COMPACT SUV CLASH! -- 2024 Honda CR-V vs. 2024 Subaru Forester: Comparison
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Pricing Breakdown
1:48 Detailed Exterior Comparison
4:17 Interior Comparison
9:23 Test Drive & Impressions Comparison
12:56 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
15:06 Comparison Conclusion
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Not even a competition in my case at all. Honda CRV is useless for my purposes. I go off the beaten path in remote locations for outdoors adventures so the lack of a spare tire and raised roof rails on the Honda disqualifies it immediately.
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Can't believe you awarded points for the number of exhaust outlets, and only 1/2 point for having a spare tire. Visibility is a huge factor, with the Forester being one of the best I have ever driven. The CRV is OK, but not in the same league. I owned CRV's in the past, but went with the Forester this time.
Last week I purchased a 2024 Subaru Forester Touring. Prior to my decision I drove a 2024 Honda Crv Touring Hybrid. While the Honda drove very smooth has decent power and ultra quiet it was pricer than the Forester Touring. I would have to pay in excess of $4k to receive a Heated Steering in the Crv Touring Hybrid over the Forester Touring. The Crv Touring Hybrid didn't offer driving lights, nor was it capable of Towing anything. Plus the Navigation screen sat up on top of the dashboard. The final straw was learning of a recent Recall on Honda Hybrids concerning Battery Fires. With all things considered choosing the 2024 Subaru Forester Touring was my best choice.😊
you guys helped me choose my Subarus (yes, all three of them) last year, and I've never been disappointed with the decision.
Three in one year, wow! Glad we could help!
Me too, I go with Subaru Forester 😀
No spare tire is a game changer…I will go with the Subaru.
Crv gas comes with a spare
Just bought a Forester Premium. No Honda inventory near me, and Honda and Toyota are both over MSRP for what they do have. Not many Subarus, either. But at least they start at MSRP. Negotiated about $1K below MSRP and also got $1000 more for my trade. Subaru was offering 3.9% financing vs. 7.9% at Honda. I like the CRV, but considering the $5K -$7K gap in prices between comparable models, I like having that extra money in my pocket more. Plus the Forester is exactly what I wanted.
Wow, 7.9%? That is crazy. Who has money to spend that much? That dealer must be a ghost town at those rates...
The continued markups are insane.
Almost the exact same situation here. I got my Forester $1k below msrp last year when Toyota and Honda were asking 5-10k above msrp, and you know what, I love my Forester.
How is it driving so far? Comfort, cabin noise, ride quality, mpg etc? I'm planning to buy one as well, also I'm in confusion between Forester and Outback. Looks like the outback has more legroom and trunk space.
@Gopinathk17 I only put 50 miles on it, but I'm taking it from NY to Virginia and back in a few days. I'll let you know.
Will always go with the one that's made in Japan which is the Forester.
I went with a Forester over Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia. Why? Proven off-road superiority, outstanding safety, excellent reliability, and has more of its own identity over the other compact SUVs that increasingly look and are equipped like each other. Although, the forthcoming 2025 Forester is beginning to lose some of that unique Subie-ness unfortunately.
Bought my new Forester sport a couple of months ago. Couldn't be happier!
This is the best comparison video. I like that you had side by side comparison w/the video.
Thank you!
Forester all the way. The AWD and handling is far superior. Honda AWD is typical, front wheel til slipping is detected, Subaru AWD blows it out of the water.
I just bought a 2023 Forester Limited last week. I love it. I traded in a 2016 Honda CRV EX with 40,000 miles. I love the visibility in the Forester ,And all of the safety features I was ready to upgrade and as far as Subaru issues regarding head gaskets those have all been resolved a long time ago.
Great choice 👏
thanks for your feedback!
Subaru’s symmetrical AWD cannot be beat
Very good comparison. You guys hit all the key differences between the 2 cars. Both cars are very similar. I did this comparison on my own earlier this year, before this video came out. In the end, I went with the 2023 Forester. One key feature for my spouse with the Forester was the built in navigation. CR-V did not offer this, and was therefore excluded. Some people still prefer built in navigation, without having to connect your phone. Anyway, we're very happy with the Forester. It's a great car.
Thanks!
I have a 24' touring...Nice car...Built for comfort and go anywhere...Haul everything........As far as the built in Nav....Any do-it-Yourself ad on navs are better because they are touch screen and the Forester requires an address.........Your smart phone nav is also better.........Navs NEED to be touch screen. Subie is NOT.............Paul
Gbrushtwood, We also were looking CR-V or Forester. My wife decided on the Forester for the built-in navigation also and familiarity with Subaru. It's her car. Plus Honda dealers have no inventory. Hopefully we get our car as promised with no dealer shenanigans.
@@paulholterhaus7084 Federal regulations do not allow for entering data into the onboard nav system during driving due to safety issues. Even if it were touch screen, it is still a distraction.
CD player in the Forester still.
I really needed this video actually, thanks for helping out
Glad we could help!
Subaru Forester for me.
Amazing review I like it. I have a favour to ask,can you do a comparison between CRV hybrid AWD and RAV4 hybrid AWD
Thanks! We have already done it! kzhead.info/sun/ecOCmqp_aYKrgKc/bejne.htmlsi=l9GdBquIPl4dht0e
I'm wondering if the 2025 Forester will increase the back cargo space? We are looking for something similar or larger than our 2011 Sorento. We went to look at the Forester because the sizes are similar in inches but the Forester looks smaller in the cargo. Is the Honda deeper in the cargo or where is the difference coming from to give it 30%?
Great video! I chose Forester Sport due to lower cost and options.
I live in the northeast where it snows and gets cold in the winter. Nothing beats a subaru in snow. And good luck getting juice from the hybrid battery when it's 20F outside all day.
My hybrid works great at -20 in Montana
Have you driven a c r v in the snow?
No spare tire on CRV hybrid is big big minus 👎
Forrester hands down for me.
For me, when buying a car, it came down to the CRV vs. the Forester. In the end, I bought a CRV. The Forester, while a great car and probably the "rough and tumble" of the two, Made my lower back feel stiff for some reason during long drives, which the CRV did not. I'm also a tech-minded kind of guy and much enjoy Honda's larger 9-inch screen (I bought the Sport L) than the Forester's smaller screen, and when it came down to it, the Honda was available in a hybrid trim while the Forester still only offers a gas-only version. The smoothness of the drive in the Honda is top-notch, and when it came down to the reality of what I would use the car for 90% of the time, which is standard city/highway driving, I don't regret going with the CRV at all.
Smart man
I live in Alberta, Canada where it snows atleast 4-5 months in a year. Also, the savings on gas on the CR-V is much lesser when compared to the price gap between both. The only cons of Forester are its lower powered engine and its old school looking model. I am fine with both as it is a lot cheaper and provides comparably good mileage in the category. There is atleast 10-15K price difference between the hybrid CR-V and the Forester trim just above base which is a huge deal breaker for me. CR-V is good allround vehicle, but definitely doesnt justify such a huge gap in price.
Which is the main reason I bought a 2024 Subaru crosstrek being as a forester was unavailable at the time I needed a vehicle and I've been very pleased with my decision to buy
How are the adaptive cruise controls between the two? Have you noticed any difference in terms of response or any stuttering at low speeds and high speeds?
Would love to know what 10 years of maintenance between the two might be? I have a 13 year old and an 8 year old Subaru Outback, and have spent next to nothing on either to this point. Not sure how the dual engines work out long term for maintenance?
Now that’s a sensible comparison, well done! Forester here, the price you save at the pump is offset by the price difference here in Canada.
Thank you!
@Vebo6380 spare kit available on honda crv1.5 turbo non hybrid
Love the comparison. The CRV has the better powertrain, but the Forester is a better all-terrain vehicle. The seats in the Forester are also noticeably more comfortable. However, when it comes down to dishing out the cash, I'm going with the more modern CRV.
Thanks!
Does the CR-V have dual exhausts? I notice it had only one actual exhaust and the other being just a fake vent
I have owned both Honda and Subaru vehicles and both are reliable. I Always take into consideration where I live and winter climate which in my case is lots of snow. Subaru wrote the book on all wheel drive systems so without a doubt I would be looking at buying one of their models.. Honda's are great and definitely more refined but I would defer to getting/returning from my destination.
Subaru is pretty much the "official car" of my region. When the weather gets bad, if you are out on the roads of go into town, for the first day or two, Subarus are going to be the only cars on the road. People will stay home but keep an eye on the roads outside their homes to figure out whether the roads are passible. And I have been at homes where this is going on. It is fact that a Subaru driving past is not regarded as an indication that the roads are usable. They are rightly regarded as being in a class of their own. Two of the things that make them so great are never considered in any testing I've ever seen are that they all have symmetrical drive trains. - equal axle lengths mens their is no creeping or torque steer when driving up a slippery hill. And the other huge advantage is the boxer engine. With the weight of the engine largely sitting within the diameter of the wheels, you never get the feeing that a the engine is trying to break away on corners. I've driven just about every four by four there is, nothing is as sure footed as a Subaru. I'm in the PNW and in a region where visitors are often scared by the narrow, windy and steep roads, especially the drop offs beside the roads.
So Adrian, not much difference between the Outback and Forester for winter driving then is what I hear you saying, true?
In terms of performance in bad weather, no not really. Outbacks might not have quite the same approach and departure angles?But generally, either is remarkable on bad roads The outbacks tend to be a little fancier and are more aimed ay car lovers, while Foresters are a bit more aimed at SUV customers. That division most likely came about because the Forester is on the same frame as the Impreza, while the Outback is on the same chassis as the Legacy. - The longer wheelbase gives a smoother ride, while the shorter wheelbase on the Forester has advantages for some - better breaker angles and tighter turns on small tracks. I the run up to the winter Olympics in Whistler, Subaru gave out a bunch of Justys to people involved in the planning etc. - I was working up there back then and knew a few people who had been loaned one. Despite them all being people who lived and worked in the area and had cars suitable for winter, I know there was some friction between couples, because whoever left the house first in the morning would grab the Justy. Very compact little cars, but sharing design features like the four wheel system and the same engine, everyone just loved driving them @@dhrtiwalter8670
@@adrianmcgrath1984good to know! Thanks!
Not to knock US worker but the Forester is 100% made in Japan. While the outback is assemble in US with import of transmission and engine from Japan. Due to this reason, I bought the Forester over, the Accent.
Thanks guys. You just saved me time looking at the CR-V as an potential alternative to the Forester. I'll be sticking with the Forester for me. I've had 3 so far plus one Outback Sport. I love both. Both are very good at towing the boat, and the Forester has better ground clearance. I've had many Subarus over the years and the quality of all has been amazing, from the early little Brumby station wagon log ago, through to my supercharged BRZ that I'll never ever sell! 😀
being an engineer, I can tell that Subaru cars are mechanically much superior to Honda, and the difference is significant.
As a mechanical engineer myself, most mechanical engineer's opinion about cars are worth zilch. I'd trust a mechanic's opinion over the majority of engineer's any day. Even the engineers that work in the auto industry.
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Both seem like nice cars and my wife and I have been looking at both. I'm not a hybrid fan because maintenance and insurance is a bit higher for them. I a firm believer in looking at total cost of driving something down the road on a monthly basis. With that in mind I think the hybrid fuel saving is in large part lost in extra insurance and maintenance cost. On a last note, at about 15:05 in the video, I can see what looks to be a rubber door molding issue on the Subaru on the passenger side. I have to add that you guys did a great job reviewing both! Well done!
Thank you!
Just a question. I presume you are comparing the entry level versions of these two vehicles ?
do you know if dealers are still selling at msrp plus destination fees and other crap like paint protection, alarms, etc, or are some dealers starting to negotiate under msrp now? i am specifically talking about honda and toyota. thank you!
The tides are turning so you should be able to find at MSRP dealerships for almost any brand
@@CarConfections Many do not know how to negotiate car prices even though many think they do. First, never buy the first time at a dealership, shop multiple dealerships (even if call or email to compare prices), try to negotiate or even email or text message so you are not disadvantaged sitting at the dealership, don't ever feel bad or a burden or unreasonable when trying to get the best price, be patient, don't let your emotions hurt you financially, remember the dealership does not have your financial interest, workers are not your friends although you should be friendly, and don't worry if at times it seems tense - the best negotiations tend to be this way.
Can’t go wrong with a Subaru. Awesome awd system, best in snow of them all. Roomy, safe, good features. Easy to work on. I like Honda, but the Crv is overpriced & the awd system is not as good.
Excellent comparison guys. You have a great review channel. I elected to go with the Forester Touring 2024 a couple of months ago. You really get a lot of value for the money and I appreciate the perfect blend of tech and physical controls for the environmental system. Great visibility with the Forester, more comfortable and easy entry/exit. I do wish they made this in a Hybrid (Our second car is a Camry Hybrid) but this is worth the trade off. I looked at the RAV4 hybrid also and just felt the quality feel and ride of the Subaru was better overall. I'm happy with my selection and wanted this generation vehicle as opposed to the newly redesign Forester with the larger touch screen. I look forward to more of your reviews
Thank you!
While each vehicle may have strong and weak points, there are three that I'd point out in a Forester 1) great visibility from the interior, 2) extra comfortable suspension as it's a car thought for light trail as well, and 3) the awd system (available from the base trim as well). These three features make the Forester different.
I've never driven a forester. But the c r v has good visibility, A very comfortable ride (on road), And I have derived it in deep snow and found the AWD to be surprisingly excellent.
Six month ago I bought my first Forester the sport level and I felt in love with it before buying , I did a road test with the crv also with seat ateca and nissan xtrail , but only when I set down on the forester I got asmile that I am on a real jeep and not just a car and in my country (Israel) the sport edition is the Higher level of the forester, the seat is so comfortable the most comfortable I have ever had and I drove alot of cars , you seat high it run smoothly , the down side is the fuel and the multimedia could be more rich but beside that its the perfect car for me :-)
I feel like CR V is for moms and Forester is for dads.
Your feelings are demonic
Both are excellent! My first choice is the Forrester...
I’ve decided on The Subaru Forester, because is better on cold weather and has better 4 wheel drive system. Again, better for cold weather
Difficult choice: exterior design better in Honda but interior layout is much better in Subaru. Both are reliable japan brands. So the desive point is power and litre volume. Me verdict: brand vew 2024 Honda CR-V is the winner but second hand Subaru Forester is prefarable because of the engine.
I’m trading in my 2023 crv sport touring for a base forester, my biggest complaint about my crv is how many creaks and rattles are in the cabin, my battery has lost 1.7 mpg since I’ve owned it, battery degradation 😢😢
Interesting that you chose the hybrid CRV to test against the Forester. If you get the 1.5L turbo CRV, you pick up that 500 lbs more of towing capacity (to 1500 lbs) and you actually get a spare tire. No spare tire is a tough one for me to get behind, especially for a SUV. I know some cars have done that, but most went with run flats (which have their own issues). But Honda gives you a "repair kit", which will be useless for anything other than a small puncture. Pricewise, on the Forester, if you want to spend less, you can drop down to the Limited, and add back a few options. You can get all the functional stuff, minus the rear heated seats and the vision assist thing (a camera identifies the driver, sets the seats to that driver's presets, and warns you if you aren't paying attention. It also lets you "hand gesture" your HVAC, to raise or lower temperature in (I think) 1.5 degree increments.) You lose the "Napa Leather" with two tone, and just get a lower tier of leather. It is unfortunate that it does not appear that you can even order fog lights as an accessory on the CRV. I don't agree with giving half a point to the CRV for LED turn signals that the Forester doesn't have. Fog lights vs no fog lights are a bigger deal than LED vs non-LED turn signals IMO. I live where there is plenty of dark rainy weather and fog. Unfortunate that here are no drivetrain upgrades for the Forester. I just test drove one. If you put it into "Sport" (via a button on the steering wheel), throttle mapping becomes a bit more aggressive. It feels like you could adequately slice and dice urban traffic. Where it starts to feel a strain is on an on-ramp pull trying to get up to interstate speed. It is "adequate". I also drove the Outback with the same drivetrain, and you could feel the extra weight (400-ish lbs) and it felt less than adequate. I have a '14 Forester XT that I am thinking about replacing this year, and it is an "interesting" market with a lot of trade-offs. The Forester, RAV-4, and CX-5 are all slated for new generation models in '25. Keep up the good work! Allegedly, Subaru is working on a hybrid, and it sounds like it might be sandwiched into the driveline so they can keep the Symmetrical AWD. Toyota doesn't even have a mechanical drive line to the rear wheels on the RAV-4, and just uses an electric motor in the rear to make "AWD". Would like to see some tests comparing the functionality of the various AWD systems.
CRV is more spacious and looks more premium that the forester
7:15 that Subaru touchscreen is not so responsive is it?
Forester should have a stripe to adjust rear seat back, it was pretty comfortable while we were tested. Another thing is Forester is gonna to have a refresh next year, may worth wait a bit more
Redesign, not refresh. Boy, I can't wait to see a different design than this FUGLY current one.
Remote start is very important and fuel econ for me. Id go crv.lf I want to upgrade since we have 2007 crv and still driving without issue
I traded a Subaru Forster Limited in on a Cr-V Touring. After owning both cars I have to say the the mileage, driving experience, and quality of the CRV is noticeably better then the Forester. When you shut the door on a Subaru it sounds tinny, the CRV is solid when you close the door.
We just purchased a forester limited, we have 2 dogs and outdoor activities, so the premium cloth seats were a no. The Hondas we saw were a much smaller engine, we take our daughter to the ski area, 35 miles from us and having the bigger engine is a need, plus once a year driving 6 hour south for skiing practices. Our neighbor has a crosstec, with a smaller engine and said driving up the hill to our neighborhood, he stays in the right lane. We have a 10% grade for 1.5 miles to get to the neighborhood. We got the 2.9% rate they were offering in our area, which Honda was not offering.
I am hoping that anyone can comment on the headlights. For both vehicles. This is possibly my main concern since night driving is hard for me. It's my understanding that the Forester has the better lights?
Yes! I have a 24 Forester Sport. The headlights are projector beam LEDS and turn with the steering! Also has LED foglights. Honda has none of this.
I just ordered a 2024 Forester last week. 8-10 week time for arrival. The dealership did have Foresters arriving soon, but not the color I wanted. Looked at the CRV but did not work for me,as the Forester was a better choice for me.
What do you mean by didn't work with CRV? Just curious.
@@Gopinathk17 The price was one reason. Outward visibility much better in the Forester. Adaptive headlights another.
you can exchange that forester next year for the new generation.
@@jeffnaval4894 If I did choose to so I would wait until the 2026 model year. Ocassionally with any updated model one might find a glitch or two. I purchase all my vehicles based on reviews by Consumer Reports. So I would wait until Consumer Reports did testing and issues their analysis.
You guys dealt alot about the asterisk approach to these vehicles but mentioned very little about the quility and longevity of the engines and transmissions. So to (lease) either vehicle would be OK but to (buy) would be a different matter.
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I went with the CR-V but you can't go wrong with the Forester. I like the Subaru interior more but went with the hybrid and hoping for the Honda reliability.
Bought the Forester Wilderness as it can tow 3000#, while none of the CRV’s can. If CRV offered a towing package, I would have likely bought it. Reasons, Honda has an edge on reliability, more powerful engine with better mpg, nicer interior more modern looks and features. Wish Subaru offered a hybrid and had space in the front console for a cell phone to lay flat. Not disappointed with my choice, just hope long term reliability with towing a touring motorcycle on a trailer and off road adventures doesn’t beat this thing up fast.
CR-V! The technology in the Subaru, along with the reliability issues make it a dealbreaker for me. Not only that, you’ll receive much better gas mileage and space!
Agreed, I hope that Subaru can catch up with the rest of the industry next year.
You don't miss those heated rear seats? That'd be a deal breaker for me!
@@MaGiKRat420 how often do you ride in your own back seat? 😅
@MrPootzen well, no children or other passengers, then that's fine, but why not a Crosstrek or Kona if you don't expect to have rear seat occupants?
@@MaGiKRat420 I haven't looked at the Kona yet, thanks for the recommendation! 😀
MSRP prices before taxes: 2024 CR-V AWD Sport Touring Hybrid $41,550 2024 Forester Touring $38,740 Difference is $2,810 CR-V (Hwy/City) - 33/26 Forester (Hwy/City) - 36/43 Price for gallon around $3 Hwy: CR-V - 10 000 miles - 278 gallons of gas Forester- 10 000 miles - 303 gallons of gas Only 25 gallons more - 25*$3 = $75 City: CR-V - 10 000 miles - 232 gallons of gas Forester- 10 000 miles - 384 gallons of gas Difference is 153 gallons or $458 Only after 60,000 miles (city) you will start saving money
Have 2020 Forester best car I've ever driven
I'm driving a Honda Odyssey right now, never owned Subaru cars before but after did some research online and watched your video, I will pick Subaru Forester Touring overs Honda CRV (BTW, I like the brown leather color that you have!). Forester is more reliable and it's "Made in Japan", it's more ground clearance, nicer interior, the insurance is also cheaper. I don't need Hybrid system since most my daily driving are Hwy. Beside, Hybrid system required more maintenances schedule and will be expensive should it has to replaced or repaired (i.e. Car involved in collision).
My 2023 Subaru Forester Limited has Wireless Apple CarPlay.
I will choose the Subaru Forester for the Superior AWD system for all weather Capabilities 😅❤
Subaru is more luxury and made in japan. No doubt
Admittedly, the 2024 Forester is subjectively fuglier on the outside, but it's beautiful on the inside. Consumer Reports predicted reliability rating of a 2024 CRV Hybrid: 54/100. Woof!
Subaru Forester looks like 1990s design very old CR-V is way better design from outside even better than Skoda kodiaq or VW tiguan
Enjoyed both car. Forrester feels lighter driving while CRV feels solid. But in extreme road condition Subaru stands out.
new 2025 Forester has significant changes. It would be interesting to see a new comparison
Planning on a rematch!
Subaru and Toyota all the way!!!🇵🇭
Side profile and rear profile, Honda wins. It's just purely better looking. Subaru looks dinky from the side, and looks wonky at the rear as if they just gave up. Honda looks very sure of itself.
Very similar cars when driving and features. A bonus of true AWD with the Subaru. Currently, Subaru has a very attractive interest rate that gives it a leg up on the CRV
Give us a Wilderness trim!
very nice comparison. I'll go for CRV
How can the Forester have a combined 33 mpg?
Kind of nitpicking to award points for less than a 2% price difference
My 2015 CR-V w/ 95k miles has CVT issues like many 2015's. Honda is aware of the faulty transmission and issued a TSB but won't fix it if it's out of warranty. I'll trade it in for a Forester. Fool me once.....
No off road test?
You need to mention that most of the local dealership is asking for $2K mark up for Honda CRV. Both has AWD but Subaru AWD is all the time and it is one of the best AWD in the industry with a ground clearance of 8.7", class leading. The extra spare tire is the deal braker. Love the better mileage for and extra 247 lbs of torque in the CRV but once the battery needs to be replace, in 7-10 years, that another $4-$5K cost. Given all these factors, I got myself the Subaru Sport edition and save $500 off the MSRP. I am happy with my choice.
I'm getting 5k below msrp for crv
Typically, y'all's reviews are highly detailed and comprehensive, and you lived up to that here except for one thing; is that a CD player in the Forester? Some songs/albums are not available on Pandora or Spotify so a CD player is a big plus for me. Also, I have a friend with a Subaru and the ride feels "cheap" and rough, like an old Ford Escort, etc. My CRV rides more smoothly and doesn't have that cheap, rough, unrefined fee; to it. It's hard to describe so maybe that's why you didn't mention it, although you did mention the Forester is quieter. Overall, a great review, as usual.
I own both the CRV and the Forester, and the ride in the Forester is superior.
I'm surprise forester held up. Next year they going to release a new forester with hybrid system.
No not with hybrid
here in europe the cr-v cost close to 10k euros more than the forester.
The Subaru has such a premium interior. And a plush ride without an oil diluting engine!
Difficult choice. I’ll go with Subaru.
I'm in the snow belt so it's the Subaru for me.
This review is only for the top of the line, fully loaded trims. But if you compare the lower, least expensive trimps, CRV has way more features as standard versus the Subaru Forrester especially safety features.
I like the Forester but unless Subaru finally offers a more powerful engine, the CRV wins this comparison every day.
well I bought and thoroughly enjoy a 2024 Subaru crosstrek so i guess i have nothing to say
I own a CRV Sport Hybrid. Best vehicle for gas economy and fun.
We bought the CRV 1.5turbo, 1.5t and hybrid are close on mpg highway. In 2025 Subaru will be a new design making 2024 yesteryears stuff
In Canada the CRV is the highest solen Vehicle and Insurance Companies are making people put remote GPS immobilizers on the CRV or face 500$extra in premiums on the CRV. So there goes your .5 point difference. As our Forester sales person said like who is going to steal a Subaru (which already comes with a MySubaru immobilizer?) Also the pricing is very different here in Canada and depending on the model there is no difference in price. Most people here go for the buzzy 1.5 GDI turbo in the Honda vs the Hybrid and Subaru provides a NA2.5 GDI engine...so years will tell if 1.5 turbo running 0w-20 oil will hold up as well as other Honda engines, given that people don't understand the carbon issues associated with the GDI engines and the necessity to change the oil at 4-5000miles or 6,000-8,000kms
If not for the anemic powertrains in almost all Subarus, this would be a no brainier as I test drove the CRV and the interior is rather cheap feeling. But where I live the on ramps are so short you really need the extra power that most competitors have over the Subaru.
Ordered the 2024 Subaru Forester Touring with about $1,700 in options. I've driven the CRV (ex-girlfriend's car), but to me that is just a road car where the Forester has been a proven off-road performer for decades. Have driven my 2008 Outback in 6 inches of fresh snow extremely well (like it was dry ground). Other vehicles there were completely stuck. I live on a 2,200 foot mountain. If I can't get up the hills in the snow, I can't go home. Subaru's will always win. Update: Have had the Forester w/touring trim for 6 weeks. It is an amazing car and saved me from having an accident within the first week. Backed out of a parking space at night and unknown to me, there was a pickup truck behind me. I would have easily run into it at about 10 mph, but the Subaru’s auto braking system stopped my car 2 feet from the truck’s bumper. Thank you Subaru! This week it snowed 4.5 inches. My driveway is on a hill. Didn’t bother plowing the driveway and the Subaru went up and down easily. A couple days later the snow on my driveway is packed down and slippery. Drove the Forester halfway up the hill, stopped and the pushed the gas pedal down halfway to the floor. The Forester quickly went to the top of the driveway like it was summertime. X-Mode was not on. I will keep this Forester for three years and trade it in for a 2028 Forester with Touring. They will have hybrids starting in 2026.
The symmetrical AWD and padded with the new Michelin CC2 tires, you can go anywhere.
You missed the subaru evoltis
Subaru all the way for me.
Forester for sure
OMG the CRV was my first choice and the Forester was my second choice. Now I’m still confused. 😂😂😂
Easy decision. Which one does it cost more. I choose Subaru because of the NO dealership markup and purchase it $500 below MSRP. That is well over a year of gas money. Just a side note, the new CRV does not have a spare tire underneath the truck. For me as someone who always change a flat, it's a no brainer. I am not going to pull over and wait for service to come to risk the wheel while driving flat.
Subie all day
Compare a Non Hybrid to the Forester and the Forester will win! I traded my 2022 CRV gas for a 2024 Rav 4! No Turbo and Direct AND PORT injection!!