6 Reasons to Buy a 2025 Subaru Outback Before It’s Redesigned!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- With a redesign expected for the next model year, you might be tempted to pass up the 2025 Subaru Outback. However, if you are trying to keep your budget down or you love wagon, you might want to reconsider.
While the Outback does not have close, direct competition, I would also recommend checking out cars like the Toyota Crown Signia, Mazda CX-50, Honda Passport, Chevrolet Blazer and plethora of other small-to-midsize crossovers.
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I bought a '24 OB Onyx. Paid cash. I don't have to think about a new car for 10 years. Live in northern Wisconsin. Great in snow and cold. Does all I need.
everything you love becomes a crossover on a long enough timeline
Even lamborghini
Imagine Miata SUV.
@@seb5945 They came for the corolla and the mustang. Nothing is sacred
I love my 2023 XT, best vehicle I ever owned period.
The day the hybrid Outback hits North America I’ll be the first in line to order one.
An E-CVT will be a major upgrade.
But is a cvt 😢
@@Mirror1973 I have a GR Corolla for a fun car. For a super efficient daily a CVT isn’t a deal breaker for me(personally)
They have been making hybrids since 2014 XV aka Crosstrek. Unless it’s a complete Toyota setup don’t buy a Subaru hybrid. It’s just pure garbage for the extra price and literally not better mpg’s
I just looked at new Crosstreks and Outbacks. The Outback is roomy and comfortable and would make a good road or camping car.
Excellent video as always, Tyler.
Thanks🤠
Awesome review! The commentary is off-the-chain hilarious! 😆
Nice color combo on your Touring XT spec as well, really liking that Cosmic Blue on Java Brown.
Great video! Your sense of humor never dissapoints!
With the demise of the Legacy with which it shares so much, I figured it would be only a matter of time before this form factor Outback is replaced by something else.
Recently had to car shop for the wife. Subarus are hella good deals in comparison to other awd vehicles
They’ve really bucked that trend well. Even with the Forester’s $3k price increase, it’s cheaper than a lot of its awd competitors, and Subaru dealers almost never mark anything up.
@@Realistick not only was there no mark up, i got cash off the top 🙏
You nailed all the points I’ve come to learn as well, including the issues / shortcomings such as their Infotainment unit. I’d spring for the turbo model as it works less hard and some report the same of better fuel economy than the naturally aspirated. Big but is that Infotainment system and is one able to switch off those multiple alerts if one desires to. Thanks for your review and confirming many aspects 👍🏼
I really hope the new car allows us to shut off the Lane Departure Warning without putting a warning light on the dash like it currently does!
@@Realistick thanks for your reply. I look forward to the 2026 model which as you may know more, will be announced in a few months (spring of 2025?). But then, it seems scary to purchase a newly designed vehicle more than ever (think of Toyotas and the unprecedented issues they’ve had in the past 18 months) and when all vehicle priced went up about 25% since 2021. Our hard earned dollars need to matter more now than ever.
I’m waiting for the official news release of the new 2026 Passport Trailsport before buying anything; I think that will be a winner and I like their proven V6 that was also updated in the Pilot.
It only needs two things:
1) Toyota Hybrid engine ⛽️
2) New infotainment system 😣
Subbie, make the interior exactly like Honda. All physical buttons. 👍
I appreciate subarus for having really great visibility and having good tires with a lot of cushion.
So many manufacturers make cars with huge pillars and thin rubber band tires on big 20 inch wheels, and it's just not comfortable.
The Outback is a great value even in the base model, you get everything you'd want for a colder climate.
Base has no blind spot monitoring however
@@magnoliap5824I have eyes and I know how to adjust my mirrors, i use my rearview mirror and I do what's called a shoulder check. You should try it sometime. There are no cars with blindspots.
I bought an Outback 2024 Wilderness a while back, partly because of your videos. I personally find it pretty fun to drive on curvy roads. Only things that I'm not a huge fan of is the down shifting can be weird (feels like the CVT disconnects sometimes when coming to a stop and it lurches a bit as there's no engine/transmission resistance/braking when it happens), and the gas mileage isn't great on the Wilderness model, but I knew that going in. But I was able to get to some neat trailheads because of the extra offroad capabilities so it works out I guess.
Reaching some of the trailheads in my area are just beyond our 2021 Forester's abilities.
After walking an extra mile or two I usually find that someone made it in their Wilderness.
The Outback has kept the wagon alive in the mainstream market. Now it is time to pass the baton to the new Crown Signia.
We own a 2011 Outback, 6-cylinder, no CVT, no driver-assist tech, no slow display screen. It has 60K miles and we plan on keeping it forever.
Great review. The steering is truly subpar, esp at higher speeds. Nevertheless, I found the plusses and the overall value enough to get an '25 Outback Premium.
New '26 Outback photos suggest it will be an enlarged '25 Forester (longer, taller, same boxy shape, larger wheels) - wagon swoopiness will be gone.
I wish the new redesign makes the Outback sleeker and sexier like Volvo wagons are. They're unnecessarily rugged and cheap looking atm.
Over the last few years I have driven some 'loaner' cars while having service done:
GET the Outback XT in a higher trim level - the XT's get 'sound deadening' glass which makes a HUGE difference.
I drove an Outback Premium with the 2.5 and the base stereo, and it was NOT up to par my 2021 Limited XT.
Make the steering better (like the new Crosstrek Wilderness), and put a faster chip in the infotainment.
I've never had a car I like more than my Outback. It's the best compromise of comfort and functionality I've ever owned!
If the next gen Outback is a longer Forester, I will be shopping for a '25 Touring XT or a '25 Limited XT. (And I will get the Gold Warrantee again from Subaru.)
I was very impressed with the Outback when shopping for a new vehicle. It would have been the logical choice for most of my driving needs. The Touring XT is especially delightful.
Great video. Well balanced review. You hit the downsides (that all vehicles have) well, and don't gloss over them like so many other reviewers do.
-Test mule pics of the new OB are definitely a larger Forester, nearly Ascent sized generic looking SUV. It's lost all presented of a wagon. I can't see it differentiating value proposition the OB will have anymore. Oh, and I'm sure it will be $3000-$5000 more than current. I was really hoping the new OB would be just a little blockier yet still retain its distinctive lifted wagon profile that's been its hallmark for decades.
Tyler, you have made a number of Subie videos all with mostly high praise. Even though you apparently have you to own one. I believe you are a closet Subaru Fanaboy! 😂
I've owned a 2004 Forester, and 2010, 2015, & 2022 OBs. All have been great cars for the time I owned them. The 2015 had a very minor oil leak that was repaired under warranty & the 2022 needed an early battery replacement. Otherwise they were all sold, reliable, comfortable transportation.
I disagree with the driver engagement. It's a lot of fun to drive my XT and I do push the handling to it's limits on A/T tires to boot. It's fantastic.
I don't really understand the tech complaints. The screen brightness I agree with, but I feel it applies to most vehicles. The part you demonstrated with temperature moving slowly was ironic, as that's the thing that actually has a button. The wireless CarPlay functionality is quicker than wired CarPlay on Toyotas I've tried, and the wired Android Auto experience is quicker yet (have not tried wireless). Radio functionality is seamless if that is something you care about. Navigation next instructions can display in the center stack, while not distracting from the other gauge clusters. More shortcuts are present on the bottom row now, and the entire system is loaded before I've backed out of my parking spot.
I also can control basically everything I care about in an ergonomic way with the wheel controls, which I can't say for VW (yet), and I don't have to worry about future software updates because its current state is stable and it relies primarily on my device for media. Would it be nice if more HVAC buttons were physical? Sure. But the day-to-day is totally fine with the software performance improvements over the last 4 years. Was it acceptable at launch 4 years ago? No. Is it now? I would argue more than acceptable. The HVAC controls are still worse than dials for ease of use, but now by only a little.
In my opinion, being able to use the screen for a massive map that actually lets you look ahead due to its vertical height is a huge plus that easily overwhelms its cons. It makes the car vastly preferable for navigating an unfamiliar city. I am much more likely to be unfamiliar with a location than I am with a vehicle I plan to keep for 10 years.
I agree that a lot of people can get used to it, but at best, it’s tolerable and simple. I don’t think that’s what people want from such a large unit, especially as it ages. It’s painfully slow on startup, and the clip you see of me just me messing around with it to show the screen was while the car was warmed up! The vertical map orientation is a good point, I do like that, but I own a new Toyota as a long term test car and while it’s infotainment isn’t snappy, it’s more responsive than the Outback’s (though the I can’t remember the difference in carplay response) and the carplay icon sizes are larger despite it being an 8 inch screen. Plus, none of the Toyotas embed any climate controls whatsoever!
In summary, I’m critiquing it because I think Subaru does need to improve it and it’s my biggest complaint with the well-rounded outback. Is it a dealbreaker for many people in the market? Meh, probably not.
I had a 2020 Outback,loved it. Hated - DESPISED the screen.
Unfortunately totaled it in August. Bought a 2024 Crosstrek. And word for word, I agree with your comment. It's improved so much, it no longer bothers me at all.
I like the Outback and Crosstrek but having almost everything in that touch screen is a deal breaker for me. VW has done the same thing.
I'd buy one if they had a Toyota turbocharged 4 cylinder mated to an Aisin Warner 8 speed automatic.
They can't afford to take the MPG hit on a big seller which is why the CVT won't go away.
resale prices for these lifted outbacks 2020-2025 will go up when the next gen comes out that's for sure so grab one now!
It is an outback... not exactly a car known for resale. Got my 4 year old outback for 12k under original msrp.
“Wagon” in the U.S a true Wagon is not allowed to have rear tinted windows, because it has the same laws as Sedans. The Outback is more of a crossover than a Wagon. It’s not a Subaru Legacy with an extended interior like the old Legacy Outbacks.
By law, it’s a crossover. And maybe the cladding and body lines make it look less like the Legacy than it used to but funny enough, if the battery dies, the gauge cluster actually thinks its a legacy! It also still shares the same length and wheelbase as the Legacy.
Hi, can you please fly to Europe or Japan and do a Levorg review?
it´s a good car unfortunately it cost in Germany between $ 50 -55k with only 167 NA HP 😞and thats why this car is very rare here 😭. Thanks.
Noo it's not going away😢😢 I love this raised wagon😭
I'm really hoping the rumors aren't true too but they seem unfortunately solid :/
It is turning into a legit SUV shape in 2026...near ascent size
@@Hallowsaw don't we have enough of those??? Smh
@Realistick oh yea I hope something changes their mind😪
@@Hallowsaw Isnt that just a Forrester then?
Well, you are rated the hottest AF man of automovtive UA-camrs! So onto the Subby......good review....wanting to upgrade from my 2017 Crosstrek. I really want the Forester, with a Turbo....apparently NOT gonna happen, best I can hope for is a Hybrid...Oh goddy. (not)
I hope they continue with the wagon. We love our 2023 Premium. Everything being a SUV/CUV these days is lame and vanilla.
Unfortunately its not going to be a wagon anymore for the 2026 model
Subaru’s safety systems are extremely annoying… which makes me think they do work lol.
There was some recent spy photos and it’ll be weird seeing the Outback go full SUV and away from wagon. Though if they offer a hybrid, which will be necessary, that’ll be a game changer. Subaru has close ties with Toyota… use them.
Only thing I wish they’d do differently is either add more luxury items to the Wilderness trim, or offer that beautiful blue/green color on more trims.
What it needs is 5" less ground clearance and lower belt line.
I'm torn between this and Mazda cx70.cx70 has stronger motor/tranny, 5000 lbs towing and is made in Japan, but more expensive.
Outback is prolly best of all all wheels on snowy and wet hiways and low center of gravity. Tuff decisions..
Comparing the reliability of the Outback with gasoline RAV4 AWD....did any of you take into consideration the Outback's problem with oil leakage etc? Would like to know how the buyers of Outback justify its reliability issues compared to a gasoline AWD RAV4. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I wasn’t reading many problems with oil leakage (though I’ve heard some about it with prior gens). The data here is mostly from NHTSA complaints where there were a ton of complaints with the Outback, but an overwhelming majority were down to things I mentioned and not oil seepage. A RAV might be more proven, I don’t think anyone would try to argue otherwise, but for many, the Subie is good enough and it’s a more comfortable/refined car.
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I have a 2011 Outback with over 178,000 miles and have never had a problem with oil leakage.
Unfortunately they still have their less than long term durable CVT.
Hybrid model may be in the works. No more belt CVT.
234,000 miles on my 2010 OB CVT with original torque converter and valve body, no fluid changes.
@@0HOON0 it's a chain
@@iamcosmicdude Metal belt
@@iamcosmicdude That's awesome. Encouraging to hear from some people who have good luck with cvts.
Most people will be better off changing the fluid though.
Wireless carplay has deadzone issues 😢
I spot a Sony! Just can't tell if it's an A7C or A7CII.
Based on the camouflaged spy shots its fairly generic large crossover, i bet the wilderness trim will be sweet though and legend has it there will be a new infotainment interface and lots of physical controls for hvac etc.
I’m excited to hear the rumors about an improved infotainment, that has been a consistent sore point across the lineup. It seems that a lot of people are fine with it, some hate it but *almost* nobody likes it.
@Realistick I mean i can vouch for that.. it took a few updates of the infotainment in my 22 wrx with the 11.6 in larger screen setup for it to really run smoothly. I use android auto anyway, but now that ive gotten accustomed to it the setup works fine. Nevertheless its not as smooth or reactive as a smart phone, which is how these should all be aiming to perform.
how does it stack up to Forester?
It’s more premium and affordable, yet more dated than the forester. I put a link in the video description to my full comparison!
The new leaked spy photos of the supposed ‘26 Outback look disappointing 😢
so what will change for 2026?
All we can actually say with some confidence (based on spy photos and the dealer event) is that it is no longer a wagon style and it is larger.
Give me a manual with eyesight, seating for 7 and a turbo
foglights look like pimples, i missed the big fogs from the 90’s
You have no idea what the redesign will look like. Or if it will be redesigned.
Why you shouldn't ... CVT!
It’s hideous though