2021 Subaru Outback | Family Wagon Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. This 2021 Subaru Outback is one of them. The Subaru Outback is a wagon that competes with midsize SUVs like the Honda Passport and Chevy Blazer. In this video, my wife, daughter, and test the 2021 Outback to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.
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2021 Subaru Outback
2.4L Turbo
260 hp, 277 lb-ft
Continuously Variable Transmission
All-Wheel Drive
23city/30hwy
Base: $26.795
As-Tested: $36,740 Onyx XT
During our review of this 2021 Subaru Outback, we tested a range of practical details; passenger space, cargo space, child seat accommodation, safety features, infotainment, handling, steering, performance, overall refinement, price, and Subaru’s pin code access feature. How did it go? Watch and see. #MicahDrives
0:00 Subaru Outback Review
0:22 Information Explosion
0:44 Interior Review
4:41 Exterior Review
5:35 Driving Impressions
9:30 Emotion Factor
11:00 Pin Code Access Demonstration
13:27 Infotainment Review
16:51 Outback Competitors
18:14 Synopsis
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This channel is soooooooo underrated
That's very kind of you to say. We're happy to keep growing slowly but steadily.
btw thx for replying
@@monkeyyoman5351 I do my best to reply whenever I can. 💛
Totally true
Yes 🙌
We just bought our first Outback...we love it so far. Love the way it rides.
Your new neighborhood certainly makes an appropriate setting for a Subaru review.
It's like the west coast's Vermont.
@@MicahMuzio You should have a case or two of maple syrup in the back :)
@@jtralongo1 I ignore most advice in the TH-cam comments. But when it comes from Joe Tralongo, I listen. (overloads car with maple syrup)
@@MicahMuzio Can double as viscous coupling fluid should you punch a hole in your AWD system while climbing over boulder-strewn trials.
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Love the positive vibes Micah brings to these reviews. Good job
You guys are honestly the best. Keep up the entertainment reviews !
Nice work Micah and spouse! I just loved the natural banter, comic relief, affection between you all and of course the actual car review. Congratulations Muzio Family!
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. Cheers!!
Loveeeee my 2021 Outback XT but every single day since purchase. I think the feeling will still remain 5 to10 years later from now.
What color interior option?
So sweet that the little girl remembers her drive in the C8 with the top down! She is spoiled for life :)
Having a bad Monday today and this entertaining review made it slightly better, thanks guys 😀
Realistic honest ( imo) review. Best I've seen for some time.
Thank you.
This video was awesome! I totally appreciate a review from a real world family perspective. I’ll be looking forward to the musical version 😂
You two are the cutest couple! So much admiration and sense of humor from both of you.
I couldn't assess the merits of this video without the mention of the Missus, she was a real bonus to your video; what a sweetie and cutie. The 4K image quality was really sharp, it made the Outback really shine. Good job.
Thanks
Good old Highway 18. Good memories of going up there just to cruise and toss my cars around. Everywhere you look up there you see a Subaru, you’re officially mountain folk.
Yes great review from great channel Micah and family so entertaining and real world information :)
Evie just makes me Smile. She is the Best! Congrats on the new House!
Watching your video for the first time. I loved your format.
Love your reviews and your family.
An amazing family with an amazing SUV in another amazing video!
The Outback is definitely a wagon though, not an SUV.
Your daughter was so well behaved the entire time!! Best parents ever!!!
I had a Subaru outback and that car was amazing in snow. It was the best car for winter road conditions. Great traction. Great ABS breaking. Loved it.
Came for the Subaru, stayed for the channel. Best of luck and I believe in the bright future for the Muzio fam!
Thanks so much for the kind comment!
Great review! I never had a clue on how to use the pin code thing, also, the Onyx edition is based on the premium trim (which is why it doesn't have memory seats). It costs more than the limited because it comes with 2.4t standard (along with special accents and seats) instead of the 2.5 like the limited, which has the option for the 2.4t.
Absolutely stellar when you had to pull a 'needed acceleration' could not stop laughing 😂
Micah YOUR AMAZING I've been a fan of you and following you many years ago from KBB Review to your Channel.
What a wonderful comment. Made my day. Cheers!!
@@MicahMuzio Yes THANK YOU SO MUCH, My Pleasure.
Hey Micah... I liked your review because it was different - you had your family along and it showed how practical the Outback can be for you and yours. Besides, reviewing a car and having fun doing it is not a bad thing. Now go get your daughter a hot dog!
Love all your videos. Your my go to for cars. Was really nice to see your wife involved too. She was also charming. 👍🏻
I bought my first Subaru six months ago, an Ascent with the same engine and CVT as in the Outback tested here. I didn’t know what to expect, given the number of complaints I’ve read about that engine and transmission. Turns out I like it quite a bit. Being a relatively normal driver (only went to Skip Barber Racing School twice and later raced an ASA car) I spend near-zero time at WOT on public streets, roads, and highways. It’s a very nice powertrain, no complaints here at all. The rest of the vehicle is pretty good as well.
Wish I could get my wife to wear a stylish Beenie Evie! Another great fam review!
Ask and you shall receive! A month ago I asked if you both would do an Outback review... and here it is! Picking up mine tomorrow, thanks Micah!
Happy to help. And big congrats on your purchase!
It is my first car in Australia. I bought a used OB 2021 Gen 6, 2.5L. Love the way it looks. Love its AWD. It allows me to drive with confidence in a bad weather.
This was very helpful, thanks!
This review bightens my day and makes me so happy haha
Your comment did the same for us, Olivia. Cheers!
Great Pair of You. Fine point of view.
You two have a chemistry that brings me joy to watch, and you're both pretty easy on the eyes too. #relationshipgoals
Micah, just found your channel. Love the format and subscribed! You'll reach 100k in no time! Just a comment on the 2.5 litre base engine. It is just fine. Owned a 2016 Legacy for 4 years and 134,000 miles and had zero problems with it. Connected to the CVT was also not an issue. You do have to learn how to drive the CVT to optimize acceleration. Just mashing the pedal does not give you the best acceleration. A slower but consistent pressure on the accelerator till you reach speed will give you excellent merging capability. Pulling out in front of big pick up trucks is not advisable in any car. :) You also have to maintain the CVT. A drain and fill of fluid every 60K is recommended and it will last forever. Good luck with your channel growth. I'll be watching!
Awesome video love Subaru
NIce review. I would have liked to see you cover the dynamic cruise control feature more thoroughly. It's a fantastic on the interstate, so good, that I can't imagine driving highways without it. It's really remarkable and I've been using it for 5yrs now (2017 Impreza Sport 5-door) and it's never let me down, nor has it given me any cause for concern. They've updated Eyesight for 2022 which includes updated dynamic cruise control, so I can only imagine it's even better.
I have a 22 Outback Onyx Edition XT on it's way this month, and I cannot wait!
Thank you for doing this Subaru outback review Micah. I’ve been toying with the idea of trading in my car for a new Subaru. Your review helped.
Happy to be of assistance. Cheers, Ralph!!
I have an 18 Outback and it's a fantastic car. Get one if you can.
High 5 to all of you. You guys are great. Yup! Evie's a cutie alright!
I sold my 2015 Ram 1500 for a 2021 Outback Limited. I opted for the 2.5L engine because I found the turbo uneven in its acceleration. I also live at sea level and the handful of times a year I go snowboarding I will deal with the power loss at elevation. Quiet, smooth and nicely appointed...I am very happy. Great review and love it's with the whole family. Where is the dog?
I got a 2018 outback with the 2.5 4 cylinder and I gotta tell you that it's a wonderful engine with plenty of power for everything and gets amazing fuel economy, i got a video on my channel where my outback was doing 120mph effortlessly, the outback comes with great offroad chops with 8.7 inches of ground clearance(more then some dedicated offroad trucks) with plenty of space for passengers and cargo, especially with that heavy duty roof rack and best of all it gets over 30mpg!! Not to mention all the great eyesight safety features! My favorite being the adaptive cruise control!! My 2 young daughters and myself love to go camping and sleeping in the outback! Folding the rear seats gives you a big flat surface big enough for me and daughters to sleep very comfortably
@@subielife4life that is awesome! How long did it take for the engine to break in and get really good mpg? I am not a lead foot by any means but I'm not getting advertised. I'm only 600miles in so I expect it to improve but just curious how long. Also...did you get a cargo box and if so what kind?
@@perseverance86 actually I got my 2018 outback used with 68k miles so not really sure on the break in period, I also dont get the best mileage when I drive around town (around 16-19mpg) but I attribute that to my heavy foot, but when I go on roadtrips on the fwy I average about 30-34mpg doing 75mph, which is good enough for me! I dont have a roof cargo box but I also would love to get me one.
Life after RAM truck, I bet Peter appreciates Subaru fuel economy and much easier to park. Tighter turning radius. Just right height for in and out. We’ve had multiple Suubies, excellent for gravel road in snow country. U-R-A-BUS backwards.
@@Skunked68 you nailed it. Just went on a 1400 mile trip touring colleges with my son. Super comfortable, good fuel and sure footed in bad weather. Just a complete home run! So happy with my purchase ☺️
+1. .. Our early production 2020 Outback XT Touring we ordered & spec'd before the Fall '19 market launch. . A little more than 1 year old and the neu Outback XT (2.4l turbo w/CVT) continues to surprise us. . The present Subaru offerings have made a huge leap in the direction of refinement,, read quiet. . The XT Touring trim-levels dual-pane glass front windows are a nice touch. . The Outback XT turbo is the High Country, High Altitude Colorado State Kombi. . Cheers, Vail, Colorado 8,250' elevation.
Finally your own Channel.
Get a room! JKJKJK! Love the review, 1st time to this channel! I've been looking seriously at the Outback.
Here in Canada, it’s called the Outdoor trim, it’s my favorite trim of all, I’m not a fan of leather but I am a fan of that 2.4L Turbo.
A family friend of mine has a base engined Outback, they got it a couple months ago, they’ve only ever had base engined Outback their on their 3rd Outback and 4th Subaru in total. It’s verrrrryyyyyyy sllllllooooooowwww.
Hey Micah, love your videos. I bought the Subaru Outback last June as a second car. I appreciate the car but the screen is so slow. I’m hoping Subaru will be able to fix this issues as I would be prepared to order when this lease is due. Cheers.
I loved this video.
I have a 2021 Outback love it.
My family had 10 Subaru’s growing up in Lake Arrowhead. Glad to see they are still common up the hill. Special shout out to the drive by Rim of the World High School. 😊
"Conveyance" - Anyone else have a Demolition Man flashback when they said that? No? Just me? Great review. I've given up on Subaru b/c of the CVT...and my '04 Blobeye is very sad it won't get a sibling anytime soon.
Some 2021 and later models actually have manual transmissions. My 2019 Forester hasn't gotten the 33 mpg highway as listed, but the 30 mpg city I'm getting is a lots better than the listed 26 mpg.
You made it fun. We call Subaru adaptive cruise control "addictive" cruise control. Don’t wish to roll without it.
Yesterday I tested an Outback XT, a base engine Legacy, a XSE Camry (base engine) and an Accord 1.5 turbo. I was impressed with the ride quality, comfort, and quietness of the Subaru models. XT is the way to go. I thought the base 2.5 was fine until I had to enter the freeway at an incline. 50 mph at the top of the ramp. The same ramp in the Outback XT and I was well over the 60 mph speed limit when I merged.
Like you review and some of the practical things you point out. Family in particular. One thing though that drives me crazy is the CVT like/dislike. Reminds me of the manual vs automatic trend. Each one has to be driven differently, as they are not the same. Flooring a CVT is not how to use a CVT, just like flooring an automatic and expecting the experience of a manual transmission, or even a direct shift gear box. I have driven all 3, and know what each can do, and with the CVT learning how to use it to its best. I am a fan of any of them? Manual still is the most fun, however, it is all about what you like and what you need it to do.
-I love the awkward desperate attempt to steer the adventures with a hot dog joke to G rated banter.
-That was a 5th gen Outback you sneaked up to. Subaru owners like to park next to each other.
And wave when we see eachother
Truth...😁
Big facts. I parked my outback inbetween 2 other outbacks in a parking lot even though it was further away from the entrance of the grocery store.
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Lol.. won’t park next to a 20 year old GM vehicle that’s on its original head gaskets but will park next to a 9 year old Forester on its third set and already rusting through.
Cool video! If there's a manual transmision available, that version cannot have Eyesight!
Why the thumbnail image seen like the perfect Subaru poster. Just add their tag line "share the love" somewhere and done.
Great review. Have a soft spot for Subaru. Nice simple vehicle. (Slow and steady) Just keep improving on a proven format.
Micah is the coolest guy ever. He's car reviews are so funny.
You’re very kind. Cheers!
So is this near Arrowhead or Big Bear?? Remember a family trip to Arrowhead in 1970 or so that included a 1965 Ford Country Squire that was Yellow (we called her Yellowbird since Dad wanted a Thunderbird) It did have the 352 V! No chains to get the rest of the way up so left it parked at a pull out. Three or four days later we found all four doors side window smashed and endured a very cool ride back to Anaheim... O' the good olde days!
Did this outback include the GAIA navigation app? It's a cool app that shows you trail maps in state and national parks and on public lands. Would be useful once that new Bronco arrives.
The perfect family hauler
I highly recommend the Onyx. Easy to drive. The safety feature are real things. Acceleration can also be an important safety feature. The visibility is good and you have the advantage of sitting higher. I don't recommend it for very fast turns, because it will feel slightly top-heavy. My only concern is the number of electronic peripheral stuff connected - Sirius, Starlink and My Subaru with its e-mails. It's like getting a cell phone with apps you aren't too sure what they do and how necessary they are to buy into.
Living in the top of the snow belt, MN, Subies are so nice compared to virtually any vehicle and, the Outback carried a total home improvement project-including 2x4's etc. And the interior quiet, comfy.
In Ohio, the state is polluted by Honda Toyota and Jacked up trucks. I visited Duluth in the winter, Subaru everywhere. I have a 2018 Subaru Outback Premium 2.5 , people think I'm a weirdo
@@lowlifeangler New Outback on the way in a Month. Might be a better choice for me than the current gen.
Your perfect ride ! So capable 😻
Gotta put the Oscar Meyer emblem on the sides of the hotdog bun wagon.
20k subs away from that windowless white van review, which I’m waiting for.
You should see what it takes to delete the horn honk when you lock the car. Subaru makes you insert the key 3 times then roll down the window, etc.
I like the new Outback. We don’t get the new version in Europe yet. I like the interior.
I got the 5th gen 2.5. You get used to it trust me, I just let the 4wd take control and use inertia for the most mpgs. I like to know that I got just enough torque to get me out of trouble in traffic. The ride quality and quiet cabin are great. Not the fastest I agree but plenty for a family hauler and commuter. 14:22 is a 4th gen Outback.
Micah is my favorite car reviewer.
Get in on the Game!
Subaru sells WRXs and STis as well as Manual Crosstreks and Imprezas without Eyesight.
Great review!
Eyesight wouldn't work too good on vehicles with manual transmissions, because the Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Braking. My 2019 Subaru Forester can do stop and go traffic without me touching the gas or brake pedals while driving as long as ACC is set within its range.
@@norme1850 Thanks Captain Obvious, I didn’t think I needed to say that.
@@norme1850 Hyundai,Kia,Mazda and Toyota are putting all the safety features except stop and go in their manual car maybe it has something to do with Eyesight.
this is great!
My dad had that “StarTex” interior in his 1972 Opel GT, but back then it was called VINYL.
It was soft and comfortable, but it doesn’t breathe like real leather.
I know a family who has that StarTex interior and they HATE it because they sweat in it. They’ve told me that their next Subaru will NOT have the StarTex. They’ll either buy one with cloth or leather
Love my 2021 Onyx XT. I should have waited for the Wilderness. Nonetheless, it's my favorite vehicle.
😮Micah had a channel. I didn't know
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Time for suburu too dump the cvt then they will have a winner nice review you guys ..
Not gonna happen, unless if their stuck in a lawsuit with tons of dissatisfied customers
Ask Nissan about the pathfinder
Funny how the majority of people complaining about Subaru CVT's are those who've never owned one. Subaru has never had major problems with their CVT's like Nissan. Of course I wouldn't buy a Nissan even if it didn't have a CVT. It's just the local Nissan dealship here sucks. (Based on actual experience.)
@@norme1850 true, Subaru cvts are actually pretty good
@@norme1850 I actually own a crosstrek and a murano lol had my transmission replaced in the murano at 60000 km with suburu its fine and all the cvt but dang would be a whole lot better with a standard automatic transmission just give it more oopff off the line not searching for gears all the time ..
I love this channel. How did you and your wife meet, Micah?!?
Believe it or not, we met in the 7th grade. Dated off and on through high school. Married in 1999.
Your wife makes my heart warm btw not trying to pull a move on her
Yay for Subaru & Ford for offering keyless code entry❗️🍻
Such a feature (independent of a cellphone) should be standard on all vehicles❗️🥺
Really glad they finally went with a turbo. Every time I took an Outback to the mountains (as you are legally required to do) that aspirated 4 was reaaaaaaaly struggling to do anything at altitude. It was already pretty underpowered at sea level, so the altitude just killed it.
Previously they’ve had both a H6 and a turbo H4. From ‘00-‘04, they had a 3.0H6 with a 4EAT. From ‘05-‘09 they had a 2.5XT turbo H4 with either a 5-speed manual or a 5EAT, as well as a 3.0H6 with a 5EAT. From ‘10-‘14 they had a 3.6H6 with a 5EAT, and the same engine with a HTCVT from ‘15-‘19.
@@CalebCissna Sounds good. The only one I drove was one I got from a rental counter at SLC a few years ago, it only had the 2.5 aspirated. At the time I looked it up and the optional engine was an aspirated H6 I believe. The 2.5 was slow at sea level and utterly inadequate at 8000 ft.
@@bump_draft Yeah in my opinion you need the bigger engines if you plan to go to high elevation or load the vehicle up at all.
Use a K&M air filter, no problems in the Rockies
@@lowlifeangler That's not how atmospheric pressure works.
Just remember Subarites.... if you ever need to replace the Subie's windshield... you need to recalibrate the Eyesight system at the dealership. In fact, its best to replace the damn windshield AT the dealership. Its a extremely expensive repair and tech recalibration
My 2020 Outback windshield broke within the first 3 days of having it, but Subaru replaced it.
The dealership sent my father-in-law to safelite, and then had to schedule an appointment at the dealership to recalibrate everything. 🤷🏻♂️
the 2.5 with CVT is NOT a recipe for displeasure, it's fine. The turbo is more fun to drive but I enjoy driving the car with either engine - my wife and I both have 2020 Outbacks - one withe 2.5, one with the turbo and we like them both. It's not a sports car like the WRX, but it doesn't pretend to be one. It's a comfortable, nice handling car that I look forward to driving every time I get the chance.
Probably my next car after my ‘08 highlander dies...so maybe the 7th gen
You guys could drive a 80’s Suzuki and make it seem so fun and a terrific ride
2022 Outback Premium on up receive rear air vents. ☺️
It would be AWESOME if Subaru would bring back the turbo in the Forester.
Perhaps with the 25 Forester Hybrid will have enough kick that a turbo won’t be needed.
I’m on the other end of ‘family friendly’ with two teenagers, one of which has just started driving (and is 6’3”). I’m looking for a vehicle that’s teen-driver friendly with Eye Sight and Blind Spot monitoring, tank-like just in case those items don’t work, big enough and comfortable enough to haul us all to Grandma’s, but not so huge it’s hard to pass that parallel parking test. I keep coming back to an Outback as the obvious solution, but my wife is stuck on “ it’s a station wagon.”
Weird how Subaru calling it an "SUV" doesn't help shake that wagon image. :)
Full digital cockpit with more configuratiion and smaller gear lever and it would be the perfect interior
The keypad is nice and all, but I’ve never been able to lock the fob in a vehicle.
where was this filmed? Look like a great place for a daytrip
My biggest issue with this car is the touchscreen. It tends to be slow at times, I don't like the way the heated seats can only be controlled one at a time and the X-Mode should have a hard button for quick and easy access. Some parts of the climate controls can also be difficult to operate quickly when you're driving, prompting the driver alert monitor to scream "keep your eyes on the road." When it gets really cold out (like 0 degrees) the screen is annoyingly slow. As Missoula is practically the second home of the Subaru Outback, I've talked with many 4th and 5th generation Outback owners who do not care for the "iPad" like controls. I think more hard buttons similar to what Ram does with its big infotainment setup would be more appealing to older buyers.
Old man me is going with a 2019 CPO Outback, maybe the 3.6R. No auto stop/start and I like the styling better. Oh, and why do they make you choose between two-mode X-mode and a Harman Kardon audio system? At $33K, both features should be on the Onyx, Limited and Touring. It is nice they have the optional Rockford Fosgate speaker upgrade, underbody skid plate protection bits and lane centering. Also, thumbs-up for rear windows that roll all the way down, I thought I was the only one that cared about that (well, me and the dog).
How are you liking mountain life?
Damn, Evie's innuendos are so subtlety funny.
As a Subaru owner that has experience with the eyesight system I can say it has one fundamental flaw. It shuts off in low visibility situations like heavy rain and snow. So when you want it the most to it's unavailable.
It works fine on my 2019 Subaru Forester during a recent cloud burst at 5:30pm on a busy winding road here in Central California. Maybe because I had my amber fog lights on at the same. It's the over zealous AEB that worries me sometimes.
I've only had a few mid-drive disables. One, with the sun at just the right angle. Once with fog at night, and a few rain storms where it was absolutely torrential, where I don't even think a radar would have helped. Even with Radar, the systems rely on a camera for redundancy. I have had a few mornings in my 16 Legacy where the system was too cold and deactivated as soon as I started the car.
@@norme1850 I've had mine brake-check people I already wanted to brake-check, because they were on my ass. There were a few false AEB warnings for sharp turns with signs close to the road. Granted, I was speeding but had full control. My only gripe is the occasional hard brake with Adaptive Cruise on, like... come on, you're already tracking that car it didn't just slam on the brakes.
It has improved with more recent iterations...my wife's 2021 hasn't turned off on her yet, despite driving through heavy snow...my 16 has cut out several times since I got it...
My 2018 Outback Premium doesn't have Eyesight, it was optional that year
I got the feeling he was trying to avoid saying the acceleration is poor, which is the word I use to describe it. I think “moseying along” describes the Outback.
Btw, my wife drives an Impreza; so I have nothing against Subaru.
Please review a forester 2022
why subaru do not make a 360 view cam??? why only 180 view ???
LOL. You guys are hilarious. "You punched it baby!"
Check out your TV voice!!!! Awesome!!!!
Look at Micah, he's KBB now.
Yah the base engine. What made me get rid of my first outback looking at a touring xt for my next
YES!