2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Review - A Flat-Six Luxury Wagon

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  • My thoughts on the 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R with the 3.6L flat six engine and a CVT!
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  • @DBravo29er
    @DBravo29er 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love my 2011 3.6R. The engine has a relatively high compression ratio (10.5:1) to run on 87 octane. It’s definitely a bottom and mid range engine. There’s no top end like a Nissan 3.5 VQ, but the midrange power is very strong and silky smooth. It sounds and feels like a turbine on the highway.

  • @irockluculent961
    @irockluculent961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's a beautiful big wagon, a perfect family car. The 3.6 liter has plenty of grunt and that boxer 6 makes a wonderful growl. It's a lot of car for the money. You travel in safety and comfort, with no fear of bad roads or conditions. In fact, when it snows you want to go out driving!

    • @TheLOD2099
      @TheLOD2099 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the cost of an oil change?

    • @randhirnikam
      @randhirnikam ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLOD2099 $45 including the filter.

  • @farnaddarnell3926
    @farnaddarnell3926 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm picking mine up on Thursday. So stoked!! Great review.

  • @bzs331
    @bzs331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love my 3.6R!!!! Traded in my 2.5i for it and wished I had done it sooner!

    • @bzs331
      @bzs331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@hayyache I do indeed! I test drove an Onyx XT and I still felt like mine had more power. It’s been a great vehicle for me.

    • @snogirrlx
      @snogirrlx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hayyache picking mine up tomorrow. how do you feel now ?

    • @snogirrlx
      @snogirrlx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hayyache when I test drove mine the other day I threw it in reverse and the dealer plate flapped up into the sensor and the car stopped dead on me. It was shocking and I thought something was wrong because I didn't realize what happened at the time.

    • @snogirrlx
      @snogirrlx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hayyache I've had a bug in my ass about owning a Subaru for YEARS. I traded in because I was covid bored so I am hoping I stick with this vehicle longer than my usual 2 year track record 😬. I pickup in 3 hours !!!

  • @jeremyzachmann5561
    @jeremyzachmann5561 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been looking at used cars for the last 3 months, and I continue to run into your videos man. Thank you for making these Zack. Subscribed 💪

  • @jscottchrist5178
    @jscottchrist5178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I own a 2017, 3.6 Limited. Love it. Drives and handles much better than the 2.5 subies. The extra weight of the engine provides the handling. Great getting up hills and passing even loaded down. the 2.5 just won't do it.

    • @jaycobmelo1904
      @jaycobmelo1904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey man do you still have this and has it been reliable?

    • @WitOlszewski
      @WitOlszewski ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bumping the question from the mate above ☝️

    • @user-mv3vf8jj1l
      @user-mv3vf8jj1l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I own a 2019 Outback Touring 3.6r. I firmly agree that the increased power of the 2.5 is a big improvement. I owned two previous 2.5 models. A 2001 Outback Premium and a 2015 Legacy Limited. After these too anemic engines. I swore I'd not own another in a Outback or Legacy.

  • @genearoth3970
    @genearoth3970 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have the very same touring model Outback wagon . There is nothing I don't like about this wagon !"
    I enjoyed watching your video .
    Keep them coming .
    Have a good weekend .
    Gene ,

  • @mcgrotts
    @mcgrotts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Hill thing in my 2018 outback is just Hill assist. It turns the parking brake on automatically when you are stopped going up a slope. Once you accelerate the brake is released. Works in reverse too. I leave it on all the time.

  • @nghitran1433
    @nghitran1433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Recently rented out an Outback 2021 for family roadtrip, once I sat inside the vehicle, I was Wow with the interior, I did say “this looks like Volvo…”

  • @thepylonperspective
    @thepylonperspective 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I floored the 2.5 going up a hill and I felt nothing…
    I floored the 3.6R going up a hill and the problem went away…

  • @seoulkidd1
    @seoulkidd1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how my 04 goes thru it's gears .

  • @TeamGun
    @TeamGun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A few things CVT related. First, this isn't new tech for Subaru. Their first CVT was in 1989 with the Justy, Subaru makes the best because they've been making them for over 20 years. Secondly, they add shift points that are real physical ratios between the CVT spindles, this isn't just a computer shift point, its holding position between the 2 spindles and chain. That brings me to my last point, the competition uses a thin metal belt in their CVT's, Subaru uses a Chain about as wide as 2 timing chains. It is very robust and knowing heat is the CVT's weakness, Subaru typically includes 2 CVT coolers. Subaru CVT's are in a league of their own.

    • @henrypena2852
      @henrypena2852 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blah blah blah blah. Remember to cite your sources.

  • @majinevolution7878
    @majinevolution7878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo bro I am very sad that you parted with rose I remember watching the videos on that beautiful thing your videos are amazing keep up the good work man next review you should do a Honda crx

  • @ronaldjones996
    @ronaldjones996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got the limited model. Better roof rack and no heated steering wheel. Much better for Florida living. Not as good gas mileage, but we travel in wife’s Forester with 2.5L.

  • @mrbhamill
    @mrbhamill ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You failed to mention the back seats recline.... I love my 2017 Susie !!

  • @fubartotale3389
    @fubartotale3389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3.6R's only come in the upper trim levels which means you should have the paddle shifters.
    The CVT DOES shift, they gave it shift points because people didn't like the true CVT stepless action (sure, throw away the advantage of the trans for comfortable familiarity) but its buttery smooth, almost imperceptible.
    This is my first auto trans car (much less a CVT) because I hate them, but this one isn't bad.

  • @sofialagunas5514
    @sofialagunas5514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    okay but the way i want all of those 2002 models 😭 they're so cute

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the flat six too and they avoid the head gasket issues too

  • @MaximumDIYGarage
    @MaximumDIYGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So it’s like a Porsche engine!

  • @MintyFreshTurds
    @MintyFreshTurds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    CVT's are better with a launch gear like the new Toyota's have.

  • @franciscovillarreal8202
    @franciscovillarreal8202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beutifull Car🚗👍

  • @colechapman6976
    @colechapman6976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do like the bigger engine. I wouldn't call it a luxury wagon. That goes to Volvo wagons, E-class wagons, and Allroad wagons. This is more mid-tier

  • @fabyrbl8177
    @fabyrbl8177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    zack , could you please show us the fuel economy and weight of the car in both imperial and metric? since some of us dont use/know imperial it does not mean much, thanks❤️

  • @joshuamast5128
    @joshuamast5128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the big deal with CVTs they are extremely smooth unlike automatics none of that hunting for gear nonsense

  • @GanDtech
    @GanDtech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been inside a couple of these including the early 10s and they all felt surprisingly nice and roomy inside. One thing that scares me is Subaru reliability

  • @DIYtryer
    @DIYtryer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG a heated steering wheel! Which trims have heated steering wheels?

    • @tomtalker2000
      @tomtalker2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Touring only i believe.

    • @user-mv3vf8jj1l
      @user-mv3vf8jj1l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heated Steering wheels are a option on the Limited Model and Standard on the Touring Model.

  • @sethanderson3864
    @sethanderson3864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone know if there is an Outback with 3.6, auto trans, and no paddle shifters? If so, what year? Or is it CVT and paddles?

    • @d47000
      @d47000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The 2010-2014 3.6Ls have a regular 5spd auto with paddle shifters, they started putting in the CVT in 2015. You'd have to go back to the pre-2010 3.0L Outbacks to get the H6 with a slap shift auto instead of paddle shifters

  • @MrEbrahim019
    @MrEbrahim019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3.6R, What does the R stand for?

    • @kenellorando
      @kenellorando 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Officially they don't say but I've heard several theories including "Revolution" (a Subaru marketing term), and "Riter" (Japanese transliteration of liter). Also some silly ones like "Reliable" lol

    • @tomtalker2000
      @tomtalker2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kenellorando I tend to believe the "Riter" term is spot on considering it's a Japanese vehicle.

  • @jackfrost3013
    @jackfrost3013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my 2013 outback 3.6r served my well. FUCK A CVT. after 2015 outbacks were shit.

  • @richardlove4287
    @richardlove4287 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don’t you have "Si" mode? It puts the car in to "normal" "normal sport" and "full sports" mode.
    It’s like night and day for acceleration and throttle response ….it’s a shame, you should have gotten the better model. You sound like you are doing a "review" when you haven’t done your homework on the subject. It’s a 3 out of 10 for your review from me.

  • @miljororforsprakpartiet290
    @miljororforsprakpartiet290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don't Europe get something like this? Any Subaru post-1st gen Impreza have been dreadful, dog looking, qualityless shitboxes.