Subaru Forester 2019

**dreamur** · October 27th, 2018 11:45 AM

Oh man...

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**Don25** · November 5th, 2018 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

With no turbo variant for the upcoming generation, Motor Image is ordering more of the current XT model to meet demand. As f this year, the XT model accounts for 40-45% of current Forester sales.

https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-...-xt-units.html

I'm planning to buy a Forester. Should I wait for a 2019 model or choose the 2018 model Forester XT?

**Egan101** · November 5th, 2018 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Don25

I'm planning to buy a Forester. Should I wait for a 2019 model or choose the 2018 model Forester XT?

If you want the new platform, then wait for the local release of the new Forester.

If you want quickness and pace in a crossover, then by all means get the outgoing Forester XT. Subaru will stop putting turbo engines on the Forester on its next generation.

If you want something new and with a turbo engine, wait for the release of the Levorg 2.0DIT wagon. It is practically a WRX in wagon form. Price is expected to be at 1.998M.

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**Don25** · November 5th, 2018 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

If you want the new platform, then wait for the local release of the new Forester.

If you want quickness and pace in a crossover, then by all means get the outgoing Forester XT. Subaru will stop putting turbo engines on the Forester on its next generation.

If you want something new and with a turbo engine, wait for the release of the Levorg 2.0DIT wagon. It is practically a WRX in wagon form. Price is expected to be at 1.998M.

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Thank you, I drove the XT and I really enjoyed the power. SO i guess I would prefer the turbocharging engine rather than electrification technologies. I also drove XV with eyesight and feel a bit annoying.

**Egan101** · November 5th, 2018 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Don25

Thank you, I drove the XT and I really enjoyed the power. SO i guess I would prefer the turbocharging engine rather than electrification technologies. I also drove XV with eyesight and feel a bit annoying.

If you really want it, go for the XT. The discounts make them more appealing to buyers. If you want a something quicker but still good for a family vehicle, go for the Levorg 2.0DIT wagon but it does not have the ground clearance of the Forester XT.

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**Don25** · November 5th, 2018 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

If you really want it, go for the XT. The discounts make them more appealing to buyers. If you want a something quicker but still good for a family vehicle, go for the Levorg 2.0DIT wagon but it does not have the ground clearance of the Forester XT.

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Ground clearance is also important since the road and weather condition in the country is unpredictable. And coz the XT will be dropped, I just hope the parts still be available in the next 4-5 years or so.

**Egan101** · November 5th, 2018 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Don25

Ground clearance is also important since the road and weather condition in the country is unpredictable. And coz the XT will be dropped, I just hope the parts still be available in the next 4-5 years or so.

Don’t worry too much. The Forester platform shares a lot of common parts with the Impreza, XV, Levorg, and WRX. If you don’t mind the gas consumption, the Forester XT is one good all-in-one family vehicle - a comfortable and big crossover for the wife & kids plus a sporty & fast ride for the husband. With my lead foot, I average around 6-7 km/L for city driving and 10-12 km/L on the highway.

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**Don25** · November 5th, 2018 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Don’t worry too much. The Forester platform shares a lot of common parts with the Impreza, XV, Levorg, and WRX. If you don’t mind the gas consumption, the Forester XT is one good all-in-one family vehicle - a comfortable and big crossover for the wife & kids plus a sporty & fast ride for the husband. With my lead foot, I average around 6-7 km/L for city driving and 10-12 km/L on the highway.

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Pretty acceptable for me I guess. I have no concern with regards to the gas consumption. What I like more is the versatility of the interior and offer offroad prowess.

**StockEngine** · November 5th, 2018 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Don25

Ground clearance is also important since the road and weather condition in the country is unpredictable. And coz the XT will be dropped, I just hope the parts still be available in the next 4-5 years or so.

what parts? door panels? bumper? turbo? headlights? "lower arm bushing"