I bought this very same car (in green) and love everything about it. I went deep down the TH-cam and Subaru forums rabbit-holes when researching this but, sadly, only found your channel recently. This video would have made my decision even easier! I have been binge watching your videos ever since and this morning decided to reach out because I got in my car and found myself doing a "bolstering test" on my way to work! Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these videos; you do an excellent job!
Your assessment I felt was honest and genuine. Your antics make it fun to watch and laugh along with. I did 29 years in body repair and the under car look see all great information. Impressed how you noticed a lot of stuff.
Definitely need to put X-Mode into deep snow/mud for that hill climb and it would have been able to handle it just fine. The dirt/snow mode will disengage over 25mph but the deep snow/mud will not, the wheels are spinning over 25mph when trying to climb that hill so that is why this is super important. You can add a locking diff to it as well but I digress, stock is what you're reviewing just don't forget to review all the features when trying stuff like that to see it's full capabilities.
Sarah. Please reconsider giving the obw the beans once more, respectfully. We need to see this hill climb again in X games mode. In the name of science
What I really like with your car-reviews, Sarah, is that you take the off-roaders on real off-road driving. Some car-reviewers leave that part out and just drive on normal roads, which kind of misses the point of the vehicle. Thanks for doing it properly!
This. I wish they would at least offer these things along with locking diffs as an option. I know there are plenty of folks who would pay over $40k for one of these with locking diffs. Also wish they would make the Eyesight system optional again, I personally detest it. (Then maybe they could bring back the 6 speed!)
Only you, Sarah, could coin a phrase like "ass tears." So hilarious. I also liked how you perched the car with one wheel off the ground, while giving the ratings information. These things are what make your channel so entertaining to watch.
With the value of Subaru doing aftermarket upgrades won’t break the bank like some other cars. Those tires are what I was looking at for a 2020 Ascent. Subarus are fun cars to chuck around. I just wish it had a overland outlander package that had locking diffs, upgraded shocks, and tuned to remove the fake shifts.
@@NNTorious I like my 2014 outback cvt it is very efficient, it is easy to service as the access to the valve body is on the top, I had to replace 2 solenoids made by Bosch to restore my rear wheel drive and torque converter lock-up solenoid, but I think part of the reason people criticize cvt's is that it takes away control from the driver and people love to be or at least think they are in control, I know I do.
Nice review! As an owner of a 2020 Outback Onyx XT and previously 2014 and 2017 Forester XT I totally agree about the fake shifts. I definitely preferred the shiftless I and S modes in the 2014 Forester XT and was annoyed that they changed it on the newer versions. I guess they're just trying to appeal to the "Purist" type of people that are used to shifts and can't wrap their brain around the CVT concept and efficiency. The fake shifts just kill the boost and actually make it slower to accelerate even though for some it might feel more fast/sporty. Would be nice to at least have the option for both like they used to.
This was one of the better car reviews I;'e seen! You were using this almost exactly as I 'd hope to as well. Not a rock crawler, but eats up dirt trails, some mud, and snow. Plus the scoring system is awesome :)
Not weird. Combine Lexus and 4-Runner in one package. No competition. Had a 4-Runner brand new for rental and was tired after a couple of hrs of highway driving. In an Outback if you owned one you can drive forever and never feel tired. Steering one finger vs. Toyota's famous all over the place steering. See better, rides better, much quieter, doesn't rollover. Rock crawlers have their own place in the dirt 90% of the time and unless that's where you live, no reason to get one other than a second vehicle dedicated for fun.
Something Subaru has ALWAYS needed to add to their cars is electronically lockable differentials, front and rear, as (them NOT having) that one specific thing severely limits their hill climbing ability! I had a 1991 Legacy wagon with 4WD and a 5-speed manual transmission, and that thing was great off road, except in extreme off camber or extremely steep or rutted hills, anything that made more than one wheel lift off the ground at the same time. That's where open diffs fail everytime! If Subaru would ever offer the option of having locking diffs in the front and rear, (and also an extremely low range hill climbing gear or something, since they don't have a 2-speed transfer case like a 4WD truck usually does), then Subaru could finally have a really decent off roader, especially if they also keep the ground clearance decent, and have the upgraded suspension like you mentioned!
While I'm not sure it would have been enough in this case, switching to the deep snow and mud setting will help on hill climbs. Just allows a little more wheel slip before the brakes are applied so you can keep some forward momentum.
Subaru needs to embrace the CVT and celebrate its advantages rather than mimic a traditional automatic. Simulated shifts are like fake exhaust tips. No reason for them.
Love to see your reviews. About this hill climb you had to activate the deep mud&snow X-mode becuase it was slipery steep hill climb,although its dry,this option gives to all wheels to spin .in a regular X Mode use the wheels stop by the traction control that move power from side to side this cause the car to loose energy in the climb. If you will try again I think the Wilderness will climb this hill.i have the Sport model with the dual X mode fanction. Thanks a lot.
Surprised wildness can't make that. I can make it in my XT limited. Need more wheel spin. I was in a 45 degree incline full impassable mud in a ditch and after a prayer slowly it climbed out like a goat in slow motion. Did you try all different modes?
So glad to finally see you doing a review on this model. I’ve had mine since early July and can’t get enough of the extra features. This is a beast Outback, but could still use extra armor underneath, and potentially rock sliders. Go Turbo!!!
On the hill climb fail what X-Mode setting were you using? If not the deep snow and mud setting, if you have another chance to test a Wilderness edition Subie (whether another Outback W or the upcoming Forester W) give Deep Snow and Mud a shot on your hill climb. It allows a little wheel spin and gives the slightly slow off-roading logic a better chance to solve the traction puzzle.
@@jaymzafish no argument there, but I'm lazy I like to pull the hood latch step-back let the hood rise on its own and gaze at the top of my supercharged engine.
I love mine - takes our bikes, kayaks, tents, dogs up all of Colorado's famous mountain passes and is easy to keep clean (minus the undercarriage carpet - mud sticks to it like peanut butter).
I’d love to have one of these Outback Wilderness editions with a 6 Speed manual transmission and maybe a high and low range in the transfer case like my 83 Subaru GL 1800 4x4 wagon had. I would be extremely happy. I love Subarus and I always will. Thank you Sarah for another great review, you had me laughing out loud at times!
Last low range subarus wete early 2010s 1.6 XV's and lowest trim Outbacks and Foresters.... Its a shame really. But cupholders won with lownrange levers :/
Gear ratio with manual would be much better for consumption...at 22mpg this is awful to spend ypur money. I would rather buy used low mileage Land Cruiser 150 Prado with Crawl Control diesel here in Europe than this Subaru...
@@The_Touring_Jedi yeah other than someone who just has to go on dirt roads to get home it really is kind of a gimmick the entire car line. I've known owners who slowly find themselves getting into off-roading and realizing that they really can't do much then just certain types of dirt roads so why be so limited? Also get an SUV that can carry more and do some real off-roading it doesn't have to be hardcore rock crawling but just actual off-roading with big rocks and washed-out spots. Why have to have you something breaking plastic when you can just have something you can actually do it easier? I really feel like the majority of the people who forced them to go off-road constantly have to justify how it's not a Jeep when really they want to be able to go up some tougher things otherwise what's the point of taking those little Subaru dirt roads the spots that slowly turn more fun if you're not going to have the more fun? I know they have himself convinced otherwise but I've spoken to honest owners who told the truth and admitted their feelings but they just like the car
Sarah, I’ve been watching you ever since I had my white 2015 FXT (just like yours). Like yourself, I have nothing but love for Subaru, but now that I drive a Honda with iVTM4 and the ZF9 I’m also absolutely blown away. I can love both brands, and I really appreciate you showing how class leading (shared title, by the Ford Bronco Sport badlands and other twin clutch awd (excluding toyota) the AWD system is. I think the Ridgeline is the only AWD that has made it up your stress test so far.
@@pingpongballz5998 a regular Ford Bronco might act similar to the Kia Telluride. They’re both geared 17-18:1 and have an AWD system similar to the Subaru. The Telluride actually did worse than the Subarus. I’m unsure how the regular Ford AWD stacks up to symmetrical awd.
Happy Tuesday Sarah!!! I've been seeing a lot of all terrain tire clad Subies around Tucson lately, they look really fun. When I was a kid, it would crack me up how Subaru would put the spare tire in the engine bay. Great review as per usual. Stay excellent!!!😎
Thank Sarah for the silly review. You covered the bases well. I purchased the same Geyser blue Wilderness, and I love it. one thing to add is the full size spare with matching wheel and tire. I'm planning on putting gold vinyl on the wheels to see how it looks.
For the parents that need to do serious off-roading when they have to park in the field at their kids soccer game. I'm just not sure the 1 inch lift will provide enough clearance for the soccer ball to roll under the car without getting stuck.
You do make your reviews informative and funny, ass tears :), note to self don't drink tea when Sarah is talking. Nice that you can charge your penguin too.
Probably the best video online about this car. I bought a rather nicely appointed Outback Wilderness a month ago with every internal and external option. By default you don't get ALL the skidplates. The ones you are showing here on this demo vehicle has skid plates that are optional as accessories. They don't come for "free" which is disappointing. You get the small approach-angle skid plate which is aluminum. Outside of that, the engine and fuel tanks all have a thick plastic plate. I didn't even get a CVT plate thrown in either. I was rather disappointed when I got mine up on the lift.
They do not come standard with metal skid plates. Even the front one is not metal. We bought one and came with all plastic skidplates. Look online and we are not the only one that felt deceived on the skidplates. We were under the impression that at least front was metal and came in plastic.
Not too surprised that the CVT struggled on that hill. I'd be curious to see if a Subaru with a manual transmission could climb it. Overall the OBW looks like a fun car to drive on those dirt roads.
I'm actually surprised the frame didn't get bent. The 2009 onwards forester had such a weak frame that it got bent even from a small pothole so that the doors wouldn't close anymore lol. That combined to the grenading diesel engine... Amazed someone still buys em.
I have a 2003 Dual Range Outback with the L series low gears swap, lift, same tyres as the wilderness and 12kgf centre diff and 12kgf rear LSD. I'm pretty damn confident it would have made it up there!
Woo hoo!! Just got home from work and saw that you posted a new video. So excited!! I’ve been binge watching a bunch of your older videos and I love the channel. You are hilarious!!
I don't know why but it seems to me that the Subarus designed and builded between 1990 and the 2000 where the best Subarus ever! I don't know what changed in the Subaru design and management department after 2000 but quality and design went down the hill!
To help nearly full eliminate the simulated shifts you can put some transmission mount inserts and or get the Cobb pitchstop mount. And you can get aftermarket hood struts (which I have yet to install due to lack of wrench time)
Love the review and your sense of humor, thanks for the review. On the larger hill, it would have been nice to see you try the different x-modes. I know they seem a bit gimmicky but I've seen a few reviews where it actually made a difference. Anyway great video and great content, thanks.
Yes, I agree. I think this beast would have made that hill. Given the dry, sandy dirt, it seems lower tire pressure and/or true off road tires would made a difference.
Well Sarah Outback would have climbed that hill if you would have had the X-Mode set for deep mud/snow, the system would have allowed more wheel spin. Also if you want to do 0-60 times on a Subaru equipped with X-Mode always place in the same as above. Doing so will give you approximately 20% lower first gear ratio so you can get a better 60’ time. You can feel the difference. Just saying for a friend.
Excellent review. I'm considering buying an Outback Wilderness to replace my '19 Crosstrek. Mostly, because I need the room and you can't go wrong with a Subaru. I knew you would provide the useful information I needed to make my decision. Not very many reviewers pop the hood on the vehicles they review and I never see them throw it up onto a lift to reveal it's dirty under parts. Keep doing what you're doing. :)
Comparing to 2021 Crosstrek Sport, which can be considered Outback Wilderness' little brother and has many common design elements with it, such as body cladding, rugged trunk, and gold accents, Subaru designers finally listened to you and put a black headliner in this newer model. Gold-coloured wheels are still an issue, may be next model year. Predominant gold accents of your outfit somewhat compensate what Subaru designers missed. I guess that's what you do in your reviews - complement a car with your cool looks. 👏👍😎
Hi Sarah, I bought an 2021 Subaru Impreza (yes the economy box) Hatchback sport in manual transmission. I have accessorized the heck out of it including pinstripes, illuminated shifter ball, foot illumination, El wire throughout dash and on doors, LED headlights, and luggage rack. I also added an tunning chip. I love driving the little sputterer and the practicality of the hatchback. Love your reviews and even your tall white legs 😂. Thank you.
Fun review, and a nice looking car. I had a 2012 (I think) Outback Premium for a few years. It’s not my style now, but it was a great family car. I’d much rather have one of these than a boring crossover.
Great review as always Sarah. I just picked up my Wilderness yesterday and do not have any of the skid plates found on your vehicle. There is a plastic front skid plate with a riveted aluminum piece on the leading edge only. If your able to share the VIN I would be interested in the build history of your test vehicle. Thank you!
i feel you shouldve used deep snow x mode on the first hill, it better brakes the spinning tires and opushes more equal power to the ones on the ground
Color scheme throwback to the triple nickle, and 5:55pm on the infotainment screen. I see what you did there. Free the CVT, no more fake shifts Subaru!
I have a question I have just bought a mr2 and the o2 sensor was cut off not sure the wire colors to wire to a new Bosh I have search the internet just seeing if you got in information to help me out
Thanks for the great review. My son and I both agree about the CVT transmission, because he's driving my old 2015 Forester XT, and my wife has a 2021 ascent. As an owner yourself you know that the Forester XT CVT is great because you can have intelligent mode and Sport mode acting like a CVT, and sport# acting like an eight speed automatic. But you can also use it as a six speed or eight speed manual with paddle shifters. I moved up to a 2017 WRX LTD because I missed my 2004 STI so much, and I really enjoy the six speed manual which can launch from a complete standstill much quicker than our Forester or Ascent. Once our Forester is moving, it does an excellent job keeping up with the WRX from 20 miles an hour to 80 miles an hour. When Subaru makes a CVT that will jump off the line like a manual it might replace my WRX - I'm old enough to have bad knees and can't drive a manual forever..
Love the reviews Sarah! My girlfriend recently bought the crosstrek outdoor edition, it's been fantastic! Our subbie family is growing! 2018 wrx and a 2021 crosstrek. Hoping to add one more subaru later!
I thought about getting some BFG All Terrain , with 3 ply side walls . I have them on my Crew Cab & they work Great for my needs , mostly street use . I didn't because the extra weight I heard would slow down an already slow car . In some places we have sharp rocks in my area , I just don't want a flat . The worst thing about The BFGs , they pick up rocks , I often pick them out so they do fly into other cars OR dig in & damage the tire .
Saw the Wilderness in your previous review, it was up next ;-) I wonder if it would go up that hill in deep mud & snow xmode…? Great review, but then again I’m biased since I ordered one lol.
very much disagree on 'great price point'. At least later, next yr maybe, when prices on other brands come back down to earth, a discounted Rav4, or other brand, is at a much much better price point (even if the OB has same discount normally, which they did); and value wise, the bigger toyotas and hondas are dollar/utlility and dollar/space, much much better value than OB\ack
Sarah, I commend your outward consideration of design implementation. It's annoying that this off-road(ish) marketed vehicle can't climb that hill and likely most of us immediately start thinking of what could be changed to get 'er done but it seems that any of those changes would add inefficiency and/or cost so there is a trade-off, and decision to be made, with every one of them. Realistically I bet that only about .001% of buyers of this vehicle would be upset that it couldn't climb that hill though likely most will do more off-road(ish) type activities because they have it and all would be using it as their daily driver and opt for the efficiencies.
Subaru salesman: " what brings you in to the store today?"
Me: "Sarah and some penguins."
I bought this very same car (in green) and love everything about it. I went deep down the TH-cam and Subaru forums rabbit-holes when researching this but, sadly, only found your channel recently. This video would have made my decision even easier! I have been binge watching your videos ever since and this morning decided to reach out because I got in my car and found myself doing a "bolstering test" on my way to work! Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these videos; you do an excellent job!
Your assessment I felt was honest and genuine. Your antics make it fun to watch and laugh along with. I did 29 years in body repair and the under car look see all great information. Impressed how you noticed a lot of stuff.
Definitely need to put X-Mode into deep snow/mud for that hill climb and it would have been able to handle it just fine. The dirt/snow mode will disengage over 25mph but the deep snow/mud will not, the wheels are spinning over 25mph when trying to climb that hill so that is why this is super important. You can add a locking diff to it as well but I digress, stock is what you're reviewing just don't forget to review all the features when trying stuff like that to see it's full capabilities.
Yup. I have a 2022 Outback Wilderness. I've gotten up similar hills like that. I was yelling at the screen.."put it in deep snow/mud" !!!
It only disengages over 25mph on the forester. This does not apply to the Outback.
yep traction control off and xmode on would have done it I bet
@@nickkalister6291 That's exactly what X-mode 2 (deep snow and mud) does.
Sarah. Please reconsider giving the obw the beans once more, respectfully. We need to see this hill climb again in X games mode. In the name of science
Easily the most intelligent and impartial car review channel I ever saw, on broadcast TV or streaming. Keep up the great work. :-)
First review I’ve seen where the reviewer drives the vehicle as many would-for fun. Glad I found this channel.
What I really like with your car-reviews, Sarah, is that you take the off-roaders on real off-road driving. Some car-reviewers leave that part out and just drive on normal roads, which kind of misses the point of the vehicle. Thanks for doing it properly!
As an Outback owner, the black steel plates in front of the rear wheels are to protect the petrol tank.
With a conventional automatic, and maybe a low range like Subaru used to offer, this thing would be a beast!
This. I wish they would at least offer these things along with locking diffs as an option. I know there are plenty of folks who would pay over $40k for one of these with locking diffs. Also wish they would make the Eyesight system optional again, I personally detest it. (Then maybe they could bring back the 6 speed!)
@Green Yoshi Distantly related.
Very distantly.
CVT is better in snow because it gives more continuous traction, at least that is part of Subaru's reasoning.
Sarah, you have the only car reviews that make me laugh out loud!
Only you, Sarah, could coin a phrase like "ass tears." So hilarious. I also liked how you perched the car with one wheel off the ground, while giving the ratings information. These things are what make your channel so entertaining to watch.
With the value of Subaru doing aftermarket upgrades won’t break the bank like some other cars. Those tires are what I was looking at for a 2020 Ascent. Subarus are fun cars to chuck around. I just wish it had a overland outlander package that had locking diffs, upgraded shocks, and tuned to remove the fake shifts.
The CVT is the primary issue
@@traviskorda3262 are Subaru cvts low quality or just general cvt hate?
@@NNTorious I like my 2014 outback cvt it is very efficient, it is easy to service as the access to the valve body is on the top, I had to replace 2 solenoids made by Bosch to restore my rear wheel drive and torque converter lock-up solenoid, but I think part of the reason people criticize cvt's is that it takes away control from the driver and people love to be or at least think they are in control, I know I do.
Cvt’s dont have low enough gearing for crawling up things
@@therealtpain90 the differential on this makes up for that. It's geared lower than nearly everything without dual range
Nice review! As an owner of a 2020 Outback Onyx XT and previously 2014 and 2017 Forester XT I totally agree about the fake shifts. I definitely preferred the shiftless I and S modes in the 2014 Forester XT and was annoyed that they changed it on the newer versions.
I guess they're just trying to appeal to the "Purist" type of people that are used to shifts and can't wrap their brain around the CVT concept and efficiency. The fake shifts just kill the boost and actually make it slower to accelerate even though for some it might feel more fast/sporty. Would be nice to at least have the option for both like they used to.
This was one of the better car reviews I;'e seen! You were using this almost exactly as I
'd hope to as well. Not a rock crawler, but eats up dirt trails, some mud, and snow. Plus the scoring system is awesome :)
Not weird. Combine Lexus and 4-Runner in one package. No competition. Had a 4-Runner brand new for rental and was tired after a couple of hrs of highway driving. In an Outback if you owned one you can drive forever and never feel tired. Steering one finger vs. Toyota's famous all over the place steering. See better, rides better, much quieter, doesn't rollover. Rock crawlers have their own place in the dirt 90% of the time and unless that's where you live, no reason to get one other than a second vehicle dedicated for fun.
Before hitting that hill what mode was it in? Had you tried the different modes and X mode?
Something Subaru has ALWAYS needed to add to their cars is electronically lockable differentials, front and rear, as (them NOT having) that one specific thing severely limits their hill climbing ability!
I had a 1991 Legacy wagon with 4WD and a 5-speed manual transmission, and that thing was great off road, except in extreme off camber or extremely steep or rutted hills, anything that made more than one wheel lift off the ground at the same time. That's where open diffs fail everytime!
If Subaru would ever offer the option of having locking diffs in the front and rear, (and also an extremely low range hill climbing gear or something, since they don't have a 2-speed transfer case like a 4WD truck usually does), then Subaru could finally have a really decent off roader, especially if they also keep the ground clearance decent, and have the upgraded suspension like you mentioned!
While I'm not sure it would have been enough in this case, switching to the deep snow and mud setting will help on hill climbs. Just allows a little more wheel slip before the brakes are applied so you can keep some forward momentum.
Subaru needs to embrace the CVT and celebrate its advantages rather than mimic a traditional automatic. Simulated shifts are like fake exhaust tips. No reason for them.
"embrace the CVT" ....lulz
Why would anyone want a CVT? They're lifeless and take the fun out of driving
When I hear CVT I have nightmares
@@rapTorfx4 exactly... ly Legacy would be so much better with a 6MT or a NORMAL auto!!!
Maybe Subaru figured out that the shift behavior removes some of the stress that causes cvt’s to prematurely fail.
"Geyser Blue" - "Gals'er Pink". Get it? I'll see myself out....
Love to see your reviews.
About this hill climb you had to activate the deep mud&snow X-mode becuase it was slipery steep hill climb,although its dry,this option gives to all wheels to spin .in a regular X Mode use the wheels stop by the traction control that move power from side to side this cause the car to loose energy in the climb. If you will try again I think the Wilderness will climb this hill.i have the Sport model with the dual X mode fanction.
Thanks a lot.
Yes hope you will sometime give it another try, I’m confident the outback can do it like the forester did…thanks for the very nice vids anyway
Surprised wildness can't make that. I can make it in my XT limited. Need more wheel spin. I was in a 45 degree incline full impassable mud in a ditch and after a prayer slowly it climbed out like a goat in slow motion. Did you try all different modes?
So glad to finally see you doing a review on this model. I’ve had mine since early July and can’t get enough of the extra features. This is a beast Outback, but could still use extra armor underneath, and potentially rock sliders. Go Turbo!!!
The CVT only fake shifts when you get on it. I can press the accelerator on my 2018 to an RPM from a stop and keep it there up to speed.
YES!!!! The signature Sarah seat bolster move. Keep it coming, it makes the car review!!!
On the hill climb fail what X-Mode setting were you using? If not the deep snow and mud setting, if you have another chance to test a Wilderness edition Subie (whether another Outback W or the upcoming Forester W) give Deep Snow and Mud a shot on your hill climb.
It allows a little wheel spin and gives the slightly slow off-roading logic a better chance to solve the traction puzzle.
Old review but just now watching. I also think it would of made it in deep snow and mud setting.
I'm going with Jay Leno on this one, the rod is cheaper and isn't as prone to failure as much as gas struts.
Agreed. Give me a steel rod. A tiny bit more work but it'll be headache free foreeeever
Cheap under rated gas struts fail. premium ones don't as often.
@@mostcom and solid pieces of metal fail less than struts.
@@jaymzafish no argument there, but I'm lazy I like to pull the hood latch step-back let the hood rise on its own and gaze at the top of my supercharged engine.
@@mostcom you seen the Koenigsegg open all of its' doors with one push of button on the key fob?
I love mine - takes our bikes, kayaks, tents, dogs up all of Colorado's famous mountain passes and is easy to keep clean (minus the undercarriage carpet - mud sticks to it like peanut butter).
That intercooler is quite the bug collector!
You’re probably the only car reviewer in the history of car reviewers that talks about peeing on the seats. Original!😂
I really do appreciate your ability to be consistent regardless of of the type of car you’re reviewing…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for that, keep it up Sarah¡
I’d love to have one of these Outback Wilderness editions with a 6 Speed manual transmission and maybe a high and low range in the transfer case like my 83 Subaru GL 1800 4x4 wagon had. I would be extremely happy. I love Subarus and I always will. Thank you Sarah for another great review, you had me laughing out loud at times!
Last low range subarus wete early 2010s 1.6 XV's and lowest trim Outbacks and Foresters.... Its a shame really. But cupholders won with lownrange levers :/
Subaru with cvt is like a grandmother on steroids...who in World would buy such a car with cvt and go offroad...🤦♂️
Gear ratio with manual would be much better for consumption...at 22mpg this is awful to spend ypur money. I would rather buy used low mileage Land Cruiser 150 Prado with Crawl Control diesel here in Europe than this Subaru...
@@The_Touring_Jedi yeah other than someone who just has to go on dirt roads to get home it really is kind of a gimmick the entire car line. I've known owners who slowly find themselves getting into off-roading and realizing that they really can't do much then just certain types of dirt roads so why be so limited? Also get an SUV that can carry more and do some real off-roading it doesn't have to be hardcore rock crawling but just actual off-roading with big rocks and washed-out spots. Why have to have you something breaking plastic when you can just have something you can actually do it easier? I really feel like the majority of the people who forced them to go off-road constantly have to justify how it's not a Jeep when really they want to be able to go up some tougher things otherwise what's the point of taking those little Subaru dirt roads the spots that slowly turn more fun if you're not going to have the more fun? I know they have himself convinced otherwise but I've spoken to honest owners who told the truth and admitted their feelings but they just like the car
@@The_Touring_Jedi Lots of people.
How awesome is this? I get the alert for this video right after watching one of Liz's older videos :)
Finally someone found out the camera placement so the elevation is captured real. Great job!
"I'm out back in the Outback!" - Dad joke from Sarah? WOW!
🤣👍
I love your excitement and enthusiasm in your videos you’re awesome Sarah
I was just wondering earlier today when you’d be getting around to the Outback Wilderness.
Sarah, I’ve been watching you ever since I had my white 2015 FXT (just like yours). Like yourself, I have nothing but love for Subaru, but now that I drive a Honda with iVTM4 and the ZF9 I’m also absolutely blown away. I can love both brands, and I really appreciate you showing how class leading (shared title, by the Ford Bronco Sport badlands and other twin clutch awd (excluding toyota) the AWD system is. I think the Ridgeline is the only AWD that has made it up your stress test so far.
I wonder if the Bronco Sport would make it up.
@@pingpongballz5998 a regular Ford Bronco might act similar to the Kia Telluride. They’re both geared 17-18:1 and have an AWD system similar to the Subaru. The Telluride actually did worse than the Subarus. I’m unsure how the regular Ford AWD stacks up to symmetrical awd.
Honda really got the mechanicals right on the current passport. Big V6 with a proper ZF auto and torque vectoring electronically locking diff.
The Queen of dad jokes!
When someone can drop dad jokes that still go over this (points at self) dad’s head…Respect!
Happy Tuesday Sarah!!!
I've been seeing a lot of all terrain tire clad Subies around Tucson lately, they look really fun. When I was a kid, it would crack me up how Subaru would put the spare tire in the engine bay.
Great review as per usual. Stay excellent!!!😎
I wish they offered MT per special order. I'd buy this in a heartbeat.
Just put some MT Geolander’s on yourself… problem solved!
I have them on mine and they are fabulous.✌🏼
I will take MT in this Outback
@@ULTRAMAGADEPLORABLEcultmemberhow is the suv holding up? Im interested in getting one with 20k miles as my first non beater car
Just found your channel and this is the first video review I’ve watched to the end for AGES! loved it.
I've been waiting for you to review the wilderness!
Great Video Sarah, I like how it looks too
Thank Sarah for the silly review. You covered the bases well. I purchased the same Geyser blue Wilderness, and I love it. one thing to add is the full size spare with matching wheel and tire. I'm planning on putting gold vinyl on the wheels to see how it looks.
For the parents that need to do serious off-roading when they have to park in the field at their kids soccer game. I'm just not sure the 1 inch lift will provide enough clearance for the soccer ball to roll under the car without getting stuck.
2:28......"outback", I get it.
I like the rims and the whole package, like all Subaru's,
it would great for the winter road conditions where I live.
You do make your reviews informative and funny, ass tears :), note to self don't drink tea when Sarah is talking. Nice that you can charge your penguin too.
Probably the best video online about this car. I bought a rather nicely appointed Outback Wilderness a month ago with every internal and external option. By default you don't get ALL the skidplates. The ones you are showing here on this demo vehicle has skid plates that are optional as accessories. They don't come for "free" which is disappointing. You get the small approach-angle skid plate which is aluminum. Outside of that, the engine and fuel tanks all have a thick plastic plate. I didn't even get a CVT plate thrown in either. I was rather disappointed when I got mine up on the lift.
They do not come standard with metal skid plates. Even the front one is not metal. We bought one and came with all plastic skidplates. Look online and we are not the only one that felt deceived on the skidplates. We were under the impression that at least front was metal and came in plastic.
Another 5 out of 5 Penguins for this review! Respect The Cubby Penguin! 🐧
Loved it Sarah.......brings back lots of memories off roading in Montana.
reason for watching sarah -n- tuned
before: 100% car reviews
now: 20% car review 80% comedy
I’ve been looking up videos about this car and you are the only one whipping it 👍🏼
Not too surprised that the CVT struggled on that hill. I'd be curious to see if a Subaru with a manual transmission could climb it. Overall the OBW looks like a fun car to drive on those dirt roads.
I'm actually surprised the frame didn't get bent. The 2009 onwards forester had such a weak frame that it got bent even from a small pothole so that the doors wouldn't close anymore lol. That combined to the grenading diesel engine... Amazed someone still buys em.
I have a 2003 Dual Range Outback with the L series low gears swap, lift, same tyres as the wilderness and 12kgf centre diff and 12kgf rear LSD. I'm pretty damn confident it would have made it up there!
What I've been waiting for. Thank you Sarah
How can the Forester wilderness make it up but not the outback?
The interior look excellent
Woo hoo!! Just got home from work and saw that you posted a new video. So excited!! I’ve been binge watching a bunch of your older videos and I love the channel. You are hilarious!!
And very informative as well!!
Been waiting for this vid, got excited when I saw it in the background of you previous video
I don't know why but it seems to me that the Subarus designed and builded between 1990 and the 2000 where the best Subarus ever! I don't know what changed in the Subaru design and management department after 2000 but quality and design went down the hill!
I just about spit out my desert when you said "ass tears". XD Another awesome review!
i'd have canceled you if you had spat out rocky road ice cream...
@@twystedhumour It was Moose Tracks, and I managed not to. XD
I thought it was ass beard, which is equally not attractive.
Fun, informative and a breath of fresh air, nicely done
So when will we see the upgraded Subaru Outback Wilderness Bushland Steppe Veldt Scrub edition?
Next summer
To help nearly full eliminate the simulated shifts you can put some transmission mount inserts and or get the Cobb pitchstop mount. And you can get aftermarket hood struts (which I have yet to install due to lack of wrench time)
Thank you Sara You make my day on these reviews, to bad its not better offroad
Love the review and your sense of humor, thanks for the review. On the larger hill, it would have been nice to see you try the different x-modes. I know they seem a bit gimmicky but I've seen a few reviews where it actually made a difference. Anyway great video and great content, thanks.
Yes, I agree. I think this beast would have made that hill. Given the dry, sandy dirt, it seems lower tire pressure and/or true off road tires would made a difference.
I love how you sneezed Sarah so cute. Love the vids
You should see what they do to the Subies up here in Washington state. They do 6 to 10 inch lifts, big gnarly tires etc.
Didn't you say the (not so offroad) tires on the Forester were probably stopping it from climbing the hill?
Well Sarah Outback would have climbed that hill if you would have had the X-Mode set for deep mud/snow, the system would have allowed more wheel spin.
Also if you want to do 0-60 times on a Subaru equipped with X-Mode always place in the same as above. Doing so will give you approximately 20% lower first gear ratio so you can get a better 60’ time. You can feel the difference. Just saying for a friend.
I am adding Depends to my off-road kit.
One thing about the hood prop. It always works and doesn't have to be replaced ALL THE TIME LIKE THE GAS PROPS.
Blame the bean counters for the failure of undersized GAS PROPS.
Excellent review. I'm considering buying an Outback Wilderness to replace my '19 Crosstrek. Mostly, because I need the room and you can't go wrong with a Subaru. I knew you would provide the useful information I needed to make my decision. Not very many reviewers pop the hood on the vehicles they review and I never see them throw it up onto a lift to reveal it's dirty under parts. Keep doing what you're doing. :)
Sarah, realmente el Subaru Outback no puede subir esa cuesta?
Comparing to 2021 Crosstrek Sport, which can be considered Outback Wilderness' little brother and has many common design elements with it, such as body cladding, rugged trunk, and gold accents, Subaru designers finally listened to you and put a black headliner in this newer model. Gold-coloured wheels are still an issue, may be next model year. Predominant gold accents of your outfit somewhat compensate what Subaru designers missed. I guess that's what you do in your reviews - complement a car with your cool looks. 👏👍😎
Head lights that goes cross-eyed when you start the car up SOLD!!!
Glad to see Subaru incorporates the infotainment into the center console/dash. Every car manufacturer should do the same.
Those tablet ones look like an afterthought. "We forgot a radio, anyone got a spare iPad we can glue on?" Subaru did it nice
@@TheCarguy1993 2016 Audi had it incorporated... 2017 it was jammed into the top of the dash. I bought the 2016 for that reason only.
Hi Sarah, I bought an 2021 Subaru Impreza (yes the economy box) Hatchback sport in manual transmission. I have accessorized the heck out of it including pinstripes, illuminated shifter ball, foot illumination, El wire throughout dash and on doors, LED headlights, and luggage rack. I also added an tunning chip. I love driving the little sputterer and the practicality of the hatchback. Love your reviews and even your tall white legs 😂. Thank you.
Fun review, and a nice looking car.
I had a 2012 (I think) Outback Premium for a few years. It’s not my style now, but it was a great family car. I’d much rather have one of these than a boring crossover.
Entertaining informative review as always!!
Great review as always Sarah. I just picked up my Wilderness yesterday and do not have any of the skid plates found on your vehicle. There is a plastic front skid plate with a riveted aluminum piece on the leading edge only. If your able to share the VIN I would be interested in the build history of your test vehicle. Thank you!
i feel you shouldve used deep snow x mode on the first hill, it better brakes the spinning tires and opushes more equal power to the ones on the ground
I really love your style and humor.
Loved the review ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Color scheme throwback to the triple nickle, and 5:55pm on the infotainment screen. I see what you did there. Free the CVT, no more fake shifts Subaru!
You trying not to laugh at your own jokes is a riot.
I have a question I have just bought a mr2 and the o2 sensor was cut off not sure the wire colors to wire to a new Bosh I have search the internet just seeing if you got in information to help me out
That was the cutest rant, I love it when says doodats, I love your outfit you look cute. 😘
How can the forester make it up the hill but the outback cant?
Thanks for the great review. My son and I both agree about the CVT transmission, because he's driving my old 2015 Forester XT, and my wife has a 2021 ascent. As an owner yourself you know that the Forester XT CVT is great because you can have intelligent mode and Sport mode acting like a CVT, and sport# acting like an eight speed automatic. But you can also use it as a six speed or eight speed manual with paddle shifters. I moved up to a 2017 WRX LTD because I missed my 2004 STI so much, and I really enjoy the six speed manual which can launch from a complete standstill much quicker than our Forester or Ascent. Once our Forester is moving, it does an excellent job keeping up with the WRX from 20 miles an hour to 80 miles an hour. When Subaru makes a CVT that will jump off the line like a manual it might replace my WRX - I'm old enough to have bad knees and can't drive a manual forever..
I have no interest in that car but I enjoyed your review. You're always entertaining.
The Dexter reference and yellow shoes 👍 and was that the Breaking Bad RV in the background at the start of your dessert run?
Love the reviews Sarah! My girlfriend recently bought the crosstrek outdoor edition, it's been fantastic! Our subbie family is growing! 2018 wrx and a 2021 crosstrek. Hoping to add one more subaru later!
The fact I get to sit in these everyday as my job makes this that much better lol
I thought about getting some BFG All Terrain , with 3 ply side walls . I have them on my Crew Cab & they work Great for my needs , mostly street use . I didn't because the extra weight I heard would slow down an already slow car . In some places we have sharp rocks in my area , I just don't want a flat . The worst thing about The BFGs , they pick up rocks , I often pick them out so they do fly into other cars OR dig in & damage the tire .
Saw the Wilderness in your previous review, it was up next ;-) I wonder if it would go up that hill in deep mud & snow xmode…? Great review, but then again I’m biased since I ordered one lol.
Great price point on this edition Outback. I like the wash and go cargo area as well as the seat fabric's durability. Braking tests make me smile too.
very much disagree on 'great price point'. At least later, next yr maybe, when prices on other brands come back down to earth, a discounted Rav4, or other brand, is at a much much better price point (even if the OB has same discount normally, which they did); and value wise, the bigger toyotas and hondas are dollar/utlility and dollar/space, much much better value than OB\ack
Agreed.
Love "The Weird" (which is actually Super awessome)
Static electricity generated during the Bolster Wiggle could easily power a Large Waddle of Penguins.
Sarah, I commend your outward consideration of design implementation. It's annoying that this off-road(ish) marketed vehicle can't climb that hill and likely most of us immediately start thinking of what could be changed to get 'er done but it seems that any of those changes would add inefficiency and/or cost so there is a trade-off, and decision to be made, with every one of them. Realistically I bet that only about .001% of buyers of this vehicle would be upset that it couldn't climb that hill though likely most will do more off-road(ish) type activities because they have it and all would be using it as their daily driver and opt for the efficiencies.