Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander

[BlueBimmer]

but i bet panalo CRV sa sales :hihihi:

[wren]

but i bet panalo CRV sa sales :hihihi:

hmmmmm....i think i've read this somewhere before.

[the josh]

Test drive them both! They are both performance oriented CUV's, pero syempre biased ako

[drey]

For me it doesn't matter

As I've said in my earlier post, wala pa rin laban ang new CR-V sa mga ito.

Noisy and high-vibrating 2.4 liter variant (using the old-school K24A engine), no standard 4WD/AWD on lower variants and the "slushbox" doesn't have manual mode (yet the Forester and New Outlander have these as standard equipment )

Worst part is that the bucktooth grill is damn fugly.

The CR-V is gonna be a boring vehicle for me (like it predecessor models)

Thats because in Europe. People who buy Honda's are old people (around 50 - 70 y.o.) who loves to play chess and golf.

[boybi]

Blackraven, this thread is for the comparison between the Forrester and the Outlander. Please stay on topic.

[Karding]

but i bet panalo CRV sa sales :hihihi:

stay on topic daw BB

Blackraven, this thread is for the comparison between the Forrester and the Outlander. Please stay on topic.

I need a comparison of this two, base on all aspects. TY

wow, ALL aspects, very demanding ka naman kapatid :bwahaha:

Objective Comparisons of Lander and Forester

If I were to buy the Outlander, it's because of the 6-spd with paddle shifter, Tri-Mode 4WD, accolades, and wife would be able to drive it, too.

If I had to buy the Forester, it's because I want to drive a manual transmission and listen to the boxer engine and I'm a fanboi :evillaugh

Fuel Consumption
Outlander: 19/26 6-SPD A/T Regular Fuel
Forester: 20/27 5-SPD M/T Premium Fuel

If both of them are in front of me to decide, it's going to be a tough choice.

[rudyphoto]

Ok thanks to all of you tsikoters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- all of you guys are informative. This two - a tough choice.

[BlueBimmer]

stay on topic daw BB

ay opo ser

i pick the outlander because the rear is so ***y :naughty2:

[mitsiboy]

get the outlander

-mas pogi

-mas malaki engine

-more spacious

-mas mura maintainance

-my road presence unlyk forester..doest look like 1.5m

-dami features ung GLS sport

[wren]

get the outlander

-mas pogi...subjective, pero you're right.

-mas malaki engine...you're right again, but the XT actually have more HP and torque (lighter too).

-more spacious...you're right again.

-mas mura maintainance...you're probably right.

-my road presence unlyk forester..doest look like 1.5m...you're right again, but that's the beauty of the Forester, sleeper factor.

-dami features ung GLS sport...again, you're right, but it all depends on what features are important to you, someone here mentioned safety.

...so if i agree with you with all your comments, what am i doing with a Forester?!

[bunge]

...so if i agree with you with all your comments, what am i doing with a Forester?!

And what the heck are you doing with that FXT handle? You must change it into GLS.

Right?

[kulit]

This is a difficult choice to make. The Outlander clearly has the Forester in its sight, but Mitsubishi has to come up with a bigger engine (3LV6) to match Subaru's (2.5F4 Turbo) power but its still a tad short. In terms of ameneties and space, the Outlander has the advantage. I haven't driven the Outlander yet so I cannot comment on its ride & handling. I'll tell you a personal anecdote: During the MIAS last March, I inspected the Mitsubishi Outlander on display. Nice! While I was seated at the Driver's side, another onlooker opened the front passenger door and when he closed it again, lo and behold, the sunglass holder mounted above the rear view mirror fell! Talk about build quality. Notwithstanding, in difficult comparisons as this, I suggest you go for a test drive. Considering that the Outlander is still a new model, there are no comprehensive reviews as of this writing. My personal choice: still the Subaru Forester.

[kulit]

I drove my friend's new Outlander GLS Sport today. I was impressed! The upshifts were smooth, it was hardly noticeable especially below 4000rpm. Acceleration from a standstill was not jerky. The big brake rotors gives you confidence in sudden stops. It could go fast especially in overtaking maneuvers- hindi ka mabibitin. Space- there's lots of it. Rear leg room (adjustable back seats) is roomier than Forester. Rockford Fosgate sound system- a joy to the ears. Ride height is higher than Forester's. Noise insulation- quiter inside the Outlander. Aircon- both do the job despite the summer heat. Cubby holes- 2 big compartments in the Outlander's front passenger side. more gadgetry in the Mitsu.
Ride comfort- I still prefer the Forester.Although the Outlander's ride was not bumpy, I felt that the suspension travel of the Forester was still longer. Exhaust note- I prefer the boxer engine's deep rumble. Handling- haven't tried the Outlander in the twisties yet so default choice is the Forester. No sunroof in the Outlander also. Interior- better texture of materials in the forester.
My 2 cents' worth...

[jjmichaels]

Mitsu's have never been known for build quality most notably interiors. Outlander actually looks more imposing than the Forester's unassuming looks.

[mazdamazda]

I read the Philippine Star's review of the Outlander. After a driving it hard for a few hours using the paddle shifters - it suddenly went to safe mode and disengaged it automatically. Hmmm...

[jjmichaels]

So far did 2:16 around BRC for over 12 laps on the 4EAT Forester. Engine, auto-tranny, brakes and all wheel drive ran as solid as a rock! Pretty bullet proof in my opinion. Time could easily go lower with a better driver though.

[mazdamazda]

Btw, they were only doing some slalom tests when the tranny went to safe mode. They were able to do some track time though it was on "drive mode" only.

[Drave]

My wife and I are planning to buy a small suv before the end of the year to exchange for our jazz coz we want a taller car. We have a shortlist of forester, outlander and sta fe a/t tranny. I don't know with my wife but she likes the looks of the forester more than the others. We went to motor image and we liked the interiors of the forester due to the more simple layout and more luxurious feel. The rear seats though are relatively more cramped but I was able to sit comfortably well. I'd love to test drive it in the near future but I will go thru the others first before making a final decision.

Forester 0-100kph in 6 secs. Just can't get that out of my head

[cardo]

oohhhh... tough choice indeed. its a situation i dont mind being in

[drey]

oohhhh... tough choice indeed. its a situation i dont mind being in

hmmm... sir Drave... mas confident ata wife mo sa looks ng Forester. Outlander kasi delikado kung ikaw lang mag-isa. Its a chic magnet :lol: