Subaru Forester 2019

[lester86]

Well that's sad...

I'm in the market for a new car and the Forester is at the top of the list (though I haven't finalized yet). I was able to test-drive it but not along EDSA (actually, that northbound stretch in front of Camp Aguinaldo, the lane nearest to the bus lane, approaching Bonny Serrano, is what irks me the most during my daily trip going home using my current car... I just realized that's where i should test-drive cars).

Anyway, could it be possible that you were comparing the Forester's ride with that of some other car?

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Yup, that part is rough too. Best to test drive it on EDSA, you'll get a real feel of how it handles. Goodluck on your search. Let me know if you get to test drive one again and have a different experience versus what I mentioned.

[yamahead]

Yup, that part is rough too. Best to test drive it on EDSA, you'll get a real feel of how it handles. Goodluck on your search. Let me know if you get to test drive one again and have a different experience versus what I mentioned.

Yes, I will do that if I'm able to do another test-drive.. yung dati kasi sa BGC eh. So there wasn't much uneven roads to roll on.


By the way, what do you mean by wobble? I can visualize a car's wheel wobbling if it got bengkong.

Do you mean the passengers are wobbling inside while negotiating along certain portions of EDSA?

Or

Do you mean the vehicle is wobbling away from the lane?

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[lester86]

Yes, I will do that if I'm able to do another test-drive.. yung dati kasi sa BGC eh. So there wasn't much uneven roads to roll on.


By the way, what do you mean by wobble? I can visualize a car's wheel wobbling if it got bengkong.

Do you mean the passengers are wobbling inside while negotiating along certain portions of EDSA?

Or

Do you mean the vehicle is wobbling away from the lane?

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BGC is asphalt so good roads yon, itll be a smooth ride.

Re Wobble - I'm referring to passengers bouncing inside and swaying left/right in their seats a lot. Think of it as like being in a boat or on top of a mast in rough waters. It'll eventually level again, but takes a few bounces left and right before doing so.

Alignment is good so no pull or swerving away from the lane. Just really the bumpy feel.

[yamahead]

Thanks for the info Sir lester86!

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[Walter]

Check your tire pressure ...

With a firm suspension, the vehicle is stable while passengers are thrown around ... With a soft suspension, the vehicle wallows around with passengers enjoying the ride "comfort" ...

[yamahead]

Juat like the feel when transitioning frim stock shocks and springs to coilovers, I suppose? But coilovers are way too firm, I get that. Hehe.


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[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

[kuplet]

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

[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.

[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.

[SpinCycle]

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.

I think you need to have it plugged in via usb for AA to work.

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[kuplet]

I think you need to have it plugged in via usb for AA to work.

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It finally worked. I just restarted my cellphone and now once it connects with the Forester HU via bluetooth then it automatically launches the Android Auto. I'm not too thrilled with the stock HU of the 2019 forester so far and speakers are so-so

Advisable to have alarm installed? Suggestions? Thanks all

[istan]

It has to be plugged.

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[yamahead]

Thank you, Sir April_Ryan. [emoji4]

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