my family has had a 2001,2006,2011,2012,,2013, and a 2022, 2 of which we still have. I have the 2013 2.5 limited and my mom has the 2022 outback premium. We love our outbacks, both those we have and those we no longer have. they'll do just about anything you ask of them and they run forever if you take care of them.
I've been driving a '19 H6 Outback since 2021 (I used some of your reviews back then to pick the outback) and I'm still in love with it. I plan to drive it into the ground.
I bought a 2023 Outback Premium at the end of 2022, and love the car. I agree with your observations, especially the value aspect. Couple other nice features you didn't mention...retractable roof rack cross bars, hands-free tailgate opener (hold your hand an inch from the Subaru logo and it'll open), unlock the doors by putting your hand inside a front door handle, and an actual (compact) spare tire. I got option package 15 with the moonroof, blind spot monitoring, and more.
The Outback being longer makes it a better choice for taller folks with young kids in a rear facing child seats. Those few inches make all the difference.
As a '22 Outback Premium owner, it's a fantastic car. Very comfortable, spacious, reasonably efficient, very quiet, and great driver assists. I like the pre-facelift models because they have C-shaped LED running lights up front and don't use the low beams for DRL. I use auto climate control exclusively in mine. I also optioned mine without the sunroof. Coming from a Ford product with the keypad, the PIN entry is almost as good and very convenient. It's long enough that I can fit my bike in the back without taking off a wheel. Subaru has a VIP program that for a $500 donation to certain charities, you get a coupon for 2% below invoice pricing and all accessories at invoice. It saved me over $3500 on mine. I only have a few complaints. It's a little slow but I didn't want to pay more for the turbo engine and take the fuel economy hit. The backup camera and Android Auto only use a third of that big screen.
How is it dealing with the 11.6 inch infotainment system? Heard they have had a ton of issues. Have you had problems with it? Only asking as I think this will be my next car in a few months.
Still have my 2008 Outback with the 3.0 H6, only has 200k miles and never any issues with it. Very comfortable vehicle and tons of space with 2 kids. Looking to upgrade to a newer one in a year or so preferably with the 3.6 engine
My parents bought the 1987 GL Subaru wagon brand new and got T-boned pulling out of the dealership. Insurance fixed it because it was brand new. That's the first car I remember that had a Hill hold to hold you in place on a hill at a light.
As a person who loves wagons ones with power tailgates are a chief’s kiss, and being someone is is saving for a 90s buick roadmaster, that is the only con that most 90s cars have
The screen would annoy me. The cup holder was a great test!!! I had a cup of coffee fall foward and got syrup and cream everywhere in my jeep. I never considered the cup holder size.
Based on a frankly outdated notion of their reliability, used Subarus are ridiculously expensive. There's really no reason to buy a late-model used one, when a brand-new one is only a tiny bit more expensive, and you get the security of knowing exactly how the car's been treated from day one, and a full factory warranty. The mandatory CVT is a deal-breaker for me, though. Would greatly prefer a manual, but if that ain't happening, a regular automatic would do.
Depends. About 3 months ago I scored a 2021 Subaru Outback Premium with the package 13, It had just under 7K miles on it. I saved over $10,000 if I were to buy the same premium package for 2024 (the 2025s were not out at that time). With the low mileage, I'd say it was a win!
Still after 35 years of Outdated, Old Gloomy Grey or Dreadful Death Black interior colors. But if you buy a more expensive Outback you can enjoy the peaceful, quiet , Relaxing Warm Ivory Leather. Or if you want total luxury, you can buy the Touring model with Brown Leather interior.
The other day I had to move an Outback from our other lot to the main one. I had to punch it making a right turn on red and it felt like the car wanted to drift from the power 😂
If I have around 35k and want a Subaru what is my smartest choice assuming it would be my daily with occasional small family hauling duties? Forester, Outback or Crosstrek?
The Outback Premium is around $33 - $36k with most of the safety options in package #13 or #15. My kids grew up in my 2005 & 2013 Outbacks, and now they drive our 2024 when they are home from college. The Crosstrek is more like my 2005 Outback... smaller, but more nimble, but you would probably want to get the higher trims that come with the 2.5l .
@@GetOffMyyLawn I think you are right I test drove this against the Forester and the Crosstrek limited was my preferred choice. I ended up buying a Camry xle awd by happenstance in the end.
Too bad the infotainment system is so outdated, my 2012 Camry’s dreaded entune system might have a better load time. Most of the people I know with Subarus tend to not mind the system, but I’ve never heard of anyone raving about it.
It plays the radio and does climate control. That's all it really needs to do. My only two complaints are that Android Auto and the backup camera only use a third of the screen.
Most of the shots you see are with a Canon SL3. I used a 24mm lens (lights off) and a 55-250 lens (lights on). In car footage when you see my face is a Gopro Hero 11 black
@@ShootingCars Cool! Thanks for sharing. I was just curious because your review videos look very professional and I appreciate the effort you put into filming these vehicles. =)
@@bwofficial1776like an underpowered drive train? Questionable reliability (mandatory CVTs aren’t doing them any favors)? Uncompetitive fuel efficiency? Terrible infotainment system? Ugly design choices? Symmetrical AWD can only do so much and it’s not enough to sway people nowadays.
@@tails300more like great safety, super reliability, awd better than about any other, resale value better than most, great visibility, amazing cargo space, easy to work on, roomy passenger space.
Vehicles are expensive these days. I've been doing a lot of research for the best bang for your buck for a crossover/SUV, and this one is about the best I've found, as far as quality and features for the price.
Toyoduh's ownership is infecting Subaru with hideous design - that is a disgusting car with tacky black plastic addons. Suddenly Subaru is the old pontiac with cheap plastic addons.
@@senseicorey9979that would be a lot better practical car compared to this soccer mom minivan without sliding doors. The real Suzuki Swift in Asia and Europe not the crappy gm junk.
Toyota only has a 20% stake in Subaru, they’re still very much their own company. Whatever questionable decisions on design, drivetrains, interiors etc they’ve made are on them.
So you're going to moan and grown about 14 more seconds to adjust the air?.... even at a minute would be kind of critical, but 14 seconds??.... and then you're complaining about the cupholders... and I stress the word "cupholder", meaning it's not designed for big thermoses... is it called a thermos holder??.... no... it's a cupholder... so the only quote "fail" is you not understanding the difference between a cup and a thermos.... and I feel this is one of the sharpest looking vehicles on the road, largely due to the station wagony look and appeal that it has
CVT transmission is WORTHLESS. They rob the engine of horsepower , torque and mpg. I got 27mpg on my 11 RAV 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6 with 269 hp through a 5spd automatic transmission. My 19 Forester Touring got 25mph with the 2.5L 4banger 182 horsepower. Screw Subaru
CVTs are the optimal transmission. They keep the engine in the optimal power range all of the time. They have infinite gear ratios as opposed to a fragile overcomplicated 9 speed transmission some cars have moved to. They were banned from Formula One because of the huge advantage they gave.
@@GetOffMyyLawn Whenever you floor your vehicle with the CVT, the engine turns around, looks at you and says, “WTH, do you actually want me to increase the speed?” Then your engine RPM’s jumps to 6K and you gain speed Painfully SLOW. We’ve owned 2 vehicles with the CVT and we will NEVER EVER buy another vehicle with a CVT again ! The CVT transmission is very inexpensive to manufacture but Very EXPENSIVE to replace and since they CANNOT be rebuilt, the automakers “Valued Customers” gets bent over while the automakers screw them royally at the cost of $8K - $10K. My 19 Forester Touring with the GUTLESS 182 horsepower 2.5L, 4 banger got poorer fuel economy than my 11 RAV4 Limited 4WD with the 269 horsepower 3.5L V6 and the 5spd automatic GEARED transmission. My wife’s 2019 Outback is Painfully SLOW. So you can say all that you want about the CVT and that’s cool with me, but We will NEVER EVER it another vehicle with the lousy CVT. Heck, my Forester got only 18mpg in combination driving and my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, long bed with the 318 horsepower 3.5L V6 and the 6spd automatic transmission gets 19-20mpg in combination driving.
@@michaelwhite5834 Not when you’re trying to get on the freeway or pass someone. We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state. I got rid of my Forester Touring. My wife Loves her Outback, except for the CVT. So when it wears out she wants to go back to Toyota AWD vehicle that has a normal geared transmission.
@@Doc1855 yeah, I get it. I live in the flatlands and it's very uncommon to have any trouble at all keeping up with traffic in my 24 OB Premium with CVT. The car is a compromise favoring comfort and unbeatable utility with good economy and reliability, and that's why people love it. it's a balance. i have a motorcycle for sporty riding.
my family has had a 2001,2006,2011,2012,,2013, and a 2022, 2 of which we still have. I have the 2013 2.5 limited and my mom has the 2022 outback premium. We love our outbacks, both those we have and those we no longer have. they'll do just about anything you ask of them and they run forever if you take care of them.
I've been driving a '19 H6 Outback since 2021 (I used some of your reviews back then to pick the outback) and I'm still in love with it. I plan to drive it into the ground.
I bought a 2023 Outback Premium at the end of 2022, and love the car. I agree with your observations, especially the value aspect. Couple other nice features you didn't mention...retractable roof rack cross bars, hands-free tailgate opener (hold your hand an inch from the Subaru logo and it'll open), unlock the doors by putting your hand inside a front door handle, and an actual (compact) spare tire. I got option package 15 with the moonroof, blind spot monitoring, and more.
Did enjoy your review. I'm gonna order my 2025 Outback soon and I look forward to owning and driving it for years.
The Outback being longer makes it a better choice for taller folks with young kids in a rear facing child seats. Those few inches make all the difference.
That extra leg room for 2 car seats was the final straw that made me upgrade '05 Forester to a '24 OBXT Onyx.
As a '22 Outback Premium owner, it's a fantastic car. Very comfortable, spacious, reasonably efficient, very quiet, and great driver assists. I like the pre-facelift models because they have C-shaped LED running lights up front and don't use the low beams for DRL. I use auto climate control exclusively in mine. I also optioned mine without the sunroof. Coming from a Ford product with the keypad, the PIN entry is almost as good and very convenient. It's long enough that I can fit my bike in the back without taking off a wheel. Subaru has a VIP program that for a $500 donation to certain charities, you get a coupon for 2% below invoice pricing and all accessories at invoice. It saved me over $3500 on mine.
I only have a few complaints. It's a little slow but I didn't want to pay more for the turbo engine and take the fuel economy hit. The backup camera and Android Auto only use a third of that big screen.
How is it dealing with the 11.6 inch infotainment system? Heard they have had a ton of issues. Have you had problems with it?
Only asking as I think this will be my next car in a few months.
God I would buy one tomorrow if it had just a real 8 speed auto.
Thanks!
Still have my 2008 Outback with the 3.0 H6, only has 200k miles and never any issues with it. Very comfortable vehicle and tons of space with 2 kids. Looking to upgrade to a newer one in a year or so preferably with the 3.6 engine
Great story, great video!!
My parents bought the 1987 GL Subaru wagon brand new and got T-boned pulling out of the dealership. Insurance fixed it because it was brand new. That's the first car I remember that had a Hill hold to hold you in place on a hill at a light.
As a person who loves wagons ones with power tailgates are a chief’s kiss, and being someone is is saving for a 90s buick roadmaster, that is the only con that most 90s cars have
The screen would annoy me. The cup holder was a great test!!! I had a cup of coffee fall foward and got syrup and cream everywhere in my jeep. I never considered the cup holder size.
I wrote to Subaru and they sent me (FREE) and better cup holder for my Ascent. Try it.
Was gonna get one of these but stuck with my 2006 outback bc I like the looks and did lots of work to it
Based on a frankly outdated notion of their reliability, used Subarus are ridiculously expensive. There's really no reason to buy a late-model used one, when a brand-new one is only a tiny bit more expensive, and you get the security of knowing exactly how the car's been treated from day one, and a full factory warranty. The mandatory CVT is a deal-breaker for me, though. Would greatly prefer a manual, but if that ain't happening, a regular automatic would do.
Depends. About 3 months ago I scored a 2021 Subaru Outback Premium with the package 13, It had just under 7K miles on it. I saved over $10,000 if I were to buy the same premium package for 2024 (the 2025s were not out at that time). With the low mileage, I'd say it was a win!
05:22 BIG FRIGGIN BOTTLE FAIL!!!
Under the front seat what are those fuzzy things?
Do not get any Subi and remotely think they will opperate over c. 70% T)
The 6th gen you are reviewing didn't have a 3.6L. It was the 2.5 and 2.4 Turbo. 3.6 was the 5th gen.
Review a 2025 Forrester base model please
I first looked at the video and I thought, "hey he is looking at a 2017 outback... Wait this is a 2025 what?"
Still after 35 years of Outdated, Old Gloomy Grey or Dreadful Death Black interior colors.
But if you buy a more expensive Outback you can enjoy the peaceful, quiet ,
Relaxing Warm Ivory Leather. Or if you want total luxury, you can buy the Touring model with Brown Leather interior.
The other day I had to move an Outback from our other lot to the main one. I had to punch it making a right turn on red and it felt like the car wanted to drift from the power 😂
Was it a turbo version?
@@woody5476 idek tbh. It was an outback wilderness that’s all ik
If I have around 35k and want a Subaru what is my smartest choice assuming it would be my daily with occasional small family hauling duties? Forester, Outback or Crosstrek?
The Outback Premium is around $33 - $36k with most of the safety options in package #13 or #15. My kids grew up in my 2005 & 2013 Outbacks, and now they drive our 2024 when they are home from college. The Crosstrek is more like my 2005 Outback... smaller, but more nimble, but you would probably want to get the higher trims that come with the 2.5l .
@@GetOffMyyLawn I think you are right I test drove this against the Forester and the Crosstrek limited was my preferred choice. I ended up buying a Camry xle awd by happenstance in the end.
Too bad the infotainment system is so outdated, my 2012 Camry’s dreaded entune system might have a better load time. Most of the people I know with Subarus tend to not mind the system, but I’ve never heard of anyone raving about it.
It plays the radio and does climate control. That's all it really needs to do. My only two complaints are that Android Auto and the backup camera only use a third of the screen.
@@bwofficial1776 But the screen is so huge, that's still a decent size.
Zach, which camera do you use to shoot your videos?
Most of the shots you see are with a Canon SL3. I used a 24mm lens (lights off) and a 55-250 lens (lights on). In car footage when you see my face is a Gopro Hero 11 black
@@ShootingCars Cool! Thanks for sharing. I was just curious because your review videos look very professional and I appreciate the effort you put into filming these vehicles. =)
Beware the gas mileage; supposed to get 26-32. I get 20-24. Never again.
Truth. I get 22 combined in the turbo and my wife gets 24 in the 2.5.
I am getting around 27 to 28 mpg with my 2025 outback 2.5 . This a combination of city and highway driving.
SO what are you driving now wayoutwest
@@jamesseabolt5915 the OB Onyx with the standard non turbo engine. Dealer checked it twice, they don’t care one bit.
CVT will always be a hard no for me
Subaru Justy. Haven’t heard that in 20+ years.
That's a lot of money for that size vehicle.
But you get a lot of vehicle for your money.
@@bwofficial1776like an underpowered drive train? Questionable reliability (mandatory CVTs aren’t doing them any favors)? Uncompetitive fuel efficiency? Terrible infotainment system? Ugly design choices? Symmetrical AWD can only do so much and it’s not enough to sway people nowadays.
@@tails300more like great safety, super reliability, awd better than about any other, resale value better than most, great visibility, amazing cargo space, easy to work on, roomy passenger space.
Vehicles are expensive these days. I've been doing a lot of research for the best bang for your buck for a crossover/SUV, and this one is about the best I've found, as far as quality and features for the price.
LOL.... been vehicle shopping lately???
I newer get tired of the current design,
Buy this before they redesign it to look like a Ford.
My grandmas car…
Toyoduh's ownership is infecting Subaru with hideous design - that is a disgusting car with tacky black plastic addons. Suddenly Subaru is the old pontiac with cheap plastic addons.
Go drive your Suzuki swift
And yet, the Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek are strong sellers.
@@senseicorey9979that would be a lot better practical car compared to this soccer mom minivan without sliding doors.
The real Suzuki Swift in Asia and Europe not the crappy gm junk.
Not sure what is worse. Getting rid of scratches on metal or plastic. Plastic I’m assuming.
Toyota only has a 20% stake in Subaru, they’re still very much their own company. Whatever questionable decisions on design, drivetrains, interiors etc they’ve made are on them.
👍😁🇺🇸🇺🇸
So you're going to moan and grown about 14 more seconds to adjust the air?.... even at a minute would be kind of critical, but 14 seconds??.... and then you're complaining about the cupholders... and I stress the word "cupholder", meaning it's not designed for big thermoses... is it called a thermos holder??.... no... it's a cupholder... so the only quote "fail" is you not understanding the difference between a cup and a thermos.... and I feel this is one of the sharpest looking vehicles on the road, largely due to the station wagony look and appeal that it has
And by the way, there's nothing wrong with using the key because that's what I have
You know how long it takes me to change my ac from heat to cold? Not even a second.
Looks too much like a hodge-podge of other crossovers blended into one.
It’s not even a crossover, it’s wagon on stilts being passed off as one. A lot like the Crosstrek is a lifted Impreza.
CVT transmission is WORTHLESS.
They rob the engine of horsepower , torque and mpg.
I got 27mpg on my 11 RAV 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6 with 269 hp through a 5spd automatic transmission.
My 19 Forester Touring got 25mph with the 2.5L 4banger 182 horsepower.
Screw Subaru
CVTs are the optimal transmission. They keep the engine in the optimal power range all of the time. They have infinite gear ratios as opposed to a fragile overcomplicated 9 speed transmission some cars have moved to. They were banned from Formula One because of the huge advantage they gave.
@@GetOffMyyLawn Whenever you floor your vehicle with the CVT, the engine turns around, looks at you and says, “WTH, do you actually want me to increase the speed?”
Then your engine RPM’s jumps to 6K and you gain speed Painfully SLOW.
We’ve owned 2 vehicles with the CVT and we will NEVER EVER buy another vehicle with a CVT again !
The CVT transmission is very inexpensive to manufacture but Very EXPENSIVE to replace and since they CANNOT be rebuilt, the automakers “Valued Customers” gets bent over while the automakers screw them royally at the cost of $8K - $10K.
My 19 Forester Touring with the GUTLESS 182 horsepower 2.5L, 4 banger got poorer fuel economy than my 11 RAV4 Limited 4WD with the 269 horsepower 3.5L V6 and the 5spd automatic GEARED transmission.
My wife’s 2019 Outback is Painfully SLOW.
So you can say all that you want about the CVT and that’s cool with me, but We will NEVER EVER it another vehicle with the lousy CVT.
Heck, my Forester got only 18mpg in combination driving and my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, long bed with the 318 horsepower 3.5L V6 and the 6spd automatic transmission gets 19-20mpg in combination driving.
It’s fine
@@michaelwhite5834 Not when you’re trying to get on the freeway or pass someone.
We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state.
I got rid of my Forester Touring.
My wife Loves her Outback, except for the CVT.
So when it wears out she wants to go back to Toyota AWD vehicle that has a normal geared transmission.
@@Doc1855 yeah, I get it. I live in the flatlands and it's very uncommon to have any trouble at all keeping up with traffic in my 24 OB Premium with CVT. The car is a compromise favoring comfort and unbeatable utility with good economy and reliability, and that's why people love it. it's a balance. i have a motorcycle for sporty riding.