Well, not all of us are willing to drive large SUVs every single day. Hence I did put the Everest into the comparative mix here. But it shows the capabilities of a compact crossover like the Forester.

you are right sir!
we almost bought a forester, but went to the trailblazer, almost same price.
couldn't be more happier. Diesel FTW!

well you are right sir Ulysses, but the size difference of the two is small. plus even though the everest is larger, it has a host of safety features, like adaptive cruise control, lane keep, blind spot monitoring, and active auto park assist. its kinda strange why subaru did not even put the "eyesight" technology on the TOTL Forester.

You know, that's a good question. With mid-sized SUVs now becoming more and more high tech, crossovers like the Forester could use more cutting edge tech. From my understanding, Eyesight is an expensive feature... But worth it, but at the very least, it'll be a cool conversation piece.

3rd-world pickup-based SUVs like the Everest shouldn't be included in this comparo.

Don't compare your pathetic crude 3rd world SUVs to a 1st world vehicle like the Forester. Ang lalakas ng mga loob nitong mga taong to.

Both the trailblazer and everest are pitiful when compared to the forester so I don't know where you people are coming at.

E ano naman kong 1st world kotse mo kung ta3 world ang laman ng utak mo.

Terms like "1st world vehicle" or "3rd world vehicle" has really nothing to do with actual performance or actual "greatness" of a car. That's why there are actual tests dones to these vehicles. It's funny how some people attach nifty slogans like this idiot (Anony Aug 9, 2015 11:19 PM) to these cars or SUVs just to advance their racist points.

Nope. 3rd world vehicles are really inferior. Performance, emission, comfort, safety etc. are all superior in 1st world vehicles like the mazda cx-5 and subaru forester.

The only reason why your kind probably buys these 3rd world SUVs is because you never even heard of the term "family planning" up until maybe now at this point while you are reading this. That's it, extra seats and slightly better flood fording capability are all the benefits you're going to get if you purchase a 3rd world vehicle.

If so called first world and third world vehicles were put on the table, it's a toss up. Each car maker will have a car able to trump another car and so on. Mazda and Subaru's designs were influenced by other car's designs. Labels are just that labels. Subaru's AWD and Mazda's Soul aren't even perfect. Later, it will be boring and it will be back on the drawing board. Thats why we have review websites like this and that's why designs evolve. What has family planning got to do with it? You better pull your head out of your arse since you're not making any sense. One thing is for sure, we're all getting the picture that you're driving a so called first world car in order to compensate for your really tiny brain and inferiority complex.

To the freaking car racist: Each time you drive and step out of your so called first world Subaru or Mazda, always remember that there are people out there who knows that your just driving one in order to compensate for your tiny brain and severe inferiority complex.

The lack of knowledge in family planning leads to increased amount of children. More children = more seats needed in a car. That's why your kind needs to stop making babies, control your urge for fuck's sake so your future kin can stop buying these 3rd world crap SUVs. The grass is greener on the other side, so as early as now let me tell you once you've opened your mind and tried these 1st world vehicles, you'll never go back to those bulky and unrefined 3rd world SUVs.

As expected, an idiot like you wouldn't comprehend what I said. I pity you. I truly do.

Let me explain, probinsyanos, squatters and the likes such as yourself do not control the urge to procreate children. As a consequence, when buying vehicles, you prioritize space and number of seats instead of safety, performance and etc. You chose the 3rd world SUV instead of a 1st world vehicle not because you want to but because you need to. If only you had the willpower to control your babymaking urges then you'd probably be driving a 1st world car now.

Ang hindi kasi naiintindihan nitong mga 3rd-world vehicles lovers ay nilalagay nila sa delikado yung pamilya nila kapag eto ang bibilihin nilang sasakyan. Ang diesel particulates po ay proven carcinogens, diesels are more expensive and fussy to maintain kaya hindi ito bagay sa typical Pinoy mentality na pumupunta lang ng service center kapag may problema na yung sasakyan (in short, no culture of constant preventive maintenance), at hindi ito papasa ng 1st-world emissions & safety standards. Kaya nga puro Skyway rollover queens ang tawag sa Fortuner at Montero eh. Ngayon kung ang dahilan niyo ay iyan lang ang kaya ng pambili niyo, marami naman po mas matinong sasakyan sa ganyang price range. Huwag po tayo gaya-gaya mentality dahil ang dami mong nakikitang ganyang sasakyan sa kalye ay yun na rin ang bibilhin mo. Mag-isip po kayo. Salamas.

Yup. These 3rd world SUV patronizers are so stubborn and ignorant. We're educating them yet they keep resisting the gift of knowledge that we are selflessly giving to these poor souls..

Kaya nga doon pa lang sa pagbili ng 3rd world SUV, alam mo na agad takbo ng mga utak nila. Doon pa lang, may parang may kaunting sayad na.

hahaha! mga comment very funny, lahat naman ng cars maganda. eh! kung may sayad nga ang gumagamit ay talagang hindi. It's and every cars there's a purpose.

Did you know how hi-tech the Forester SUV?

Yes, Subaru does advertise on the site, but so do Ford, Tata, Mitsubishi, and Nissan to name a few.

I don't know how much oil the FA20DIT would consume, but my personal experience with the FB20 (non-turbo) Forester, I haven't come across any oil consumption issue. And I've done around 27,000 kilometers in them.

I actually just change oil once a year! (I'm cheap).

AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 12:16 AM

Buy this if you miss maintaining a 2-stroke motorcycle engine... :P

From page 11-10 of the Subaru owner's manual:

"Some engine oil will be consumed while driving... you should check your oil at least every 2nd fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more frequently. If your oil consumption rate is greater than 1 quart every 1,200 miles or 1 liter every 2,000 kilometers, contact your Subaru dealer... "

In short, oil consumption of 1 Liter every 2,000 kilometers is considered "normal" for these boxer engines. QED

If its 1 liter every 2,000 kilometers, then the Subaru dealer should be contacted. You would not contact your dealer for anything normal that's happening about your car. "Hey Subaru dealer, odometer just turned 2k and 1 liter of oil is consumed, FYI!"

Kaya nga "normal" nga daw sa Subaru boxer engines yung ganung kalakas lumaklak ng langis. Meaning every 8000km. on the odo it's as if you've completely changed oil na (I'm assuming the engine needs around 4L to operate normally). I've never had a non-Subaru engine consume that much oil. Check how much you lost next time you pull out the dipstick. I'm pretty sure it's way below 1L from the last time you topped up. That's the inherent problem with these boxer engines that the fanb0is won't tell you.

Neither Honda nor Mazda want to issue confirmed water wading depth figures. However, anecdotal from owners say the CR-V does about 350 mm while the Mazda, around 350 to 400.

Haha, ironic example, since the RAV4 is a crossover using a monocoque chassis and the Land Cruiser utilizes the traditional body-on-frame construction.

Paging Suzuki Philippines? ;-)

review please....