Is the 2025 Subaru Forester a BETTER new compact SUV than a Honda CR-V? 

why you own one? probably not but seems like everyone says this

I test drove one and then ordered one! Believe me there is plenty of power. I really don't understand people complaining, I found it just as quick as the Rav4 or CR-V!

I'm with you. Hate the huge wheel trend.

@@almassengale Last week I had sidewall damage from a pothole. Cost me $450 to replace the tire and alignment.

I agree. I always look for the highest profile tires a model has.

You can always downsize the wheel afterwards, although that would be an extra money out of pocket.

I just bought a 2025 Toyota Camry LE which has 16 inch tires. My 2007 Honda Accord had low profile tires and I was constantly having to buy new tires from potholes, curbs, etc.

You can if you want something with some power. Thing needs a better engine.

@@digitaldoc100 Or a decent design.

They fucked up the 2019 -2021 foresters with the TCV in place of a thermostat... Then made a better one for the 22-24... So ya some forester models are bad

​@digitaldoc100 no car is perfect but this really does meet the needs of about 90 percent of drivers out there. Power can be nice but most people don't care.

@@digitaldoc100 All the cars in this class basically have the same base hp and engine.

That would be Toyota

Hi Robisson! I appreciate your support!

That would be a nice setup.

I have a 2018 Crosstrek and it is my first Subaru. The area I live in Western Maryland Subarus are very popular and have some of the most loyal buyers. Two reasons, one the cars are very reliable and two they are better in deep snow than front drive based AWD systems. I’m sure it’s because of the low center of gravity of the boxer engine and symmetrical AWD. As far as the CVT goes, to me it’s not as loud as some others I’ve driven and the way they make it shift it feels like a typical transmission. I’ve owned a lot of cars and trucks and this Crosstrek has been a great car. Mine was an early 2018 and I have put Falken Wildpeak tires on it and it goes in snow. I’m looking at getting a new Subaru and was waiting to see this and the new Outback. At first I didn’t like the looks of the Forester, but it has grown on me.

Should be more like $28K.

@@chuckwalla2967 The Premium is the best value.

Go shop around with a $38k budget and see what it gets you. A Jeep Compass, equinox, terrain, sportage, crv… and the forester will have more available options. $38k for this in todays market is good value. Plus, you’ll find these for under msrp all day.

@@Adam_S281 I don’t think it’s a good value, but not much is. I do like that Subaru dealers seem willing to negotiate.

​@@dforrest4503when the average new car price is $46k .... 38k is a bargain.

test drive or buy each one and let us know. :)

Thanks for sharing your great thoughts on this one Ryan!

Fingers crossed Subaru does something soon.

Not so cheap to fix the drivetrain once they fail.

​@@chuckwalla2967 it's 2024 not 2014

That's the first thing I look at when I go car shopping. OR when I see someone in front of me turning. I think to myself, "damn .... I'd better go buy one of those, they have led turn signals". 🙄🤣🤣🤣

You are not the first to say that!

yes. veri ugli.

I believe it’s a thermostat.

It is a pre-production

@@RaitisRidesunfortunately post-production screens act the same 😫

looks better with some mud on it

It's Bidenomics. Everything is up.

Yeah, Touring trim is actually $41+

That is a great question!

If you're an audiophile, the HK system is definitely the way to go.. I'm sure the 6 speaker system is fine for people who aren't... but the 4 speaker system in the base is definitely not good. Hopefully they'll offer a fosgate accessory upgrade at some point for the lower trims.

@@ryanslemmer5905 I listen to a lot of audiobooks and RU-vid or news 😟 not as much music. Do you think that would be a problem ? I will test them but I’m just afraid that they are really bad

@@ryanslemmer5905 Premium Forester with tax is almost 40k sooo I really wouldn’t want crackling speakers

@@agak61 So... put in better speakers if the ones in it aren't great and you don't want to upgrade to a different trim? Or adjust your equalizer to sound better at a lower volume?

Thanks brother for having my back!

He doesn't do trips to the junkyard, &or dealership service departments. You'll have to do that comparison on your own.

I was thinking the same

God. I want to like these cars so much but they are just so ugly!!!!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. nothing modern about any of their models!!!

I agree! Or an old Toyota design. Maybe a combo. Bummer.

Trust me I know how you feel!

That bring the good stuff!

LOL you are freaking hilarious!

Which Mazda? CX-50?

Already arriving but they made no changes 2026 should be redesign

Ahh, ok, to bad, was hoping for redesign for 2025. Haven't seen any utube videos, been looking, no one has one posted, lots of Forester ones.​@@David-dx5wz

You got it!

Just the front of it. I see Jeep Cherokee on the sides.

Toyota own 20% of Subaru.

I totally remember those!

Yes it can.

@@RaitisRides Thanks for some reason they don't list as accessory. Maybe included with touring spec.

You can't see it, who care

@@danielfair4675 it gets a zonk every other time!

Hopefully the upgrades to the motor and starter help smooth it out. The 2.4 turbo in Outback and Legacy XT are significantly smoother. They still have their shuddery moments but they're better for sure. Was getting 27-29 out of my Forester Wilderness regularly, wasn't complaining with that transmission, tire and suspension change.

You do know for less than a $100 that start/stop can be bypassed. Or better yet, quit trying to push the brake pedal thru the floor like Fred Flintstone, and it won't engage.

@@danielfair4675 yes thank you ...actually that was a semi rant ...the full rant going something like this ...the longer we own the Forester the more I dislike the 2.5 boxer engine ... Compared to any Honda the 2.5L boxer seems crude noisy unrefined ...I'm sure one day I will sell it ..thanks again for the reply keith

Less than $100 can delete the start/stop

Toyota

Hybrids are for Karen & Ken

It is not my favorite that is for sure!

Lol, go shop a Porsche Macan or M-B GLA250 .... you'll discover it's a bargain.

Do you have children and if so were they natural births in a hospital?

@@xL0stKIlah funny question. No problems. He was just 7 lbs when he was born full term. Newborns seldom reflect adult size.

You need to take on for a drive.

That's funny, CR has it at #1 out of 21 compact SUV's in 2024.

I am so glad that you are digging this one.