2015 Subaru Forester - Review and Road Test

Born in 1997 the Subaru Forester was ahead of the curve when it comes to straddling vehicle categories. These days Subaru's tall wagon has morphed into something more akin to small crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape. Regardless of how it's labeled the latest Subaru Forester remains ideally crafted for small suburban families, winter travelers, and outdoorsy types alike.

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[Antshrike]

Love my 2015 with 45K miles. Drove it 750 miles the other day and I find it to be more comfortable that any car I've owned.

[ronaldov]

Just bought a 2015 Forester Premium XT. Absolutely love it! Test drove pretty much every vehicle in the small-medium SUV market in Aus and it was close between the CX5 Touring Diesel, Hyundai Tuscon 1.6T but the Forster came away in my opinion as the best package overall. Awesome vehicle. Only negative is 6 month service intervals .

[dr.richblackman]

Just bought one with 60k miles and i am so happy:)

[drumsticks]

I'm looking at buying a 2015 year model and this video made me feel good about investing in one! Thank you!

[dragodavidCE]

Brent Miller, I agree with you on the road noise and rattling, especially in cold climate such as Colorado. The frame less windows on the older models is where the wind noises comes. The newer models have framed windows, I test drove the 2014  models, they are very quiet and comfortable. Mechanically, I have a mildly modified Subaru wrx impreza wagon (turbo back and tune over over 50k miles now), that has zero issues other then regular maintenance, It has over 107k now. You have to Remember you are driving a mid 20ks to low 30ks vehicle here. Not a 40k+ Lexus or BMW.

[Alisters_Adventures]

I just got a 2017 Subaru Forester limited with eyesight and I love it. It’s so easy to drive and so easy to get in and out of.

[MsQuisch]

Might be the best car review I've ever watched. Thank you!

[psalmv]

Just purchased a used Premium w/ 60k miles. I love it. It's so roomy, classy and handles well.

[Transit_my-way]

never had any issues with my forester. I have an 08 xt and it's the best vehicle I have ever owned. I put 150, 000 miles on it so far.  A close second was a toyota. Subaru has proven to be reliable.

[tinker]

For the guy in the vid trying to recline the rear release is a strap at the base of the seatback, not the release at the top to fold the seatback. Two different releases.

[debbiewheeler]

I recently bought a 2015 Forester with 50K and I’m very happy too 🙂

[ReligiousShooter]

One of the few reviews that doesn't say the head unit sucks and actually compliments the sound system.

[Drock]

I am going to put Yokohama GEOLANDAR on mine just for this reason! I almost went off a whole mountain side due to highway tires and snow! but I've had mine in 2 and a half ft deep snow cruisin along like nothin many a time! love my Subaru!

[siowkiat]

Driving the Forester is extremely stress-free from what I feel as compared to most other cars I've driven. I think its just the overall feel from its good visibility, confident handling and power to execute what you want to do. It is easy to forget the reliability of Subaru which is quite comparable to Toyota.... Reliable cars are easy to forget as you don't really need to care consider this or its Outback brother if you want your SUV to be a reliable partner and workhorse to serve you and your family...

[WRXmoi]

Great video review - entertaining, humourous and honest. Plus some awesome scenery to showcase it all in. Really nice job!

[Holdfast]

I have the 2015 2.5L non-turbo version.  My only complaint is for winter-related items. The heater is inadequate, particularly at the floor level but the heated seats deliver a good punch .  The windows also seem to freeze shut a lot when outdoor temperatures cross back and forth over the freezing mark.  In order to minimize the problem I have to constantly remember to clear the floor mats of any snow or ice buildup. Snow always has a habit of landing on the seat when I open the doors unless I have diligently cleared it all away from the door/roofline.  I have nothing but praise for the excellent AWD. Coupled with good snow tires and a block heater, I feel nothing winter can throw my way can stop me. 

[andrewc]

I got a 2018 Forester as my first car. I absolutely love it!

[omarkhanlilcurry]

Kbb always makes excellent reviews. Haha I watch them for fun!

[GGTJav]

Great review! Couldn't agree more. The XT is a bargain compared to similarly equiped competitors & the power is great. I appreciate that the interior is simple & low key. Others in the segment have interiors that are way too busy & feel claustrophobic/small inside (Ford Escape comes to mind). Also, IMO, the XT looks very aggressive & masculine with the front fascia & sport wheels. Gets looks & compliments everywhere we go, especially in Satin Pearl White paint.

[driveby]

If suby put the 305 hp boxer 4 in this car it would be a total blast