Nice new XV.. So worth to faith for this new model or stick to current one?

You think if wait can get the current pricing now.. Recently I asked the most basic xv model is rm110K

I was comparing between the Forester 2.0 XT and the Outback previously.

Ultimately went with the Outback for the following reasons:
- interior felt more premium
- slightly wider, seats 3 across in the rear more comfortably
- longer car, deeper boot
- easier ingress/egress (car not so tall)

The only fully design from scratch SUV is Forester.

This makes me wondered if safe coolant level can last within the service interval (10,000km)? It would be a hassle to go back to SC just to top up....

I noticed the coolant level dropped so much when we traveled on highway and if it jammed alot during that month.

Is it me only or anyone feel forester car base really low compared to other suv. Not complain but that is really differentiate or subaru's car legacy?

SA rumors new XV coming to our shores in Nov. Is it true?

Changing to braided brake hoses might help.

I've had my fair share of driving up and down Genting in many vehicles from tiny compacts to fully laden MPVs... even some truly horrible vehicles but I've never gotten near to brake fading.

Were you riding the brakes? Or are the foresters brakes that poor?

Engine/compression braking might be your best friend. I'm not criticising, just trying to understand.

the only foward upgrade for you guys is brembo 4p/2p....

using the wrx 4p/2p is a downgrade since it has smaller disc size... 29Xmm diameter....versus brembo 30Xmm diameter if im correct....

and i head the 2015 wrx who swap into impreza wrx 4pot brake looses brake performance slightly.... 
AE.. i wont comment since this is public forum.... although not my experience....many of my friends have many stories....  why not my own experience? coz i work on my car myself

Do take note on the sport rims since upgrade to bigger calipers & disc, if can fit with original 17" would be great.

Ok tq sifus @Zot & @littlefire. Seems to corroborate with two other forums which I happened to chance upon when Googling, both from US I think asking the same thing for Forester engine 2011 and 2014 version.

But their question is more like the reverse of my question, is whether they can use 5W-40 instead of the 0W-20, and the discussion was that Q. will they get less mpg from using the more viscous oil? And they also mentioned the thinner oil is being eaten up by the engine at.. "a quart every 1000 miles".. or something like that... hence they were asking whether any harm to use the thicker oil.

Thanks, guess can rest easy on this one...

Another topic that came up was: do/would you all change the CVT transmission fluid at 20,000km (half of the "official" service's scheduled every 40,000km) ? Reason is that the quoted higher mileage to change was to create a good impression when compared against some standard(conservation/eco?) or against other manufacturers... but is not actually the most optimum for the health of your CVT... maybe some have experience with this or have similar experience with other cars.

So you zoom in more to make it looks much bigger? 

what brand is this bro? My XV is just 3 months old but I always need to brake harder, scared woo if brake pad haus cepat

Mine varies. A couple of months ago, I tracked my full tank for about 10 times. Range between 375 km to 490 km. Generally I press my foot pedal hard and mostly stuck in jam or many traffic light stop and go moments. The high range I achieved when driving on highway with average speed of 130 kmh to 140 kmh.
Yesterday, I drove on highway (car fully loaded with passenger and luggage) with average speed of 140 kmh (150 kmh max) and achieved about 9+ l/100 km fuel.

Just normal city driving. How come so fast dirty?

I'm using ori filter.

You mean bad installation of the air filter?

I found that my XV fuel consumption (fc) is very high i.e. 12l/100km and above (sometimes reach 16+l/100km) when in the following situation:-
1. Cruising at below 40 kmh.
2. Idle running engine for eg while stopping at traffic light or waiting to pick up someone.
When on highway and drives between 130 kmh to 150 kmh, I can't get fc below 9l/100km.
I can get fc below 6l/100km if I drive below 90 kmh on highway.
So based on my observation, ya XV's fc varies a lot.