2019 Subaru Forester Sport Review

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The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester adds a raft of new features to an already popular on and off-road crossover vehicle. Can the new technology, safety and comfort keep up with the competition like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V?

In this video we take a look at the mid-range Sport model, which features blacked out details, orange highlights and a Forester-exclusive S# SI-Drive mode.

*Our 0-60 time tested included two adult males in the vehicle and a very slight uphill grade. Other reporters at the event reported similar numbers in various conditions.

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On 12/11/22 I bought a 19 Forrester Touring in Sephia Bronze with saddle brown leather interior. It had only 4, 700 miles on it.
I had to go over 2 Mtn snow covered passes to get home from Seattle.
The previous owner put Michelin Cross Climate tires on. They’re awesome in the snow, ice, mud, wet and dry roads.
So far I’m really enjoying my Subie.
I’m in my late 50s and only drive about 6K miles a year so perhaps I’ll be driving my Forester until I die

Doc

Your Forester reviews helped my wife and I feel confident buying her 2020 Forester Sport in white. Incredible vehicle! We bought it and immediately took it on our trip to the Smoky Mountains. Between highway driving and up and down the mountain a million times to hike, we saw a combined 30.6mpg, and that is one of the reasons we bought it. My wife does a lot of driving for work; so, we didn't need anything with more power, just needed good mpg and cargo space. Plus our local Subaru dealership gives you the 7 year/100, 000 mile warranty for free :)

lukevega

I own this exact car now and just wanted to come back here to say that I LOVE it. Thanks for the review that helped sell me on it originally.

liamgoodvisuals

Just picked up a Forester Sport for my wife. Since we live in the mountains, we certainly take advantage of the AWD and Manual mode to have fun in the twisties and to pass those slower cars.

A turbo version with 6-speed transmission would’ve been perfect for this car. I enjoy the confidence charging into mountain corners at 60+ where I would be more cautious of my G37 Sport sliding out on me.

At the end of the day, my wife loves her new car.. so I’m happy lol

tcbmellowd

Outdoor and active lifestyles, Subaru is the perfect vehicle because it’s relatively inexpensive, good reliability and not too flashy, however, the most important thing about Subaru is its unparalleled Symmetrical AWD that outperforms competitors.

seikocitizenwatches

great review. Your review hits this vehicle spot on. I bought one for the same reasons. The vehicle may be slow on paper, and I was afraid of the boredom of a CVT, but the sound of the engine which you capture in the video along with Subaru's artificial shifts gives the sensation of speed and makes accelerating entertaining enough.

espinozanovak

I got the sport identical to this one, just took it on a 3000 mile trip and loved the way it drove. Great fuel economy and very user friendly.

manuelgarcia

We got our Forester Sport 2019 yesterday... After taking a test drive of CR-V, Rav-4, Rough, Escape, and Tiguan- Forester is the best! Thank you for the review 👍🏻

irkas

This model just became my 3rd Forester in 14 years and the 7th Subaru in our family since 2000. Needless to say, we are a Subaru family. Living in Upstate NY, I wouldn't own anything else.

patrickh

Funny how everyone is bitching about no turbo's. The reason they dropped them is because they weren't selling. Go figure.

airmanma

Everyone is saying how "We want the turbo!", but how many people would actually pay for it? I've seen tons of Forester's on the road all the time but only like 5 - 10% of them are actually XT's. The majority are the non-turbos. Although it would be cool for them to have it, economically speaking, they need to cater to the market that makes them the most money. The market that makes the most money is that which wants better MPG, better range, and a better all-rounder over a powerhouse of a crossover. I had a 2004 Forester (non-turbo) once, and although it died (so sad), it kicked ass in mud, snow, and offroad. Trust me, you don't really need the turbo.

jonm.

I Love my 19 Forester Touring. It’s Bronze with saddle Brown leather interior.

Doc

2019 Forester looks so much better in person (especially the Sports Trim).This review solidified our decision to pick one up and loving it!

alexanderparker

I have the forester sport 2021 it's amazing, I'm living in up state NY. This car is very good and helpful here in the winter time.

antoniolopez

I really liked your review on this car. Your comments about the way that it drove were very comprehensive in a way that I could envision actually being in the car.

theNecksLevel

I wish they would have given my 2018 Crosstrek more power as does everything else fantastic!

wizeguiz

Perhaps the best review of the new 2019 Forester that I’ve seen on YouTube. Excellent work, keep it up. Subscribed! You hit he nail on the head, the off road portion was too easy and subdued. I loved that you discussed torque vectoring, the chassis, the handling, the ground clearance, and the performance. I also loved that you picked the best package option to review, the new Sport edition. Why? Because in my opinion the Sport is likely to be their best seller as it offers the best value! The Touring is nice but too expensive in my opinion. I’ve been looking at getting a small crossover for me and my wife to replace our 2013 Corolla, which has a scrapped up front bumper due to it low ground clearance. I also love that Subaru has decided to make their eyesight safety system standard! I have had a few close calls during my commute before where the driver in front wasn’t paying attention and slammed on his/her brakes causing me to do the same. I’ve owned a 2001 Forester in the past and it was truly an Amazing vehicle. One thing I am left wondering is if the Sport model comes with memory seating. I know the Touring comes with the fancy face detecting memory option but I am curious if the good old button memory seating is included on the Sport. That would make life 10 times easier as I am very tall and my wife is very short.

vicwiseman

I have this same exact 1. The orange is more like burnt orange in the middle of red and orange can barely tell the difference. The power is like whatever but you feel a lil kick but comfort and the safety, all the room you have and the handling I cant complain...

calisisco

Subaru have done an awesome job with this model upgrade. IMO, the best upgrade since the 2007 model.

linz

I have a 2003 Forrester and I have never felt a need for a turbo (I live at sea level). Merging onto a highway was never an issue, however. If I lived in the mountains (Colorado?) I would probably have a different opinion about having a Turbo. My priority is good handling first and foremost. And with a vehicle like the Forrester I do not expect race car or even a sport sedan level of handling. My 2003 Forrester is a blast to drive on country roads and some of the light off-roading I do with it. The newer Forrester with their added height and all felt more tippy which was a deal killer for me. I hope the new 2019 Forrester is close to the Crosstrek as far as good handling goes. NOTE: My 17 Year old Grandson now has my 2003 Forrester. I have the 2018 Crosstrek and a 2014 Outback.

MIkegrimm

2019 Subaru Forester Sport Review