Subaru Forester 2019

[yamahead]

This is lengthy...

I was able to test-drive a 2.0i-S along EDSA south and northbound (between Ortigas and Bonny Serrano) this afternoon. I had 3 passengers with me and the ride was pretty much ok.

I can only compare it with my wife's Sportage, and I can definitely say the ride was stiffer but still well within bounds... my bounds. Running at about 60-65km/hr, I went for the uneven "dugtongs" of those slabs of cement and they were actually hardly noticeable. And those uneven asphalt patches on the cement did make us passengers rock sideways but still not substantial enough to elicit discomfort from me or my wife (didn't bother to ask the other passengers as they both work for the dealership).

There was a certain bump on the road that produced a rattling sound that seemed to have come from the cargo area... could be the tools below the cargo flooring or maybe it was the sidings. It happened only once and I could not reproduce it even on uneven concrete so I guess it's nothing to worry about.

My wife's Sportage has a bit softer ride (it also has 225/45 R17 [edited: it's actually 225/60 R17] tires, meatier than the Forester's). Mas swabe ang pag-attack nya dun sa uneven connections and patches on the cement along that EDSA segment.

I can say that the New Forester's ride is comfortable pa rin... at least for my senses.

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[StockEngine]

not lengthy at all. 45s arent beefy but im surprised the tucson is more comfy..

[yamahead]

not lengthy at all. 45s arent beefy but im surprised the tucson is more comfy..

My mistake!!! Its 225/60 R17. Apologies. Will edit.

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[StockEngine]

My mistake!!! Its 225/60 R17. Apologies. Will edit.

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ok thats beefy

[JohnM]

There was a certain bump on the road that produced a rattling sound that seemed to have come from the cargo area... could be the tools below the cargo flooring or maybe it was the sidings. It happened only once and I could not reproduce it even on uneven concrete so I guess it's nothing to worry about.

That could be the center seatbelt buckle. I still can't find a way to secure it on our XV without causing it to rattle on some bumps.

And do take note that most units that come straight from the casa (and their test drive units) have 40+ psi in their tires.

I saw a white one exit Petron on Pasong Tamo extension near the BNS. That hood looks long.

[Egan101]

As I have observed, the new SK platform is longer and wider than the SJ platform but the ceiling is not as tall as the SJ platform. The lower ceiling gives the impression that it sits lower but it still offers that great outward visibility that the SJ platform offers.

[kuplet]

Can anyone who has the 2019 Forester give a short review on the headunit? Is it good? How's the NAVI?

[jojopad]

savagegeese made a review on the 2019 Subaru Forester. Pros and cons all covered.

2019 Subaru Forester Review | All Inclusive Hauler - YouTube

[kuplet]

savagegeese made a review on the 2019 Subaru Forester. Pros and cons all covered.

2019 Subaru Forester Review | All Inclusive Hauler - YouTube

Thanks for posting the link to the review! 😃

[kuplet]

I just got my 2019 forester today and i can't seem to get android auto to work with the stock HU. Audio connection via bluetooth is fine but I can't get Android auto to work. Anyone here able to get it to work? I'm using a Pixel 2.