The BEST Off-Road Subaru Ever? We Hit Mud, Rocks & Water in the Outback Wilderness to Find Out
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
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We take the Subaru Outback Wilderness off-road to see how it performs. The Outback Wilderness gets plenty of off-road upgrades compared to the standard 2022 Subaru Outback.
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"We'll see if your Wilderness can stand up to my wilderness." Well said!
I'm currently driving a 2018 Outback in North MS. I fish and hunt in remote spots. The only way to stop it is to tear out across a muddy ass agricultural field and eventually sink. Which would happen to pretty much any 1/2 ton pickup WITH mud tires. Or drive off into some super deep stuff that you probably could've found away around. My last 2 vehicles were full size Tundra's w 20" rims and mud tires and this Outback will go just about everywhere they went.. It's really all about the driver. The Outback just skates across the mud and sandy lake beds.. Oh and I'm not advocating driving thru ag fields unless you have permission. One thing I have noticed is the Subaru leaves hardly a footprint compared to a Can Am or Polaris that are jacked up with mud tires.. They destroy trails where the Outback just cruises over and around them...
I think its a pretty little car. Should be a nice compromise in that it should be a pretty decent to good family hauler/daily driver but still allow some fun off the beaten path as long as its not hardcore.
That's always been what most subaru enthusiasts have used them for, with minor mods they make them capable to do what they want and rock crawling etc is not one of those things. I feel subaru can offer a bumper upgrade for those doing a bit more than standard trails.
Great testing out the commercial accuracy. You guys should make a "Left Hook approved" trail badge.
Great idea!
I'd buy that t shirt!
Such a fantastic review that nobody else than the truck King Crew delivered so far. If we have questions on a 4x4 or truck vehicule ? TK got the answer!
Good performance of that beefed up wagon, good job Subaru.
Defenetly the most capable wagon out there
One of if not the best realistic review I’ve seen on this vehicle. Great job gentlemen
Thanks 👍
This is not a full in off roader. You have to know the limitations of your vehicle. I think it’s great for what it is.
Love y’all’s videos! The father and son duo makes for some really fun commentary. It’s nice to get two different generations perspective on things.
I'm so glad you guys did a review of the Outback Wilderness, and what a review. I didn't expect it to be able to make it through your course, mostly because of the limitations you pointed out. Great review fellas, thanks for the great content.
I was wavering between the wilderness and a 4 runner. I don't want to rock crawl but do explore. This review helped!
Love my Wilderness. Not hard core off-roader so the gravel and muddy roads I traverse are easy with this car. Plus very comfortable for a long road trip
Thanks for the information. I just switched from a silverado 4X4 to an outback wilderness. So far I'm loving it.
Love the channel, very entertaining. Really cool having your dad part of the video.
Best off road review so far - well done - very informative to the the great strengths but also the real limitations
Thanks! 👍
Steve!!! Love that you guys mentioned the Wilderness commercial. I've always felt the outback had a long nose and couldn't picture the approach angle being the greatest for cases like this video. You guys know your stuff and its great to see it put to the test.
We just bought a 21 Forester Sport and we get lots of belly rubbing! Ha.
Our pleasure!
Picked up my 22 Outback Onyx Xt model last month. Already taken it on couple relatively easy fire road mountain trails here in S California, she did very well. You're not gona rock crawl with the outback, but you can get to nice places in the great outdoors well and she drives like a plush sedan on the road. Great family vehicle!
“Everything is here for a great off-road package, except” everything that doesn’t get you stuck haha
Wonderful review.
Not stuck but you just have to put some good skids and bumper guard with some rock sliders. It will push right through because that’s what Subarus do!
This video is why Truck King is my favourite. You won’t find a more fair and accurate review than this anywhere.
Wow, thanks!
I like the reasonable approach to testing. Shows good examples of things you could reasonably do for those of us who don’t really do off road but might need to cross things to get places.
Another great video, keep them coming ! Congrats on the baby !
Thanks 👍
Oh you active lifestyle guys are amazing. Keep up the great work.
Can you test out the forester if you haven't already? I wanna see if the improved approach and departure angles will be enough for more of your trails.
I always enjoy your reviews! Thank you!
I have my wilderness on order. I do wish that I could throw it into some of the deeper ruts and rock crawling but I think it’s going to do great at long distance trail/overlanding in comfort. Definitely still need to pick a good line though.
Great review and honest, I have a 2021 crosstrek, added the ironman lift with 29 inch all terrain, I would love to come down there and test out your trails
(from montreal 😁)
There are certain buttons you cannot replace with a screen. Honda learned the lesson. Many others have learned too. Come on Subie.
Great review! Great daily driver that could take you to some decent Crown Land camping spots. Was watching with my wife. My first comment while watching: "But I bet he doesn't even try the left hook". 2nd comment: "Damn. He's going try it!" 3rd comment: "Yeah, but he definitely won't try the hydro line!". lol. I have those Geolanders on my Frontier. They have never let me down on the snowmobile and ATV trails here in Eastern Ontario.
Great review! Testing all the interesting stuff!
Awesome video and I really like the Wilderness edition, hoping to see a Crosstrek Wilderness eventually.
Awesome review. Good points, hardcore 4x4 not really however, for most off-roaders who buy Outback I think it will fill that periodic void.
Exactly. I love mine. Even with my upgrades I consider it a soft-roader. Great to get to the more well hidden campsites and fishing holes. And all our gear stays out of the weather.
This is my car. I have a 22 Wilderness (Outback). And I can't agree more about the tires and wheels. I would have even put 16's on it but they won't fit because of the extremely beefy braking system. But I did put 2 sizes bigger than stock tires on lighter stronger (and more expensive) rally wheels, which gave me only a slightly heavier per corner setup but one that rolled even easier over obstacles and gave me additional clearance. By the way, it's not just an inch factory lift, the struts are actually LONGER so you have more articulation, and that means more chance for your tire to still be touching the ground when you are tilted over, and more reach into those ruts, and higher compression into those wheel wells. I'm not sure HOW much more active articulation it is, probably not that much, but as a longtime Outback owner, I can tell the difference. It's not just higher, it has more reach. I also put on full front to back skid plates, so I am careful, because this is not a jeep or truck, but I am also confident, because it can take a few dings and scrapes on the underbody armor at low speeds. I also installed my own tubing solution from the rear diff breather to a spot about Chest high on the back hatch frame, the front diff has stock breathers at belly button height which is fine. Personally I try to stay away from water, especially salt water because I live by the beach and it floods sometimes, but I have been mid door deep in salt water, and door deep in creekwater, and this car swims like a champ.
I saw one of these coming towards me on a 2 lane road..I really like that Bronze/Gold at the bottom and top more than i thought after seeing it.. I really couldnt tell the difference in increased ground clearance tho.. Defin. Nice lookin.
"Let's see if your wilderness can stand up to my wilderness" Perfect!
Single handedly one of the best reviews ive seen. Im definitely buying one now
With full automatic and dual zone hvac I rarely play with the system, if I do it’s to twitch the temperature one degree up or down and there are 2 physical buttons for that. Otherwise the Full Auto mode suits me fine.
Watching this in 2022 after just buying a 2023 in that same color. Thanks for the confirmation bias that I made a good impulse buy. Great review.
Just got the 2023 wilderness and aside from another helpful video, this one actually showed its capabilities in a more realistic setting. Thanks!
I just got one in October. Make sure the oil isn’t over filled. Also, make sure your dealership is aware of the lower oil pan leak issue. My service writer said they haven’t replaced a lot of them, but it does happen. It’s an easy fix.
Great review. I was thinking of upgrading my 2010 Outback to this puppy, but.. hey, I will stay on road with Subaru until they fix the front and rear approach angle design for off-roads. Until then Jeep it shall be.
saw a silver one yesterday at my local subaru dealer...looked fantastic, wilderness blue growing on me.
Great review!
Great review.
Because of the way the drivetrain is built, the approach angle will always be that way. The transmission is in line with the front wheels and the axle shafts come directly out of the transmission.
Our local Subaru Dealer in Northern Michigan adds a package called “Peninsula Edition” which adds a two inch lift and all terrain tires to the Sport Edition of the new Forester. Wish I could post a pic in the comments, to show you. I like the looks of the Peninsula Edition better than Subaru’s Wilderness Edition.
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Nice! But it doesn't have a full size spare! A must in offroading!
Seems like a very capable package. Just missing the cvt cooler and lower final drive ratio
I'm loving mine and will admit the approach and departure angles aren't the best but wit the stick lip plate the front can take a bit more punishment so it could have handled more than what you threw at it but I already upgraded the tires for a small ground clearance increase and better grip and handling offroad. Just wish they'd make a steel offroad front and back bumpers optional.
Great review! 👍
Thanks! 👍
Looking at this new Subaru, I can’t believe how far ahead the AMC Eagle was.
Great comparison, I totally forgot about the AMC Eagle.
Too bad AMC Eagles weren't still being made. They were made in the wrong era. They would be pretty popular now
SX4 was amazing.
I loved the look of the AMC Eagle
The AMC Eagle was an AWESOME vehicle. That in-line 6cyl was a bullet proof engine.
Those things went Everywhere
Agree. Thirty degree approach departure would make it awesome!
great review. thanks
I like mine because it gets me to my camp sites a little better than my MDX did, it toes my bass tracker and pop up camper, it’s pretty unique, better price than Toyota, but it’s also a good daily driver/family car. It’s definitely not the right choice for “extreme off-road conditions…but if you like camping on the weekends, having a vehicle that can comfortably fit your family, but also handles the road really well it’s a good fit.
Looking at the Forester Wilderness’s angles, I bet it can actually do your course.
Approach: 23.6 (Outback Wild. is only 20)
Breakover: 25.4 (Outback’s 21.2)
Departure: 21.0 (Outback’s 23.6)
Pretty darn good for a crossover.
I think this would be/is a great overlander. But when it comes to true “off-roading” it’s severely limited by that damn nose. Idk why they made it stick out so much. There’s plenty of room in the engine area to move the components a little backward, to shorten the nose area. Come on subbie :(
nice color great review
Good review 👍
Sick good to here your review. I have a legit off-roader but need a more reliable vehicle for day to day but weekend gravel off road vehicle! Deposit down!
It has the 2.4 out of the ascent. Its a turbo charged engine.
Would another 2 inches of lift fix the approach and departure angle problem?
Some chunkier all terrain tires might help also. Maybe Falken Wildpeaks?
I have Wildpeaks on mine, they help.
I'm strongly considering an Iron Man 4x4 suspension as well.
Solid review👍👌🤘
That thing is amazing, and that's exactly why I own one. 😇
Great looking car love the color too. I just wish they go back to a proper torque converter trans or offer a Manual trans .
You guys should test out the new GMC Terrain/ Acadia AT4
Now I want to try these tires on my old outback sport
It did better than I thought it would
The Forester Wilderness should have a better approach angle. Hope you guys review that too.
The only problem with the Forester Wilderness is the engine. Is not a turbocharged so it will lack torque when pushing to the limits in off road driving.
@@ericpizarro3084it has adequate power and torque for almost any soft roading situation.
Both our Outback and Forester go Everywhere we want them to go
It’s awesome. Best wagon on the road.
What would you think of the Forester Wilderness which has slightly better approach and departure angles?
You can get an E locker for the rear. It really shines then
How much does that cost, and if you don't mind my asking, what are the trade-offs?
I think if Subaru invested in a proper Transmission they would have more sales
Even Nissan is starting to realize CVT are not for everything
A good 8-10 speed or stop faking a manual with a CVT and use the paddles for intent. Right to tell it you want speed and left paddle to tell it you want power. Then just reset that when you lift off the gas or tap the paddle again. Currently you give it gas quick for power, but need to ease on the gas for speed. That can lead to people not knowing what speed they will end up at.
Great review. Subaru needs to hop back into automatic transmission with dedicated crawl mode and improved approach angle.
Totally unrelated to the Subaru review, which was awesome by the way but I can’t wait to see you guys test the Santa Cruz in the snow. That will be the make or break if I decide to buy one!
Snow is coming.
@@TruckKing Awesome! I figure you guys might just beat TFL Truck to the punch on that one, LOL!
What do you mean it's hard to find the A/C? It's the red & blue arrows and the controls along the bottom of the touchscreen, is it not?
Good review pal.
Thank you kindly
what colour do you reckon for this Subaru Outback Wilderness between the blue, black, white and silver?
I am really enjoying your channel and all the reviews - I was wondering if you have heard Fabric-bodied hybrid pickup can go 4,350 miles between fill-ups
Fering Pioneer built for adventures and expeditions --------------> Have any thoughts on this and if you think it is really possible?
How.does the Outback compare to something like the Cherokee Trailhawk? Both on and off road.
I absolutely love mine.
Can you please do a review on the jeep Cherokee trail-hawk and send it through this course!!!
Might the forester wilderness have better approach and departure angles?
Wow, that mud you stop at was nothing. Come on guys. We put our outback wilderness through 10 times worse then that a no damage. Just got back from a 800 mile off road trip in the U.P of Michigan and it was a tank.
Pleasantly surprised.
No matter how much fantastic tech and tools you get, you still have the limitations of being a station wagon. It definitely makes me curious for the forester wilderness with its way smaller nose.
Its like they say once you go Subaru, you aren't going back. This is definitely my next purchase. Only thing left for Subaru to do is add their locking differentials to the axles.
So for those who want it for snow and bad dirt roads, we’re good 👍🏼
Ground clearance numbers don’t tell the whole story. A pickup truck with the same ground clearance has only the rear diff at that number, this Subaru has its entire belly at that number
Exactly. And that number will change while moving down the trail as the suspension flexes.
Yeah. My test is whether or not I can crawl under the vehicle. Numbers lie.
I tell ya people just aint understanding that a subaru is not a 4x4 no transfer case at all no low end tourque
@@jackfrosty1907 These aren't the old ones, these have tons of torque now. Plus now that this has a turbo engine again, the after market tuning on it is insane. The Ascent with the same engine has made over 500hp on the stock block for over 100 dyno pulls.
@@Turbolious stick shift or cvt cause ive seen them climb and literally cannot go any higher its like they almost stall out no tires moving
Luxus plus 4-Runner great combo. After 10hrs I rather sit in this than any other vehicle. Great visibility. Can't see anything in the 4-runner.
So Subaru finally built a Subaru like they should have been building them all along...well except for the low ground clearance issue with the approach and departure angle.
I remember back when Subaru had 4WD instead of AWD. With an actual 2 speed transfer case and probably 9-10 inches of ground clearance. Then they went to a single speed transfer case but still 4WD, just had a button on the shift lever. I wouldn't mind owning an old 80's model Subaru 4WD wagon and one of the old Subaru Justy 4WD cars.
The Wilderness package seems to have corrected the CVT issues that have always been problematic with Subaru once you leave pavement. Good to see they're starting to work back towards a true back country and back roads vehicle again.
And it's a comfy road drive as well
I'd love one of these... but CVT.
It's 9.5" ground clearance without skid plates.
With its 9.1"ground clearance
Good job
I was really interested in the Wilderness. I couldn't find one locally without the sunroof package. I bought a Passport AWD for $4k less. No turbo or CVT either.
I have the Passport. Switched from Outback 2015. Ride is rough doesn’t maneuver through deep snow like Subaru either and the eyesight cruise terrible
I believe the sunroof is standard on all wilderness models.
10/10 REVIEW!
Just to clarify the marketing crap. These Subaru's are ALWAYS in Xmode. Xmode is just torque vectoring. I call regular mode Xmode2. Xmode 1 allows less or no spin than 2, Xmode 3 allowed MORE spin than 2. They are all the same torque vectoring, with different allowances for spin and momentum. 99% of the time Xmode2, which is the regular driving mode, is the BEST compromise between 1 and 3, even when in the dirt and mud. Don't let the marketing confuse you. 1 is when you need zero spin to get unstuck or some other types of terrain, and 3 is when you need more momentum and spin allowance than 2 (regular mode) would normally allow. It's great for sand dunes and powering thru deep snow without losing mementum because you don't want to apply brakes in those deep soft situations. Putting it in Xmode3 was the right call for that boggy area to keep momentum going, but 2 could probably slug it out ok. 1 would be a waste of gas and too much braking to prevent spin. Databyter
Great review! How do you think it would do on soft beach sand at the ocean?
That we don't know. Too far inland
Keep watching Matt's Off Road Recovery. He's bound to rescue one sooner or later (although beach and desert sand aren't quite the same). :)
Truck Kings, What a pity, due to the fact Americans don't buy wagons, the Outback is the last mainstream station wagon for sale in wagon-loving Canada.
At first glance thought this was the new WRX 🤣, jk ..good review as always
I love the Wilderness! Great review/video Truck King!
Subaru is such a contrast of vehicle in built quality compared to any Hyundai or KIA or Genenis products.
Japanese, there’s a difference. Remember growing up with that Honda big red that just wouldn’t die? Then your buddy had that cool Polaris, but it was a total POS? There has been a difference in build quality for about half a century now….
Yeah, the quality of the Subaru is more long term. The korean cars woo people in with initial feel, but they're more delicate. This car will survive more use.
I'm not a fanboy of either, but i've been around the korean cars when they are aged, and they don't hold up long term.
Go on kijiji and type in Subaru, then look at anything older than 2010. Virtually half if not more will have blown engines, new engines or leaky head gaskets. I've owned 6 Subarus but still confused why people seem to think these cars are reliable long term?
@@gs98999 I never once said Subarus are better long term reliability than Toyota/Lexus. My point was that they are far better built than those junk Hyundai, Kia or Genesis. Korean cars have the tick of death on all their engines and transmissions. Junk cars exist because people keep buying these Korean cars. For the record, Korean and Japanese cars are from Asian manufacturers but they totally different quality and countries. 😂
@@gs98999 Some people get over 300K miles from their Subie.
I mean, after you left Left hook I'm not seeing anything that I didn't handle in my '02 bugeye Impreza with Foreester suspension.
We never suggested otherwise
@@TruckKing I'm just pointing out that this is less of a revolutionary advancement for Subaru, and more of a return to form of their older days. They may have more recent reputation as soft road wagons pandering to the coasts, but around rural Oregon they've always been off road thrashers. After decades of us slapping our own turbos, lifts, and skid plates on it's nice to see them as a factory package.