2024 Subaru Forester: The Best Subaru?
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Today I drive and review a 2024 Subaru Forester Limited!
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0 to 60mph in 8 seconds is not something I ever do anyway. Criticisms of cars seem to be generally targeted toward enthusiasts / adrenaline junkies, rather than normal people wanting a great functional vehicle.
I seen a guy on CZcams reviewing the Toyota Corolla and he was complaining about the 0 to 60 time and that it needed paddle shifters LOL😂
In real world use though, we find our Forester Ok for driving around but when we add luggage and the kids, the car gets slow and very noisy - almost becoming dangerous when passing or merging.
182 horsepower is not safe in todays world merging on highway I prefer the Outback or legacy we own them and 200 or more horsepower is needed we couldn’t do 182 that just not safe in cities with crazy aggressive drivers not letting you merge
Agreed.
0-60 is hardly a criteria for 99 % of drivers.
You do not use it unless you are drag racer or trying to beat a yello signal, which you are not supposed to,
All Hondas are slow as a tortoise with puny engines and claim to be very high mpg LOL.!!
0-60 is an important indicator for on-ramp merging. 8 seconds is a bit slow…
I’ve been driving a ‘23 Forester for two months. The engine is adequately powered. No complaints passing and merging into freeway traffic. Mileage is very close to the claimed 33/29/26. I live just at just over 5,000 feet and regularly drive to higher elevations, so I’m quite satisfied. The CVT isn’t for everyone, obviously, but I find it works just fine. Agree that this car is a very good value.
I just bought a pearl white 2024 Subaru Forester Premium and I love it.
Bought the EXACT same car w/the safety package that adds the blind spot detection. Traded in a 2024 Outback Onyx XT. Couldn't be happier. Simple and economical.
So nice to see actual buttons @ 2:58 for vehicle functions rather than a toggle buried in some menu-driven touchscreen.
I like the Forester, the Wilderness is my favorite also. We have an observant Ben noticing the unevenness of the road.
Don't forget the Wilderness package gets lower mpg for that bit of extra power and distance off the ground. Also, I'm not too fond of the plastic fantastic cladding on this package either though I do see why they use it.
I bought an Outback Wilderness in 2022, and now just purchased a 2023 Forester Touring to add another Subaru to the family’s cars. I was super surprised at how much I like the less powerful not turbo-charged Forester engine, and it’s much better gas mileage. I’ve had a ton of fun off-roading and “autobahning” the Outback Wilderness, but the Forester is great too, as long as you can settle down and drive like the mellower 85% of the population. While I appreciate the power and torque of my Outback Wilderness, the Forester has a smoother and more predictable power band without the delayed turbo boost hitting with every moderately prompt takeoff. A year ago I was smitten by the Outback Wilderness’ functional athletic looks, and thought Foresters were kind of dorky looking, but now I like them both! Don’t be fooled by the advice that the Forester is “underpowered”; the driving experience is fine for all but highly aggressive drivers. A year ago I was sure the Outback Wilderness was the better car (more functional, more attractive, more comfortable, more stable and safer), but after three weeks of driving my Forester Touring, I think they are both great. So all in all, I tip my hat to the Forester for being less expensive to buy, and cheaper to operate (compared to an Outback turbo).
The weak spot in all Subaru cars is the CVT.
“As long as you can settle down and drive like the mellower 85% of the population…” I don’t like the sound of this. Not a reasonable expectation.
“As long as you can settle down and drive like the mellower 85% of the population…” That's a great line. And I guess that's me, strictly a point-A-to-B driver. Except for punching my way into expressway traffic, I could care less about performance. Reliability is my thing. Great review of your driving experience. All the best for the new year.
Just purchased this vehicle thanks for the review can't wait to receive mine after watching your review
3 days in love my forester 😊
Ben Hardy makes the best videos ever :)
Pretty weak engine and the unpleasant CVT. Rear styling isn’t great. Interior isn’t bad, fuel economy is good, it’s roomy, and at a fair price for one of the better AWD system. Decent value in my opinion.
I would like to know, in 2024, what is the "least digital" car you can buy today? Which car has the most simple analog instruments and driving experience?
That’s what I’m after too
@@vivianepersimmon "Doohickey." Great word! 👍🏼 ... as in, "There's too many doohickeys in cars."
@@vivianepersimmon Why must auto manufacturers push all this tech stuff down our throats. These are cars, not computers. All we can hope for is that some car company will make a mechanical, analog car. I live in NYC, and for urban driving, if I could have one car in the world right now it would be a Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman Edition, but it's way too expensive. Still, it's the type of simplicity I'm looking for. Crazy as it may sound, give me a Toyota Corolla from the 80s - early 90s with heating, air conditioning, killer stereo, and a sunroof. I'm good.
You're looking at it. My 2024 Crosstrek is way too techie. I hate tablets and iPads badly. Especially in cars.
Recently went car shopping. Test drove a lot of vehicles. Finally came to the Subaru dealer looking at the Outback Wilderness. It was sitting next to a forester wilderness in geyser blue which was a mistake on the dealers part because that’s the one I bought. Drove both, couldn’t get over how much I liked the forester more. It’s not really noticeably slower. It still has plenty of pep with that 4:11 drive ratio. Handled better. Looked better. Bigger windows. Priced better.
Same. The Forester Wilderness feels like an absolute bargain. I’ve had my 23 Geyser Blue FW for 5 months and I love it.
Been driving a 23 Forester Wilderness for 5 months now. The CVT is much better, at least with the revised ‘gearing’ and virtual 8th gear in the Wilderness model. Just feels much better than wife’s Subaru Legacy. My Wilderness has all the available options and at $38K it still felt like a bargain in 2023. Tons of safety tech, Apple CarPlay, love the physical HVAC, heated seats, and X-MODE controls, huge sunroof, power tailgate, Harmon Kardon, love the Startex seats, adaptive LED headlights, and more capability off-road than I need, not to mention it’s very roomy for its size. For under $40K just feels like a great vehicle.
I’ve decided to go with Forester vs Outback only undecided on trim, Wilderness or other?
@@dhrtiwalter8670 Wilderness! The Sport looks awesome as well. I just love the Forester trim on all the models (Outback, Crosstrek, Forester)
@@MDZac2024thanks! Now I’m undecided lol, Outback vs Forester 🤔🤔🤔
My wife and I just bought a 2024 Forrester up in Canada the touring edition it should be here this week. And we’re expecting 15 inches of snow in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
@@MDZac2024 Does the Wilderness model take a hit with regard to MPGs, handling and acceleration like the Crosstrek Wilderness?
A few years ago I bought my wife an Outback for her birthday gift. Almost every one in her family drives a Subaru and live in Montana.
We had been driving either an AWD or 4WD Toyota’s for 40+ years. Every winter we had to put studded snow tires on them.
My wife drove year round on her factory tires with no problems with our 5-7 feet of snow during winter.
I loved the handling so much that I sold my 13 year old RAV Limited 4WD and bought a Forester Touring.
My wife and I HATE gloomy grey and boring black interior colors, so that’s the Only reason why I chose the Touring was for the Saddle Brown Leather interior.
I really like my Forester, but it’s definitely a Lemon and I’ve had Nothing but PROBLEMS with it.
Needless to say, I’m putting a LOT of mileage on our 4WD pickup, because my Forester is consistently breaking down.
As soon as we can, I’m going to sell my lemon and go back to Toyota.
The best value is the Forester Premium 15 pack.
Awesome, thanks for posting this one Ben!
If I m going to pick one forester , will be wilderness trim 😂 peppy and looking great in green
Cant wait to the all new 2025 Forester at the LA Auto show
I wish that Subaru would give some of the classic looks from 1st and 2nd generation Foresters. I mean those 2024 look a bit like the legendary ones but still lacks a bit of that square looks
Its been leaked online already it looks strange as hell
@evanwatkins6902 Well, unfortunately, I posted this before seeing the leaks. 😔😩
@@evanwatkins6902 It's okay id say. I mean the one in white looks ugly as fuck, but then the other pictures with somewhat grayish color it looks good! I'll wait for official reveal to make final judgement xd
it's hideous
Insane Forester Ben !! 🤍🤍
Only thing i don't like it's the smaller infotainment system and not having wireless carplay
CVT= No Bueno. Wish it came with a traditional automatic.
Front looks amazing
Great video. If u spoke a lil slower I wud of been able to follow u easier. Tx 4 info
You need to mention the vehicle package at the beginning of the video
Sped too fast through the controls lingered too long on the trim descriptions. show what the controls do thanks
So, there were no body changes with the 2024 over the 2023?
I have a 2021 Forester. Looks exactly like the 2024…pretty sad they haven’t changed much. Pretty boring compared to competitors. Hopeful that this will change soon otherwise they will most certainly be left behind.
I have a 2019, and looks the same inside, outside, and infotainment.
If you drove a 2024 you would understand that it drives like a Cadillac. Experience it for yourself a 5 year old Subaru isn’t the same… 😅
When does Subaru intend to resume production of the Forester Turbo XT?
What's the difference between the 2024 and 2023? I just bought a 2023 and this 2024 looks exactly the same.
I think there are only two changes, fog lights design was one, cannot recall the other one.
@anderacpharmd the drive is like a Cadillac. 😊
I sold my 2019 3.6 Outback to my son. I know the question was 23 to 24 Forester, but thought my comments might be helpful to someone.
Bought a 2024 Forester Touring. I still am not used to the side back windows area not being as viewable as the Outback. I think the Outback is only 4” longer than the Forester, but I still sense it. I find it a little annoying how the engine goes off and on when at a stoplight, but decided not to keep in sports mode because it still moves quickly. My iPhone has wireless connectivity just like the Outback, but to have CarPlay, I either have to plug into a USB port or buy a dongle. I bought a 6” cord for times I want CarPlay. At least there isn’t a lot of excess cord around the console. I read reviews of dongles on Amazon and CZcams and none seemed to deliver perfect performance.
I was parked to drop off some items at a neighborhood thrift shop and a couple of vehicles parked me into a tight spot. I found it easier to maneuver the Forester to get out than similar situation in the Outback. The luggage area is noticeably smaller, but ok for my use. The Outback had the racks and crossbars on the roof. I was surprised that the Forester Touring doesn’t come with crossbars, requiring a separate purchase. The console storage is smaller and no coin tray. The dealership said they don’t have them. I found a coin tray on Amazon that fit perfectly.
In the 2024 they took the CD out
If only it had a more powerful engine option. The car feels OK but add the family and luggage and is very slow and really “buzzy”! We really liked the car but after 2 years, we traded for much more powerful Outback XT. What a difference to drive!
Of course it feels slow going to a turbocharged, lighter Subaru. It was never meant to be a rocket and the Turbo doesn’t make it better or safer. Also, your gas mileage suffers…. It’s personal preference at the end of the day, but saying this thing is slow is kinda silly considering it has no problems on the interstate.
I have a 2019 Subaru Outback Limited 2019 with 3.6 liter engine. It is a peppy car, but a gas guzzler for around town driving. My son is buying it from me and I bought a Forester Touring. Yes, it does feel a little pokey by comparison, but I think the size and gas mileage will be great for me, a 77 year old granny. @@Yoshi-Mooch
Overall reliability is good but for me the styling seems a bit dated, also the roof rack design is similar to one we had on a Kia Sportage which would whistle in a cross wind.
Forester wilderness 👍🏻
The wilderness is geared lower and is quicker
Really? With the Crosstrek, the Wilderness model is significantly slower.
Paddle shifters seem strange on a CVT. Kind of pointless IMO
It's the difference between when you need to "Go, go, go now" versus when you need to just "Go".
It's traditionalism. Just like fake muntins in double-paned windows.
Buying Wilderness Edition is a waste. You might as well buy 4Runner.
Picking up my 2024 Wilderness tomorrow, I even found a dealership with no markups, no BS add-on's and a discount.
Subaru doesn't mark u p if the dealer does Subaru sends them less inventory.
@@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree But dealerships do a slew of BS add-ons. I contacted 4 dealerships before I found one out of state that didn't and drove 120 miles to buy mine. If the dealership closest to me hadn't put all that garbage, such as $199.00 for nitrogen in the tires I would have bought from them. The other three dealerships had over $1,200.00 in crap I didn't want.
@@subiesojourner777 TRUE! So true… How are you adjusting to the CVT transmission?! I would love an AWD subaru SUV but never owned a CVT myself
@@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree Since we picked up the car last week and have put just 280 total miles on it, it's sort of difficult to judge. I'm in my 60's now and my hot rodding days are behind me I drive pretty normal now with easy acceleration and such. I told our salesman that this will most likely be the first wilderness that will never be taken off road. I preferred the looks of this model over all the others they offer, plus it has the front camera for these aging eyes. 😁
@@subiesojourner777 Hey man, I completely understand! I’m in my mid 30s and I’m already considering a comfortable vehicle. In the past I only owned american muscle cars and swore by big V8 motors! Well I guess I’ll just have to test drive a forester for myself! Looking at the sport model, but those wildernesses are beautiful super rugged looking. Hope you continue to enjoy it my man!
Comparing early year models, still i find no reason to change it. I love the Subaru so much but they only do minor changes and not giving us a big reason to upgrade to newer models. I dont know its its a good or bad thing for old owners though.
Whats with the new Rockford Fosgate audio addition to most of the 2024 Premiums? Does it make the sound better?
A little bit, which is enough if you aren’t an audiophile looking for a rolling concert hall.
I had a 2021 base Forester with the 4 speakers and just bought a 2024 Limited with the Rockford Fosgate, which I believe only upgrades the front door speakers, nothing else.
I like music, am a guitar player even, and while it doesn’t hold up to the Burmester and Harman Kardon systems in the E class Mercedes cars I used to drive, it isn’t bad at all and I have no complaints.
Combien pour un 2024
I’m going to either buy a the Forster Limited or the Jeep Compass Latitude. I wish Someone could comment and help my decision. I have a 2017 Forester and really like it but have always wanted a Jeep. I’m not sure what I should do. Any advice/comments are greatly appreciated. I’ve watch both videos and really like both. Help please 🙏🏼
I always wanted a jeep too but after thorough research, I decided to go with a Subaru Forester. Better MPG, cheaper to insure.
The street lines are because there is parking on the wide side...DUH
You talk too fast it detracts from the review
Hitch?
I hope Subaru has fixed the woeful bluetooth system where your apple watch bluetooth interferes and needs to be disabled before you can play music from your iphone. This is a long standing problem which they seemingly don’t give a sh!+ about.
Which Trim level is this?
I wish they turbo charge this little SUV ...
if you slow down it would be nicer to watch
Styling is old, the dash screen response is utterly slow.
Styling is a personal preference. The touch screen is slightly laggy, but otherwise functional and intuitive.
@@CountryB4Party yes. I love Subarus especially the Forester and was considering one but the laggy dash screen and bit dated styling (I know personal) made me think otherwise.
@@Mark1Mach2 Isn’t it great to have choices?
Except for the new WRX, which I rather like, I don’t think Subaru is going to turn many heads with its styling. But I don’t think that’s why people buy Subarus. They buy for practicality and functionality, not to get noticed or make a fashion statement. Forester is the epitome of that. As for the touch screen, I use mine primarily to tune the radio and Google maps via Apple CarPlay. It works great. It isn’t the quickest, but perfectly acceptable (to me). Same with the naturally aspirated 2.5 and cvt. The headroom, outward visibility, cargo space, ease of routine maintenance, AWD, and handling outweigh any of my minor criticisms. I really appreciate that Im getting the advertised mileage in a car that’s barely broken in. I find that somewhat surprising since most of my driving is at elevations of over 5000 feet.
Touch screen won’t be like your iPhone or Samsung it’s a car to drive.
The best Forester had a stick shift...just sayin
Agreed, but they had a tendency to burn oil excessively.
What is the largest body style Subaru?
You just talk too fast. Very difficult to follow
Does the base package have sunroof?
Premium and up have it in 2024
The interior looks dated compared to Chinese cars. I won't be buying this one, Im going for a geely azkarra or a haval h6.
2025 Forester exterior styling was botched bigtime. Looks like a Ford and Mitsibishi. Designer must have been hired from Ford lol
What car do you drive?
No difference from the 23
This is such a bad product tgat the company recalled for radiator leak that can cause a fire😢
Quit being an alarmist. This problem appears to have affected an extremely small number of vehicles and can be corrected by tightening a couple of bolts. Nearly all vehicles have recalls for one issue or another. So far there are none on the ‘23 Forester, which is basically the same as the ‘24.
No Cd Player anymore for all 2024 Forester s .Bad decision Subaru
We are in 2024 why use cd when you can just use Bluetooth 😅
@@tylerdubois559cuz cd has better sound more hi fi
looks like I took a time machine and moved back to 2014 when other brands launched cars. this thing is SOOOOOOOOO dated.
No
CVT... no thanks.
Why? Give me a reason.
too complicated
Acutaully the trunk is not that spacious, my Uppababy Cruz stroller 2018 model does not fit in the trunk vertically without putting the back seat down, If I put my stroller horizontally I hardly have enough trunk space with the back seat up. Also, for the price range of a limited the driver seat should have a memory setting and the passenger seat should not be manual. Subaru is still behind on technology with the 2024 forester. I hope Subaru are really safe like they claim because on technology they r way behind. 😢
Ugly as design especially the headlights it makes the car look disgusting. Just got done looking at the 2025 it way better looking body disign.
Go buy it money bags 😅
Outdated.
It's turboed, all Subaru models are, if you're going to review a car try learning something about the car before you post the video.
Don’t be so rude, Madame
So outdated
Trash cars. No changes from previous gen
Problematic engine and more problematic CVT. Not a car for long term. Anyone who kept their Subaru long term knows what I’m talking about.
Thats called bad maintenance family has owned over 20 Subarus. 2 of which being mine. Both Foresters one was an EJ25 and the other is an FB25 over 200k on both. Motors never opened until past 200k on the EJ 215k for headgaskets and never on the FB never had a CVT issue either replaced the 5 speed auto just before 200k in the old one never done anything with the CVT other than 50k drain and fills been great with all of them in the family. Only early failure was a 4 speed auto in a 2007 Impreza
Looks same as the 2023. If anyone is deciding between a Forrester and Outback. Go with the outback with the turbo engine option.
Yeah so you can spend premium and pay double the gas 😅