Subaru Outback or Subaru Forester? The 2022 Subaru comparison.
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- Опубликовано: 28 фев 2022
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This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the 2022 Subaru Outback and the 2022 Subaru Forester. Both the Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback compete against each other in the compact SUV category but come at it from a different approach. The Outback is based on a station wagon platform and the Forester is more of a traditional compact SUV. The Outback is 8.6” longer than the Forester offering more cargo capacity behind the second row and overall cargo space. The Forester offers half an inch more front legroom and they have about the same second row space. Both have a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine matched to a CVT, 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. But, the Outback has a second engine option, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. These Subaru’s come with standard AWD and you can use regular fuel. The Forester and Outback shine off-road in more challenging winter driving conditions with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and an X-mode driving setting which includes, trail capability and hill descent. X-mode compliments Subaru’s symmetrical full-time AWD system giving drivers the confidence to take the road less travelled. With its all-road capability and rugged performance uneven pavement, deep snow or even challenging inclines will be much easier to tackle. The Outback comes with a few more standard features like a heated steering wheel and a power driver’s seat compared to the Forester but the base model is priced slightly higher. The Outback also has a larger 7” touchscreen and an available 11.6” touchscreen compared to the Forester’s standard 6.5” and available 8”. There is a new Wilderness trim for the Forester and Outback giving these vehicles a more rugged style with extra ground clearance to help tackle harsh terrain in stride. The interior has all weather soft touch water repellent upholstery, rubber floor mats, all weather second row seat backs and the Wilderness logo on headrests. The Forester starts at $29,495 CAD/$25,195 USD, the Wilderness is $38,995 CA/$32,820 USD and the top Premier model is $40,595 CAD/$35,295 USD.
The Outback starts at $31,195 CAD/$27,145 USD (base engine), the Wilderness model with the turbo engine is $41,995 CAD/$37,195 USD and the top Premier XT trim is $44,195 CAD/$40,195 USD Touring XT. 
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I don't tend to keep cars for very long. Marzda3 GT = 3 years, WRX = 4 years, Honda Civic = 2 years. But my Subaru Outback is the exception: currently at 6 years, pushing 7! I will never let go of this car!!! I have two kids: ages 3 and 6. This thing eats up baby/kid gear and all our errands at once. Plus, it's a dream to drive in snowy Ottawa. I cannot recommend this vehicle enough... OUTBACK = AMAZING!
Thanks for sharing!
We just bought the '22 Forester Limited. I tested both '22 Outback and Forester; and the Wilderness trims of both too (hard to find demos). I did like the Turbo Engine in the Outback Wilderness, but not the small sunroof or big infotainment screen. I prefer the one touch knobs, buttons, and switches in the Forester, panoramic sunroof, massive windows, and smaller screen. The S mode acceleration mode gives me the power I need to merge and pass on the highway. I also prefer the bigger cabin and cargo height in the Forester. Having been a passenger in the back on long trips in station wagons of my youth, I will also avoid memories of childhood trauma. :)
Thanks for doing a head-to-head comparison together, Andrea and Zack! Much appreciated.
Let me just say, Thank you for your reviews. I haven't been following you all too long but even in that short time period. I got great advice and learned even more about the cars I wanted. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how y'all compare cars even in the same class. Long story short, I just purchased a 2022 Forester Sport model with everything included. I LOVE IT. My two young men LOVE IT. I LOVE the open windows and space in the cabin. I Love how it gets up and go. I have no regrets with my choice. I'm a very busy, on the go mom and it definitely keeps up. Like you said, we get in and out with ease! Thank y'all so much!
Last November (2021) I bought my wife an Outback for her commuter car and we use it as our road car.
This is our first Subaru. It requires more maintenance than my Toyota Rav 4WD Limited.
Though I’ve always enjoyed my Rav our Outback is superior in handling and traction in all driving conditions.
We average 5-6 feet of snow every winter.
4WD or AWD is mandatory to get up our private road and into our garage during the winter.
The 3.5 V6 with 269hp is faster than the Outback and gets better fuel economy.
Overall, when our Outback wears out, we’ll replace it with another Outback.
When our Rav wears out, if Subaru offers a non plug-in hybrid, I’ll buy a Forester Touring.
If Subaru doesn’t offer a hybrid, then we’ll buy a Toyota Venza.
Test drove both & decided on Forester. Like SUV design, easier to get in & out. Great visibility. Fit our budget & garage. Would have been happy with either but Forester convenience model fit our budget. Cheers
Drove both recently too. We found the visibility in the Outback was really good too and ended up going with the Outback.
OB for us. Our 1st Subie was a used 2004 Forester. Since then had a 2010, 2015, & just got a 2022 Touring -- all with 2.5i. All towed our 2,000 lb fish n ski boat over Cascade passes without too much strain. None had any serious problems (but all were sold before 70,000 miles). We prefer OB for comfort, power passenger seat, power tail gate, & longer cargo area but you IMO you can't go wrong with either one.
I ordered an outback back in January. I was leaning more towards the forester at first, but after test driving the outback. I decided that was were I wanted to be. I did prefer the feeling of driving a car and having the capability of an SUV. Also the wilderness looked deadly in all black 😉
When you did your side by side test drives, what specifically did experience with cabin noise at freeway speeds Forester vs Outback? Also, did you experience less cabin noise with the Turbo vs Aspirated engine?
I’m on my 3rd Forester and just love them. Being 6’2”, I don’t hit my head on the door jamb and like to sit a little higher. The Outback looks way cooler to me but the way it sits is too low for me. Great reviews as always.
I'm 6'1" and am very long-waisted so headroom is also very important to me. When I went to the dealer, I had this concern, but I looked at a Forester and an Outback side-by-side and they looked practically the same height.
I just got my 2022 Forester in dark green that I ordered back in January, it took about 3 months to come in. I traded in my 2019 Forester and got more for my trade than what I paid for the car when new. I compared the Forester and Outback but that terrible touch screen on the Outback was the dealbreaker for me. The Forester is just easier to live with in the real world.
As for the turbo, the Forester has more than enough power for me. I don’t have to win every stoplight race to be happy….
My wife and I are on Subaru number 6 she has a 2017 Outback and I just got a 2022 Forester limited we love them both and I like the customer service from Subaru of North America when I had a issue with my 2013 Outback that was traded in on the Forester
They handled it quickly and professional
I choose the Forester because the driving experience is uniq! Huge windows, confortable and a large sunroof. I prefer the smallest screen with buttons than the big one the Outback, Legacy and WRX. Simple switch for the heating seats! The fuel is so expensive, I don’t want a turbo. 7.2 l/100km on highway.
I’ve always wanted someone to compare these two vehicles, and no one can do it from heart to heart like Andrea & Zack.
My choice would be the better handling more spacious station wagon.
Thank you!
Ive been waiting for a head to head on these 2 models. Thank you for doing a great job in the comparison!
I'm personally in the Outback camp myself. Just as the Outback started life as a Legacy wagon and shared the interior of that, the Forester was a crossover version of the Impreza and shared the Impreza's interior. I always liked the Legacy/Outback interior far more than the Impreza/Crosstrek/Forester.
Just discovered your channel, beyond excellent review covering all the details....and Canadian to boot! Refreshing to find a 'home grown' auto test channel since so many are from south of the border where often models, options and especially price are not the same. Now subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
Quite possibly the most cross shopped vehicles, within one brand, in the automotive market. I’m not surprised the the Forester wins the battle year-over-year, it is one hell of a product. Especially for the Subaru fans. Though… I agree with Zack, absolutely hands down… the Outback. The cargo, ease of load (especially on top!), the look, the car-like handling, the tech, etc. makes it an easy winner. I’m just not sure I could ‘get into’ the looks of those Wilderness trim models. Thanks for another brilliant comparison video.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
It's clearly not a hell of a product given the worldwide sales figures. Its niche and not desired by most due to others being a much superior all round package.
I just got my second Outback. I'm a fanboy.
Love your videos. Would be great if you could throw the power and torque numbers on the screen when you talk about it. Great job guys! 👍
Had two Forester Limited XT’s over the last 8 years and have been very happy with them. However, with the turbo option not being available with the latest generation, replaced my Forester Limited XT with another brand. Outback just does not suite my preference and not willing to go there. Forester is the way to go for me … but they need the option of a better engine than the base option!
Outback because of the turbo, better knee room and most of all the ventilated seats and CD player.
Yes, the Forester doesn't come with ventilated front seats.
I prefer forester than outback and as a forester owner, I love the higher and great visibility and extremely functional screen panel with buttons. It gives me more confident when driving. Certainly more power and bigger screen on outback is better, but regular 2.5L is way enough on regular city commute. Plus when driving in the city, fuel economy is more important than powerful engine, and it is easier to park in a tight space compare to outback. If I need a bigger SUV, I will go with ascent.
Ascent has terrible reputation
Great comparisons, thank you!
We were about to buy the Forrester after driving it and all it’s competition, but after a test drive in the Outback XT, we were sold. Had it for about 3 months and no regrets with the purchase.
I love my 2014 forester it still impresses me. I’m in Montreal. I’m looking forward to a hybrid/ all electric setups. Plus my wife who is under 5 feet tall says it perfect for her. Win Win. Thanks for the video 💚
Looking to purchase one of these this year so this was so informative. Leaning toward the Outback with the turbo engine.
Your video title sums up the decision we are going to make this spring. We have owned two Foresters and have been very happy with our local Subaru dealership.
That's awesome, good to hear!
You guys speak very well and clearly. Excellent delivery! Thank you
Glad you think so!
Thanks so much - This convinced us to go with an outback XT. The Forester is great, however the seats are a bit wider in the Outback, which we like
Glad it was helpful! - Andrea
I am looking into an Outback Premium , but a friend of mine just got a Mazda CX-5. It has a screen but all of the controls are on the console. I was surprised how much easier it is to use! Less distracting. But I have been obsessed with Outbacks for decades, can’t wait to get one!
I got the Outback. Seats to me are more comfortable especially the extended thigh support driver seat.
I love this review. my wife and i have been looking at a few SUVS thanks and will check both of these Subarus.
Great, glad it was helpful!
The more upright stance for myself being tall and having back pain made the Forrester a winner for me. I took home a 2021. Only complaint is the cheapness of the interior. Window switches almost immediately broke. Otherwise; it does good in the snow and has enough clearance for my rural area, gets 30mpg, cvt feels nice, roof rack availability, not struggling with my back to sit in it. My truck feels amazing. I have a hard time sitting in cars. Forrester is a good in-between. I would like the extra hight of the wilderness model in a future purchase.
30 mpg is excellent! I'm leaning more towards Forester myself for the reasons you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.
Honestly it’s depending on really what people like. I’m more of a fan of the outback mainly due to the carrying capacity and the look. Not a fan of the boxy look with the forester. But both are comfortable and great cars to drive
I HATE the touch screen on the outback. I would take the smaller screen and dedicated physical buttons on the Forester over the Outback's any day!
Forester!! Adequate power, great mileage, saves gas. I am tall, great height inside. Short turning radius, easy peasy parking.
Such thoughtful videos, nice job. I am leaning towards the Forester.
I got sold to you two, well done 👍🏼 the most civilized review on Subarus
Glad you liked it!
I need to enjoy my beverage (typically coffee) on a road trip, and I found the cupholders on the Forester are way more awkward to access than the Outback. In the Outback I reach forward and I can see them easily. In the Forester I have to reach to the side and backwards, depending on how far forward the seat is. Anyone else notice this?
Outback all the way! I really like the outback with the turbo for sure!
Thank you for posting this helpful video
My sis has a 2017 Forester and sat in the spacious rear seat a couple of short trips...comfy and even without seat heaters in CO found that all 4 occupants and the medium sized dog in the way back were just fine! True about the greenhouse...expansive and hot when they visit Reno in the summer!
Thank you for all these comparisons, a real help.
I like your work.
And working as a team, provides often a different image/approach which again helps us
with a final decision / choice.
Not sure about the new design of the Outback, especially with the video' side view image at 3:33 ...
.... too much plastic cladding up front and
the bizarre shaped plastic cladding around the the front and back wheels...
possibly, the grey color is not helping !
No NAV on wilderness no thanks how did the engineer's come up with that one... Currently own XT was going to buy new but No Turbo on new Forester means brand switch for us
You completely missed why people don't like the bigger screen. It's because there are few physical buttons. It's harder to use the climate controls on touch screen than physical buttons.
Great back and forth in this episode!
For me it’s Outback XT.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the review - Andrea
Love your channel and content! I just purchased a 2022 Forester Premium in autumn green metallic and I am absolutely in love with it, so yay Andrea! :-) I, too, love the open feel of the Forester, the incredible visibility, the higher SUV seating position, the MPG, and that incredibly HUGE moonroof! It drives beautifully, esp. for an SUV. I used to want the Outback, but I owned a stationwagon for plenty of years, and wanted something different. Cheers, Zack and Andrea!
Oh, and I previously owned a 1984 Subaru Hatchback for about 10 years, which was a little FWD champ. 42 MPG highway from a little 1600cc engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, and she also drove and handled securely and confidently on the wet, snowy, and icy roads to ski resorts.
Great job on comparing these 2 vehicles! I owned a 2000 Outback 2.5 liter, had 358,000 miles when I got tired of owning it! 😆 Bought a 2014 Outback, had over120, 000 miles when I traded it in for a 2021 Forester Sport. All 3 had the 2.5 liter motor. Never had a complaint about lack of power in all 3!! I hunt all over America quite a bit. So I travel up & down mts, prairies, & forest roads & off roads. It seems to me anyone riding an article on cars or trucks has to find a complaint about the vehicle their testing. With the Forester, it's always, it needs more power! For what??? Drag racing from one light to another, getting up a hill a little faster with the turbo engine? I'm not an old foggy that litter patters along, in the '70's, I owner 70 340 Duster, 71 426 Hemi-Cuda, etc, etc. In my opinion, solely, I find the Forester being lighter in weight than the Ouback, is quicker & at 182hp, is better on gas ($4.29) & going up, a gallon!!!!! Than the turbo engine. Subaru must know what they are doing, isn't the non turbo Forester their BEST seller?? Thanks again, just stating my opinion out loud!! Again, great article on these two.👍
Its the best seller because its cheaper, not because its better. Plain and simple.
We currently own a 2016 Forester with 135k miles - most miles done at an elevation greater than 5000'. Our house is at 8200' and we have two reasonably steep grades between town and our house. MORE POWER! We get stuck behind slow traffic all the time cause the 2.5l motor just doesn't have enough power to pass safely. Even when there is no traffic, the motor is taching 4500 to 5000 rpm going up the grades at speed. I've got a turbocharged diesel truck that doesn't care about the steepness of the grades. And my supercharged Challenger just motors up those same grades with hardly any more pressure on the go pedal. Yep, the Suby needs to have more air crammed into the combustion chambers at our altitude.
I love this Forester I like the update they put on it I think the Wilderness package looks a lot better than the one on the Outback I do wish that we had more power
Forester Wilderness camp here. Just bought one a few weeks ago ❤️
Thanks guys!
I appreciate both of you discussing Outback vs Forester features, Praciality and utility
I bought the Outback Wilderness 6 weeks ago. It's a surprising car, I love it... But...yes But, there a few annoying things. When you drive and need to start or stop Heating seats, you have to click twice to be able to do it. They should really keep it simple. 1-2-3 on-off button. Also, the AVH on the second screen, should be active till you disengage as the auto-shut-off for the motor.
I have a lot more positive to say than negative, don't worry, It's a great vehicule. Winter wise... incredible !
I love the Outback! I’m driving a 2019 Subaru Outback and love it!
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
@@andreaspencer9813 ur welcome
My wife has a 2014 Forester with manual trans and I really enjoy driving it. I just bought a 2022 Outback Onyx. I would probably preferred a manual, if available, but I'm getting used to the CVT. Never drove a turbo before, but really like the power. I don't want to say my wife hates my Outback, but she much prefers her Forester. I came out of a '99 Chrysler 300M that I drove for almost 23 years (300M was still running great and donated to a lady at church who desperately need a car). After living with a car that long, you almost feel a part of the car. With all the tech in the Outback, it was a big departure from the 300M and I don't yet have the same comfort level. But I do love the turbo power and handling, which I feel is outstanding on the Outback.
Thanks for the great vid. Confirms that either choice would have been a winner. By the way, my wife hates the big screen and I love it.
Outback wilderness is the way to go.
Had a 2019 Outback Touring. Bounced and rolled too much but was quiet and smoothe. And not the new platform. Felt closed in too but a very easy drive. Now have a 22 Forester Sport. While not as refined as the Outback the suspension is better and outward visibility second to none. But I still love the room, speed, exonomy and fun of my 19 Impreza 5-dr. Maybe a new Crosstrek is next? Thank you, you two deliver great (white north) reviews!!! ❤️✌🏻🇨🇦
Excellent review.
I've always preferred the Outback over the Forester. The Forester is a great car, but the Outback rides and drives a bit better and I think it's more comfortable. I also personally find the styling of the Forester to be a bit dorky. I prefer the wagon look of the Outback.
I just bought a Forester, love it!
as a fellow lover of the wagon I salute you Zach..why SUV's are so popular are beyond me...I would love to find a older Mazda 6 wagon with a manual for an everyday car...great comparo...keep up the great work.🙂
Mazda 6 sells a wagon version in markets outside North America. I've seen one in New Zealand
Outback Wagons are so HotT! I just wish the Outback had more dials for temp control and the X-mode like in the Forester.
outback looks better and works better. Station wagon for the win!
What car do you film your intros in? I love the sun roof!!
I was mostly non-passively listening to this, but the one major difference that immediately sold me on the Outback was that seating was obviously much more comfortable. The Forester felt more like a chair compared to the Outback, which supported and contacted my whole body. This matters on long trips, where sitting in the same position so long makes me start to cramp. I think the Forester sells more mostly because of the lower price.
thanks your video is very good!
Good information and comparing.
Forester has the edge over Outback
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
I was in the market for the Forester Wilderness. But without the turbo engine, I'm now looking at the outback wilderness. I never thought I would be looking at an outback at all.
Production set to start this month for my outback! It was tempting to go up to the touring model with the bigger screen but the base is more in my price range. I've never had a screen in a car before (2006 corolla current) so anything will be an upgrade. Im moving across Canada later this year and the towing capacity was the most attractive feature between forester and outback. Both will be fully capable of tackling our winters. Great review as always!!
How long is the wait for ordering?
@@daveunknown01 TL;DR - anywhere from 3-6 months.
Too many variables to know for sure but I ordered mine in January (convenience in mag grey) and its production was set to Feb with April delivery. That got changed to later so I swapped to black, now I'm looking at end of March production and may/June delivery.
@@brandonprince1350 Thanks. Ive been looking into ordering one, either Forester or Outback. Waiting on my local dealer to get some Foresters in so i can compare the two in person. Ive also never owned a vehicle with a screen 🍻 my 96 2 door Tahoe is the newest vehicle ive ever owned.
I'm with Andrea. I like the Outback and wagons in general, but I prefer the smaller footprint, higher seating position, taller windows and better fuel mileage of the Forester. Plus it looks more attractive/aggressive to my eye, especially the Sport trim which is the one I'm considering ordering.
This is a great comparison video and I think the Outback gets my vote because I like wagons. Does a HUD come with top trims?
Great review guys! Test drove both of these vehicles last summer and preferred the ride of the Outback. Just one question though - anyone have a reason why the Outback scores 10 points less in the JD Power reliability scores. 71/100 for Outback and 81/100 for the Forester. They both use the 2.5L boxer and have the same 4wd system. Is the larger turbo engine in the Outback lowering the rating? Has that engine had problems?? Not sure why the big difference in reliability ratings!!
It could just mean that we should put less stock in the JD Power reliability scores.
I have a feeling it's partly because of the large touchscreen in the Outback. The Forester doesn't have that screen. People have been complaining that it's slow to respond and unintuitive.
Picking up my US Outback Wilderness tomorrow…finally!
Really bummed our models didn’t get (even as an option) the heated steering wheel!
Outback all the way 😆
The wilderness ? NO hate the Cladding , But the Onyx XT trim Rocks , Love the chrome wheels, No black rims for me !!! Great review guys , keep them coming !!!
Maaan, I’m old school and I absolutely love the Outback Station Wagon, but the Forester turns me on too.😊
I rather like both of these, as Ive said before I have a Subaru soft spot.
I’ve seen the outback and cross trek in higher ground clearance forms and imho they just don’t look great. The body style just doesn’t sit as well raised up as a more suv based vehicle.
That being said I saw a Jetta made into a 4x4 and as ridiculous as it looked I loved it.
Great review
At the moment, I just like the model that can be sold in its mrsp and on dealer's inventory without waiting.
Like both, but leaning towards the Forster.
I was just in the market and looked at both. They are very much alike behind the wheel.
I preferred the Forester....but found greater variety in Outbacks.
Both could use more power but will be enough for most buyers.
Both are really good choices!
The part between 09:33 to 11:44 are particular useful to me that they talking comfortableness of the two models. I'm new to Subaru, switching from Toyota Camry.
I bought my wife an Outback last year for her birthday.
Today we bought a Forester Touring to replace our Rav.
I’ve got the 2021 Outback XT Touring .. the turbo engine has ample power and the handling is great. Versatile, fully loaded including ventilated front seats which was a must . I use the voice controls, STARLINK remote start with air conditioning and great sound system . Love the metallic green / Napa leather combination . 13,000 comfortable miles to date .. I rarely go off road but when I do it gave no issues and I have slept in the back with the rear seats down !. I love the apple car play google maps in large format on the screen .. I have experienced the reboot of the head system due to apple car play glitch , I believe there’s now an update that might address this which I will do soon .. For me it was the best value decision for desert living ..
You have the exact car I want to buy. How do you like the HK sound system?
@@joerotman5214 It’s the best sound I have experienced in a vehicle but also the first upgraded one I have had … I listen to mostly classic rock music and jazz / blues and love the detail and bass response from the sub woofer .. the cd-player in the central arm rest was a bonus and keep a few of my favorites in there .. I am still using Sirius xm after negotiating a low premium for another year but will end the subscription if they won’t bargain ..
I bought a 2022 Outback in December. I have looked at both these cars for a bunch of years now and the Outback was pretty much my choice primarily because of the layout of the rear cabin. The Forrest is taller but the Outback is deeper and as such, has a longer load floor. I drove a Toyota Rav4 for almost eight years and it worked well for me but it was often to the cramped side. The Outback corrects that for me at this point. As for the 11.5 inch screen, I like the look of it but it is often tedious to operate. At times, it can be annoyingly laggy in operation. Press a button and I've had it sit there up to 20 seconds before responding. That's not all the time but it's frustrating when it happens. The layout of the various features is also not very efficient. Radio functions are under one icon and all the other audio functions (bluetooth, CD, USB, iPhone, Aux, etc) are under another so if you want to go from listening to the radio to playing a CD, it could be up to three punches of the screen to get there. Some functions, the heated/ventilated seats for example, are accessed one layer deep in the menu system. That may not seem like much but it makes accessing them more tedious than they should be. Some of the selections are redundant and don't really need to be there. Subaru offers a driver monitoring system on it's upper lever trims to help keep the driver focused on the road, then they put this 11.5" tablet on the dash that can be the most distracting thing in the cabin. My Outback is a Premium trim. I went with that level because it was the lowest level I could option the blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert feature. I didn't mind the fact that it also included the large touch screen but in hind sight, if I could have gotten the blind spot monitoring on the base model, I'd go that way and skip the big touch screen all together. In spite of all I've just said, I'm quite happy with the car overall.
I'd be happy with either : )
I do like seeing you two having a point of view from your own perspectives. It gives a wider view for people to consider which way they would go (shhhh! Forester). Sorry Zack.
Thank you, we appreciate the positive feedback, glad you like it.
A lot of people here in the USA are afraid of turbo’s.
In the past a lot of turbo’s from many different automobile manufacturers failed with reliability issues and they didn’t last as long as a naturally aspirated engine.
I personally have had 3 turbo’s and will never buy another one.
They simply produce too much heat.
We normally keep our vehicles for 15-20 years but we’re lucky if the turbo’s lasted 7 years. Most of them crapped out as soon as the warranty did. It’s just not worth it
I would like to know if the Wilderness trim is less stable with the raised CofG.
The approach and breakover angles of the Forester is better than the Outback. That makes it a better choice for the rougher stuff.
hey ! Guys could you please add golf clubs for the width in the Boot...cheers
I don't mind the power available on my 2019 Forester. I only wish for more power when we're going camping with a FULL load and want to pass. Having the choice would be good for the next model year for those who want the extra power, though!
Have a 2014 forrester xt and will be going for outback turbo when available here in Australia 🇦🇺
I prefer the power, bigger screen and the ventilated seats of the Outback, but I like the higher seating, legroom of the Forester.
2020 forester touring, avg mpg 37.2 ...when I need more pull I switch to S mode and does great. Paddle shifters to reliability etc etc...great suv . Have 34000 miles ..no problems.
Drove the outback before I signed for the forester and what I noticed was turning radius on forester was fantastic but the moonroof did not tilt like it does in the outback , Subaru should accommodate and correct that. Both great vehicles but so far I would definitely buy another forester. Btw, this was in 2020.
I know I'm in the minority, but WHY do screens have to keep getting bigger? I would strongly prefer a small screen option on both vehicles. I don't need a television in my center-stack as I'm driving down the road - I already have a phone, tablet, computer, etc.
I thought the better gearing on the Wilderness models got lower mileage figures? No? Also, does the higher (numerically) geared Wilderness Outback accelerate noticeably quicker? Very interested to know this because I love the Outback but even with the turbo engine, I just want more.
Zack, which Outback turbo would you get?
We prefer the outback however what we do not like is the big plastic rack on top
Outback Wilderness is my choice!
I have 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium and I would love get Subaru Outback Wilderness Sky blue and seem like my fit go off roading. What compare of my 2016 Subaru Forester or 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness ?
We test drove Forester and outback both but liked outback due to back seat comfort and heated back seat and steering
Plus you also get available ventilated front seats in the Outback, not in the Forester which is nice for those hot climates.
I apologize if I missed it, but did you cover the colors each car. Thanks for another great review, your reviews are seamless, not acted but natural.
Thank you so much! The Forester is Cascade Green which I think is a gorgeous colour and the Outback is Ice Silver Metallic.
I agree with Andrea, I prefer the Forester it's sportier and it's more of a sport utility I'm not into the station wagon family vehicle and Turbo is very hard on 4 cylinder engines the only way I would get a Turbo is if you lease it not buy it.
Can You guys sometime explain what the advantage of bigger wheels is! It's not as straightforward as it seems, I'm sure. Thank you