2015 SUBARU OUTBACK VS SNOWPOCALYPSE (JONAS 2016)
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- Unmodified 2015 Subaru Outback in Winter Storm Jonas. Filmed January 2016. We recorded over 28" of snow fall in one night, and the radio advised us to remain off the roads.
Music by Nathan Highway.
Tires are Cooper/Hercules Avalanche X-Treme in stock size.
Engine is stock 2.5 Subaru Boxer 4 cylinder.
“Only travel in an emergency”
**we needed beer**
Yup, Fair enough, be safe!
My fav part of winter storms like this is that stop signs become optional depending on traffic😁
...they always are
I live in northern Norway where we have 7 months of winter, it's a joy when you own a Outback
its good to read all the reply of subaru owners and lovers here. no argue, no crap, no bullshit. just people loving their cars and enjoying a good video.
Thanks man. I'm not really doing any of this to start arguments, I'm just out to have fun with my car.
(:
bruceyyyyy subaru do are a blast to drive in the snow! i own a 2013 impreza sport wagon scince jan/2016, fist subie (beside my frs) and when friends or family ask me about it, my only answers is : I don't think i will buy anything else from now on. Really nice video, i hope you will get more and more subscribers.
I retired in Chicago
Moved to Tennessee and bought an outback
Should have had one years ago
Nicest suv I've owned
A very safe vehicle
My favorite time to go shopping is during and after heavy snowstorms. My friends think I am crazy, but I tell them, "I have a Subaru; the roads are fine."
I do the same thing as you do. What I love most is laughing at people driving their 4wd trucks and SUVs getting stuck and sliding around in a little itty bit of snow and having to throw chains on all 4 wheels because they are not smart enough to understand the difference between AT tires and snow tires. I do at some point stop to laugh though when they are blocking the whole freaking road because they were to scared to continues on the road and decide to do a U-turn.
Andreas M if I could like that comment a million time I would. here in Quebec winter tires are now mandatory, and you don't need satistic to realise that under bad weather condition, there is like 10x less cars in the ditch then before the law pass.
And there are fewer people on the road!
As those think they aren't immune to going out during a heavy snowstorm when those think they could get trough with a Subaru when even they couldn't tell the difference from the surface of the road and the ditch when they do slide into the ditch as after warnings from authorities to stay off the roads.
@@andreasm2882 I never got stuck in my 2500 Ram 4WD when we got that 30 inches of snow last year it took me 3hrs instead of 1 hr. because everyone was stuck so I had to ride over the grass to get off the highway and go all the back roads.but I never got stuck and the back roads were not even plowed yet.
My 2015 Outback dominated the snow too! Got something like 24-29" where I am. Went out and got dinner Friday night and drove 15mi this morning to shovel my girlfriend out with no problems. Love my Subaru.
Great! Finally a video where a cars capacity is shown in real life situations.
Thank you sir! Was a blast making this. I look forward to more snow.
How to drive your Outback in deep snow:
1. Step on gas.
2. Stay on gas.
3. Profit.
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I live in Canada. You just convinced me to buy this car over a Toyota Rav4. Thanks.
You would be better suited with a Forester if you were eyeing a Rav4. The forester would be just as good in snow, and more like a Rav4 in size/body style. :)
Thanks much. I will look into it immediately. :-)
RAV 4 AWD system shuts after going 25mph. Go with a crosstrek or forester.
***** I did fall in love with the Crosstrek's design lately. :-)
MrRickyWow Crosstreks are killer. :D
The only think I don't like is the smaller engine, only the 2.0 out of an impreza, not the 2.5 you get in a forester. :p
But the Crosstreks are super capable and efficient.
I've watched all of your videos and they put me over the edge to buy a pristine 2014 Outback! I took the whole family out in a recent snow/ice storm here in NC and couldn't believe how it handled.
Have the same vehicle. People don't get it till they drive a Subaru on how good they are. Nothing like it
Just bought my first Subaru. I’m so hooked.
@@masjut1 well done, best choice. I just got an Outback a week ago. A car for every season and every lifestyle.
Looks so fun I love driving in the snow!
“We need beer” that’s a legit excuse to drive in deep snow
I'm sold! Very impressive. I think a lot of Subaru not only for the cars they build but how they operate as a company. Hoping to purchase an Outback for my next car... thank you for the great video!
On my second OB now a 2018 OB LTD . Living here in North country where. LE Snowstorms are legendary ,they are beasts in the snow . Just keep Outbacking !
Awesome, I just travelled myself through lots and lots of snow with my forester. I also installed Bridgstone Blizzack snow tires which just rock but they do wear down quickly. But I also tested them out on pure ice going 50 mph and the car just came to a stop no slipping or abs was required with those tires. I highly recommend when you have to upgrade to new snow tires. And they are also very quite as well.
As I watched this (3 years later) I realized you were in Morgantown... Then I thought, “it would be cool if he drove to Town Hill.” Then I was like, “he’d be crazy to pull in at that curve with the roads that bad.” Then you went and did it! Definitely the best chili dogs! This was my favorite spot in college.
Glad I found your page, dude!
Glad you enjoy my shenanigans!
The Outback.....YES! Seems like a great vehicle! Thanks for the video, and I liked the music.
Makes me even happier I just bought one! So looking forward to the snow this year haha.
WOW just a nice video of a guy going for a drive in a town where well....IT'S CALLED WINTER. very nice, and good choice of car. I love mine
Thank you! I had a blast making it.
damn outback is a BEAST
Thanks! I wish I would have gotten more footage of it plowing itself out. It looked like a submarine in the snow.
+bruceyyyyy Finally, someone who realizes that you can still go snowbaruing in the new scoobies.
+bruceyyyyy did it perform so well because of the tires you had on it? Like if you had Regular tires would it have been going thru the snow as well
The factory tires with the car aren't the best in the snow. They're all seasons meant to help with MPG.
With GOOD all seasons it could do this.
+bruceyyyyy Did you turn off the slip differential, etc., while driving in this snow? I've read some Outback owners advising to turn off the active controls while others advise to keep them turned on in the snow. What's your opinion?
Just one thing to add, Lights are a wonderful thing in a snowstorm
Even the older Subarus with just front wheel drive were amazing in deep snow. Had a 74 wagon in Alaska and 80 hatchback in Minnesota and many times I was the only one operating on the roads. Snow drifts busting over the hood. If it got really bad, I would let a little air out of the front tires for extra grip. Helps to always utilize momentum and the manual box was a definite plus for lugging.
Old front wheel drives, in general, were amazing in the snow. They had much more front weight bias than modern front wheel drives.
I have a 2012 wrx, with snow tires on its FUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNN in the snow!!! Well its fun without snow too haha.
I have a 2013 Impreza wagon (not the WRX) and it's great as well. We do not get much snow but I live in the mountains with lots of dirt roads and loose rock and this little car always impresses me.
A weather report comes over the air like that, I swear I can see my Outback smile, LOL 😁😁😁
man i wish I lived where it snowed! I miss it. living in Florida sucks. at least i have family, football, and my crosstrek.
I wish I lived in Florida
Bought my wife an Outback AWD in 2017, same yr model! Had a freak snow storm on a Thursday here in south/central Texas!! We had band practice that night and we used her Subaru because of the snow! From Seguin to Canyon Lake there were cars, pickup trucks, semis scattered all over the place but our Outback had no problem!! Practice cancelled cos nobody else could make it so driving back the snow was even deeper and with the Outback-- NO PROBLEM!!!
Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada! Just bought my 5th Subaru since 1980; used of course because there is no way to kill these beasts. Common sense regular maintenance is all it takes. I only clear my driveway of snow so that my friends can come and go.
Greetings!
Tell your friends to get Subaru too.
(:
Love the green on your Outback! It's so much better than all the bland silver, charcoal, and white paint jobs you see everywhere. When I get my next Outback I'm going to definitely make a point in finding one with the same color!
Idk...that Ice Silver is pretty badass...
Here in Northern Michigan we see no need to name the snowstorms.....we just call it snow. 18" is barely enough to close schools My 2009 Outback 3.0R limited is an awesome snow monster. Enjoy your Subaru's everyone. ........Yeah Chili dogs!!
Just curious....sometimes the more hp hard it is to start out....the bigger engine doesn’t provide to much torque when you start out?
Owning a Subuaru, we treat snow the same way in MT.
Me: "Oh, it snowed."
Wife: "How much?"
Me: "We're good."
Just got a 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport w/Bsd & Rcta. My last one lasted 16 yrs, AWD, 19 gal. Fuel Tank, 30 mpg (city/hwy). Hoping for another 16 yrs..
we had 38 cm today in Montreal and still falling.worked deliveries all day in that beast...if you wanna get through your day ,Outback will make your day :)
I've owned my 2007 Outback since new but rarely had in snow (most years spent in California and Louisiana) but last week it got a real test in rural Iowa. My sister lives on a county gravel road and it was heavily drifted including her driveway. The outback never even hesitated. It was snow and ice from Iowa to St. Louis. No sweat.
I have driven three generations of subarus and can honestly say I’ve never had a problem with any of them and they are very reliable as long as you don’t treat it like crap and take care of it as you would take care of your kids cause your kids bring you joy, so should your Subaru.
One key difference!
Subaru are a lot cheaper than kids!
I had drivers ed in that- in Northern Wisconsin. Our drivers ed teacher was called "Fearless Fred". I love snow and the more the merrier!
I have a 2016 Subaru Forester XT and I love it. Drives great in the snow. I haven't experienced that much snow yet where I live, but I know I can handle it if I need to get out in an emergency.
Just brought my Outback here in Wisconsin, look forward to the snow. Going out to get beer EPIC!
Love my Crosstrek even with all of its " Character Marks". Went from owning an 88 bronco ii 4×4 on 4inch lift with 33's to my little crosstrek (became a family man) and it's still has done an excellent job satisfying any spur of the moment off road adventures I may have.
They are great vehicles for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where we get a ton of snow. They are awesome! Quite a few Subarus in my small town.
I'm on my second outback, have gone through drifts as high as the hood, got each of them stuck once in drifts that high that were longer than I expected, 10-20 feet! Had trouble getting the door open, shoveled just in front of the tires, threw some kitty litter down & drove right out :) they could stand to be a little higher off the ground! Are the new outbacks or foresters higher off the ground? ***LOVE THEM!
+jo braford The tough thing to figure out is WHERE does each manufacturer measure the ground clearance? Near the suspension at the wheels it's less. It's likely more at the floorpan area.
Starting in 2010, the outbacks went up to 8.6” ground clearance. Not sure what the newest ones are though. I still plan on putting a 2” lift (front) and 1.5” lift (back) on mine. I plan on pulling people out of ditches so I need a bit more ground clearance.
Thanks! Good to know. We should only have light snow a few more times before summer, but I found there is a Hercules dealer in town and I'll have a set early next fall. Folks don't think much about snow in NC, but there is a mountain nearby a little taller than Mt. Washington. Our climate is sometimes compared to southern Ontario.
I've got a 2017 outback 3.6r the thing won't quit in snow. It's an absolute beast. The worse part of an outback is it makes you over confident in the poor weather then I get in my work truck and remember that snow still sucks.
I've got the same vehicle. Love it.
The dog's name is "beer?" haha I have a 2015 XTrek, love it. Haven't had a chance to play in snow like this, but I've had it off road a couple of times with no problems.
We live on a private road which we have to plow and maintain ourselves with 4-6 feet of snow every winter.
We live 5 miles from town in a very mountainous area of north central WA state.
Our Subie’s go everywhere we need them to go
Awesome. I have the same exact green 15 Outback. I kept thinking that really looks like Morgantown and then you pulled into the Town Hill Tavern. When I'm visiting my son we'll get those chili dogs sometimes if we don't go to the Mountain state brewing co. I had my Outback all over Charleston during the snowpocalypse and my wife was out in her Crosstrek. Enjoy your Subaru and thanks for the video.
gotta love Subaru just amazing I drove our 09 Forrester in 16" it drove like it wasn't even there
who needs a plow when you can outback
Like!
IKR!*
This is part of the Reason I used to own a Subaru.... I WOULD STILL HAVE IF SOME FUCKER DIDN"T HIT ME AND FILP TO TWO TIMES!!!! I miss my first Subaru.
Sold my Toyota RAV4 and bought a 2017 Forrester and really enjoying it. I love the extra leg room. What type of tires are you running? I'll have to try this with mine!!
Nokian wintertires are great.
Same with the Michelin X-ice
and the Bridgestone Blizzaks.
3 different tires .. all great for winter. :)
Team Subaru, love my 2013! Just drove home through the snow and ice with ease.
the only company that makes me wanna leave bmw...
any company would make me want to leave bmw
@@RadioNul very true
You won’t regret it, Subaru put a smile on your face everytime.
@@RadioNul whats wrong with bimmers?
@@Mahan.M they're great if you have the money, like 3x the cars value because of pricey maintenance and plan on using it as a weekend only car. Of course if you live in Europe that might not apply to you.
NICE! The music and the subtitles are just awesome! Actually, I also went out to see what's everyone doing that Friday night (about half way through the storm) in my 08 legacy. I shouldn't be surprised (but I was) by that all the bars in the town are open and people are going! LOL
Just put brand new tires on my 15 cant wait to see what NJ winter throws at it. Had a real bad storm 2 winters ago and never got stuck once. Even had to do k turns through snow banks to avoid blocked roads
Not many other brand of cars could do what a
SUBARU could do..........
+Amerigo Vespucci Well there is about 20 ;)
Audi,Volkswagen,Jeep,Lada,Suzuki,Hummer can.
Intrepid Milotic that video was awesome. Thanks for posting!
which all slide like a beast......
First Outback purchase last year. I just can't get it stuck in the snow (with snow tires). 50cm dump....no problem. Great car for Calgary winters
more like...
human-"there's 3 ft of snow outside"
outback-"hold my beer"
We traded in our 2005 Legacy GT on a 2016 Outback, bring on winter!
the only brand that makes me want to leave audi for
Audi's are great in the snow too! Problem is they're not nearly as reliable haha.
Funny you say that, I left my Audi A1 (2013) for a Brand New Subaru Impreza :)
Just traded an A4 Avant for a new Outback ;)
Looking forward to my first winter in my 2022 Forester! Loved my 88 Subaru wagon, 91 Legacy, 98 Outback and the 2008 Forester that never left me stranded! Had to buy the 2022 after a moose came out onto the highway and hit my 2008 Forester. It had 444k miles and all indicators that it had an additional 444k miles left to go but it did save my life as I walked away without a scratch, looking back at a very smashed Forester. Sadly the moose didn't make it and it's a good thing I always carry my 9mm with me where ever I go for just such an occasion to put an animal out of it's misery.
Subarus are very good in the snow - especially the ones with elevated suspensions. I did notice in the video it passed a large Chevrolet SUV that also had been driving in the snow and was parked. Although much bigger, it also is a great car/SUV in the snow. Tires make all the difference in the world however.
The 3.6R engine is TREMENDOUS though !!! Just got one....wow does it go !
My 2017 handled snow pretty well. Only got stuck once after losing momentum on a hill. But at the same time I could have driven my Honda with snow tires to the same places i drove my subaru with all season tires. It’s not just about going but also about stopping. I can’t count how many stop signs and hills I slid down this past winter lol. That being said even when I had a Forester with new snow tires I still slid down steep hills.
My only complaint, to be honest, is the amount of snow build up I had this winter. Also for not getting the optional heated wipers/mirrors
Nice, Nice awesome. I had experience to drive subarus and many of it really strong powerful real all wheel drive. We cleaned up dealership parking lot from the snow and no one subaru need to clean up. They all goes through the snow without any help. And no matter how deep snow. Need just a strong FRONT BUMPER. Right?
Really cool video especially after watching all those other people who upload "GETTING MY SUBBY OUT OF SNOWED-IN DRIVEWAY" and then showing a video with 1/2 inch of snow in it :D
This was a fun time! Wishing for more like it this winter.
Fantastic vid brother. Now, as a freak of "out there, somewhere" style of music, please share where I can get this song! I LOVE it!! Carry on..
This is the only copy I'm aware of for public consumption.
You can email me and I can send you the MP3.
I buy last week a Forester . My first Subaru. We will see that.
Tanks .
The fact that you did this in Morgantown tells me everything I need to know about how amazing this car is in the snow 😂
We know how to party.
man we'd prob never get that much snow here in MN planning on getting this 2015 beast very soon here watching as many vids as i can
Ha. Just got a Forester. About to go drive around in this crazy cold weather. Thanks for i spiring me.lol
I love my Subaru. I live in Southern WV and it does amazing!
biomanjv I'm in Morgantown (WVU) hope you enjoyed another day in WV!
That was a pretty bad winter, LOL!
Today we got less than an inch, and cars were all over the place! People in KY have no idea how to drive in the snow...
I've been driving for Uber for two years, year round in a 2012 Subaru Forester. I would bet I've sold maybe somewhere between 750 to 1,000 Subaru's in that time. EVERYONE is impressed with it especially in snowstorms where hardly anyone even plows are out. Only got temporarily stuck twice. Rider gets worried as I say "Watch this" as I turn off the traction control and floor it. Leaps out of heavy snow like it's dry pavement on a sunny day. I should ask Subaru for a commission.
Don't try this with the stock factory-mounted all-season tires - you'll get about 2 feet. These cars are supposed to go in the snow but if you ask about switching the stock tires for all-terrain or snow tires when buying a new Outback at the dealership in Staunton Virginia they're no help at all.
The factory tires are low rolling resistance to aid with MPG. I wouldn't drive on LRR all seasons in the snow with any vehicle.
+1 to this. As soon as I drove my '15 off the lot, it went straight to Pep Boys and got Continental PureContact tires on all around. Those stock Bridgestones are crap.
It is possible to arrange with a tire dealer beforehand to swap tires - the tire dealer might be 3 miles from the dealership so the factory tires will be good as new. But a helpful dealership could put the stock tires into inventory and put on whatever you want ordered.
I had no issues driving through deep snow on the freeway and up a steep alley with the all-season bridgestone dueller tires. I actually think winter tires might be overkill.
Subarus own winter snow and ice.
Subaru loves snow) I have forester III 2.0
Exactly why I bought an Outback.
this video made me buy a outback in 2019 ty sir.
I'm sure it's gonna be a great car!
@@bruceyyyyy after 1 year now i still love it, its a blast in canadian weather when we get 40-50 cm of snow i never got stuck not even close. funny how youtube suggest me this video again haha !
Yeah every time there is a big snow storm TH-cam starts recommrnding this video to people again. Trust the algorithm I guess.
Is this in west virginia?
Yes
'99 Impreza Outback with 4 studded Nokian snows finally got bested last Christmas when we got 60 inches of snow in 24 hours.
i have two outbacks, a 14 and a 17. I put general altimax snow tires on the 2017.. it basically never ever gets stuck. Ever. (neither does the 14)
Bruceyyyy Do you have Subaru socks or studded tires on this viedo??💕love your videos.
Stock vehicle with snow tires. Non studded.
@@bruceyyyyy OMG I love our 2015 outback’s Subaru s . 💕
Can’t wait for winter snow
Where are you from? This little town looks very nice
If the beer isn't far, my chained up 4x4 Foreman will stop for nothing!
Dry snow or Wet snow?
Where I live, I get dry snow and it's easy to plow......
Awesome Outback video, thanks. How many miles have you been driving your 2015 Outback, did you have any issues? I m close to buy one, but i have read some forum posts about noises here and there even in the new car, as well as the CVT transmission not shifting when its cold. Maybe you could reply giving me an owners insight, that be awesome. Great vid and driving btw, thumbsup!
+wmsbk2k Thanks for watching, and thanks for the thumbs up! I have 18,000 miles (29,000 km) on it now. Have had no issues at all. The CVT is great, it's actually the best automatic I've driven period. You can fool it with throttle changes constantly and quickly, it will get confused and shudder, like it doesn't know what gear it wants to be in, but it's pretty avoidable. In my experience you really have to try to get those conditions. The car behaves slightly different in extreme cold. Around 0F or -17C. It just likes to rev more when it's cold. But once warmed up it will behave normally.
I'm a moderator over on subaruoutback.org if you want to hop on the forums there and ask some other folk what they think. It's a pleasant crowd.
By the way, your English is superb!
+bruceyyyyy Thanks for your quick answer - about the higher revs due to cold from the CVT, can you bypass that by using the paddle shifters? While this doesnt sound useful concerning engine wear, i have read reports of people crawling on the highway, even after a few miles drive, because the CVT would stick to high revs for way too long even when the engine is on temp already. If i compare theses reports with my own car, also auto trans, i have to say that the higher revs cease like after 1 or 2 min drive. Thx again and best regards!
It behaves normally once warmed up, you can override with the paddle shifters in manual mode even when cold. It takes about 10 minutes to get fully warmed up in extreme temps.
Do you have a link about the highway crawl with the CVT? I keep up with info about them (mostly on the forum I mentioned) but haven't heard about this issue.
+bruceyyyyy i m pretty sure it was on www.subaruoutback.org/forums/ but i cant dig it out now since i failed bookmarking it. It was either in the Gen5 or in the issues sections. But if i can override this, then its no issue for me, you either choose to save your engine or drive the gear ratio you desire. Other issues i read about are the already mentioned rattles here and there (tailgate?) and some wind noise probs. Not that you had any, it seems. I am really close buying one, i am xshopping this vs the new BMW x1 (a little small fpr the familiy trip) and vs the Landrover Discovery Sport (good size, but you cant order a sunroof that opens, bit high RL fuel consumption). Hard decision atm :)
I would test drive them all, see what you're happiest with. I pay more attention to the interior than the exterior (as thats what I'm looking at more often) and highway ride than absolute off road capabilities (as that's where it's going to spend most of it's time, any off road capabilities that still maintain a nice highway ride are a bonus)
You know what my recommendation is, but I also love all cars/trucks. This one just so happened to win me over if I was going to spend my money on it and not have a poster of it in my man cave.
I want a Subaru for High School now! XD
Love the music!
so do you turn off traction control? turn on xmode? or nahhh?? from atl never seen snow like that before lol
I just got 2016 Subaru Outback suv wonder how good they did in snow I guess I got my answer I. In your video
very nice my friend very nice. wish I could have got off the hill to join you.
What kind of tires do you have? Winter or all season?
Last winter was so mild, I'm afraid this winter will make up for it...
Ask anybody in upstate NY, Vermont, Quebec and southern Ontario and SUBARU RULES IN WINTER DRIVING. That is the reason they are at every corner.
What tire do you have here? We are about to order an outback !
nice song goes well with the video
I have a 2015 OB with a 2 inch lift and Falken Wildpeak at3w's and it is a beast in the snow. In fact, I can't wait until we have 2 or 3 feet of snow outstide so I can drive in it lol
What size rims do you have?
4:22 Honda :) lol. That’s pretty funny. Haven’t had the chance to do this in my 16 Forester but man what a video Subaru’s are just well engineered machines Love the tune btw.
nice. is that going on some kind of VDC or any traction control . or its all off ?
x mode on. traction control off. transmission locked in second gear.
+scalman son Also, I like the avatar. I've actually started calling this car pequod. I'm sure you get the reference.
(:
yes its kinda pequod can be :) well mine is not that. its something else
Subaru is a CAR!!!