They are the best hands down in bad weather. Our 2015 went in 17” of snow. I have a 2021 Crosstrek now and the wife has a 2022 Outback. Bring on the snow.
Dang, that is some impressive capability. I purchased a 2023 Crosstrek Limited two weeks ago to serve as a city runabout and snow chaser. Looks like I made a good choice. :)
I've been driving a 2021 Subaru Forester with Bridgestone Blizzak tires. It does amazingly well Yesterday I was driving for miles on a frozen lake covered in about 6-8 inches of hard snow. I'll mention I'm an outdoor adventure guy living in South Dakota. I've been stuck in the Forester only once (2-foot deep drift 30 feet long). Since I'm almost always more than a mile or even five from help I carry with me: 2 snow shovels, 75 ft. tow line, four 40 inch traction boards, and four "cable" chains. You can't be stupid when it's 20 below.
Looks like my rig. Same color Crosstrek with R5 SUVs. Awesome tires. I have not challenged mine as much, though I did have a 30 mile drive home on unplowed country roads with about 10in of wet snow. No problem.
This is why I own a 2013 Subaru Outback , and the only reason I want to trade it in is to get the latest technology, it still runs pretty much like the day I bought it new. ( Thanks for posting, and I believe what you have shown us, because my Subaru has done it ) 😀
@@GabrielSBarbaraS i have a 2013 too and there are some features on it that i would miss if i went with a new one. I'm probably gonna end up lifting mine and throwing some better tires on it with some wheels,
That is awesome! Thank you for the video. I took my Subaru for its first big snow run. There was about 14 in on top of the mountain. Luckily, the plows hadn't made it through there all the way yet. It was an amazing experience. A slice through the snow like butter even on all season tires. Everyone wants to knock on the all season tires, but they performed extremely well. I can't even imagine what winter tires would do.
@@brandonmjohnsonphotography Falken makes great tires! I have the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires on my crosstrek and they eat the snow up and offer additional offroad grip without making too many on road sacrifices. I lost about 3mpg when I put them on. No road noise, and seem to be just fine on wet pavement.
@@Ceranik wildpeak AT trail are great. I have them on my Impreza and I even put them on our Honda odyssey. Took the minivan over a mountain range in a snow storm and kept up with the 4x4s. Drive uphill past all the people stopped to chain up!
And some people wonder why there are still so many Subaru customers! I've driven a Crosstrek around in some seriously rocky mountain dirt roads and treacherous conditions, and the AWD system always gives confidence. If you can do all of that snow driving in a Crosstrek...imagine what the Outback XT or Wilderness could do.
I drove the 2018 Crosstrek through some insanely difficult snow conditions, with over a foot of really heavy snow, and it was incredible!! I pushed it to the limit in some steep inclines and declines in those conditions and it destroyed everything in it's path. Growing up snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest, I've done a ton of mountain snow driving in a number of different vehicles, and the Crosstrek was far and above the number one in handling extreme winter driving conditions!!
Got my 22 Outback limited this past April. It's currently the end of January,.2023 and not a flake of snow has fallen on NYC. I'm a tad disappointed I haven't had the opportunity to put the young fella through the paces yet.
Bought a 2023 last week and love it so far suppose to get snow in texas maybe I will get to drive my new subie in have to take it easy only has 300 miles on it
@@CarQuestion yep, except this year no snow 😔. Was going to go bigger with the lift but heard more problems occur later with suspension with lifts so wanted to keep lift to a minimum. Looking forward to the 2024 redesign which is already out in japan for 2023. Hyper blue (my color 2016) is back for 2024!
When i saw your videos so many years ago i decided to buy a Subaru. Now i have the same crosstreck (4 years) but white (wheels continental icecontact 2) Hello from Russia.
I love my 2024 crosstrek so much, had a 2009 camry that felt like a death trap in the snow, now I have one where I feel safe and can take that head on.
On the screen performing: economy passenger vehicle. Featuring low price, easy DIY maintanence, strong aftermarket parts support. Durable OEM parts. Superb fuel economy. With low price you get high road clearance, large cargo area, off road capabilities in case you need it. Extremely smooth engine with low vibrations across all rpm range. Thanks to unique drivetrain layout it handles like a sports car in dry conditions and goes like an off roader in bad weather conditions providing to your family high level of safety that no 2 wheel drive competitors can offer. 4wd competitors ( which are not really ) with similar or better capabilities start at twice the price of Subaru Crosstrek.
we've only had 1 decent snow in the 8 years i've owned my outback. i took it back through my property and did the same thing but with factory all season. it is an amazing little car and goes places i would never take my f250.
Driving subie’s for 20 years now , I live in the north east , best snow cars ever. There symmetrical all wheel drive system is impressive even on ice covered interstate 95 .
Yes I tested my 2003 outback like this and it did as well or maybe better in deeper snow. I had a 2016 legacy 3.6r and now have a 2021 legacy touring XT and love love love the ride on Ohio roads, smooth as silk.
Now that is a good test. Showing what snow tires and all-wheel-drive can actually do for you. A lot of four-wheel-drive trucks would struggle in that deep snow. Without proper tires and wait I think the Subaru would be better in the deeper snow.
@@MrRoyGuy blizzak ws90 is not a bad choice, it made our top recommendation also this year but is not leading with new technology. ws80 worn out quickly but ws90 seems better so far. for the Continental Vikingcontact 7, not amazed when we tested it on mini and BMW presscar. they give up more quickly on a mix of snow / ice.
@@CarQuestion I had the WS90's last winter, and the R5's this winter on my Impreza. The R5s definitely perform better than the WS90's in deep snow, especially uphill.
This is awesome and super impressive. I’m wondering if this car has the dual function x-mode, made for deeper snow. If this is just what the base x-mode can do, that’s even more impressive!
I buy a new Crosstrek every 2 years and put Bridgestone Blizzak 90" on her. I spend my winters at Hunter Mountain and It drives in the snow just like the video! It drives through snow like It's not even there!
I had my fun in my 2019 civic hatchback but my 2020 crosstrek is way more fun on dirt roads and the snow. Been having a mild winter in Chicago so I'm holding off till next season for winter tires.
@@CarQuestion I have a plain old Legacy and it is a tank. Only got "stuck" once in a blizzard when I was trying to push through 20 inches of wet, sticky snow and high centered on it. Even then I just turned off traction control and rocked back out and parked elsewhere. It does have winter tires also. Wintrac Pro.
@@CarQuestion We had a freak snow storm around Christmas, twice. Vancouver doesn't have a lot of money or resources dedicated to snow removal so it was a disaster. My winter beater is a Volvo S70 with Gislaved winter tires so I felt like a rally driver lol
Now this is awesome! I have such bad anxiety driving in the snow with my little Mazda 3 (it does terrible) and am looking for a new car that can help me during the harsh winters in the midwest!
I am Japanese. In Japan, people who like Subaru are called Subaruists. I have also driven 7 Subaru cars. Thank you for loving Subaru
* SUBARIST
❤❤❤ subaru
My second it's a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Onyx ❤
This is what is called a TEST DRIVE, the off-road capabilities of the car!!! Thank you!
glad you like! :) stay tuned for more!
One of the Best Subaru deep snow video ever. Thanks for Your work.
share the love! glad you like!
Очень хорошо проехал. Класс. Привет из страны, где очень много снега 💪🇷🇺
@@sergejs.5282 Gotta like snow :)
Finally someone ACTUALLY tried it in deep snow, not 1 inch on paved roads lol That did amazing, awesome video!
Glad you liked it!
aGREED-- a first REALISTIC test of this in snow.. and NOT "babied" along- but pushed.. and PERFORMED!!!
Truth! Watching his other videos, I'm like my Chevy Cruze dominate whatever snow they're in 'testing' in 😂
YES, this is what I needed to see to decide if I should get this. Thank you for a *real* demonstration, @carQuestion!
They are the best hands down in bad weather. Our 2015 went in 17” of snow. I have a 2021 Crosstrek now and the wife has a 2022 Outback. Bring on the snow.
Subaru should pay you for such a promotional video! I have an Outback and I love it!
That would be cool! :P but as official Canadian Auto Journalist and not just UA-camr, it would be wrong
@@CarQuestionThat's right. Sorry! ;)
@@strasnylada1918 Don't worry my friend! :) Big hello to you ! Take care!
Outback here too, magnificent cars
Dang, that is some impressive capability. I purchased a 2023 Crosstrek Limited two weeks ago to serve as a city runabout and snow chaser. Looks like I made a good choice. :)
You’ve right choice. I’ve owned the first generation and second generation. Great vehicle. Unfortunately it’s just too small for my family.
and with the 2.5 you have more power than this one :)
@@eugenegutierrez5106 are you going for the Ascent?
Just take good care of the cvt system
No, you made an EXCELLENT choice. 😉☺️
I am genuinely impressed with this video! You nailed these tests with flying colors. And that driver is very skilled too. Super satisfying to watch!
Thank you very much!
whoaaa! that car is a beast! ate that snow up like nothing,,those tires are badass in the snow almost unstoppable..what a show i enjoyed watching that
I've been driving a 2021 Subaru Forester with Bridgestone Blizzak tires. It does amazingly well Yesterday I was driving for miles on a frozen lake covered in about 6-8 inches of hard snow. I'll mention I'm an outdoor adventure guy living in South Dakota. I've been stuck in the Forester only once (2-foot deep drift 30 feet long). Since I'm almost always more than a mile or even five from help I carry with me: 2 snow shovels, 75 ft. tow line, four 40 inch traction boards, and four "cable" chains. You can't be stupid when it's 20 below.
Blizzak Ws90?
This is the real test. Thank you
You're welcome 😊
XV дарит незабываемые ощущения от зимнего вождения! Спасибо за драйвовое видео!
you're welcome!
Amazing grip on snow with those Nokian tires and Subaru's symmetrical awd! We need more of these videos pls.
will try
Looks like my rig. Same color Crosstrek with R5 SUVs. Awesome tires. I have not challenged mine as much, though I did have a 30 mile drive home on unplowed country roads with about 10in of wet snow. No problem.
Sometimes it’s not about to challenge them, but how the road ages will challenge you with a surprise ;)
Volvió a ser niño ¡Cómo se divirtió conduciendo ese magnífico subaru! 👏🏼👏🏼 Excelente máquina
Child forever ;)
This is why I own a 2013 Subaru Outback , and the only reason I want to trade it in is to get the latest technology, it still runs pretty much like the day I bought it new. ( Thanks for posting, and I believe what you have shown us, because my Subaru has done it )
😀
3.6R or 2.5? :)
@@CarQuestion 2.5 ( not excessive , but enough power, the new Subaru ,I am planning on getting the turbo model in the Outback. ) ( Limited XT )
@@GabrielSBarbaraS the turbo gives more punch but is more thirsty
@@CarQuestion 8 K more in price also, but I am up for the fun. LOL
@@GabrielSBarbaraS i have a 2013 too and there are some features on it that i would miss if i went with a new one. I'm probably gonna end up lifting mine and throwing some better tires on it with some wheels,
That is awesome! Thank you for the video. I took my Subaru for its first big snow run. There was about 14 in on top of the mountain. Luckily, the plows hadn't made it through there all the way yet. It was an amazing experience. A slice through the snow like butter even on all season tires. Everyone wants to knock on the all season tires, but they performed extremely well. I can't even imagine what winter tires would do.
What brand and model your tires ?
@@CarQuestion 225/55R18 Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S tires.
@@brandonmjohnsonphotography Falken makes great tires! I have the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires on my crosstrek and they eat the snow up and offer additional offroad grip without making too many on road sacrifices. I lost about 3mpg when I put them on. No road noise, and seem to be just fine on wet pavement.
@@Ceranik wildpeak AT trail are great. I have them on my Impreza and I even put them on our Honda odyssey. Took the minivan over a mountain range in a snow storm and kept up with the 4x4s. Drive uphill past all the people stopped to chain up!
I have Yokohama Geolandar AT on my Jeep, also good in snow
After 30 seconds of that 99% of other AWD systems would overheat. Once again, Subaru for the win!!
and i would be stuck in a flat field :P
I was wondering if it overheated at all.
And some people wonder why there are still so many Subaru customers! I've driven a Crosstrek around in some seriously rocky mountain dirt roads and treacherous conditions, and the AWD system always gives confidence. If you can do all of that snow driving in a Crosstrek...imagine what the Outback XT or Wilderness could do.
We need a crosstrek wilderness
@@CarQuestion And we have it now. 😁
I drove the 2018 Crosstrek through some insanely difficult snow conditions, with over a foot of really heavy snow, and it was incredible!! I pushed it to the limit in some steep inclines and declines in those conditions and it destroyed everything in it's path. Growing up snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest, I've done a ton of mountain snow driving in a number of different vehicles, and the Crosstrek was far and above the number one in handling extreme winter driving conditions!!
Amazing. Best AWD system out there.
glad you like :)
Super impressive! You are driving that car like I drive rentals.
Got my 22 Outback limited this past April. It's currently the end of January,.2023 and not a flake of snow has fallen on NYC. I'm a tad disappointed I haven't had the opportunity to put the young fella through the paces yet.
Come to Québec, you will be served :P
Bought a 2023 last week and love it so far suppose to get snow in texas maybe I will get to drive my new subie in have to take it easy only has 300 miles on it
Snow in Texas? I thought it was hot there !
My older crosstrek is great in snow too. 2016. 1 inch lift, sparco wheels Bfgko at tires. Beast in snow and back country dirt /mud roads
with the lift, it must be even more impressive!
@@CarQuestion yep, except this year no snow 😔. Was going to go bigger with the lift but heard more problems occur later with suspension with lifts so wanted to keep lift to a minimum. Looking forward to the 2024 redesign which is already out in japan for 2023. Hyper blue (my color 2016) is back for 2024!
The result in the demonstration is actually the biggest contribution from the tires
That was the goal ;)
Wow such a capable vehicle. Thanks for the great video
Our pleasure!
When i saw your videos so many years ago i decided to buy a Subaru. Now i have the same crosstreck (4 years) but white (wheels continental icecontact 2) Hello from Russia.
Thanks for sharing! :)
Love this deep snow test. Should do this and compare different SUVs.
Good idea!
it's really amazing to see how much snow that tire clears up on the road
It really is! It's more aggressive than you can think!
I love my 2024 crosstrek so much, had a 2009 camry that felt like a death trap in the snow, now I have one where I feel safe and can take that head on.
best test i have ever seen!
This is the car I was awaiting to be tested. Somehow Subaru seems to hide its capacities. Very enlightening!
On the screen performing: economy passenger vehicle. Featuring low price, easy DIY maintanence, strong aftermarket parts support. Durable OEM parts. Superb fuel economy. With low price you get high road clearance, large cargo area, off road capabilities in case you need it. Extremely smooth engine with low vibrations across all rpm range. Thanks to unique drivetrain layout it handles like a sports car in dry conditions and goes like an off roader in bad weather conditions providing to your family high level of safety that no 2 wheel drive competitors can offer. 4wd competitors ( which are not really ) with similar or better capabilities start at twice the price of Subaru Crosstrek.
Beast mode : Subaru Crosstrek! :)
we've only had 1 decent snow in the 8 years i've owned my outback. i took it back through my property and did the same thing but with factory all season. it is an amazing little car and goes places i would never take my f250.
If I have to drive in snow, I want a Subaru with good tires. They do great!
Equipped with goos winter tires, there the best
@Car Question please explain what is a goos winter tire?(or you wanted to write GOOD?)
@@kevinpicur7739 Yess sorry it was a typo and I meant GOOD ;)
excellent video! thanks, fantastic performance in snow
Glad you enjoyed it!
That thing is a beast!
A little beast mode :P
@@CarQuestion ....and X-Mode 😉
Awesome video!!!
In my family we drive Crosstreks and Foresters, there is not a better vehicle in rain and snow.
I love my crosstrek manual it’s the best in the snow
2.0 or 2.5?
Great video! Unreal that it can do that with regular tires. I have a 2023 Crosstrek. Nice to know it's capabilities.
you mean Winter Tires :P
THANK YOU-- THAT is what I needed to see...
The little soo-bar-oooo. Wow
Yessir
Driving subie’s for 20 years now , I live in the north east , best snow cars ever. There symmetrical all wheel drive system is impressive even on ice covered interstate 95 .
Very cool! That car is an animal.
Small size big roar
Yes I tested my 2003 outback like this and it did as well or maybe better in deeper snow. I had a 2016 legacy 3.6r and now have a 2021 legacy touring XT and love love love the ride on Ohio roads, smooth as silk.
Subaru-это танк ,а не машина, инженерам концерна ,Subaru низкий поклон ,это высший пилотаж!
I have an Outback Wilderness with Hakkapelitta R3s, it's a blast to drive in the snow.
Good choice!
WOW!! .....Very Impressed!!!
glad you like!
Now that is a good test. Showing what snow tires and all-wheel-drive can actually do for you. A lot of four-wheel-drive trucks would struggle in that deep snow. Without proper tires and wait I think the Subaru would be better in the deeper snow.
great video showing us how good subarus awd system is in the snow.thank you for sharing this!
one boulder hidden under that snow and subbie is history, you are a brave man.
you are right but i know my field :P
If there are no boulders there in the summer time. Why would one suddenly appear in the winter? Have you ever tried to move a boulder?
Aftermarket skids, rockers, and steel bumpers are available for 2nd-gen Crosstreks.
And that's a Crosstrek. No turbo, no nothin! Just fun and can take a beating.
still rolling strong!
Those Nokian are amazing
just did a Mtl - Québec road trip yesterday, i was glad to have them on those ici road when it's -20 out there :)
The right snow tires make all the difference!
Indeed, and the most impresive part, no studs on those R5.
@@CarQuestion How are the R5s compare to Blizzak WS90 or Continental Vikingcontact7?
@@MrRoyGuy blizzak ws90 is not a bad choice, it made our top recommendation also this year but is not leading with new technology. ws80 worn out quickly but ws90 seems better so far. for the Continental Vikingcontact 7, not amazed when we tested it on mini and BMW presscar. they give up more quickly on a mix of snow / ice.
@@MrRoyGuy ua-cam.com/video/knt8CWWuVik/v-deo.html
@@CarQuestion I had the WS90's last winter, and the R5's this winter on my Impreza. The R5s definitely perform better than the WS90's in deep snow, especially uphill.
Great snow test!!!
3:30 cool to see Subarus awd in action 👍
Thank you ever so much for this. Huge help towards deciding what to purchase next year!
Keep me posted ;)
Looks like a lot of fun. Nice looking countryside as well.
greetings from montana! my wife and i love taking our forester off roading too!
Big hello to you! check out our last video about the NEW Crosstrek 2024:
ua-cam.com/video/n2re4xvSgjo/v-deo.html
Very impressive!
Thank you!
Amazing test! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I have a Subaru and I live in Delray Beach Fl, I cannot wait for it to start snowing here so I can try out all these moves!!!!!
You may need to wait a few months. Just practice patience! :)
Good snow tires very comfy 😊
Yes they are!
I live in Colorado and own a 2015 Crosstrek and, yes there little tanks in the snow.
I love Colorado! Big hello to all of you there :P Do you go offroad to in your area?
No, I haven’t tried yet but maybe next year.
En vrai c'est suprennant que vous etiez completement dans la neige et bougait toujours! Bon voiture, pneus incroyable.
Nous meme on était surpris
@@CarQuestion il ya de quoi hahaha. Moi même était surpris 😲 ben bravo 👏🏾
Great video 😱. I have a subaru with nokians the thing is unstoppable in the snow and ice.
Hk10 or R5?
@@CarQuestion normand 7
Incroyable comment ça passe!
Un tank
like a fish in water, absolutely great!
Thank you! Cheers!
awesome video🤗
Amazing video
Thanks! share it as much as you can :P
My family often drive our 2012 forester on the beach,awd is very good
And sand is a real challenge off road!
impressive!!
No over heating of the 4wd system here!👍👏 Subaru and also Suzuki are amongst the best👍
Not at all
I love my Outback. This is my fourth one.
I'm also a Subaru fan, but it's amazing running power！
go AWD power.
Incroyable!!
Great video.. I would like to see the same test snow drive with a EV AWD . Polestar, EV6 , ID 4, and tesla Y. Again great video
i'm taking notes :)
That car plus nokians. Wow
Best combo!
This is awesome and super impressive. I’m wondering if this car has the dual function x-mode, made for deeper snow. If this is just what the base x-mode can do, that’s even more impressive!
No dual xmode on that one ;)
Seemed unstoppable
I buy a new Crosstrek every 2 years and put Bridgestone Blizzak 90" on her. I spend my winters at Hunter Mountain and It drives in the snow just like the video! It drives through snow like It's not even there!
And that is the one of the reasons we have two subies.
Which one ?
Brilliant video, am going buy one in a few weeks , and this definitely ticks all the box’s 👍
Good choice!
Super impressive
A winter war machine :P
Wow vraiment impressionnant ces Hakka R5 😮jpense ca va etre les prochain sur mon Outback Wilderness...
Essai ça et reviens moi avec ton avis
Les mêmes spot que l'ancien vidéo du csq avec le gc rouge et morgie !
Respect!
Thanks 🙏
Wow that's impressive!!
cool video we have one but never did that to it. That CVT is only miles from puking.
Cvt is fine
I had my fun in my 2019 civic hatchback but my 2020 crosstrek is way more fun on dirt roads and the snow. Been having a mild winter in Chicago so I'm holding off till next season for winter tires.
Big hello to al Chicago fans :P
That's the beauty of Subaru, go damn near anywhere I need to go and 30 mpg 😊
Yes. Subaru has the best AWD system hands down.
one tough awd system
@@CarQuestion I have a plain old Legacy and it is a tank. Only got "stuck" once in a blizzard when I was trying to push through 20 inches of wet, sticky snow and high centered on it. Even then I just turned off traction control and rocked back out and parked elsewhere. It does have winter tires also. Wintrac Pro.
Subaru Dünya da tek lider.bu ne böyle.mühendislerini ve sahibinin kutlarım❤
This is how it felt like to drive in Vancouver during the snow storm lol
There is that amount of snow in Vancouver ? ;)
@@CarQuestion We had a freak snow storm around Christmas, twice. Vancouver doesn't have a lot of money or resources dedicated to snow removal so it was a disaster. My winter beater is a Volvo S70 with Gislaved winter tires so I felt like a rally driver lol
Now this is awesome! I have such bad anxiety driving in the snow with my little Mazda 3 (it does terrible) and am looking for a new car that can help me during the harsh winters in the midwest!
This is the Suv your need for those canadian winter ;)
_At __2:15__ the Crosstrek destroys the snow like a champ! ❄️ I’m looking forward to the Outback but this one is my backup if my credit won’t let me._
Outback wilderness? :)
Way to go Subaru. So impressive
I have a impreza and with wheels Nokian Drive on snow are incredible
What Nokian tire did you choose? :)
Simply AMAZING ,one of the best winter snow drive video!What kind of tyres you used?(Nokian......?)
The new R5!