I went to a local dealer and they had an XT for sale, never driven one before so I asked to test it. They just throw the key at you and say see you in a bit ! Anyway, wasn’t quite as I expected. I had a Legacy at the time so it felt odd climbing into a higher car for starters. It was quick but firm ride, guess it has to be or you would roll too much. Felt a bit like a dog on a leash, wasnt as relaxing to drive as I thought it would be so I went for an Outback instead, the lower position and comfort was more important that turbo power. Problem is in the UK now its a rip off for petrol. I downsized to an Impreza hatchback to save money, I cant justify mid 20s mpg round town. Probably downsizing again soon, its a joke paying 9 quid a gallon.
Curious why you didn't take it out of Intelligent mode? I currently have a 2015 Forester XT and putting it in Sport or Sport# really makes a difference. I almost never drive mine in Intelligent mode, and haven't really noticed any difference in fuel economy (which would be the main reason to use that mode I would think).
George L I've tested it against Intelligent mode and I get about the same fuel economy either way. I find I like the better throttle response of Sport mode, and since there's really no mpg savings (for me), I'm almost never in Intelligent mode unless I forget to switch it. Also never noticed any jerkiness, unless you're referring to the better throttle response, which I like.
I just wish they would stick some rear air vents on the Forester, Impreza, and Crosstrek for these model years. Only the Outback has them until 2019 when the Forester came aboard. Like come on Subaru, gimme some air vents in the back!
Also can these turbo models come in manual trans? I had an 05 xt auto and loved it, sold it because I got sick of not having a clutch In A subaru with full exhaust. Kinda felt like a poser amongst the car show peeps lol
2008 was the last year of the SG Forester and the last year you could get a manual XT. The SH and SJ both offered manuals for non-turbo models but from 2009 onward XTs have been 4-speed auto (SH) or CVT (SJ).
Hi, Winding Road Magazine! Can you compare for me this Forester XT with BMW X3? What car will you choose? Why will you do this? Which chassis is better on a bad condition road? Is the BMW chassis is harder than FXT on your opinion?
Hey guys could you help me decide on what to get? I'm stuck choosing XT and cx5. I like the cx5 and how much better and more premium it looks, but I wish it had the power from the XT. Which in your opinion has the best handling, performance and interior combo?
I was also choosing between the two. My heart was already set on the CX-5, it's a new design, interior is fresh except for the display, rear vents, and the Skyactiv D is a good engine. BUT...once i got into the driver seat of the forester, i knew this is the one. Yes it's an older design but it was more spacious and all around visibility is excellent. Sitting in the CX-5 I feel cramped especially with that thick middle console. It's more like a Mazda 3 on stilts and not a crossover. Both drive well although the forester is a bit harsher. In the end it really boils down to your preference. Me? I got the Forester.
if you drive only in city work-home-work take cx5. if you like travel by car, drive in all weather conditions and make shore you will drive safe in all ways and doesn't stuck. If you drive car, not car you . Take Forester XT. Sorry for my English)
Having owned both I think the Tiguan is better made and much better loaded for the price. The Forrester was definitely faster but it drove strange too bouncy. The Tiguan is so planted which is good but bad because it’s rough over bumps.
Li Samuel Definitelt drive both. XT has a much faster engine but honestly it felt pretty meh overall and it really wasn’t that great in the snow. If you need winter tires for it to drive okay in the snow what’s the point of having the better AWD? Plus our XT has a ton of issues and the AC never worked right in it. Pretty disappointing overall. My wife drives the Tiguan and she says she likes it a lot better over the XT. Look at the R Line version it looks better IMO
San Sss Yup, which I don’t get why people brag about Subaru’s so much like they are the best out there in snow. Any car with snow tires is gonna be good in the snow like who cares? We’ve owned 3 and not impressed whatsoever in the snow.
I wish this thing had the WRX STI engine in it, The XT is still too slow and takes premium gas. i wish someone would come out with an affordable sport SUV. Maybe the Edge ST will be decent but I cant find anything fast unless I go with a Jeep SRT/Durango SRT and spend $70k
David Austin You do realize pretty much all turbo engines require premium fuel right? The XT is overpriced by a lot just like all Subaru’s. Tiguan 4-motion is the much cheaper car and offers far better bang for buck. Not the fastest but that’s not what they are for.
Question for you.. slow compared to what? A Camaro? Sure, but that’s not what this is competing against. And *cough Mazda’s Turbo engines don’t need premium
I don't understand your gripe... you wish it had the STi engine? What fuel does the STi engine take? Premium! Who needs that engine in the Forester anyway? It's a family compact suv. Anyway, I've been hearing the next Forester will have a 2.5 Turbo in it possibly. Just not the same output as the STi.
David Austin i own an 16 fxt and add on a power package, pretty much a sleeper sti... Like you said if this has an actual sti batch and not just a stupid sti tune batch then you have to consider a price hike. This would def add another 10-15k on top of what it is. So as a buyer why would we not buy an suv lexus or range rover! I think subaru got their game plan right to stay on top of other avg suv market
The 2014-2016 had horrific wind noise. The 2017-2018 installed new acoustic windshield, better sound dampening, and better sealed doors. It's what made me go from 2014 XT to a 2018 XT.
![2017 Subaru Forester [2.0 XT 241HP] |0-100| POV Test Drive #1385 Joe Black](/img/n.gif)
This is the most quiet POV vid. Such a nice car!
After driving older wrxs for so many years it's time for something like this. Still fun and practical. I want one of these so bad!
I went to a local dealer and they had an XT for sale, never driven one before so I asked to test it. They just throw the key at you and say see you in a bit ! Anyway, wasn’t quite as I expected. I had a Legacy at the time so it felt odd climbing into a higher car for starters. It was quick but firm ride, guess it has to be or you would roll too much. Felt a bit like a dog on a leash, wasnt as relaxing to drive as I thought it would be so I went for an Outback instead, the lower position and comfort was more important that turbo power. Problem is in the UK now its a rip off for petrol. I downsized to an Impreza hatchback to save money, I cant justify mid 20s mpg round town. Probably downsizing again soon, its a joke paying 9 quid a gallon.
@@oddities-whatnotMid 20's around town sounds great....I get under 20 in a Rav4
This pov video feels so real that my body actually anticipated on feeling the speedbump
Superb car. My ideal long term car.
Best sound quality ever! Got my air pod pros in and it definitely feels like I’m riding shotgun. Awesome vid !
I have a 2016 XT, Cobb stage 1 tune, Nameless exhaust, CAI. Thing is a little monster, and it is the most secure, and stable car in bad weather.
Sandyman45 Is the tune an OTS map? Or a protune? Will you protune in the future if it's an OTS tune?
Looking at a 2015 . Hear so much about the CVT. For daily driving would it last with stock power?
@@Chickendipupdate yep, 200.000+ miles on a friends, perfect, change CVT fluid every 30k tho.
@@514aam haha yeah I got it in January, love it the thing Rips
@@Chickendipupdate getting mine tomorrow! 2014 touring, 100% stock, all mantineance records done, 60K miles on it
Curious why you didn't take it out of Intelligent mode? I currently have a 2015 Forester XT and putting it in Sport or Sport# really makes a difference. I almost never drive mine in Intelligent mode, and haven't really noticed any difference in fuel economy (which would be the main reason to use that mode I would think).
Probably because it's pretty jerky in Sport mode and uses up a ton of fuel.
George L I've tested it against Intelligent mode and I get about the same fuel economy either way. I find I like the better throttle response of Sport mode, and since there's really no mpg savings (for me), I'm almost never in Intelligent mode unless I forget to switch it.
Also never noticed any jerkiness, unless you're referring to the better throttle response, which I like.
@ekim andersom Yeah, no. Much more sensitive in Sport# and sport.
I was just watching one of your videos and then I get a notification!
I really like this car! Thanks!
The XT is very quiet at all times.The tire rim combo does not give much confidence when running over pothole streets ,it is ok but that is all.
LA looks totally like Seattle with the rain ;)
Is this LA? Thought this was Northern Calif.?
@@Kiss__Kiss Yeah!!! This Is Los Angeles!!!
@@Kiss__Kiss He Is Right!!!
I just wish they would stick some rear air vents on the Forester, Impreza, and Crosstrek for these model years. Only the Outback has them until 2019 when the Forester came aboard. Like come on Subaru, gimme some air vents in the back!
Have them on my 07 Legacy GT as well, but they are passive, so kinda useless
Also can these turbo models come in manual trans? I had an 05 xt auto and loved it, sold it because I got sick of not having a clutch In A subaru with full exhaust. Kinda felt like a poser amongst the car show peeps lol
2008 was the last year of the SG Forester and the last year you could get a manual XT. The SH and SJ both offered manuals for non-turbo models but from 2009 onward XTs have been 4-speed auto (SH) or CVT (SJ).
Thx for this video, i just got mine 10 days ago. The CVT is good on this one.
gib112 do you feel rubberband
Only between 0 and 20 mph, then it's most like a conventional atuomatic
i love your channel congratulations ♥♥♥
Winding Road Magazine Where was this filmed at? it seems like a such a scenic route.
Los Angeles California USA🇺🇸!!!
@@Linus_Wilding_2023 Finally, after 3 years, someone kind enough, lets me know lol. Thank You!!!
Hi, Winding Road Magazine! Can you compare for me this Forester XT with BMW X3? What car will you choose? Why will you do this? Which chassis is better on a bad condition road? Is the BMW chassis is harder than FXT on your opinion?
Good vid
Is this a drive test?
Love my 17 touring, 33,000 miles, any suggestions for replacing the Bridgestones?
All terrains my dude, all terrains
Depends on where you live? if you see inclement weather and such, etc..
I like this car
How pleasant is the rain in California ...
Better than the non-stop blizzard with a whopping -33 celcious here in Canada.
Oleg G80
you think rain water is still pleasant in l.a.? its filthy..polluted.
freeyourmind rain gives fresh air what you talking about? Well....on The Atlantic Ocean.
Hey guys could you help me decide on what to get? I'm stuck choosing XT and cx5. I like the cx5 and how much better and more premium it looks, but I wish it had the power from the XT. Which in your opinion has the best handling, performance and interior combo?
Tech Defender XT defenetly
the subaru XT it´s superior and more strong and more speed, the winner is XT in all
XT is better...
I was also choosing between the two. My heart was already set on the CX-5, it's a new design, interior is fresh except for the display, rear vents, and the Skyactiv D is a good engine. BUT...once i got into the driver seat of the forester, i knew this is the one. Yes it's an older design but it was more spacious and all around visibility is excellent. Sitting in the CX-5 I feel cramped especially with that thick middle console. It's more like a Mazda 3 on stilts and not a crossover. Both drive well although the forester is a bit harsher. In the end it really boils down to your preference. Me? I got the Forester.
if you drive only in city work-home-work take cx5. if you like travel by car, drive in all weather conditions and make shore you will drive safe in all ways and doesn't stuck. If you drive car, not car you . Take Forester XT. Sorry for my English)
There's a Miata in the left lane at around 1:20 and you don't even turn your head. No need to try to be professional on my account.
vipermoon64 its a miata...why would that warrant a look?
vipermoon64 What about the miata in the left lane?
Miata? Its not an M5 or M6 lmao
@@tvanb Because he used to own a Miata, or two.
Hola, por carretera cómo responde el Forester?
Good car
💜💜💜.
Having owned both I think the Tiguan is better made and much better loaded for the price. The Forrester was definitely faster but it drove strange too bouncy. The Tiguan is so planted which is good but bad because it’s rough over bumps.
Muffin Man really? im ready for a used 2017 forster XT. Because the and system on forster is better than 4 motion. But I have not drive the tiguan
Li Samuel Definitelt drive both. XT has a much faster engine but honestly it felt pretty meh overall and it really wasn’t that great in the snow. If you need winter tires for it to drive okay in the snow what’s the point of having the better AWD? Plus our XT has a ton of issues and the AC never worked right in it. Pretty disappointing overall. My wife drives the Tiguan and she says she likes it a lot better over the XT. Look at the R Line version it looks better IMO
Muffin Man Tires > AWD
San Sss Yup, which I don’t get why people brag about Subaru’s so much like they are the best out there in snow. Any car with snow tires is gonna be good in the snow like who cares? We’ve owned 3 and not impressed whatsoever in the snow.
CX5 blows both away as far as actual handling and driving feel
I wish this thing had the WRX STI engine in it, The XT is still too slow and takes premium gas. i wish someone would come out with an affordable sport SUV. Maybe the Edge ST will be decent but I cant find anything fast unless I go with a Jeep SRT/Durango SRT and spend $70k
David Austin You do realize pretty much all turbo engines require premium fuel right? The XT is overpriced by a lot just like all Subaru’s. Tiguan 4-motion is the much cheaper car and offers far better bang for buck. Not the fastest but that’s not what they are for.
0-60 in 6-ish seconds is not too shabby on SUV like this
Question for you.. slow compared to what? A Camaro? Sure, but that’s not what this is competing against. And *cough Mazda’s Turbo engines don’t need premium
I don't understand your gripe... you wish it had the STi engine? What fuel does the STi engine take? Premium! Who needs that engine in the Forester anyway? It's a family compact suv.
Anyway, I've been hearing the next Forester will have a 2.5 Turbo in it possibly. Just not the same output as the STi.
David Austin i own an 16 fxt and add on a power package, pretty much a sleeper sti...
Like you said if this has an actual sti batch and not just a stupid sti tune batch then you have to consider a price hike. This would def add another 10-15k on top of what it is. So as a buyer why would we not buy an suv lexus or range rover! I think subaru got their game plan right to stay on top of other avg suv market
Vc já testou algum tesla?
ESSE dia estava lindo hem
Skoda Kodiaq in new vid plz! :D
I know it’s not in the same class. But I still prefer a Murano over this.
Your video titles always sound like porn titles.
No they don’t.
"Subaru Forester" "2017" ... lol I get it now !!!
What kind of porn do you watch?
Hahaha
Dashcam Dumbasses tentacle hentai
I love my chevy ♡
Forester>>>VW Tiguan
i need expriamnt ford taurus
Camera doesn't pick up horrific wind noise
The 2014-2016 had horrific wind noise. The 2017-2018 installed new acoustic windshield, better sound dampening, and better sealed doors. It's what made me go from 2014 XT to a 2018 XT.
@@tommymas1 mine is a 17 and it's pathetic. Couldn't imagine it being worse. Such a cheap pos
@@jackmcneil6569 Sounds like you have a lemon. Is this in USA?
@@tommymas1 yes
@@jackmcneil6569 You sure it's a 2017? They made a big deal about it. My 2018 Touring XT is 100% quieter than the 2014 Touring XT I had.
Bullshit! Where is speed, racing, 0-100km/h?
Vc já testou algum tesla?