Subaru Forester 2019

[Don900]

The outgoing SJ platform Forester is priced competitively among its CUV competitors. Around 2016, the base model is priced just below 1.4M which is at par with its FWD competitors. I guess Motor Image is doing the same with the new platform.

*jut - traction control, cruise control, 7 airbags, and backup camera comes standard with current Subie models. The new Forester will surely have those. Paddle shifters and 18" rims is not guaranteed on the base model.

Paddle-shifters standard with all CVTs by Subaru I think. They put this instead of having a "sport mode" or "D4/D3" switch other brands use for automatics -- base or TOTL, same. Also meant to be used for engine braking downhill.

[Walter]

They are not standard ...

[Don900]

They are not standard ...

The cheaper XV has paddle shifters standard for CVTs (only flavor we can get here), even for the base model. Every other current Subaru CVT model same deal.

Does not make sense they would exclude the Forester from the same pattern. We dont have spec sheets for the Forester 2019 PH yet, but I bet CVT=paddle shifters from now on for Subaru.

[Egan101]

Paddle-shifters standard with all CVTs by Subaru I think. They put this instead of having a "sport mode" or "D4/D3" switch other brands use for automatics -- base or TOTL, same. Also meant to be used for engine braking downhill.

If your Subie has paddle shifters, you have to switch the tranny lever to M to allow manual override of gear shifts. Some Subies (XT, WRX, Outback 3.6, and WRX STi) have a Sport mode setting and Sport# mode but these are settings for power output delivery.


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[StockEngine]

they'll bring a turbo out once the crv gets the 2T and the rav4 gets the v6(still to be released). the equinox is the only one so far with the 2T that does 0-60 under 7 seconds. this crossover segment one to watch out for.

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[Egan101]

they'll bring a turbo out once the crv gets the 2T and the rav4 gets the v6(still to be released). the equinox is the only one so far with the 2T that does 0-60 under 7 seconds. this crossover segment one to watch out for.

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I don't know why Subie has gave up on the XT when it was the one who came up with the idea of a performance-oriented CUV.

Mazda is thinking of fielding a CX5 with a 2.5L turbo engine and that would be something to take the place of the FXT.

[StockEngine]

I don't know why Subie has gave up on the XT when it was the one who came up with the idea of a performance-oriented CUV.

Mazda is thinking of fielding a CX5 with a 2.5L turbo engine and that would be something to take the place of the FXT.

maybe a turbo forester will eat into the ascent market? I'm not sure..

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[Egan101]

maybe a turbo forester will eat into the ascent market? I'm not sure..

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The Ascent is in a different class and the competition is quite stiff in that class. 3-row midsize crossovers (Pilot, Explorer, Highlander, Ascent, CX9, etc) provide a middle ground of sorts for those who don't want to go into big SUVs (Expedition, Armada, Tahoe, etc).

[diehard]

The Ascent is in a different class and the competition is quite stiff in that class. 3-row midsize crossovers (Pilot, Explorer, Highlander, Ascent, CX9, etc) provide a middle ground of sorts for those who don't want to go into big SUVs (Expedition, Armada, Tahoe, etc).

From what I read, Subaru didn’t want to spend money for Vehicle Certification and Compliance testing for the turbo engine since it only made up 10% of their total sales in the U.S.. Subaru is one of the most US market-centric car manufacturers in the world with over 60% of their sales coming from the U.S.. They have enjoyed positive sales growth in the US for the past ten years. I guess the question is, would Subaru spend money to tool up a turbo line in their factory if no volumes will be forthcoming from the US?

[Don900]

I test drove a vanilla Forester, FXT and XV March this year before I bought an XV. With the traffic and the short route Subaru GH has for a test drive, I failed to fully appreciate the turbo though. My old car was a Civic, and I am not missing it with the XV -- and this is supposed to be a "slow" car. What gives? FXT must be really something when there is no traffic, because everyone is clamoring for that turbo.

On that note, the current vanilla Forester was great to drive enough. If the new 2019 forester is an improvement, it will sell even w/o that turbo.

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[StockEngine]

I test drove a vanilla Forester, FXT and XV March this year before I bought an XV. With the traffic and the short route Subaru GH has for a test drive, I failed to fully appreciate the turbo though. My old car was a Civic, and I am not missing it with the XV -- and this is supposed to be a "slow" car. What gives? FXT must be really something when there is no traffic, because everyone is clamoring for that turbo.

On that note, the current vanilla Forester was great to drive enough. If the new 2019 forester is an improvement, it will sell even w/o that turbo.

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open roads bro. mash that throttle, hit 5500+ rpm

the feeling of your seat hugging you... is not possible in green hills.

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[SpinCycle]

I test drove a vanilla Forester, FXT and XV March this year before I bought an XV. With the traffic and the short route Subaru GH has for a test drive, I failed to fully appreciate the turbo though. My old car was a Civic, and I am not missing it with the XV -- and this is supposed to be a "slow" car. What gives? FXT must be really something when there is no traffic, because everyone is clamoring for that turbo.

On that note, the current vanilla Forester was great to drive enough. If the new 2019 forester is an improvement, it will sell even w/o that turbo.

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The turbo really makes a difference. It’s really amazing when you can floor it.


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[Don900]

I know that feeling, but never tried it on an SUV before :D

[Egan101]

The turbo really makes a difference. It’s really amazing when you can floor it.


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The FXT will test your nerves on open roads. It is not a question of the vehicle driving with composure at over 200 kmh, it is more of your your nerves capable of driving at such speed.


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[BlancNoir]

The FXT will test your nerves on open roads. It is not a question of the vehicle driving with composure at over 200 kmh, it is more of your your nerves capable of driving at such speed.


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8 years on and my XT still makes me giddy everytime i floor it! hehehe

[diehard]

The FXT will test your nerves on open roads. It is not a question of the vehicle driving with composure at over 200 kmh, it is more of your your nerves capable of driving at such speed.


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I was hoping to replace my current ride with an FXT in 18-24mos time...too bad they discontinued it. Small company, small resources. Hopefully one of the other Japs steps up with a performance oriented cross-over down the road...maybe a 2.5L turbo CX5 or a V6 Rav4 or a 2.0L VC-T Nissan X-Trail.

[SpinCycle]

If You Have This Type of Car, You Need This to Prevent Damage to Your Engine - Oil Catch Can - YouTube

With Subaru’s move to direct injection engines, I think this might be an essential upgrade.

Anyone here have or is planning to install an oil catch can?


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[Walter]

This might change your mind regarding oil catch cans ...

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[SpinCycle]

This might change your mind regarding oil catch cans ...

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Maybe I should just get a walnut blaster and clean my intake ports regularly.


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[Don900]

This might change your mind regarding oil catch cans ...

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Haha, si John Cadogan! Tama, tingin ko yun pera at oras na gagastosin sa oil-catch-can na yan, sa regular air filter, spark plugs at oil change nalang ilaan. Lalo na if hindi naman mahilig kumalikot ng engine yun may-ari, mamaya malimutan pa i-empty lalong malaki problema.

Nasubukan ko na gumamit nyan, hassle mag empty. Parang dinesign na nga na madali i-maintain yun kotse, sinira ko nilagyan ko ng problema. Kahit wala/onti na-iipon, dinagdagan ko lang yun need ko i-check kasi nakaka-takot mapuno.

Never na rin ulit ako magkakabit nun high-flow air filter na need pa basain ng oil from time to time. Never never again, parang binigyan ko lang sarili ko ng additional chores. Stick to OEM nalang ako, hindi naman ako si Vin Diesel.

Cguro pag naubusan ka na ng ma-m-mod, saka ka mag catch-can para "last one na talaga last one na to". Haha, if may uunahin ka If ever sa exhaust nalang wag na jan sa intake.