Bit harsh on the Outlander, but we are all entitled to our own opinions and he shared his. I just purchased a new 22 Outlander Black Edition for my wife and we love it. So much that I got one as well, a 22 SEL. The amount of technology in these vehicles for the price point is fantastic! Very happy with our purchases.
you do you pal, of course theres bias since you are an owner (im mitsubishi owner too love it) on its own its a solid car but compared to others it is very fair.
Grouping the Outlander in this segment is a bit unfair as it is larger than all of its competitors. The only thing I dislike about my 2022 Outlander is the underpowered engine. Given it’s size, it should have a more powerful engine…maybe even a V6. But despite its size, fuel economy is still amazing, so there’s still a perk to the 2.5 inline-4
Definitely love the Outlander and it drives great! From the beginning you could tell which car he was going to pick. Subaru must have padded his pocket! Definitely need someone next time to be more fair with all the brands. Absolutely will never watch another comparison from him!
Look like ,he get paid to ruin Mitsubishi's reputation, it was ridiculous and funny as I have a Mitsubishi and I really enjoy it since I bought and I haven’t feel any of boolshit reviews that he threw out, yes I agree acceleration a little bit slow but you can change today gravel mode and enjoy this 40 feel and fast acceleration the driving it’s phenomenal and price wise it’s really affordable and Fair compere to the other competitors, he even didn’t mention about different drive Mode s and lots of other option which you can not find in the order cause seven seat with this price,
I think this guy is a bit harsh on the Outlander. I cross shopped it against the CX-5 and a few others mentioned in the video. The Outlander is the one I ended up going with. To me at least, the ride is nowhere near as rough as he makes it out to be and the ride was so much better than the other cars I tested. It also has amazing high beams with it’s active shadowing, which I don’t believe any of the others do. It’s my first ever brand new car and I cannot wait for my Outlander Exceed Tourer to arrive. There’s a reason these have such long wait times. Have to concede the gearbox and engine aren’t as good as it’s rivals though.
This guy has been tough on the outlander since the initial review, and his review skills are terrible. He is like a rejected super car driver. Where everything needs to accelerate like a v8 I have seen many other reviews of the outlander and they were respectable. The outlander is not meant to be a hot hatch and that is exactly how he drives it. Seems like he has a grudge. The outlander cvt is good and quiet, there were other people that reviewed just the cvt alone in cruising and casual driving. And the cvt is excellent. The phev outlander already came out In Japan and will be better than the fully petrol outlander.
What's more common in Aus? Leasing or buying new cars? I'm shocked with the boot and interior space compared to wagons in Europe. Most wagons have more room but for some reason people buy Crossovers.
This is literally 1st negative review I have watched on YT on the Mitsubishi 2022 outlander. I've heard personal small gripes on it, but no one at right hated it. It was sad to watch.
To those saying "all other reviews have said the Outlander is fine"... Perhaps this is the first person/team to actually review the Outlander honestly? Food for thought. *shrug*
@@enjoiadrian i would definitely welcome an honest review, and i recognise that no car is perfect as much as i think the Outlander is. I think peoples problem lays with the fact that this guy just straight up disregarded it while also doing a 360 on his review of the Sportage. He went into great detail with the rest of the cars and I expected the same with the Outlander. Instead we got a 5 minute whinge session.
I bought the Outlander and it's amazing. I've owned Toyota, Ford and Hyundai and I've test driven the competition. This 2022 Outlander shames them all for many reasons. Also, it's a family vehicle. No need for V8-like power.
Outlander might be a better choice for you, but here comparison was shown between 4 cars. Outlander does look bigger than the rest 3, actually it shouldn't be included in this comparison, ASX would have been here instead.
@@laknirala8248 We have the Outlander. We've had it for 2-3 years now. It's been great for our family, and we've put a lot of miles on it (>70k) in that short time. The trunk space is even large enough to carry around our sons wheelchair and/or his rolling cart. At the moment, both are in the trunk with room to spare. The backseat is also wide enough to fit his large handicap chair, and two more kids, including one in a regular car seat. Overall, we couldn't ask for more from this vehicle. It's a smooth ride, the leather cleans up nicely and in general, it's just been a good family vehicle for us.
This guy has something against Mitsubishi! I watched the video and then went in person to check the car out and it definitely doesn’t rattle and it drives very smoothly. I ended up getting the outlander vs all the others
I have. A 2022 outlander and everything this guy is saying if a Bullshit I got Enough room for me and two car seats on the back and I’m the same highest like him this people are full of bullshit
Outlander isn't the fastest car on the road but good towing ability. Power is sufficient. Better than a Yaris. But the phev version is a huge improvement in performance. A lot more lively. But back seats can't fold down flat like the previous model probably due to bigger batteries.
I own an Outlander and this guy is a crybaby about this car. The seats in mine are great and comfy on long trips. The steering on mine is spot on. I have NO rattles in mine. The suspension on mine is smooth confident when going around bends at any speed. Who is paying this dude? I tried the Hyundai. Not impressed at all. Plastic.
Thanks for the update, that was not always the case in earlier models. Some new models have finally realized what owners want in their car. Some models still list Space saver. This is an improvement. Only last year I asked about this vehicle from the dealer & was told "no spare wheel just a pump up kit" That's why I rejected this brand of vehicle.
I agree about Subaru being the easiest to drive. I've gone for the Outback over the Forester as it still has the best vision out of any SUV's that I have driven, it’s head/leg room is top class. The Outback has more modern tech compared to the Forester, it’s also longer which gives more boot space, and most of all, it has slightly bigger seats which give me more comfort for the long trips I do. But yeah, anyone looking for a mid sized SUV I'd recommend looking at the Subaru's for sure.
You made a good choice with the outback. I'm shocked with the boot and interior space compared to wagons in Europe. Most wagons have more room but for some reason people buy Crossovers.
New Outback is a good choice, smart. Although the 'Sport' model losing the built-in roof racks is a bit stupid, despite paying more than the base model which does get them. And clearly you didn't listen to the bollocks about the CVT.
@@sparklander Sorry, you lost me there. What are you talking about, and who are you replying to? If you were replying to my comment, I was talking about the difference between the Forester and Outback.
I kinda don’t believe the Outlander is that sh t, bad in almost every category isn’t gonna be justified with subjective adjectives like “feels bad” or “not good”.
It is obvious that his target is to criticize the Outlander the maximum as he could. For sure he will try to hide the additional features that you described (back seat sliding, reclining...)
He stepped into the outlander with a hidden motive. Perhaps he's been paid to give it a bad rap. You could almost figure out which brands has paid him off lol. I mean come on, the outlander these days are getting some of the amazing reviews from all sorts of reviewers
The Mitsubishi Outlander has been completely updated, it is improved from the 4 cars that you have on that list, only the Subaru and the Mitsubishi would buy 🎉🎉🥳🥳
I agree that the forester is is one of the best, but the outlander was treated harshly. The ride is quite smooth actually and it does feel big but not in a bad way, the inside is quite roomy but not overly massive. The engine was I’d say probably enough for it and just barely what it needed maybe a little more but overall it’s nice. I feel that a little bias was involved and maybe some subjectivity as I didn’t feel that it was all to fair.
I test drove a forester, outlander, rav4 hybrid and crv last weekend. The forester was easily the best to drive followed by the rav4. Outlander felt the worst to me especially the brakes. That was my experience anyway.
i drive the Outlander and i disagree that it doesn't drive well, i enjoy everything about it, and you can't beat the 10 year / 160,000km warranty it comes with
The Forester is a perfect example of a substance over style car, while the rest of the pack is the exact opposite ( especially the Outlander). I agree with the verdict that the Forester is the best overall practical car of the 4.
I drove all of theses vehicles plus a few more. Price was not that much of an issue, however, I found the Forester was the best drive and value for money, so I bought one in Premium trim. Absolutely love it.
Feeling better now that we chose a 22 premium! The ride was the best of the cars we test drove and can’t beat the value. Ours should be arriving this month
After a lot of test drives I chose the oulander, review for me was a bit hars on the oulander, if subaru was not so boring and dated I might have had a second look at it, we don't have kids so not everyone is after a family proof suv, long waiting list on the oulander - built in Japan I might add, Getting my outlander in April,
Agreed on the Forester. Insane value as is, especially compared to everything else on the market currently. If I had extra coin to spare, however, I’d definitely go for a Diesel Sportage, maybe in GT-Line trim for all the bells and whistles.
Subaru Forester has kept the same main features since its inception. I had a 2006 Forester and loved it so much. It was light, had the best visibility of any vehicle, has one of the best all-wheel-drive systems, has the highest ground clearance of any SUV and is super easy to drive. I taught both my teenagers how to drive in my Forester and that convinced me of how great they are. I finally sold it when it got to 200,000 km, they are pricey when new, but second hand they are a bargain and a really reliable car.
i dont like how the Outlander drives ... oh wait a speed bump .. oh wait another speed bump ... i dont like how it drives , oh wait another speed bump ... LOL
I’ll be honest, I was genuinely surprised the forester won this comparison! Despite owning a 2021 forester (pre facelift) and loving it, I thought it would be outclassed by the other three cars here! Having owned one for almost 12 months, I can say the space, visibility and ride comfort are excellent, with respectable fuel economy! As mentioned in the review, the infotainment system and driver display are a bit outdated, but they do the job!
@@ekimandersom4478 Physical controls and analog gauges should come back as the new premium! Spend too much time on tablets already, want to limit that to only where it makes sense in a car.
Price, practicality, ride, features and running cost the Outlander is the winner for me. I've got my PHEV 2023 2 weeks ago in Sydney and I loving it. It is a very good upgrade from my old toyota Kluger.
This guys sounds almost like he got paid to give Outlander a bad review. I drove the new Outlander and loved it. Didn’t feel anything like what’s been said in the video.
Being an old man in the UK, I've had the 2wd Sportage GT Line-S 1.6 petrol self-charging hybrid since March '22. It has a "normal" auto box and doesn't suffer the issues of dual clutch systems. I guess it's not an option in Australia which seems a shame. Driving mostly around town, we get 5.1 l/100km (46mpg) and the Mrs is pretty heavy footed. It also claims 0-100kph in 7.7 and I do enjoy the driving experience. Compared to the previous version Sportage it drives like a dream. It is built in Europe for European roads, so again, perhaps it differs significantly to the Aussie version.
Clearly Richard Berry hates Mitsubishi. All of the other reviews online of the Outlander have been very favourable. I just driven a CX5, Forester and Outlander. The Outlander feels the most premium and I think you need to get tape measure, because the interior is length is 10cm longer than the Forester and 14cm longer than the CX5.
Outlander for me all the way..the most improved and the best looking SUV out there..get peoples heads turning and drives amazing..Do not agree with the reviewer at all..Drive is comfortable and smooth..
Agree brought a Forester ... test drove all others, most felt cheap, poorly made, but the Forester is comfortable and feels more sturdy and value for $$$
Just got the Mitsubishi SEL Touring. Holy crap the extras were well worth the extra money! Can you say heads up display that shows all sorts of information to include speed, posted speed limits and even GPS directions!
Why anyone would believe anything this bloke says during his "comprehensive" reviews is beyond me. Just last month this same bloke waxed lyrical about the ride, visibility and composure of the Kia Sportage during its debut review in Australia. In just one month, his assessment of the Sportage has tanked form "excellent" with a review rating of 8.5, to a vehicle that barely scraped home into third place behind the Subaru and the Hyundai. Check out his review of the Sportage published on November 26, 2021 and cross reference that review with what has been published in this review. Consistency is key and bolsters integrity when critiquing cars, or anything for that matter. His flip-flop assessment of the Sportage and the cringeworthy fawning over the Subaru suggests other factors at play here. Thank you Richard, another so-called "motoring journalist" whose "musings" should be taken with a grain of salt. For those interested - no, I don't own/drive a Kia Sportage or any SUV and am not a Kia employee or fan-boy.
You are 100 % correct. No consistency whatsoever! On the 12 Nov, 2021 this ‘reviewer’ said about the Sportage (comparing the car to its rivals) “the best driving SUV in its class”. He rated Sportage 9 out of 10 for drive. Design 10 out of 10, interior and safety 9 out of 10. 8.5 overall.
I have the new Kia sportage G-T Line in turbo diesel (since November) and it's an amazing car! I always owned prestige/luxury cars prior and this feels on par with them, but better tech and value for money. Everything in the Sportage is so easy to navigate, it's roomy inside (I have two kids, one still in a booster seat) and we also bring our large dog along for drives, my Husband is a big build and has no problem in the front row. The car handles wonderfully and we've already taken it on two long trips, it overtakes with ease, has plenty of grunt, excellent fuel consumption and is smooth on the road. So far I can't fault anything especially after spending so much time driving it, the air-con is top notch too and cools the car down within seconds even on a 35° day! I never thought I'd own a Kia and I was initially sold on the design and ordered it prior to test driving it... But I have no regrets!
I'd have the new Kia Sportage anyday , I already have a 2019 Kia Sportage 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol in 6 speed manual, would definitely upgrade to this new Sportage in Scotland , lovely car, love Kia's and Hyundai looks nice too 🏴👌👍
Fully agree Kia has a new style inside-out it comes fully loaded with features inside that anyone is happy when they have-them all-year around heated +cool seats front & back, head-up display, infotainment for the moment yeah subjectively it looks the best but i don't know how to describe them are not rough & tough robust like Subaru but is so good put together inside for materials used fit & finish it's not top notch but really it is very good quality for every buck spent on them + the biggest warranty of 7 years as a cherry on top.. to me each from Sportage, Sorento or Telluride any of them are really good no brainer really hard to beat but each customer choose based on what they need, they budgets and preferences..
Couldn't agree more. It is pretty much exactly the same as the Tucson, looks better and I feel its a bit more refined with the materials used in the interior cabin. Sportage's drive is a bit more firm than the Tucson but I personally prefer it to bouncy soft ride, you feel more planted on the road. 1.6 manual in a GT Line is really reasonably priced for the level of equipment and refinement. Sportage also has painted exterior trim work if you go for a GT line, none of this plastic which makes the car look cheap.
@@MrrrrMime If you have ordered the GT Line you will get painted exterior trim work. None GT lines have plastic trim work around the arches, lower sections of the car and the rear bumper is partially black plastic. GT Lines are painted gloss black. You will love the car!
Mitsubishi Outlander: An impressive 86% "quality " and "reliability" rate by "JD POWER" An impressive 47% "resale value" after 5 years of ownership by "CAR EDGE Amazing power train warranty of 10 years One of the safest cars on the market, with 11 airbags The outlander's seat was slide forward a lot when comparing the leg room. He is being very subjective here so it's not fair
don’t think that because the outlander scored low in this video that it’s a terrible car, it’s a pretty good family car (which is what a car like that should be). 3 rows, rear doors opening almost 90 digrees to get child seats in easier, been awarded the safest vehicle in crash safety and it has a lot of cool features like 8 or so driving modes and more. it has also been awarded the cheapest car to maintain which makes it great for families. hence the driving, i’ve never driven one but from other reviewers i’ve heard it doesn’t drive as bad as he makes it out in the video, the only problems everyone says is the cvt is lazy but that’s because it’s a nissan cvt and some say the outlander drives better than the rogue even though the rogue and the outlander share a platform. if i went suv shopping for my family the outlander would be pretty high in my list.
I’ve had the outlander now for three months and it’s one of the best cars I have driven the only set back is the engine power however I’m in no hurry I’m retired and it’s perfect for me
Great review. However, when I test drive the Forrester, I found it to be struggling up hills. Really notice the absence of a turbo, in my opinion. I ended up buying the Tucson and the jerkyness is definitely a thing albeit pretty subtle.
For me outlander is the best among the four..this guy is biased towards the Outlander and has some personal grudge against it..he is a biased reviewer and don’t believe anything he says..drive of the Outlander is super comfy and amazing..
He is comparing 4 cars against each other...it's factual, car chasers also highlighted the ride issues in the Mitsubishi....buy the one you like the best 😁
While I respect everyone's right to their own opinion he clearly hates Mitsubishi. He gushes over the Subaru having a mud/snow setting and does not even mention the Mitsubishi has the same thing. In fact the Outlander has 7 settings including Hill Descent. I have owned a new 2022 Outlander SEL SAWC (US trim) for about 5 months now and it is a fantastic car. Could it use another 30-40 HP and is the CVT a bit loud on full throttle, yes. But drive it normally and it has more than enough power. In fact at 1/4 or 1/2 throttle it feels quite peppy. It is extremely solid, and the interior is high quality with no rattles, everything feels high quality and got cheap at all, the seats are comfortable and I love the quilted leather. The handling is very secure in the corners for a tallish SUV and does not feel ungainly. The ride while smooth and extremely comfortable is on the firm side, less so with the Front wheel drive model but I prefer a firm ride. And really ranking manuals??? I read them 1st thing when I buy a new car and the Outlander's covers everything you need to know. And did you take it out of nice black and red pouch they come in on purpose?
I have an old mazda 3 hatch with incredible visibility like older cars did. I have wanted to upgrade to an suv and get a Forester. I recently drove a friends Hyundai Kona and my sisters Mazda cx5. Both cars were difficult for me to see out of. Yes they have fancy reverse cameras but nothing beats manual visibility. Cameras shouldnt stop you from doing your safety head checks. I recently drove a forester and was blown away at how fantastic the visibility was. It felt light and safe. I will be upgrading very soon and I only have eyes for the Subaru Forester. The Kias these days look pretty fancy, but they havent stood the test of time yet. They seem like a gamble somehow....
Been having Sportage for couple of years love it. Never had issue. The only brand offered 7year warranty at the time I purchased and it's going to expire soon. I whould buy again. Or 10 year warranty outlander. After owning Ford for few years i'v learned warranty is very important ( to many issues with ford before)
Thanks for the great review. I just ordered a Forester so was really happy to hear your great comments about it. I know it's not the best looking but was awesome to drive and very comfortable. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Test drove all these and couldn't agree at all with the review. Kia, Mitsubishi and Hyundai way ahead of the Suburu. Suburu was absolutely out of this class. No power, lack of features and interior poor. Other cars had more features, luxury/comfort inside and better drive with better power delivery. Shocking review and gave me nothing on my next car purchase apart from not wasting my time with Suburu.
It's funny, I guess Mitsubishi offers a better warranty in the US: 10 year/100,000 power train, 6 year/100,000 miles bumper to bumper. And my el-cheapo Mirage came with a top quality portfolio with all the manuals.
While each vehicle may have strong and weak points, there are three that I'd point out in a Forester 1) great visibility from the interior, 2) extra comfortable suspension as it's a car thought for light trail as well, and 3) the awd system (available from the base trim as well). These three features make the Forester different from the rest.
Thank you for the rear facing review! you wouldnt believe how hard it is to find that comparison considering most are "Family Car" reviews. From that and the space alone inside, its the forester for me. Edit: Love that forester won. Comfort and utility are #1 in a compact suv, excited to order my own!
Excellent review Richard. My impressions of driving the Outlander was the same as yours - big, restricted visibilty, like driving a truck. My impressions of driving the Forester also were very similar to yours - spacious, excellent visibility and handling. Unsurprisingly, we've ordered a new Forester.
@@krullmanz1 Really? Among the top 6 most reliable cars according to "Repairpal", 86% quality and reliability rate by"JD POWER". Etc... and you call that garbage?!! Get a life!
You seemed to have a bias negative opinion about the outlander since the very beginning of your video. More than a review this sounded more like a bashing of the brand
@@Retromansite Its still same 10 year 100k. You can either simply keep receipts from shops, or even your own DIY work (plugs, oil change, etc). It’s illegal to make someone go to the dealer for service. Some things I would never get done at the dealer. They charge 2-4 times more often than a reputable shop. Now, I would go for warranty claims, but not really Service.
@@djkenny1202 Mitsubishi’s Standard New Car Warranty is 5 year/100,000 km. You may also be eligible for an Extended New Car Warranty up to 10 year/200,000 km if you’ve had all scheduled services done through the authorised Mitsubishi Motors Dealer Network.(but you're under no compulsion to do that and therefore it's not illegal!) Factor in the first 5 services are only $199AUD each. Next 5 average $440AUD and gets you to year 10 or 150,000 km. If I was a car manufacturer offering a 10 year warranty I'd want to ensure I did the servicing too - not some random mechanic. IMHO that's a better deal than KIA are offering and why I've ordered an Outlander. Each to their own opinion though.
@@Retromansite if an oil change is more than $60,I will definitely not go to the dealer. In the USA we passed a law allowing owners to service their own cars with receipts or going to any reputable mechanic. With all cars. It IS compulsory if you need to go pay their higher prices for the same thing. These services are hardly Rocket Science.
I have a 2019 Subaru Forester Sport. Even though that's a few years old now, I still know you got it right. I'm definitely going to keep my wallet ready for this mid-cycle refresh once availability and pricing go back to normal. An oddball line-up, but still a great comparison video!
Went for a test drive of Tucson, Sportage and Tiguan. I would go with Tucson by looking at Tech and safety. Transmission wise Tiguan is a marvel. The cheapest one of these is Sportage.
The 23 Forester has a slightly better look. But whether 22 or 23, the only for sure I would ever buy would be a white Forester sport. I just can't get past the looks of the regular Forester models, so at least the sport trim can be optioned up and those orange accents make the perfect car a pretty decent looking one too!
Richard, never mentioned the Subarus height advantage over the others. Also it is a proper full time AWD, with a good selection of which is better for moderate off road driving. The others are part time AWD, the AWD cuts out at over 60-70 Kms for the Sportage and Tucson on freeway driving. Yes as noisy as the Outlander however Subaru has got the CVT down to a pat. I own a 5 YO Hyundai diesel Tucson, My next SUV will def be a Subie out back or forrester, prob Outback as recently released 90% redesigned, Celt for the engine power of which I believe a turbo is in the wings.
Oh it's "him" again I can't take this reviewer seriously and his "opinion" is often very different from other reputable journalists. All these vehicles may fall into a similar category but they're all quite different in size and specifications. In my unbiased opinion I know which is the best and overall winner here when size, features, safety, refinement, value for money and an excellent warranty is considered, and it certainly is not the chosen so-called winner in this comparison. Dear or dear I really can't take this reviewer seriously
Hyundai Tucson diesel was my pick as it had the shortest wait time. I was lucky to have gotten an unallocated car and it arrived just under 2 months. Kia has by far the longest wait (12months) but the best tech and highest demand. Outlander is great if you need 7 seats.
I have the diesel Tucson as well and the 8sp auto diesel engine has none of the jerkiness issues he talked about it. I actually find it to be very smooth and has excellent power for overtaking and acceleration. Downside is it's definitely louder than other cars and has a bit of a "trucky" engine noise... Doesn't bother me personally as it's pretty quiet in the cabin but I know some people hate the noise from diesel engines
Enjoyed the entertaining review. Based on this I’d go for the Subie as well. Curious to know how Subie would go against the Tiguan or Karoq/ Kodiaq which often win comparisons.
I'll still take the Mazda CX5 over these any day ... In fact I did ... I bought a new one, supreme ride, great handling and luxurious fittings to boot. It may not have the biggest boot space but for what we carry it's fine. Oh and it has a 6 speed auto, no fancy double clutches or CVT's to go wrong.
Of the Sportage, on 11th November your identical twin said “DCT is really really smooth” / “Ride is excellent and composed” / “vs RAV4, Tucson, Outlander, Forrester could well be best driving SUV in class” / Driving = 9 out of 10 “so composed, so comfortable, only thing could use a little more steering feedback” So, which twin should we believe ????
Ha Ha.. i'm on the Sportage, btw i'm not as tall as this dude otherwise i would get the Telluride, so my wife and i we went looking for the new Sorento initially but tested both and the new Sportage was also available at the dealer we just got it last month in full trim same green-olive color couldn't be much happier.. we simply love it..
Not sure why reviewer keep complaining about outlander especially with tarmac mode you can see so much powerful transmission.. trust me go and give a test drive tucson, sportage and outlander you will see the difference, PERIOD
Im sorry but id have to go with the mitsubishi outlander. Ive driven 4 and to me the mitsubishi was the most fun to drive and the fuel economy in that car is amazing. i feel witht the mitsubishi your getting more for yiur money as well. Im about to buy 1.
I never considered the MIT or SUB. For me it came down to the TUS and SPT. I think the Sportage design interior is definitely the best. Whereas the Tucson’s exterior looks better to me when compared to the Sportage. I just don’t like the back of the Sportage it kinda reminds me of a mini van look trying to look sporty but didn’t quite get it right. The Tuscon interior is still pretty nice so I settled on the Tuscon. Also the ride is pretty good it easily puts a 7month old and 3 yr old to sleep very quickly. 😅
Mitsubishi Outlander 2024 is a fantastic car with superb features than the competition at the price point intended for families with 5 star safety rating , it feels like driving a patrol . This is his personal opinion , Tucson and sportage are feels like cars targeted at women segment , outlander is muscular and incredible road presence at the price point in my humble opinion . & Cvt does the job well 😊
Have to agree, the Forester is by far the best choice of the lot. You did leave out the crash testing and im certain the subaru would have one that also for its reinforced chassis and engine hinge mount release where the engine submarines under the vehicle oposed to pushing through the firewall crushing the front row. Subaru is the last Japanese origin brand where their whole range of models are still built manufactured in Japan unlike all the other Japanese origin brands where 90% come out of Thailand. This is why the build quality is by far the best. They are the only true AWD out of the lot where you get even distribution accross all 4 wheels evenly, same goes with weight distribution. If you cut any Subaru in half, its symmetrical. This provides superior handling and cornering unlike any other suv in its class. Yes, it might not be the prettiest car to many from the outside but you spend more time inside driving the car opposed to standing outside staring at it. However, i personally like the look. Lastly its by far the safest of the lot because just with its proper AWD capabilities, regardless of the weather or terrain you're on, it provides maximum grip, traction and safety at all times. Yes, im a Subaru owner and have been for the last 25yrs. Tried other brands but nothing else could compare in its category.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't find the Outlander seats to be comfortable in this trim. I just couldn't find a sweet spot when adjusting the seat. Oddly, the suede looking ones were more comfortable. Even more odd, I found that the dark color leather seats are more comfortable than the white leather seats in the Outlander. That may just be me because I can't explain how just the change in color could result in a more comfortable seat.
I have the new Kia Sportage G-T Line in turbo diesel, it's fantastic to drive and handles really well! I went from a 6.4 litre V8 to the Sportage and honestly the Sportage doesn't feel sluggish at all, it picks up rather nicely and has plenty of grunt!
@@InIn456 do you mine me asking which turbo diesel did you choose? 1.6 or the 2.0? Ive heard kia sportage gt line in 2.0 diesel turbo is really good? Or its just the same as 1.6 diesel in gt line? Tia
The Phev is in a different playing field than the petrol. Performce, long term reliable and fuel saving is much better. I just hope the suspension on the new PHEV is gonna be better than my current one, its definitely harsh over bumps but still better on long trips than my outback. Subaru has noisy suspension.
We bought a 2021 Forester. What sold us was the view from the inside. We spend 95% of our time looking from inside out of our vehicle. The Subie simple gave us the best view by far over all the other cars we tested. The Subie actually drove quite well but it is no sports car and lacks real acceleration. It is certainly adequate to deal with the mountainous highways where I live just barely. After 6 months we wouldn't trade it for anythung we test drove,
@@luizucchetto2528 I get your point. But it’s just like wearing comfortable shoes or clothes which aren’t really fashionable. You’re comfortable but do you feel good about it 🤔
I have a Forester and I find it lazy. I wish they would re-invent the turbo version with more power. Way too sluggish for my liking, however I would probably buy another one as the more powerful SUV's cost over 100K
Richard is inconsistent with his scoring and comments. Go watch his individual reviews for these cars and you will see he gave the Sportage more praise and a higher score versus the Forrester when testing them in isolation.
