I bought the rear bumper protector for my 2020 Outback. Two different dealers wanted $200 for installation. It's adhesive. I installed it myself. Took less then 5 minutes, including prep work.
200$ to stick that thing on? Wow. Here in Europe the install of options is included in the price, so i payed a hundred Euro for that protector including install.
Also, on the Outback cargo cover, if your hands are full, you can just use an elbow or whatever to push down on that plastic grip in the center of the cover, and it will flip up and retract out of the way as well. Very handy feature.
The ordering was super smooth and ordered the accessories like the hitch, bike rack - honestly there wasn’t much to choose with the 2022 touring XT. It came with just about everything except the LED footwell lights. Subaru did a great job installing that hitch. That cargo net is cool. The Outback Touring XT is an outstanding automobile. Quiet,agile and very quick. WOW
Thank you, Alex. I own a CGK 2021 Crosstrek with the all weather mats. I found the rear mats do not stay in place plus they do not cover the hump so I replaced front and rear with Weathertech products. Keep up the video!
As an American owing an outback..I bought in great shape....I've never once been disappointed....are u safe from a roo attack in Appalachia....bc I am. I drove Ford jeep etc.etc...etc...thru flood and mud....outback will make it. Almost everytime and in it's defence.....a four foot drop into mud stock is rough sailing bud.
Great info! Another reason Homelink is better than a garage clicker, is it only works if the car is on. The clicker can be ‘of interest’ to thieves who could try to access it.
Cargo Cover is included in the Outback 2022. I just bought it but did not get it yet, I freaked out when I saw this part as an optional accessory and I went to check it out in the website. SO GLAD IT’S INCLUDED…
I was today years old when I discovered that the cargo net for the Outback (03:11) has a second cargo net in its sleeve that goes across the whole cargo area floor and attaches to hooks closer to the rear seats. Definitely a nice bonus on that particular accessory. :)
I like my 2020 e-boxer Forester. Saying that, the original accessories are way to expensive for what they are. I'd buy all of what you've mentioned if the price was reasonable.
It’s always interesting to hear what comes standard and what doesn’t from country to country. We get the cargo cover standard on the premium trim on up. You have to add it to the base model.
We bought the floor mats, rear seat cover and rear bumper cover from Subaru. I went online and bought the 6” mud flaps, bug shield, window vents and a dashboard cover, installed them myself and saved over $200. The quality is as good or better than Subaru and is considerably cheaper. I wish that I’d seen the carpet mats online first, as I could have gotten them in tan to match our Ivory interior.
Hi guys. I just got 2024 Forester touring trim. I’m looking for an explanation why did they change recommended tire pressure - it’s 36psi front and 35psi back now. What’s the reason for this? Thank you.
The worst part about the rear floor mats there's nothing for the transmission tunnel, so I just bought a straight floor mat from Supercheap auto store here in Australia & cut in around the centre console. Don't know why they would have two Floor mats when there are 3 seats? Good review mate 👍
I recently picked up my 2021 Limited Forester. I have all but the hitch and not looking to do any towing. I also have the outside dimming mirrors, approach light and an extra surprise " Lighted Footwell" very happy with the Forester and really enjoying.
The rear bumper cover is worth the price. My dad is wheelchair bound so getting it into and out of the rear of our Outback saves the paint on the bumper
Great videos! When will I get my ‘22 Outback XT? I’m near Toronto Canada. I put my deposit on it in November ‘21 I’m currently driving a ‘20 Forester, love that car.
I'm not sure! When I place orders, Subaru provides me with a month they expect it to arrive. I'd imagine the Subaru retailers in Canada get the same info. Our Outbacks in the US takes about 2-3 months to arrive from the day we place an order. Sounds like Canada's lead times are much longer
Aloha! I am waiting for my 2022 Forester Wilderness to arrive. Doesn’t the CARGO COVER come as standard? EDIT: I checked my Monroney sticker, and the Cargo Cover definitely comes standard on the Forester Wilderness. Yay!
I was able to find an incoming 2022 Outback Limited that was not spoken for so snapped it up. However, it had several accessories (cargo side wall protector, auto dimming mirror, splash guards, LED upgrade, rear seatback protector and a bumper cover) installed at the port so I had to take them. A few I would have purchased but several I would not have. Sign of the times I guess to maximize profit. I take delivery of the car next week and I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the vid.
Glad you were able to snag one! It's quicker than having to wait 2-3 months for an order to arrive. As you've mentioned, the downside of picking one already in the pipeline means you have to take it as it comes with all of the accessories. Subaru tends to put the most popular options on these. While with an order you get to pick and choose between accessories. Either way, you're typically not talking about a big difference in price and sometimes getting one sooner is worth it!
Alex I just bought my leased 2020 Forrester Touring. I am considering the body side moldings. Does $300 sound right. Another question. The info button has a a setting to get additional information. What is on this setting ?
Great videos. Thanks. 2020 Outback Touring comes with everything except back seat plastic backs and bumper cover. I did Scotch Guard carpet and carpeted floor mats. When fold seats down for cargo, then cargo cover has a spot under by spare tire but easier to leave in garage.
In Canada, dealer is charging me extra for installation of trailer hitch for my factory ordered Outback. If you are correct and the hitch is factory installed then they are scamming an install charge. How can I confirm this if i don’t see the arrival of the car?
Great video and comments! Just bought a 2019 Subaru Outback touring and need the cross bars. Looks like there is only one that works, made by Thule. Do you know if there are others out there that may be be better? How easy are they to install and remove if we don't want on the roof when not in use. Thank you!
Nice, most of that stuff came standard for me. I ended up with: 5% tint all rear windows, 15% tint front windows, LED Rear Backup lights(GAME CHANGER), Yellow LED fog lights, 2" class 3 hidden tow hitch, rain/wind shields, wheel arch trim (2019), Rear & Front trunk cargo net, LCD screen protector
Does wilderness trim requiring retailer install just mean its not offered by the factory. Or does it mean if we get it installed after market it will void some warranty or something?
retailer install just means we have to install it instead of the factory. It's still an OEM product so it doesn't void the warranty. If you install an aftermarket part, that has the chance to void warranty.
Thanks for this video. Except for the cargo cover, all the other accessories you mentioned are not available even for purchase after you got your car here in the Middle East. Looking forward to order them soon.
@@alexpmo weird stuff. No. You can’t order them together with the car or even after you bought the car. These are not being offered from the dealership. You need to buy them from a 3rd party provider overseas
That's great! If you chose a car that is already on the lot or incoming in a dealer's pipeline, it will already have many of the popular accessories on it.
I’m ordering an Outback Touring XT. The dealership is offering a $500 voucher for accessories. Can splash guards be installed by a dealership without problems or is it best to have them installed at factory? Why are the set of wheel lug nuts ($258) so expensive? Are the Thule cargo boxes specifically made for Subaru (they don’t match Thule’s website boxes)?
I’m thinking of getting a Thule bike carrier - roof mounted for my 2018 Subaru Outback & wondering how many bikes the integrated crossbars will hold. The accessory booklet that came with the car shows only one bike. Will I need to get new crossbars for two bikes? Both bikes are aluminum & weigh approximately 30 lbs. each. Thanks! Love your tips:)
You should have 176lbs of dynamic load capacity. You can fit two bikes on top comfortably on the factory integrated crossbars. You'll have to individual bike trays for each bike to mount it on top. Thule and Yakima both make great products for this. Alternatively, if you have a hitch installed on your Outback, you can get a Bike carrier on the bike that can hold anywhere from 1-4 bikes. This is the option I prefer because it's easier to get the bikes off the back of the car than it is getting them off the roof. Hope this helps!
Awesome videos! For a subaru forester what would you recommend for a bike rack? I've seen the roof and trunk bike rack from thule but local dealers can't recommend what would work better on a forester. Thanks mate.
The hitch rack is my personal favorite. Much easier to load and unload bikes vs the roof rack set up. My favorite hitch rack is the Thule T2 and Kuat NV 2.0. Both are high quality products.
@@alexpmo I hear you, but the hitch is a no for me (kind of expensive and I don't tow anything). The trunk rack I feel is gonna damage the spoiler of the forester.
The cargo cover valuables but someone busted the side window, unhooked and took valuables out. Moreless never park your car in downtown Toronto or even anywhete in Canada with USA tags
Alex I order the wilderness but my dealership said Subaru don't have the hitch yet. Is it true? I don't want to pay more to install in the future pls help thanks
For the wilderness specifically, the hitch has to be installed by the retailer. For whatever reason, the factory doesn’t have it. If I remember correctly, it’s around $1000 for parts/labor. This is subject to the labor rate your dealer charges. It also requires a different rear facia that the regular trim levels don’t need so that’s another reason it’s a little higher price.
I am picking up my 2022 Forester Wilderness later this week. My Subaru dealer looked into a hitch install for me, and came back to me and said it’s not available yet 😞
The bumper cover is easy to install yourself. Wish the cargo area all-weather mats went up the sides of the wheel well (or that that area was plastic, not fabric/carpet). The all-weather floor mats aren't nearly as nice as Weatherproof brand, but they came standard on my Outback (as did the cargo area cover).
Hi Alex I love your videos. My question is recently purchased Forrester Premium. How expensive is it to install blind spot detection and would it work as well as if it came installed from the factory?
Hi Kathryn, I’m not sure how much that would cost since I’ve never encountered that before. As far as I’m aware, Subaru doesn’t install the BSD after the fact. 🙁
Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert use radar to sense potentially conflicting traffic. There is no after-sale install because you'd need the two radar units and the BSD mirrors. But most importantly, the software and hardware needed to make everything work is not going to be found in those vehicles that didn't have it from the factory.
Pro tip: Amazon sells all this stuff for around 30 to 70% less than Subaru. Installation for almost everything in this video is just a few minutes for a 13 year old girl.
I know I'm 5 months too late but you can buy the sill plates for cheap online and they are oem. extremely easy to put on yourself and takes 5mins. save some dough $
One nice accessory that my 2013 Outback has are window visors with a chrome strip to match the chrome strip which details all of the side windows. This makes it hardly noticeable that the visors are there and doesn't break up the look of the trim on a side view. I haven't seen any of these on the newer Outbacks. Do you know if they still offer these as an option?
We found that the Thule bike rack does NOT work with the Subaru hitch. We bought anew Forester and went to an after market hitch that did work with the Thule racks. (The car with the Subaru hitch was 6 years old, but only had 95,000km, and needed new tires. So we didn't get the new car just for the hitch, but the need for a new hitch spurred us to buy the new car
Timothy /Coughlin Can you get a full size spare for an Outback and Forester, and does the factory installed trailer hitch also include the wiring for trailer lights?
Yes, the factory hitch includes the harness for the trailer brakes. A full size spare can be purchased for any model but it won’t fit in the storage space below the floor like it does in the onyx and wilderness edition. So you would have to store it above the floor in the hatch.
I ordered my Outback Touring XT with some of your suggestions however when I called my salesperson the next day to have him add the trailer hitch, installed at the factory, he suggested just waiting until the vehicle arrives at the dealer and they would install it there. He told me that it would be the same price to do it either way. I really didn't believe him but just went with it. Should I call him back and insist he have it installed at the factory? My vehicle won't even be finished until March 2022.
Hey Terry! Yes, he's right. Usually, Subaru will allow you to add the trailer hitch at the factory, which saves on labor cost that you otherwise would have to pay at the retailer. However, they have changed that recently at least at the present time. Not sure why to be honest. Because the hitch is now a retailer installed accessory, it will be the same cost whether you order it at the time of placing your order or later down the road. Hopefully they change this back in the future.
I’ll check and see! I do know that the outback comes with eyesight and the limited, onyx, wilderness, and touring trims have the front facing camera. It’s mounted in the front grille.
Yes, there are quite a few aftermarket hitch set ups that are less expensive. However, it's important to note that while those are less expensive, they are not designed specifically for the car. The aftermarket set up decreases the ground clearance in the rear, so you may have issues with scraping along the ground when going up or down steep hills/drive ways. You also have a wiring harness for the trailer brake so if this is spliced, it will likely void the warranty. I personally like the look of the oem product because it's hidden up into the bumper and I like the peace of mind knowing that everything has been installed by Subaru so if something were to fail, it would still be covered under warranty.
I think they’re nice if you tend to use your foot to open the door a lot. Which I do from time to time, especially when parked on a hill and I’m trying to force the door open 😂 The door scuffs are minimal though so it doesn’t bother me.
Which trim level did you order? From what I’m seeing, it appears the onyx, Wilderness, and touring trim come standard with the front view camera. The limited might also have it but I can’t find anything right now to confirm that. As far as I know, there isn’t a Subaru retailer installed front view camera but I’m sure there is an aftermarket one that could be installed.
@@alexpmo I'd like Subaru to incorporate a dashcam feature in their apps so we can use the already-installed cameras front and rear as a dashcam. You only need a data capture card somewhere (USB port) to make it work...
Yes, it’s easy. You should already have the hooks in place for the cargo net. If for some reason you don’t have the hooks, they’re easy to have installed
@@alexpmo I picked up my beautiful new Outback Premium last week, which didn't have a cargo net, so the dealer installed one for me yesterday. They had to use a template and drill the holes for it. I'm glad I didn't attempt to do that myself!
Hi Alex, Great video. I am planning to get the Aero Extended Black Thule Crossbar Set & Thule cargo Carrier for my 2022 Wilderness. I am a Costco member, do you think the dealership will honor the Costco pricing.
Thanks Prabhu! Most dealers aren’t participating in the Costco discount (or any discount) with the inventory shortages. For example, we’re currently selling at MSRP and there are some dealers charging above that. The good news is, you can still order exactly what you want. It just takes approximately 8-10 weeks to get it.
@@PrabhuShankar Oh I see now! I haven't actually heard of using the costco discount for parts and accessories before. I'd check with your dealer to see if that's an option.
Not all accessories are dealer installed. In fact, most accessories can be factory installed so you don't have to pay the additional labor cost that comes along with retailer installed accessories.
@@alexpmo In Canada, accessories are all dealer installed and the price of labor is always included. Option packages are factory installed. I've been working in dealers for 30 years now.
I bought the back of the seat protector and they are junky. They are falling off. I have a forester and it needs more rubberized interiors for dogs and outdoor gear.
If you just bought them, I would ask for a replacement or make sure they are installed correctly. The oem Subaru rear seatback protectors have a velcro backing and a strap that goes around the headrest to keep it in place.
If they are installed correctly, the version on the Outback don't fall off. In fact, the velcro backing is a bit tricky to install (harder to install than the bumper cover).
If you have homelink with the ability to open 3 garage doors is that for your mistresses? :) If you own a home with 3 garage doors wouldn't you buy a bmw or mercedes or audi instead of a subaru?
I think it’s a shame that we have to pay for the installation of these items. Subaru is already over charging the customers for the items and then we have to pay $120 an hour to have the dealership to install them. Toyota and Honda doesn’t charge customers for the installation.
Yes, there are less expensive aftermarket options. However, the oem hitch doesn't decrease your ground clearance like the aftermarket option does. You also don't have to worry about cutting wires for the trailer brake. The $200 is well worth it to get a higher quality product, and have the peace of mind that your car is still covered under warranty.
Worthless... all the crap that can be bought aftermarket both better and cheaper. Save your money folk... buy the base level and dial it in any way you like.
I’m sorry you feel that way Ray 😥 I feel like if you look at Subaru compared to others in the market you’ll see that you get a lot of value for the money. Not only from the reliability of the cars, but also safety. Anyways, everyone is entitled to their own opinions and Subaru is just one of the many great car brands out today that you can choose from.
I bought the rear bumper protector for my 2020 Outback. Two different dealers wanted $200 for installation. It's adhesive. I installed it myself. Took less then 5 minutes, including prep work.
200$ to stick that thing on?
Wow.
Here in Europe the install of options is included in the price, so i payed a hundred Euro for that protector including install.
@@blueeyedjack you’re so old holy shit😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Alex can you tell me how to turn off the alarm that goes off at red light cameras on my Subaru Outback 2022, it is jolting. Thanks
Also, on the Outback cargo cover, if your hands are full, you can just use an elbow or whatever to push down on that plastic grip in the center of the cover, and it will flip up and retract out of the way as well. Very handy feature.
The ordering was super smooth and ordered the accessories like the hitch, bike rack - honestly there wasn’t much to choose with the 2022 touring XT. It came with just about everything except the LED footwell lights. Subaru did a great job installing that hitch. That cargo net is cool. The Outback Touring XT is an outstanding automobile. Quiet,agile and very quick. WOW
Happy to hear you found what you wanted! Enjoy the XT. That’s my favorite
Thank you, Alex. I own a CGK 2021 Crosstrek with the all weather mats. I found the rear mats do not stay in place plus they do not cover the hump so I replaced front and rear with Weathertech products. Keep up the video!
As an American owing an outback..I bought in great shape....I've never once been disappointed....are u safe from a roo attack in Appalachia....bc I am. I drove Ford jeep etc.etc...etc...thru flood and mud....outback will make it. Almost everytime and in it's defence.....a four foot drop into mud stock is rough sailing bud.
Great info! Another reason Homelink is better than a garage clicker, is it only works if the car is on. The clicker can be ‘of interest’ to thieves who could try to access it.
That’s a great point!
The Homelink in my wife's 2018 Outback works when the vehicle is turned off. Same for my Silverado.
Cargo Cover is included in the Outback 2022. I just bought it but did not get it yet, I freaked out when I saw this part as an optional accessory and I went to check it out in the website. SO GLAD IT’S INCLUDED…
I've been eyeballing an Outback, Forester, and a couple other cars. Your content is very informative and helpful! Thank you!
Glad to help in your search! Let me know if you have any questions
Just bought a 2021 Forester. I also had a Volvo XC-60 which is a similar car in terms of safety and driving features but I am enjoying the Subaru more
I was today years old when I discovered that the cargo net for the Outback (03:11) has a second cargo net in its sleeve that goes across the whole cargo area floor and attaches to hooks closer to the rear seats. Definitely a nice bonus on that particular accessory. :)
Took me a while to find that one also! Don't feel bad
that's what I did ordered mine onix edition with weather mats n left evrything alone for 34k 23 model outback
Alex it would be very helpful to have a video that demonstrates and explains all the audible alerts on the Outback.
I like my 2020 e-boxer Forester.
Saying that, the original accessories are way to expensive for what they are.
I'd buy all of what you've mentioned if the price was reasonable.
Excellent video! My new Outback Onyx definitely has a steep learning curve.
I've always bought my dealer installed options mail order over the 'net from a dealer in NH and installed myself for big savings.
The cargo cover actually comes as standard on all Outback models in Australia. Our old 2006 Forester had it as standard too.
It’s always interesting to hear what comes standard and what doesn’t from country to country. We get the cargo cover standard on the premium trim on up. You have to add it to the base model.
We bought the floor mats, rear seat cover and rear bumper cover from Subaru.
I went online and bought the 6” mud flaps, bug shield, window vents and a dashboard cover, installed them myself and saved over $200. The quality is as good or better than Subaru and is considerably cheaper.
I wish that I’d seen the carpet mats online first, as I could have gotten them in tan to match our Ivory interior.
So cringe bro that’s such a waste of money lol wtf dude
@@NoName-fo7mz Maybe for you, but not for me and since it’s my car, your opinions don’t matter
@@Doc1855 holy shit your embarrassing bro lol
What brand of mud flaps?
The cargo nets are nice for the first year or two, but after so many uses the stretch out and don’t work as well.
Good video. Cargo net has been a good investment thus far for my forester
I believe I ordered all of these options and more (about $1,700 worth) except the cargo net on my 2024 Forester Touring
Hi guys. I just got 2024 Forester touring trim. I’m looking for an explanation why did they change recommended tire pressure - it’s 36psi front and 35psi back now. What’s the reason for this? Thank you.
Thanks, great video.
The worst part about the rear floor mats there's nothing for the transmission tunnel, so I just bought a straight floor mat from Supercheap auto store here in Australia & cut in around the centre console. Don't know why they would have two Floor mats when there are 3 seats? Good review mate 👍
The Weathertech mats cover the entire rear floor from door to door.
My daughters have Ford Escapes. I bought all weather mats on line. Both rear mats cover all including hump.
I recently picked up my 2021 Limited Forester. I have all but the hitch and not looking to do any towing. I also have the outside dimming mirrors, approach light and an extra surprise " Lighted Footwell" very happy with the Forester and really enjoying.
The rear bumper cover is worth the price.
My dad is wheelchair bound so getting it into and out of the rear of our Outback saves the paint on the bumper
Lol weelchair bouned😂
Thanks, very helpful. It'd be even more helpful to see the with and without options like the rear bumber cover and trailer hitch.
Thanks Alex 😊
Great videos! When will I get my ‘22 Outback XT? I’m near Toronto Canada. I put my deposit on it in November ‘21
I’m currently driving a ‘20 Forester, love that car.
I'm not sure! When I place orders, Subaru provides me with a month they expect it to arrive. I'd imagine the Subaru retailers in Canada get the same info. Our Outbacks in the US takes about 2-3 months to arrive from the day we place an order. Sounds like Canada's lead times are much longer
They also have some mats for the back seats that go over that middle section
Hey thanks for the code. What do you think about the mud flaps? Thanks!
Aloha! I am waiting for my 2022 Forester Wilderness to arrive. Doesn’t the CARGO COVER come as standard?
EDIT: I checked my Monroney sticker, and the Cargo Cover definitely comes standard on the Forester Wilderness. Yay!
I was able to find an incoming 2022 Outback Limited that was not spoken for so snapped it up. However, it had several accessories (cargo side wall protector, auto dimming mirror, splash guards, LED upgrade, rear seatback protector and a bumper cover) installed at the port so I had to take them. A few I would have purchased but several I would not have. Sign of the times I guess to maximize profit. I take delivery of the car next week and I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the vid.
Glad you were able to snag one! It's quicker than having to wait 2-3 months for an order to arrive. As you've mentioned, the downside of picking one already in the pipeline means you have to take it as it comes with all of the accessories. Subaru tends to put the most popular options on these. While with an order you get to pick and choose between accessories. Either way, you're typically not talking about a big difference in price and sometimes getting one sooner is worth it!
My 11.6 display on my 22 OB ltd changes colors on it's own. From purple to green to blue. How can I select the color?
Thats not normal
Alex I just bought my leased 2020 Forrester Touring. I am considering the body side moldings. Does $300 sound right. Another question. The info button has a a setting to get additional information. What is on this setting ?
Nice video thanks
Thanks again for the information
You're welcome!
Most came with my Outback Premium. Bought a Curt hitch under $200, installed by myself $0.
Great videos. Thanks. 2020 Outback Touring comes with everything except back seat plastic backs and bumper cover. I did Scotch Guard carpet and carpeted floor mats.
When fold seats down for cargo, then cargo cover has a spot under by spare tire but easier to leave in garage.
Thanks!
In Europe too, people would complain or not buy the car if they charged extra for that.
In Canada, dealer is charging me extra for installation of trailer hitch for my factory ordered Outback. If you are correct and the hitch is factory installed then they are scamming an install charge. How can I confirm this if i don’t see the arrival of the car?
Cargo cover does not come as standard in the US ?
That would be a dealbreaker for any customer in Europe, just out ofd principal.
Great video and comments! Just bought a 2019 Subaru Outback touring and need the cross bars. Looks like there is only one that works, made by Thule. Do you know if there are others out there that may be be better? How easy are they to install and remove if we don't want on the roof when not in use. Thank you!
Nice, most of that stuff came standard for me. I ended up with:
5% tint all rear windows, 15% tint front windows, LED Rear Backup lights(GAME CHANGER), Yellow LED fog lights, 2" class 3 hidden tow hitch, rain/wind shields, wheel arch trim (2019), Rear & Front trunk cargo net, LCD screen protector
I got everything with my used 2020 Outback Outdoor XT but I really want the trailer hitch. It's about $700 here in Canada plus install or DYI.
Hey Alex,
Do you know where I can purchase steel bash plates for our 19 Outback? Sadly Subaru only offers the original plastic skid plates
Thanks Alex!
You’re welcome Wesley! Thanks for watching
Does wilderness trim requiring retailer install just mean its not offered by the factory. Or does it mean if we get it installed after market it will void some warranty or something?
retailer install just means we have to install it instead of the factory. It's still an OEM product so it doesn't void the warranty. If you install an aftermarket part, that has the chance to void warranty.
I bought a Forester Sport and all of the mentioned accessories except the trailer hitch came standard, love my Forester.
That’s great to hear! 😃
Do I need special installation hooks for a cargo net for my 2025 Subaru outback onyx. Thanks
Yes, the outback will require additional hooks installed to use the cargo net.
I was wondering if you could recommend seat covers. My base outback rear seats want to keep them from getting stained
Thanks for this video. Except for the cargo cover, all the other accessories you mentioned are not available even for purchase after you got your car here in the Middle East. Looking forward to order them soon.
You're welcome! So you can only get them on the car when you order it? Not after you purchase your car?
@@alexpmo weird stuff. No. You can’t order them together with the car or even after you bought the car. These are not being offered from the dealership. You need to buy them from a 3rd party provider overseas
@@noeidee924 oh that’s a bummer 😕 I wonder why they do that
Just an FYI, my 21 Outback Limited XT had all of these accessories included except the trailer hitch.
That's great! If you chose a car that is already on the lot or incoming in a dealer's pipeline, it will already have many of the popular accessories on it.
I’m ordering an Outback Touring XT. The dealership is offering a $500 voucher for accessories. Can splash guards be installed by a dealership without problems or is it best to have them installed at factory? Why are the set of wheel lug nuts ($258) so expensive? Are the Thule cargo boxes specifically made for Subaru (they don’t match Thule’s website boxes)?
I’m thinking of getting a Thule bike carrier - roof mounted for my 2018 Subaru Outback & wondering how many bikes the integrated crossbars will hold. The accessory booklet that came with the car shows only one bike. Will I need to get new crossbars for two bikes? Both bikes are aluminum & weigh approximately 30 lbs. each. Thanks! Love your tips:)
You should have 176lbs of dynamic load capacity. You can fit two bikes on top comfortably on the factory integrated crossbars. You'll have to individual bike trays for each bike to mount it on top. Thule and Yakima both make great products for this. Alternatively, if you have a hitch installed on your Outback, you can get a Bike carrier on the bike that can hold anywhere from 1-4 bikes. This is the option I prefer because it's easier to get the bikes off the back of the car than it is getting them off the roof. Hope this helps!
I just got a used 2019 Subaru Outback, and it didn't come with fog lights is that something I can have added to it
Awesome videos! For a subaru forester what would you recommend for a bike rack? I've seen the roof and trunk bike rack from thule but local dealers can't recommend what would work better on a forester. Thanks mate.
The hitch rack is my personal favorite. Much easier to load and unload bikes vs the roof rack set up. My favorite hitch rack is the Thule T2 and Kuat NV 2.0. Both are high quality products.
@@alexpmo I hear you, but the hitch is a no for me (kind of expensive and I don't tow anything). The trunk rack I feel is gonna damage the spoiler of the forester.
Very good!
Thanks John!
The cargo cover valuables but someone busted the side window, unhooked and took valuables out. Moreless never park your car in downtown Toronto or even anywhete in Canada with USA tags
Alex
I order the wilderness but my dealership said Subaru don't have the hitch yet. Is it true? I don't want to pay more to install in the future pls help thanks
For the wilderness specifically, the hitch has to be installed by the retailer. For whatever reason, the factory doesn’t have it. If I remember correctly, it’s around $1000 for parts/labor. This is subject to the labor rate your dealer charges. It also requires a different rear facia that the regular trim levels don’t need so that’s another reason it’s a little higher price.
I am picking up my 2022 Forester Wilderness later this week. My Subaru dealer looked into a hitch install for me, and came back to me and said it’s not available yet 😞
Hi! Alex! I like your channel! I want to know which model of used car is popular? Thanks!
Thanks! Used or new the most popular has been the Outback with the Forester close behind.
The bumper cover is easy to install yourself. Wish the cargo area all-weather mats went up the sides of the wheel well (or that that area was plastic, not fabric/carpet). The all-weather floor mats aren't nearly as nice as Weatherproof brand, but they came standard on my Outback (as did the cargo area cover).
I’ve got all the options including the hitch but factory mats aren’t nearly as good as aftermarket.
I need aftermarket liners as well. There is to much mud around me all the time.
Hi Alex I love your videos. My question is recently purchased Forrester Premium. How expensive is it to install blind spot detection and would it work as well as if it came installed from the factory?
Hi Kathryn, I’m not sure how much that would cost since I’ve never encountered that before. As far as I’m aware, Subaru doesn’t install the BSD after the fact. 🙁
Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert use radar to sense potentially conflicting traffic. There is no after-sale install because you'd need the two radar units and the BSD mirrors. But most importantly, the software and hardware needed to make everything work is not going to be found in those vehicles that didn't have it from the factory.
Pro tip: Amazon sells all this stuff for around 30 to 70% less than Subaru. Installation for almost everything in this video is just a few minutes for a 13 year old girl.
How about the exterior strip that protects car from grocery carts? Not sure what Subaru calls it but we’ll worth while.
That's called a body side molding. Also works great at preventing door dings from other cars
How come wilderness doesn’t come with cross bars?
On my 22 outback I have everything but the rear view mirror. I did have to pay an additional 500. for the trailer hitch.
The mirror is probably the only one I could do without. Mainly because I have street side parking and no garage at the moment 😄
Alex, do you have a video that shows us door sill plates? I noticed that as an option while building an Ascent online.
I know I'm 5 months too late but you can buy the sill plates for cheap online and they are oem. extremely easy to put on yourself and takes 5mins. save some dough $
One nice accessory that my 2013 Outback has are window visors with a chrome strip to match the chrome strip which details all of the side windows. This makes it hardly noticeable that the visors are there and doesn't break up the look of the trim on a side view. I haven't seen any of these on the newer Outbacks. Do you know if they still offer these as an option?
As far as I know, they just do the dark tint color but I'm sure there are aftermarket options with chrome
@@alexpmo I'll check. Mine has both the dark tint and the visors.
They do sell them from Subaru with the chrome strip
We found that the Thule bike rack does NOT work with the Subaru hitch.
We bought anew Forester and went to an after market hitch that did work with the Thule racks.
(The car with the Subaru hitch was 6 years old, but only had 95,000km, and needed new tires. So we didn't get the new car just for the hitch, but the need for a new hitch spurred us to buy the new car
Timothy /Coughlin
Can you get a full size spare for an Outback and Forester, and does the factory installed trailer hitch also include the wiring for trailer lights?
Yes, the factory hitch includes the harness for the trailer brakes. A full size spare can be purchased for any model but it won’t fit in the storage space below the floor like it does in the onyx and wilderness edition. So you would have to store it above the floor in the hatch.
I ordered my Outback Touring XT with some of your suggestions however when I called my salesperson the next day to have him add the trailer hitch, installed at the factory, he suggested just waiting until the vehicle arrives at the dealer and they would install it there. He told me that it would be the same price to do it either way. I really didn't believe him but just went with it. Should I call him back and insist he have it installed at the factory? My vehicle won't even be finished until March 2022.
Hey Terry! Yes, he's right. Usually, Subaru will allow you to add the trailer hitch at the factory, which saves on labor cost that you otherwise would have to pay at the retailer. However, they have changed that recently at least at the present time. Not sure why to be honest. Because the hitch is now a retailer installed accessory, it will be the same cost whether you order it at the time of placing your order or later down the road. Hopefully they change this back in the future.
@@alexpmo great, thank you for the reply! I've been enjoying your videos 👍
In Europe all accessories are installed by the dealership.
The hitch cannot even be ordered from factory.
I never know my outback bumper cover cost that much 😂 Because it was pre installed and $5000 off spending hours in dealer 😂
Alex,
Is it possible to get a front or forward facing camera for a forester with eye site. Where could it be mounted on the windshield?
I’ll check and see! I do know that the outback comes with eyesight and the limited, onyx, wilderness, and touring trims have the front facing camera. It’s mounted in the front grille.
So I just checked, and the new forester in the wilderness trim is the only forester with the front facing camera.
Having a trailer hitch installed by uhaul is actually a lot less than 500$-700$
Yes, there are quite a few aftermarket hitch set ups that are less expensive. However, it's important to note that while those are less expensive, they are not designed specifically for the car. The aftermarket set up decreases the ground clearance in the rear, so you may have issues with scraping along the ground when going up or down steep hills/drive ways. You also have a wiring harness for the trailer brake so if this is spliced, it will likely void the warranty. I personally like the look of the oem product because it's hidden up into the bumper and I like the peace of mind knowing that everything has been installed by Subaru so if something were to fail, it would still be covered under warranty.
How do you feel about the anti door scuff things? That’s the one add on I’m too up in the air about
I think they’re nice if you tend to use your foot to open the door a lot. Which I do from time to time, especially when parked on a hill and I’m trying to force the door open 😂 The door scuffs are minimal though so it doesn’t bother me.
@@alexpmo thanks
Can a front facing camera be added to the Outback at the dealer. I just ordered the outback 2 weeks ago 😊
Which trim level did you order? From what I’m seeing, it appears the onyx, Wilderness, and touring trim come standard with the front view camera. The limited might also have it but I can’t find anything right now to confirm that.
As far as I know, there isn’t a Subaru retailer installed front view camera but I’m sure there is an aftermarket one that could be installed.
@@alexpmo It is an Outback Limited 🤗
@@calwilliams656 fingers crossed it has it 🤞
@@alexpmo I'd like Subaru to incorporate a dashcam feature in their apps so we can use the already-installed cameras front and rear as a dashcam. You only need a data capture card somewhere (USB port) to make it work...
5:38 dealership quoted me 1400 for hitch... uhaul did that shit for 400
Sounds like the dealer you spoke with was overcharging. However, there is a big difference between the factory hitch and an aftermarket hitch.
Is it easy to self-install the cargo net or do we need to drill holes on the side?
Yes, it’s easy. You should already have the hooks in place for the cargo net. If for some reason you don’t have the hooks, they’re easy to have installed
@@alexpmo I picked up my beautiful new Outback Premium last week, which didn't have a cargo net, so the dealer installed one for me yesterday. They had to use a template and drill the holes for it. I'm glad I didn't attempt to do that myself!
Hi Alex, Great video. I am planning to get the Aero Extended Black Thule Crossbar Set & Thule cargo Carrier for my 2022 Wilderness. I am a Costco member, do you think the dealership will honor the Costco pricing.
Thanks Prabhu! Most dealers aren’t participating in the Costco discount (or any discount) with the inventory shortages. For example, we’re currently selling at MSRP and there are some dealers charging above that. The good news is, you can still order exactly what you want. It just takes approximately 8-10 weeks to get it.
@@alexpmo Thanks Alex. I was asking about the two accessories I am planning to get/install.
@@PrabhuShankar Oh I see now! I haven't actually heard of using the costco discount for parts and accessories before. I'd check with your dealer to see if that's an option.
Accessories are dealer installed... it doesn't change anything if you choose one in stock or not.
Not all accessories are dealer installed. In fact, most accessories can be factory installed so you don't have to pay the additional labor cost that comes along with retailer installed accessories.
@@alexpmo In Canada, accessories are all dealer installed and the price of labor is always included. Option packages are factory installed. I've been working in dealers for 30 years now.
@@DaveCroons thanks for the insight Dave! I actually wasn’t aware that’s how it worked in Canada. Good to know for future reference
@@DaveCroons Same in Europe
I bought the back of the seat protector and they are junky. They are falling off. I have a forester and it needs more rubberized interiors for dogs and outdoor gear.
If you just bought them, I would ask for a replacement or make sure they are installed correctly. The oem Subaru rear seatback protectors have a velcro backing and a strap that goes around the headrest to keep it in place.
If they are installed correctly, the version on the Outback don't fall off. In fact, the velcro backing is a bit tricky to install (harder to install than the bumper cover).
If you have homelink with the ability to open 3 garage doors is that for your mistresses? :) If you own a home with 3 garage doors wouldn't you buy a bmw or mercedes or audi instead of a subaru?
I think it’s a shame that we have to pay for the installation of these items. Subaru is already over charging the customers for the items and then we have to pay $120 an hour to have the dealership to install them.
Toyota and Honda doesn’t charge customers for the installation.
Many of these add ons can be purchased from Amazon, and Weather Tech's floor mats put Subaru's to shame.
assessories
Most of those accessories are standard fare on other cars. 🤷🏼♂️
$500 from the factory for a trailer hitch? geez!
or you could get one for roughly $300 and instal it yourself... super easy to do!
Yes, there are less expensive aftermarket options. However, the oem hitch doesn't decrease your ground clearance like the aftermarket option does. You also don't have to worry about cutting wires for the trailer brake. The $200 is well worth it to get a higher quality product, and have the peace of mind that your car is still covered under warranty.
The European Subaru factory hitch costs 1350€ incl install
Mexican Subaru Hitch costs $1,200 USD
Stop begging to click the like button, it’s annoying and works only counterproductive!
Why do you pronounce it "assessories" instead of "accessories"? The double c is pronounced "k".
Thule is pronounced 'TOO-lah' not 'Too-lee'
Can I program my ADT home Security to my car?
Assessories is killing me
Worthless... all the crap that can be bought aftermarket both better and cheaper. Save your money folk... buy the base level and dial it in any way you like.
Extremely overpriced profit gauging by subaru is enough to put many buyers off, including me !.
I’m sorry you feel that way Ray 😥 I feel like if you look at Subaru compared to others in the market you’ll see that you get a lot of value for the money. Not only from the reliability of the cars, but also safety. Anyways, everyone is entitled to their own opinions and Subaru is just one of the many great car brands out today that you can choose from.
I'll click the like button when you pronounce accessories correctly