2023 Subaru Forester - Base Model - Great Features! - Complete In-Depth Review

Base models are my favorite. Especially if they have plastic wheelcovers🔥🔥🔥🔥

I bought a used 2018 Baae Forester. I also rented every SuV before I bought the Subaru My favorite Suv Out of all of them. Visibility and the ability to slay Canadian Winters.I'm going to upgrade to the wilderness edition. Hands down best bang for your buck. Subaru owner for life.

You did not mention the following that I think is part of the original equipment of the 2023 base model Subaru Forester: The 6.5 inch entertainment system also incudes a compact disc player and 'real knobs' for tuning the radio and adjusting the volume. On many new cars today, you just cannot find those features. I live in the northeast USA, I bought the 2023 Subaru Forester Limited model in June 2023, and added the option for the heated steering wheel (for the cold winters) including the 8 inch screen for the infotainment system. It's a great car with luxury features and a down to Earth price when compared to the cars made by other automakers and marketed as luxury cars. Even the 2023 Subaru Forester base model will be a smart choice as shown in this video by the reviewer, if you do not want the higher level trim models or cannot afford those upper trim levels. The same will probably be true when the 2024 models become available.

Went with convenience trim on model up from base 2015 Forster. Had everything we wanted but not other extras so good value for budget. Factory order 9 weeks but got colour silver we wanted. Strong great auto. 🇨🇦 also like your 🇨🇦 reviews.

Thank you! I’ve always wanted to see a review of the base model.

The base base model doesn't have the roof rails. I use to work for subaru

The Base trim Doesn’t have tinted windows nor a rear window visor

Yes, the Touring model has heated rear seats and heated steering wheel. It also has vents for the rear seat passengers.

My wife and I are SO TIRED of gloomy, depressing, drab, boring 34 year old outdated Grey and Black interior colors that every automotive manufacturer have been shoving down everyone’s throats since 1990.
So we bought her Outback with Ivory interior and my Forester Touring with saddle Brown Leather interior.
Our 11 4WD pickup had gloomy grey and boring black interior so we had it reupholstered in Red with black stitching to match the custom 2 tone paint (Silver over Red metallic).

What about visor extensions?

I would rather have a key

No xmode DIAL on the 2023 base in the USA.

Is it possible to turn the main center screen off? I find the light very distracting when driving at night. Also, no review mention air bags. Do most SUV have all the top/side air bags now?

Also, please wear a top hat next time! 😂

Thanks for the review! Seems like all the good car review videos are Canadian here on YT. 🇨🇦
It is a shame that there are very very few “optionals” for this model. For example, if you want black cloth instead of grey you automatically have to go to the next level with things you might not want, like a spoiler and leather wheel. Same with fog lights. I wish these were a little easier to customize.

very confused, some review has the heated seat and xmode, some doesn't

Really nice review! I just purchased a 23 Forester Premium for some of the reasons you mention at the end. I had the original 98 Forrester for 14 years and driving my 23 feels exactly the same.

I own the base model Canadian 2022 Forester, and after a year I learnt about the SRH through your video. Thank you for making such an informative video. I feel Base model is the way to go. The only thing I miss are the tweeter speakers but they can be added easily and even the usb ports in the back can be added. I am 6ft 5 and it fits me easily. Thank you again 😊

It's strange that in Canada the base provides privacy glass but hub caps....and in the US no privacy glass but you get alloys. Geez.

Hi Mr Lowe my mom is trying to decide between forester and honda crv, she wants a safe, dependable car. I think subaru is still the best to go with, what is your opinion?

The Outback Base comes w allow wheels and roof rack bars. Apple Car Play and Android Auto which is standard on all Subaru. This gets you Navigation via phone maps..Should make that as key even Base models

No views from the back seat is there a back vent for air

Excellent review. Thank you!

The massive moonroof is a must to have in a forester, besides cloth seats! Leather seats are so overrated!

Are you a used car salesman now?

How about Subaru secret base model cheap-outs?

* Lack of adjustability of rear seat compared to higher trim? Do the rear seats recline?

* Lack of privacy glass?

* Also, can base model buyers expect the same level of cabin noise as higher trims? I've read that higher trims have acoustic glass windshields. Is that the same for the base model?

What else is missing that they're not telling us about?

I have had four foresters and have an 23 on order. My 6'4" friend likes the forester better than my 97 crown victoria. I don't like that the side mirrors don't have the signal light on them on the touring

Awesome review. The worst part about the base trim is the availability. It’s been very hard for me to find a base model forester or legacy. They just don’t keep them stocked unfortunately.

Subaru website says no heated seats in the base model 🤔

Now I know why I haven’t seen any videos from the previous dealership 🙀. We made a new car decision, now waiting for it to come in. It was down to the Kia Sportage (ex hybrid) and Forrester (Sport). It came down to two things (comfort and reliability). So we are getting the Forrester 😁

Good video . We love base models.

Another "out of the park" excellent review! Congratulations!

Thank you, good description of the car.

I’ve watched about 4 dozen car videos in past month and this was hands down the BEST review.

What color would the interior be on an ivory exterior?

Wow, merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo ! Très pertinent !

I just bought a 2023 base model here in Southern California, the roof rack was not included, $700 option

Good video Peter! I'm looking at getting the base model. I now have a shorter vehicle which makes it hard for my wife to get in and out of. Subaru dealerships where I live are far and few in between. I was able to find a Subaru dealership. The problem is that the salesperson was uncertain as to when the base model would be delivered to the dealership. He said if I ordered one now, I would be looking at getting it in 2024 or 2025. Not a good feeling. Do you have any suggestions for me. Thanks.

Wow! Congrats on locating a base model Peter! Question: how does Subaru Eyesight's lane centering and adaptive cruise compare with KIA/Hyundai's excellent Highway Driving Assist? I'm currently choosing between a Telluride or an Ascent and would like to know which lane centering/adaptive cruise system is superior for freeway driving/stop and go traffic. Thanks again!

No way bro its you again i luv this car so much a lot of leg rooms

Are you still associated with Brantford Kia?

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