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Hi, I'm John Davis
and this is MotorWeek !
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We're flexing some HEMI muscle
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in the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
392...
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Then, pulling into the
garage for our expert's
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used car walk around...
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We'll scratch our itch for
"Two Wheelin'" freedom
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with a Kawasaki cruiser...
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Ending with an all-new take
on a Subaru classic,
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the next-gen Forester...
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So, come drive with us, next!
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We test tires,
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We do this because we believe
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JOHN: If you're into fixing up
old Jeep Wranglers,
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a popular retrofit is to
drop in a HEMI V8.
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Well, Jeep has actually been
doing that for us since 2021!
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That's when they added a V8
engine into the powertrain mix
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for the first time since
the CJ days.
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It's called the Rubicon 392,
and since it will also
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soon be history, you better
get one while you can.
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♪ ♪
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This is the 2024 Jeep Wrangler
Rubicon 392 Final Edition,
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and yes, it's got a HEMI in it.
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Now, the only way to get this
HEMI goodness in a Wrangler
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is with Rubicon trim and
a 4-door body.
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It's called the Final Edition
because 2024 is the last year
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the V8 will be available,
or is it?
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More on that later.
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This 4th gen Wrangler got
a sizable freshening
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for the 2024 model year,
including a boost in capability,
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a revised seven-slot grille,
stealth antenna integrated
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into the windshield,
10 new wheel designs,
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side curtain airbags
for the first time,
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and a revised instrument panel
that makes room for a larger
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13.2 inch Uconnect touchscreen
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with available trail guide
mapping.
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Rubicon models went further with
beefier axles,
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plus, the ability to stuff
in some larger tires
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and add a Warn winch.
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The Rubicon 392 first arrived
for 2021,
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and features the 6.4 liter
version of Chrysler's HEMI V8
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with unique tuning for duty
here in the Wrangler.
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Output is 470 horsepower and
470 pound-feet of torque
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through an active dual-mode
free-flowing exhaust.
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It works exclusively with
an 8-speed automatic.
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Final Editions start at the
Wrangler's most extreme end
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with the Xtreme 35 Tire Package
included,
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along with Selec-Trac dual-range
full-time 4-wheel-drive
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and Dana 44 axles.
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Then, they send the HEMI out
with a bang by sporting
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an extra half inch of lift,
unique rock sliders,
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triple-loop grille guard,
special leather seats,
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a fold out table integrated
into the swing gate,
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an 83-piece tool kit,
unique shifter medallion,
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and lots of logos inside
and out;
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plus, bronze 17 inch wheels
with 35 inch BFGs.
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We were instantly keen to spin
up those meaty tires
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at our Mason Dixon test track.
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There's was indeed a lot of
rubber meeting this
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well-prepped pavement.
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There was great grip
off the line,
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and the 392 felt plenty
quick on take-off.
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We hit 60 in 5.2 seconds; a bit
shy of the 4.5 claimed by Jeep.
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Gear changes in the 8-speed
automatic were timely
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and smooth, and for being this
high off the pavement,
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the 392 felt plenty stable at
speed and didn't really need
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a whole lot of correction
going down the track.
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Our best quarter-mile time was
13.9 at 98 miles per hour.
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With minimal sound deadening in
place and lots of hard surfaces,
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it sounds absolutely fantastic
at wide open throttle,
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whether it's echoing throughout
the cabin or you're allowing
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some of the noise to
escape the available
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Sky One-Touch Power-Top.
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Despite the soft suspension
feel,
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nosedive during panic braking
was not bad,
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and stopping in 121 feet
from 60 miles per hour
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is more than acceptable.
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Stability was good,
fade minimal.
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Hammering lifted rigs through
a handling course
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often requires restraint,
but this Wrangler
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felt well-planted and
controlled,
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and we were quickly gliding
through the cones with ease.
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Body roll was not unsettling,
though speeds weren't really
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high enough to experience
noticeable amounts of oversteer
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or understeer.
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The absurdity of this rig
just makes it a blast
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to drive around on any surface;
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it's like someone else made
an exotic, dare we say,
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"better version"
of the Wrangler.
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Government Fuel Economy Ratings
are 13 City, 16 Highway,
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and 14 Combined.
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We averaged just 12.9 miles
per gallon of Premium.
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That's a much worse than average
Energy Impact Score
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with Annual Oil Consumption
of 21.3 Barrels
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and 10.5 Tons of CO2 Emissions.
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Saying goodbye is not cheap
as this 2024 Rubicon 392
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is priced at $101,890.
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But despite being called
the Final Edition
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and limited to 3,700 units,
due to anticipated demand,
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the Rubicon 392 will also be
available in the 2025 model year
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for what is sure to be the
final, Final Edition.
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Or will it?
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Though, buyers of '25s will not
get the grille guard
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or tool kit.
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It's easy to wonder why any
reasonable person would drop
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100K on a Wrangler.
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But upon further reflection,
buying a Wrangler
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is rarely rational,
it's more about the feeling
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you get when you're rolling
down any kind of road
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in a beastly square-bodied
throwback rig that really
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can take you just about anywhere
on the planet.
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And experiencing the wrath of
a monster V8 engine
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when you rip into the throttle
is a whole new level of freedom
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we'll enjoy no matter how long
it lasts.
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You know,
that Rubicon 392 was a riot,
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even for seasoned drivers
like us.
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But next week we'll hand the
keys to an amateur off-roader
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along with free reign of
an off-road playground.
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It's coming up on the next
installment of "Overdrive!"
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But up next, let's join
Audra Fordin and Logan McCombs
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down in the garage as they team
up for the do's and don'ts
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when buying a used car.
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♪ ♪
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AUDRA FORDIN: If you're shopping
for a used car or a truck,
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you should always look it over
in person before you buy it.
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LOGAN MCCOMBS: Here are
a few checklist items
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that will help you to ensure
that you're not buying
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someone else's headache first,
because no one likes that.
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AUDRA: Yeah, for sure.
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Take a walk around.
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Inspect all four sides
of the car,
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looking for damage or areas
that may have been
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previously repaired.
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And by that, I mean look for,
like,
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paint overspray around the
wheel wells, in the door jams,
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and splash guards.
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Take note of any panel gaps and
the general fit of the body,
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and look out for any signs
of body rust.
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Even a little paint bubbling
can be a big clue
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to bigger problems later;
and this is especially true
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if you are looking for a car
that's a few years older,
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like a classic or a collector
car that you want as a hobby.
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LOGAN: Don't forget to check
the operation of all the lights
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and look for cracked lenses or
moisture in the light housing.
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This could lead to another
issue, like electrical problems,
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and no one likes those.
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AUDRA: For sure!
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Let's hop inside and do the
same kind of look around.
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Turn the ignition on
and start the car.
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All the dash lights should
come on as a self-check
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for a few seconds and then
go off.
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If you see any lights that
stay on, that's a red flag.
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Look at everything.
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Make sure the temperature gauge
reaches operating temperature
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and all the-everything
works properly,
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the odometer matches what
the owner stated.
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Listen to the engine running.
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Does it sound smooth,
or making any tapping sounds
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or any kind of odd noises?
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Check all of the controls,
including the heat, the A/C,
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the hazard lights,
the high beams;
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the list goes on, so be sure
to click all the buttons
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to make sure they do what
they should do.
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And then,
you can go under the hood.
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LOGAN: Look for leaks
of any type.
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You'll know if you see one;
they'll look wet,
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and you'll want to make sure
that you look on the ground
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as well.
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AUDRA: For sure, and check the
belts and the hoses for cracks
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and fraying.
09:44.966 --> 09:47.466 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
Check the fluid levels and
take off the oil filler cap
09:47.600 --> 09:49.866 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
to look for signs of sludge,
which is a sure sign
09:50.000 --> 09:52.066 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:57.5%
of maintenance neglect.
09:52.200 --> 09:54.866 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5%
LOGAN: At this point, if your
car still looks okay to you,
09:55.000 --> 09:56.633 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50%
it's time to take it
for a drive,
09:56.766 --> 10:00.066 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
and your first destination
should be to a trusted mechanic.
10:00.200 --> 10:02.500 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
They're going to put the car up
on a lift; and here,
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this-- you're going to see some
key things that they'll be
10:04.733 --> 10:08.100 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
looking for like loose or
damaged suspension pieces,
10:08.233 --> 10:11.166 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
steering linkage, bushings,
ball joints.
10:11.300 --> 10:14.100 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5%
Your tech will look for leaks
coming from your brake lines
10:14.233 --> 10:17.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
or your transmission cooler
lines, and any other hoses,
10:17.400 --> 10:20.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80%
while also including things like
your differential, transmission,
10:20.833 --> 10:24.466 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
axle and other locations
where fluid may flow.
10:24.600 --> 10:26.400 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5%
While up on the lift,
they'll check the condition
10:26.533 --> 10:29.200 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
of your tires for damage or
uneven wear patterns,
10:29.333 --> 10:32.266 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
which may indicate a suspension
or an alignment issue.
10:32.400 --> 10:35.300 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5%
And most importantly,
look everywhere for possible
10:35.433 --> 10:37.766 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
collision damage or signs
of rust.
10:37.900 --> 10:41.666 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
In the frame, the exhaust or
even behind body panels.
10:41.800 --> 10:44.166 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
Anything more than a bit of
surface rust is always
10:44.300 --> 10:46.200 align:start position:37.5% line:84.67% size:27.5%
a red flag.
10:46.333 --> 10:48.800 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5%
AUDRA: While, all this sounds
a bit time consuming,
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investing an hour or two will
pay off with many miles
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and smiles down the road.
10:54.233 --> 10:55.866 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
LOGAN: And if you have any
questions or comments,
10:56.000 --> 10:58.700 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
reach out to us right here
at MotorWeek .
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♪ ♪
11:07.433 --> 11:10.166 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
JOHN: Kawasaki has a long
history of shaking up
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the motorcycle industry,
from their first Z1 superbike
11:14.233 --> 11:18.200 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
in the 1970s, to the recent
supercharged H2,
11:18.333 --> 11:20.300 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50%
and even the hybrids
and full-electrics
11:20.433 --> 11:22.233 align:start position:22.5% line:84.67% size:55%
that are arriving now.
11:22.366 --> 11:25.000 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55%
So, let's find out how
their latest Eliminator
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is changing the game.
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♪ ♪
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BRIAN ROBINSON: Kawasaki always
seems to find a way to inject
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some excitement into everything
they do;
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let's see if that holds
true in their latest
11:44.266 --> 11:45.733 align:start position:25% line:58% size:50%
entry-level cruiser.
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Most of us motorcycle riders got
on the road in one of two ways.
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Either we started on something
small and boring that we quickly
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grew out of or we jumped into
the deep end on something
11:59.800 --> 12:03.333 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
a little too exciting and were
forced to tiptoe our way
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through the learning curve.
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Kawasaki is looking to change
the game with this
12:07.900 --> 12:12.400 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
2024 Kawasaki Eliminator,
an entry-level cruiser
12:12.533 --> 12:15.800 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
with big bike style that's easy
to learn on,
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yet offers plenty of room
to grow.
12:18.933 --> 12:21.600 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
Shaking things up right from
the start is not your typical
12:21.733 --> 12:27.000 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55%
cruiser engine, as the
Eliminator's 451cc parallel-twin
12:27.133 --> 12:30.033 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
is basically a stroker version
of their Ninja
12:30.166 --> 12:34.266 align:start position:15% line:58% size:70%
400 sport-bike's powerplant,
delivering 52 horsepower
12:34.400 --> 12:36.533 align:start position:15% line:58% size:70%
and 32 pound-feet of torque.
12:36.666 --> 12:40.533 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
And if that sounds familiar,
Kawasaki used this same approach
12:40.666 --> 12:44.500 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
in the 1980s with the original
Eliminator power cruiser
12:44.633 --> 12:48.100 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
which featured an engine
straight out of the Ninja 900.
12:48.233 --> 12:51.800 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
And there is a subtle throwback
to the OG Eliminator
12:51.933 --> 12:54.000 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55%
with the design of the
rear fender.
12:54.133 --> 12:56.966 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
Big picture,
unlike most entry-level rides,
12:57.100 --> 13:00.633 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
it looks like a full-size
cruiser, not a beginner bike.
13:00.766 --> 13:04.133 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
Slim, low, stripped down,
fat tires,
13:04.266 --> 13:06.933 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5%
though it's not quite
bobber-like as the Eliminator's
13:07.066 --> 13:10.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
trellis frame is a bit too
contemporary for that.
13:10.666 --> 13:14.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80%
Both standard and SE versions of
the Eliminator are available.
13:15.066 --> 13:19.400 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
In addition to a two-tone paint
upgrade, SEs get fork covers,
13:19.533 --> 13:22.766 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
a minimal headlight cowl,
unique seat covering,
13:22.900 --> 13:26.100 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
and a USB-C outlet mounted
on the handlebars
13:26.233 --> 13:28.766 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5%
for charging your phone
or a GPS.
13:28.900 --> 13:32.000 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5%
All get a round fully-digital
gauge display that's easy
13:32.133 --> 13:34.366 align:start position:17.5% line:84.67% size:65%
to read in all conditions.
13:34.500 --> 13:37.933 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
Beginners and even riders with
some experience will appreciate
13:38.066 --> 13:40.300 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
the Eliminator's simplified
approach;
13:40.433 --> 13:42.900 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:57.5%
no ride modes or active
suspension adjustments
13:43.033 --> 13:45.933 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5%
to worry about, plus,
a feather-light slipper clutch
13:46.066 --> 13:49.533 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80%
and smooth shifting transmission
that goes into gear easily
13:49.666 --> 13:51.566 align:start position:20% line:84.67% size:60%
with a reassuring click.
13:51.700 --> 13:55.833 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50%
At just 28.9 inches,
seat height is the lowest
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in the Kawasaki showroom...yet,
it still has that big cruiser
13:59.633 --> 14:03.533 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55%
look and feel no other
entry-level ride can match.
14:03.666 --> 14:06.166 align:start position:12.5% line:68.67% size:75%
And while it is plenty capable
of extended periods
14:06.300 --> 14:08.933 align:start position:27.5% line:68.67% size:47.5%
at highways speeds,
it feels much more at home
14:09.066 --> 14:12.066 align:start position:15% line:68.67% size:72.5%
cruising at a relaxed pace on
the back roads,
14:12.200 --> 14:14.533 align:start position:22.5% line:68.67% size:55%
as the twin rear shock
suspension has just
14:14.666 --> 14:16.800 align:start position:25% line:68.67% size:52.5%
3.1 inches of travel.
14:17.933 --> 14:23.266 align:start position:17.5% line:58% size:67.5%
Pricing starts with non-ABS
versions at $6,499,
14:23.400 --> 14:26.200 align:start position:15% line:58% size:72.5%
adding ABS is just $300 more;
14:26.333 --> 14:30.966 align:start position:12.5% line:58% size:77.5%
SE comes with ABS and starts at
$7,099.
14:31.733 --> 14:34.300 align:start position:30% line:79.33% size:42.5%
Simple to operate
and easy to enjoy;
14:34.433 --> 14:37.266 align:start position:22.5% line:79.33% size:55%
it all just feels very
unintimidating,
14:37.400 --> 14:41.100 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
which brings us to what the
2024 Kawasaki Eliminator
14:41.233 --> 14:44.666 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
is designed to eliminate,
some of the baggage
14:44.800 --> 14:47.800 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
and intimidation factor that
comes along with beginning
14:47.933 --> 14:51.600 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5%
riders choosing a first ride,
especially if they're interested
14:51.733 --> 14:52.966 align:start position:35% line:84.67% size:32.5%
in a cruiser.
14:53.100 --> 14:56.100 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
But it also eliminates the need
to upgrade right away
14:56.233 --> 14:59.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:67.5%
as there's plenty of power,
capability, and yes,
14:59.400 --> 15:03.500 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80%
excitement here to keep the good
times rolling for years to come.
15:06.100 --> 15:08.866 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
JOHN: There's no time to spare,
so let's turn the key
15:09.000 --> 15:11.266 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
and shift into this week's
"QuickSpin!"
15:12.133 --> 15:13.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:7.5%
♪ ♪
15:13.866 --> 15:15.600 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5%
JESSICA RAY: Buick is
reinventing the Enclave
15:15.733 --> 15:18.733 align:start position:40% line:10% size:22.5%
for 2025,
and while this 3-row does remain
15:18.866 --> 15:21.666 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55%
in familiar territory,
a handful of improvements
15:21.800 --> 15:24.733 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
encased by a striking new
design give this utility
15:24.866 --> 15:27.366 align:start position:25% line:10% size:50%
a new lease on life.
15:27.500 --> 15:29.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80%
The new bodywork falls perfectly
in line with Buick's
15:30.100 --> 15:32.766 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
current design language,
including the wide grille
15:32.900 --> 15:35.466 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55%
directing air to a new
powertrain,
15:35.600 --> 15:39.300 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
that being a turbocharged
2.5 liter inline-4.
15:39.433 --> 15:44.733 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
It rates for 328 horsepower
and 326 pound-feet of torque,
15:44.866 --> 15:47.900 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
paired to an 8-speed automatic
with standard front-wheel-drive
15:48.033 --> 15:50.233 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
upgradable to all-wheel-drive.
15:50.366 --> 15:52.800 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:47.5%
That's a big shift,
but also more power than
15:52.933 --> 15:55.700 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
the outgoing 3.6 liter V6.
15:55.833 --> 15:59.433 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
And we found this turbo-4,
8-speed combo goes to work
15:59.566 --> 16:01.600 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
with reasonable swiftness.
16:01.733 --> 16:04.600 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
Not to be overshadowed,
cabin design is decidedly
16:04.733 --> 16:07.400 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
a step up with all trims
receiving a 30 inch
16:07.533 --> 16:10.400 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:47.5%
widescreen display,
encompassing instrumentation
16:10.533 --> 16:12.000 align:start position:30% line:10% size:42.5%
and infotainment.
16:12.133 --> 16:14.500 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
Wireless device integration
is standard,
16:14.633 --> 16:16.966 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
but the Google built-in suite
is spot on,
16:17.100 --> 16:19.566 align:start position:25% line:10% size:50%
as is the first-ever
Buick implementation
16:19.700 --> 16:23.133 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
of GM's semi-autonomous
Super Cruise system.
16:23.266 --> 16:27.266 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
The 2025 Buick Enclave is
arriving on dealer lots now,
16:27.400 --> 16:29.700 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
starting around $46,000.
16:29.833 --> 16:32.666 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
We'll have more thoughts on
this reinvigorated nameplate
16:32.800 --> 16:34.200 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
in an upcoming Road Test.
16:34.333 --> 16:37.000 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:47.5%
And we'll have more
QuickSpins...soon!
16:37.966 --> 16:39.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:7.5%
♪ ♪
16:39.766 --> 16:41.200 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
GREG CARLOSS: We're back
with the second update
16:41.333 --> 16:44.066 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
on our 2024 Nissan Sentra.
16:44.200 --> 16:49.100 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
Despite winter closing in fast,
this bright orange compact sedan
16:49.233 --> 16:52.033 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
is staving off our seasonal
depression.
16:52.166 --> 16:54.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80%
And that starts with a pleasant,
16:54.166 --> 16:57.000 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
but not totally-unexpected
surprise.
16:57.133 --> 16:59.133 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5%
Remember in our first
update when we said
16:59.266 --> 17:01.566 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
we'd aim for that EPA-estimated
17:01.700 --> 17:04.300 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
33 Combined miles per gallon
rating?
17:04.433 --> 17:09.333 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
Well, at 33.5 MPG of Regular,
we've exceeded it.
17:09.466 --> 17:12.866 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
And that's after nearly
3000 miles added in about
17:13.000 --> 17:14.633 align:start position:30% line:10% size:40%
six weeks' time.
17:14.766 --> 17:18.666 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
Also, exceeding expectations
is the drive itself.
17:18.800 --> 17:22.433 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
One log book comment harps on
just how fun it is to drive,
17:22.566 --> 17:25.733 align:start position:25% line:10% size:50%
even when commuting,
with great reserve power
17:25.866 --> 17:29.166 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
and, while a tad light,
a precise steering setup.
17:29.300 --> 17:32.800 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
The comment concludes with,
quote, "20 years ago,
17:32.933 --> 17:35.800 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
most sport sedans didn't
behave this well."
17:35.933 --> 17:38.366 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
Considering how long some of
our staffers have been
17:38.500 --> 17:41.833 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
MotorWeek reviewers, it's safe
to take their word for it.
17:41.966 --> 17:44.400 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
And in the driver's seat,
it's readily apparent.
17:45.266 --> 17:47.166 align:start position:25% line:58% size:50%
The Sentra is pegged
as a commuter car,
17:47.300 --> 17:49.866 align:start position:12.5% line:58% size:75%
but we've taken it on a number
of long trips recently,
17:50.000 --> 17:52.666 align:start position:20% line:58% size:62.5%
and it's surprisingly fit
for the open road.
17:52.800 --> 17:55.066 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
The increased dimensions
compared to previous Sentra's
17:55.200 --> 17:58.166 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
keep it from feeling cramped
inside and its road manners
17:58.300 --> 18:01.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
at highway speeds are improved
as well.
18:01.200 --> 18:04.800 align:start position:37.5% line:79.33% size:27.5%
In and out,
our 2024 Nissan Sentra
18:04.933 --> 18:07.500 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5%
has been an excellent
compact for whatever
18:07.633 --> 18:09.966 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:50%
we've asked it to do
and so far,
18:10.100 --> 18:11.966 align:start position:27.5% line:84.67% size:45%
no glaring faults.
18:12.100 --> 18:15.200 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
We'll keep you in the loop
if anything comes to mind.
18:15.333 --> 18:18.533 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:72.5%
We'll have our final thoughts
on our year-long run
18:18.666 --> 18:22.666 align:start position:25% line:79.33% size:52.5%
with our all-electric
Kia EV6 GT on the next
18:22.800 --> 18:25.333 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
MotorWeek Long Term Road Test
Update!
18:27.500 --> 18:30.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80%
JOHN: More than any other brand,
Subaru is responsible
18:30.833 --> 18:33.533 align:start position:17.5% line:79.33% size:65%
for making all-wheel-drive
a must-have feature
18:33.666 --> 18:35.833 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:75%
in just about every automotive
segment.
18:35.966 --> 18:40.500 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
And they have also adopted that
go-anywhere adventure mentality
18:40.633 --> 18:43.566 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:62.5%
successfully to their own
mainstream models.
18:43.700 --> 18:47.233 align:start position:15% line:79.33% size:70%
And that includes the always
popular Forester crossover,
18:47.366 --> 18:51.066 align:start position:12.5% line:79.33% size:77.5%
of course, which is now kicking
off its 6th generation.
18:52.000 --> 19:00.766 align:start position:82.5% line:10% size:7.5%
♪ ♪
19:00.900 --> 19:04.500 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
The Subaru Forester arrived
in the late 1990s
19:04.633 --> 19:08.100 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
when Subaru rightly realized
that if they put a more
19:08.233 --> 19:12.100 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
SUV-like body on their capable
Impreza platform,
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they'd be in prime position
to cash in on the then-new
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compact crossover craze.
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That segment has really exploded
since then,
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and still continues to grow;
and this all-new
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2025 Subaru Forester is ready
to make the most of it.
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What used to be an outlier
with its boxy wagon shape,
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now looks akin to about every
other compact crossover
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on the road.
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Subaru considers its updated
design for '25
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sleek and contemporary.
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Granted, but also less unique.
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The grille is much larger,
expanding horizontally
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to now integrate the headlights
into more of a shield shape,
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and fenders are a little more
exaggerated than before.
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Our mid-level Forester Sport
wears sculpted 19 inch
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bronze-finished alloy wheels,
low profile roof rails,
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and black trim.
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Dimensions remain about
the same as last gen,
20:10.700 --> 20:12.733 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
although it looks larger.
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The interior is, on the whole,
more familiar than different.
20:16.933 --> 20:19.266 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
Screen domination is up,
of course,
20:19.400 --> 20:22.466 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
with a portrait-style Starlink
touchscreen now measuring
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11.6 inches.
20:24.800 --> 20:27.966 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
It's an option to replace the
standard setup that uses
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two smaller screens,
but both give enough information
20:31.800 --> 20:34.633 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
to eliminate the previous
separate display
20:34.766 --> 20:37.833 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
that used to reside on top of
the dash.
20:37.966 --> 20:40.300 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
It's good to see Subaru
hallmarks,
20:40.433 --> 20:43.300 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
like the chunky shifter
and durable materials
20:43.433 --> 20:46.166 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55%
with carefully applied
textured finishes
20:46.300 --> 20:49.333 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
designed to hide wear and tear,
are here.
20:49.466 --> 20:52.266 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
Visibility is excellent
as always,
20:52.400 --> 20:55.333 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
and the front seats have gotten
noticeably more comfortable,
20:55.466 --> 20:58.600 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
despite a new slimmed-down
appearance.
20:58.733 --> 21:02.133 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
Rear seat experience is mostly
the same as before,
21:02.266 --> 21:05.800 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
which is good as they recline
and fold easily,
21:05.933 --> 21:08.533 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
and there's adult-size space,
which is not something
21:08.666 --> 21:11.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80%
every compact utility can boast.
21:11.600 --> 21:15.366 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
Cargo space is also closer to
many midsize utilities
21:15.500 --> 21:18.000 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:47.5%
at 29.6 cubic-feet,
21:18.133 --> 21:22.366 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
expanding to 74.4 with the
seatbacks folded;
21:22.500 --> 21:25.533 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
all accessed through an
available power liftgate
21:25.666 --> 21:28.966 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
that now has sensors to open
with the swipe of a foot
21:29.100 --> 21:30.666 align:start position:30% line:10% size:40%
near the bumper.
21:30.800 --> 21:34.166 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
Subaru keeps EyeSight driver
assistance standard;
21:34.300 --> 21:36.733 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
Sport adds Lane Departure
Warning
21:36.866 --> 21:40.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80%
and Automatic Emergency Steering
to it.
21:40.200 --> 21:43.300 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
Subaru claims the Forester's
revised chassis
21:43.433 --> 21:46.233 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
is 10 percent stiffer than
before;
21:46.366 --> 21:49.433 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
our "seat of the pants" meter
couldn't verify that
21:49.566 --> 21:54.033 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
exact number but could detect
a movement in that direction.
21:54.166 --> 21:57.100 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
Both on the street where
ride quality itself
21:57.233 --> 22:01.233 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
is quite substantial feeling,
and at the test track
22:01.366 --> 22:04.666 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
where it felt well-planted,
despite some body roll
22:04.800 --> 22:07.300 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:57.5%
and higher than typical
ground clearance.
22:07.433 --> 22:09.766 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
All-wheel-drive is of course,
standard,
22:09.900 --> 22:13.200 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
and grip was as sure-footed
as always through the cones,
22:13.333 --> 22:16.066 align:start position:30% line:10% size:42.5%
aided by the more
performance-oriented tires
22:16.200 --> 22:18.566 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
on the Sport's 19 inch wheels.
22:18.700 --> 22:20.933 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5%
Steering is accurate,
but also typically,
22:21.066 --> 22:23.733 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
without much feel or feedback.
22:23.866 --> 22:26.666 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
Powering the Forester is
the same 2.5 liter
22:26.800 --> 22:31.000 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:75%
naturally aspirated flat-four,
but it has been updated.
22:31.133 --> 22:34.300 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
In the process, it actually
loses 2.0 horsepower,
22:34.433 --> 22:39.033 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
down to 180, but torque is up
slightly to 178 pound-feet,
22:39.166 --> 22:44.066 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
and revised tuning delivers max
torque at a much lower RPM.
22:44.200 --> 22:47.066 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5%
That certainly didn't
manifest itself by being
22:47.200 --> 22:50.233 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
in a particular hurry to
get off the line,
22:50.366 --> 22:54.533 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
but Subaru's Lineartronic CVT
remains a bit of a damper
22:54.666 --> 22:57.633 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
not necessarily a performance
enhancer.
22:57.766 --> 23:02.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80%
Still, our 8.2 second trip to 60
was almost half a second
23:02.266 --> 23:04.166 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55%
quicker than last gen.
23:04.300 --> 23:06.966 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45%
Here in the Sport,
you can work through the CVT's
23:07.100 --> 23:10.266 align:start position:22.5% line:10% size:55%
eight-simulated gears,
but we found it best
23:10.400 --> 23:13.233 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:67.5%
to just let it do its thing
while we relaxed
23:13.366 --> 23:16.366 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
for the 16.3 seconds that it
took to complete
23:16.500 --> 23:19.733 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
the quarter-mile at 90 miles
per hour.
23:19.866 --> 23:23.500 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
Strong braking feel with
consistently short results.
23:23.633 --> 23:28.066 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
Panic stops averaged 105 feet
from 60 miles per hour.
23:28.200 --> 23:32.633 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
Government Fuel Economy Ratings
for Sport trim are 25 City,
23:32.766 --> 23:35.633 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
32 Highway, and 28 Combined.
23:35.766 --> 23:39.833 align:start position:25% line:10% size:52.5%
We tallied 27.2 miles
per gallon of Regular.
23:39.966 --> 23:42.966 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
That's a better than average
Energy Impact Score of
23:43.100 --> 23:49.766 align:start position:12.5% line:10% size:77.5%
10.6 Barrels of Annual Oil Use,
with 5.2 Tons of CO2 Emissions.
23:49.900 --> 23:52.633 align:start position:20% line:10% size:60%
The Forester follows the
same basic trim path
23:52.766 --> 23:55.633 align:start position:30% line:10% size:42.5%
of most Subaru's:
Base, Premium, Sport,
23:55.766 --> 23:58.733 align:start position:25% line:10% size:50%
Limited and Touring;
ranging from the Base's
23:58.866 --> 24:06.666 align:start position:20% line:10% size:62.5%
starting price of $31,115
to Touring's $41,415.
24:06.800 --> 24:10.433 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
You might say the original
Forester was the right design
24:10.566 --> 24:13.033 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45%
at the right time,
as it quickly became
24:13.166 --> 24:15.666 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
one of Subaru's best-selling
vehicles,
24:15.800 --> 24:19.800 align:start position:15% line:10% size:70%
and has remained so over the
last 25 years.
24:19.933 --> 24:24.500 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
The 2025 Subaru Forester is a
new effort that really
24:24.633 --> 24:27.900 align:start position:17.5% line:10% size:65%
doesn't feel all that new,
just better.
24:28.033 --> 24:30.800 align:start position:32.5% line:10% size:37.5%
After our test,
a lot of things tell us
24:30.933 --> 24:34.633 align:start position:15% line:10% size:72.5%
that's exactly the way Subaru
buyers want it to be.
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