the body. They're a nice touch!
10/10 review man. Absolutely phenomenal. Keep up the good work. Will definitely be going to your videos for future car reviews.
That is so really awesome of you to say! Thank you for your support and joining this journey with me!
This was a wonderful review and has given me a good take on the Sport model which I'm inclined to lease. Thanks!
I ams so glad that I could share them with you!
I just picked myself up the sport, and I love it!
Congrats Matt! Well done!
Me too, love it as well
Still like it?
@@micahpowers2614 i love it!
Does it come with the Harmon Kardon sound system?
Best thorough walkthrough I’ve seen! Getting the premium next week. I can’t stand orange! Lol
Thanks for taking the time to watch and say that! Congrats on your new Forester! I totally get the dislike for the Orange!
One of the best YT on Subaru Forester comparisons out there.
Actually the rear spoiler surround is a little different of the sport. It comes down around the rear window and adds a small lip over the badge on the rear tailgate. I really like the Forester Sport. Currently drive a MK7 GTI and seriously considering the Sport as a replacement vehicle. As always. Great job guys.
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
This is my dream crossover, Joe!!!
I am so glad to share it with you!
The Sport should definitely have a turbo and dual exhaust.
I totally agree with you!
Yeah, I really hope they are preparing STI version of Forester and that's why we don't get turbo right away. Not every family vehicle needs to be fast but around 10 sec to 60 is really slow. Add few passengers and some cargo and that Forester is pretty dead in traffic.
40k later...
Consumer report says 8.5 zero to sixty (crosstrek is 10 something). Seems fine to me.
Motor Trend got 9.6 sec to 60mph, so I guess it depends who tested 8t and in what conditions.
Outstanding review Joe!! You are so good bro, super entertaining to watch, even for me not being a Subaru fan. I think the main reason I watch this review was to know how many cupholders it has. Lol.
That really means so much to hear! You have been here since the start! I am glad to have you on this ride!
Thank you. We're preparing to buy the Forester Sport model. You supported our decision.
Thanks Mark! I am glad that I could help!
Found you today...You do very good reviews. Subscribed.
I was at my Auto show this week, and the Forestor and Legacy fitted me perfectly compared to any other make/model.
That is so great to hear! What did you think of the new 2020 Legacy?
Really like the reviews like these. I'm in the market for a new car looking into getting the touring model
I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you for watching!
Def needed this review or idea of some of the changes before i go into subaru this weekend!
Thank you so much fro letting me share it with you!
I wasn’t too sure about those snowflake pattern wheels on the premium looking at pictures and video but in person they look pretty good.
I agree with you! They are not too bad!
Fabulous comparison/review. I'm sold on the Sport!
Very good assessment of the Forester look and feel. Thanks.
Late to the party, but love your reviews Joe. I haven’t bought a car in a long time, but my GF and I are ready. It was between the CX-5 and the Forester, but for an older guy like me blind spots on the CX were just too much to overcome. And the Forester to me has a smoother ride. Also CX has harder to use infotainment, and we like the way the Forester console lights up the cabin so to speak. Waiting for a Sport just like one in your vid with right price. All black with detailing makes the boxier look seem more like chillin SUV. I’ll probably get a zonk for using chillin 😎 but what the hell. Thanks again Joe very helpful.
Thank you. Good video. I love the orange trim!
Do have the black sport 2019 model with the orange trim, one good thing is easy to find the Forester Sport in a crowded parking lot, the orange on the roof rails stand out. No complaints yet at all in driving it 2500 miles, the pickup while not blazing fast like a turbo or V6 seems to be pretty good no complaints there.
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
I absolutely love my 2019 Subaru Sport! That orange trim is the business! It's just enough fancy for me. I got mine in the dark navy. It's not so flashy as getting the Premium with the shiny wheels and and trim. I also didn't want leather seats. I could say so much more but all in all I'm happy with my purchase!
Congrats on your purchase! gotta love that orange trim!!
Love the way you compared the two trims. This is the type comparison review that a shopper needs. Thanks
Thank you so much for saying that! It really means a lot!
Agree with your comments on this one, love the sport, thanks Subaru for the blackout look, love how it looks with the red, but man why not the turbo engine, that's a disappointment, also the infotainment. Other than that, I like it. Great video Joe, 👍👌
Thank you for sharing and touching on some great points! The XT engine in this new Forester would be a hoot!
It's ORANGE, not red!
@@robertmeigs5176 red
I like that you give your genuine opinion
I really appreciate you saying that! it really means a lot!
Nice comparison review, thx!
Really like my Forester Sport more and more each day.
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
What color did you get? Im going to get my for my birthday (:
Same, I have had mine since late November and love it. Not sure why people talk about the power of this Forester Sport. It has more then enough pickup and power in all driving situations. I don't plan on racing my SUV, so the power is perfect. I got the dark blue one and it looks really nice in the sun and without.
Me too. I have the Blue Pearl and its lovely😍
Lol there’s nothing “sporty” about it. You should’ve bought a 17-18 Forester XT.
With how hot it's been in the NE this summer, in glad the sport is not full leather. Never thought I'd say that, but here we are! Lol
Great review!
I went with the premium in white…the sport is really nice in white with those black wheels but I couldn’t get past all of the orange on it. I do love mine though
Same. I cant stand all those red/orange trim peices
Great review!
Thanks Darnius for saying that!
Having Forester Sport for close a year. Every time my friends who owns Toyota,Nissan,Hyundai etc SUV look at my car, they feel the styling just standout from rest of main stream SUV. Cannot be happier about the purchase
The hole in the roof (moonroof) in most trim levels meant the only option for me was the 2019 Forester base. I added the aluminum road wheel package and am happy with it.
Thanks for sharing that info Jim from your experience.
I'm in the same thought group as you, I shake my head when I look at trim levels of Subaru. I'm like, why the hell do I have to buy a high end Forester just to get Fog Lamps, I live in the Country/Rural area of Florida and Fog Lamps or Driving Lamps are exceedingly important but I'm not spending 5-8 thousand more on a truck/SUV to get Fog Lamps. Heck I can go to local 4WD/Off road truck store and spend a couple hundred bucks and get Fog Lamps/Driving Lamps installed. As you did, so did I, I purchased a base trim level with Alloy Package and All Weather Package on my 2018 Forester because I didn't want all the bells and whistles.
I feel the back seats should be like the older Forester XT, they have a automatic button towards the trunk of the car so you dont have to lean over everything inside the back just to put the rear seats down. I agree the trunk space should definitely come stock with the rear seat back protectors as well as the rear all weather floor mat.
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Just open the back door and drop the seats. No reason to reach over the stuff in back. I'm on my second Forester and just reach in the door to pop the seat backs.
Nice I love what Subaru has done with the sport version. Honestly it has to be in the top 10 best looking crossover for the 2019 model year. Nice touch.
Another great video.
I am so glad that you liked this one! Thank you so much for watching!
True. The forester's exterieur is perfect.
As a Forester fan and a subaru sales woman, some facts are a little off but not by much. An XT sport would have been amazing but Im in love with the sport and plan on buying one myself in the Dark Grey Metallic with the fully loaded package with the bigger multimedia screen, auto rear gate and Harmon Kardon. They did great updates to the redesign. Im tall so I LOVE the forester. Its perfect to me
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
My concern with dropping the 2.0T into it would be, what would the price difference have been with it? Unfortunately Subaru shot themselves in the foot with the FXT in the last generation by making a highly decontented premium version and didn't allow for any option packages then skipping to a touring trim for it with a rather hefty price jump. Top that with Subaru still not being able to get their 2.0T to comfortably take regular gas. Maybe once the 2.4T gets some traction, they'll drop it into the Forester, since we all know it's replacing the H6 in the next Legacy/Outback redesign; It has to.
The only way I could have seen the XT model working out is if Subaru did the 2.5 as the only option for the base model, offering it as an option on the Premium, then making it standard in the sport thru touring models. My lease on my 16 Legacy is up in a few short months, and I am getting a Forester Sport as well; Probably in the blue, and it can't come a day too soon. Love my Legacy, but I miss sitting up high, and can finally get what I want without jumping to the Limited trim for anything. I don't want full leather, but LED headlights, eyesight, and Harman Kardon are requirements for me. I HATE the leather in my Legacy.
Eyzhuh B I own he exact model you mention, dark great, upgraded tech and HK speakers ect. It’s been a great car so especially for about 32,700ish.
The 2.4 turbo in the Forester would be fantastic and we'd be a buyer. It would appeal to both types of buyers: those that want a Sport model with the extra performance to truly be called SPORT and those of us that would buy an upper trim, Touring or Limited trim and want a stronger engine to feel safer in emergency situations or when traveling fully loaded and climbing hills. My fear is that Subaru will keep the Forester limited to the base engine only to sell more Ascents and Outbacks; then 3 to 4 years from now, they will finally offer it to boost the then older-looking Forester's sagging sales. With a buying window of just the next 2 years, I can't wait till then.
He didn't mention the turn signals are in the side mirrors in the Sport. Good review though since I'm trying to decide which one. The padding on the arm rest and head rest was great information!
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
I going to pick one up tomorrow. I'm trading in a 2006 Premium. Funny, it has fog lights and turn signals in the side mirrors.
I got the Limited. It's about the same price as the Sport with leather interior. I like it a lot more. 8" info. screen too.
Just bought the wife a loaded Impreza limited 5 door. I think this may be my next car!
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Raiti, you’ve been hitting the gym huh? Oh and as always nice review!
Thanks for your awesome support!
I was compare shopping these two in 2021 and they shuffle the features a bit. The biggest difference is the dual x-mode but even living in the northeast I don't think I'll be needing it. I opted for the premium with blind spot monitoring and power liftgate . the price is actually a tad less for the sport but I can't handle the orange vent surround. Plus I think the 17" tires will ride a bit softer for my aging tush and a bit less expensive when it comes to replace the tires.
I like , i like , I like, really like the Sport model too ....that's why I subscribed lol 😉
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching! It's great to have you on this journey with me!
Excellent comparison. You highlighted just what I was wondering about. THANK YOU.
You are so very welcome!
Love the Sport model!
I am so glad that you liked this one!
This is exactly what I was looking for. With so many similarities I’m still not clear as to why I would choose the Sport over the Premium (and visa versa).
thanks this was very useful
I am so happy to share it with you Ralph!
The Sport does come with a larger screen depending on the option level. Each main trim does have options. My fully loaded Sport has Dual X Mode, an 8” screen, Harmon Kardon speakers, and power lift gate. You should mention that there are still various options within the 4 trim levels of the Forester.
Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
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Thank you for watching!
Great review. I just want to ask if it is in their plans to come out with the engine 2.0 for economic fuel consumption
A couple things you missed. The foglights are specific to the Sport trim, all other trims that offer them are standard round units, the mirrors differ, Sport gets you integrated turnsignals into the mirrors. As for the hatch, the Premium will always be full body color, whereas the Sport will always have a gloss black trim piece below the rear window. Going back to the fog lights though, Subaru wires their cars the same across trims, so the cars are foglight ready, you can always upgrade if you choose.
I have to Zonk the Forester on dropping the gas struts for the hood. I can deal with the CVT and lack of Turbo, because I wouldn't have gotten the 2.0T or Manual anyway. My interior zonks go right to the HVAC and seat heat controls. They should have better integrated the HVAC controls into the center stack, and done similar to what is in the Legacy/Outback, including putting the seat heat controls there as well to a: free up space on the center console, and b: make it less likely to bump the seat heat control and not know it. Not sure what they could have put in that spot instead, but at least then you won't drop something and roast your ass in the middle of the summer. The final things I would have liked to have seen come from models outside of the US where Subaru has surround and curb view cameras, and drop the piano black around the stereo... it's just going to cause glare and collect a bunch of micro scratches.
Thank you for you extra additional info! I always appreciate when others can share! Thanks you so much for watching!
Ryan Slemmer who drops things on their center console? I have no problem with the placement of the heated seat controls or the HVAC system. Subaru could stand to update their buttons for seat heaters but it’s not a big deal. As for the hood what are you doing under the hood? I’ve had my hood open maybe once so far to add washer fluid I can’t see this being an issue for 99% of people unless maybe you’re a Subaru Service Tech or something.
@@JL-ek2ks Look where the switches are at, they're asking for a phone or cup to be set on it while trying to put something back while driving. I have a 16 legacy and previously a 15 Fusion. In the 15 fusion, I put my cup on the passenger side so it's out of my way; Especially if I had a taller cup and my 16 Legacy they're on the passenger side as well. At least when Subaru did the scroll wheel for the controls you really couldn't just bump it. Aesthetically it looks stupid too, especially when you look at how they and other manufacturers have put the controls with the HVAC controls. As I also mentioned, it would free up space for something else. I wouldn't mind a little nook or cubby like in my legacy so I can put gum or cough drop wrappers, used lens wipes etc until I go to park my car. Seriously, look at the Legacy/Outback controls and compare them to the rest, and tell me which looks better integrated into the car.
As for the struts, it's cheaping out not to put them in; Especially when you had them on the previous generation. It's nice that it just goes up when you open it. I do my own washer fluid, air filters, and actually check my car. It's nice so you don't have to put down the jug of washer fluid or your filters to prop it up. Obviously noticeable cost cuts are annoying.
If you scroll through other comments you'll see it's a gripe among others too. Would I expect it on an Impreza, no. On basically the rest of the line up, yes. BRZ and WRX buyers are usually enthusiasts who like to tinker and mod and I would expect it there. The rest of the line up, you're in the mid to high 20s - 40s depending on what you get, so yes I expect it there as well.
Thanks for video. I believe you didn't mention that the sport version has bigger brake disks, paddle shifters, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and comes with a keyless access by default.
Thank you for sharing your input! I really appreciate you watching!
Plus a option to select sports mode on the CVT box?
You got distracted by the orange trim and missed pointing out the blinker on the side mirrors for the Sport model :P Sport all the way! I am pretty dead set on getting one at this point. Love the blacked out wheels too.
Thanks for that heads up! It is a great SUV! I say pull the trigger!
Test driving a Forester this weekend. Looks like the Forester Sport, which I like, really isn't that much different from the premium. They basically added the color trim, which I like on the white, and increased the price. I may just go for the premium and save my money. Overall, my Rogue still has more room on the inside.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Let me know how the drive goes!
Good job, I'm sold on the Sport Model.
Thanks for saying that Gabriel! You are going to love it!
Would love to see a comparison of the Limited & Premium Foresters. THanks.
I will get that together for you Susan.
You forgot to Mention the back seats recline slightly for “Resting”.
I bought my 19 Forester Touring on 12/11/22 with only 4,700 miles. It’s Sephia Bronze with Brown leather interior. It’s gorgeous.
It’s a Certified Subaru so I got a 7 year 100K mileage warranty.
The previous owner put Michelin Cross Climate tires on. They’re Great in all road conditions. Next month we’re having them installed on my wife’s 19 Outback.
I’m an old duffer so I baby my vehicles. My Forester will probably be the last vehicle I’ll ever own.
My wife’s Outback is her commuter car, so she’ll probably have to buy another Outback before she dies, (she’s younger than I am).
Both of my brother and sisters in law only drive Outback’s for their daily commuter vehicles.
One of my sisters in law drives 500 miles a week, 52K miles a year. They keep their Outback’s for about 6 years or so and buy another one.
We’re hoping to get 250-300K miles out of our current 19 Outback.
Subaru’s feel very planted to the ground and superb traction in all driving conditions.
I can’t say that we’ve owned a better vehicle.
I drove Toyota’s for 40+ years before buying my wife her Outback last year for her birthday.
If Subaru holds up as well as our Toyota’s, we’ll never go back to Toyota again.
People need to start talking about SI mode that makes up for the HP
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective and for watching!
I actually really like the sport. Hopefully they bring back an XT version with the WRX engine.
Fingers crossed! I appreciate you watching!
Hi there; I very much appreciate the (video) comparison. I just have one question: is it true that only the Sport trim have the SI-drive? Or do all trims of this model come with it? Thank you!
I love the orange trim! Good job!
Thank you!
For those complaining about turbo- yes it would be nice but if you're looking for that, then why are you looking at a forester?? Subaru performance has nothing to do with horse power and everything to do with functionality. The sport achieves that with flying colors...laced with orange
Thanks for your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
you prob missed out one zonk there
the hood prop in 2019
I def wished the Sports has the 2L Turbo engine instead of the 2.5L NA engine
the DCT will make the difference in terms of the acceleration of the car combine with the turbo flat 4 engine
One thing i will also zonk on the Sports is the brake calipers could be painted black or some darker color
def agree the cloth cover on the door, it will get quite dirty easily since you will prob use that area to grab the door.
nice comparison video
When you are good Lin you are good! i totally saw that when I was editing! lol
Thanks for your great points and your compliment!
Good review thanks.
I really appreciate you taking the time to say that!
The sport looks nice!
I am so glad that you liked this one! I think the black really fits it!
Great utilitarian vehicle. Good on gas and nothing better in snow. What more can you ask for. Descent price and good everyday. I have a legacy and its great in foul weather.
Thank you for letting me share this one with you!
good job, thank you
Thank you for taking the time to say that and for watching!
The Canadian sport gets the larger central screen, also reverse braking standard, no navigation or upgrade stereo
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
I really love the Sports larger infotainment screen and the interior, otherwise there is not a whole lot of difference. I really do dislike the orange on the inside
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and input! Thanks for watching!
You can get the 8.0” on the sport as an option package!! Its much better. Youre in a standard model sport
Thank you so much for that extra info! I really appreciate it!
I got the standard. It is fine. I'm over the whole giant screen thing.
Yea. Killed me with the non turbo engine & dual exhaust on the sport. Still looks better than the premium tho.
Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Forester Premium wheels look like snowflakes - agreed! Sport has a much nicer "look" IMHO. Great comparison/side-by-side. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for taking the tie to watch and for saying that!
I just hate that manufacturers throw a SPORT badge on something and don't give a significant amount of HP or anything to make the drive more engaging. Yawn sandwich! I like the looks but the performance is a complete let down.
I totally agree with you! This Forester would of been a total grand slam with the XT's engine!
25 HP bump and it would be on my radar
I totally agree with you!
If they changed the xt to sport yrs ago it woulda sold like.hot cakes. People are strange creatures. A base sport cost more then a base xt 🙄
hey Joe,Do you think that you could go to the Subaru Port for your area and show us the cars getting their options added?
That sounds Like a great idea! I will check into that! Thanks for your great support!
I'm gonna repaint mine blue
Both of these vehicles look awesome!!!!!!! But your right.
Thank you for letting me share them with you!
The red trim (or orange) reminds me of the original Batmobile.
L S OMG I totally see it! That’s awesome!😊👍🏻
Lol ...awesome L S
L S That was my thought, too. Good job! Joe and Tom...
Totally agree!
Great minds think a like! Thanks for the compliment!
The Sport can now be ordered with the optional 8 inch touchscreen and Harman Kardon stereo. The 8 inch screen is an available package upgrade and agreed it looks a lot better than the smaller screen with the large bezel. Also the cargo tray is standard according to the build tool on Subaru.com. I didn't like the orange highlights on the Sport trim at first either. But it has grown on me as it offers something different. Much nicer looking than the Premium. The orange trim around the shifter looks better than the silver trim on the Premium. I wish that Subaru included the memory seats and buttons in the rear hatch area to fold down the 2nd row. The Honda CR-V in the EX-L trim comes standard with leather, memory driver's seat, and handles to fold down the rear seats. Hmm. It's a significant omission as the CR-V EX-L and Forester Sport are evenly priced. I can understand not including the leather since Subaru held that back for the Touring but the memory seats and buttons to fold the seats wouldn't cost much to include and would make the Forester more competitive against the CR-V.
That's what I got. I got greedy and wanted a fully loaded sport. Love everything about it and yup s# mode definitely got some kick.
@@GetOutThereToday I don't think that's greedy. It makes sense. Actually I dig the looks of the Sport trim and why not get the extra package with the Harman Kardon and 8 inch screen to make it special. It's a $2k upgrade that would make me happy every day. Worth it.
We get 5-6 feet of snow every winter so an AWD or a 4WD is a necessity for driving in our mountainous areas around our home.
We live in north central WA state.
We’re 3 hours from Seattle and 3 hours from Spokane Washington.
I love the orange. It sets it apart from the rest on the Sport. The Sport is a big winner for me.
I totally agree with you!
I'm going to be honest. I test drove a rav4 adventure and then went to drive the forester sport with lower expectations. I was definitely pleasantly surprised.
The forester feels like a much more refined ride experience compared to the rav4 adventure. The biggest gripe I have is that the towing capacity of the forester is significantly lower. Why only 1.5k lbs? What makes the outback much more? The rav4 adventure also has 3.5k lb towing capacity.
Thanks for sharing that input from your experience!
The CVT transmission is not made for powerful engines or a lot of stress or torque - they are for controlled and low stress driving (for example a CVT does not have a large first gear) - if subarus stuck with the 6 speed gear box - this would lieterlaly be a flawless vehicle - for plain driving CVT will do OK though, no one knows if they will have issues afte 7-8 years as they are more complex and have more moving parts
Hey Raiti: Is there any difference in ride quality and road noise if you go with the 18 inch tires (Sport and above) vs the 17 inch?
I have a 2019 sport and it has an 8” infotainment center. So that’s an upgrade?
Yes it is!
I'm looking for something new atm and have been looking at tons of different SUVs all the way up into the 100k mark. But I overlooked the forester till I saw this. That sport model looked great...till you mentioned the engine then you lost me. When something like the Rav4 offers more hp with better fuel economy and awd. Subaru really needs to step up their game if they want to try to convert people. Especially on a so called sport edition. Shame...it did look good.
the sport looks hot !
I really am glad that you like that one! Thank you for watching!
That orange! I would have it painted Black! All the orange.
I agree with you!
I am confused. How many trims are there? There is the Standard, the Premium, the Sport and then there is the limited and touring?
Yes there are.
I LOVE all the Chrome on my Forester Touring.
I HATE the standard gloomy grey or boring black interior colors from 1990 that all automobile manufacturers shove down everyone’s throats.
Thankfully our Outback has beautiful Warm Ivory interior and my Forester has gorgeous Brown leather interior.
We’ve got many people praising the classy interior colors of our Subaru’s.
Our 11 Ranger XLT super cab 4X4 had Fugly grey and black interior colors so I had it reupholstered in Red and tan to match the custom 2 tone paint colors on our pickup. Our pickup has had many complements as well.
Does the 2019/2020 Forester still have the same engine with head gasket issues? Really want the Forester Sport.
I'm looking at a Forester this year. Differences are all esthetics. I'd get the Premium and have the same performance for less money.
I like the Sport, I very much like the appeal of the Forester Sport, and the orange trim. Don't like, it doesn't have a Turbo.. and it has a CVT. While some may disagree, Subaru has some solid Automatic/Triptronic tranny's. Should be an option, for Triptronic or CVT if not a manual and NEEDS, a turbo for the sport badge. All in all tho, Do like the look of it and I absolutely HATE the foresters looks.
Thanks for your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Ya I also wish also for bigger screen...
Very good point!
Forester STI with the FA motor would have been great (the Tokyo auto salon concept) instead of this sport version.
I can totally understand where you are coming from!
Kinda wish you could change the trim color to like deep blue or something.
Is there away to permanently disable the automatic shutoff and start? Instead if everytime you start the car?
Man brand new black sucks you in every time... Makes you forget how hard it is to take care of for a min. You start talking yourself into buying black again after struggling with it in the past... That black sport looks super sharp in black. Orange really pops.. But i'm smart enough to know to get the white one lol. great video thanks
I am so glad that you liked this one! I totally agree about the black!
Is the blue going to be just as bad as black? I really like the blue color...but...😬
I wish that Subaru made the Forester to look like the Sport without accent strip at the base level, I love all the black trim and wheels and cannot figure out why they think that polished come or satin silver costs less than gloss black trim. Why the hell are they charging more for gloss /satin black trim, it doesn't cost more than chrome or satin silver? Subaru, make your base model with black out look like the sport but without the accent orange all over the place! The sport should be a turbo charged 2.5 with manual Trans option, manufacturers need to stop reducing the size of engines when placing a turbo on them. That's why people are not buying turbo models!
Vinny you bring up some rally great points! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!
I really do love they orange colour has been blended, my favorite is sports.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I love the sport but I would have to spray paint all that red/orange trim black! I don’t like that on the outside anyway.
They have a panoramic power moonroof. You were wrong on that one but the video was great.
Thanks for that info!