Watch This: 2018 Subaru Outback Review on Everyman Driver
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In 2020 Subaru dropped the 3.6, 6cyl and added a 2.4L 4cyl turbo. The 2.5 naturally aspirated engine went from 175hp to 182hp.
The longevity of the turbo remains unknown in reliability even now in 2023, but so far they’re very durable.
That SUBARU is definitely impressive but then again so is our
host, Dave Erickson. Lookin' good Dave!
The 2.5 seems to be just enough for such a big car. You really need to give it gas to accelerate hard. No complaints tho considering i get 33 mpg highway and some 28 combined.
I have a video on my channel showing how fast the 4 cylinder accelerates and it's not bad at all, I think I took it to 112mph but it was pretty quick to get there so yea the 4 cylinder is good enough for everything that you need to do and comes with great fuel economy!
Yeah I suppose that is a good thing, because I don't think these engines enjoy being rev'd too hard. So I've read anyway. I am new owner of a 2018 2.5i Limited Subaru Outback two days ago.
I'm convinced now, this is what I'm getting, thx for the review
I wished Subaru would make the moonroof larger like in the Forester and a 2.5 Turbo option. Other than that the Outback is perfect and look forward to owning a 2018 in the coming months.
I have the outback 2008 and I love my big roof. I don’t know why they decided to make it smaller! For safety in the crash test?!
Props for pneumatic hood props. It's little touches like that which help compliment the overall quality of this car. I tried one on for size recently at a car show and was very impressed. Look forward to getting an actual test drive.
My Buick had that I really liked it
dudes calves are insane
sure beats a SUV. it's more stable on the highway
That is a total bullshit lie. This thing feels like it'll flip over before a Ford Edge would. Suspension is tuned weird i have one as a rental right now and i am afraid to take it on the expressway the engine is so gutless i don't even feel like im going anywhere. Bad unsafe uninspiring vehicle no idea why anyone would buy this junk new.
@@aayonce4 You sound sane and reasonable
@@aayonce4, the 2.5 won’t spin the tires from a dead start, but has plenty of power on the highway. You must’ve rented the base model
with none of the premium gear. The Ford Edge disintegrates after 3 years. Subies just keep on going while their competitors fail.
"The best advertising makes you glad you bought." Amen. Thanks for the lively, accurate review.
Does anyone ever review base models? Not many people buy the luxury-trim models. That's why they call them "limited." But that's what gets reviewed most of the time, I assume because that's what is pushed by the source of the review vehicles.
Vehicles with the word, "limited" in the name usually refer to the fact that it is an anniversary or special addition, usually a combination of multiple make years made into one car.
Funny you’d say that as I only buy top end models. I also only buy used and I don’t want cloth seats that someone else sweat all over for a couple years. So I always look for the leather seats which is typically the limited or high end design. I have a Subaru Outback limited and a Lincoln MKX Reserve with the twin turbo engine. It’s just a matter of preference when you buy used the price difference is minimal.
I think I'm in love with this car, I've been looking for the perfect "off road" car and I think this Outback might be in my future.
Buy one?
I bought a used 2018 Outback this year (2023) and it's a really nice vehicle.
I wish Subaru could coax a little more power out of the 2.5 liter engine. Even an extra 5-10 ft lbs of torque might help a little with 0-60 times...
Buy a different car if you’re looking for faster acceleration. For me, it has ample acceleration and torque.
It's not a sports car.
I agree. It's been at basically the exact same power rating for the last 20 years but it's gotten heavier and heavier. Time to step up your game Subaru, an extra 10-20 hp never hurt anyone.
J J76, I don't know why anybody can complain about the power. I have a 2019 Outback limited 4 cylinder and she moves with no problem.
Enjoy watching your videos. How would you compare the Outback 3.6R to the Forester XT as far as ride, handling, noise, and power?
I have a 2017 Outback and love it. Such a great car. Good review Dave.
Egan Fo a big ugly car with no road feel. A boulavard cruiser.
Robert Hoos aren’t you charming
Update pls? What engine? How is it doing now? I have my eye on the 3.6 r
@@ricome169 u don't own one I can tell this is not ugly
After selling our 18 year old Camry and our 12 year old Rav 4WD Limited and buying our Subie’s, our insurance premiums DROPPED by $1,200 per year. I asked our agent why it dropped and we were told it’s because Subaru’s are more safe, have too accident avoidance and Subaru’s are less likely to be stolen.
We don’t have to fold down the rear seats in both our Outback and Forester on those occasions when I need to use my wheelchair. This is HUGE for me.
Outback or CRV? You driven and tested both. Do you favor one over the other?
Been waiting on someone to review the 2018 model happy it was you! Great review as always!
Allyson Coltrane i just bot this exact same car the 3.6R engine and in white! Love the car although I'm disappointed it doesn't have ventilated seats. If you can afford it def go for the 3.6R
max audi thanks for the suggestion I leaning towards the 2.5 limited for gas mileage but I loved the 3.6 when I too I it for a test drive.
Allyson Coltrane good luck! You can't go wrong either way and don't be afraid to negotiate! I was able to get a good amount off MSRP for a 2018 model. You just have to bring figures and they have pretty good dealer hold backs from the manufacturer. For example I bot the car with MSRP $38,600 for $35,500 and they still made good money on it
max audi nice! I’ll keep that in mind thanks for the advice.
max audi sorry to keep bothering you but wanted to ask if you think the touring trim is work the extra cost?
Great review Dave, as usual. Thank you for all your hard work and research on every vehicle you review, it's very apparent. 👍🏻
Love my 2015 and wouldn’t change to ANY vehicle out there... except the newer version of 2018! 😃 Btw when I was looking to buy a car almost a year ago I watched probably most of your content. Great job & thank you!!!!
What problems would you look for in these Outbacks?
smasila in 2015 definitely flooding issues that some had (including myself) when you go too fast into the puddles. Other than that this car is amazing!!!
ya the new one looks awesome
I own a 2000 Subaru Outback and I love it.
I have 125,000 miles on my 2015 and only had 1 hub go bad. I'm even on my original brake pads. I get regularly +34 mpg. What's not to like...?
Dude everyday is leg day
This is such a good review! Great job Dave!
Rear seats also recline. '16 OB Subie Woobie owner here.
What is the entry/exit like in it? Is it easy to get in and out like a small suv or does it lean more toward the "your butt feels like it is riding on the pavement and a person with bad knees/back is going to have to pull themselves out of it? Example, we've got a 93 Chevy Lumina car and for me to get out, I literally have to grab the outside door and roof and pull myself out because the car is so low and doors are so tight
Thank you for your excellent reviews. You explain everything in simple terms. Gracias!
Dave, could you review the Outback off road capabilities?
I was pleasantly surprised and impressed when I saw an Outback on display at a Portland-area REI in 2019. For a vehicle that is far from being a gargantuan, the cargo room with or without the second row folded down was impressive! Since I am the sole passenger most of the time, I don't need a huge car for daily driving, but I do need cargo capacity for hauling my hockey gear to the rink as well as when I go camping in the desert at our amateur rocketry club's central Oregon desert range. Only one thing really disappoints me, and it's not that it doesn't have active cooled/ventilated seats (the seats in the Touring trim are perforated leather but not cooled): it's the towing capacity of the 3.6R. It used to be rated for 3,000 pounds a few years ago, but now it's rated the same 2,700 as the 2.5. I want to be able to pull a teardrop or popup camper to our launch site, because sleeping in a tent in the cold desert nights in April and October is less appealing to me than it used to be. Now that the 3.6R has been downgraded, I'm not sure this meets my needs and could be a deal-breaker.
nice calves
jiggatasticly my mans got SHREDDED calves
cant wait in five years time to have my first drive, ever, on subaru outback.. the design is awesome!
I LOVE MY SUBARU OUTBACK 2017 ITS A REALLY GOOD QUALITY CAR!
Exterior Grill not good compared to 2015-17
You are one of best car reviewer out there. And your radio voice is a bonus. Haha.
Thanks.
Is this a good car for my first car and to take my dogs on adventures?
I know a guy from new Zealand he has the same car
i loved my 2005 subaru 2.5i wagon but in the first 3 years head gasket blew ..... the dealership said the car is just breaking in ... then it happens again few more years head gasket blew... i baby my cars i couldn't believe again... the dealer said it would cost me 4,000 to have it fixed my mouth hit the floor.. then realised i would have to find a better car that i can trust...
I love that the 3.6r is getting some Light shined on it. It’s a good engine and better in the car than the 2.5i. Maybe they’ll keep it round now that people are aware there’s a 6 cylinder.
MIQUEL AVERY Following current industry trends and Subaru’s own engineers, they’ve hinted that the 3.6 won’t be around for the 2020 redesign of the Outback and Legacy. Expect the 2.4 from the Ascent as the top engine for the Outback.
love video, hate loud music that I kept having to mute.
Nice review, thanks! I wouldn’t call it SUV. It is a 4x4 station wagon with higher suspensions.
I really like this guy's reviews! Please, get your hands on an Acura MDX and do a review. I'm so torn between these vehicles!
Question? Which cars or brands don't have "oh blank" Handles? Maybe something small like the MX5 or the BRZ.
I like the front compared to my 2017 Outback but one thing that's missing is the piece of aluminium along the bottom which, I think, adds to the premium look of my 2017 model.
Have a read on how many head units are dying within a few months of buying this model. Mine died within 3 months. I like the car but I’m hugely disappointed by the poor head unit quality.
Most new safety features are NOT standard but only available as expensive add on package( unlike Honda) . Test driving the 3.6 is smart since the 2.5 is a slow dog compared to any rival
It’s a shame they put a crappy CVT in the V6.
I just moved back to Portland and I hate driving my '15 Tundra DC around this city. Thinking about trading it in for one of these. Once I buy a home, then I was thinking I'd either rent a truck or buy an old 4 cylinder tacoma as a project and off road rig.
I've heard nothing but bad things about the durability of CVTs. Why not just stick to a good ol 6 speed?
EPA regulations. Plain and simple. CVTs can test better which helps the car manufacturer stay within the mpg requirements which get worse every year. But from my research the Subaru CVT doesn't seem near as bad as for example the Nissan CVTs. From a purely mechanical sense, CVTs have few moving parts and thus can actually be cheaper to own e eventually, but they aren't currently as prevalent as traditional automatics and so the repair costs are still quite high. Also since they haven't been standard for as long as traditional automatics expect that it will still be some years before the technology is perfected and as or more reliable.
I have a 2012 Legacy. Its still the same engine as the 2018 models except for a revised CVT. The CVT in mine does have some lag but its seems to be efficient. I dont know If Id upgrade until they put the turbo 2.0 in a legacy or outback
Are there any oil consumption issues with the 2018 Outback? Seems to be a big problem with the Forester.
They resolved on the 2.5L I think in '15, Had a '13 that gobbled oil. My '16 doesn't use any. Now with 52k miles.
125,000 miles on my '15 OBack no oil issues at all.
Great review Dave.
We will be driving to Spokane, WA (6 hours round trip) to buy our next Subaru.
We refuse to buy ANY Subaru from our local Subaru dealership, (Cascade Subaru in Wenatchee, WA) because they are lying Crooks and their service department is horrible). I won’t even let Cascade Subaru change my oil.
There is a Subaru (Only) mechanic in Wenatchee, WA , (H&D Auto) who work on Subaru’s exclusively). We’ve found them to be reasonable priced,,respectful, honest.
Almost All of his customers have been treated poorly by Cascade Subaru, just like us.
Good review. Good job!
"Shatout"
Just went from a 08 Impreza to this
This 3.6 makes the same power as a 3.6 malibu from 2008? Plus its cvt? No thanks. Ill buy an older model. Just getting individual tire pressure monitoring? There's gotta be more than just the awd system to sell me.
Steering wheel looks kinda small to me.
This Subaru outback model 2018 ❤ it please let me know the price.
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Nice review
I just got a 2011 brown outback. What do you guys think of the color? It’s kinda unique, I like it. (I’m a straight male)
Bought a 50th edition
Had a 2013 and it burned oil (quart every 1,000) no more Suburus for me!
He forgot to mention that the rear seats recline....so yeah man what the heck!
Lol
The price of these things truly blows me. I'm trying to throw on some winter tires, a light bar, and a roof rack and make a skiing tank but these are too damn expensive
Get serious, In July 2004 I paid $36,500CD with taxes for my lower level Chrysler 300. They gave me $3,000 for a lemon 1992 Legacy turbo GT. Still have it with just 71,000 km, no rust.
All decent AWD/4WD vehicles are expensive. Subies are outstanding, but definitely not cheap.
Does is have a key start?
Did they do away with the (slightly) reclining back seat? I see the lever that you use to be able to fold the seat down with or use to tilt the rear seat back a little. I guess it has to be talked about but my focus isn't on the multi-media sound system and stuff. Most Subaru owners I know got them for safety and the ability to take them off the beaten path not hook to Pandora or whatever. Love the 8.7 inch clearance too.
The rear seat backs still recline a little. In my Limited edition.
I am waiting for next years re design
Great channel! Miss Spokane.... :[
Starlink entertainment systems has chronic problems....I have a crosstrek, 2018
+everyman driver - Which is better? Cx5 or this for a baby seat in between and 2 adults.
Supreeth Rajan, The outback is a bigger car than the Cx5. For a baby definitely go with the outback!
I purchased a premium in Sept 2018. Be careful and check the hood alignment. Mine was significantly misaligned and spent some time in the body shop with just 200 miles on it.
Needs bigger screen
I see that the one on this podcast is White with Gray interior that became popular in 1990 🤮
Does it allow Car Play or are we still stuck with Starlink garbage apps?
PowWolf Rider I know this is a very late response but Car Play and Android Auto are both supported in 2018 models.
Anybody near orange county/LA county that wanna go offroading with me? I have a 2018 outback and I want somebody to go offroading with, it dont matter what your rig is as long as you like to hit the trails and see what your rig can do. Please hit me up if anyone wants to hit the trails with me.
looks NICE
I love the styling of the Outback. Well equipped and no one can question Subaru's AWD capabilities! My one concern would be the issue of the oil burning by their engines! Is this still happening? I'd hate to be adding oil to my vehicle between oil changes.
monzx3 The 2015+ models have been redesigned and, thus far, have no reports of burning.
97K miles on my 2015 2.5i Limited and not a single bit of oil burn.
Good review for a great vehicle.
If you are going to repeat 4 handles... its only fair if you say it four times... :D
Why do you have two watches?
I almost bought this car but a few kinks irritated me that I knew that would be a bummer over the years was (Fit and finish inside the fake wood on the doors panels are ugly) and also the fact that Subaru did not add a sport mode selector for the transmission (so the CVT would be more responsive like the forester XT ) I went for an Infiniti QX60 instead of the Outback and wow I really enjoy this SUV . I think that 2018 outback is a bit less attractive outside than the 2017 model . I would have chosen this car over the Infiniti if I needed to do more off-Roading but it's not my case .. I'm really glad I didn't go with a Subaru , anyway the dealers here in Canada are really bad , Every time I see the dealers you have in the states I would have been glad to buy a Subaru from one of your dealers but here no way ..
Most uncomfortable seat of any car I have ever owned. Didn’t realize on the test drive :(
Maybe not for you...I find it horribly uncomfortable. I've been messing with it for 3 weeks. I may have found a tolerable position for it but its far from comfortable. Even at its lowest setting the lumbar thing sticks out way too far and is too high up for me. I love the car except for that. I'm seriously thinking that I may have to sell it or trade it in for something else. I'm going to try a method of lowering the lumbar support by extending the wire in the seat that controls it. I saw a video on this so I'm far from the only person complaining about Subaru seats.
It's just a personal preference. Have taken many many cross country trips in our Outback over the years and never any complaints from driver or passenger. Even the back seats recline. Ours is the limited package, maybe that's the difference.
Mike I’m one of the ones with trouble. I may have to trade it in
Take out the plastic part in the seat. Pretty easy to do and improves the seat quite a bit. Guides online on how to do this. It took me less than 5 min.
Matt Baier done...I’m assessing if that fixed it...waiting for my back to stop hurting so I can tell
Did he say shat out lol?
38,000 for that little piece of s*** you can keep it!!! I'll buy a full size truck for that price.
lol i dont think he knows what broceries really means
Can these tow? I have some dirt bikes I need to tow to races. I'm guessing yes but you didn't say.
qynsar They can tow to some degree. I see people hauling campers with them, though for longevity of the CVT, i would try to keep the weight down.
2700 lb's.
qynsar it can haul a couple dirt bikes and a couple fat chicks 🐥
Too tired of old, weak leaker 2.5 and 3.6, they need a powerful 3.0 turbo diesel.
Hesam0000 screw the turbo. I’ll rather just have a simpler design with great mpg
Really? A nasty diesel? What they need is a good EV version. EV IS the future.
@@MrFloydroy I bought a 2019 outback limited. Love it and i have the 4 cylinder. The car has more than enough adequate power. These complainers who want the 3.6 are race car drivers. Unless you are looking to haul a heavy load, the 4 cylinder is fine. No issues what's so ever.
Robert A. Lofgren Jr. agreed
Those people should just get a wrx
What no comments about the 39K price for a loaded Outback. Usually the Subaru fanboys would comment on every Volvo review about how overpriced the new Volvos are and how Subaru is a better value. 40K for hard plastic and a CVT. I think not
Polestar Wes A life. Get one.
endocry Funny! SIMP! Another living in parents basement loser!!
Got mine for just over $31k
The plastic trim all around the car makes it look cheap and that the only reason I don’t like it and I will not buy it.
bro316 go look at all new 2019 Volvo v60 Cross Country 👍🏼😍
I just can't decideicde between the Outback or Forester. Such a dilemma.
New Forester is coming out soon. I would wait and see the new generation Forester. The concept looked great.
Holy calves!
Its to feminine looking women drive n love these
Non review
Nice calves Dave
Hey Everyman Driver, newsflash, repeating Subaru's talking points in a deep 80's-cable-news-presenter-tone is the totally extinct way of doing automotive journalism.
That's a little harsh. I'd rather listen to this. Watching some shaggy bearded, tattooed, and nose pierced millennial hipster waffling and snuffling and "bro"-ing his way aimlessly through a car review while sounding like he never graduated high school wouldn't do it for me. I hope that looking and sounding like a grown up, from any decade, never becomes extinct.
Seems to be working for him... No worse that some of these other reviewers; throwing out their worthless opinion, based on how "sexy" it looks etc.
Damn CVT = junk.
2 Watches?
Great review!!