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I like my limited 2024 infotainment system and this is a quiet car with a lot of room and trunk space. The Rave4 was to noisy and space was limited in the CRV. So what if it takes 8 seconds to get to speed. So many cars on the road you can't be a speed demon anymore.
@@DriftingStudent I have owned a Forester previously and will buy the 2,4 turbo charged outback in future. They are sturdy vehicles, comfortable and can do tough stuff and highway cruising. Not a full on 4x4 but they will surprise one with what these tough vehicles can do.
I drive a Forester, not an Outback. Will get an Outback in the future when my mom takes her Forester back:) However, I LOOOOOVE Forester. Very reliable and safe car. Don't have a single negative thing to say.@@DriftingStudent
Same here. No more BMWs for me. My 23 Outback Wilderness has had several issues, but they’ve all been handled very well by Subaru. They even gave me a free extended warranty.
I will buy my first Subaru in 2025, but this video seems like a Subaru Hater. For me this or the new Forester will be the option. Love the Crosstek it’s perfect, but it’s small.
Calling the body awkward, especially the crossover is an interesting take. To me, it is the only SUV that doesn't look like a tiny minivan or a giant suburban. The sporty wagon look is what people love about it. I like that it doesn't try to look like a more expensive car. A lot of other makers are trying to pass off affordable cars as fancy. The new Nissan trim is appalling and stuffy. They lost everything that was fun.
Whoever made is video, I can not stop myself to write something. I don't know which brand provide you financial aid to talk shit about Outback. I can list you not 7, at least 77 reason why you should buy an Outback.
I've never had a Subaru, but I have noticed that once someone owns a Subi they are hooked on it for life. My next car will indeed be a Subaru Outback...Wilderness Edition.
i have a 24 OBW. its great for 90% of the things i want to do. i suggest go test drive one. dont get the 22-23 model. get the 24+ if you can. ther wrx have the same engine and tranny. once you own one you will noticed how many subarus are out there around.
Yeah, not a subaru enthusiast at all, but this video just seems to be bashing the car without doing any real world homework. Everyone I've seen with this car is happy to own it. And I've seen worse car design from every other manufacturer, Ford, my favorite truck manufacturer for my whole life, has moved production to Mexico., and is now having so many recall issues. Way to go Ford, you'll be bankrupt before you know what hits you. Subaru isn't the perfect car company, but there are so many worse manufacturers than Subaru. And their cars from 25 years ago where very good.
Dude, who paid you to be a hater?🙄🤷♂️🙄🤷♂️ I have never owned the Subaru, but I noticed that every person that I know who has owned, the Subaru still has the Subaru!
Some of these Subaru's are designed for a utilitarian market. They are not sports cars, they are for your family everyday driver & seasonally challenging weather conditions.
I know many Subaru Outback owners who love their Outbacks and find none of these issues to complain about. I’ve ordered a 2025 Outback Limited and am eagerly awaiting its arrival this month (June).
The nice lady at the dealer kept trying to sell us an extended 120000 mile warranty……. I kept explaining to her there was no need for that considering how long they last and my other 2 with 300000 and 150000 miles had zero problems. Change the oil regularly with synthetic oil , kept the filters changed , you will have zero problems.
Oh he’s not being paid. He’s a troll trying to get views. I was a hardened Subaru critic because of 30 year old misinformation. Subaru’s are phenomenal vehicles these days. Best in class in nearly every model.
Dude you are way wrong about the Outback. I have a 2023 Outback Premium that gets excellent fuel economy. With OP 15 it is a better value than similar in class vehicles. It handles well on and off road. The only thing that I would agree with is the 2.5L NA is sluggish, although it does well on the highway at 60 mph to 75+ mph. At around $33.5K out the door it is a better value than a similarly equipped RAV4 or CR-V. Although the base model is spartan, like all Outback models has excellent safety features. At 26mpg City and 31mpg highway with the 2.5L NA engine the fuel economy for an AWD vehicle that you can take offroad is more than respectable.
The only cvt I would look at are direct shift Toyota and the e cvt for hybrid. Putting a standard cvt in a heavy suv seems rough. That poor thing with no launch gear trying to move from a stop isn't good. It's at the most inefficient point until it gets up to 20 mph or more. Just get a Rav 4 with a normal automatic. The gas mileage isn't great but I'd save the cvt for small light cars. Even then I'd only go with Toyotas true first gear set up or e cvt. Way less wear on the system. I'll be in the market soon, Got a 17 Camry.
@@Lyka-clock the Subaru Outback CVT performs very well even without a launch gear. If you didn't know better you would think it was a normal automatic with its electronic shift points. The Outback is not a heavy SUV, it is more like a station wagon. It is around 3600lbs. I compared the Outback with a RAV4 and did not want to spend more on a Toyota that does not do well in off road driving.
@@mytige20V ....Yea if it works for you, that's all that matters. We had a 2002 Blazer LS that was true off road capable. I remember going up this rock filled mud hill and looking back at my brother-in-law stuck at the bottom with his Honda Pilot.
@@vwbora26 in two words why not. They are in the same class of vehicles with a 2.5L N/A engine. The difference is the Subaru CVT which works quite well and has for years. With all said and done the Outback is a better value than the Rav4 with more cargo space. You must be a die hard Toyota fan.
You make it sound like the subaru is the only car with a CVT and around 200hp. Most cars that compete with the outback offer similar powertrain for often a lot more money
Unfortunately other than Nissan, Subaru has weak CVT transmissions in comparison to others. Toyota offers real 8 speed automatics on RAV 4 and larger, only their Hybrid models get a CVT and theirs has a launch gear to get you up and going from a dead stop.
@@brianklamer3328 you are right but then again somehow the outback is still faster. 0-60 in 5.9 sec or something like that i believe. Not to mention the outback's AWD system wont overheat ever. 🤷♂️
@@brianklamer3328yeah but the RAV4 is terrible to drive. Every time you accelerate it immediately starts gear hunting, leading to the unnerving experience of mashing the pedal on a short merge and having the car abruptly slow down instead of accelerating. 6 weeks stuck with one while I had hail damage repaired on my Outback left me missing the CVT. It’s uninspiring, but actually goes forward when you hit the pedal.
Subaru main goals is to protect your life during collision no matter who fault. Subaru keys are functional, reliability and safety. They are not designed for racing. If you are not satisfied with MPG then compare it with those F150 or Suburban SUV then you will know what I mean. I'm 58 years old, owned many Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chevrolet... in my life (I'm driving a 2007 Honda Odyssey today and my wife, a 2017 Highlander) We just bought a used 2020 Subaru Forester for my 18 years old son last month. This is our first Subaru in family, we bought it because of safety, we love our son very much and don't want anything happening to him on the road. Believe it or not within a couple months of driving this Subaru, I understand why rich people are buying Subaru... They do care about their life.! My wife drive this Forester and love it too. I have learned that all Subaru have an Eye Sights camera build on both sides of rear view mirror and that's how the Subaru safety feature begins! As my Honda minivan is getting old, I already thinking of getting a new 2025 Subaru Forester or Outback Touring next.
This comment is for people who are considering a Subaru OBW. I’m no longer loyal to any car brand. I’ve been disappointed by most of them, so I make no excuses for any. I have an OBW. It’s not perfect and has had some issues (which Subaru quickly resolved), but overall, I enjoy owning it. My OBW gets 26/30 mpg and it’s not slow. It basically has the same engine as the WRX. It’s my first car with a CVT, and I have no issues with it. The OBW has a stronger CVT vs other Subarus and it has a fluid cooler. It also has a good low end “gear”ratio. So many every day drivers who think they are street racers think they don’t want a CVT. CVTs are really no different from a traditional transmission for every day use. I bought an OBW, because it does a lot of stuff very well, and there’s huge aftermarket support (great if you like to modify your cars). Also, I really like the cartoonish look of the OBW. The infotainment system is fine once you get used it. Mine has gone through several software updates that have made it perform very well. I’ve owned cars from BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and others. My OBW definitely isn’t the most high-performance car I’ve ever owned, but I find it to be the most enjoyable and versatile car I have ever owned.
This is a truly terrible video. Completely full of misinformation and negative biases. For example the turbo actually gets better mpg than the NA because the engine doesn't have to work as hard. Plenty of videos online confirming this. The mpg figures from the factory are 100% incorrect. I think the Outback is a very good looking wagon. Why would you say something as biased as it looks awkward? Just poor choice for a video.
2024 outback wilderness owner, and I have to say its been an amazing vehicle so far from performance, durability and practicality. This guy is just talking shit
There's a lot of bias in this video. I've owned two new Outbacks in the past four years. Both with base engines. I've gotten 33+ on highway. The engines have plenty of pep. And a turbo that I test drove was very quick. Too much for my liking. I find the CVT transmission very smooth and will drag the car to highway speed no problem. I found the price competitive with other cars. But the Outback has a better looking dash. Competitors have a stupid square screen stuck on top of the dash. Looking at the big picture, I think the Outback bests other vehicles I considered overall. It packs a lot into its size, unlike the bloated competition.
I have the wilderness and I laugh whenever I hear someone say it is slow, the timed 0-60 I got was 5.6 seconds unmodified, that seems pretty good considering it's a wagon and the bulky offroad version at that
My 2024 Outback Wilderness has 260hp and goes 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. I like everything about it except the touchscreen, which is sluggish. I’m not sure what you think is a better all around option, but I’d like to hear about it.
This is one of only 2 segments about "newer" Outbacks I've seen that discuss things "some" people "may" not like about this vehicle. All the other content I've seen say quite the opposite and claim this vehicle is the GREATEST. Getting butt hurt and complaining about how this segment is "biased" actually reveals how biased and thin skinned subi homers are. Geez, is it that hard to just be happy with what you got and what you like despite such a small % of people thinking otherwise? Such hyper sensitivity in this everybody gets a trophy world we live in. What's next, foaming at the mouth and arguing over which color is the "prettiest?" Ever consider, listing dislikes about a vehicle that so many like is done intentionally to get views and comments?Falling for the banana in the turbo tail pipe works again. Obviously worked in my case because here I am watching and commenting.
I have 2020 outback premium. 45k only but issues at all. Rainly wet road, Gravel, unpaved with dirt, ice, snow roads, all no problem. No its not perfect car. About 30 mpg, less on city. Clunky GPS NAV. Looks are highly subjective so that's not an issue. I trst drove Lesus NX, Acura RDX, Rav4, BMW x3, Hyundai Santa Fe and pick this outback. Very roomy, hideaway cross bars, high clerance, all good. Dont buy if you want fancy bling bling cars but Outbavk has been reliable dependable and fast enough with Turbo. Also similar or waybcheaper than other cars I test drove. I can see driving this for another 10 years woth no porblem.
Just bought my third Subaru (Outback this time) - I can’t understand why you would drive anything else. For the amount you pay and what you get it makes sense to me. I need safe, reliable and not flashy. I would rather pay for a bit more petrol to have the safe AWD system.
You are not getting 183kw without putting fuel in to it. 😂 It’s a compromise. And people that want power are probably under the impression that more power comes from more fuel…. No surprises that a turbo charged engine will drink more dude
All your negatives are very subjective. The acceleration is comparable to many in this category, looks are in the eyes of the beholder and many different base model cars lack lots of features. This is a stupid video.
2006 Subaru WRX Wagon : check 2020 Subaru Forester Sport : check 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness : check 2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness (still on train and arriving in 2 weeks) : check and 20xx Subaru eSTI : definitely a check will goes here
I i’m on my third Subaru my first was a Forrester. My second and third are outbacks. My current model is a 2020 outback touring edition which has everything that you can think of or want I find the ride very comfortable and the handling I think is great due to the four-wheel-drive, I don’t put a lot of mileage on my cars so maybe that’s why I’ve never had to take any of my three Subarus in for service. I get a combination of city and highway mileage at 24 miles per gallon, which is not great but not terrible I think the outback looks great has oversized tires. The air conditioning inside works great. The standard roof racks fold away when you don’t need them. The stereo sound system sounds great and the GPS gets me to where I’m going and back again without any problems will most likely be buying a 2026 outback touring edition when the time comes, thank you Subaru for making a great car.
I probably wouldn't buy a newer Outback, but that's only because you can no longer get a turbocharged / manual transmission option. My manual 2009 XT Limited is literally the best car I've ever owned. That said, Outbacks are still incredible options for the average citizen.
highest saftey rating and i have the 6cyl model plenty of power the fact its all-wheel drive means a higher weight but low center of gravity. driving up north in white out conditions through french river mine was one of the few cars that made it down the highway the other was a landrover and a 4x truck. every one else had to pull off and there were a ton of them. off road always going to burn gas. reliability was fantastic it died over 500k - I do agree with design but outback does look better these days - I've worked in a used car lot so I drove many models of cars a lot, no matter the weather or road conditions I always felt the subaru or audi held the road the best and never worried will I make it home alive cant say the same for many others and I live in the country with deep side ditches. his only real negative if fuel economy and I value safety over that
Reason #8: no third pedal. I remember the Legacy GT Wagon w/3 pedals; great times... also, don't buy a base trim Subaru; any base trim Subaru. Start at Premium and go up. Limited seems to be where it's at (or in the case of the Ascent, the Onyx trim).
You should of putted your energy on another vehicle than a Subaru because everything you described in the video someone that buys a Subaru doesn't care about in the first place 🤣🤣🤣
From working extra as an inspection technician aside of studies I choose a Subaru over a Toyota due to its underbody accessability. From what I've seen unless they haven't made the same mistake lately as the rest of the whole industry I rather not have full plastic underneath to be able to maintain good condition and being able to inspect brake & fuel pipes. I love most vehicle brands & models including Toyota but I desire to be responsible for maintenance myself and leave the tough work to the mechanics. From the problems people returns back for and pays service money for I still haven't heard anything about this issue in sales and it's mandatory in the ownership.
I have been looking for 20 years for a better compromise than the Subaru Outback. I haven't found it yet. Anyway, despite the video's length, the point was unclear.
All of this depends on the user. Go try one. Listen to yourself. It's not bad. Except the laggy head unit. Sound is good. It's quicker than wrx. I had the wrx 2022 year head unit was slow and it jammed.
I like the base model radio better than the other one. Aren't they really the same, though? Except for that strip of plastic that goes across the middle of the base one? Either way, there's no opportunity to rip out the head unit and go aftermarket. And that's the biggest frustration, to me.
2014 Outback 300000 miles 2016 Outback 150000 miles No major problems, my 2014 runs like a scalded dog , I drove her 80 mph to work this morning. 2 days ago my wife and I just bought our 4th Outback , 2024 brand new fully loaded with everything except for a sunroof. We absolutely love it.
I bought a 2024 Outback Wilderness on January 13. Did you test this model? It sounds like you had to reach back many years and many different iterations to find every possible negative feature. BTW, last weekend's trip down to Bay County resulted in average fuel economy of 34 MPG.
I have a 23 touring and love it. I don't see the complaints about the "sluggish" base engine. Mind you my last car was a 17 wrx with quite a bit of work done to it so it's not like I'm only used to slow cars. It's not a sports car and gets on the thruway just fine. Super comfy, has enough space for all my music or prospecting gear, goes off road well enough for anything I'm ever going to do, and gets fairly good fuel economy. The value proposition might be hard on higher trim models but it was the last 23 on the lot so I got 5k off the sticker and had a good trade in so it wasn't horribly pricey. for the segment it's hard to find something that does everything this well.
Do you also complain that a V8 Mustang gets worse gas mileage than the V6? Everyone who picks the V8 Mustang knows that, they aren't shopping for a commuter car...just like everyone who picks a turbo Subaru knows the gas mileage is gonna be worse, and everyone who picks the off road package knows it's gonna be worse. This is probably the dumbest video I've ever seen. The Outback is "slow off the line" - I'm not racing, I take my kids to baseball, tow my little boat, and take the family camping. Drive one up north where we get snow and you'll never want to drive anything else.
I drive a '22 Outback Limited XT in the Land of the Mouse, it has all the comfort and performance my family needs, and as far as the MPG? Our previous car was a '10 Chevy Malibu LTZ w/4cyl, and I get slightly better MPG with my Outback than I did with our Malibu! The OB weighs about 500lb more than the Malibu, the Malibu was only FWD, and our OB would blow the Malibu into the weeds performance-wise. Think I'm complaining about MPG? Oh, HELL know!
@eskieman3948 I want the XT but I'm afraid of more mechanical problems and higher repair costs. I want reliable. How is the gas mileage? I have a 2014 Legacy Sport with the 2.5 NA and I absolutely love it even tho it's not fast. It would be nice to have the wagon now that I have kids.
I may consider buying one if they weren't so ugly. The cladding and bronze pieces all over the Wilderness edition are just tacky looking. I think their design team is staffed with a bunch of teenage girls. Oh, and the backup camera and front trail cameras look like they are 240P. Super disappointed by those when I did a test drive.
@@eskieman3948 Lies? Please explain. There is tacky cladding and bronze/gold pieces all over the vehicle. Open your eyes and you will see it. Debunk that. Also, if you haven't sat in one and tried the backup and front trail cameras then you should and you will see that this is 100% true. They suck. Go read reviews all over the interwebs and you will see many who complain about the poor camera quality. You must just be a Subie fanboy who doesn't drive or compare vehicles.
I'm on my 5th Subaru as of last week. My 4th Outback. I drive to work in blizzard conditions for fun, when everyone else stays home. I've NEVER driven a car so capable in the winter...and without ever buying winter tires. Lots of other manufacturers have copied the Outback's shape. They're doing something right!
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For sure not a rav4 🤡
I like my limited 2024 infotainment system and this is a quiet car with a lot of room and trunk space. The Rave4 was to noisy and space was limited in the CRV. So what if it takes 8 seconds to get to speed. So many cars on the road you can't be a speed demon anymore.
I love my 2016 Outback.
Dude.. you have a clear hate for this car but they are highly reliable and capable
Nothing you've said will prevent me from buying my 3rd Subaru outback.
We just bought our 4th
Well said bill
Same, did not prevent me from buying one
I know right? If someone is using these reasons to decide on a car purchase, revoke their license immediately.
Blah blah…..
Would you recommend an outback personally? This video sounds biased
@@DriftingStudent I have owned a Forester previously and will buy the 2,4 turbo charged outback in future. They are sturdy vehicles, comfortable and can do tough stuff and highway cruising. Not a full on 4x4 but they will surprise one with what these tough vehicles can do.
I am sure this video maker never drives a Subaru. Just found some videos online and blah blah blah…
I drive a Forester, not an Outback. Will get an Outback in the future when my mom takes her Forester back:) However, I LOOOOOVE Forester. Very reliable and safe car. Don't have a single negative thing to say.@@DriftingStudent
@@DriftingStudentit's a great car tbh. Video is super biased
I’ve had bmws porches and will never go back since I bought my outback best car ever. This is a stupid review
Same here. No more BMWs for me. My 23 Outback Wilderness has had several issues, but they’ve all been handled very well by Subaru. They even gave me a free extended warranty.
I will buy my first Subaru in 2025, but this video seems like a Subaru Hater. For me this or the new Forester will be the option. Love the Crosstek it’s perfect, but it’s small.
Lol. I had one Beemer in my life. Just like crazy women - they can be fun, but they're also nothing but problems problems problems! 😂
Calling the body awkward, especially the crossover is an interesting take. To me, it is the only SUV that doesn't look like a tiny minivan or a giant suburban. The sporty wagon look is what people love about it. I like that it doesn't try to look like a more expensive car. A lot of other makers are trying to pass off affordable cars as fancy. The new Nissan trim is appalling and stuffy. They lost everything that was fun.
Whoever made is video, I can not stop myself to write something. I don't know which brand provide you financial aid to talk shit about Outback. I can list you not 7, at least 77 reason why you should buy an Outback.
I've never had a Subaru, but I have noticed that once someone owns a Subi they are hooked on it for life. My next car will indeed be a Subaru Outback...Wilderness Edition.
Fentanyl hooks for life after trying it, would you consider that a good reason to buy it?
i have a 24 OBW. its great for 90% of the things i want to do. i suggest go test drive one. dont get the 22-23 model. get the 24+ if you can. ther wrx have the same engine and tranny. once you own one you will noticed how many subarus are out there around.
@brianklamer3328 whats wrong with you, man? if you dont have anything positive or constructive to say stay off the comments.
Yeah, not a subaru enthusiast at all, but this video just seems to be bashing the car without doing any real world homework. Everyone I've seen with this car is happy to own it. And I've seen worse car design from every other manufacturer, Ford, my favorite truck manufacturer for my whole life, has moved production to Mexico., and is now having so many recall issues. Way to go Ford, you'll be bankrupt before you know what hits you. Subaru isn't the perfect car company, but there are so many worse manufacturers than Subaru. And their cars from 25 years ago where very good.
My mom get her 2024 today 🙏
Dude, who paid you to be a hater?🙄🤷♂️🙄🤷♂️ I have never owned the Subaru, but I noticed that every person that I know who has owned, the Subaru still has the Subaru!
Exactly !! I think this clown was paid by jeep lol
Some of these Subaru's are designed for a utilitarian market. They are not sports cars, they are for your family everyday driver & seasonally challenging weather conditions.
I know many Subaru Outback owners who love their Outbacks and find none of these issues to complain about. I’ve ordered a 2025 Outback Limited and am eagerly awaiting its arrival this month (June).
Outback was not built for drag racing. Sounds and looks like your being paid by the other brands to downgrade Subaru.
But if you bought a OB XT, there's a whole lotta cars on the road that you could embarass at a red light, IF you chose.
@@eskieman3948True. My OBW is surprisingly fast.
The Outback is an Awsome car❤
Your not very good at this are you? What are you comparing it too? You need to review toasters.
The nice lady at the dealer kept trying to sell us an extended 120000 mile warranty……. I kept explaining to her there was no need for that considering how long they last and my other 2 with 300000 and 150000 miles had zero problems.
Change the oil regularly with synthetic oil , kept the filters changed , you will have zero problems.
Now I want to get a Subaru. Thank you
I'm looking to buy my 1st "Subie" today 😁😁😁
It seems like maybe your being paid to downgrade the Outback, you need to watch some reviews about Outback and rethink what your saying.
Oh he’s not being paid. He’s a troll trying to get views. I was a hardened Subaru critic because of 30 year old misinformation. Subaru’s are phenomenal vehicles these days. Best in class in nearly every model.
@@haroldbeauchamp3770 Thanks for this. I wa worried I had bought a lemon listening to this bloke. Pick mine up in 6 weeks.
Don’t you mean symmetrical all wheel drive system?
The Hallmark is that it’s symmetrical, not asymmetrical.
Dude you are way wrong about the Outback. I have a 2023 Outback Premium that gets excellent fuel economy. With OP 15 it is a better value than similar in class vehicles. It handles well on and off road. The only thing that I would agree with is the 2.5L NA is sluggish, although it does well on the highway at 60 mph to 75+ mph. At around $33.5K out the door it is a better value than a similarly equipped RAV4 or CR-V. Although the base model is spartan, like all Outback models has excellent safety features. At 26mpg City and 31mpg highway with the 2.5L NA engine the fuel economy for an AWD vehicle that you can take offroad is more than respectable.
The only cvt I would look at are direct shift Toyota and the e cvt for hybrid. Putting a standard cvt in a heavy suv seems rough. That poor thing with no launch gear trying to move from a stop isn't good. It's at the most inefficient point until it gets up to 20 mph or more. Just get a Rav 4 with a normal automatic. The gas mileage isn't great but I'd save the cvt for small light cars. Even then I'd only go with Toyotas true first gear set up or e cvt. Way less wear on the system. I'll be in the market soon, Got a 17 Camry.
@@Lyka-clock the Subaru Outback CVT performs very well even without a launch gear. If you didn't know better you would think it was a normal automatic with its electronic shift points. The Outback is not a heavy SUV, it is more like a station wagon. It is around 3600lbs. I compared the Outback with a RAV4 and did not want to spend more on a Toyota that does not do well in off road driving.
@@mytige20V ....Yea if it works for you, that's all that matters. We had a 2002 Blazer LS that was true off road capable. I remember going up this rock filled mud hill and looking back at my brother-in-law stuck at the bottom with his Honda Pilot.
You can't compare an Outback with a CRV or a Rav4
@@vwbora26 in two words why not. They are in the same class of vehicles with a 2.5L N/A engine. The difference is the Subaru CVT which works quite well and has for years. With all said and done the Outback is a better value than the Rav4 with more cargo space. You must be a die hard Toyota fan.
You make it sound like the subaru is the only car with a CVT and around 200hp. Most cars that compete with the outback offer similar powertrain for often a lot more money
Unfortunately other than Nissan, Subaru has weak CVT transmissions in comparison to others. Toyota offers real 8 speed automatics on RAV 4 and larger, only their Hybrid models get a CVT and theirs has a launch gear to get you up and going from a dead stop.
@@brianklamer3328 you are right but then again somehow the outback is still faster. 0-60 in 5.9 sec or something like that i believe. Not to mention the outback's AWD system wont overheat ever. 🤷♂️
@@brianklamer3328yeah but the RAV4 is terrible to drive. Every time you accelerate it immediately starts gear hunting, leading to the unnerving experience of mashing the pedal on a short merge and having the car abruptly slow down instead of accelerating. 6 weeks stuck with one while I had hail damage repaired on my Outback left me missing the CVT. It’s uninspiring, but actually goes forward when you hit the pedal.
@@brianklamer3328 BULL, but you have a rep for spreading this.... Subaru CVT transmissions are strong.
Real men that know me say my reputation is much worse than that! Thaks for the compliment.
You truly don’t know WTF you’re talking about.
Subaru main goals is to protect your life during collision no matter who fault. Subaru keys are functional, reliability and safety. They are not designed for racing. If you are not satisfied with MPG then compare it with those F150 or Suburban SUV then you will know what I mean.
I'm 58 years old, owned many Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chevrolet... in my life (I'm driving a 2007 Honda Odyssey today and my wife, a 2017 Highlander) We just bought a used 2020 Subaru Forester for my 18 years old son last month. This is our first Subaru in family, we bought it because of safety, we love our son very much and don't want anything happening to him on the road. Believe it or not within a couple months of driving this Subaru, I understand why rich people are buying Subaru... They do care about their life.!
My wife drive this Forester and love it too. I have learned that all Subaru have an Eye Sights camera build on both sides of rear view mirror and that's how the Subaru safety feature begins!
As my Honda minivan is getting old, I already thinking of getting a new 2025 Subaru Forester or Outback Touring next.
Obvious you have never driven an Outback Wilderness! Whatever you say makes no sense at all!
This vid is utterly hilarious
*Meanwhile the Toyota Rav 4 TRD edition will overheat its AWD system with light use and leave you sitting on the trail as the Subaru passes by.*
Nothing said sounded bad to me. They are solid cars.
This comment is for people who are considering a Subaru OBW.
I’m no longer loyal to any car brand. I’ve been disappointed by most of them, so I make no excuses for any.
I have an OBW. It’s not perfect and has had some issues (which Subaru quickly resolved), but overall, I enjoy owning it.
My OBW gets 26/30 mpg and it’s not slow. It basically has the same engine as the WRX.
It’s my first car with a CVT, and I have no issues with it. The OBW has a stronger CVT vs other Subarus and it has a fluid cooler. It also has a good low end “gear”ratio. So many every day drivers who think they are street racers think they don’t want a CVT. CVTs are really no different from a traditional transmission for every day use.
I bought an OBW, because it does a lot of stuff very well, and there’s huge aftermarket support (great if you like to modify your cars). Also, I really like the cartoonish look of the OBW.
The infotainment system is fine once you get used it. Mine has gone through several software updates that have made it perform very well.
I’ve owned cars from BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and others. My OBW definitely isn’t the most high-performance car I’ve ever owned, but I find it to be the most enjoyable and versatile car I have ever owned.
This guy is a stooge, never selling my outback!
I have a Outback Limited XT best car I have ever owned. Own one and your hooked.
I have an Onyx turbo and it’s fun and tough. Really great car❤
Clutching at straws are we?
400k on my 2016. No problems😂
This is a truly terrible video. Completely full of misinformation and negative biases. For example the turbo actually gets better mpg than the NA because the engine doesn't have to work as hard. Plenty of videos online confirming this. The mpg figures from the factory are 100% incorrect.
I think the Outback is a very good looking wagon. Why would you say something as biased as it looks awkward? Just poor choice for a video.
2024 outback wilderness owner, and I have to say its been an amazing vehicle so far from performance, durability and practicality. This guy is just talking shit
There's a lot of bias in this video. I've owned two new Outbacks in the past four years. Both with base engines. I've gotten 33+ on highway. The engines have plenty of pep. And a turbo that I test drove was very quick. Too much for my liking. I find the CVT transmission very smooth and will drag the car to highway speed no problem.
I found the price competitive with other cars. But the Outback has a better looking dash. Competitors have a stupid square screen stuck on top of the dash.
Looking at the big picture, I think the Outback bests other vehicles I considered overall. It packs a lot into its size, unlike the bloated competition.
I have the wilderness and I laugh whenever I hear someone say it is slow, the timed 0-60 I got was 5.6 seconds unmodified, that seems pretty good considering it's a wagon and the bulky offroad version at that
Tell me you’ve never driven a Subaru without telling me you’ve never driven a Subaru
My 2024 Outback Wilderness has 260hp and goes 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. I like everything about it except the touchscreen, which is sluggish. I’m not sure what you think is a better all around option, but I’d like to hear about it.
I have a 2017 Outback and love it. Has everything i want or need, and nothing that i dont.
Bad review. Provably an angry customer or it was paid by the competition
This is one of only 2 segments about "newer" Outbacks I've seen that discuss things "some" people "may" not like about this vehicle. All the other content I've seen say quite the opposite and claim this vehicle is the GREATEST. Getting butt hurt and complaining about how this segment is "biased" actually reveals how biased and thin skinned subi homers are. Geez, is it that hard to just be happy with what you got and what you like despite such a small % of people thinking otherwise? Such hyper sensitivity in this everybody gets a trophy world we live in. What's next, foaming at the mouth and arguing over which color is the "prettiest?" Ever consider, listing dislikes about a vehicle that so many like is done intentionally to get views and comments?Falling for the banana in the turbo tail pipe works again. Obviously worked in my case because here I am watching and commenting.
This is crap my 2014 is the best and will buy again.
Your full of Shitz, on my 2nd outback. Love them
OBW is dope 4.44:1 final drive gear ratio 😈
I will buy one
Bought a new Outback XT a couple months ago. This car greatly exceeds expectations and I have no regrets whatsoever.
I have 2020 outback premium. 45k only but issues at all. Rainly wet road, Gravel, unpaved with dirt, ice, snow roads, all no problem.
No its not perfect car. About 30 mpg, less on city. Clunky GPS NAV.
Looks are highly subjective so that's not an issue.
I trst drove Lesus NX, Acura RDX, Rav4, BMW x3, Hyundai Santa Fe and pick this outback.
Very roomy, hideaway cross bars, high clerance, all good.
Dont buy if you want fancy bling bling cars but Outbavk has been reliable dependable and fast enough with Turbo. Also similar or waybcheaper than other cars I test drove.
I can see driving this for another 10 years woth no porblem.
Just bought my third Subaru (Outback this time) - I can’t understand why you would drive anything else. For the amount you pay and what you get it makes sense to me. I need safe, reliable and not flashy. I would rather pay for a bit more petrol to have the safe AWD system.
Suburu outbacks are best
You have a Basic Rav4 on your profile, let's not be bashing here 😂😂😂
You are not getting 183kw without putting fuel in to it. 😂
It’s a compromise. And people that want power are probably under the impression that more power comes from more fuel…. No surprises that a turbo charged engine will drink more dude
It doesn't though. It drinks less than the non turbo because the engine doesn't work a hard. Plenty of real world test videos confirming this.
@@thedon9670 I have a '24 XT and mileage is 22-23 MPG around town.
@@deryckmcleod4608 I have identical MPG with my similar '22 XT.
All your negatives are very subjective. The acceleration is comparable to many in this category, looks are in the eyes of the beholder and many different base model cars lack lots of features. This is a stupid video.
2006 Subaru WRX Wagon : check
2020 Subaru Forester Sport : check
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness : check
2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness (still on train and arriving in 2 weeks) : check
and
20xx Subaru eSTI : definitely a check will goes here
This video 👎🏽
I i’m on my third Subaru my first was a Forrester. My second and third are outbacks. My current model is a 2020 outback touring edition which has everything that you can think of or want I find the ride very comfortable and the handling I think is great due to the four-wheel-drive, I don’t put a lot of mileage on my cars so maybe that’s why I’ve never had to take any of my three Subarus in for service. I get a combination of city and highway mileage at 24 miles per gallon, which is not great but not terrible I think the outback looks great has oversized tires. The air conditioning inside works great. The standard roof racks fold away when you don’t need them. The stereo sound system sounds great and the GPS gets me to where I’m going and back again without any problems will most likely be buying a 2026 outback touring edition when the time comes, thank you Subaru for making a great car.
I probably wouldn't buy a newer Outback, but that's only because you can no longer get a turbocharged / manual transmission option. My manual 2009 XT Limited is literally the best car I've ever owned. That said, Outbacks are still incredible options for the average citizen.
I think they look great
Sorry, couldn't make it through your review, I think I would be much happier with Subaru's performance than yours.
Nothing what you said would stop me from buying one. I just bought one because it met my list of "preferences" .
Beats every American family car with 4 wheel drive in all aspects except staight line performance and possibly towing capacity.
highest saftey rating and i have the 6cyl model plenty of power the fact its all-wheel drive means a higher weight but low center of gravity. driving up north in white out conditions through french river mine was one of the few cars that made it down the highway the other was a landrover and a 4x truck. every one else had to pull off and there were a ton of them. off road always going to burn gas. reliability was fantastic it died over 500k - I do agree with design but outback does look better these days - I've worked in a used car lot so I drove many models of cars a lot, no matter the weather or road conditions I always felt the subaru or audi held the road the best and never worried will I make it home alive cant say the same for many others and I live in the country with deep side ditches. his only real negative if fuel economy and I value safety over that
Reason #8: no third pedal. I remember the Legacy GT Wagon w/3 pedals; great times... also, don't buy a base trim Subaru; any base trim Subaru. Start at Premium and go up. Limited seems to be where it's at (or in the case of the Ascent, the Onyx trim).
You should of putted your energy on another vehicle than a Subaru because everything you described in the video someone that buys a Subaru doesn't care about in the first place 🤣🤣🤣
Brake Bias i have had many cars in my life but i have never bought a PERFECT CAR because they do not exist
From working extra as an inspection technician aside of studies I choose a Subaru over a Toyota due to its underbody accessability. From what I've seen unless they haven't made the same mistake lately as the rest of the whole industry I rather not have full plastic underneath to be able to maintain good condition and being able to inspect brake & fuel pipes. I love most vehicle brands & models including Toyota but I desire to be responsible for maintenance myself and leave the tough work to the mechanics. From the problems people returns back for and pays service money for I still haven't heard anything about this issue in sales and it's mandatory in the ownership.
Hahaha. Not fun to drive. You are not living in Canada
I have no Subaru experience at all but this review is an obvious laughable bias. A fan boy of some other vehicle I presume ?
I have been looking for 20 years for a better compromise than the Subaru Outback. I haven't found it yet. Anyway, despite the video's length, the point was unclear.
All of this depends on the user. Go try one. Listen to yourself. It's not bad. Except the laggy head unit. Sound is good. It's quicker than wrx. I had the wrx 2022 year head unit was slow and it jammed.
I'm not getting 26 mpg in the city try 19 mpg with base engine.
You gave me every reason to BUY my subaru outback,do your research.
I didn't think any of what was said on the video to be true. I'm renting one right now...
I like the base model radio better than the other one. Aren't they really the same, though? Except for that strip of plastic that goes across the middle of the base one? Either way, there's no opportunity to rip out the head unit and go aftermarket. And that's the biggest frustration, to me.
2014 Outback 300000 miles
2016 Outback 150000 miles
No major problems, my 2014 runs like a scalded dog , I drove her 80 mph to work this morning.
2 days ago my wife and I just bought our 4th Outback , 2024 brand new fully loaded with everything except for a
sunroof. We absolutely love it.
I bought a 2024 Outback Wilderness on January 13. Did you test this model? It sounds like you had to reach back many years and many different iterations to find every possible negative feature. BTW, last weekend's trip down to Bay County resulted in average fuel economy of 34 MPG.
I’ve had 8 Subarus. I’m about to get #9.
My CVT gets 32 mpg.
Well done video however he misses the entire appeal of an outback. I see zero reason to avoid an outback after this video
Intersting but mostly personal taste. Nothing that applies to me. Its still the nest car I ever had. For reasons that this guy wouldnt understand.
Recently bought my third Subaru. A 2024 Outback Touring XT Maroon pearl.and I love it.
Outback’s are easy to work on , at almost 60 I can still slide under her and do an oil change with no lift or ramps.
I have a 23 touring and love it. I don't see the complaints about the "sluggish" base engine. Mind you my last car was a 17 wrx with quite a bit of work done to it so it's not like I'm only used to slow cars. It's not a sports car and gets on the thruway just fine. Super comfy, has enough space for all my music or prospecting gear, goes off road well enough for anything I'm ever going to do, and gets fairly good fuel economy. The value proposition might be hard on higher trim models but it was the last 23 on the lot so I got 5k off the sticker and had a good trade in so it wasn't horribly pricey. for the segment it's hard to find something that does everything this well.
you shouldn't buy any car
Didn’t mention the 3.6 engine option
I have in autback limited and love him it's a gray car confortable and strong
Man my outback turbo is fast as fuk and i love it. Definitely as fast as my accord v6 coupe and faster on wet roads for sure.
Do you also complain that a V8 Mustang gets worse gas mileage than the V6? Everyone who picks the V8 Mustang knows that, they aren't shopping for a commuter car...just like everyone who picks a turbo Subaru knows the gas mileage is gonna be worse, and everyone who picks the off road package knows it's gonna be worse. This is probably the dumbest video I've ever seen.
The Outback is "slow off the line" - I'm not racing, I take my kids to baseball, tow my little boat, and take the family camping.
Drive one up north where we get snow and you'll never want to drive anything else.
I drive a '22 Outback Limited XT in the Land of the Mouse, it has all the comfort and performance my family needs, and as far as the MPG? Our previous car was a '10 Chevy Malibu LTZ w/4cyl, and I get slightly better MPG with my Outback than I did with our Malibu! The OB weighs about 500lb more than the Malibu, the Malibu was only FWD, and our OB would blow the Malibu into the weeds performance-wise. Think I'm complaining about MPG? Oh, HELL know!
@eskieman3948 I want the XT but I'm afraid of more mechanical problems and higher repair costs. I want reliable. How is the gas mileage? I have a 2014 Legacy Sport with the 2.5 NA and I absolutely love it even tho it's not fast. It would be nice to have the wagon now that I have kids.
Love my 2021 Limited XT.
Brake Bias...eat you Heart Out!
Biased indeed. No credibility.
I have and love it..
I'm happy with my 3rd!
Serious nitpicking.
those are 7 reasons you should buy Outback
Really silly presentation.
I may consider buying one if they weren't so ugly. The cladding and bronze pieces all over the Wilderness edition are just tacky looking. I think their design team is staffed with a bunch of teenage girls. Oh, and the backup camera and front trail cameras look like they are 240P. Super disappointed by those when I did a test drive.
Sounds like all you have to add to this conversation is lies. Have a nice day!
@@eskieman3948 Lies? Please explain. There is tacky cladding and bronze/gold pieces all over the vehicle. Open your eyes and you will see it. Debunk that. Also, if you haven't sat in one and tried the backup and front trail cameras then you should and you will see that this is 100% true. They suck. Go read reviews all over the interwebs and you will see many who complain about the poor camera quality. You must just be a Subie fanboy who doesn't drive or compare vehicles.
Longest fart in the world. Lol
I love the styling
I'm on my 5th Subaru as of last week. My 4th Outback. I drive to work in blizzard conditions for fun, when everyone else stays home. I've NEVER driven a car so capable in the winter...and without ever buying winter tires. Lots of other manufacturers have copied the Outback's shape. They're doing something right!
Just bought a 2022 and love it
How is it holding up?
Useless video.
I have had hundreds of vehicles in my life since I was 16. I am 73 now and my 2015 Outback is in the top five of every vehicle I have ever owned.