Subaru is noted for making THE BEST CVT on the market. Even better then Honda. I think if they had stayed with a 5 or 6speed automatic with this 6cyl. It wouldn't get up to speed as fast as it does. CVT's are noted for doing that since they don't have gear ratios to go through. Sure there is "simulated shifts" but it's still faster then having a regular automatic.
Technically the CVT gearbox of the 2015-2019 model year legacy is called a 6 speed lineartronic CVT but it's because subaru programmed 6 ratios via a software that manages the gearbox and it's much much faster than most regular automatics, CVTs overall can have up to infinite equal ratios or 1 continuous ratio
Car people hate the CVT transmission cuz there's no way to actually test how much fluid is in or if the fluid is gone bad you physically have to drain the entire Transmission in which is costly.
There is not a ton of body roll, I have the 2018 outback 3.6r touring and if you go into a corner with no power than it seems like your driving a truck, if you go into a corner with 20% or more throttle than it handles like a Porsche.
What year is the one your dad owns? We have the 2018 outback 3.6R touring and it hauls ass and acts like a Porsche around the corners because I put in a STI rear sway bar. It’s a big difference from stock.
@@johnblack4915 I came from a 2016 wrx and this thing barely made a difference in performance. It’s not that impressive with highway acceleration but in backroads it rivals the wrx. There is absolutely zero body sway around turns. The inly thing I can compare it to is my fathers 2008 BMW 5 series with awd. Its that luxurious and sporty at the same time. Unreal purchase.
I'm currently saving for a used 2018 3.6R and this review made me feel good about my decision
Subaru is noted for making THE BEST CVT on the market. Even better then Honda. I think if they had stayed with a 5 or 6speed automatic with this 6cyl. It wouldn't get up to speed as fast as it does. CVT's are noted for doing that since they don't have gear ratios to go through. Sure there is "simulated shifts" but it's still faster then having a regular automatic.
Technically the CVT gearbox of the 2015-2019 model year legacy is called a 6 speed lineartronic CVT but it's because subaru programmed 6 ratios via a software that manages the gearbox and it's much much faster than most regular automatics, CVTs overall can have up to infinite equal ratios or 1 continuous ratio
These are great cars, Ive owned 3 in the past.....
7:39 why it sounds like a V8 there 😂
I like your review about the sound, it's way better than the current 2.4T!
The current 2.4l turbo is no sloutch either but the 3.6L has ab immense tuning potential
Car people hate the CVT transmission cuz there's no way to actually test how much fluid is in or if the fluid is gone bad you physically have to drain the entire Transmission in which is costly.
Takeda Cold air intake on the 3.6 makes it sound MEEANNN
A 6 spd manual as an option would have been great.
It handles because its a Subaru not a boat like most yank tanks
What about body roll compared for example to dodge charger?
There is not a ton of body roll, I have the 2018 outback 3.6r touring and if you go into a corner with no power than it seems like your driving a truck, if you go into a corner with 20% or more throttle than it handles like a Porsche.
My dad owns a Outback 3.6r Touring which is basically the same car but in wagon form and boy let me tell you.. THAT THING IS QUICK.
What year is the one your dad owns? We have the 2018 outback 3.6R touring and it hauls ass and acts like a Porsche around the corners because I put in a STI rear sway bar. It’s a big difference from stock.
@@eliharalson3787 Aw wow! My dad actually has the 2019 which is basically the same one you have
@@fuze3522 sick man!!
Can you do a review on the 2021 Chevy suburban
I need a car like this for work daily commute while my v8s in the garage for the week..or a late night hype ride lol
Get one from around 2012 theres no CVT. Its insane.
@@DiversityForIsrael cool 😎 thanks 😊
@@johnblack4915 I came from a 2016 wrx and this thing barely made a difference in performance. It’s not that impressive with highway acceleration but in backroads it rivals the wrx. There is absolutely zero body sway around turns. The inly thing I can compare it to is my fathers 2008 BMW 5 series with awd. Its that luxurious and sporty at the same time. Unreal purchase.
Also another bonus is theres not timing belt, it’s actually a timing chain which never needs to be replaced! Buy it
@@DiversityForIsrael cool 😎 beans 🫘
2015 Cruze LT RS.
You certainly DO NOT want a dual clutch they break and are very unreliable.