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I like my limited 2024 infotainment system and this is a quiet car with a lot of room and trunk space. The Rave4 was to noisy and space was limited in the CRV. So what if it takes 8 seconds to get to speed. So many cars on the road you can't be a speed demon anymore.
@@the-best-car-content always interested in Subaru. I have VW 2018 Tiguan (Limited the small one). We are also considering the newer Tiguan, bit hope to drive an Outback soon. We have a wonderful dealership nearby and they were very kind when we test fldrove the Crosstrek. Thank you for your review greatly appreciated.
I've never had a Subaru, but I have noticed that once someone owns a Subi they are hooked on it for life. My next car will indeed be a Subaru Outback...Wilderness Edition.
i have a 24 OBW. its great for 90% of the things i want to do. i suggest go test drive one. dont get the 22-23 model. get the 24+ if you can. ther wrx have the same engine and tranny. once you own one you will noticed how many subarus are out there around.
Yeah, not a subaru enthusiast at all, but this video just seems to be bashing the car without doing any real world homework. Everyone I've seen with this car is happy to own it. And I've seen worse car design from every other manufacturer, Ford, my favorite truck manufacturer for my whole life, has moved production to Mexico., and is now having so many recall issues. Way to go Ford, you'll be bankrupt before you know what hits you. Subaru isn't the perfect car company, but there are so many worse manufacturers than Subaru. And their cars from 25 years ago where very good.
Calling the body awkward, especially the crossover is an interesting take. To me, it is the only SUV that doesn't look like a tiny minivan or a giant suburban. The sporty wagon look is what people love about it. I like that it doesn't try to look like a more expensive car. A lot of other makers are trying to pass off affordable cars as fancy. The new Nissan trim is appalling and stuffy. They lost everything that was fun.
Whoever made is video, I can not stop myself to write something. I don't know which brand provide you financial aid to talk shit about Outback. I can list you not 7, at least 77 reason why you should buy an Outback.
I know many Subaru Outback owners who love their Outbacks and find none of these issues to complain about. I’ve ordered a 2025 Outback Limited and am eagerly awaiting its arrival this month (June).
Some of these Subaru's are designed for a utilitarian market. They are not sports cars, they are for your family everyday driver & seasonally challenging weather conditions.
Subaru main goals is to protect your life during collision no matter who fault. Subaru keys are functional, reliability and safety. They are not designed for racing. If you are not satisfied with MPG then compare it with those F150 or Suburban SUV then you will know what I mean. I'm 58 years old, owned many Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chevrolet... in my life (I'm driving a 2007 Honda Odyssey today and my wife, a 2017 Highlander) We just bought a used 2020 Subaru Forester for my 18 years old son last month. This is our first Subaru in family, we bought it because of safety, we love our son very much and don't want anything happening to him on the road. Believe it or not within a couple months of driving this Subaru, I understand why rich people are buying Subaru... They do care about their life.! My wife drive this Forester and love it too. I have learned that all Subaru have an Eye Sights camera build on both sides of rear view mirror and that's how the Subaru safety feature begins! As my Honda minivan is getting old, I already thinking of getting a new 2025 Subaru Forester or Outback Touring next.
Same here. No more BMWs for me. My 23 Outback Wilderness has had several issues, but they’ve all been handled very well by Subaru. They even gave me a free extended warranty.
I will buy my first Subaru in 2025, but this video seems like a Subaru Hater. For me this or the new Forester will be the option. Love the Crosstek it’s perfect, but it’s small.
Dude, who paid you to be a hater?🙄🤷♂️🙄🤷♂️ I have never owned the Subaru, but I noticed that every person that I know who has owned, the Subaru still has the Subaru!
The nice lady at the dealer kept trying to sell us an extended 120000 mile warranty……. I kept explaining to her there was no need for that considering how long they last and my other 2 with 300000 and 150000 miles had zero problems. Change the oil regularly with synthetic oil , kept the filters changed , you will have zero problems.
My 2024 Outback Wilderness has 260hp and goes 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. I like everything about it except the touchscreen, which is sluggish. I’m not sure what you think is a better all around option, but I’d like to hear about it.
This comment is for people who are considering a Subaru OBW. I’m no longer loyal to any car brand. I’ve been disappointed by most of them, so I make no excuses for any. I have an OBW. It’s not perfect and has had some issues (which Subaru quickly resolved), but overall, I enjoy owning it. My OBW gets 26/30 mpg and it’s not slow. It basically has the same engine as the WRX. It’s my first car with a CVT, and I have no issues with it. The OBW has a stronger CVT vs other Subarus and it has a fluid cooler. It also has a good low end “gear”ratio. So many every day drivers who think they are street racers think they don’t want a CVT. CVTs are really no different from a traditional transmission for every day use. I bought an OBW, because it does a lot of stuff very well, and there’s huge aftermarket support (great if you like to modify your cars). Also, I really like the cartoonish look of the OBW. The infotainment system is fine once you get used it. Mine has gone through several software updates that have made it perform very well. I’ve owned cars from BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and others. My OBW definitely isn’t the most high-performance car I’ve ever owned, but I find it to be the most enjoyable and versatile car I have ever owned.
On my third with a new 2024 Outback. I will never be without a Subaru, great rock solid vehicles. If I want a vehicle for serious off-roading I'll use my truck.
NAH, I'm baffled about this. They're not supposed to be speed demons or something. They're a little heavy, and I can't deny that they aren't the most fuel-efficient (Although I've seen many get 7-8L/100km). But as a new mechanic who works at a subaru dealership with 3 other brands. Subarus are the most popular car to buy and the most reliable (Take away the diesels though). They're comfortable, I like the sound they make. Maybe more expensive maintenance wise with added front and rear diff, but it won't fail on you. I remember one subaru where he has driven about 90,000km in one year with it as a company car. He does the maintenance and everything like he's supposed to. And with 0 issues. And even many other cars with as many miles but maybe more years, no issues. The infotainment from what I've seen in some cars can be slow, but it's not that terrible. The modern Subarus are some of the most reliable cars that I know. We've had no issues with them over the years according to the service advisor and the other mechanics. Maybe one with a bigger very rarely. But IMO, they are one of the most reliable modern cars if you do your maintenance.
Dude you are way wrong about the Outback. I have a 2023 Outback Premium that gets excellent fuel economy. With OP 15 it is a better value than similar in class vehicles. It handles well on and off road. The only thing that I would agree with is the 2.5L NA is sluggish, although it does well on the highway at 60 mph to 75+ mph. At around $33.5K out the door it is a better value than a similarly equipped RAV4 or CR-V. Although the base model is spartan, like all Outback models has excellent safety features. At 26mpg City and 31mpg highway with the 2.5L NA engine the fuel economy for an AWD vehicle that you can take offroad is more than respectable.
The only cvt I would look at are direct shift Toyota and the e cvt for hybrid. Putting a standard cvt in a heavy suv seems rough. That poor thing with no launch gear trying to move from a stop isn't good. It's at the most inefficient point until it gets up to 20 mph or more. Just get a Rav 4 with a normal automatic. The gas mileage isn't great but I'd save the cvt for small light cars. Even then I'd only go with Toyotas true first gear set up or e cvt. Way less wear on the system. I'll be in the market soon, Got a 17 Camry.
@@Lyka-clock the Subaru Outback CVT performs very well even without a launch gear. If you didn't know better you would think it was a normal automatic with its electronic shift points. The Outback is not a heavy SUV, it is more like a station wagon. It is around 3600lbs. I compared the Outback with a RAV4 and did not want to spend more on a Toyota that does not do well in off road driving.
@@mytige20V ....Yea if it works for you, that's all that matters. We had a 2002 Blazer LS that was true off road capable. I remember going up this rock filled mud hill and looking back at my brother-in-law stuck at the bottom with his Honda Pilot.
@@vwbora26 in two words why not. They are in the same class of vehicles with a 2.5L N/A engine. The difference is the Subaru CVT which works quite well and has for years. With all said and done the Outback is a better value than the Rav4 with more cargo space. You must be a die hard Toyota fan.
highest saftey rating and i have the 6cyl model plenty of power the fact its all-wheel drive means a higher weight but low center of gravity. driving up north in white out conditions through french river mine was one of the few cars that made it down the highway the other was a landrover and a 4x truck. every one else had to pull off and there were a ton of them. off road always going to burn gas. reliability was fantastic it died over 500k - I do agree with design but outback does look better these days - I've worked in a used car lot so I drove many models of cars a lot, no matter the weather or road conditions I always felt the subaru or audi held the road the best and never worried will I make it home alive cant say the same for many others and I live in the country with deep side ditches. his only real negative if fuel economy and I value safety over that
The cvt is good you dont need turbocharging . Hired one in NZ . 5 people and the cargo area to the roof and it returned 7.5 litres /100 at hwy speeds and overtook efortlessly .
2:59 The Outback Wilderness is geared lower and is certainly not “slow off the line.” Regardless, I didn’t get mine for racing. I got it for taking off road and having a higher towing capacity than the non-Wilderness version.
Oh he’s not being paid. He’s a troll trying to get views. I was a hardened Subaru critic because of 30 year old misinformation. Subaru’s are phenomenal vehicles these days. Best in class in nearly every model.
You make it sound like the subaru is the only car with a CVT and around 200hp. Most cars that compete with the outback offer similar powertrain for often a lot more money
Unfortunately other than Nissan, Subaru has weak CVT transmissions in comparison to others. Toyota offers real 8 speed automatics on RAV 4 and larger, only their Hybrid models get a CVT and theirs has a launch gear to get you up and going from a dead stop.
@@brianklamer3328 you are right but then again somehow the outback is still faster. 0-60 in 5.9 sec or something like that i believe. Not to mention the outback's AWD system wont overheat ever. 🤷♂️
@@brianklamer3328yeah but the RAV4 is terrible to drive. Every time you accelerate it immediately starts gear hunting, leading to the unnerving experience of mashing the pedal on a short merge and having the car abruptly slow down instead of accelerating. 6 weeks stuck with one while I had hail damage repaired on my Outback left me missing the CVT. It’s uninspiring, but actually goes forward when you hit the pedal.
I'm on my 5th Subaru as of last week. My 4th Outback. I drive to work in blizzard conditions for fun, when everyone else stays home. I've NEVER driven a car so capable in the winter...and without ever buying winter tires. Lots of other manufacturers have copied the Outback's shape. They're doing something right!
I own a 24 turbo. For the money it's hard to beat. Very fast acceleration and fun to drive. Really think you're being overly picky and not suggesting any better options. They sell a ton of them in my Rocky Mountain world and nearly all are still on the road after a decade. I think it looks great but those kinds of judgements are subjective so you're entitled to your opinion.
I i’m on my third Subaru my first was a Forrester. My second and third are outbacks. My current model is a 2020 outback touring edition which has everything that you can think of or want I find the ride very comfortable and the handling I think is great due to the four-wheel-drive, I don’t put a lot of mileage on my cars so maybe that’s why I’ve never had to take any of my three Subarus in for service. I get a combination of city and highway mileage at 24 miles per gallon, which is not great but not terrible I think the outback looks great has oversized tires. The air conditioning inside works great. The standard roof racks fold away when you don’t need them. The stereo sound system sounds great and the GPS gets me to where I’m going and back again without any problems will most likely be buying a 2026 outback touring edition when the time comes, thank you Subaru for making a great car.
I bought a 2025, Subaru Outback Onyx edition. It gets very good fuel mileage, as much as 34 mpg. I drive with cruise control most of the time. I’m 76 years old a Medically retired US Marine, Vietnam 68-69. I don’t race, and I don’t drive really fast, I take my time and enjoy the ride. I take back roads whenever possible, anything to stay off of interstate highways.
I have had a 2015 Legacy (essentially the same car) since it rolled off the factory floor. I cannot say enough good things about it. Including that my wife hit a deer at 50+ mph, and we were completely unharmed. The car and the deer were not so fortunate 🤕
Five years ago at the dealership where I worked, I took a trade-in 2014 Subaru OB Premium for a test drive. A sudden down pour occured. As cars slipped on the blacktop, the OB held traction through the puddled roads without any problem at all. I bought the car for myself.
Just bought my third Subaru (Outback this time) - I can’t understand why you would drive anything else. For the amount you pay and what you get it makes sense to me. I need safe, reliable and not flashy. I would rather pay for a bit more petrol to have the safe AWD system.
My next car will be an Outback. I heard about it's reliability and off road ability, but for me the three main reasons are ground clearance, AWD, and size
My wife has a 2021 Subaru Ascent that still rides smooth like it did day one. i absolutely love driving her car. The infotainment system is great, and it does take sometime getting use to, but why wouldn’t it if you never had a Subaru. This is by far the best car that we have had. That is why i just bought a Subaru Outback onyx edition, and i just love it. The horsepower is more than enough. i am not trying to win a drag race and have more than enough power to do what i need. The cabin is quiet! i just love my Outback!
I bought a 2024 Outback Wilderness on January 13. Did you test this model? It sounds like you had to reach back many years and many different iterations to find every possible negative feature. BTW, last weekend's trip down to Bay County resulted in average fuel economy of 34 MPG.
I have a 23 touring and love it. I don't see the complaints about the "sluggish" base engine. Mind you my last car was a 17 wrx with quite a bit of work done to it so it's not like I'm only used to slow cars. It's not a sports car and gets on the thruway just fine. Super comfy, has enough space for all my music or prospecting gear, goes off road well enough for anything I'm ever going to do, and gets fairly good fuel economy. The value proposition might be hard on higher trim models but it was the last 23 on the lot so I got 5k off the sticker and had a good trade in so it wasn't horribly pricey. for the segment it's hard to find something that does everything this well.
2014 Outback 300000 miles 2016 Outback 150000 miles No major problems, my 2014 runs like a scalded dog , I drove her 80 mph to work this morning. 2 days ago my wife and I just bought our 4th Outback , 2024 brand new fully loaded with everything except for a sunroof. We absolutely love it.
My girlfriend got a wilderness and can say first off we aren’t worried about fuel mileage it’s a 260hp lifted wagon on all terrains we got it for driving in bad conditions and on dirt roads that aren’t maintained it’s not sluggish at all and it was affordable name one car that is as capable for less than 40k and has as many features and drives like a car on the highway
Wow! 😮 I just ran across this after owning my first Outback, 2024 Premium, for seven months. I love this car! Having been a Toyota tech and owner for over 42 years this vehicle is great. I didn’t want a sun roof so bought the Premium and now wish I had bought the Wilderness.
WRONG Totally disagree with all your points,I have 2021 xt ,the turbo engine it has plenty of power more than you need , the cvt works just fine ,it’s a gas saver I have almost 90,000 no problems at all , I love the way drives and handles, the way prices are going nowadays , its a great deal for what you get , I will buy me another when the time comes.
All of this depends on the user. Go try one. Listen to yourself. It's not bad. Except the laggy head unit. Sound is good. It's quicker than wrx. I had the wrx 2022 year head unit was slow and it jammed.
I like the base model radio better than the other one. Aren't they really the same, though? Except for that strip of plastic that goes across the middle of the base one? Either way, there's no opportunity to rip out the head unit and go aftermarket. And that's the biggest frustration, to me.
2022 Outback Premium trim with the 2.5L engine here. I've had mine on three road trips averaging between 2700 and 3200 miles round trip. All of them averaged mid 31 mpg for the trip. On my gas station to gas station runs down the interstate running 70 to 75 mph, getting into the EPA estimated 33 mpg range was a no brainer with a few of them getting into the mid to upper 34 mpg range. I think that's pretty darned good for a car the size and weight of an Outback. Sure, the 2.5 isn't going to win any drag races and at freeway speeds, I do need to use proper caution passing on a 2 lane road but the engine is more than adequate for everything else. As for styling? That's all subjective. You may not like it but a lot of us, including me, don't care. My previous car was a 2013 Toyota Rav4. My Rav4 was a very good car. I traded it in at 7 years and 135k miles and I never spent one non maintenance related dollar on the car. But, my Outback is more comfortable, gets what consider significantly better fuel economy in spite of the AWD vs FWD on the Rav4, rides smoother, and is much more flexible in the cargo carrying compartment than the Toyota was. So, long story short, you're really digging deep trying to come up with excuses to not by an Outback.
There's a lot of bias in this video. I've owned two new Outbacks in the past four years. Both with base engines. I've gotten 33+ on highway. The engines have plenty of pep. And a turbo that I test drove was very quick. Too much for my liking. I find the CVT transmission very smooth and will drag the car to highway speed no problem. I found the price competitive with other cars. But the Outback has a better looking dash. Competitors have a stupid square screen stuck on top of the dash. Looking at the big picture, I think the Outback bests other vehicles I considered overall. It packs a lot into its size, unlike the bloated competition.
I have been looking for 20 years for a better compromise than the Subaru Outback. I haven't found it yet. Anyway, despite the video's length, the point was unclear.
I have the wilderness and I laugh whenever I hear someone say it is slow, the timed 0-60 I got was 5.6 seconds unmodified, that seems pretty good considering it's a wagon and the bulky offroad version at that
I own a 2023 Outback Touring w/turbo, having moved from my previous Forester in order to get the turbo engine. I find my Outback fun to drive, much easier to merge onto the freeway, and a great choice for me. The infotainment system does take awhile to master but it's features in the Touring are amazing. I would recommend the Outback Touring to anyone.
I bought my first Subaru about 4 months ago. It's a 2024 Outback touring. I love it very much, from the quiet cabin, quite suspension to +30MPG and all the gadgets inside. But the main reason why I switched from Toyota to Subaru is because of its Safety features AND a good deal pricing. I know Toyota has Safely sens too, we have a Highlander platinum but its cameras and sensors are not pick up well as the Outback is.
I have a Toyota Aurion and a 2023 Subaru Outback Touring, with a couple of optional extras. And whilst my Subi can't compete for speed against the 3.5 V6 of the Toyota, or how it goes off the mark, but I have really had nothing to complain about with its acceleration. As I say, do I have a faster car, yes I do, but I am not going racing in the Subi! Also, when I drove from Melbourne to Exmouth and back, doing the Nullarbor twice - I had zero issues when pushing up from 110Km/h to overtake a road train. Re the CVT, I have found only that it provides a smooth ride and now when I am in my Toyota I feel the massive tug of any gear change! Styling wise - I think this is down to personal taste. The infotainment display is neither small or awkward. If I was to have a complaint, it would be about how shit the back window demister is - the front clears the window in the quickest time of any car I've ever been in, but the back window takes an age to clear. I think you also have to consider this, that it is NOT an SUV, and as such, when you look at safety and accidents - it is not in the same class as those that are the highest involved in accidents. So, safer. Price wise - I think it was the same as most of other vehicles in its class. The other bonus of the Outback against most in class, a far bigger boot! One other downside, not having wireless charging - but I think they might have changed that in the 2024 model? Anyways, I found your complaints to be rather shallow, individual or irrelevant.
Despite having owned two Subarus in the past, I decided against the Outback after deciding that performance of the standard engine was unacceptable, but the cost of the turbo engine was beyond my price range. Cost of a CVT failure would also have been devastating on a retirement income, especially since I would drive the car to 100K miles before it was paid for. An extended warranty to cover that risk would have added substantial cost.
Reason #8: no third pedal. I remember the Legacy GT Wagon w/3 pedals; great times... also, don't buy a base trim Subaru; any base trim Subaru. Start at Premium and go up. Limited seems to be where it's at (or in the case of the Ascent, the Onyx trim).
Whoever wrote the script for this vid has never driven an Outback. I have a 2022 Onyx with the turbo with 30,000 miles, 80% city driving and combined 25.1 MPG. It is the best handling car I've owned (not the best I've driven) and extremely comfortable on a road trip. I will agree the infotainment system could be better, but the last update helped a bunch. We have owned Subaru's for the last 25 years and would not think of buying another brand. And Consumer's Report just named Subaru the most reliable brand.
I have been driving Subaru for over 11 years and now have in Australia the WRX TS wagon and in so many ways it is awesome with adaptive dampers, some people like this presenter don't like Subaru but unless you had one and it has saved you with it safety features then you don't know what your talking about, my wife drives the Outback and drives the WRX wagon and gets 8.6/100 km around town, so so like it some don't who cares it would be hard to find a car reviewer who could test a car with out being spectacle .
I know several people that have owned Toyotas .Toyota is a fine car but Wednesday drove and had a Subaru for a while they made the switch I myself bought my lady a 2018 Outback and that's the finest car I've ever had it's not a four-wheel drive it's not a sports car sports car but it is a very safe reliable all-weather car
I test drove Subaru Outback 2024 non-turbo. The speed dipped several times when i was on plain road. It felt like as if car was on Break or Engine turned off. Maybe transmission problem but, this is the only reason I didn’t get Subaru.
That's great to know! I've been greatly considering picking up a 2017 outback myself. I've been wanting something I can daily drive but also take on some trails when I can get away from the city. By chance, anything in particular to look out for in terms of repairs or "surprises" that you've come across?
@mattdorien7755 Nothing really out of the ordinary, but one thing I've noticed is that the radio/sound system kind of sucks. In an era where even "cheap" cars like a subcompact Nissan or Kia have like 8-speaker surround sound stereos that would've blown anything from the 1990s out of the water - my Outback has a poor sound system. Not sure if it is just my car in particular, but I always thought - "man, my 1984 Honda Accord had a stereo better than this."
I bought a 2020 Limited a few weeks ago due to a red light runner totaling our 2012 GMC Acadia Denali. We wanted a vehicle that has high crash rating. The Outback was a clear choice. Lots of trunk space. The infotainment is nice. Love the interior color and how comfortable it is to drive. It’s a great highway cruiser for long trips. Would like to consider the XT but was a bit of a challenge for our budget. Overall, we’re happy with our purchase and love the Outback!
@@b.santos8804 Ah gotcha I see. If that is the case with outbacks then that's a bit unfortunate. Luckily for me that's not a total deal breaker. But thank you, I appreciated the feedback!
I have a 2017 outback touring model and it is in the shop with likely a transmission problem, only have 62,000 miles on it. It is great in snow and I have really enjoyed this car but will likely trade it soon for several reasons. I was very surprised about this issue with my outback and only 1500 miles ago I had the 60,000 mile recommended service done.
From working extra as an inspection technician aside of studies I choose a Subaru over a Toyota due to its underbody accessability. From what I've seen unless they haven't made the same mistake lately as the rest of the whole industry I rather not have full plastic underneath to be able to maintain good condition and being able to inspect brake & fuel pipes. I love most vehicle brands & models including Toyota but I desire to be responsible for maintenance myself and leave the tough work to the mechanics. From the problems people returns back for and pays service money for I still haven't heard anything about this issue in sales and it's mandatory in the ownership.
I probably wouldn't buy a newer Outback, but that's only because you can no longer get a turbocharged / manual transmission option. My manual 2009 XT Limited is literally the best car I've ever owned. That said, Outbacks are still incredible options for the average citizen.
Five weeks out form my new wilderness outback this video is just a warning anyone should hear when buying new cars DONT buy the base model ever always wait and save up to buy a higher trim it will benefit you in the future
These adds are as bad as the old cigarette adds. Smoke this, they are outstanding and mild, next add ,smoke and you’re going to die. Back and forth. One site, junk, next one best car!
You are not getting 183kw without putting fuel in to it. 😂 It’s a compromise. And people that want power are probably under the impression that more power comes from more fuel…. No surprises that a turbo charged engine will drink more dude
I've never worried about racing with my Outback. Not many people buy them to race. The fuel economy is just fine. Comparing it to what? The infotainment screen is just fine. I've owned/leasd three Outbacks over the last 11 yrs. Current one is fun to drive, and I own a 4Runner as well. This video is way over critical of the Subi. But to each their own.
I have 2020 outback premium. 45k only but issues at all. Rainly wet road, Gravel, unpaved with dirt, ice, snow roads, all no problem. No its not perfect car. About 30 mpg, less on city. Clunky GPS NAV. Looks are highly subjective so that's not an issue. I trst drove Lesus NX, Acura RDX, Rav4, BMW x3, Hyundai Santa Fe and pick this outback. Very roomy, hideaway cross bars, high clerance, all good. Dont buy if you want fancy bling bling cars but Outbavk has been reliable dependable and fast enough with Turbo. Also similar or waybcheaper than other cars I test drove. I can see driving this for another 10 years woth no porblem.
Outback is: you get what you get. You know what you get etc. One thing though, to the families with 2 isofix seats in the rear, like us: please make a 20/40/40 seat split like XC70 and others or AT least a ski/long object hatch to have longer narrow objects fitting from the boot.
🏆 Has this video made you consider other options besides the Outback, or are you a Subaru Outback devotee for life?🤔
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For sure not a rav4 🤡
I like my limited 2024 infotainment system and this is a quiet car with a lot of room and trunk space. The Rave4 was to noisy and space was limited in the CRV. So what if it takes 8 seconds to get to speed. So many cars on the road you can't be a speed demon anymore.
I love my 2016 Outback.
Dude.. you have a clear hate for this car but they are highly reliable and capable
@@the-best-car-content always interested in Subaru. I have VW 2018 Tiguan (Limited the small one). We are also considering the newer Tiguan, bit hope to drive an Outback soon. We have a wonderful dealership nearby and they were very kind when we test fldrove the Crosstrek. Thank you for your review greatly appreciated.
Nothing you've said will prevent me from buying my 3rd Subaru outback.
We just bought our 4th
Well said bill
Same, did not prevent me from buying one
I know right? If someone is using these reasons to decide on a car purchase, revoke their license immediately.
Yep I'm on my 3rd Outback with one Ascent within those. All great cars. We don't buy them to race them. SMH
I've never had a Subaru, but I have noticed that once someone owns a Subi they are hooked on it for life. My next car will indeed be a Subaru Outback...Wilderness Edition.
Fentanyl hooks for life after trying it, would you consider that a good reason to buy it?
i have a 24 OBW. its great for 90% of the things i want to do. i suggest go test drive one. dont get the 22-23 model. get the 24+ if you can. ther wrx have the same engine and tranny. once you own one you will noticed how many subarus are out there around.
@brianklamer3328 whats wrong with you, man? if you dont have anything positive or constructive to say stay off the comments.
Yeah, not a subaru enthusiast at all, but this video just seems to be bashing the car without doing any real world homework. Everyone I've seen with this car is happy to own it. And I've seen worse car design from every other manufacturer, Ford, my favorite truck manufacturer for my whole life, has moved production to Mexico., and is now having so many recall issues. Way to go Ford, you'll be bankrupt before you know what hits you. Subaru isn't the perfect car company, but there are so many worse manufacturers than Subaru. And their cars from 25 years ago where very good.
My mom get her 2024 today 🙏
Calling the body awkward, especially the crossover is an interesting take. To me, it is the only SUV that doesn't look like a tiny minivan or a giant suburban. The sporty wagon look is what people love about it. I like that it doesn't try to look like a more expensive car. A lot of other makers are trying to pass off affordable cars as fancy. The new Nissan trim is appalling and stuffy. They lost everything that was fun.
Whoever made is video, I can not stop myself to write something. I don't know which brand provide you financial aid to talk shit about Outback. I can list you not 7, at least 77 reason why you should buy an Outback.
Go Ozzy! My thoughts completely.
This guy is nuts.I have a 2017 Outblack 3.6 liter limited and i love it.The gas mileage is what it is.
I know many Subaru Outback owners who love their Outbacks and find none of these issues to complain about. I’ve ordered a 2025 Outback Limited and am eagerly awaiting its arrival this month (June).
Some of these Subaru's are designed for a utilitarian market. They are not sports cars, they are for your family everyday driver & seasonally challenging weather conditions.
Subaru main goals is to protect your life during collision no matter who fault. Subaru keys are functional, reliability and safety. They are not designed for racing. If you are not satisfied with MPG then compare it with those F150 or Suburban SUV then you will know what I mean.
I'm 58 years old, owned many Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chevrolet... in my life (I'm driving a 2007 Honda Odyssey today and my wife, a 2017 Highlander) We just bought a used 2020 Subaru Forester for my 18 years old son last month. This is our first Subaru in family, we bought it because of safety, we love our son very much and don't want anything happening to him on the road. Believe it or not within a couple months of driving this Subaru, I understand why rich people are buying Subaru... They do care about their life.!
My wife drive this Forester and love it too. I have learned that all Subaru have an Eye Sights camera build on both sides of rear view mirror and that's how the Subaru safety feature begins!
As my Honda minivan is getting old, I already thinking of getting a new 2025 Subaru Forester or Outback Touring next.
I’ve had bmws porches and will never go back since I bought my outback best car ever. This is a stupid review
Same here. No more BMWs for me. My 23 Outback Wilderness has had several issues, but they’ve all been handled very well by Subaru. They even gave me a free extended warranty.
I will buy my first Subaru in 2025, but this video seems like a Subaru Hater. For me this or the new Forester will be the option. Love the Crosstek it’s perfect, but it’s small.
Lol. I had one Beemer in my life. Just like crazy women - they can be fun, but they're also nothing but problems problems problems! 😂
Dude, who paid you to be a hater?🙄🤷♂️🙄🤷♂️ I have never owned the Subaru, but I noticed that every person that I know who has owned, the Subaru still has the Subaru!
Exactly !! I think this clown was paid by jeep lol
Exactly...I've owned/leased 3 of them. No complaints.
The nice lady at the dealer kept trying to sell us an extended 120000 mile warranty……. I kept explaining to her there was no need for that considering how long they last and my other 2 with 300000 and 150000 miles had zero problems.
Change the oil regularly with synthetic oil , kept the filters changed , you will have zero problems.
They get a commission on all that stuff.
Outback was not built for drag racing. Sounds and looks like your being paid by the other brands to downgrade Subaru.
But if you bought a OB XT, there's a whole lotta cars on the road that you could embarass at a red light, IF you chose.
@@eskieman3948True. My OBW is surprisingly fast.
That was the first thing this video did to hit a nerve with me. Outback's are not bought for racing. Buy a WRX. 😄
Don’t you mean symmetrical all wheel drive system?
The Hallmark is that it’s symmetrical, not asymmetrical.
I have had hundreds of vehicles in my life since I was 16. I am 73 now and my 2015 Outback is in the top five of every vehicle I have ever owned.
My 2024 Outback Wilderness has 260hp and goes 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. I like everything about it except the touchscreen, which is sluggish. I’m not sure what you think is a better all around option, but I’d like to hear about it.
This comment is for people who are considering a Subaru OBW.
I’m no longer loyal to any car brand. I’ve been disappointed by most of them, so I make no excuses for any.
I have an OBW. It’s not perfect and has had some issues (which Subaru quickly resolved), but overall, I enjoy owning it.
My OBW gets 26/30 mpg and it’s not slow. It basically has the same engine as the WRX.
It’s my first car with a CVT, and I have no issues with it. The OBW has a stronger CVT vs other Subarus and it has a fluid cooler. It also has a good low end “gear”ratio. So many every day drivers who think they are street racers think they don’t want a CVT. CVTs are really no different from a traditional transmission for every day use.
I bought an OBW, because it does a lot of stuff very well, and there’s huge aftermarket support (great if you like to modify your cars). Also, I really like the cartoonish look of the OBW.
The infotainment system is fine once you get used it. Mine has gone through several software updates that have made it perform very well.
I’ve owned cars from BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and others. My OBW definitely isn’t the most high-performance car I’ve ever owned, but I find it to be the most enjoyable and versatile car I have ever owned.
The Outback is an Awsome car❤
On my third with a new 2024 Outback. I will never be without a Subaru, great rock solid vehicles. If I want a vehicle for serious off-roading I'll use my truck.
NAH, I'm baffled about this. They're not supposed to be speed demons or something. They're a little heavy, and I can't deny that they aren't the most fuel-efficient (Although I've seen many get 7-8L/100km). But as a new mechanic who works at a subaru dealership with 3 other brands. Subarus are the most popular car to buy and the most reliable (Take away the diesels though). They're comfortable, I like the sound they make. Maybe more expensive maintenance wise with added front and rear diff, but it won't fail on you. I remember one subaru where he has driven about 90,000km in one year with it as a company car. He does the maintenance and everything like he's supposed to. And with 0 issues. And even many other cars with as many miles but maybe more years, no issues. The infotainment from what I've seen in some cars can be slow, but it's not that terrible. The modern Subarus are some of the most reliable cars that I know. We've had no issues with them over the years according to the service advisor and the other mechanics. Maybe one with a bigger very rarely. But IMO, they are one of the most reliable modern cars if you do your maintenance.
This is definitely your opinion. I have the touring xt turbo and get 27 city 32 hwy. Great to drive and fun. This is my second Outback.
Dude you are way wrong about the Outback. I have a 2023 Outback Premium that gets excellent fuel economy. With OP 15 it is a better value than similar in class vehicles. It handles well on and off road. The only thing that I would agree with is the 2.5L NA is sluggish, although it does well on the highway at 60 mph to 75+ mph. At around $33.5K out the door it is a better value than a similarly equipped RAV4 or CR-V. Although the base model is spartan, like all Outback models has excellent safety features. At 26mpg City and 31mpg highway with the 2.5L NA engine the fuel economy for an AWD vehicle that you can take offroad is more than respectable.
The only cvt I would look at are direct shift Toyota and the e cvt for hybrid. Putting a standard cvt in a heavy suv seems rough. That poor thing with no launch gear trying to move from a stop isn't good. It's at the most inefficient point until it gets up to 20 mph or more. Just get a Rav 4 with a normal automatic. The gas mileage isn't great but I'd save the cvt for small light cars. Even then I'd only go with Toyotas true first gear set up or e cvt. Way less wear on the system. I'll be in the market soon, Got a 17 Camry.
@@Lyka-clock the Subaru Outback CVT performs very well even without a launch gear. If you didn't know better you would think it was a normal automatic with its electronic shift points. The Outback is not a heavy SUV, it is more like a station wagon. It is around 3600lbs. I compared the Outback with a RAV4 and did not want to spend more on a Toyota that does not do well in off road driving.
@@mytige20V ....Yea if it works for you, that's all that matters. We had a 2002 Blazer LS that was true off road capable. I remember going up this rock filled mud hill and looking back at my brother-in-law stuck at the bottom with his Honda Pilot.
You can't compare an Outback with a CRV or a Rav4
@@vwbora26 in two words why not. They are in the same class of vehicles with a 2.5L N/A engine. The difference is the Subaru CVT which works quite well and has for years. With all said and done the Outback is a better value than the Rav4 with more cargo space. You must be a die hard Toyota fan.
highest saftey rating and i have the 6cyl model plenty of power the fact its all-wheel drive means a higher weight but low center of gravity. driving up north in white out conditions through french river mine was one of the few cars that made it down the highway the other was a landrover and a 4x truck. every one else had to pull off and there were a ton of them. off road always going to burn gas. reliability was fantastic it died over 500k - I do agree with design but outback does look better these days - I've worked in a used car lot so I drove many models of cars a lot, no matter the weather or road conditions I always felt the subaru or audi held the road the best and never worried will I make it home alive cant say the same for many others and I live in the country with deep side ditches. his only real negative if fuel economy and I value safety over that
The cvt is good you dont need turbocharging . Hired one in NZ . 5 people and the cargo area to the roof and it returned 7.5 litres /100 at hwy speeds and overtook efortlessly .
2:59 The Outback Wilderness is geared lower and is certainly not “slow off the line.” Regardless, I didn’t get mine for racing. I got it for taking off road and having a higher towing capacity than the non-Wilderness version.
It seems like maybe your being paid to downgrade the Outback, you need to watch some reviews about Outback and rethink what your saying.
Oh he’s not being paid. He’s a troll trying to get views. I was a hardened Subaru critic because of 30 year old misinformation. Subaru’s are phenomenal vehicles these days. Best in class in nearly every model.
@@haroldbeauchamp3770 Thanks for this. I wa worried I had bought a lemon listening to this bloke. Pick mine up in 6 weeks.
I have a Outback Limited XT best car I have ever owned. Own one and your hooked.
You make it sound like the subaru is the only car with a CVT and around 200hp. Most cars that compete with the outback offer similar powertrain for often a lot more money
Unfortunately other than Nissan, Subaru has weak CVT transmissions in comparison to others. Toyota offers real 8 speed automatics on RAV 4 and larger, only their Hybrid models get a CVT and theirs has a launch gear to get you up and going from a dead stop.
@@brianklamer3328 you are right but then again somehow the outback is still faster. 0-60 in 5.9 sec or something like that i believe. Not to mention the outback's AWD system wont overheat ever. 🤷♂️
@@brianklamer3328yeah but the RAV4 is terrible to drive. Every time you accelerate it immediately starts gear hunting, leading to the unnerving experience of mashing the pedal on a short merge and having the car abruptly slow down instead of accelerating. 6 weeks stuck with one while I had hail damage repaired on my Outback left me missing the CVT. It’s uninspiring, but actually goes forward when you hit the pedal.
@@brianklamer3328 BULL, but you have a rep for spreading this.... Subaru CVT transmissions are strong.
Real men that know me say my reputation is much worse than that! Thaks for the compliment.
I'm on my 5th Subaru as of last week. My 4th Outback. I drive to work in blizzard conditions for fun, when everyone else stays home. I've NEVER driven a car so capable in the winter...and without ever buying winter tires. Lots of other manufacturers have copied the Outback's shape. They're doing something right!
Obvious you have never driven an Outback Wilderness! Whatever you say makes no sense at all!
I own a 24 turbo. For the money it's hard to beat. Very fast acceleration and fun to drive. Really think you're being overly picky and not suggesting any better options. They sell a ton of them in my Rocky Mountain world and nearly all are still on the road after a decade. I think it looks great but those kinds of judgements are subjective so you're entitled to your opinion.
Now I want to get a Subaru. Thank you
I'm looking to buy my 1st "Subie" today 😁😁😁
@@p.m.hyltonsr3585 In that your post is 5 months old. how do you like it. As a Subie owner, I think Subaru has the 4 wheel drive down pat.
I i’m on my third Subaru my first was a Forrester. My second and third are outbacks. My current model is a 2020 outback touring edition which has everything that you can think of or want I find the ride very comfortable and the handling I think is great due to the four-wheel-drive, I don’t put a lot of mileage on my cars so maybe that’s why I’ve never had to take any of my three Subarus in for service. I get a combination of city and highway mileage at 24 miles per gallon, which is not great but not terrible I think the outback looks great has oversized tires. The air conditioning inside works great. The standard roof racks fold away when you don’t need them. The stereo sound system sounds great and the GPS gets me to where I’m going and back again without any problems will most likely be buying a 2026 outback touring edition when the time comes, thank you Subaru for making a great car.
I bought a 2025, Subaru Outback Onyx edition. It gets very good fuel mileage, as much as 34 mpg. I drive with cruise control most of the time. I’m 76 years old a Medically retired US Marine, Vietnam 68-69. I don’t race, and I don’t drive really fast, I take my time and enjoy the ride. I take back roads whenever possible, anything to stay off of interstate highways.
I have had a 2015 Legacy (essentially the same car) since it rolled off the factory floor. I cannot say enough good things about it. Including that my wife hit a deer at 50+ mph, and we were completely unharmed. The car and the deer were not so fortunate 🤕
Recently bought my third Subaru. A 2024 Outback Touring XT Maroon pearl.and I love it.
Five years ago at the dealership where I worked, I took a trade-in 2014 Subaru OB Premium for a test drive. A sudden down pour occured. As cars slipped on the blacktop, the OB held traction through the puddled roads without any problem at all.
I bought the car for myself.
Just bought my third Subaru (Outback this time) - I can’t understand why you would drive anything else. For the amount you pay and what you get it makes sense to me. I need safe, reliable and not flashy. I would rather pay for a bit more petrol to have the safe AWD system.
My next car will be an Outback. I heard about it's reliability and off road ability, but for me the three main reasons are ground clearance, AWD, and size
My 2016 Outback has 208,000 miles on it. I've only done the basic maintenance, and it drives like the day I bought it!
Nothing said sounded bad to me. They are solid cars.
Tell me you’ve never driven a Subaru without telling me you’ve never driven a Subaru
I have had mine for 8 years and still love it. If only the dealers would discount more.
My wife has a 2021 Subaru Ascent that still rides smooth like it did day one. i absolutely love driving her car. The infotainment system is great, and it does take sometime getting use to, but why wouldn’t it if you never had a Subaru. This is by far the best car that we have had. That is why i just bought a Subaru Outback onyx edition, and i just love it. The horsepower is more than enough. i am not trying to win a drag race and have more than enough power to do what i need. The cabin is quiet! i just love my Outback!
I have an Onyx turbo and it’s fun and tough. Really great car❤
Nothing what you said would stop me from buying one. I just bought one because it met my list of "preferences" .
I bought a 2024 Outback Wilderness on January 13. Did you test this model? It sounds like you had to reach back many years and many different iterations to find every possible negative feature. BTW, last weekend's trip down to Bay County resulted in average fuel economy of 34 MPG.
I have a 23 touring and love it. I don't see the complaints about the "sluggish" base engine. Mind you my last car was a 17 wrx with quite a bit of work done to it so it's not like I'm only used to slow cars. It's not a sports car and gets on the thruway just fine. Super comfy, has enough space for all my music or prospecting gear, goes off road well enough for anything I'm ever going to do, and gets fairly good fuel economy. The value proposition might be hard on higher trim models but it was the last 23 on the lot so I got 5k off the sticker and had a good trade in so it wasn't horribly pricey. for the segment it's hard to find something that does everything this well.
2014 Outback 300000 miles
2016 Outback 150000 miles
No major problems, my 2014 runs like a scalded dog , I drove her 80 mph to work this morning.
2 days ago my wife and I just bought our 4th Outback , 2024 brand new fully loaded with everything except for a
sunroof. We absolutely love it.
My girlfriend got a wilderness and can say first off we aren’t worried about fuel mileage it’s a 260hp lifted wagon on all terrains we got it for driving in bad conditions and on dirt roads that aren’t maintained it’s not sluggish at all and it was affordable name one car that is as capable for less than 40k and has as many features and drives like a car on the highway
Wow! 😮 I just ran across this after owning my first Outback, 2024 Premium, for seven months.
I love this car! Having been a Toyota tech and owner for over 42 years this vehicle is great. I didn’t want a sun roof so bought the Premium and now wish I had bought the Wilderness.
*Meanwhile the Toyota Rav 4 TRD edition will overheat its AWD system with light use and leave you sitting on the trail as the Subaru passes by.*
I have leased a Subaru Outback Wilderness for the past 3 years, and it is the best car I've ever had. Especially good on mountain roads.
WRONG Totally disagree with all your points,I have 2021 xt ,the turbo engine it has plenty of power more than you need , the cvt works just fine ,it’s a gas saver I have almost 90,000 no problems at all , I love the way drives and handles, the way prices are going nowadays , its a great deal for what you get , I will buy me another when the time comes.
All of this depends on the user. Go try one. Listen to yourself. It's not bad. Except the laggy head unit. Sound is good. It's quicker than wrx. I had the wrx 2022 year head unit was slow and it jammed.
Bought a new Outback XT a couple months ago. This car greatly exceeds expectations and I have no regrets whatsoever.
I’ve had 8 Subarus. I’m about to get #9.
My CVT gets 32 mpg.
Your not very good at this are you? What are you comparing it too? You need to review toasters.
Never lost an urban race in a 2016 partial zero emission forester. Also have never spun out with new tires. This think is a beeeee 🐝
You truly don’t know WTF you’re talking about.
I like the base model radio better than the other one. Aren't they really the same, though? Except for that strip of plastic that goes across the middle of the base one? Either way, there's no opportunity to rip out the head unit and go aftermarket. And that's the biggest frustration, to me.
The name of the channel is appropiate. The bias is strong in this one.
2022 Outback Premium trim with the 2.5L engine here. I've had mine on three road trips averaging between 2700 and 3200 miles round trip. All of them averaged mid 31 mpg for the trip. On my gas station to gas station runs down the interstate running 70 to 75 mph, getting into the EPA estimated 33 mpg range was a no brainer with a few of them getting into the mid to upper 34 mpg range. I think that's pretty darned good for a car the size and weight of an Outback. Sure, the 2.5 isn't going to win any drag races and at freeway speeds, I do need to use proper caution passing on a 2 lane road but the engine is more than adequate for everything else. As for styling? That's all subjective. You may not like it but a lot of us, including me, don't care. My previous car was a 2013 Toyota Rav4. My Rav4 was a very good car. I traded it in at 7 years and 135k miles and I never spent one non maintenance related dollar on the car. But, my Outback is more comfortable, gets what consider significantly better fuel economy in spite of the AWD vs FWD on the Rav4, rides smoother, and is much more flexible in the cargo carrying compartment than the Toyota was. So, long story short, you're really digging deep trying to come up with excuses to not by an Outback.
There's a lot of bias in this video. I've owned two new Outbacks in the past four years. Both with base engines. I've gotten 33+ on highway. The engines have plenty of pep. And a turbo that I test drove was very quick. Too much for my liking. I find the CVT transmission very smooth and will drag the car to highway speed no problem.
I found the price competitive with other cars. But the Outback has a better looking dash. Competitors have a stupid square screen stuck on top of the dash.
Looking at the big picture, I think the Outback bests other vehicles I considered overall. It packs a lot into its size, unlike the bloated competition.
I have been looking for 20 years for a better compromise than the Subaru Outback. I haven't found it yet. Anyway, despite the video's length, the point was unclear.
One of the best thing about Subarus is their distinctive look. It's very hard to distinguish between the mid size suvs
The turbo engine is the best buy, but this will require finding and getting every single discount you can to prevent paying the MSRP price.
I have the wilderness and I laugh whenever I hear someone say it is slow, the timed 0-60 I got was 5.6 seconds unmodified, that seems pretty good considering it's a wagon and the bulky offroad version at that
I've taken in a Subaru outback where I take my 6 inch lifted Dodge diesel on chains. In the mountains of Montana in the snow deep snow..
I own a 2023 Outback Touring w/turbo, having moved from my previous Forester in order to get the turbo engine. I find my Outback fun to drive, much easier to merge onto the freeway, and a great choice for me. The infotainment system does take awhile to master but it's features in the Touring are amazing. I would recommend the Outback Touring to anyone.
I been driving it for ever but blown gasket was kinda my fault I didn’t know the smell to look for
I bought my first Subaru about 4 months ago. It's a 2024 Outback touring. I love it very much, from the quiet cabin, quite suspension to +30MPG and all the gadgets inside. But the main reason why I switched from Toyota to Subaru is because of its Safety features AND a good deal pricing. I know Toyota has Safely sens too, we have a Highlander platinum but its cameras and sensors are not pick up well as the Outback is.
We are on our 3rd outback, driving it in Sweden winter .
Good cars,
Outback’s are easy to work on , at almost 60 I can still slide under her and do an oil change with no lift or ramps.
Ok, I’ll buy a Crosstrek…and I did. 28-33 mpg, and it is fun to drive..and it’s green.
OBW is dope 4.44:1 final drive gear ratio 😈
I have a Toyota Aurion and a 2023 Subaru Outback Touring, with a couple of optional extras. And whilst my Subi can't compete for speed against the 3.5 V6 of the Toyota, or how it goes off the mark, but I have really had nothing to complain about with its acceleration. As I say, do I have a faster car, yes I do, but I am not going racing in the Subi! Also, when I drove from Melbourne to Exmouth and back, doing the Nullarbor twice - I had zero issues when pushing up from 110Km/h to overtake a road train.
Re the CVT, I have found only that it provides a smooth ride and now when I am in my Toyota I feel the massive tug of any gear change!
Styling wise - I think this is down to personal taste.
The infotainment display is neither small or awkward.
If I was to have a complaint, it would be about how shit the back window demister is - the front clears the window in the quickest time of any car I've ever been in, but the back window takes an age to clear.
I think you also have to consider this, that it is NOT an SUV, and as such, when you look at safety and accidents - it is not in the same class as those that are the highest involved in accidents. So, safer.
Price wise - I think it was the same as most of other vehicles in its class.
The other bonus of the Outback against most in class, a far bigger boot!
One other downside, not having wireless charging - but I think they might have changed that in the 2024 model?
Anyways, I found your complaints to be rather shallow, individual or irrelevant.
Despite having owned two Subarus in the past, I decided against the Outback after deciding that performance of the standard engine was unacceptable, but the cost of the turbo engine was beyond my price range. Cost of a CVT failure would also have been devastating on a retirement income, especially since I would drive the car to 100K miles before it was paid for. An extended warranty to cover that risk would have added substantial cost.
I'm not getting 26 mpg in the city try 19 mpg with base engine.
Loved all my Subarus, driving my 3rd Subaru 2024 outback.
Love mine. Love Subaru. Just can't get a better vehicle for canadian winters.
No one buys an SUV for the gas milage. They buy it for what it brings to the table. Either it fits around their life style or it doesn't.
Reason #8: no third pedal. I remember the Legacy GT Wagon w/3 pedals; great times... also, don't buy a base trim Subaru; any base trim Subaru. Start at Premium and go up. Limited seems to be where it's at (or in the case of the Ascent, the Onyx trim).
Whoever wrote the script for this vid has never driven an Outback. I have a 2022 Onyx with the turbo with 30,000 miles, 80% city driving and combined 25.1 MPG. It is the best handling car I've owned (not the best I've driven) and extremely comfortable on a road trip. I will agree the infotainment system could be better, but the last update helped a bunch. We have owned Subaru's for the last 25 years and would not think of buying another brand. And Consumer's Report just named Subaru the most reliable brand.
I have been driving Subaru for over 11 years and now have in Australia the WRX TS wagon and in so many ways it is awesome with adaptive dampers, some people like this presenter don't like Subaru but unless you had one and it has saved you with it safety features then you don't know what your talking about, my wife drives the Outback and drives the WRX wagon and gets 8.6/100 km around town, so so like it some don't who cares it would be hard to find a car reviewer who could test a car with out being spectacle .
Makes me want to get one more so!
I know several people that have owned Toyotas .Toyota is a fine car but Wednesday drove and had a Subaru for a while they made the switch I myself bought my lady a 2018 Outback and that's the finest car I've ever had it's not a four-wheel drive it's not a sports car sports car but it is a very safe reliable all-weather car
All Outbacks are all wheel drive.
I test drove Subaru Outback 2024 non-turbo. The speed dipped several times when i was on plain road. It felt like as if car was on Break or Engine turned off. Maybe transmission problem but, this is the only reason I didn’t get Subaru.
You have to break in the engine over 1,000 mile duration . The performance changes as the engine computer adapts to your throttle habits.
I have a 2017 Outback and love it. Has everything i want or need, and nothing that i dont.
That's great to know! I've been greatly considering picking up a 2017 outback myself. I've been wanting something I can daily drive but also take on some trails when I can get away from the city. By chance, anything in particular to look out for in terms of repairs or "surprises" that you've come across?
@mattdorien7755 Nothing really out of the ordinary, but one thing I've noticed is that the radio/sound system kind of sucks. In an era where even "cheap" cars like a subcompact Nissan or Kia have like 8-speaker surround sound stereos that would've blown anything from the 1990s out of the water - my Outback has a poor sound system. Not sure if it is just my car in particular, but I always thought - "man, my 1984 Honda Accord had a stereo better than this."
I bought a 2020 Limited a few weeks ago due to a red light runner totaling our 2012 GMC Acadia Denali. We wanted a vehicle that has high crash rating. The Outback was a clear choice. Lots of trunk space. The infotainment is nice. Love the interior color and how comfortable it is to drive. It’s a great highway cruiser for long trips. Would like to consider the XT but was a bit of a challenge for our budget. Overall, we’re happy with our purchase and love the Outback!
@@b.santos8804 Ah gotcha I see. If that is the case with outbacks then that's a bit unfortunate. Luckily for me that's not a total deal breaker. But thank you, I appreciated the feedback!
I have a 2017 outback touring model and it is in the shop with likely a transmission problem, only have 62,000 miles on it. It is great in snow and I have really enjoyed this car but will likely trade it soon for several reasons. I was very surprised about this issue with my outback and only 1500 miles ago I had the 60,000 mile recommended service done.
From working extra as an inspection technician aside of studies I choose a Subaru over a Toyota due to its underbody accessability. From what I've seen unless they haven't made the same mistake lately as the rest of the whole industry I rather not have full plastic underneath to be able to maintain good condition and being able to inspect brake & fuel pipes. I love most vehicle brands & models including Toyota but I desire to be responsible for maintenance myself and leave the tough work to the mechanics. From the problems people returns back for and pays service money for I still haven't heard anything about this issue in sales and it's mandatory in the ownership.
I have in autback limited and love him it's a gray car confortable and strong
I probably wouldn't buy a newer Outback, but that's only because you can no longer get a turbocharged / manual transmission option. My manual 2009 XT Limited is literally the best car I've ever owned. That said, Outbacks are still incredible options for the average citizen.
Most of your points are basically 'I don't like driving it' other than the infotainment screen (which does suck).
Five weeks out form my new wilderness outback this video is just a warning anyone should hear when buying new cars DONT buy the base model ever always wait and save up to buy a higher trim it will benefit you in the future
These adds are as bad as the old cigarette adds. Smoke this, they are outstanding and mild, next add ,smoke and you’re going to die. Back and forth. One site, junk, next one best car!
You are not getting 183kw without putting fuel in to it. 😂
It’s a compromise. And people that want power are probably under the impression that more power comes from more fuel…. No surprises that a turbo charged engine will drink more dude
It doesn't though. It drinks less than the non turbo because the engine doesn't work a hard. Plenty of real world test videos confirming this.
@@thedon9670 I have a '24 XT and mileage is 22-23 MPG around town.
@@deryckmcleod4608 I have identical MPG with my similar '22 XT.
I've never worried about racing with my Outback. Not many people buy them to race. The fuel economy is just fine. Comparing it to what? The infotainment screen is just fine. I've owned/leasd three Outbacks over the last 11 yrs. Current one is fun to drive, and I own a 4Runner as well. This video is way over critical of the Subi. But to each their own.
I have 2020 outback premium. 45k only but issues at all. Rainly wet road, Gravel, unpaved with dirt, ice, snow roads, all no problem.
No its not perfect car. About 30 mpg, less on city. Clunky GPS NAV.
Looks are highly subjective so that's not an issue.
I trst drove Lesus NX, Acura RDX, Rav4, BMW x3, Hyundai Santa Fe and pick this outback.
Very roomy, hideaway cross bars, high clerance, all good.
Dont buy if you want fancy bling bling cars but Outbavk has been reliable dependable and fast enough with Turbo. Also similar or waybcheaper than other cars I test drove.
I can see driving this for another 10 years woth no porblem.
I wish we would stop calling this an suv… it’s a lifted wagon at best 😂
You are nuts. I get over 30mpg. Mine looks cool and is reliable and everything works great.
Outback is: you get what you get. You know what you get etc. One thing though, to the families with 2 isofix seats in the rear, like us: please make a 20/40/40 seat split like XC70 and others or AT least a ski/long object hatch to have longer narrow objects fitting from the boot.