I love my 2011 3.6R. The engine has a relatively high compression ratio (10.5:1) to run on 87 octane. It’s definitely a bottom and mid range engine. There’s no top end like a Nissan 3.5 VQ, but the midrange power is very strong and silky smooth. It sounds and feels like a turbine on the highway.
It's a beautiful big wagon, a perfect family car. The 3.6 liter has plenty of grunt and that boxer 6 makes a wonderful growl. It's a lot of car for the money. You travel in safety and comfort, with no fear of bad roads or conditions. In fact, when it snows you want to go out driving!
@@victorhart6015 $80 at Jiffy Lube with a coupon. It's my wife's car. It is better than a 4x4 in the snow, rain, and sleet. Fantastic car. The CVT for the Outback is extremely reliable but it limits the engine on the low end. Regardless, fantastic car and extremely reliable. 2015 167,000 miles with no issues. IMO better than any comparable Toyota, and I know my cars.
@@hayyache when I test drove mine the other day I threw it in reverse and the dealer plate flapped up into the sensor and the car stopped dead on me. It was shocking and I thought something was wrong because I didn't realize what happened at the time.
@@hayyache I've had a bug in my ass about owning a Subaru for YEARS. I traded in because I was covid bored so I am hoping I stick with this vehicle longer than my usual 2 year track record 😬. I pickup in 3 hours !!!
I own a 2017, 3.6 Limited. Love it. Drives and handles much better than the 2.5 subies. The extra weight of the engine provides the handling. Great getting up hills and passing even loaded down. the 2.5 just won't do it.
I own a 2019 Outback Touring 3.6r. I firmly agree that the increased power of the 2.5 is a big improvement. I owned two previous 2.5 models. A 2001 Outback Premium and a 2015 Legacy Limited. After these too anemic engines. I swore I'd not own another in a Outback or Legacy.
I have the very same touring model Outback wagon . There is nothing I don't like about this wagon !" I enjoyed watching your video . Keep them coming . Have a good weekend . Gene ,
The Hill thing in my 2018 outback is just Hill assist. It turns the parking brake on automatically when you are stopped going up a slope. Once you accelerate the brake is released. Works in reverse too. I leave it on all the time.
Recently rented out an Outback 2021 for family roadtrip, once I sat inside the vehicle, I was Wow with the interior, I did say “this looks like Volvo…”
3.6R's only come in the upper trim levels which means you should have the paddle shifters. The CVT DOES shift, they gave it shift points because people didn't like the true CVT stepless action (sure, throw away the advantage of the trans for comfortable familiarity) but its buttery smooth, almost imperceptible. This is my first auto trans car (much less a CVT) because I hate them, but this one isn't bad.
A few things CVT related. First, this isn't new tech for Subaru. Their first CVT was in 1989 with the Justy, Subaru makes the best because they've been making them for over 20 years. Secondly, they add shift points that are real physical ratios between the CVT spindles, this isn't just a computer shift point, its holding position between the 2 spindles and chain. That brings me to my last point, the competition uses a thin metal belt in their CVT's, Subaru uses a Chain about as wide as 2 timing chains. It is very robust and knowing heat is the CVT's weakness, Subaru typically includes 2 CVT coolers. Subaru CVT's are in a league of their own.
I got the limited model. Better roof rack and no heated steering wheel. Much better for Florida living. Not as good gas mileage, but we travel in wife’s Forester with 2.5L.
Yo bro I am very sad that you parted with rose I remember watching the videos on that beautiful thing your videos are amazing keep up the good work man next review you should do a Honda crx
I've been inside a couple of these including the early 10s and they all felt surprisingly nice and roomy inside. One thing that scares me is Subaru reliability
zack , could you please show us the fuel economy and weight of the car in both imperial and metric? since some of us dont use/know imperial it does not mean much, thanks❤️
Officially they don't say but I've heard several theories including "Revolution" (a Subaru marketing term), and "Riter" (Japanese transliteration of liter). Also some fun ones like "Reliable" lol
The 2010-2014 3.6Ls have a regular 5spd auto with paddle shifters, they started putting in the CVT in 2015. You'd have to go back to the pre-2010 3.0L Outbacks to get the H6 with a slap shift auto instead of paddle shifters
Why don’t you have "Si" mode? It puts the car in to "normal" "normal sport" and "full sports" mode. It’s like night and day for acceleration and throttle response ….it’s a shame, you should have gotten the better model. You sound like you are doing a "review" when you haven’t done your homework on the subject. It’s a 3 out of 10 for your review from me.
I love my 2011 3.6R. The engine has a relatively high compression ratio (10.5:1) to run on 87 octane. It’s definitely a bottom and mid range engine. There’s no top end like a Nissan 3.5 VQ, but the midrange power is very strong and silky smooth. It sounds and feels like a turbine on the highway.
It's a beautiful big wagon, a perfect family car. The 3.6 liter has plenty of grunt and that boxer 6 makes a wonderful growl. It's a lot of car for the money. You travel in safety and comfort, with no fear of bad roads or conditions. In fact, when it snows you want to go out driving!
What is the cost of an oil change?
@@TheLOD2099 $45 including the filter.
It takes synthetic, doubt you are paying $45.00 anymore.
@@victorhart6015 $80 at Jiffy Lube with a coupon. It's my wife's car. It is better than a 4x4 in the snow, rain, and sleet. Fantastic car. The CVT for the Outback is extremely reliable but it limits the engine on the low end. Regardless, fantastic car and extremely reliable. 2015 167,000 miles with no issues. IMO better than any comparable Toyota, and I know my cars.
I love my 3.6R!!!! Traded in my 2.5i for it and wished I had done it sooner!
@@hayyache I do indeed! I test drove an Onyx XT and I still felt like mine had more power. It’s been a great vehicle for me.
@@hayyache picking mine up tomorrow. how do you feel now ?
@@hayyache when I test drove mine the other day I threw it in reverse and the dealer plate flapped up into the sensor and the car stopped dead on me. It was shocking and I thought something was wrong because I didn't realize what happened at the time.
@@hayyache I've had a bug in my ass about owning a Subaru for YEARS. I traded in because I was covid bored so I am hoping I stick with this vehicle longer than my usual 2 year track record 😬. I pickup in 3 hours !!!
I own a 2017, 3.6 Limited. Love it. Drives and handles much better than the 2.5 subies. The extra weight of the engine provides the handling. Great getting up hills and passing even loaded down. the 2.5 just won't do it.
Hey man do you still have this and has it been reliable?
Bumping the question from the mate above ☝️
I own a 2019 Outback Touring 3.6r. I firmly agree that the increased power of the 2.5 is a big improvement. I owned two previous 2.5 models. A 2001 Outback Premium and a 2015 Legacy Limited. After these too anemic engines. I swore I'd not own another in a Outback or Legacy.
I have the very same touring model Outback wagon . There is nothing I don't like about this wagon !"
I enjoyed watching your video .
Keep them coming .
Have a good weekend .
Gene ,
The Hill thing in my 2018 outback is just Hill assist. It turns the parking brake on automatically when you are stopped going up a slope. Once you accelerate the brake is released. Works in reverse too. I leave it on all the time.
I floored the 2.5 going up a hill and I felt nothing…
I floored the 3.6R going up a hill and the problem went away…
Recently rented out an Outback 2021 for family roadtrip, once I sat inside the vehicle, I was Wow with the interior, I did say “this looks like Volvo…”
Been looking at used cars for the last 3 months, and I continue to run into your videos man. Thank you for making these Zack. Subscribed 💪
3.6R's only come in the upper trim levels which means you should have the paddle shifters.
The CVT DOES shift, they gave it shift points because people didn't like the true CVT stepless action (sure, throw away the advantage of the trans for comfortable familiarity) but its buttery smooth, almost imperceptible.
This is my first auto trans car (much less a CVT) because I hate them, but this one isn't bad.
A few things CVT related. First, this isn't new tech for Subaru. Their first CVT was in 1989 with the Justy, Subaru makes the best because they've been making them for over 20 years. Secondly, they add shift points that are real physical ratios between the CVT spindles, this isn't just a computer shift point, its holding position between the 2 spindles and chain. That brings me to my last point, the competition uses a thin metal belt in their CVT's, Subaru uses a Chain about as wide as 2 timing chains. It is very robust and knowing heat is the CVT's weakness, Subaru typically includes 2 CVT coolers. Subaru CVT's are in a league of their own.
Blah blah blah blah. Remember to cite your sources.
So would u say subaru cvt is better than nissan?
I'm picking mine up on Thursday. So stoked!! Great review.
I got the limited model. Better roof rack and no heated steering wheel. Much better for Florida living. Not as good gas mileage, but we travel in wife’s Forester with 2.5L.
You failed to mention the back seats recline.... I love my 2017 Susie !!
"You can shift an Excel spreadsheet the same way you can shift a CVT". As a retired accountant I got a big kick out of that. lol
okay but the way i want all of those 2002 models 😭 they're so cute
Yo bro I am very sad that you parted with rose I remember watching the videos on that beautiful thing your videos are amazing keep up the good work man next review you should do a Honda crx
I love how my 04 goes thru it's gears .
I love the flat six too and they avoid the head gasket issues too
So it’s like a Porsche engine!
I do like the bigger engine. I wouldn't call it a luxury wagon. That goes to Volvo wagons, E-class wagons, and Allroad wagons. This is more mid-tier
best engine subraru built, and sadly dicontinued it
CVT's are better with a launch gear like the new Toyota's have.
What’s the big deal with CVTs they are extremely smooth unlike automatics none of that hunting for gear nonsense
I've been inside a couple of these including the early 10s and they all felt surprisingly nice and roomy inside. One thing that scares me is Subaru reliability
subarus are very reliable!
OMG a heated steering wheel! Which trims have heated steering wheels?
The Touring only i believe.
Heated Steering wheels are a option on the Limited Model and Standard on the Touring Model.
zack , could you please show us the fuel economy and weight of the car in both imperial and metric? since some of us dont use/know imperial it does not mean much, thanks❤️
I get 26.1 mpg average
Beutifull Car🚗👍
3.6R, What does the R stand for?
Officially they don't say but I've heard several theories including "Revolution" (a Subaru marketing term), and "Riter" (Japanese transliteration of liter). Also some fun ones like "Reliable" lol
@@kenellorando I tend to believe the "Riter" term is spot on considering it's a Japanese vehicle.
Anyone know if there is an Outback with 3.6, auto trans, and no paddle shifters? If so, what year? Or is it CVT and paddles?
The 2010-2014 3.6Ls have a regular 5spd auto with paddle shifters, they started putting in the CVT in 2015. You'd have to go back to the pre-2010 3.0L Outbacks to get the H6 with a slap shift auto instead of paddle shifters
my 2013 outback 3.6r served my well. FUCK A CVT. after 2015 outbacks were shit.
Why don’t you have "Si" mode? It puts the car in to "normal" "normal sport" and "full sports" mode.
It’s like night and day for acceleration and throttle response ….it’s a shame, you should have gotten the better model. You sound like you are doing a "review" when you haven’t done your homework on the subject. It’s a 3 out of 10 for your review from me.
Why don't Europe get something like this? Any Subaru post-1st gen Impreza have been dreadful, dog looking, qualityless shitboxes.