Test Drive Of The 2024 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT - Is This The Trim You Should Buy?

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2025

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  • @devilefan
    @devilefan Місяць тому +2

    I finally got my outback Exactly one month ago (11-1-24) after waiting a little over three years since I worked at a Subaru dealership.... the first time I drove an outback it totally sold me and changed my whole outlook on what I wanted to get eventually.... my take on the outback is that it is a crossover, between a station wagon and a SUV.... there were so many things that sold me on getting an outback, starting first and foremost with the safety features, which Subaru does not put a price tag on and I appreciate that.... among other things that were big sellers for me was the station wagon presence it gives, the overall driving ability it has, comfort, utility, and just so many other aspects, too many to keep listing.... needless to say, I don't regret at all finally getting my outback, and I can say it was truly worth the wait.... I see and hear a lot of reviewers talking about 0-60 times and giving negative reviews about the pick up and speed of the outback, and in my opinion, that is an absolutely ridiculous "test " to rate this on.... if you're looking for speed and acceleration, or 0-60 times, then maybe you should think about buying a Mustang or a Corvette or something in that category, the outback is not and was not built with speed in mind, it was built with practicality, comfort, and above all safety in mind... sure from a standstill, a Mustang or similar type of car is going to blow my doors off without much effort, but let's do that same type of test on a snow covered road and see, who comes out on top in that one, I can pretty much assure you it won't be the Mustang, or let's go trekking down some dirt roads or trails and see which one comes out the other end without being towed out , which is why I don't feel a 0-60 test is relevant for this car... if you're looking for speed and/or to show off, then by all means a Mustang, Corvette, or a challenger is the car for you, however, if you are looking for comfort, versatility, utility, capability, and above all safety, then look into an outback like I did, or any Subaru for that matter

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 Рік тому +11

    There are those who are somewhat reluctant to call it a lifted station wagon, but the fact of the matter is that a lifted station wagon with a capable AWD system is a good concept.

    • @TC1Z2L3
      @TC1Z2L3 11 місяців тому +1

      Exactly why I own 2 Outbacks. It's really the last in a long line Japanese sedan based wagons: Camry, Accord, Maxima, Legacy, Civic, Corolla all used to have wagon versions. With the AWD and turbo of the XT, the Outback really is the best and most capable of the Japanese Sport Wagon heritage.

  • @randyreynolds1045
    @randyreynolds1045 Рік тому +3

    Really great all around vehicle❤

  • @shedder1104
    @shedder1104 Рік тому +3

    Nice job on your videos!

  • @OneDriveautoreviews
    @OneDriveautoreviews Рік тому +2

    no issues with reliability of the 2.4 I have a 2020 limited xt... regular unleaded gets 23.5 combined after 25,000 miles

  • @FordEnthusiast413
    @FordEnthusiast413 Рік тому +1

    Great review! Love the Outback!! This would be the model I would get!!!

  • @TechGently
    @TechGently 8 місяців тому +1

    Plus-It has a Luxury drive feeling more than the Forester had (I have/had both). Minus-Spongy on the XT even, hit the gas and it moves, but there's that split second delay that Turbo or not the CVT still makes. Head unit is slow, when you've turned off the engine, the music keeps playing, very annoying. Eyesight errors start to come in around 10k miles in, then solves itself but this might be a few days, beyond that you'll need to take it in to get recalibrated ($300-$600, or under warranty under 36k). Plus is the sunroof, like it more than the Forester's large panoramic roof, let's be honest if you're the one driving you're not going to see that much anyway. This car also can run off-road like nobody's business. One thing I like about the XT Onyx is the built in Nav (esp in California), and the main display which gives you everything you need, in fact you can turn off the 11" Head unit . (Nav, Radio, etc, all there). Forester didn't have that, and it's wroth the extra 2k or so if you get the Outback Premium trim I think? Wish I had gotten the base engine, XT sucks gas though, afraid to use the paddle shifters and see the needle move, especially when gas is $6 a gallon. 22mpg average if I'm lucky. Kudos to American workers, fit and finish is good (made in Indiana/Engine made in Japan).

  • @planetfabulous5833
    @planetfabulous5833 11 місяців тому +1

    Boston men are the yummiest - I'm subscribing!

  • @danielkimcpa
    @danielkimcpa 8 місяців тому +1

    The heated seats with StarTex don’t get hot enough compared to other Outback models.

    • @RareGenXer
      @RareGenXer 6 місяців тому

      Wow, that's something I didn't think about. It gets bitter cold where I live. I grew up with vinyl seats and they were always the worst. Seating surfaces were always: Vinyl -> cloth - > leather. Rebranding vinyl as "StarTex" means nothing. Plastic seats are plastic seats. Rock hard cold in the winter and sticky hot in the summer. It's by far the biggest reason I'm hesitant to get an Onyx because I love everything else about it.

  • @WatchTheJoeChannel
    @WatchTheJoeChannel Рік тому +4

    I still worry about the reliability of the 2.4 turbo. What's your thoughts on that?

    • @Mrjazzzery
      @Mrjazzzery 10 місяців тому

      Boxer is already iffy and then inducing power to it is questionable I still want one

    • @tone3560
      @tone3560 8 місяців тому +2

      Regardless of brand, turbo equals more parts, more heat, more strain on engine. I would say if you plan only to keep it till 100k miles and trade that maybe feasible. If you want to drive it for 10years plus 200k+ I would say the base non-turbo engine will get that longevity with ease.

    • @Mrjazzzery
      @Mrjazzzery 8 місяців тому

      I got one I love it I’ll with about the issues when I have them

  • @kippywylie
    @kippywylie 4 місяці тому

    Have you found the synthetic leather seats in the 2024 Limited to be somewhat uncomfortable on longer drives? This week I drove 3 hours and it's more painful than my older 2015 Premium with cloth seats.

  • @bobdillard4913
    @bobdillard4913 11 місяців тому

    Shares a platform with the Forester?

    • @BostonAutoBlog
      @BostonAutoBlog  11 місяців тому

      Yup. In fact all Subarus except the BRZ are built on Subaru’s Global Platform

  • @HeatherEmerson-g6d
    @HeatherEmerson-g6d Рік тому

    Do you have to use premium gas for the XT/

  • @norbertmaron3635
    @norbertmaron3635 Рік тому +1

    What kind of gas mileage does this vehicle your driving get on the highway if your going a long long distances driving most of your time..😊😊😂😂

    • @16kristina
      @16kristina 8 місяців тому

      It's great actually I have a touring xt going from TX to northern CA, my longest time driving no stop was between 7 & 8 I had to stop because I needed to pee so bad lol didn't even realize I was driving that long