2020 Subaru Forester Review | A Few Important Changes

What's up guys, welcome back to another one if you were new to the channel? I'm Gold Pony and today we're looking at the new

2020

Subaru Forrester, courtesy of Apple Subaru in York, PA, which is why I've

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ed this one over the last few years. I've always liked it, it has the best all-wheel drive system out there right now, so what do you say? Let's go ahead and jump right into it and as always let's start with the pricing and as you can imagine there are several different trim levels. For the

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Forester, the first is the base trim levels that start at twenty-four thousand four hundred ninety-five dollars, then you have the premium for twenty-seven thousand three hundred ninety-five dollars, the Sport will start at $28,995 and is limited to thirty-one thousand ninety five dollars. and lastly, touring, that will start at thirty-four thousand five hundred and ninety-five dollars, but regardless of the trim level, the engine in the 2020 Forester will be the same, the engine in this beast will be an opposed four-cylinder boxer horizontally and 2.5 liters. engine that generates 182 horsepower at 5,800 rpm 176 pound-feet of torque available at 4,400 rpm sent to all four wheels, of course, through Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel drive system proven time and time again to be the best system proven all-wheel drive exists vigorously in the snow, so there's an excellent all-wheel-drive system, that power will be sent to the ground via a Lineartronic CVT with paddle shifters if you opt for the Sport or Touring trim levels, at least it will give you MPG at 26 in the city 33 on the highway taking regular unleaded fuel aka 87 octane so that will save a little money there. 210 also mentioned that there is an automatic start/stop system that comes standard for all trim levels, so when I was stopped at a red light there, the Forester shut down completely and then as soon as you let off the brake , it restarts automatically, of course, so it's not like you have to turn it back on or anything. but it's also a fuel saving measure, so now before you do any kind of acceleration in this 2020 Forester, do what I mention: dry, also known as Subaru driving modes, and those buttons will be located there on the steering wheel, but we'll give you smart and sport driving modes, just things like the shift points, the throttle response and actually the steering sensitivity as well, so I put it in that sport driving mode and it immediately accelerated up to a higher rpm range that provides a little more power on demand, so that's always good, but with that done, let's go ahead and accelerate a little bit here and see how fast we can accelerate the new 2020

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, not bad.

There are certainly no problems merging onto the highway. I wouldn't have minded a turbocharged engine fitted to the Forester, but it's definitely not that bad acceleration there, but following that acceleration, as always, braking is equally

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and therefore forward. You'll find 11.6-inch ventilated front discs if you opt for the base or premium trim levels. Those front discs actually upgrade to twelve-point-four-inch ventilated front discs if you opt for the Sport trim level and above, so we have them today. and in the rear you will find eleven point two inch solid rear discs for all trim levels. As far as the braking field goes, it's been perfectly fine, there were certainly no problems stopping the Forester, so I definitely liked that and then touching on the suspension. and driving the front a bit, you get a McPherson strut front suspension at the rear, a double wishbone type rear suspension with front and rear anti-roll bars, and as far as ride quality goes, we're about to find some very rough potholes.

Here, here, it's not so bad. I've actually had a lot of effort over those bumps because I always do the same test drive I feel like, but there are definitely no issues with the ride quality, in my opinion, the steering feel is nice, especially in that mode. sporty driving, not quite. As heavy as the Honda Accord. I recently tested it but it has a good weight to it but maybe my favorite part about the suspension and handling segment of this

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here is a button called ex mode that we have here on this Forester and that will give you normality of course that's what which comes by default, but also snow, dirt, deep snow and mud, and this will adjust everything from the traction control to the activation of the all-wheel drive system, so it's really a benefit, esp. with the amount of snow we have at least here in Pennsylvania and any up north and that's what I'm talking about here that deep snow and mud mode will be used and that X mode is essentially just an off road system that the

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comes with the Forester, so that's definitely a plus and something I had to mention, in addition to the cabin noise, a little bit of outside noise coming into the cabin, but it's not as bad or as quiet as some of the other SUVs that know.

I've tried it recently, but again, it won't bother you or anything, so you shouldn't have any problems when it comes to visibility. The general rule is the type of bed or shape of any type of vehicle, the better the visibility. I will have it and that is certainly the case with a Forester. I can see perfectly fine from behind, even with those slightly larger rear headrests in the second row, I still have absolutely no visibility problems, so well done Subaru for that, but that completes the performance segment of this review, Let's go ahead and take a look at the exterior of this new 2020 Subaru Forester.

Well, here is the 2020 Subaru Forester. The first thing I always like to mention about Subarus is the ground clearance because they are more off-road capable, so to speak. , with its all-wheel drive system, but 8.7 inches of ground clearance. I think it is among the best in its category, without a doubt, LED headlights will come standard on all trim levels. Well done, Subaru, for that. They will come with the automatic function, which means that when it starts to get dark the LED daytime running lights will automatically turn on, which are also standard on all trim levels and, in fact, you will find LED headlights with steering response if you opt for the limited or tourist trim levels, so we have them today essentially, the way they work is when you're going down back roads at night or on any highway, those headlights will adjust based on the steering angle, better illuminating what's in front of you. around.

The curve gives you slightly better lighting around the corner, which is definitely a good thing, a safety feature in itself. LED fog lights can be found just below for the sport and touring trim levels and will be optional on some of the others. Equipment levels, of course, head to the side of this one. Raised roof rails can be found on the Premium trim level and on the rear privacy glass again with the Premium trim level, enough that it's always interesting that they don't put it on. the base trim level, but as far as the side mirrors go, black side mirrors will come with a base body, body-color side mirrors will come with the Premium and Limited Sport trim levels, and you'll find a chrome finish satin on your side mirrors.

If you were to go with the Touring, by the way, those integrated turn signals you're looking at now will come standard in the sport turn level and up, so you'll step back a little and take a look at the Turn Signal Settings. wheels The 17-inch steel wheels with covers will come with a base of 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with premium aluminum alloy wheels and finally 18-inch ones if you opt for the Sport trim level and above, as well so now let's go to the On this one there's a shark fin antenna that's on top, just below that, a rear spoiler with an integrated brake light and that's actually going to come on the premium trim level and above that rear spoiler with the light brake, rear window wiper. under the LED license plate lighting, I know it's a small thing but it really makes a big difference so I always like to mention that it will actually come standard on all trim levels and it's one of the new features for the 2020 Forester and Of course, I will continue to mention the new features as we go, but that is one of them, it is small, but it is good that you take a look below, you will find a single exhaust outlet for all trim levels and They will actually get a chrome tip.

If you were to choose the Sport trim level and above, that's what you're looking at right now so you know what we need to do next, as always, here's the exhaust clip, since we're back. when it comes to opening, that tailgate is actually a power tailgate if it were with the Limited or Touring trim levels, and by the way, it's optional on the premium and sport power tailgate, but there's actually a button. on the remote control, so just press that if you want to open it once open, the cargo capacity will be thirty five point four cubic feet for the base trim level, it will actually be different here for all the other trim levels.

It's going to even go up to 33 cubic feet and if that wasn't enough space, of course, the rear seats fold down hitting the cubic feet, although there is no sup 276 point one for the base seventy point nine cubic feet for all other trim levels. equipment, but they would also mention that in that cargo area you can find cargo lighting for the Sport and Touring trim levels. There is also some underfloor storage and that is definitely always a plus. I use it on my own SUV, but it will be standard for all trim levels and also groceries.

The rear and tie down hooks also for each trim level I also use them all the time, they are definitely very useful to get to the legroom in the back, which will be thirty-nine point four inches, so for reference , I'm even six feet tall. high, this is the space I have back there, you can also find a folding center armrest with rear cup holders for the premium equipment level and rear USB charging ports for the sports room, going up a level you will have reclining rear seats if we choose for the premium trim level, heated rear seats are always good, in fact if you want, with the Touring, I love it, especially with Subarus known for being in the snow all the time, heated rear seats are definitely a plus, again choose the Touring if you want that, but it turns out that today we also have rear ventilation in this trim level, so that's always good, but get up in the front seats.

They are manually adjustable seats for the base trim level. Driver's seat with 10-way power adjustment. seat with power lumbar for the premium and limited sports car and that's probably the first thing I muttered to myself before starting this test drive before turning on the camera. These seats are very, very comfortable. I'm definitely a fan so if you have any kind of issues with previous Subaru Foresters there's definitely a power passenger seat if you want it, it comes with the Touring you'll find a cloth finish with the base and premium you'll get a sport cloth finish with orange stitching with the sports hall level of Of course, as expected there, and leather seats with the Limited and Touring model, so that's what you're looking at right now and you'll have heated front seats that will come with the premium trim level and above and that button is located just to the right of the mode button textured leather, there are also different types of leather.

Some of them are smooth leather, this is a textured one. The heated steering wheel will come with the Touring trim level and above. I also wanted to mention that we have that today, of course, but since I'm heading towards the beginning. First, let me start by showing you the key. Here you have all the buttons located on one side of the key lock, unlocking that button to open the rear hatch and by the way, the unlock button is the Subaru logo in the middle next to the So today we have a button start which will come with the Sport trim level and above, is optional on the premium model, so all I'm going to do is just put my phone on the brake and press the engine start button. button located right next to the driver, on the right, nor is it that good, then once started, those metersthey will do a full sweep, there is a tachometer on the left speedometer, it is on your right, there is a digital display front and center that can be controlled using the steering wheel. mounted controls there are a couple of different things you can check, maybe the main thing for me is the driving mode buttons, which will essentially tell you if you are in smart driving mode or sport driving mode, so definitely It is also useful.

The digital speedometer can be found in the middle and it tells you how many miles per gallon you are getting at any given time so it's a cool little system as well and I also want to mention that there is a second gauge screen if it will be right above the speedometer system. infotainment and that will once again give you a ton of additional information, including the outside temperature, so it's always a good time of day. Information about climate control. It will also tell you about its security features. as well as the angle of the Forester, so if you're going up a mountain that will also be displayed, the oil temperatures will be quite cold, there will be weather settings, a compass, how many miles you have left until you hit the void, what day It's the day of week and all of that can be controlled using the information button on the left side of the steering wheel, so I love that.

It's up there too, but now let's get to the overall interior quality, where we can spot the screen, the electric sunroof Panoramic is actually standard for the Premium trim level. I love that the premium trim level gives you that a lot of times. The panoramic power sunroof will only come on the highest trim level from many other manufacturers, so having it on the premium trim level is definitely pretty cool, but the dual-zone climate control with national climate controls Limited and Touring trim are optional for all trim levels. We have them today. There are up to three different garage doors and they are located just below the rear view mirror.

There you will also have LED map lights on the roof and a sunglasses holder. Well, on the roof and that will be standard for all trim levels and is what I would consider a very rugged look. The interior actually has a lot of rubberized textured finishes. It will actually be found at the doors, right above the glove. The box and everything around the gear lever are fine. I like it, like a lot of other manufacturers put plastics in there, but I like the rubber finish. It looks good, it feels good, it's cool right in front of the shifter. an auxiliary port, a USB charging port and a 12-volt power outlet, as well as a rubber cargo area so things don't slide around as much when you're off-roading, that's great of course, right behind the shift lever you have an electronic parking. brake and a brake hold button right behind it, it's got two cup holders and another little cubby area, but then just below the center armrest there's a pretty deep cubby area there and there's actually a 12 volt power outlet too inside that and There are plenty of cupholders throughout the Forester, so it's always worth mentioning that too, but now let's get to the 6.5-inch color touchscreen, which will come with the base Premium and Sport trim levels, then you'll get a 8 inches. color touchscreen, if you want it with the Limited or Touring model, so that's what you're looking at right now.

Either way, you'll get Bluetooth and audio streaming, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, which is big and standard for every trim level, so that's definitely a plus, and by the way, Android Auto Apple CarPlay, if you haven't already. Did you know, it gives you free navigation as long as you have a smartphone and can also connect it to the vehicle. it gives you the ability to like and simply like your Pandora songs and there are a couple more apps. It is compatible with this factory navigation system. If you live in the mountains, it will be standard on the Touring.

It is also available in the Limited model. Of course, you can also check your radio settings up there and by the way, when it comes to the sound system, when it comes to the speakers, you will get four speakers with the basic six-speaker sound system with the premium sport and limited and with the Touring you'll get a nine-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system with five hundred and seventy-six watts, however, we do have that as an option on our limited model here today so I'm really excited about that one so you guys know What I need to do next let's go ahead and turn on the radio, see what we sound like this morning and test the clarity of this, this sound system is ridiculous, there's a ton of bass clarity, it's great for the size of the Forester, that sound.

The system is really amazing, so I would definitely recommend the Harman Kardon sound system in this Forester that we have here today at least, but the last thing that player rear vision for each trim level that allows you to know who or what is behind you, which will always take us to a safe place, so to start, the first thing I wanted to mention is the forest or perhaps the most

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It's this one in particular. The vehicle is an IIHS Top Safety pick+, which is the highest rating given by IHS, so that's essentially everything you need to know about safety, but continuing with the front side curtain airbags, the airbag for the driver's knees and the rear, you will have latches, also known as lower anchors and child tethers for the rear seats of the car, rear door child locks, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system, but these are some of new safety features for the 2020 Subaru Forester rear seat reminder system now available.

It will come standard on all Subaru trims and view and I'll talk about that in a second here. The Subaru Sight will now also come with lane centering and lane departure prevention, so those are the two new safety add-ons for the 2020 Forester, but To dig deeper into that Subaru Sight which, by the way, comes standard On each trim level, the sensor is located just above the rearview mirror here, so that's where you'll see everything, so to speak, but it will give you adaptive cruise control pre-collision braking lane departure and roll assist, as well as assist to keep in the lane and continue with the Touring trim level that will actually add a driver-focused system, so it will essentially monitor your driving habits and alert you.

If it thinks you're sleepy or in any case thinks you're driving poorly, high beam assist will come with the Sport trim level and above and if you were looking for that blind spot monitoring system with rear cross traffic alert like many they do, that will come standard on the Limited and Touring model and will be available for the premium model and the sport isn't stupid anyway, that's what it's all about guys, thanks so much for watching, feel free to follow me. social media at the bottom of the screen, if you like, make sure to hit the subscribe button and end the deposit notification button if you're on new car reviews, that's what we do here on this channel, after everything, do you appreciate that you see more?

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