00:00Welcome to the latest video from Tuningblog. Today it's all about the new Subaru Forester.
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00:16With the Forester, Subaru has created a perfect choice for its loyal customers,
00:21especially for those looking for a reliable and robust SUV.
00:24The new Forester was unveiled in the U.S. in November 2023,
00:31and while it may not be the most exciting SUV on the market,
00:34it delivers exactly what its buyers expect, reliability and functionality.
00:39The U.S. market is particularly important for Subaru.
00:43A remarkable 153,000 vehicles were registered there in the first quarter of 2024.
00:49A clear success.
00:50Here in Germany, the new Forester probably won't be on the streets until 2025,
00:58but our U.S. colleagues have already gathered their first driving impressions.
01:04What is immediately noticeable is the Badder-Meinhof effect.
01:07A phenomenon that also plays a role in the Subaru Forester.
01:11Perhaps you have already experienced it yourself.
01:13As soon as you drive a Subaru, you suddenly see them everywhere.
01:17But they were already there before, you just didn't notice them.
01:20This phenomenon describes the Forester perfectly,
01:25as it blends seamlessly into its surroundings,
01:27especially in neighborhoods like upscale Brooklyn,
01:29home to many nature lovers who escaped the city on weekends.
01:33Here, Subarus are parked on every corner,
01:36and the Forester, the Forester, is often present.
01:39The Forester for the 2025 model year isn't revolutionary,
01:42but it doesn't have to be.
01:46Subaru has stuck with the tried and tested concept
01:48and made only slight improvements.
01:50The 2.5-liter boxer engine with 183 horsepower BKS is a familiar element
01:55and is also retained in the new model.
01:58Paired with a continuously variable transmission and symmetrical all-wheel drive,
02:02the Forester is ready for the next off-road excursion.
02:05The interior has been redesigned.
02:08However, the Forester still feels very Subaru-typical,
02:11robust and functional.
02:12In terms of ride comfort,
02:15the Forester absorbs even the worst road surfaces as if they weren't there.
02:20The Forester really shines on bumpy roads or cobblestones like those found in Brooklyn.
02:27The smooth ride is a welcome feature,
02:29especially if you spend a lot of time on poor roads.
02:31In terms of performance,
02:37the engine might seem a bit lacking to some,
02:39especially considering its weight of around 1660 kg.
02:44However, the CVT transmission operates surprisingly smoothly
02:48and without the usual rubber band feel.
02:51Those looking for more pep can look forward to the upcoming hybrid model,
02:55which will surely improve performance even further.
02:57Subaru emphasizes that the Forester has the same steering as the sporty WRX,
03:03but you don't notice much of it.
03:06The Forester isn't a sporty car,
03:08it's designed to be solid and safe.
03:11And that's a good thing.
03:13Those who choose a Mazda CX-5 will get a more dynamic ride,
03:17but if you're a Subaru fan,
03:18the Forester is more than adequate.
03:21The Forester's interior is functional
03:23but could use some fine-tuning compared to competitors like Mazda,
03:27Honda or Kia.
03:31The large touchscreen works well,
03:33although the graphics do look a bit dated.
03:36Overall, the Forester's interior remains rather unexciting,
03:40which is a bit disappointing for a new model.
03:42Nevertheless, it offers everything you'd expect from a Subaru.
03:47With the Forester,
03:48Subaru has once again shown that they know exactly what their buyers want.
03:52A robust, reliable,
03:54and off-road capable car that's perfect for off-road adventures.
03:59While I personally find more exciting alternatives like the Mazda CX-5,
04:04the Forester is the ideal choice for many.
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