May 12 2017, 05:59 PM
QUOTE(Maxiii @ May 12 2017, 03:52 PM)
Sharing with you a very nice review gotten from facebook page below. WIsh that i had read it before purchasing. Have driven both XV and Forester, and the review below is very true for me.
Review copied and paste from Facebook as below:
"Let's be honest...the Subaru Forrester managed to get into the shortlist of potential SUV buyers mainly because of its price, size and the distinction of not driving around a Honda or other Jap and Korean SUVs.
For those who hvn't driven the Forrester extensively, side by side with the CX5, CRV and XTrail, my summary below could be helpful to you as I hv driven all 4 back to back for the past 4mths. And you surely won't read any reviews that will tell you such things in this fashion. With minimum words used, I aim to give you a summarized impression of the Forrester.
Against the XV (since XV is the only thing that's keeping Subaru alive in Msia):
Think of the F as an enlarged Subaru XV (with the same confident handling characteristics) but with greatly enhanced comfort, a noticeably more heavy-weight feel, more spaciousness and admirable reduction in tyre noise levels.
It no longer has that light-weight, flimsy sensation of the XV, and its much better isolated from poorly surfaced asphalt. But it still has that unmistakable Japanese vehicle feel. You do not feel any "premiumness" when driving the F. Theres nothing in the cabin that gives it a premium feel.
Its suspension and driving feel might want to convince you it can dance, and you could hv been told it can dance, but when you start making it dance, its chassis tells you to back-off.
Oh yes, that annoyingly obvious low-frequency tyre rumble of the XV is gone. Well done, Subaruπ
Against competitors:
Think of the F as a CRV with much better handling and inferior seats. Otherwise, they are very similar. Both cannot be considered quiet vehicles, and both (new units) will never be as Continentally-reassuring, firmly confident and quiet as a CX5 (new unit). This, I guarantee you.
The XTrail (new unit) betters the F (new unit) in terms of having a quieter and more serenely comfy ride, coupled to an admirable throttle response, and a much more quality-looking interior. The XTrail has set a high standard for this type of vehicle.
The paintwork of the Forrester suffers the same issues as on the XV. Relatively low gloss level, highly blurred, dim and distorted reflections.
With the Forrester being so attractively priced, your biggest concern shd be the quality of aftersales service, and the availability of spare parts in the private sector as well as from Motorimage. Ask them for ex-stock availability of bumpers, bumper support brackets, lights (easily damaged in daily driven cars) Also, the price for 4 dampers/absorbers which I think, are not covered by warranty.
Conclusion:
An SUV is not for anyone to thrash around via aggresive driving. If it can handle well, its a bonus. The CRV is very similar in so many areas. But a CRV doesnt make you look like a sporty and young enthusiast.
A CRV gives a rational and practical family person that confidence of knowing that Honda parts are always available, with loads of Service Centres for your convenience and long term peace of mind when it comes to ease and speed of parts availability.
If your Forrester's air cond condenser goes kaput in Kota Baru, I think you'll be in deep trouble. If I need to drive immediately now to Gua Musang, and hv to choose from amongst the Forrester, CRV, XTrail or CX5, I'd take either the XTrail for a comfy drive, or the CX5 if I want to "dance" a little."
I have a Xtrail too and it's just a family orientated car ...come cornering you just lack those confidence which Forester have. My friend who's driving a CX5 for 2 years is yearning for a Subie now. Review copied and paste from Facebook as below:
"Let's be honest...the Subaru Forrester managed to get into the shortlist of potential SUV buyers mainly because of its price, size and the distinction of not driving around a Honda or other Jap and Korean SUVs.
For those who hvn't driven the Forrester extensively, side by side with the CX5, CRV and XTrail, my summary below could be helpful to you as I hv driven all 4 back to back for the past 4mths. And you surely won't read any reviews that will tell you such things in this fashion. With minimum words used, I aim to give you a summarized impression of the Forrester.
Against the XV (since XV is the only thing that's keeping Subaru alive in Msia):
Think of the F as an enlarged Subaru XV (with the same confident handling characteristics) but with greatly enhanced comfort, a noticeably more heavy-weight feel, more spaciousness and admirable reduction in tyre noise levels.
It no longer has that light-weight, flimsy sensation of the XV, and its much better isolated from poorly surfaced asphalt. But it still has that unmistakable Japanese vehicle feel. You do not feel any "premiumness" when driving the F. Theres nothing in the cabin that gives it a premium feel.
Its suspension and driving feel might want to convince you it can dance, and you could hv been told it can dance, but when you start making it dance, its chassis tells you to back-off.
Oh yes, that annoyingly obvious low-frequency tyre rumble of the XV is gone. Well done, Subaruπ
Against competitors:
Think of the F as a CRV with much better handling and inferior seats. Otherwise, they are very similar. Both cannot be considered quiet vehicles, and both (new units) will never be as Continentally-reassuring, firmly confident and quiet as a CX5 (new unit). This, I guarantee you.
The XTrail (new unit) betters the F (new unit) in terms of having a quieter and more serenely comfy ride, coupled to an admirable throttle response, and a much more quality-looking interior. The XTrail has set a high standard for this type of vehicle.
The paintwork of the Forrester suffers the same issues as on the XV. Relatively low gloss level, highly blurred, dim and distorted reflections.
With the Forrester being so attractively priced, your biggest concern shd be the quality of aftersales service, and the availability of spare parts in the private sector as well as from Motorimage. Ask them for ex-stock availability of bumpers, bumper support brackets, lights (easily damaged in daily driven cars) Also, the price for 4 dampers/absorbers which I think, are not covered by warranty.
Conclusion:
An SUV is not for anyone to thrash around via aggresive driving. If it can handle well, its a bonus. The CRV is very similar in so many areas. But a CRV doesnt make you look like a sporty and young enthusiast.
A CRV gives a rational and practical family person that confidence of knowing that Honda parts are always available, with loads of Service Centres for your convenience and long term peace of mind when it comes to ease and speed of parts availability.
If your Forrester's air cond condenser goes kaput in Kota Baru, I think you'll be in deep trouble. If I need to drive immediately now to Gua Musang, and hv to choose from amongst the Forrester, CRV, XTrail or CX5, I'd take either the XTrail for a comfy drive, or the CX5 if I want to "dance" a little."
I have driven from Raub to Fraser Hill and the cornering is very demanding and to me Forester is superb. As for Gua Musang it's sub sub suitable ...π
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