I think a car that gets me to work no matter the weather or road conditions, carries a couple of large shaggy dogs with aplomb, and is still going strong after 227,000 miles is pretty damn cool.
The only thing my wife's subaru fails at is driving in 2 feet of snow and towing 10k. But i also do neither in my F150. We only disagreed on whether it should be an outback or a forester.
TeamJoMo it’s not pointless, that little screen version of your car is supposed to be a 1:1 representation. The point is for it to be as realistic as possible. How is that pointless
@@CorkyBravo I agree. The adaptive cruise uses a lot of engine braking when possible, so the brakes on the display are there to tell you when it's actually using the brakes. If you turn the adaptive cruise control fully off then the car doesn't show up in the display at all.
Doug that light is courtesy light to find the door handle in dark areas like a garage or outside at night. Same thing for the ascent, and all the other models. Try testing cars at night. All their interiors really pop.
My wife's forester had this and I was upset that my outback didn't have it. I plan on upgrading them. They're also bright enough to light up the floor enough to make sure you have solid ground underneath you. It's a nice option to get
Doug doesnt make millions of views on this channel by saying things that are true He gets them by assuming/guessing what something is without any real knowledge, then just saying it with such confidence and with a condescending tone that everyone believes it to be true.
@@levihutchison166 I'm so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't fall for his schtick. He's still entertaining but his knowledge of car features is really abysmal for someone who makes a living off car-feature UA-cam videos. It's quite embarrassing yet adds entertainment value in a slightly cringey kind of way.
The Subaru light is actually not just for decoration. It acts like a pool light, meaning it lights the ground beneath the driver and passenger door when illuminated.
@@TechGently now that was just evil considering that we just had a 4 day storm. 14” of solid snow at my location followed by mixed mess. On the generator for 3 days.
the back of the fold forward seats are now covered in plastic.. that's cool. he mentioned the 4cylinder turbo got "260hp"... but didn't mention they got rid the V6...
I thought that was a cool feature on my 2014 as well, until I realized all my aftermarket Yakima bike and ski carriers wouldn't work with it. I hope they remedied that situation. Either Subaru or Yakima.
@@inTruthbyGrace I was hoping he'd take it on the freeway and tell us if it felt underpowered. I've read a lot of comments that the previous years really needed a turbo on the H4s. If it can get H6 power on 4 cylinders, totally cool.
@@brianeyre8588 As I understand it, the OEM Subaru racks are made by Thule. At least they chose one of the two leading manufacturers, rather than launching their own proprietary style that doesn't work with either one. But it really is disappointing if you've already committed to Yakima.
10:21 As the owner of a 2017 Subaru Outback, that brake light animation is helpful when adaptive cruise control is on and you can see when your car is braking
Doug: Those lights in the side view mirror actually light up most of the side of the car and the ground at night! Not just decoration. They also denote that the car has auto-dimming side mirrors. (One of my favorite features on my 2016 Forester XT.
Agreed as an Outback owner he didn't quite get the whole package on why this vehicle is EVERYWHERE and I mean I'd believe they gave the car out at the DMV here in Colorado! You can adjust the tires on this outback and there is nothing it can't do, just about. Off road it does much much better than people want to believe! I rescued by brother in law on a closed/snow-packed trail in the mountains! I mean REALLY I was able to get to a jacked up F-150 Z74 or something like that. I even had guys on 4-wheelers remarking....wait you made it out here in THAT?! On jeep trails you get a LOT of looks when an outback comes strolling by but it does the job. Now there are places it cannot go! (Blackbear pass is an example) BUT it can do 99% of what I need it to and I have driven in a blizzard her w 65mph winds and 2in a min accumulation. Car handles FINE!!
@@timfoote6919 I agree with everything you've said related to their prevalence in CO. And the low cool factor is a large indicator that Doug does not spend much time around outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, etc.) Among those people (myself included) this car is Gold. I'd give it a 10/10 cool factor if it came in a manual option, but without a manual I can't be fully on board so I'll give it a 7/10. Still, I consider this a great, very cool car with bonus points over many of its competitors for the balance of off road capability, fuel economy, and its longer, wagon shape makes it much better for sleeping in.
The deal breaker on Outback is a start /stop feature, or rather the fact that it can't be permanently disabled. I rented 2 cars with this feature and I hate it.... Otherwise I could be having one on my driveway...
Where have you been? My 2014 Forester had those little lights on the mirrors. Like the previous commenter said, they light up the side of the car and the ground beneath the doors.
This is also for replacement issues. The aftermarket cannot brand those parts otherwise they can get sued (like it's going to stop them from manufacturing) So when a car mirror doesn't light up like that or any part that doesn't have a Subaru logo stamped on it, you'll know it's not an OEM part.
That's funny, I literally just got an XC60 after planning to get a 2020 Touring XT for over 10 months. Volvo was a bit more in cost but the luxury features beat the Outback handedly. Gas milage is around the same but the real clincher was that infotainment system. It's just garbage on the Outback, which i had overnight, sub-menu after sub-menu and laggy response. The 'Sensus' system or whatever Volvo calls it is one of the better and most-responsive systems I've ever seen. I know Geely owns them but they're still Swedish and seem to be mostly left alone, they're a lot more luxurious than they were just a few years ago and seem able competitors with the German brands to me!
@@Scythan In the news last year, Volvo announced they would soon be dropping ALL internal combustion engines and instead focus on electric vehicles. Have you heard anything about this since?
Gregory Parrott They didn’t succeed? I expect the whole industry will have to adapt to electricity at some point. Toyota said to hell with batteries and is banking on fuel cells with the Mirai. Other than that I think it’s clear the industry is figuring out what the future looks like. Ideas will be thrown at the wall til something sticks. Assume only that it must be at least as easy and convenient as present as I don’t see consumers going backwards
I drive a chinese car called Faw x80, it has on screen controls for the ac and basically the same screen this car has, it's no where as bad as this one.
I think Doug needs to modify his score to categorize vehicles and not overall score. How are you gonna compare the fun factor of a 911 gt4 vs the fun factor of a Escalade. You really cannot. My point is adjust the score based on other vehicles in its class. Or relatively similar vehicles
@__________________ the Onyx does but the other trims, no. Onyx is the most off-roady. For example the other trims that have X mode have a regular X mode but the Onyx has dual X mode
So, the Subaru logo mirror lights are actually for nighttime as you approach your car, and it lights up the door and the ground below it. I love it on mine! Super handy!
It also lets you know that it recognized the key fob without you having to dig it out of your pocket or purse. Approach the car, the light goes on and when you reach for the door handle, it unlocks. Much more helpful than expected!
How the hell can you have that lag in the infotainment system in 2019????? I really can't understand. A 100$ smartphone can be more responsive than that. It's unacceptable. I believe these systems have 10 year old chipsets in them.
Val Ciobanu i work for Subaru and when I brought it up to one of the reps he seemed to be unfazed by it. Either that or he was pretending it wasn’t an issue.
Val Ciobanu Subaru is a car company... not a company that specializes in screens and $100 dollar smartphones. In other words, for that kind of money, it was not their focus.
And this is for the 2020 model year, to think that technology is going to only get faster and more responsive, yet this will still be Subaru's standard for 2020 onwards until they redesign it
Forgot one of the Outback's coolest tricks/quirks/features. The hidden, built in, inward-swinging cross bars for the roof rack. Most people who own Outbacks (and a lot of people who sell them) have no idea they even exist. There's also a neat storage spot under the trunk floor for storing the cargo cover when you don't need it.
@@mateo1726 Agreed. The biggest problem we had with our roof rack (I don't remember the brand, and our nephew now has it on his Element) was wind noise. Good lord that thing was *loud*.
The logo- light in the mirror is not just decorative. It comes on as you approach the car and it is bright enough to illuminate the door handle and your footing on the ground. Very useful for avoiding puddles!
It's sad that Doug invented his own reasoning while he was literally at a Subaru dealer and could have asked any tech or salesperson and they'd have told him. Just lazy research like most of his reviews.
"See you"reminds me of one of the basic English phrases Japanese kids learn after "good bye". I guess the engineers thought they were being cute by using the phrase.
10:30 I'll tell you why, we have an Impreza so I am speaking from experience When using adaptice cruise control and the car comes to a complete stop I often find myself looking at the console just to re-assure myself that the car is actually on brakes and stopped. It is a rather useful little detail and I am glad to have it!! It also lights up when the car brakes to slow down so you know it is responding to traffic ahead. Again, it is difficult to explain but it is amazing!
I have a 2016 Subaru Legacy and I agree it is a nice feature and attention to detail. It is about the right brightness too, not too annoying, but easy enough to notice without taking your eyes off the road
I really did not understand this review. I have a 2015 Outback and a 2021 Audi e-tron. They both have same features (seriously!!), except remote air-conditioning. He kept saying it doesn't have enough features and if you check out the e-tron review, he says it is full of features. What am I missing!? The leg room in Outback is also significantly more than the e-tron. I love both my cars and I am using e-tron as a reference point just because it is a 6 year newer car, electric, costs more than twice the money, and still has a very comparable set of features.
Pretty good @dougdemuro. But you forgot the #1 reason most people buy Subaru's - it's AWD system It's spectacular. Especially in snow and trail. It is standard in all models. Also bomb proof construction.
Doug, I like watching your videos, but you missed some big things with this one. First, the car you had was the Onyx Edition which as others have mentioned have a dual X Mode in it. also you didn't highlight the Water resistant interior that is on that edition. I am assuming it was because you bounced back and forth between two different trim levels. Another thing you missed was the roof rack and rails. You have to pay a premium on most vehicles to get the rails and the outback tucks them away on the rack so they are there when you need them. We just lost our Honda Odyssey minivan and had to make the choice, now the kids are gone, do we become part of the SUV crowd. Well the outback fit the bill, we like wagon's /minivans and SUVs to us felt like trucks so this was a great fit. Look forward to watching more videos.
Good point Eric. X mode is a HUGE part of the outback as subaru have invested big time in that feature/technology. Missing both X mode and the rails makes this review incomplete.
@@julianowen7377 Ahh... look at the lifelong Japanese car buyers. It's normal in every car except boring Japanese ones stuck with old technology that can't be tuned (e.g. vacuum power brakes, hydraulic power steering, viscous LSDs). You're impressed by two modes? My base model Chevrolet has 4: normal, sport, off-road, tow/haul.
My wife started driving Outbacks in 2015. Upgrades to the latest model every 2 years. When she made her mind up that the Outback is what she wanted I was so bummed. I thought it was boring and stupid looking. Well, I still think they're kinda stupid looking but I was wrong about everything else. These vehicles are fun as hell to drive and so dependable. Lot's of really nice features and as a bigger guy (6'3") it's comfortable drive. Can't say enough good things about Outbacks.
I would like this on my cars: knowledge of when the brakes are being applied when using adaptive cruise control -- to get a feel for how much the brakes will get worn down if you use ACC alot ...
8:28 You realize, some day, the car will say "see you" for one last time, even though the truth is, it will never see you again. That just makes me sad :(
Mr. Doug, the small light, the "decoration light" its the welcome light. It does illuminate the flooring also the open handle at the night when the driver approximately to the vehicle.
Yup, I live out in a rural area where it gets very dark. Sometimes we get home after dark and we forgot to turn on our lights outside. I bought an option package for this so we can see where we are going when we get out of the car.
I live six miles from my office, and decided to count every Outback during that stretch after seeing this video...answer, 26. If Oregon had a state car...
katnyp99 I sometimes play how many Honda Civics can I see in one drive. It’s super hard to keep track, because if you look one way, you’ll miss the ones on the other side of the road
Should have kept the V6. I have a 2019 V6 and it is an awesome engine without direct injection and turbo thus no carbon sludge or oil dilution. No engine shut off feature either.
Rob Szostak yeah I at least wish it was still an option. Like way back with the 2005 model three engine options basically 2.5, 2.5XT, and 3.0 H6. The 3.6 is a wonderful engine. I like the new 2.4 XT being more powerful than the outgoing 3.6 but the 3.6 is a really smooth and good engine. Haven’t test driven the new XT but I could only hope for it to be as smooth as the 3.6.
I really love Doug’s reviews but I think that he has really missed the mark on some of the very important features like the spectacular AWD and the off-road capability. He really didn’t do a good job highlighting the very important and cool parts about the Subi
like the free screwdriver and pin code access when going to the beach so you don't need to bring your keys. Or the Badges you get for free to put on your Subaru (6-8 weeks delivery time). Rear view camera cleaner is standard too. Great while in the snow. (I realize you posted a year ago, sorry)
Subaru: hey with our auto stop/start feature, you saved $20 in 8 years! Owner: but I’ve replaced the starter twice cause it wore out. It was hundreds of dollars each! Subaru: uhhh, but, ummm, hey! You got better gas mileage! 😟
PodrumKaleto it’s so weird that I have to look up a comment from a year ago. Now I am going to have to watch this talentless ape review the car again to figure out why I even commented on the video in the first place.
5:59 why doesn’t Doug wave back at that dude waving at him? That guy has been waving the whole video trying desperately to get Doug to pay attention to him so he can show Doug his new trophy 🏆.
Acceleration will be scored objectively, using published 0-to-60 times, in the following way: Under 3 seconds: 10 points 3.0 to 3.5 seconds: 9 points 3.6 to 4 seconds: 8 points 4.1 to 4.5 seconds: 7 points 4.6 to 5 seconds: 6 points 5.1 to 5.5 seconds: 5 points 5.6 to 6 seconds: 4 points 6.1 to 6.5 seconds: 3 points 6.6 to 7 seconds: 2 points 7.1 seconds and up: 1 point
Outback rates a 3 for acceleration, but a million-dollar supercar might rate a 1 or 2 for practicality. It's the same scale for every car, regardless of category.
@@mateo1726 I have the 2018, it has Android auto support and the AC is not on a touch screen which I prefer. My biggest issues tends to be the FM radio deciding not to come on until I go to an XM channel and back.
@@4RT1LL3RY We have a 2019 outback. From what I understand, the 2020 infotainment system adds another processor. That being said, there are a significant number of things wrong with it. I assume all to be still true. Can't change volume after start for about 10 sec, only one USB device can be active on the system (ie if you have mass storage and a phone plugged in, one will kick the other off), difference in input levels, failure to remember last input upon restart and on and on and on! I love Subaru but seriously WTF!!! my pioneer NEX 7000 from 5-6 years ago runs circles are this junk! I wish there was a aftermarket headunit that would replace it....
I own a 2021 outback. The brake lights go on in the instrument cluster center screen car image because the adaptive cruise control can slow itself without you applying the brakes and you may not know if your brake lights are on or not since you are slowing down but you are not physically pressing the brakes. Piece of mind so you know the person behind you sees you are slowing down.
@@arengovender868 I think its a good feature, because thats the one thing I would want to know when im using adaptive cruise... (I dont want to be that annoying car with break light blinking constantly on the highway)
The Subaru logo that you described as "decoration" is actually the approach light. It will light up the side of the vehicle and ground when approaching the vehicle with the key at night.
@@zacharyreynolds4303 it's pretty obvious. Especially if you've owned a Subaru.. the 2011 outback we had had a few small LEDs for visibility inside and outside of the car.
lol and then so many people in the comments are like 'BUT YOU DIDN'T MENTION THIS OTHER VERY SPECIFIC FEATURE OF THE CAR!!" Sorry but I don't have time to watch a 56 min video about a random car...
At ~8 1/2" of ground clearance, it's got a much more commanding view of the road than any sedan, but competitive view as other CUV's. Probably less than a RAV-4, but not by much.
Outback actually has more at 8.7"; current RAV4 is 8.4". I've had fwd family sedans with 6" clearance on snow tires and all seasons up mountain roads in blizzards; anything more is really not needed; unless you are actually offroading or very rural, if you get stuck, it's your fault.
@@bradkerr2798 I was so close to getting the new RAV4 but opted for the Outback instead. You're right, the Outback has .3" more ground clearance than the RAV4, but in my test drive, I really did sit higher off the ground in the RAV than the Subi. What is that attributed to? Larger wheels or lift? (Help, I'm stupid)
The brake lights on the dash screen is pretty useful. When my car is slowing down in adaptive cruise control it lets me know if it's doing it's CVT equivalent of down braking or using actual brakes. It's nice because it lets me know if I'm showing my brake lights to a car behind me vs just slowing down. It's good for when I have to make a tight merge and adaptive cruise is on. The brake lights in the dash is even on my 2016 Ouback. It's funny though because in 2016 the picture of the car is a Subaru legacy regardless if you have a Legacy or an Outback.
Who says that? He always wears 2 shirts becauze he sweats more than others. Other than that, he is a no collar shirt and no pants kind of guy. Shorts and a t shirt. A DIFFERENT shirt each time. Unsure where this info came from.
@@shawn576 Minivans have even more space than wagons, but they became uncool soccer-mom vehicles. They were replaced by cool-looking go-anywhere 4WD SUVs
@@shawn576People buy what they're sold. Wagons typically have a smaller wheelbase than SUVs, which means stricter fuel economy standards in the US. Selling bigger cars makes it easier for the manufacturers to hit CAFE numbers. So that's what they push. We're buying bigger cars because of environmental regs. It's ridiculous.
I like the way they integrated the large infotainment screen way better than the iPad thing in the upper trim Ford Explorers and a few other vehicles I’ve seen. It’s shows time and thought was put into designing it and it is a part of the car instead of just stuck to the dash.
You're not quite interpreting the "don't touch" label up on the EyeSight cameras correctly - the important part is, don't get greasy fingerprints or Windex spritzes on the lenses, when you're cleaning up the car.
@@JQB45 the exact wording in my '17 Forester Owner's Manual is Never touch the stereo camera lenses, and do not attempt to wipe or clean the lenses. Doing so could damage or soil the lens, and lead to improper system performance. If you ever touch a lens for any reason, be sure to contact a SUBARU dealer.
@@marksandstrom4248 c'mon how naive are you? these are covered by hardened glass, you'd need to ram a knife into that camera to damage it in any way. You appear to be one of those people who calls an electrician when the lighbulb goes bad
Michael Kawecki You do realise you’re the one who’s naive, correct? He literally stated what is written in the damn manual, not what his own opinion is. 😂💁🏼♀️ Besides, if Subaru say not to touch them, that means there’s a reason not to.
@@T2roxT2 umm, remind me not to let you touch my phone camera, OK? I wasn't mentioning yet, what I think myself. I do wash the inside windows of my Subaru every month or two, being careful to avoid the EyeSight cameras, and that has worked fine both in terms of EyeSight working OK and my windows being clean, for 3 years. But I can also tell you from personal experience, EyeSight can become "blind" from one smashed insect in just the wrong place on the windshield - which does NOT turn on the dashboard "OFF" warning like frost/fog. This resolves of course once you wash the outside of the windshield, but surely it also indicates that a messy poking finger or rag on the inside could indeed mess up the system. I'm betting that Subaru corporate trusts dealer mechanics about as much as they trust owners, and that if you do touch the cameras enough to mess up the system and you "contact a Subaru dealer", their fix is to plug and play new expensive hardware, not any delicate cleaning operation. But I am just guessing.
@T R Outbacks are worth their reputation. There are lots of places in CO where you see the Pilots and Rav4s parked miles below the official trailheads but at the top you see pickups, Jeeps, and Subies. I put a 2" lift kit on mine and I've made it up Imogene Pass where 4runners and Wranglers reign, and at the same time I can get 30mpg on my daily work commute with space to haul stuff in the back. Completely was worth the purchase.
J Thorsson. I’m failing to see how SUVs can’t properly off-road? Particularly since my 4Runner has been a beast and utterly reliable in everything I’ve thrown at it (40,000 miles on logging roads, seasonal roads, off-road, etc after driving to worksites).... I can see your comment making more sense if you were referring to crossovers and the like, but a body on frame SUV is just as capable off-road as any pickup of the same model year. Plus, you can sleep in the cab with your gear, dogs, etc.
Yeah, I don't mind the climate control being on the screen that much, since it is largely automatic and you don't adjust it that much. But the constant lag on the entire screen all the time would be a deal breaker for me.
@@zachle591 I leave it set to aux/bluetooth at my favorite volume and pretty much never touch it again. I got navigation and music on my phone. In case I don't have signal, I have offline maps and music downloaded. My phone support even covers half the screen lmao. This massive touchscreen is just bragging rights, there's no reason to have a screen this big. Id rather have an extra cup holder, a bigger glove box, or more leg room.
Strangely you got a few things wrong on this one: -the mirror lights shine on the ground to provide light in the dark. -you can set your climate and seat temp from a smartphone app. I think thats why they didnt use physical buttons. -the rear hatch thing will detect your elbow or body if you’re near it so you can open it even if your hands are full.
@Taylor N imagine skipping a vehicle because you cant access your heated seats fast enough. I really like to imagine driving a vehicle that can pretty much do everything, handles well on roads, amazing in snow, great on trails.
plus I noticed they have plastic on the back of the seats now instead of that fabric carpet ... I'm just bummin that they dropped the engine size to 4 cyl only..I don't care if they say they got it up to 260hp in a "turbo"... Subaru doesn't comprehend horsepower...oh well. Looks like I just have all the more reason to hold on to my older v6 for a while..
I think Subaru straight up markets it as a crossover. The outback used to be a jacked up version of the Legacy wagon, but eventually Subaru cancelled the wagon and started calling the outback a crossover. Also I think even though it looks like a Legacy wagon, starting last generation, the Outback cabin is an inch or two taller, so technically you could argue it is not simply a Legacy station wagon
Doug: Today we are going to review the outback, first we are going to go to the grocery store, then we are going to pick up my kids from school. And, thats the Subaru Outback. 👏👏👏👏
Doug with a Lambo: Lambo logo light up on Lambo side mirrors “Amazing attention to detail” When the Subaru logo lights up on the Subaru side mirrors “so you know you have a Subaru I guess” Alrighty then.
@@ge8198 no it technically is a wagon. In front of the b pillar it is almost identical to the legacy minus the bumper and grill which helps to define it as a wagon because it shares the legacy platform.
@@uzogsi the outback did not invent the crossover, it was always always a wagon which have been around for decades. The origins of the Crossover came about in the mid to late 90s with the releases of the Rav4, CRV, and Lexus RX300
This is the Onyx edition ("Outdoor" in Canada), that's why it has those black wheels and blacked out badges. Those aren't actually leather seats, they're a durable vinyl that comes in the Onyx edition. Full size spare and all weather mats included.
Zach Reynolds a lot of car manufactures do this “black out” look to cars. but in reality it looks like they took the normal hubcaps/wheels and plastidipped them in black. it doesnt look good. when i was getting a new civic this black colored wheels for the hatch were so hideous to me. maybe its because its a car thats trying to looks sporty that isnt sporty at all
I love my outback! I went from a 2016 FRS (such a small car, big change) into a 2018 Outback 3.6R Premier and its great. So comfortable, the 3.6L H6 makes great power 250hp/250tq, and it goes through everything. I work in an open pit mine and it handles the terrain amazing. Really great vehicle, would highly recommend.
I think a car that gets me to work no matter the weather or road conditions, carries a couple of large shaggy dogs with aplomb, and is still going strong after 227,000 miles is pretty damn cool.
The only thing my wife's subaru fails at is driving in 2 feet of snow and towing 10k. But i also do neither in my F150. We only disagreed on whether it should be an outback or a forester.
How many miles that subaru has now?
@kathy forred
if you don't mind anwering this- how many miles do you get on a full tank of gas in your car and
how mang gallons is your fuel tank?
@@Ivandrago89 lmao dude just look it up.
230K
If the brake lights lit up on the center screen of a Rolls Royce, you'd call it 'attention to detail.'
Exactly. I just don't see why he's complaining.
Well, a Subaru and Rolls Royce ARE completely different.
Not to mention, with adaptive cruise control working, it will show when the car is self-braking and warning drivers behind that it's on the brakes too
Does this screen bring attention to a burned out light? #Outback
My school bus does the same thing. No one bats an eye.
10:30
Doug(Subaru): Why Why?
Doug(Ultra-Luxury Car): Now that's attention to detail.
Ankush Davesar haha so true 😂
Not really, pointless decisions and attention to details are two different things
TeamJoMo it’s not pointless, that little screen version of your car is supposed to be a 1:1 representation. The point is for it to be as realistic as possible. How is that pointless
I've thought it was handy in my 2018 when using adaptive cruise. I can actually see that my car is braking on its own. But maybe that's just me?
@@CorkyBravo I agree. The adaptive cruise uses a lot of engine braking when possible, so the brakes on the display are there to tell you when it's actually using the brakes. If you turn the adaptive cruise control fully off then the car doesn't show up in the display at all.
I can sum it up in three words: reliability, durability and versatility.
ToughAncientSpark up to 100k miles...
And lesbians.
Danny if they can just remove the virtual shifting I would be happy with CVT.
For us we went with the Ascent. The main deciding factor, even against all the luxury 3 rows, was practicality.
Perfect Ride Height. the same as a Rolls-Royce Phantom
He said the lights on the mirrors are just decorations but they actually light up the door handle at night.
I was going to say the same thing. He is in the middle of a showroom but in the dark of night they make a big difference.
And the ground beside the door as well :)
They also turn colors if you leave the hatch up with the car idling...
Yep. It’s a courtesy light that illuminates the handle and ground at night. Someone didn’t do their homework.
@@brianbailey813 Typical Doug. He wings these reviews and fails to do research, as you said.
Doug that light is courtesy light to find the door handle in dark areas like a garage or outside at night. Same thing for the ascent, and all the other models.
Try testing cars at night. All their interiors really pop.
And BMW
My wife's forester had this and I was upset that my outback didn't have it. I plan on upgrading them. They're also bright enough to light up the floor enough to make sure you have solid ground underneath you. It's a nice option to get
Doug doesnt make millions of views on this channel by saying things that are true
He gets them by assuming/guessing what something is without any real knowledge, then just saying it with such confidence and with a condescending tone that everyone believes it to be true.
It’s really great actually. Makes a dark approach so much easier
@@levihutchison166 I'm so glad I'm not the only one who doesn't fall for his schtick. He's still entertaining but his knowledge of car features is really abysmal for someone who makes a living off car-feature UA-cam videos. It's quite embarrassing yet adds entertainment value in a slightly cringey kind of way.
The Subaru light is actually not just for decoration. It acts like a pool light, meaning it lights the ground beneath the driver and passenger door when illuminated.
“See you” is common here in New England, the area where sales are highest. Smart and cute of Subaru.
Mine just says "Goodbye" I'm out here in California, no love here.
@@TechGently im in nj and it also says “see you”
Okay now it’s saying “ your sunroof is open”
@@TechGently now that was just evil considering that we just had a 4 day storm. 14” of solid snow at my location followed by mixed mess. On the generator for 3 days.
@@tacomablack25 I was born and raised in NJ. NJ if you don’t like the weather just wait for 5 minutes.
All that and no mention of the quirky roof rails that convert into roof racks. That's one of the coolest features of the Outback.
the back of the fold forward seats are now covered in plastic.. that's cool.
he mentioned the 4cylinder turbo got "260hp"... but didn't mention they got rid the V6...
No mention of the creepy dude picture in the back...
I thought that was a cool feature on my 2014 as well, until I realized all my aftermarket Yakima bike and ski carriers wouldn't work with it. I hope they remedied that situation. Either Subaru or Yakima.
@@inTruthbyGrace I was hoping he'd take it on the freeway and tell us if it felt underpowered. I've read a lot of comments that the previous years really needed a turbo on the H4s. If it can get H6 power on 4 cylinders, totally cool.
@@brianeyre8588 As I understand it, the OEM Subaru racks are made by Thule. At least they chose one of the two leading manufacturers, rather than launching their own proprietary style that doesn't work with either one. But it really is disappointing if you've already committed to Yakima.
10:21 As the owner of a 2017 Subaru Outback, that brake light animation is helpful when adaptive cruise control is on and you can see when your car is braking
excellent point, thank you
Doug: Those lights in the side view mirror actually light up most of the side of the car and the ground at night! Not just decoration. They also denote that the car has auto-dimming side mirrors. (One of my favorite features on my 2016 Forester XT.
This is a feature that has been available on Outbacks for several years. All Doug had to do was ask a salesperson.
You beat me to it, Eric!
The outback is way cooler and more fun than Doug understands.
Agreed as an Outback owner he didn't quite get the whole package on why this vehicle is EVERYWHERE and I mean I'd believe they gave the car out at the DMV here in Colorado! You can adjust the tires on this outback and there is nothing it can't do, just about. Off road it does much much better than people want to believe! I rescued by brother in law on a closed/snow-packed trail in the mountains! I mean REALLY I was able to get to a jacked up F-150 Z74 or something like that. I even had guys on 4-wheelers remarking....wait you made it out here in THAT?! On jeep trails you get a LOT of looks when an outback comes strolling by but it does the job. Now there are places it cannot go! (Blackbear pass is an example) BUT it can do 99% of what I need it to and I have driven in a blizzard her w 65mph winds and 2in a min accumulation. Car handles FINE!!
@@timfoote6919 I agree with everything you've said related to their prevalence in CO. And the low cool factor is a large indicator that Doug does not spend much time around outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, etc.) Among those people (myself included) this car is Gold. I'd give it a 10/10 cool factor if it came in a manual option, but without a manual I can't be fully on board so I'll give it a 7/10. Still, I consider this a great, very cool car with bonus points over many of its competitors for the balance of off road capability, fuel economy, and its longer, wagon shape makes it much better for sleeping in.
He's not an off road person or someone that would get the most from a Subaru. I am glad he reviewed this car.
AGREED
All Outback owners have the same reaction. Take it off road where it belongs! I don't think Doug understands Subarus
Is nobody going to talk about the fact Doug's t-shirt keeps changing like he's hosting the Oscars?
Thank god I ain't the only one lol
I was just about to write about it!
Yeah that's why I'm here
definitely writes them off as a business expense
Doug the type of guy to keep fresh
When you move into my town , they give you an Outback, a rescue dog, and a growler of IPA from the local brewpub
Sign me up
Must be one of three places: A Maine coastal town, somewhere in Washington state or one of those new yuppie towns in NC popping up almost daily.
Oregon or Washington
Save that hipster shit for Twitter
- Vermont enters the chat
Doug is the kind of guy that looks for the expiration date on water bottles.
You don't?
Yariee Moore They expire after like 3 years, so why would i need to look?
@@visveee6678 R/whoosh
wait what do you mean water actually expires
@@yarieemoore3205 not a whoosh, water does expire.
17:10 why I love Subarus:
1. Boxxer engine
2. Oil scupper around the engine oil filter
3. No stupid plastic covers on the engine
@Jonathan Losito death of manual transmission in general its the saddest part of current car trend
You are very easily pleased with very basic things.
@Jonathan Losito but they are cool
awd
The deal breaker on Outback is a start /stop feature, or rather the fact that it can't be permanently disabled. I rented 2 cars with this feature and I hate it.... Otherwise I could be having one on my driveway...
The light on the mirrors actually light up the door handle and the ground when it's dark. And you forgot the reclining back seats 🙃
Right, and they come on as you approach the car, not just when you unlock it, as happens on my 2017.
Where have you been? My 2014 Forester had those little lights on the mirrors. Like the previous commenter said, they light up the side of the car and the ground beneath the doors.
Yeah they’re actually really convenient, one of my favorite features on my ladies car
@@ericripley2739 oi
This is also for replacement issues. The aftermarket cannot brand those parts otherwise they can get sued (like it's going to stop them from manufacturing) So when a car mirror doesn't light up like that or any part that doesn't have a Subaru logo stamped on it, you'll know it's not an OEM part.
“Toyota Supra has more Bmw logos under the hood than this Subaru has Subaru logos under its hood” - Doug
This made me LOL
Cause it’s so true
CMZ 1 the subaru also has some Toyota parts including the hybrid subaru, mercedes uses Renault engines, bmw uses citroen engines
Dat "Show more" punctuation tho
@@aaz1992 Huh?
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the BRZ really designed by Subaru? They share parts but the Supra is basically a bmw
@@cmz1588 subaru and toyota
Doug: This is the best selling station wagon in the US
Also Doug: This is a mid-size SUV
Charles Tsai it’s both. I like to call it a crosswagon
My daughter sold three glasses of lemonade this summer. It was the best selling beverage in our neighborhood all year.
@@alohathaxted GOOD ONE!!!!! LOL!!!!
I’m cry of laugh
I mean, the first Outbacks were lifted Impreza and Legacy wagons
In my opinion, Subaru has taken over the old Volvo Customers.
Exactly! Volvo has become... idk what it has become now, but it used to have a very niche market, akin to Subaru's current market.
I just traded in my xc60 for an outback onyx
That's funny, I literally just got an XC60 after planning to get a 2020 Touring XT for over 10 months. Volvo was a bit more in cost but the luxury features beat the Outback handedly. Gas milage is around the same but the real clincher was that infotainment system. It's just garbage on the Outback, which i had overnight, sub-menu after sub-menu and laggy response. The 'Sensus' system or whatever Volvo calls it is one of the better and most-responsive systems I've ever seen. I know Geely owns them but they're still Swedish and seem to be mostly left alone, they're a lot more luxurious than they were just a few years ago and seem able competitors with the German brands to me!
@@Scythan In the news last year, Volvo announced they would soon be dropping ALL internal combustion engines and instead focus on electric vehicles. Have you heard anything about this since?
Gregory Parrott They didn’t succeed? I expect the whole industry will have to adapt to electricity at some point. Toyota said to hell with batteries and is banking on fuel cells with the Mirai. Other than that I think it’s clear the industry is figuring out what the future looks like. Ideas will be thrown at the wall til something sticks. Assume only that it must be at least as easy and convenient as present as I don’t see consumers going backwards
Doug with legs touching in the back seat: "don't say I'm tall, don't say I'm tall"
6'4, or 6'3?
@@robertlee9395 depends on the time of the day
Climate controls in the touch screen are the worst
I drive a chinese car called Faw x80, it has on screen controls for the ac and basically the same screen this car has, it's no where as bad as this one.
Perhaps 2nd worst. The teeny-tiny touch control to turn off the butt bar-b-q (AKA seat warmer) may be worse.
Ken Smith 😂 butt bbq!
That's why I like my 2018
I think Doug needs to modify his score to categorize vehicles and not overall score. How are you gonna compare the fun factor of a 911 gt4 vs the fun factor of a Escalade. You really cannot. My point is adjust the score based on other vehicles in its class. Or relatively similar vehicles
You forgot the most important detail- it has a full sized spare.
@__________________ the Onyx does but the other trims, no. Onyx is the most off-roady. For example the other trims that have X mode have a regular X mode but the Onyx has dual X mode
Not all models in all markets, but there is space for a full size spare if you want one.
@@doughope761 a
Yep, Onyx only. That and dual x mode were the reason I have black wheels. If you have a 2020 Outback you know what I mean.
Only the XT model has the full size spare 🤷🏼♂️
So, the Subaru logo mirror lights are actually for nighttime as you approach your car, and it lights up the door and the ground below it. I love it on mine! Super handy!
It also lets you know that it recognized the key fob without you having to dig it out of your pocket or purse. Approach the car, the light goes on and when you reach for the door handle, it unlocks. Much more helpful than expected!
My life will be complete when Doug does a Toyota Yaris
He'll review the Yaris GRMN one day
Yaris GRMN is a modern day 205 gti
You mean Mazda 2
He did a Mitsubishi Mirage. That thing was horrible.
One day
How the hell can you have that lag in the infotainment system in 2019????? I really can't understand. A 100$ smartphone can be more responsive than that. It's unacceptable. I believe these systems have 10 year old chipsets in them.
Val Ciobanu i work for Subaru and when I brought it up to one of the reps he seemed to be unfazed by it. Either that or he was pretending it wasn’t an issue.
Val Ciobanu hopefully Subaru could release a firmware update to fix some of these issues?
Seriously. Was considering buying one but yikes, that much of a trainwreck new, just imagine how painful it'll be in a few years.
Val Ciobanu Subaru is a car company... not a company that specializes in screens and $100 dollar smartphones. In other words, for that kind of money, it was not their focus.
And this is for the 2020 model year, to think that technology is going to only get faster and more responsive, yet this will still be Subaru's standard for 2020 onwards until they redesign it
Forgot one of the Outback's coolest tricks/quirks/features. The hidden, built in, inward-swinging cross bars for the roof rack. Most people who own Outbacks (and a lot of people who sell them) have no idea they even exist.
There's also a neat storage spot under the trunk floor for storing the cargo cover when you don't need it.
@@mateo1726 Agreed. The biggest problem we had with our roof rack (I don't remember the brand, and our nephew now has it on his Element) was wind noise. Good lord that thing was *loud*.
The logo- light in the mirror is not just decorative. It comes on as you approach the car and it is bright enough to illuminate the door handle and your footing on the ground. Very useful for avoiding puddles!
It's sad that Doug invented his own reasoning while he was literally at a Subaru dealer and could have asked any tech or salesperson and they'd have told him. Just lazy research like most of his reviews.
If this car gets sold or scrapped, that "See you." must be so depressing.
Subaru must have had that in mind... It's the last thing the the crusher operator saw when he parked it
Becomes self aware and says I SEE YOU!
Perhaps it’s to avoid suicides since maybe if you get out your car for the “last time“ the see you may remind you of others
Number Five, alive!
"See you"reminds me of one of the basic English phrases Japanese kids learn after "good bye". I guess the engineers thought they were being cute by using the phrase.
10:30 I'll tell you why, we have an Impreza so I am speaking from experience
When using adaptice cruise control and the car comes to a complete stop I often find myself looking at the console just to re-assure myself that the car is actually on brakes and stopped. It is a rather useful little detail and I am glad to have it!! It also lights up when the car brakes to slow down so you know it is responding to traffic ahead. Again, it is difficult to explain but it is amazing!
I have a 2016 Subaru Legacy and I agree it is a nice feature and attention to detail. It is about the right brightness too, not too annoying, but easy enough to notice without taking your eyes off the road
10:38 Doug the type of guy to need two shirts to review one car
Doug the type of guy to fold his laundry before doing it
A Subaru at that.
Does he need four shirts for two cars ?
You really tried to make nice features seem negative, that’s very “weird/strange” to me.
Agreed. I love mine.
worst review ever.
@@catherinevalli6830 I promise Doug is better than this but yes I was angry about this review
I really did not understand this review. I have a 2015 Outback and a 2021 Audi e-tron. They both have same features (seriously!!), except remote air-conditioning. He kept saying it doesn't have enough features and if you check out the e-tron review, he says it is full of features. What am I missing!? The leg room in Outback is also significantly more than the e-tron. I love both my cars and I am using e-tron as a reference point just because it is a 6 year newer car, electric, costs more than twice the money, and still has a very comparable set of features.
He called 1 tiny feature "weird." Imagine being so insecure that you cry that someone had an opinion about your mom wagon.
Pretty good @dougdemuro. But you forgot the #1 reason most people buy Subaru's - it's AWD system It's spectacular. Especially in snow and trail. It is standard in all models. Also bomb proof construction.
its*
@@yammmit idk how "it's" and "its" works, fuck english
@@felixhyro7243 "it's" is short for "it is". So if you replace "it's" with "it is" and ther sentence makes sense then you're using it correctly.
@@melistasy kk because English is not my native language
Yep, I have a Subaru and drive it in the snow all the time up some really steep snowy and icy roads.
Doug, I like watching your videos, but you missed some big things with this one. First, the car you had was the Onyx Edition which as others have mentioned have a dual X Mode in it. also you didn't highlight the Water resistant interior that is on that edition. I am assuming it was because you bounced back and forth between two different trim levels. Another thing you missed was the roof rack and rails. You have to pay a premium on most vehicles to get the rails and the outback tucks them away on the rack so they are there when you need them. We just lost our Honda Odyssey minivan and had to make the choice, now the kids are gone, do we become part of the SUV crowd. Well the outback fit the bill, we like wagon's /minivans and SUVs to us felt like trucks so this was a great fit. Look forward to watching more videos.
Good point Eric. X mode is a HUGE part of the outback as subaru have invested big time in that feature/technology. Missing both X mode and the rails makes this review incomplete.
@@julianowen7377 Ahh... look at the lifelong Japanese car buyers. It's normal in every car except boring Japanese ones stuck with old technology that can't be tuned (e.g. vacuum power brakes, hydraulic power steering, viscous LSDs). You're impressed by two modes? My base model Chevrolet has 4: normal, sport, off-road, tow/haul.
Subaru will never invite him back to the dealership lol
why?
@@The_JL_Podcast I forgot
My wife started driving Outbacks in 2015. Upgrades to the latest model every 2 years. When she made her mind up that the Outback is what she wanted I was so bummed. I thought it was boring and stupid looking. Well, I still think they're kinda stupid looking but I was wrong about everything else. These vehicles are fun as hell to drive and so dependable. Lot's of really nice features and as a bigger guy (6'3") it's comfortable drive. Can't say enough good things about Outbacks.
the brake lights tied to the car indication, help to indicate when brakes are automatically being applied (i.e. radar cruise control)
Bradley A exactly! Except it doesn’t use radar but instead the eyesight cameras
Also indicates when the one brake lights is blown...
@@ngatiandirangu5306 my thoughts exactly
I would like this on my cars: knowledge of when the brakes are being applied when using adaptive cruise control -- to get a feel for how much the brakes will get worn down if you use ACC alot ...
8:28 You realize, some day, the car will say "see you" for one last time, even though the truth is, it will never see you again. That just makes me sad :(
prolly why it omits the "later"
That's legitimately heart breaking. That poor Subarus. I'll keep you forever 😭
@@TheBlubberWhale Emotional attachment to vehicles? Subaru has cracked the code for longer ownership with their customers
@@standyourground9973 😯
@@standyourground9973 plenty of people have emotional attachment to their cars. Many cultures refer to cars in the feminine.
The best 'This' pronouncer ever!
lulz..
You treat other cars so much better than this one. This is a great car!!! :(
So basically, Lead Vehicle Monitor is the car’s version of “It’s green.”
what if the lead vehicle has this feature with no car in front to go off of😂😂😂😂
Usually the first car is the problem 😂😂
My Outback has this and honestly the best use case for it is when you're in a drive thru on your phone and the line starts moving 😂
It sucks that it's come to this.
this feature should be removed, it encourages people to play with their phones.
If only we still had an Impreza WRX STI Wagon available.
STI AVAILABLE!
You might like the Levorg
Edit: nvm this is only available in Aus sorry mateys
Edit2: alright everywhere but the US lol
I was sad when they discontinued it :(
Just pull the front off a new one and put it on the wagon. Not hard.
@@VirtualWonderBoy also in holland
Oregon: The Outback State
😂
And Washington, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, etc.
Try Washington
Colorado. I worked at the #1 Subaru dealership in the World . Coloradans are so gay witu subaru’s
so true
Mr. Doug, the small light, the "decoration light" its the welcome light. It does illuminate the flooring also the open handle at the night when the driver approximately to the vehicle.
Yup, I live out in a rural area where it gets very dark. Sometimes we get home after dark and we forgot to turn on our lights outside. I bought an option package for this so we can see where we are going when we get out of the car.
Thanks for saying that, how did he not catch that light as a function in lieu of a lit logo?
I love how Doug change his t-shirt in 1 second 10:39
Just saw that as well😂
I live six miles from my office, and decided to count every Outback during that stretch after seeing this video...answer, 26. If Oregon had a state car...
katnyp99 I sometimes play how many Honda Civics can I see in one drive. It’s super hard to keep track, because if you look one way, you’ll miss the ones on the other side of the road
Vermont too. You will never not see a Subaru up there
They should've kept the hood scoop. It was the best part of the XT line in my opinion.
devilcrazyman agreeeee that would’ve been awesome
srthellcat707 a 2005 Outback XT for instance has a hood scoop
Was just thinking the same thing. The intercooler is in the right place for it
Should have kept the V6. I have a 2019 V6 and it is an awesome engine without direct injection and turbo thus no carbon sludge or oil dilution. No engine shut off feature either.
Rob Szostak yeah I at least wish it was still an option. Like way back with the 2005 model three engine options basically 2.5, 2.5XT, and 3.0 H6. The 3.6 is a wonderful engine. I like the new 2.4 XT being more powerful than the outgoing 3.6 but the 3.6 is a really smooth and good engine. Haven’t test driven the new XT but I could only hope for it to be as smooth as the 3.6.
I really love Doug’s reviews but I think that he has really missed the mark on some of the very important features like the spectacular AWD and the off-road capability. He really didn’t do a good job highlighting the very important and cool parts about the Subi
like the free screwdriver and pin code access when going to the beach so you don't need to bring your keys. Or the Badges you get for free to put on your Subaru (6-8 weeks delivery time). Rear view camera cleaner is standard too. Great while in the snow. (I realize you posted a year ago, sorry)
@@TechGently EXACTLY
He didn’t mention it because the awd system capability is surpassed by others. It has poor off road capability due to the cvt.
10:28 if this was in a Porche or a Lambo, Doug would say "That's an amazing attention to detail!"
Doug why don't let us hear the horn anymore😭😭😭😭
Saabkyle still let's us hear it
thats only on like weird old supercars
Because it's the Same as like every other
Subaru: hey with our auto stop/start feature, you saved $20 in 8 years!
Owner: but I’ve replaced the starter twice cause it wore out. It was hundreds of dollars each!
Subaru: uhhh, but, ummm, hey! You got better gas mileage! 😟
Q- Bert I hate auto start/stop but I’ve heard cars with this feature have a more robust starter to handle all the starting and stopping.
Yeah it's been proven that it is essentially useless tech. It wears costly components out faster
Right
Q- Bert it causes more wear and tear in the engine tho, so maintenance costs will likely go up lol
150,000 miles with stop start over 10 years. Never changed a battery, never changed a starter.
You completely forgot to mention the symmetrical all wheel drive system and the low centre of gravity of the boxer engine.
PodrumKaleto it’s so weird that I have to look up a comment from a year ago. Now I am going to have to watch this talentless ape review the car again to figure out why I even commented on the video in the first place.
@@jonhunt5408 or just read your original comment??
"See you" sounds vaguely threatening.
Maybe it’s referring to the driver monitor camera system 😕 (although this particular model lacks this feature)
Good bye means I won't be here when you come looking for me.
I See You, Fleshy Human Driver.
"Be careful" is a threatening/trigger phrase as well, according to Paula Abdul.
See you
😑
this is the first time ive caught an upload of his the moment its uploaded
Same :D
ok, so?
Jim Morrison wow you guys must be an absolute thrill to be around
Turn the bell on! :) oh and the other two guys are assholes LOL
@@DrPlatypus1 right like im just here to watch doug review cars cause i find him entertaining and i like cars
5:59 why doesn’t Doug wave back at that dude waving at him? That guy has been waving the whole video trying desperately to get Doug to pay attention to him so he can show Doug his new trophy 🏆.
lol I thought you were talking about a real person
0-60 in 6.1 seconds and you gave this a 3 out of 10??? That's great for a station wagon.. what are you comparing this to?
A Dodge Demon
It is probably because he reviews all types of cars on the same 'doug score' scale, which would be skewed if he hands them out categorically
Acceleration will be scored objectively, using published 0-to-60 times, in the following way:
Under 3 seconds: 10 points
3.0 to 3.5 seconds: 9 points
3.6 to 4 seconds: 8 points
4.1 to 4.5 seconds: 7 points
4.6 to 5 seconds: 6 points
5.1 to 5.5 seconds: 5 points
5.6 to 6 seconds: 4 points
6.1 to 6.5 seconds: 3 points
6.6 to 7 seconds: 2 points
7.1 seconds and up: 1 point
Uhh. Faster cars?
Any passenger car doing better than 1/10 is killing it for the vehicle category.
Outback rates a 3 for acceleration, but a million-dollar supercar might rate a 1 or 2 for practicality. It's the same scale for every car, regardless of category.
Subaru: our infotainment system is just like a smart phone screen
Honest Subaru: our infotainment system is from a 2000 Honda
Major nah bro my dads 2003 accord is horizontal
@@mateo1726 I have the 2018, it has Android auto support and the AC is not on a touch screen which I prefer. My biggest issues tends to be the FM radio deciding not to come on until I go to an XM channel and back.
@@4RT1LL3RY We have a 2019 outback. From what I understand, the 2020 infotainment system adds another processor. That being said, there are a significant number of things wrong with it. I assume all to be still true. Can't change volume after start for about 10 sec, only one USB device can be active on the system (ie if you have mass storage and a phone plugged in, one will kick the other off), difference in input levels, failure to remember last input upon restart and on and on and on! I love Subaru but seriously WTF!!! my pioneer NEX 7000 from 5-6 years ago runs circles are this junk! I wish there was a aftermarket headunit that would replace it....
I think Honda will sue em
I have a fully equipped 2001 eu Honda Accord. It does not have an infotainment system.
The Outback. The mom’s car for men.
Matt Clapham 😂😂
Sponsered by: Bruce Jenner :D
Em Em 💀
Agreed and the STI is for the weekends 🤣
Subaru: Not just for Lesbians anymore
Doug the type of guy to have his wedding reception at CNC motors.
Nobody is going to marry this guy! He is the type to marry his car...probably a prius.
I own a 2021 outback. The brake lights go on in the instrument cluster center screen car image because the adaptive cruise control can slow itself without you applying the brakes and you may not know if your brake lights are on or not since you are slowing down but you are not physically pressing the brakes. Piece of mind so you know the person behind you sees you are slowing down.
Maybe those lights are brake light “monitors”. So they let you know if the lamp is burnt out. Check on that!
They're there to let you know when the car is braking automatically while the adaptive cruise control is on
@@arengovender868 I think its a good feature, because thats the one thing I would want to know when im using adaptive cruise... (I dont want to be that annoying car with break light blinking constantly on the highway)
Aren Govender make sense!
The Subaru logo that you described as "decoration" is actually the approach light. It will light up the side of the vehicle and ground when approaching the vehicle with the key at night.
@@zacharyreynolds4303 it's pretty obvious. Especially if you've owned a Subaru.. the 2011 outback we had had a few small LEDs for visibility inside and outside of the car.
Doug is probably the only person to get me to sit through a 23 minute video of a wagon
lol and then so many people in the comments are like 'BUT YOU DIDN'T MENTION THIS OTHER VERY SPECIFIC FEATURE OF THE CAR!!" Sorry but I don't have time to watch a 56 min video about a random car...
At ~8 1/2" of ground clearance, it's got a much more commanding view of the road than any sedan, but competitive view as other CUV's. Probably less than a RAV-4, but not by much.
Outback actually has more at 8.7"; current RAV4 is 8.4". I've had fwd family sedans with 6" clearance on snow tires and all seasons up mountain roads in blizzards; anything more is really not needed; unless you are actually offroading or very rural, if you get stuck, it's your fault.
@@bradkerr2798 I was so close to getting the new RAV4 but opted for the Outback instead. You're right, the Outback has .3" more ground clearance than the RAV4, but in my test drive, I really did sit higher off the ground in the RAV than the Subi. What is that attributed to? Larger wheels or lift? (Help, I'm stupid)
The brake lights on the dash screen is pretty useful. When my car is slowing down in adaptive cruise control it lets me know if it's doing it's CVT equivalent of down braking or using actual brakes. It's nice because it lets me know if I'm showing my brake lights to a car behind me vs just slowing down. It's good for when I have to make a tight merge and adaptive cruise is on. The brake lights in the dash is even on my 2016 Ouback. It's funny though because in 2016 the picture of the car is a Subaru legacy regardless if you have a Legacy or an Outback.
I personally wish the brake lights popped on even when the adaptive cruise control uses engine braking.
For all the haters saying he does not change his T-shirts, look closer at 10:40 ;)
Anatoli Slavov hes a magician he did it so quickly
Who says that? He always wears 2 shirts becauze he sweats more than others. Other than that, he is a no collar shirt and no pants kind of guy. Shorts and a t shirt. A DIFFERENT shirt each time. Unsure where this info came from.
I thought for a moment I was seeing things ...
Jason King so was I your not alone
He even changed the car
They are puddle lights and shine on the ground at night.
Yeah, the Subaru logos on the side mirrors are puddle lights pointing at the ground
@@steinauf Doorhandles* My outback has the puddle lights ont he bottom of the doors.
Why would you park in a puddle ?
@@jaasun71 you know a puddle isnt always present right? What if you parked before it rained. 🤦♂️
Yeah. I assumed it has a function, like illuminating the door handle while entering. Doug assumes it's a pointless light.
It's still amazing that Subaru took a station wagon, which people mostly quit buying, and made the Outback from it.
It's still a mystery why people stopped buying station wagons. Anyone who owned a station wagon knows how useful they are.
@@shawn576 Minivans have even more space than wagons, but they became uncool soccer-mom vehicles. They were replaced by cool-looking go-anywhere 4WD SUVs
@@shawn576 Same reason people mostly quit buying minivans: image
@@shawn576People buy what they're sold. Wagons typically have a smaller wheelbase than SUVs, which means stricter fuel economy standards in the US. Selling bigger cars makes it easier for the manufacturers to hit CAFE numbers. So that's what they push.
We're buying bigger cars because of environmental regs. It's ridiculous.
An Outback that goes 0-60 in 6.1 seconds is awesome. This a great car for the value with more safety features then cars costing $20k more
Anything that isn't sub 5 sec is a turd to him.
I can't find "doug is the type of the guy" comments...
Doug is the type of guy to hide his Doug is the type of guy comments.
People started complaining and they simply disapeared
He got sick of it so he started deleting them
venkat Subramanian if you want one so bad here’s one
Doug the type of guy to ask a drug dealer if he takes a credit card
@@babatunde6130 he can't delete comments.
Having the brake lights show on the little screen lets you know when the car brakes while using adaptive cruise control.
I like the way they integrated the large infotainment screen way better than the iPad thing in the upper trim Ford Explorers and a few other vehicles I’ve seen. It’s shows time and thought was put into designing it and it is a part of the car instead of just stuck to the dash.
"this screen is so great"
Narrator: "yet in reality, it wasnt great, it wasnt great at all"
50% of comments - Doug that guy was waving at u lol
40% - why TF did he change shirts
Lol
Wrandom 10%bullying doug
He wants to show off
Wrandom ahahah im in that 40%
You're not quite interpreting the "don't touch" label up on the EyeSight cameras correctly - the important part is, don't get greasy fingerprints or Windex spritzes on the lenses, when you're cleaning up the car.
Can't the camera lenses be cleaned?
@@JQB45 the exact wording in my '17 Forester Owner's Manual is Never touch the stereo camera lenses, and do not attempt to wipe or clean the lenses. Doing so could damage or soil the lens, and lead to improper system performance. If you ever touch a lens for any reason, be sure to contact a SUBARU dealer.
@@marksandstrom4248 c'mon how naive are you? these are covered by hardened glass, you'd need to ram a knife into that camera to damage it in any way. You appear to be one of those people who calls an electrician when the lighbulb goes bad
Michael Kawecki You do realise you’re the one who’s naive, correct?
He literally stated what is written in the damn manual, not what his own opinion is. 😂💁🏼♀️
Besides, if Subaru say not to touch them, that means there’s a reason not to.
@@T2roxT2 umm, remind me not to let you touch my phone camera, OK? I wasn't mentioning yet, what I think myself. I do wash the inside windows of my Subaru every month or two, being careful to avoid the EyeSight cameras, and that has worked fine both in terms of EyeSight working OK and my windows being clean, for 3 years. But I can also tell you from personal experience, EyeSight can become "blind" from one smashed insect in just the wrong place on the windshield - which does NOT turn on the dashboard "OFF" warning like frost/fog. This resolves of course once you wash the outside of the windshield, but surely it also indicates that a messy poking finger or rag on the inside could indeed mess up the system. I'm betting that Subaru corporate trusts dealer mechanics about as much as they trust owners, and that if you do touch the cameras enough to mess up the system and you "contact a Subaru dealer", their fix is to plug and play new expensive hardware, not any delicate cleaning operation. But I am just guessing.
I'm so happy, that Subaru is doing so well lately
Doug’s the type of guy to say that my car is “designed to be uncool”
"SUV practicallity without having an SUV"
That's what every wagon ever is about.
Hell it's even more practical
@J Thorsson Human emotional isn't rational, especially those of the uninformed.
@Mike E more like why sacrifice a lower center of mass, better aerodynamics lower weight and better fuel efficiency?
@T R Outbacks are worth their reputation. There are lots of places in CO where you see the Pilots and Rav4s parked miles below the official trailheads but at the top you see pickups, Jeeps, and Subies. I put a 2" lift kit on mine and I've made it up Imogene Pass where 4runners and Wranglers reign, and at the same time I can get 30mpg on my daily work commute with space to haul stuff in the back. Completely was worth the purchase.
J Thorsson. I’m failing to see how SUVs can’t properly off-road? Particularly since my 4Runner has been a beast and utterly reliable in everything I’ve thrown at it (40,000 miles on logging roads, seasonal roads, off-road, etc after driving to worksites).... I can see your comment making more sense if you were referring to crossovers and the like, but a body on frame SUV is just as capable off-road as any pickup of the same model year. Plus, you can sleep in the cab with your gear, dogs, etc.
The slow response of the Navi screen is a deal breaker.
Yeah, I don't mind the climate control being on the screen that much, since it is largely automatic and you don't adjust it that much. But the constant lag on the entire screen all the time would be a deal breaker for me.
Honestly I have never even used an in car navigation system over my phone. I have an xt and I think the infotainment is pretty good.
At least you have apple car play & andriod auto, those respond much faster than the factory navigation
How many people really use the navigation system in their car though? At least in the classes the Outback competes in.
@@zachle591 I leave it set to aux/bluetooth at my favorite volume and pretty much never touch it again. I got navigation and music on my phone. In case I don't have signal, I have offline maps and music downloaded. My phone support even covers half the screen lmao. This massive touchscreen is just bragging rights, there's no reason to have a screen this big. Id rather have an extra cup holder, a bigger glove box, or more leg room.
Strangely you got a few things wrong on this one:
-the mirror lights shine on the ground to provide light in the dark.
-you can set your climate and seat temp from a smartphone app. I think thats why they didnt use physical buttons.
-the rear hatch thing will detect your elbow or body if you’re near it so you can open it even if your hands are full.
Alternative Title:
Doug roasts the new outback for 23 and a half minutes
Doug doesn't understand Subarus for 23 and half minutes. Doug thinks, "wait, it's not European? Why would you buy it?"
Doug needed to come to Portland to do a proper review. Maybe get himself a handlebar mustache, undercut, a flannel.
@Taylor N lul wut, the Subaru might not be that much of a looker but it's sure better then the pure abortion Honda puts out
@Taylor N imagine skipping a vehicle because you cant access your heated seats fast enough. I really like to imagine driving a vehicle that can pretty much do everything, handles well on roads, amazing in snow, great on trails.
Doug didn't get this cheque from Subaru I guess.
“See you” is Subaru colloquial for “Later alligator” 😂
Doug is the type of guy who plug a toaster in his car's cargo area
and then break something because toasters are rated for way more wattage than any factory in-car inverter
@@elislider that's what i wanted to point
@@elislider big brain
Hilarious.
@@elislider And plugging in a wall wart phone charger wouldn't make any sense. Converting from 5V DC to 120V AC back to 5V DC.
You didn’t mention the back seats recline.
That's what I noticed, which is a really useful information he's missing.
Back seat on driver side breaks and does no recline.
plus I noticed they have plastic on the back of the seats now instead of that fabric carpet ...
I'm just bummin that they dropped the engine size to 4 cyl only..I don't care if they say they got it up to 260hp in a "turbo"... Subaru doesn't comprehend horsepower...oh well. Looks like I just have all the more reason to hold on to my older v6 for a while..
inTruthbyGrace that is actually an option, they Velcro onto the carpet to protect the back of the seat.
@@MikeReppucci thanks Mike! I did not know that! :)
“ I haven’t *played* with this system yet “ - Doug 2019
Hot take: the outback is no longer a station wagon. It’s become so bloated that it’s now a crossover.
eh that's not really a hot take, more like fact lmao
I think Subaru straight up markets it as a crossover. The outback used to be a jacked up version of the Legacy wagon, but eventually Subaru cancelled the wagon and started calling the outback a crossover. Also I think even though it looks like a Legacy wagon, starting last generation, the Outback cabin is an inch or two taller, so technically you could argue it is not simply a Legacy station wagon
It says light truck on my registration
I mean, a crossover is basically just a lifted, beefed up wagon. I own a 2002 Outback, and it's kind of always been a crossover.
A landboat
Doug: Today we are going to review the outback, first we are going to go to the grocery store, then we are going to pick up my kids from school. And, thats the Subaru Outback. 👏👏👏👏
I thought that was the Subaru Forester?
A R Subaru Forster is for lesbians
@Drew V~~~So Drew V drives a Volkswagen Cabriolet I presume?
Drew V I think that applies to all Subaru.
Philip Rosenthale foresters were literally marketed towards lesbians .. look it up lmaooo
Doug with a Lambo: Lambo logo light up on Lambo side mirrors “Amazing attention to detail”
When the Subaru logo lights up on the Subaru side mirrors “so you know you have a Subaru I guess”
Alrighty then.
4:00 would’ve been nice if you posted a picture of the outgoing model for comparison
He knows we've seen a ton of them
I dont live in us.. i havent seen them. 😓
You want to see a 2019 Outback, look at the 2020 Outback, biggest difference would be the available wheels.
I have a 2018 Outback. The new model and the facelift of the previous model look very similar. The biggest differences are the wheels and fog lights.
1. They're called approach lights. They come on when you walk up to it with the key in your pocket.
Doug no. THIS, not all the others you've labeled as such, is a "crossover". FFS
Exactly, this stopped being a wagon 10 years ago
@@ge8198 no it technically is a wagon. In front of the b pillar it is almost identical to the legacy minus the bumper and grill which helps to define it as a wagon because it shares the legacy platform.
@@Hallowsaw it's over 7 inches taller than a Legacy though, making it appear and drive like a crossover
The Outback invented the "crossover". It was always been that.
@@uzogsi the outback did not invent the crossover, it was always always a wagon which have been around for decades. The origins of the Crossover came about in the mid to late 90s with the releases of the Rav4, CRV, and Lexus RX300
My outback lives mostly on the road, but I still think you’re missing a lot of things that make an Outback an Outback
This is the Onyx edition ("Outdoor" in Canada), that's why it has those black wheels and blacked out badges. Those aren't actually leather seats, they're a durable vinyl that comes in the Onyx edition. Full size spare and all weather mats included.
@@zacharyreynolds4303 Blacks not the only color it is offered in, you can get the Onyx in any color.
Zach Reynolds a lot of car manufactures do this “black out” look to cars. but in reality it looks like they took the normal hubcaps/wheels and plastidipped them in black. it doesnt look good. when i was getting a new civic this black colored wheels for the hatch were so hideous to me. maybe its because its a car thats trying to looks sporty that isnt sporty at all
How is this a station wagon? It rides so high that it's basically a SUV.
SUVs are just lifted up wagons and hatchbacks.
It's basically a hatchback Subaru Legacy
I.e. station wagon
@@robertkelly3041 iirc in Japan they still sell the wagon Legacy
Every Subaru has high ground clearance. Does not make it SUV, unless you want to call Legacy also an SUV.
The dashboards of cars look more and more like the control panels in STAR TREK TNG
Arm the Photon Torpedoes, fire Phasers...
Open a hailing frequency
This car is my 1st experience with Subaru and I'll tell you, I'm having a ball in it. My mind is blown.
I think you should integrate fuel economy in the Doug Score since it has and will become more and more important.
I love my outback! I went from a 2016 FRS (such a small car, big change) into a 2018 Outback 3.6R Premier and its great. So comfortable, the 3.6L H6 makes great power 250hp/250tq, and it goes through everything. I work in an open pit mine and it handles the terrain amazing. Really great vehicle, would highly recommend.
One of the most comfortable car, with decent ground clearance, I've been in.
Doug, the typo of guy who changes his t-shirt in the middle of a video
Yopu can sapay that again.
Can you say that again?
He changed his entire outfit... 🤔
You can't have a sweat spots under your armpits while making a car commercial video.