I disagree that it is marketed as ONLY an off road vehicle. Anyone that owns a Subaru KNOWS that they are Not crawlers. We buy them for Winter driving and I honestly do not know where you get the bad milage idea. Compaired to WHAT? You not once compaired it to ANY compairable vehicle. Most new vehicles have nanny devices all over them. If you want a true off road 4 wheel drive vehicle, you dont buy a Subaru. You buy a Jeep, or a truck, or ANYTHING ELSE . If you want a really safe car to haul your family to Grandmothers house in a snowstorm with a foot and a half of snow THATS why you buy a Subaru. So shame on the advertizers touting the Subaru as an off road wonder. Where the hell they got that idea is beyond me. I do know my wife LOVES hers. It gets her to work and back. It gets me to deer camp on back roads covered with snow. It is NOT a rock crawler. As I said. Any subaru owner can TELL you this. NO ONE buys them for crawling...no one.
My last 2 cars were Subaru WRX 2003 and Outback 2005. Ideal "cars". You have lots of comfort, traction and safety features without having to drive a tank. If you want to seriously offroad, get a 4Runner or LandCruiser to be able to selectively lock any/all differentials and have a low range for crawling. The downside, of course, if that any curve taken above 6 mph will make you feel about ready to tip over.
Is there anyway to switch them off??? I have an Outback from 2008 2.5 liters and I am thinking to buy a 2019 model 3.6 liters...but I don't wanna hear all those beeeppppsss!
@@lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs You can turn most off, and you can also permanently control the volume on them through the driver info center in the gauge cluster. The reversing ones are actually pretty good, unless your backing against tall grass or a hill. And really, if you're driving with music up, that easily drowns out most of them. I don't mind the visual warnings, and the lane departure warnings are honestly the biggest gripe most have. When you have a narrow two lane road where you're usually riding the line unless passing someone, it gets frustrating, and I turn off the LDW. Unfortunately, most things turn back on when you restart the car.
I have a 2020 Subaru Outback. It only beeps if I have switched to another lane without signaling. The 2020 Toyota Prius beeps a lot more than my Subaru
@@oddities-whatnot I think he was referring to the Miley Cyrus song 7 things I hate about you. I may be wrong but u fortunately that is what I first thought. The curse of living with an 11 yo granddaughter.
My top complaints. 2017 3.6. 5 breakdowns (failure to start...all battery related) in 4 years required tow to dealer. Not a fan of the CVT 2 visits to dealer for AC failure. Seats become uncomfortable after 3~4 hours driving. Yep, all those beeps. Wish you could buy one withojt that expensive, useless moon roof. AND FINALLY... With headlights in AUTO, dash annunciator indicates headlights on during daytime rain but only running lights are on. Illegal and unsafe in Florida
Hate is probably too strong a word. The "beeping" seems to be the direction all cars are taking. The Outback is more like a Swiss Army Knife in my humble opinion. Good or great at most things, but not all. I'm not sure any other vehicle comes close to what an Outback can do for the price.
Exactly, it can't offer that flexibility AND have perfect fuel economy AND truck like capability. The intentionally chosen compromises and priorities of the Outback aren't really a failing a they are a triumph. It's a true crossover. Now they just need a little more oomph out of the flat four and it's a total winner.
Beeping and bells is symptomatic of our society's "Smartest guy in the room" syndrome today. All these young corporate managers today feel they know better than the average person and therefore must warn us all of any safety item that could possibly affect us in any way. I mean for sure.....what a blessing. We certainly are not smart enough ourselves to handle this . Gimme a break. The company I just retired from actually posts signs on the stairs to "Hold the handrails" !! Are you kidding me ???? Now I am not smart enough to walk down some stairs safely ????
A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit against car manufacturer Subaru that alleged that the windshields of certain vehicles were prone to cracking. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Subaru will extend the warranty of the covered vehicles to eight years with unlimited miles and will cover expenses for the replacement of one free windshield including for car owners who have already replaced the original windshield due to cracking if the repair was done by an authorized retailer or third party.
I agree about the beeping. I drive a 2017 2.5 Limited. It's always beeping, especially the lane departure (sometimes it reads cracks or road repairs as lines). But it has saved my ass a couple of times, so I tolerate it.
Can it be disconnected? While finding a outback for my wife we drove 4-5 at different dealerships. We didn’t make it a mile in the one with lane deviation before turning around. Our first and last experience with that annoyance.
I purchased a new Outback in 2017. It had RAB and many other electrical problems from the start. I had it in the shop 10 times for repair. Went a total of 42 days without my car. It was a Lemon. Had to have it towed into the dealer no less than four times. Even the district service manager told me to contact Subaru Customer service to get a full refund, as they could not figure out what is wrong with the car. After months of being given the run around, Subaru customer service did not refund my money as they should have. I traded my car in, still under warranty, still not fixed. I lost over $14,000 because Subaru does not stand behind their cars. Toyota is looking better all the time.
My 2017 2.5l limited Outback makes 30-32 mpg driving on the highway with more or less constant speed. This is an excellent MPG for fully loaded large and heavy AWD vehicle! If you push any car to the top of its limit it would be nonsense to discuss about MPG.
Mine too. 2016 Outback premium with the 2.5L. No complaints at all on the gas mileage. The annoying feeling CVT transmission and the god awful sounding factory stereo on the other hand...
You would be surprised at how solid the Forester and Outback are. They both have high clearance for a reason. I have had an Outback for 10 years and have never gotten stuck or had a problem in the snow. The interior is all quality materials, so even at 12 years old look new. Reliability is above average but not Toyota bulletproof. The Outback will go through half shaft boots, leaking oil pressure sensors and if you get an engine light on have fun finding the issue.
don684 - exactly what I'd expect if I get an Outback. A few irritating Subaru maintenance issues yet overall very solid hardware - highly functional AWD, high ground clearance AND you get low centre of gravity with the basic design. Safety over all else. Now I wasn't expecting amazing fuel economy but that might be an issue for a car owner that has owned a few faultless Accords. It's just a matter of priorities.
Maybe next time you'll by a "4 WHEEL DRIVE" and leave us "AWD" drivers to enjoy our Subi's. I driven on many outback roads in central Australia and if you drive sensibly, it's a joy to drive.
Stock battery is weak, cruise control on ES models disables in heavy rain/snow, leaving gate up drains battery, seats dont fold flat. Somewhat minor issues though
The one thing, if I had to name one, that i Hate about the Outback is when the check engine light lights the cruse control does not work but just flashes it's light.
I have a 2019 Outback great car! love it! however, the fact that I cannot carry a full size spare…….. shows uncharacteristically poor planning….. (for Subaru Engineers)
I sold my 2015 and went back to a Land Cruiser. Could not handle the CVT shutdown due to conservative CVT protection software, the plastic roof rack, and all the DAMN BEEPING.
2015 2.5 limited 1. - Overly sensitive gas pedal 2. - Nothing works without the key in the ignition...ie phone charger 3. - no auto close on sunroof 4.- no tire air pressure readout 5.- CVT shifting
My 2 complains with our 2018 outback is the radio volume is unresponsive when you start the car for about 15 seconds, it is booting up. If the last person had the volume turned up, you cant lower it for 15 seconds. In certain situation it will boot up playing a podcast even though it was turned off with the radio on. On a safety complaint you can accidentally bump the paddle shift when in drive and it will down shift, on vacation doing 75, and down shifting was dangerous, if the roads were slippery could have lost control. My wife didn't know how to turn it off she hit it a second time, red line rpms...
As a 2016 Outback 3.6R owner, my 5 biggest gripes about the car are: 1. The undersized 490CCA Group 25 battery 2. Left front tire 3. Right front tire 4. Left rear tire 5. Right rear tire First one fixed with an 840CCA Group 24 AGM battery (which fits perfectly in the battery tray. Next 4 fixed with Goodyear Eagle Enforcers.
Battery is one of the first things I change in every Subaru I've had too! I've previously installed larger batteries normally found in 6-cylinder vehicles (usually requires an upgrade of the battery terminals to suit in H4 models) and the end result is much faster crank, longer lasting battery for things like parking dashcam when the car is off, etc.
I've never had an issue with my 2019 outback battery. My daughter actually just killed it for the first time by leaving all the interior lights on in the car for two days. Most of my outbacks lights are LED but the trunk and door lights aren't. It's the original OEM battery and it's the first issue I've had with it, but I do think I'm one of the very lucky ones.
@@BuildMobiIe I have a 2015 outback with over 130,000km. I love it too - beautiful vehicle, fun to drive. Maybe Juljasmah is referring to the Subaru boxer motor's long history of head and crankcase gasket leaks and gasket blowouts (usually fatal for the engine). Or maybe the more recent issues with Forester piston ring failures. In the 80's my roommate's subaru imprezza's head/crankcase gaskets were a mess, leaking oil profusely and threatening to blow. It was too much / too costly to repair. My brother-in-law's 2012 Forester's defective piston rings damaged the bottom end, and he got rid of it. When I got my own outback, I already knew of the gasket issues and traced it to many factors - mainly increasing cylinder bore diameter (to get more displacement) without recasting/redesigning a larger bottom end case with more cylinder studs. (On UA-cam, you can see most of the blown gasket damage occurring where there is no stud support and where the gasket (no stud support extending from 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock of the gasket perimeter). (I guess marketing and financial execs' pressure won over engineers' protests.) Also the vertical gasket of relatively thin aluminum engine case is not stable and supported enough to resist oil leaks over time. I knew all this before purchasing my 2015 Outback (with CVT transmission). While I have been watchful of all of this, I can say I still admire the overall engineering - especially of the AWD and center of balance (= great handling) and efficiency. 130,000km and knock on wood, we are still going with no major issues...
Omg, dude your commentary on the constant Subaru beeping is EPIC! I literally LOL’ed and I haven’t laughed that hard in months. It is so true! Constant beeping of my 2020 crosstrek drives me nuts. Crosstrek is pretty much just a short version of an outback
This makes me glad that I selected of 2010 Subaru outback. Has a lot less bells and whistles, a lot if you were annoying noises and it doesn’t have that distracting giant TV screen in the middle of the dashboard. If I had a newer car with one of those screens I would put a Velcro curtain over it so that I only needed to lift the curtain occasionally when I need to see the screen. On the highway I’ve had near head on collisions of people who are focused on the center of their dashboard and all of the GPS mapping and other things they are trying to adjust while going 70 miles an hour in a 55 mph zone and paying no attention to the actual road in front of them
Am a 2016 Outback owner.... overall a good experience. I think Outback owners are niche car buyers, good vehicle for handling in winter, which is big for Canada, good size for road trips, and taking on dirt road for kayaking. If I wanted an off-roader, would have bought a Wrangler. Outback is a weird station-wagon, SUV thing. It is the perfect height to get in and out of. Only issue was battery did not last long (common complaint on cargurus Outback forum), and decided not to replace with OEM. The sunroof seal, when hit by car wash jet a right angle, dripped water. And my gas flap mechanism needed replacing. When my windshield took a crack from rock on highway, I had to pay $$ to ensure the Eye-Sight camera was re-calibrated after the windshield was replaced.
I have a 2018 Outback 2.5T(?) and have backed into friends truck and have also hit the right rear quarter panel of an oncoming car while turning left into oncoming traffic.Both times ihad nop obstacle warning light or sound and yes they were on. has anyone noticed a similar problem?
Mine is completely stock and even trying my hardest to conserve gas it sucks it right down. Highway though I'll get 430 miles to a tank doing 70-75 miles an hour.
From what I noticed is, the cvts are the weak link. Get a 5 speed (and I know, no newer outback comes manual) my 2013 Impreza has taken me places I wouldn't think possible simply because the 5 speeds means I'm in control, not the computer
I hear you! I've driving sticks my whole life but recently bought a 2019 outback--no more sticks in that vehicle or the Forester---my previous vehicle was a 2012 Forester with a 5 speed--great car! After being stuck in bumper to bumper traffick on I-81 the entire length of Virginia a few years back, I can say that I'm a little relieved at not having the stick anymore. But I enjoyed 'em for many years!
agree with this. i have a 2013 outback with a 6 speed manual and it's worlds better than my wife's CVT. in Europe they have tons of cars with undersized engines, but have learned that coupled with a manual gearbox that's really not a problem
We don’t do much off-roading, and, if anything, I was surprised and impressed on how much the car could do rather than its limitations. The oil business was who cares for me. If you have leftover oil, save it for next time. (Actually, we have the 2.5, and have the oiled changed for us). I agree totally about the dings and dongs. They’re so frequent that after a while you ignore them, which of course defeats their purpose. My big gripe-we have a 2020-is the assigning of functions to the big touch screen. I have to take my eyes off the road to work things, and sometimes I miss the button on the screen or it doesn’t respond immediately. Meanwhile, the car starts to drift from the lane, and the car scolds me to “keep eyes on the road.” Also, apparently the windshield is bit thin. A pebble I didn’t even see cracked the windshield, which was expensive to replace. Fortunately, we were covered by insurance. Folks with these cars should make sure to have glass coverage.
I have a 2015 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 and I get 24 miles per gallon in the city and I am totally satisfied with my car I don't have any problems with it
A 3800 pound all wheel drive car is not going to get great gas mileage. I don’t mind that given all the good stuff the Outback 3.6R does. The law of entropy rules.
Good lord. I know this car is marketed for off road but who takes a new car on terrain like that??? Seems like you’re just asking for trouble and expensively major repairs. I bought this car because I live in Vermont and get a ton of snow. Period. Also, I’m about to teach my 15 year old how to drive and love all the safety features. The more beeps...the better! The tires you have on that car could NEVER give you decent gas mileage.
I love the safety of the car. Even said so in the video. My complaint with the beeping is it becomes a "boy who cried would"scenario where I end up tuning it out because it beeps so often.
@@a.sanford8731 I wouldnt say it's better. maybe different. daily use is probably a plus. kool factor goes to the jeep. Jeep can go through high water better than any subaru
If it’s any consolation, my 2018 Impreza gets barely 20 mpg in the city, which is where I do most of my driving. Different story on the highway-up to 38 mpg.
We have a fully loaded 2017 and if you can believe it there are actually no air/heat vents past the front dash. None under the seats, in the ceiling, or in the back. We use ours primarily to transport rescue animals and in the summer it can be quite brutal back there. Also somehow the passenger seat is considerably less comfortable than the driver's seat.
I have an ‘18 3.6R and I’ll add some issues I’ve noticed. 1. The infotainment screen is glossy. Try viewing the backup camera display when the sun is beating on the screen. Before this Outback I owned a VW Sportwagen and that infotainment screen was matte which was perfect for viewing at any angle in the sun. 2. Maps detection of audio input while driving. I think I speak clearly yet this system NEVER gets my audio input correct. Not only is it off, it’s waaaaay off. 3. The entire center front display does not allow for mounting of a phone holder. There is not enough space to stick an adhesive to the dash. The vents are pretty small and move too easily to hold a vent clip well esp with bigger phones. This leaves you with the option of using a windshield mounted holder. 4. The cup holders could be a couple inches deeper. As is, my standard, 16 oz. disposable plastic water bottle jostles around in there. Overall I love my car but would love it more if Subaru fixed those design/comfort issues.
Are you in Canada? We don't have the option of a manual transmission for the United States. Do you have any footage of yours off road or in snow? I am curious how a manual open diff wonder would handle those scenarios.
bruceyyyyy yes In Canada. But they stopped offering them in manual in 2018+ models. I don't have any footage but if I have an opportunity to record something useful I'll post it
bruceyyyyy - Try turning off the traction control. Traction control derates the engine HP to prevent wheel spin/slip in normal conditions. But it will also cause the car to stall on off road uphills when more HP is needed. Also the Subaru is not a Jeep Rubicon. It is a compromise design of on road and off road capabilities. Even the Jeep Rubicon sometimes needs a Warn winch to pull them out of traction disasters. I have the 2018 Premium Outback and get 26 city and 33 highway, which is very respectable for an AWD car. The "Eyesight" nanny nags are for old foggies like me (70yrs) to keep us out of trouble. :-)
Eyesight is great for the younger crowd as well that seem to be texting or playing games on their phone while driving! it keeps them from drifting out of their Lane and also from rear-ending the car in front of them when they are not paying attention.
3:17 I’d be happy knowing there is more oil protecting my engine against premature wear. I see this as a bonus. Regular oil changes are the lowest cost in maintaining your vehicle with the highest return on your investment. I do agree with the beeping annoyance. Seems our world has gone “beep crazy” with backup alarms so loud that you often can’t even see the vehicle that you are being warned about. Uggghhh. Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers.
1 major flaw I see on 2016 Outback is the inability to adjust the temp control knob when you're just letting the outside air flow into the car. You can only adjust the temp by turning on the system, and then turning it off. The DIRECTION of the air flow can be adjusted with the center air flow selector. Don't know if this has been improved upon in later years.
The opposite spin problem was what made me never want another Subaru ever again. The first one I drove did this all the time; in the snow, on level wet grass, trying to get up a 1" concrete seam in ice. It drove me crazy every time I got stuck on level ground with 2 wheels just spinning. I feel you on fuel economy, I'm currently driving an FJ Cruiser and my 1.5 mile work commute I average 9 mpg. If the temp slips below 20f I get 8 mpg. It is just horrendous on short hops where the engine never gets to full temp. I also feel you on the oil, The FJ takes 5.49 qt. yup it takes decimal qt.
My biggest complaint: stupid CVT transmission. It is slow, weak, and won't be able to take much abuse. This car also got bigger and heavier which made it more slow. It probably does better than a ford escape in terms of mpgs. Those turbos in the Escape suck back gas and the awd is always on when you acclerate you cant turn it on or off.
I am going to hang on to my manual 6-speed 4th generation. It's still a little weak, but the stickshift makes that ever so much more bearable. Sure wish the new ones were available with manual transmissions. The CVT just takes all the life out of the car.
As someone else mentioned - Australia gets a full sized spare. My 2015 Outback came with 225/60 R18 Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport. There is not much space on each side which could be a problem if you change to larger rolling diameter tyre. I'm now running a slightly wider 235 width tyre and there is plenty of depth for that. I believe our right hand drive models are sourced from Japan but I doubt there would be any difference in the size and shape of the spare wheel well?
How do i get rid of the high pitched low volume noise from the glove box area ? Anyone ? My friends 2016 makes a high pitched, high frequency tone that seems to change pitch w/engine rpm. Wtf is that ? Starts as soon as its running and doesnt stop till car is shut off. Its not the engine. Almost like if we hooked up an old cb radio w/no filter and it gets like an altinator sound in cb speaker. But there is no cb and its not coming from car speakers. She bought it used w\20,000 miles. I am her back yard mechanic.. I have noticed a white paint mark on the altinator pully ? Maybe alt was replaced but cant figure out this low volume high picthed chime from glove box area. Any input would be great Over allb pretty nice ride shes got. Just wish we could locate this sound and eliminate it I have not had to do anything to this car cept brakes and oil so far 60,000
I'm not familiar. Could you possibly post a video and link it? I also haven't done anything other than gas and oil. Still riding factory brakes front and rear at 60k
@@bruceyyyyy i would, if i knew how, lol, but i dont even think you'd be able to hear it on video,. You can drown out the high pitched sound w/stock srereo volume at 01. But, doesnt stop me from wondering what it is, or asking her how her dogs enjoy that sound the whole time you drive. Must drive them crazy.
Thank you for the quick reply, much appreciated. I'll sub, besides, id like to know more about the car. Im sure I'll be getting to that timing belt in another 30k. Looks straight foward, easy to get at. Btw, she changed the brakes being very proactive. The clips were barely contacting the rotors. Her last couple cars just fell apart from lack of maint. Plus they were $hitty cars to begin w. As ive been told, this is why she got a subaru this time around. And i have to agree its. Better than others shes had. In fact, kinda like the car And ive always driven old jeeps. Im sure comments will be heading my way cause im about to say its probably better on a snowy STREET than my jeep is. Its longer, wider, and its center of gravity is much lower. Allowing it to brake/stop easier and certainly corner safer. Geez, i think i should go look at used subarus
@@keithcerce8445 Good news! No Gen 5 2015-2019) needs regular timing belt maintenance. The EZ36 (3.6) and FB25 (3.5) both have a timing chain that is good the life of the vehicle. I like older Jeeps. I think they're great. I just feel daily driving one is a bit like driving a skid steer to work. Awesome, yes... But a bit much. How old Jeep we talking? CJ 5, CJ7, YJ or TJ?
You complain too much. The beeps are annoying? Stay in your lane or use your blinker and the lane departure warning beep will not occur. And the oil gripe... dude get over it.
Video was just a test homie to prove adding the word Hate to the video title gets a lot more views due to you fan boys and it worked. Trust me, Bruce doesnt hate this car
Actually the beeper volume can be turned down to a minimum or you can turn them off. With mine on minimum volume I don't even hear them most of the time
Gas mileage really sucks i own a 2019 limited with 10,000 and i have to go to the dealer because the antifreeze reservoir goes empty every 2000 miles and service say is ok don’t get fooled with that subaru family comercial all subaru dealers are just a franchise they don’t have mechanics only service people that don’t even know how a car works if your car to be checked by a real mechanic it will take months because they don’t have mechanics and they have to schedule one wich it will take forever also no loaner cars because to many recalls on some cars this one is going to be a lemon law candidate
My H6 gets 19 in town and more on the Highway. Mixed driving, right now, with a Thule box on top, my trip meter says 22.8 mpg over the last 1600 miles. It’s a 6 cylinder AWD that is averaging over 20 mpg. And my rig is a 2013. Dude, that’s a positive, not a negative, in my book.
What tires @ 0:06? Looks like BF Goodrich All-Terrain, but what size specifically? Agree with you... the car should only beep at you as soon as you turn it on if it needs to be immediately rev'd and driven. Most cars need 2 to 10 seconds for oil to get to the top of the engine and should not beep before that. In the older versions you could remove the beeper under the steering column in the transmission circuit board (at least for the manual outbacks). But idk where the beeper is in the new outbacks. I think it is integrated into the car head unit, dashboard, and speakers.
@@bruceyyyyy Any rubbing or trimming? 29.5" is a pretty impressive size. I wonder if tire size voids the warranty - like some bs like too much stress on the transmission.
Recently bought a 2022 Outback Wilderness and that solves #1 #3 and #4 I totally agree with all the beeping of #2. What makes it even worse, things I want to default to ON (after turning it on) default to OFF (like Auto Vehicle Hold) and things I want to default OFF (after turning off) default to ON. So frustrating! Great video and I loved the footage of #1, very good camera work!
@@ifillam7511 Bonus, after getting the newest TSB (for the touchscreen) they made AVH a perminant on/off icon right on the home screen. The TSB was great and fixed other things making it simpler and easier to see with aging eyes.
I bought a brand new 2017 Subaru Outback and it was the biggest POS of any car I've ever owned. We sold it after 8 months as the new Subarus are nothing like they use to be. See those bogus marketing adds where 4 dudes have kayaks or bikes on the back driving thru the mountains?.....4 bikes on the back with 4 adults and you are way over the max load for the MPG inspired fragile suspension which throws off the rear camber and eats your tires. Do a search for "bald rear tires on my Subaru after road trip" as the forums are full of outdoorsy people like us who thought this would make a decent ski, bike or kayak car for our family. Every time we drove it my wife or I said, "damn I hate this car". Nothing about the new ones are rugged enough for going off road but they are ok for an elderly couple that just wants something for going to the grocery store. If you want a good vehicle to do what people wished an Outback would do, get a Toyota Highlander. Now that is a vehicle we love!
What's funny is I've owned a 2000 Subaru, a 2006, a 2013,, a 2015, and a 2017. The 2017 is easily the best for capacity, capability, comfort, and reliability. I'm glad you like the Highlander though! It's another similar vehicle worth checking out.
@@bruceyyyyy yeah we wanted to love it as we had Subis growing up in Tahoe and we never buy new but splurged on this one thinking we'd keep it for 20 years. After 8 months of frustration (3 months traveling around Colorado skiing), we cut our losses and traded in for the Toyota.
gas mileage can't be good with these tires ;) ... i switched off my lane departure warning, however car beeps for a reason, can be easily avoided if the driver pays more attention to driving
Your car is so new. Your problems are not the true problems. Consider torque converter or fan mode actuator failures shortly ... these are problems ...
This video is meant more so as a review for those considering buying the car new. Issues that are rarely talked about in suck up reviews but are still worth knowing for the consumer.
I had an '07 2.5i Outback with manual transmission. I still want to see a comparison in off road performance between a manual Outback and the latest CVT Outback. My money is on the manual with low range
I agree on a road this car beeps too much. Also eyesight is so unreliable, sometimes even adaptive cruise will just turn off on it's own because those eyes don't see
Thank you for the video. With respect to the gas mileage, do you do the city driving on the all-terrain tires too? If yes, I suspect overall fuel economy would improve on OEM tires (all seasons).
I think the reason I get such lame mileage is the conditions I drive. Short city trips. Lots of stop and go. Less than 2 mile commute. I am sure the AT tires are a factor.
#1. I had a 2003 Outback that went everywhere. The 2017 got stuck in my yard. 2#.Backing up with a trailer slams the brakes on even when I've shut off the sensor( unless it resets itself), but It works after the initial brake jam. 3#. Looking back through the car backing up. Hallelujah for the backup camera. 4# G D electronics that cause a parasitic draw on the battery. Even non-oem batteries get killed! 5#. Thin body panels that dent and scratch just looking at them. All the plastic in the interior too! Probably more than 5 things I hate about the Outback. I've had several Subaru's over the past 25 years, and this is the last. Subaru can eat a turd!
I wonder what's up. I had a 2000 Subaru Outback with Interco SSR mud tires as c the Gen 5 should go further on All Terrain tires. It also went through 6 or 7 windshields and was fairly easy to dent.
My guess is the 2020 model will go along way towards solving the gas mileage problem by replacing the 3.6 model with a smaller sized turbo engine. Still, the smooth power of the 3.6 is a joy to drive under any conditions.
It will probably get the same turbo four the Ascent has, but as an option. I'm guessing the 2.5 will still be around, as the new Forester also kept it with the new redesign.
I've heard the same thing. I got a 2019 3.6R because after having a turbo for several years, please give me normally aspirated power. No lag, especially when off road. I'm good with dimished mpg, but still get 22+ around town and 30 on the hwy. Very acceptable for a six cylinder.
As for the spare, you knew that before buying the car. You don’t like it, don’t buy it. I hate Subarus. They’re ugly, noisy and full of hard plastic inside that scratches easily. It won’t start when it’s very cold because some cheap sensor froze. I don’t understand why 25% of them are sold to lesbians also.
I have a 2014 Outback, and my biggest complaint is the short roof rack span. Look at 23 seconds into the video - event thought the rails run from the front to the rear of the car, the usable length of the roof rack is incredibly short. If you want to mount any type of crossbar system to carry kayaks, SUPs, etc., the amount of spacing you can achieve between the front and rear cross mount bars is really tiny. Compare that to the Forester which splits the roof rack into 2 sections, allowing for a wider (and more stable) "footprint" for a roof rack system. I think the Outback is designed this way to allow for the switchable rail system - the rails pivot to allow you to use them as regular roof rails or as cross bars. While this is nice if you have a single board to carry on your roof, it isn't ideal for aftermarket rack systems (like Thule).
This is interesting The 2015 has a slot in the rails so you can mount it further back if need be. It also has integrated tie down loops. Does the 2014 not have that option?
@@bruceyyyyyInteresting - on closer look, I can see the extra slots in this video. But to answer your question - no, the 2014 model doesn't have those slots. Here's a youtube video with a closeup of the 2014 rack (33 seconds in): ua-cam.com/video/Eb-k4Edhkh0/v-deo.html
I loved the honorable mention. The amount of times people have told me I have a headlight out because of that turn feature. It's functional for unlit winding backroads, though.
@@bruceyyyyy I am glad to hear that--I would love to have received the wrong info. So many places I have looked have advised me to steer clear of the CVT and WELCOME input that this is not the case. Fact is Bruce, my wife LOVES the 2016 Outback she just test drove yesterday. Loves the body style, the internal features, the ergonomics, the mileage, the solid body, the solid reputation. As far as I cam concerned, if you have a positive view of the reliability of the CVT, then all all I have to say is "preach brother, preach"
@@bruceyyyyy I also believe in multiple inputs, my brother, just today also spoke up and told me why he likes the CVT that he has on his car. So see, that is TWO good inputs--she may end up buying the car after all. Thank you Bruce. PS I will look at that video--right now.
A factory full size tire will definitely fit, just from a Legacy, the car on which the Outback is based. And if you’re planning on going off- road, just buy a Toyota 4Runner, please. I’ve damaged my Outback transmission performing similar stunts;(
Only 1 thing I truly hate is that GD CVT transmission! Im seriously considering buying a WRX and swapping the drive train...nothing beats a manual transmission!!
Get a German car and know what a money pit it is! No problems with our Outback after 12,000 miles. (That's 20,000 km for those of you who use that funny metric system.)
A german car? What bank do you own? Plus you need a degree in mechanical engineering to repair them. No thanks. Over engineered vehicles with too much redundancy built in. Guarenteed to fail, and cost a fortune to repair. NO THANKS. I had an Audi... Sold it too.
Bruceyyyy if those are your worst criticisms of the Outback then it makes me very happy that I just purchased one. 1. I don't ever plan on using it off road as you use yours; my idea of putting it though its paces is taking it on a long 700 mile plus road trip!! Subarus appeal to me not for their off-road prowess but for it's stability on slippery wet and winter roads. 2. I don't mind the chirps--it's part of what makes the vehicle safe. 3. The fuel economy I'm getting in northern NJ is excellent for the 3.6R--i'm getting about 25 in the mixed city/highway driving I do around here. 4. The oil is the oil is the oil . . . I have mine done by the garage--no tools, space or interest in doing it myself. But is it really such a hardship to have an extra container of oil around? You'll have at most 2 at any one time, unless you really stock up when it's on sale. But if you do that then so what? Aren't you used to having extra oil containers around anyway? 5. I agree totally that it's a shame that you can't put a full-size spare in the tire well. But given that many cars nowadays don't even come with a spare tire, I'm happy that I at least get a donut. It's a much bigger problem of course if you want to use your outback off road, as you do. Loved the video and your closing sentiment.
I have a follow up video to this one as well. No one ever watches it. Lol I made this because after owning one for years a few things irked me and I listed them here. I am obviously happy with the car (it's the first thing I say in the video) but that doesn't mean it's fault less either.
Driving largely highway, my 2.5i is getting a displayed 31.6mph, but M/G at the pump is closer to 29mpg. More power, torque, trailer capacity, and 4wd, compared to my 28mpg Saturn Vue I upgraded from.
2015 Outback 2.5 - In Minnesota and below zero weather - the heater vent for the driver is very poor - the little motor or the venting just don't produce enough heat for the drivers side ! I don't mind the beeps - alarms but if you are stuck in traffic that little motor will not produce enough heat and it's a no brainer for me - I will pay for the extra gas in a larger engine or more cylinders next time.
Hi Keith...2016 2.5 limited with the auto-climate control here in Minnesota...it's been adequate on ours entering our fourth winter. Unless there's a difference in trim levels on the heater or there was a fix after 2015 (or you live in Embarrass--LOL) , doesn't sound right.
In my 2015 one of the things you did not mention was how much the center screen gets dust and how there is no sun shield to block glare on it. Totally chuckled myself when you mentioned the beeping. 🙂 I love this car though. It has been awesome.
i took my 2019 subie impreza for a car wash a couple days ago and when the guys got done cleaning the inside not even 5 minutes later there was dust on the screen like it was never cleaned!! i thought i was dirty but glad its not only me!
The 6th Gen models (basic and premium models) do not come with a hatch release button on the dash. And the release button on the key only locks and unlocks the hatch.
Just sell it and buy a tractor or armored vehicle if you wish to drive of road . I am happy with my 2015 outback It’s very convenient Constructed , Dependable strong on Snow Road. Completely disagree with you
1:37... that's incredible... I was just thinking today about getting an Outback, and was wondering if it would be able to handle Corkscrew pass in Colorado, and then I saw this! Thanks!
I have a 2020 Outback XT and it's a beast. Good gas mileage and can go over any hill, mountain, rain or snow can't stop it. I do agree with the video about the beeps, but you can turn them off. 👍🏼
My 3.6 gets 21 around town and 26+ on the hwy. I carry about 400 lbs. constantly and run a 235/65-17r tire that’s heavy as hell and they are great! Try a true dual exhaust, K&N filter and a chip. You’ll love the results.
Nobody should ever abuse a great car like you do. It is not a rock climbing Jeep. I love my 17 3.5R great mileage great on Montana icy roads, all around great auto.
If compared with american cars, it is a pretty good car. But it's far away from being a great car. The interieur is typical japanese Mickey Mouse style. Aweful.
My wife would kill me if I ever drove her Outback like the one in the video was driven! Lucky for me, I have a Silverado LTZ and a Wrangler Rubicon for those times I feel the need for a little offroad time.
This looks as though you are asking the car to do things it was not designed for. I have two 2019 Foresters (Premium i) to accomodate my back (DISH syndrome) and it really works with great back support - front and back seats. The 4 cylinder engine delivers about 30 mpg in mixedd local driving. The hatch on one did not open properly. A quick trip to the dealer. The service manager told my wife: "Don't go anywhere." In and out in 15 minutes after a quick adjustment.
I disagree that it is marketed as ONLY an off road vehicle. Anyone that owns a Subaru KNOWS that they are Not crawlers. We buy them for Winter driving and I honestly do not know where you get the bad milage idea. Compaired to WHAT? You not once compaired it to ANY compairable vehicle. Most new vehicles have nanny devices all over them. If you want a true off road 4 wheel drive vehicle, you dont buy a Subaru. You buy a Jeep, or a truck, or ANYTHING ELSE . If you want a really safe car to haul your family to Grandmothers house in a snowstorm with a foot and a half of snow THATS why you buy a Subaru. So shame on the advertizers touting the Subaru as an off road wonder. Where the hell they got that idea is beyond me. I do know my wife LOVES hers. It gets her to work and back. It gets me to deer camp on back roads covered with snow. It is NOT a rock crawler. As I said. Any subaru owner can TELL you this. NO ONE buys them for crawling...no one.
I own Subaru Outback and this is my Subaru #5 and my next car will be Subaru again! Best AWD for the money I paid!
offroaders know to buy a 4runner or wrangler. subarus are just for women
You mean lesbians right?
My last 2 cars were Subaru WRX 2003 and Outback 2005. Ideal "cars". You have lots of comfort, traction and safety features without having to drive a tank. If you want to seriously offroad, get a 4Runner or LandCruiser to be able to selectively lock any/all differentials and have a low range for crawling. The downside, of course, if that any curve taken above 6 mph will make you feel about ready to tip over.
@@bobtheelectrician6692 Trust me. When you are driving through a snow storm, you want a jeep or 4runner.
I was laughing so hard at the "beeping" section. Haha it's a constant but those beeps have saved me quite a few times.
Glad I have the base model, so it doesn't have the blinds spot monitoring beep.
Is there anyway to switch them off??? I have an Outback from 2008 2.5 liters and I am thinking to buy a 2019 model 3.6 liters...but I don't wanna hear all those beeeppppsss!
@@lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs You can turn most off, and you can also permanently control the volume on them through the driver info center in the gauge cluster. The reversing ones are actually pretty good, unless your backing against tall grass or a hill. And really, if you're driving with music up, that easily drowns out most of them. I don't mind the visual warnings, and the lane departure warnings are honestly the biggest gripe most have. When you have a narrow two lane road where you're usually riding the line unless passing someone, it gets frustrating, and I turn off the LDW. Unfortunately, most things turn back on when you restart the car.
I have a 2020 Subaru Outback. It only beeps if I have switched to another lane without signaling. The 2020 Toyota Prius beeps a lot more than my Subaru
My 2020 Subaru Outback base model gas much more gas mileage than my previous car (2010 Kia Soul)
And now the 5 things Subaru hates about you... Lol
Bill Amato this video is a joke. Nothing wrong with the car.
Make it 15
@@oddities-whatnot I think he was referring to the Miley Cyrus song 7 things I hate about you. I may be wrong but u fortunately that is what I first thought. The curse of living with an 11 yo granddaughter.
Wow have you heard about that wrap thing that helps you lose weight?
Very good for defay all Subaru AWD
My top complaints. 2017 3.6.
5 breakdowns (failure to start...all battery related) in 4 years required tow to dealer.
Not a fan of the CVT
2 visits to dealer for AC failure.
Seats become uncomfortable after 3~4 hours driving.
Yep, all those beeps.
Wish you could buy one withojt that expensive, useless moon roof.
AND FINALLY...
With headlights in AUTO, dash annunciator indicates headlights on during daytime rain but only running lights are on. Illegal and unsafe in Florida
Hate is probably too strong a word. The "beeping" seems to be the direction all cars are taking. The Outback is more like a Swiss Army Knife in my humble opinion. Good or great at most things, but not all. I'm not sure any other vehicle comes close to what an Outback can do for the price.
Exactly, it can't offer that flexibility AND have perfect fuel economy AND truck like capability.
The intentionally chosen compromises and priorities of the Outback aren't really a failing a they are a triumph. It's a true crossover. Now they just need a little more oomph out of the flat four and it's a total winner.
Hey I prefer these new beeping sounds over those loud obnoxious 2000s beeps. I KNOW THE DOOR IS OPEN!!! AHHH!!!
@Rolman80 80 what are you talking about? I never said anything about lane assist
Beeping and bells is symptomatic of our society's "Smartest guy in the room" syndrome today. All these young corporate managers today feel they know better than the average person and therefore must warn us all of any safety item that could possibly affect us in any way. I mean for sure.....what a blessing. We certainly are not smart enough ourselves to handle this . Gimme a break. The company I just retired from actually posts signs on the stairs to "Hold the handrails" !! Are you kidding me ???? Now I am not smart enough to walk down some stairs safely ????
Make them stop!
A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit against car manufacturer Subaru that alleged that the windshields of certain vehicles were prone to cracking.
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Subaru will extend the warranty of the covered vehicles to eight years with unlimited miles and will cover expenses for the replacement of one free windshield including for car owners who have already replaced the original windshield due to cracking if the repair was done by an authorized retailer or third party.
I agree about the beeping. I drive a 2017 2.5 Limited. It's always beeping, especially the lane departure (sometimes it reads cracks or road repairs as lines). But it has saved my ass a couple of times, so I tolerate it.
Agreed. I've got the same one, I've found that I can pretty much tune out the lane departure and eyesight beeps.
Can it be disconnected? While finding a outback for my wife we drove 4-5 at different dealerships. We didn’t make it a mile in the one with lane deviation before turning around. Our first and last experience with that annoyance.
I purchased a new Outback in 2017. It had RAB and many other electrical problems from the start. I had it in the shop 10 times for repair. Went a total of 42 days without my car. It was a Lemon. Had to have it towed into the dealer no less than four times. Even the district service manager told me to contact Subaru Customer service to get a full refund, as they could not figure out what is wrong with the car. After months of being given the run around, Subaru customer service did not refund my money as they should have. I traded my car in, still under warranty, still not fixed. I lost over $14,000 because Subaru does not stand behind their cars. Toyota is looking better all the time.
My 2017 2.5l limited Outback makes 30-32 mpg driving on the highway with more or less constant speed. This is an excellent MPG for fully loaded large and heavy AWD vehicle! If you push any car to the top of its limit it would be nonsense to discuss about MPG.
I have an older outback 2006, same thing great hwy mpg but lousy city mpg. But I like the car.
Heavy? My 2017 2.5 barely weighs 3500 lbs. and l also get 32 mpg.
GOT 2018 IMPRESA JUST USE IT FOR WORK ETC
I DONT GO OFF ROADING
Driving 55?
Mine too. 2016 Outback premium with the 2.5L. No complaints at all on the gas mileage. The annoying feeling CVT transmission and the god awful sounding factory stereo on the other hand...
I hate the glare from the touchscreen. Can blind you at times.
It’s a car, not a tractor 🚜
Damn that's good!
You would be surprised at how solid the Forester and Outback are. They both have high clearance for a reason. I have had an Outback for 10 years and have never gotten stuck or had a problem in the snow. The interior is all quality materials, so even at 12 years old look new. Reliability is above average but not Toyota bulletproof. The Outback will go through half shaft boots, leaking oil pressure sensors and if you get an engine light on have fun finding the issue.
don684 - exactly what I'd expect if I get an Outback. A few irritating Subaru maintenance issues yet overall very solid hardware - highly functional AWD, high ground clearance AND you get low centre of gravity with the basic design. Safety over all else.
Now I wasn't expecting amazing fuel economy but that might be an issue for a car owner that has owned a few faultless Accords. It's just a matter of priorities.
@@j_freed the base engine has much better mileage than the 6 cylinder
Maybe next time you'll by a "4 WHEEL DRIVE" and leave us "AWD" drivers to enjoy our Subi's. I driven on many outback roads in central Australia and if you drive sensibly, it's a joy to drive.
Stock battery is weak, cruise control on ES models disables in heavy rain/snow, leaving gate up drains battery, seats dont fold flat. Somewhat minor issues though
Put a carabineer in the latch and it won't drain the battery. I mentioned it in another video.
@@bruceyyyyy ok thanks. i found about gate issue when car camping in utah. ended up charging battery of solar panel.
The one thing, if I had to name one, that i Hate about the Outback is when the check engine light lights the cruse control does not work but just flashes it's light.
I have a 2019 Outback
great car! love it!
however,
the fact that I cannot carry a full size spare…….. shows uncharacteristically poor planning….. (for Subaru Engineers)
Beeping is the vehicle’s passive aggressive way of calling you a knucklehead…
I sold my 2015 and went back to a Land Cruiser. Could not handle the CVT shutdown due to conservative CVT protection software, the plastic roof rack, and all the DAMN BEEPING.
Beep beep beep beep.
How do you like the Land Cruiser?
You can change beeping in your settings menu via the control on the steering wheel
2015 2.5 limited
1. - Overly sensitive gas pedal
2. - Nothing works without the key in the ignition...ie phone charger
3. - no auto close on sunroof
4.- no tire air pressure readout
5.- CVT shifting
My 2 complains with our 2018 outback is the radio volume is unresponsive when you start the car for about 15 seconds, it is booting up. If the last person had the volume turned up, you cant lower it for 15 seconds. In certain situation it will boot up playing a podcast even though it was turned off with the radio on. On a safety complaint you can accidentally bump the paddle shift when in drive and it will down shift, on vacation doing 75, and down shifting was dangerous, if the roads were slippery could have lost control. My wife didn't know how to turn it off she hit it a second time, red line rpms...
Subaru is the shit dude! Don't be a hater.
As a 2016 Outback 3.6R owner, my 5 biggest gripes about the car are:
1. The undersized 490CCA Group 25 battery
2. Left front tire
3. Right front tire
4. Left rear tire
5. Right rear tire
First one fixed with an 840CCA Group 24 AGM battery (which fits perfectly in the battery tray. Next 4 fixed with Goodyear Eagle Enforcers.
Battery is one of the first things I change in every Subaru I've had too! I've previously installed larger batteries normally found in 6-cylinder vehicles (usually requires an upgrade of the battery terminals to suit in H4 models) and the end result is much faster crank, longer lasting battery for things like parking dashcam when the car is off, etc.
I've never had an issue with my 2019 outback battery. My daughter actually just killed it for the first time by leaving all the interior lights on in the car for two days. Most of my outbacks lights are LED but the trunk and door lights aren't. It's the original OEM battery and it's the first issue I've had with it, but I do think I'm one of the very lucky ones.
Dude, ur MPG is even worse than my 2019 4Runner w/ AT tire. I can get 20 on mine, but I don’t know how u get urs.
I can get 27 on the highway. It's driving in stop and go where it really drags it down.
@@bruceyyyyy true
Subaru is the best car i have.
Христо Дамянов
except for the motor!
mike larochelle there’s enhanced motors in dealerships. pretty nice
mike larochelle blows up after 100K
Juljasmah ever owned a Subaru or just assuming?
@@BuildMobiIe I have a 2015 outback with over 130,000km. I love it too - beautiful vehicle, fun to drive. Maybe Juljasmah is referring to the Subaru boxer motor's long history of head and crankcase gasket leaks and gasket blowouts (usually fatal for the engine). Or maybe the more recent issues with Forester piston ring failures. In the 80's my roommate's subaru imprezza's head/crankcase gaskets were a mess, leaking oil profusely and threatening to blow. It was too much / too costly to repair. My brother-in-law's 2012 Forester's defective piston rings damaged the bottom end, and he got rid of it. When I got my own outback, I already knew of the gasket issues and traced it to many factors - mainly increasing cylinder bore diameter (to get more displacement) without recasting/redesigning a larger bottom end case with more cylinder studs. (On UA-cam, you can see most of the blown gasket damage occurring where there is no stud support and where the gasket (no stud support extending from 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock of the gasket perimeter). (I guess marketing and financial execs' pressure won over engineers' protests.) Also the vertical gasket of relatively thin aluminum engine case is not stable and supported enough to resist oil leaks over time. I knew all this before purchasing my 2015 Outback (with CVT transmission). While I have been watchful of all of this, I can say I still admire the overall engineering - especially of the AWD and center of balance (= great handling) and efficiency. 130,000km and knock on wood, we are still going with no major issues...
Omg, dude your commentary on the constant Subaru beeping is EPIC! I literally LOL’ed and I haven’t laughed that hard in months. It is so true! Constant beeping of my 2020 crosstrek drives me nuts. Crosstrek is pretty much just a short version of an outback
I get 27 to the gallon on my 2.5. I live in Denver so it’s stop and go. Not an issue for me
I have a 2017 Subaru Outback Limited, I love my Subaru!
How the car now? I'm looking into buying one
This makes me glad that I selected of 2010 Subaru outback. Has a lot less bells and whistles, a lot if you were annoying noises and it doesn’t have that distracting giant TV screen in the middle of the dashboard. If I had a newer car with one of those screens I would put a Velcro curtain over it so that I only needed to lift the curtain occasionally when I need to see the screen. On the highway I’ve had near head on collisions of people who are focused on the center of their dashboard and all of the GPS mapping and other things they are trying to adjust while going 70 miles an hour in a 55 mph zone and paying no attention to the actual road in front of them
Am a 2016 Outback owner.... overall a good experience. I think Outback owners are niche car buyers, good vehicle for handling in winter, which is big for Canada, good size for road trips, and taking on dirt road for kayaking. If I wanted an off-roader, would have bought a Wrangler. Outback is a weird station-wagon, SUV thing. It is the perfect height to get in and out of. Only issue was battery did not last long (common complaint on cargurus Outback forum), and decided not to replace with OEM. The sunroof seal, when hit by car wash jet a right angle, dripped water. And my gas flap mechanism needed replacing. When my windshield took a crack from rock on highway, I had to pay $$ to ensure the Eye-Sight camera was re-calibrated after the windshield was replaced.
I replace my windshield twice without re-calibrated eye-sight camera. They are still good.
I have a 2018 Outback 2.5T(?) and have backed into friends truck and have also hit the right rear quarter panel of an oncoming car while turning left into oncoming traffic.Both times ihad nop obstacle warning light or sound and yes they were on. has anyone noticed a similar problem?
Your gas millage sucks because of the knobby off road treads your using bro LOL
Jeff Morgan that is true I get 24 in the city
@Mathieu Morin we get high 20's low 30's in our 2011 on the highway and yes it sucks in the city.
Yep!
Mine is completely stock and even trying my hardest to conserve gas it sucks it right down. Highway though I'll get 430 miles to a tank doing 70-75 miles an hour.
@@jsandberg3291 thats about what we get in the winter right now
From what I noticed is, the cvts are the weak link. Get a 5 speed (and I know, no newer outback comes manual) my 2013 Impreza has taken me places I wouldn't think possible simply because the 5 speeds means I'm in control, not the computer
I hear you! I've driving sticks my whole life but recently bought a 2019 outback--no more sticks in that vehicle or the Forester---my previous vehicle was a 2012 Forester with a 5 speed--great car! After being stuck in bumper to bumper traffick on I-81 the entire length of Virginia a few years back, I can say that I'm a little relieved at not having the stick anymore. But I enjoyed 'em for many years!
agree with this. i have a 2013 outback with a 6 speed manual and it's worlds better than my wife's CVT. in Europe they have tons of cars with undersized engines, but have learned that coupled with a manual gearbox that's really not a problem
We don’t do much off-roading, and, if anything, I was surprised and impressed on how much the car could do rather than its limitations. The oil business was who cares for me. If you have leftover oil, save it for next time. (Actually, we have the 2.5, and have the oiled changed for us).
I agree totally about the dings and dongs. They’re so frequent that after a while you ignore them, which of course defeats their purpose.
My big gripe-we have a 2020-is the assigning of functions to the big touch screen. I have to take my eyes off the road to work things, and sometimes I miss the button on the screen or it doesn’t respond immediately. Meanwhile, the car starts to drift from the lane, and the car scolds me to “keep eyes on the road.”
Also, apparently the windshield is bit thin. A pebble I didn’t even see cracked the windshield, which was expensive to replace. Fortunately, we were covered by insurance. Folks with these cars should make sure to have glass coverage.
I have a 2015 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 and I get 24 miles per gallon in the city and I am totally satisfied with my car I don't have any problems with it
In addition I don't use ethanol gas in it either you get less gas mileage with ethanol and less horsepower
The fog lights when turning and when you turn the blinker on the light goes off is horrible.
I know. That's why I mentioned them in the video. (:
A 3800 pound all wheel drive car is not going to get great gas mileage. I don’t mind that given all the good stuff the Outback 3.6R does.
The law of entropy rules.
It gets pretty good highway mileage if you ask me.
bruceyyyyy - Just curious, what is the highway mileage for the 3.6R?
@@RandomName27264 I get between 26.1 and 29.6 on straight freeway driving even at or above 70 mph
Pretty acceptable! 26-30 actual depending on conditions. It's indicated as high as 37 before but it's not accurate.
Cuz guys you haven't the 2.0 diesel boxer ;) same torque of 3.6 but a lot more mileage ;)
I get 12.5-15 mpg out of my 4wd Ford Explorer, so that's not bad for all time AWD
Good lord. I know this car is marketed for off road but who takes a new car on terrain like that??? Seems like you’re just asking for trouble and expensively major repairs. I bought this car because I live in Vermont and get a ton of snow. Period. Also, I’m about to teach my 15 year old how to drive and love all the safety features. The more beeps...the better! The tires you have on that car could NEVER give you decent gas mileage.
I love the safety of the car. Even said so in the video. My complaint with the beeping is it becomes a "boy who cried would"scenario where I end up tuning it out because it beeps so often.
yeah. subarus are not built to withstand offroad damage. buy a 4runner or wrangler for that
I bought my Outback specifically to replace my Wrangler for off-road and daily driving use. It's better than the Jeep in every way that matters to me.
@@a.sanford8731 I wouldnt say it's better. maybe different. daily use is probably a plus. kool factor goes to the jeep. Jeep can go through high water better than any subaru
That shows how little you know about Subarus.
Can the traction control be shut off? Poor fuel mileage is from outdated engine design
If it’s any consolation, my 2018 Impreza gets barely 20 mpg in the city, which is where I do most of my driving. Different story on the highway-up to 38 mpg.
I GOT 2018 IMPRESA ITS OK SO FAR LIKE 20-25 TO THE GALLON
BOUGHT IT 500 MILES ON IT
SO FAR SO GOOD
We have a fully loaded 2017 and if you can believe it there are actually no air/heat vents past the front dash. None under the seats, in the ceiling, or in the back. We use ours primarily to transport rescue animals and in the summer it can be quite brutal back there. Also somehow the passenger seat is considerably less comfortable than the driver's seat.
Aren't there standard vents under the front seats for the rear?
Not in ours. Think about the system. Where do you select it? And i have physically looked.
@@williamnabinger9830 I rebuilt several Gen 2/3's that have ducts there. I'll check on Gen 5's.
I have an ‘18 3.6R and I’ll add some issues I’ve noticed. 1. The infotainment screen is glossy. Try viewing the backup camera display when the sun is beating on the screen. Before this Outback I owned a VW Sportwagen and that infotainment screen was matte which was perfect for viewing at any angle in the sun. 2. Maps detection of audio input while driving. I think I speak clearly yet this system NEVER gets my audio input correct. Not only is it off, it’s waaaaay off. 3. The entire center front display does not allow for mounting of a phone holder. There is not enough space to stick an adhesive to the dash. The vents are pretty small and move too easily to hold a vent clip well esp with bigger phones. This leaves you with the option of using a windshield mounted holder. 4. The cup holders could be a couple inches deeper. As is, my standard, 16 oz. disposable plastic water bottle jostles around in there.
Overall I love my car but would love it more if Subaru fixed those design/comfort issues.
Really?? No mention of the annoying CVT transmission? It feels like a rebounding rubber band when you try to accelerate hard- it's awful.
Oh man you probably shouldn't watch my other videos.
I love my Subie. Best car ever!
And this is why I got a 2017 2.5 with a manual transmission. Have little confidence in the x-mode system and the CVT
Are you in Canada? We don't have the option of a manual transmission for the United States.
Do you have any footage of yours off road or in snow? I am curious how a manual open diff wonder would handle those scenarios.
bruceyyyyy yes In Canada. But they stopped offering them in manual in 2018+ models.
I don't have any footage but if I have an opportunity to record something useful I'll post it
Appreciate it!
My 3.6R’s gas mileage averages around 20 with a rack on it during the winter. City driving mostly with some highway
Mine too, even with oversized 245/65/17 tires and an LPAventure lift.
2014 could tow 3300 lbs. 2015 it dropped to 1100. What went wrong.
That's not true. Mine is rated at 3000.
bruceyyyyy - Try turning off the traction control. Traction control derates the engine HP to prevent wheel spin/slip in normal conditions. But it will also cause the car to stall on off road uphills when more HP is needed. Also the Subaru is not a Jeep Rubicon. It is a compromise design of on road and off road capabilities. Even the Jeep Rubicon sometimes needs a Warn winch to pull them out of traction disasters.
I have the 2018 Premium Outback and get 26 city and 33 highway, which is very respectable for an AWD car. The "Eyesight" nanny nags are for old foggies like me (70yrs) to keep us out of trouble. :-)
Thanks for the heads up! Traction control was off in every video. X mode was likely engaged in all of them as well.
and be ready to pay Jeep repair bills!
From what I can tell it does better with Xmode off too when it stalls like that.
Eyesight is great for the younger crowd as well that seem to be texting or playing games on their phone while driving! it keeps them from drifting out of their Lane and also from rear-ending the car in front of them when they are not paying attention.
You can disable traction control in X mode? I didn't know that.
The spare tire issue really sucks
3:17 I’d be happy knowing there is more oil protecting my engine against premature wear. I see this as a bonus. Regular oil changes are the lowest cost in maintaining your vehicle with the highest return on your investment. I do agree with the beeping annoyance. Seems our world has gone “beep crazy” with backup alarms so loud that you often can’t even see the vehicle that you are being warned about. Uggghhh.
Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers.
1 major flaw I see on 2016 Outback is the inability to adjust the temp control knob when you're just letting the outside air flow into the car. You can only adjust the temp by turning on the system, and then turning it off. The DIRECTION of the air flow can be adjusted with the center air flow selector. Don't know if this has been improved upon in later years.
It isn't an issue in my 2019 so I think it was improved.
The opposite spin problem was what made me never want another Subaru ever again. The first one I drove did this all the time; in the snow, on level wet grass, trying to get up a 1" concrete seam in ice. It drove me crazy every time I got stuck on level ground with 2 wheels just spinning.
I feel you on fuel economy, I'm currently driving an FJ Cruiser and my 1.5 mile work commute I average 9 mpg. If the temp slips below 20f I get 8 mpg. It is just horrendous on short hops where the engine never gets to full temp. I also feel you on the oil, The FJ takes 5.49 qt. yup it takes decimal qt.
The 2020+ Outback now has X-mode which eliminates this issue.
My biggest complaint: stupid CVT transmission. It is slow, weak, and won't be able to take much abuse. This car also got bigger and heavier which made it more slow.
It probably does better than a ford escape in terms of mpgs. Those turbos in the Escape suck back gas and the awd is always on when you acclerate you cant turn it on or off.
I am going to hang on to my manual 6-speed 4th generation. It's still a little weak, but the stickshift makes that ever so much more bearable. Sure wish the new ones were available with manual transmissions. The CVT just takes all the life out of the car.
fog lights is fixable in settings
As someone else mentioned - Australia gets a full sized spare. My 2015 Outback came with 225/60 R18 Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport. There is not much space on each side which could be a problem if you change to larger rolling diameter tyre. I'm now running a slightly wider 235 width tyre and there is plenty of depth for that. I believe our right hand drive models are sourced from Japan but I doubt there would be any difference in the size and shape of the spare wheel well?
How do i get rid of the high pitched low volume noise from the glove box area ?
Anyone ? My friends 2016 makes a high pitched, high frequency tone that seems to change pitch w/engine rpm.
Wtf is that ? Starts as soon as its running and doesnt stop till car is shut off. Its not the engine. Almost like if we hooked up an old cb radio w/no filter and it gets like an altinator sound in cb speaker.
But there is no cb and its not coming from car speakers.
She bought it used w\20,000 miles. I am her back yard mechanic.. I have noticed a white paint mark on the altinator pully ? Maybe alt was replaced but cant figure out this low volume high picthed chime from glove box area. Any input would be great
Over allb pretty nice ride shes got. Just wish we could locate this sound and eliminate it
I have not had to do anything to this car cept brakes and oil so far 60,000
I'm not familiar. Could you possibly post a video and link it?
I also haven't done anything other than gas and oil. Still riding factory brakes front and rear at 60k
@@bruceyyyyy i would, if i knew how, lol, but i dont even think you'd be able to hear it on video,. You can drown out the high pitched sound w/stock srereo volume at 01.
But, doesnt stop me from wondering what it is, or asking her how her dogs enjoy that sound the whole time you drive. Must drive them crazy.
Thank you for the quick reply, much appreciated. I'll sub, besides, id like to know more about the car.
Im sure I'll be getting to that timing belt in another 30k. Looks straight foward, easy to get at.
Btw, she changed the brakes being very proactive. The clips were barely contacting the rotors.
Her last couple cars just fell apart from lack of maint. Plus they were $hitty cars to begin w. As ive been told, this is why she got a subaru this time around. And i have to agree its. Better than others shes had.
In fact, kinda like the car
And ive always driven old jeeps. Im sure comments will be heading my way cause im about to say its probably better on a snowy STREET than my jeep is. Its longer, wider, and its center of gravity is much lower. Allowing it to brake/stop easier and certainly corner safer.
Geez, i think i should go look at used subarus
@@keithcerce8445 Good news! No Gen 5 2015-2019) needs regular timing belt maintenance.
The EZ36 (3.6) and FB25 (3.5) both have a timing chain that is good the life of the vehicle.
I like older Jeeps. I think they're great. I just feel daily driving one is a bit like driving a skid steer to work. Awesome, yes... But a bit much.
How old Jeep we talking?
CJ 5, CJ7, YJ or TJ?
@@keithcerce8445 Something that high frequency screams electronic to me. Like a capacitor going bad. But what it is in I have no idea.
You complain too much. The beeps are annoying? Stay in your lane or use your blinker and the lane departure warning beep will not occur. And the oil gripe... dude get over it.
Video was just a test homie to prove adding the word Hate to the video title gets a lot more views due to you fan boys and it worked. Trust me, Bruce doesnt hate this car
Actually the beeper volume can be turned down to a minimum or you can turn them off. With mine on minimum volume I don't even hear them most of the time
Do you not find it odd that a 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 requires 5.5 quarts of oil and a 3.6 EZ36 H6 requires 6.9?
bruceyyyyy - but your Subaru six is not a V, it's a Flat. I'm just not sure these are so easily compared from an engineering standpoint?
I had my 2014beep at me about a lane departure while I driving on the beach. That was good laugh, but seriously this thing beeps like crazy.
Gas mileage really sucks i own a 2019 limited with 10,000 and i have to go to the dealer because the antifreeze reservoir goes empty every 2000 miles and service say is ok don’t get fooled with that subaru family comercial all subaru dealers are just a franchise they don’t have mechanics only service people that don’t even know how a car works if your car to be checked by a real mechanic it will take months because they don’t have mechanics and they have to schedule one wich it will take forever also no loaner cars because to many recalls on some cars this one is going to be a lemon law candidate
I lift up my hat for this outback
Very nice crossover actually.
Thank you my friend for this video
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
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My H6 gets 19 in town and more on the Highway. Mixed driving, right now, with a Thule box on top, my trip meter says 22.8 mpg over the last 1600 miles.
It’s a 6 cylinder AWD that is averaging over 20 mpg. And my rig is a 2013. Dude, that’s a positive, not a negative, in my book.
Full size 4x4 pickup trucks get those kind of numbers.
Interesting to see the intent of that traction control. Every time I'm off road in my 2015, it just gets in the way and I turn it off.
Always do that offroading unless you're going faster around corners then leave it on. What he was doing it should have been off 100%
What tires @ 0:06? Looks like BF Goodrich All-Terrain, but what size specifically?
Agree with you... the car should only beep at you as soon as you turn it on if it needs to be immediately rev'd and driven. Most cars need 2 to 10 seconds for oil to get to the top of the engine and should not beep before that. In the older versions you could remove the beeper under the steering column in the transmission circuit board (at least for the manual outbacks). But idk where the beeper is in the new outbacks. I think it is integrated into the car head unit, dashboard, and speakers.
245/65/17 BFG KO2
@@bruceyyyyy Any rubbing or trimming? 29.5" is a pretty impressive size.
I wonder if tire size voids the warranty - like some bs like too much stress on the transmission.
@@lifeisgood070 No rubbing on stock wheels.
Minor rubbing when braking and turning with the methods.
Recently bought a 2022 Outback Wilderness and that solves #1 #3 and #4
I totally agree with all the beeping of #2. What makes it even worse, things I want to default to ON (after turning it on) default to OFF (like Auto Vehicle Hold) and things I want to default OFF (after turning off) default to ON. So frustrating!
Great video and I loved the footage of #1, very good camera work!
For the warning sound you can turn it off in settings. #2 solved
@@ifillam7511 Bonus, after getting the newest TSB (for the touchscreen) they made AVH a perminant on/off icon right on the home screen. The TSB was great and fixed other things making it simpler and easier to see with aging eyes.
I bought a brand new 2017 Subaru Outback and it was the biggest POS of
any car I've ever owned. We sold it after 8 months as the new Subarus
are nothing like they use to be. See those bogus marketing adds where 4
dudes have kayaks or bikes on the back driving thru the
mountains?.....4 bikes on the back with 4 adults and you are way over
the max load for the MPG inspired fragile suspension which throws off
the rear camber and eats your tires. Do a search for "bald rear tires
on my Subaru after road trip" as the forums are full of outdoorsy people
like us who thought this would make a decent ski, bike or kayak car for
our family. Every time we drove it my wife or I said, "damn I hate
this car". Nothing about the new ones are rugged enough for going off
road but they are ok for an elderly couple that just wants something for
going to the grocery store. If you want a good vehicle to do what
people wished an Outback would do, get a Toyota Highlander. Now that is
a vehicle we love!
What's funny is I've owned a 2000 Subaru, a 2006, a 2013,, a 2015, and a 2017.
The 2017 is easily the best for capacity, capability, comfort, and reliability.
I'm glad you like the Highlander though! It's another similar vehicle worth checking out.
@@bruceyyyyy yeah we wanted to love it as we had Subis growing up in Tahoe and we never buy new but splurged on this one thinking we'd keep it for 20 years. After 8 months of frustration (3 months traveling around Colorado skiing), we cut our losses and traded in for the Toyota.
gas mileage can't be good with these tires ;) ... i switched off my lane departure warning, however car beeps for a reason, can be easily avoided if the driver pays more attention to driving
My dads only complaint is the 4 cylinder and the CVT transmission
Your car is so new. Your problems are not the true problems. Consider torque converter or fan mode actuator failures shortly ... these are problems ...
This video is meant more so as a review for those considering buying the car new. Issues that are rarely talked about in suck up reviews but are still worth knowing for the consumer.
@@bruceyyyyy Sure, but finally you will love or hate that car ...
I had an '07 2.5i Outback with manual transmission. I still want to see a comparison in off road performance between a manual Outback and the latest CVT Outback. My money is on the manual with low range
If you check some of my newer videos I have a 2005 OBXT on and show the differences between the 05 and the 17.
My 2013 stickshift outback does not have low range (to my knowledge) but it's a way way quicker and more connected car than my wife's CVT
Complain too much ride bicycle bro
Thank you
I agree on a road this car beeps too much. Also eyesight is so unreliable, sometimes even adaptive cruise will just turn off on it's own because those eyes don't see
Thank you for the video. With respect to the gas mileage, do you do the city driving on the all-terrain tires too? If yes, I suspect overall fuel economy would improve on OEM tires (all seasons).
I think the reason I get such lame mileage is the conditions I drive. Short city trips. Lots of stop and go. Less than 2 mile commute.
I am sure the AT tires are a factor.
#1. I had a 2003 Outback that went everywhere. The 2017 got stuck in my yard. 2#.Backing up with a trailer slams the brakes on even when I've shut off the sensor( unless it resets itself), but It works after the initial brake jam.
3#. Looking back through the car backing up. Hallelujah for the backup camera.
4# G D electronics that cause a parasitic draw on the battery. Even non-oem batteries get killed!
5#. Thin body panels that dent and scratch just looking at them. All the plastic in the interior too!
Probably more than 5 things I hate about the Outback. I've had several Subaru's over the past 25 years, and this is the last. Subaru can eat a turd!
I wonder what's up. I had a 2000 Subaru Outback with Interco SSR mud tires as c the Gen 5 should go further on All Terrain tires. It also went through 6 or 7 windshields and was fairly easy to dent.
My guess is the 2020 model will go along way towards solving the gas mileage problem by replacing the 3.6 model with a smaller sized turbo engine. Still, the smooth power of the 3.6 is a joy to drive under any conditions.
Greg Dietz it’s because it’s truly balanced and less work per cylinder. Great motor.
It will probably get the same turbo four the Ascent has, but as an option. I'm guessing the 2.5 will still be around, as the new Forester also kept it with the new redesign.
I've heard the same thing. I got a 2019 3.6R because after having a turbo for several years, please give me normally aspirated power. No lag, especially when off road. I'm good with dimished mpg, but still get 22+ around town and 30 on the hwy. Very acceptable for a six cylinder.
As for the spare, you knew that before buying the car. You don’t like it, don’t buy it. I hate
Subarus. They’re ugly, noisy and full of hard plastic inside that scratches easily. It won’t start when it’s very cold because some cheap sensor froze. I don’t understand why 25% of them are sold to lesbians also.
0:42 lmao subaru does not have differential lock
I have a 2014 Outback, and my biggest complaint is the short roof rack span. Look at 23 seconds into the video - event thought the rails run from the front to the rear of the car, the usable length of the roof rack is incredibly short. If you want to mount any type of crossbar system to carry kayaks, SUPs, etc., the amount of spacing you can achieve between the front and rear cross mount bars is really tiny. Compare that to the Forester which splits the roof rack into 2 sections, allowing for a wider (and more stable) "footprint" for a roof rack system.
I think the Outback is designed this way to allow for the switchable rail system - the rails pivot to allow you to use them as regular roof rails or as cross bars. While this is nice if you have a single board to carry on your roof, it isn't ideal for aftermarket rack systems (like Thule).
This is interesting
The 2015 has a slot in the rails so you can mount it further back if need be. It also has integrated tie down loops.
Does the 2014 not have that option?
@@bruceyyyyyInteresting - on closer look, I can see the extra slots in this video. But to answer your question - no, the 2014 model doesn't have those slots. Here's a youtube video with a closeup of the 2014 rack (33 seconds in): ua-cam.com/video/Eb-k4Edhkh0/v-deo.html
I loved the honorable mention. The amount of times people have told me I have a headlight out because of that turn feature. It's functional for unlit winding backroads, though.
You know there’s a button to turn the SRF off, right?
Love the turning headlights on our winding country roads. You really can see what's approaching easier.
what's with the fog lights going bonkers at the 4:30 hill climb?
That's a factory feature.
in australia my 2015 outback came with a full sized spare !
What size is it?
225/60R18 100 h @@bruceyyyyy
That's the same as US. I wonder what's different?!
Because we aren't allowed anything useful here in the US
when i get chance i will pull all the rubbish out off the back of the car and take a photo @@bruceyyyyy
You don’t take an Outback actually any Subaru serious off-roading; leave that for the 4Runner or Wrangler. So in short your video is a thumbs down.
Do you think what's shown here is serious off road?
I love my 2010 Outback 2.5, wouldn't trade it for anything.
I have a 2013 3.6 and I never want to give it up!
It's never gonna let you down!
Same with my Forester! It's never gonna give me the run around and desert me.
Do you still love it? I just bought one primarily for car camping and I'm reading so many complaints and bad things it's giving me a headache 🙃
One more thing I would ad, the CVT transmission, I am worried about the reliability.
Why? Many have made 300k.
@@bruceyyyyy I am glad to hear that--I would love to have received the wrong info. So many places I have looked have advised me to steer clear of the CVT and WELCOME input that this is not the case. Fact is Bruce, my wife LOVES the 2016 Outback she just test drove yesterday. Loves the body style, the internal features, the ergonomics, the mileage, the solid body, the solid reputation. As far as I cam concerned, if you have a positive view of the reliability of the CVT, then all all I have to say is "preach brother, preach"
I even have a video detailing why the CVT gets a bad reputation. "Why you're wrong about the CVT" Check it out of you get time. (:
@@bruceyyyyy I also believe in multiple inputs, my brother, just today also spoke up and told me why he likes the CVT that he has on his car. So see, that is TWO good inputs--she may end up buying the car after all. Thank you Bruce. PS I will look at that video--right now.
It’s a car, nothing else. I love mine, especially in snow conditions
A factory full size tire will definitely fit, just from a Legacy, the car on which the Outback is based. And if you’re planning on going off-
road, just buy a Toyota 4Runner, please. I’ve damaged my Outback transmission performing similar stunts;(
But every 4 Runner I've driven is super boring to drive the 90 percent of the time it's on the road.
bruceyyyyy my stock XT Outback is super boring compared to my modified Mustang GT;)
That's fair. Is yours a 5.0? I dig.
We've been talking about getting a Bronco.
bruceyyyyy 4.6
bruceyyyyy yes, the Bronco!
I’m dying laughing when he talks about the sounds 🤣🤣🤣
Only 1 thing I truly hate is that GD CVT transmission! Im seriously considering buying a WRX and swapping the drive train...nothing beats a manual transmission!!
get a german car then you know the subaru is a dream
Get a German car and know what a money pit it is! No problems with our Outback after 12,000 miles. (That's 20,000 km for those of you who use that funny metric system.)
A german car? What bank do you own? Plus you need a degree in mechanical engineering to repair them. No thanks. Over engineered vehicles with too much redundancy built in. Guarenteed to fail, and cost a fortune to repair. NO THANKS. I had an Audi... Sold it too.
i belive the subaru is a great car but it allso made in Japan
My Outback is made in Indiana.
Goodness I would hope you don't have any problems after 12k miles... Lol that's nothing get back to us after 75k miles.
Bruceyyyy if those are your worst criticisms of the Outback then it makes me very happy that I just purchased one. 1. I don't ever plan on using it off road as you use yours; my idea of putting it though its paces is taking it on a long 700 mile plus road trip!! Subarus appeal to me not for their off-road prowess but for it's stability on slippery wet and winter roads. 2. I don't mind the chirps--it's part of what makes the vehicle safe. 3. The fuel economy I'm getting in northern NJ is excellent for the 3.6R--i'm getting about 25 in the mixed city/highway driving I do around here. 4. The oil is the oil is the oil . . . I have mine done by the garage--no tools, space or interest in doing it myself. But is it really such a hardship to have an extra container of oil around? You'll have at most 2 at any one time, unless you really stock up when it's on sale. But if you do that then so what? Aren't you used to having extra oil containers around anyway? 5. I agree totally that it's a shame that you can't put a full-size spare in the tire well. But given that many cars nowadays don't even come with a spare tire, I'm happy that I at least get a donut. It's a much bigger problem of course if you want to use your outback off road, as you do. Loved the video and your closing sentiment.
I have a follow up video to this one as well. No one ever watches it. Lol
I made this because after owning one for years a few things irked me and I listed them here.
I am obviously happy with the car (it's the first thing I say in the video) but that doesn't mean it's fault less either.
The 2.5 seems to get excellent gas mileage! Very happy with the mileage it gets
will schultz agreed, I get 37-40 mpg on Scottish country and mountain roads 😀
Driving largely highway, my 2.5i is getting a displayed 31.6mph, but M/G at the pump is closer to 29mpg. More power, torque, trailer capacity, and 4wd, compared to my 28mpg Saturn Vue I upgraded from.
I get 27 highway 18-19 city
Only thing I don't like about Subaru is the whynning transmission noise. It never shuts up like a regular transmission.
You forgot a beep, when gettting out of the car with it running and the key fob in your pocket.
I love how I have a solid minute of beeps and still forgot some.
2015 Outback 2.5 - In Minnesota and below zero weather - the heater vent for the driver is very poor - the little motor or the venting just don't produce enough heat for the drivers side ! I don't mind the beeps - alarms but if you are stuck in traffic that little motor will not produce enough heat and it's a no brainer for me - I will pay for the extra gas in a larger engine or more cylinders next time.
Hi Keith...2016 2.5 limited with the auto-climate control here in Minnesota...it's been adequate on ours entering our fourth winter. Unless there's a difference in trim levels on the heater or there was a fix after 2015 (or you live in Embarrass--LOL) , doesn't sound right.
In my 2015 one of the things you did not mention was how much the center screen gets dust and how there is no sun shield to block glare on it. Totally chuckled myself when you mentioned the beeping. 🙂
I love this car though. It has been awesome.
i took my 2019 subie impreza for a car wash a couple days ago and when the guys got done cleaning the inside not even 5 minutes later there was dust on the screen like it was never cleaned!! i thought i was dirty but glad its not only me!
Have a 2015 and I can never figure out how the screen looks dust. I see I’m not the only one. Also the glare on that same screen.
The 6th Gen models (basic and premium models) do not come with a hatch release button on the dash. And the release button on the key only locks and unlocks the hatch.
Hah! I have a 2015 outback with the eye sight and I laughed so hard at the beeps. It's true.
Same here. You learn to minimize the beeps. Lol
what ca you say about the TFL's testing off the subaru outback
Who?
@@bruceyyyyy TFL CAR they review cars they sis a nad review if the awd system of subaru
Those guys are kinda morons when it comes to subies
Just sell it and buy a tractor or armored vehicle if you wish to drive of road . I am happy with my 2015 outback It’s very convenient Constructed , Dependable strong on Snow Road. Completely disagree with you
1:37... that's incredible... I was just thinking today about getting an Outback, and was wondering if it would be able to handle Corkscrew pass in Colorado, and then I saw this! Thanks!
I have a 2020 Outback XT and it's a beast. Good gas mileage and can go over any hill, mountain, rain or snow can't stop it. I do agree with the video about the beeps, but you can turn them off. 👍🏼
My 3.6 gets 21 around town and 26+ on the hwy. I carry about 400 lbs. constantly and run a 235/65-17r tire that’s heavy as hell and they are great! Try a true dual exhaust, K&N filter and a chip. You’ll love the results.
I'm getting that on the highway with 245s.
I think it's just the type of city conditions I'm driving in.
I thought the 3.6R comes with 18 Inch wheels...
It does. Changing the wheels is common.
It's awd system is not for crawling but for offroad rally speed with keeping traction
Nobody should ever abuse a great car like you do. It is not a rock climbing Jeep. I love my 17 3.5R great mileage great on Montana icy roads, all around great auto.
If compared with american cars, it is a pretty good car. But it's far away from being a great car. The interieur is typical japanese Mickey Mouse style. Aweful.
My wife would kill me if I ever drove her Outback like the one in the video was driven! Lucky for me, I have a Silverado LTZ and a Wrangler Rubicon for those times I feel the need for a little offroad time.
This looks as though you are asking the car to do things it was not designed for. I have two 2019 Foresters (Premium i) to accomodate my back (DISH syndrome) and it really works with great back support - front and back seats. The 4 cylinder engine delivers about 30 mpg in mixedd local driving. The hatch on one did not open properly. A quick trip to the dealer. The service manager told my wife: "Don't go anywhere." In and out in 15 minutes after a quick adjustment.