@@703SpeedI had an S60 and S90 as my last 2 cars, and before that Lexus ES and BMW 5 series. Loved them all, but wanted to do something different than a regular sedan this time!
@@703Speed I bought the 2024 Outback Touring yesterday and traded in my 2019 Outback limited . Love the car and you were right about the stereo system in the top model having a great sound. It does have a great sound. Thank you. 👍👍👍
Bought one ( in Australia ) yesterday, but we miss out on the cooled seats, puzzling as it gets pretty bloody HOT down here! Thorough review, and glad you don’t inject too much personal bias into the video. Thanks for such a top effort.
@@michaelbalding3694 they're better than not having ventilated seats, but not quite the AC you're wishing for on a stinking hot day. I've got a 2022 touring, hoping to soon replace it with a touring xt
Excellent review! The crossbars have a quick release latch on the other end of the bar that just lifts up. There is nothing to unscrew to move the crossbars in place. I think you may have been on the pivot end of the bar. Continue to be amazing with your channel…LOVE IT a lot 😊
I had one as a loaner and loved it. It’s quieter and more solid than my Forester, especially the engine which was the same 2.5 as the Forester. It was slower, though, being the naturally aspirated one, not the turbo XT. I would definitely buy the XT.
I am about to buy my second outback - I had a 2016 Limited with 6 cyl which I got 160k miles on before the CVT started to go. I am probably about to buy the Touring XT now but might wait for the 2025s to become available (although nothing much is changing.) This was a very good everyday car to live with - but only with the upgraded engine. The traction in snow is unlike anything else I have experienced and I own a 4WD Tacoma and Sequoia as well.
@TractorDog, I have a 2019 Outback Limited. The 4 cylinder is more than adequate power. I remember before I bought it I was reading the reviews on it. Many said they loved it and many said the 4 cylinder had no pep. You need the 6. Well, many of those race car drivers had no idea what they were talking about. My sister took my car one day and she said is that car peppy. I am going to get the 2024 Outback but will test drive it first to see if I notice any difference in the drive of the XT. If I don't notice any change, I will go with the Limited again. I am not a fast driver by any means. The young man driving this XT did say the Stereo system is much better with the XT model. The stereo on my Limited is nothing to write home about. Nice job 703Speed.
One thing I liked about the 2023/2024 outback, is the heated steering wheel is 360° of heat. I test drove a 2022, and the top of the steering wheel is not heated.
Nice review. I think I would get the Outback Onyx XT. It has a full size spare and no driver distraction system. I am sure the next Outback for 2026 will have a 360 degree camera as the Forester will have it for 2025.
Excellent presentation video (just Subscribed), and I totally agreed with you that Subaru SHOULD have 360 degrees camera feature to the Outback Touring. It's so convenience for parking especially women. That's is the only option I missed on Outback Touring. The new 2025 Forester Touring will have 360 degrees camera... but then it will missing Power folding side mirrors and the XT feature. Thank you.
I wish it was built in Japan. My ‘23 Forester, which was built in Japan, has had zero issues for over 50,000 miles driven since new. The Crosstrek with the base engine is also built in Japan. The Outback and Ascent are built in America and have had problems with build quality.
leather wheel - in Canada my one off base Elantra - we lose the dual heater controls and features - manual heating and cooling - BUT the added the heated leather steering wheel and shifter and it was VERY nice compared to what I was expecting. Tricks me into thinking it is a much more premium level.
Good review except for the roof rack description. Totally missed the ingenuity on how the cross bars work. Definitely don’t have to take any screws out!
Subaru's claimed gas mileage is not correct. My 2024 Onix XT only averages 17-19 miles per gallon in the city and around 26 on the highway.In other aspects it is a very good vehicle but it does not seem to be due to the very friendly turbo engine in terms of miles per gallon.
Question…do you have to turn on your WiFi for the wireless CarPlay to work even if it is plugged in? Great video. 360 camera is the Most missed feature when I traded in my Mercedes GLE. These cameras and screen don’t touch the Mercedes. But overall nice car.
I test drove a certified 7.7k mile 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT and was extremely disappointed with the brakes. Spongy, no grab, and at a stop the pedal went all the way to the floor. Our 22 Legacy Limited XT has pretty good brakes and felt quicker, too.
@@ddphotoadventure2657 I didn't buy it, I only took it for a test drive. I told the salesman something's not right and it should be checked out by service, as it's potentially dangerous. He emailed me two days later to say that he and his manager drove it and "it was fine." LOL I told him that brakes that already feel spongy and also drop to the floor at a stop are definitely not fine! He never replied. I moved on.
The Legacy XT is roughly 200 lbs lighter than the Outback Touring XT, so in theory it SHOULD feel a little quicker, but the OB Onyx XT isn’t quite as hefty as the Touring or the Limited trim levels and so it probably feels more like the Legacy from behind the wheel..
My wife has a 2020 touring xt. She has last than 40.000 miles on it. I drive an Audi A6 Quattro V8. And although my car is faster the outback is a lot safer to drive. And it's fast. She has it completely loaded. You're in good hands 💯👍
As a current Subaru CVT owner that has owned nearly every type of automotive transmission built, It is my opinion that the TR690 is the best I have ever owned hands down.
Our 22 Legacy Limited XT cvt works fine. None of the rubberbanding effect we noticed when we tried a 16 Legacy but passed on buying it. My sister's 18 Forester and 20 Crosstrek are in between, not bad/not great.
Thanks for the review. I would suggest that you should tell viewers what is unique to the Touring. Almost every feature you mentioned is also on the Limited XT model as standard. The actual differences between the two trims are negligible. You failed to mention that the Touring has a Napa leather interior
The turbo might make a big difference but a) it reduces the gas mileage from fair to abysmal; and b) who on earth has $45k for a car ? I love Outbacks (I had a ‘97 for 10 years) but they are way over-priced.
I have a 2024 Outback limited with everything $37,500 out the door! Average new car price today from KBB” The average new car buyer in America paid $48,334 in July 2023”. So fully equipped Outback is a relative bargain!
Lol, you must be living below the poverty line because there are in fact a great many people who can afford a sub $50k car or truck or SUV. The average car payment in the US is over $700 a month, BTW.
@@nelsonvanvickle8862 this is why people are losing their homes. No, I’m not below the poverty line. The s**t cars that are being turned out these days - CVT transmissions included - are not worth that price tag.
Very uncomfortable hard and cramped seats. Painful on long drives. I am using added cushions for comfort. Annoying seat memory position. Keeps going from set positin to default position repeatedly. Loud droning engine not smooth at all . Lots of engine vibration and coarse sounding engine
Of course it makes a difference.... unfortunatley a turbo on a BOXER engine-- is a PROBLEM waiting to happen... People will run it hard and then turn it off immeidately when they stop-- instead of allowing it to "cool down" and the damn thing will crack open and leak with all sorts of problems.. and MORE--
@@fuglong Sales numbers don’t lie but good luck with your station wagon. If I was to get a station wagon it definitely would not a Subaru- the Chrysler of Japanese automakers.
Thanks. Just bought a 2024 Outback Touring XT after watching your videos. Love it so far.
LOL
This Subaru Outback can be my daily vehicle.
Just traded in my Volvo for a Touring XT last week, your videos helped a lot with my decision, thanks!
Happy to help! What kind of Volvo did you have?
@@703SpeedI had an S60 and S90 as my last 2 cars, and before that Lexus ES and BMW 5 series. Loved them all, but wanted to do something different than a regular sedan this time!
@@703Speed I bought the 2024 Outback Touring yesterday and traded in my 2019 Outback limited . Love the car and you were right about the stereo system in the top model having a great sound. It does have a great sound. Thank you. 👍👍👍
Real nice job covering the 2024 Outback. Just bought one, and saved your video for reviewing the features👍
Been shopping for an xt and watched many videos and this is the most in depth video I've found tons of features I didn't learn about in other vide
Just purchased a 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT. Video is helpful, we learned things we didn't know.
I just bought this today! I'm super happy with my decision.
Best review of the Outback on the "net"--nice work!👌
Thanks for the review! Super detailed 👍👍👍
Thanks for the thorough review. You’ve crammed about as much stuff that’s possible in this video, and you didn’t miss a beat.
Bought one ( in Australia ) yesterday, but we miss out on the cooled seats, puzzling as it gets pretty bloody HOT down here!
Thorough review, and glad you don’t inject too much personal bias into the video.
Thanks for such a top effort.
The Australian model has the vented seats...
@@MrSkuzzer Thanks, not having tried them out yet, as we have a 2 - 3 month wait for my chosen unit….
I’ll review them during our Summer.
@@michaelbalding3694 they're better than not having ventilated seats, but not quite the AC you're wishing for on a stinking hot day. I've got a 2022 touring, hoping to soon replace it with a touring xt
We bought this exact car. Your video is by far the Very Best!
The exact car that was filmed in this video?
@@703Speed absolutely!
Excellent review! The crossbars have a quick release latch on the other end of the bar that just lifts up. There is nothing to unscrew to move the crossbars in place. I think you may have been on the pivot end of the bar. Continue to be amazing with your channel…LOVE IT a lot 😊
Thanks :)
I had one as a loaner and loved it. It’s quieter and more solid than my Forester, especially the engine which was the same 2.5 as the Forester. It was slower, though, being the naturally aspirated one, not the turbo XT. I would definitely buy the XT.
I love the Subaru
I am about to buy my second outback - I had a 2016 Limited with 6 cyl which I got 160k miles on before the CVT started to go. I am probably about to buy the Touring XT now but might wait for the 2025s to become available (although nothing much is changing.) This was a very good everyday car to live with - but only with the upgraded engine. The traction in snow is unlike anything else I have experienced and I own a 4WD Tacoma and Sequoia as well.
@TractorDog, I have a 2019 Outback Limited. The 4 cylinder is more than adequate power. I remember before I bought it I was reading the reviews on it. Many said they loved it and many said the 4 cylinder had no pep. You need the 6. Well, many of those race car drivers had no idea what they were talking about. My sister took my car one day and she said is that car peppy. I am going to get the 2024 Outback but will test drive it first to see if I notice any difference in the drive of the XT. If I don't notice any change, I will go with the Limited again. I am not a fast driver by any means. The young man driving this XT did say the Stereo system is much better with the XT model. The stereo on my Limited is nothing to write home about. Nice job 703Speed.
Great review! The 2.4 Turbo is worth the upgrade! Cheers from Quebec, Canada -:)
Raised in Hamilton, went to the k-5 Elementary 80-85. Kool to see some changes back there. Great review.
One thing I liked about the 2023/2024 outback, is the heated steering wheel is 360° of heat. I test drove a 2022, and the top of the steering wheel is not heated.
Amazing review bro.
Thanks bro
Single handedly the best video to showcase the car's every single feature. Thanks for this very informative video.
Nice review. I think I would get the Outback Onyx XT. It has a full size spare and no driver distraction system. I am sure the next Outback for 2026 will have a 360 degree camera as the Forester will have it for 2025.
Amen to the full size spare. I also like the Onyx look.. They both need the 360 cam
I just bought a 2025. The interesting thing about the spare in mine is that it's a dressy steel wheel and not some plain jane rim.
Excellent presentation video (just Subscribed), and I totally agreed with you that Subaru SHOULD have 360 degrees camera feature to the Outback Touring. It's so convenience for parking especially women. That's is the only option I missed on Outback Touring. The new 2025 Forester Touring will have 360 degrees camera... but then it will missing Power folding side mirrors and the XT feature.
Thank you.
Is the Outback Touring XT noticeably quieter and more refined compared to the Outback Wilderness?
I wouldn’t quite say quieter, but more refined - yes
I have driven both recently. Aggressive tires on Wilderness. Touring more refined ride. Both handle great. Get turbo engine.
The Touring has acoustic glass that does make a difference.
Very thorough and informative video! Will make my buying decision much easier!
He's fabulous - love his channel!
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Good lord - a comprehensive review. Well done.
I wish it was built in Japan. My ‘23 Forester, which was built in Japan, has had zero issues for over 50,000 miles driven since new. The Crosstrek with the base engine is also built in Japan. The Outback and Ascent are built in America and have had problems with build quality.
had ours for year. love driving this car and yeah i hate the stop start thing and turn it off.
leather wheel - in Canada my one off base Elantra - we lose the dual heater controls and features - manual heating and cooling - BUT the added the heated leather steering wheel and shifter and it was VERY nice compared to what I was expecting. Tricks me into thinking it is a much more premium level.
Cvt transmissions sketch me out a little bit when it comes to reliability. Other than that this is pretty cool. It's very versatile and practical.
Agreed!
Great overview! Is the infotainment any better than it was a few years back? I test drove a 2021 and the screen seemed very laggy
Good review except for the roof rack description. Totally missed the ingenuity on how the cross bars work. Definitely don’t have to take any screws out!
Top Video thanks,Man decided to buy after seen this ! Thanks
Enjoyed the tour, very interested in one of these
Love the rearview mirror now just wish they updated the speedometer like the rest of the makes
Wow! Great review!
Hey you are good at this - keep it up.
Subaru's claimed gas mileage is not correct. My 2024 Onix XT only averages 17-19 miles per gallon in the city and around 26 on the highway.In other aspects it is a very good vehicle but it does not seem to be due to the very friendly turbo engine in terms of miles per gallon.
Not everyone drives like a speed racer with a lead foot.....but I do too lol
Very well done video, well described, thanks
Question…do you have to turn on your WiFi for the wireless CarPlay to work even if it is plugged in? Great video. 360 camera is the Most missed feature when I traded in my Mercedes GLE. These cameras and screen don’t touch the Mercedes. But overall nice car.
Subaru forever ✨!
This was A very good video
Great video.
Testing the engine sounds you must shut up at least 1 minute in order to listen clearly the cabin noises. Remember, ok!!
You do not know how to use the crossbars?
Nice review., Does the driver focus system work if you are using dark sunglasses?
Mine works
I test drove a certified 7.7k mile 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT and was extremely disappointed with the brakes. Spongy, no grab, and at a stop the pedal went all the way to the floor. Our 22 Legacy Limited XT has pretty good brakes and felt quicker, too.
If it went to the floor, then something is seriously wrong with the brakes. Take it back to the dealer to have them look at it
@@ddphotoadventure2657 I didn't buy it, I only took it for a test drive. I told the salesman something's not right and it should be checked out by service, as it's potentially dangerous. He emailed me two days later to say that he and his manager drove it and "it was fine." LOL I told him that brakes that already feel spongy and also drop to the floor at a stop are definitely not fine! He never replied. I moved on.
The Legacy XT is roughly 200 lbs lighter than the Outback Touring XT, so in theory it SHOULD feel a little quicker, but the OB Onyx XT isn’t quite as hefty as the Touring or the Limited trim levels and so it probably feels more like the Legacy from behind the wheel..
Very good review, but I am waiting for the brand new model of 2025.
You’re going to have to wait for another year. I was thinking the same thing. New generation will be available in fall of 2025 as a 2026 model
Got the onyx xt, drove one without turbo and felt like a lawnmower lol
I’ve got a 2019 Outback 3.6 with lousy headlights. (it’s my 4th Outback!!). Are the headlights any better on the 2024 Outback?
nice presentation very informative
A good ass horn now with a honk and not a beeeeeep
Buying a 2025 touring XT...never owned a turbo.. I hope it doesn't fail me long term...
My wife has a 2020 touring xt. She has last than 40.000 miles on it. I drive an Audi A6 Quattro V8. And although my car is faster the outback is a lot safer to drive. And it's fast. She has it completely loaded. You're in good hands 💯👍
I love Subaru's turbo engines, especially in Impreza, but I hate CVT they put into every new car now days. Greetings
As a current Subaru CVT owner that has owned nearly every type of automotive transmission built, It is my opinion that the TR690 is the best I have ever owned hands down.
Our 22 Legacy Limited XT cvt works fine. None of the rubberbanding effect we noticed when we tried a 16 Legacy but passed on buying it. My sister's 18 Forester and 20 Crosstrek are in between, not bad/not great.
Great review ! #SubaruOutback 🛞
Dude brought his laundry.
Lmao
Among the most comfortable vehicles for taller people, outside of pickup trucks at least for me have been Subarus. I know, I am a height supremacist!
Is auto start stop noticeable?
Yes
Does this one have "dual X Mode"? Or is that only on the Wilderness?
Personally, I wouldn’t buy a car without 360 degrees camera..
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nice vehicle,
Yes it is
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Thanks for the review. I would suggest that you should tell viewers what is unique to the Touring. Almost every feature you mentioned is also on the Limited XT model as standard. The actual differences between the two trims are negligible. You failed to mention that the Touring has a Napa leather interior
The turbo might make a big difference but a) it reduces the gas mileage from fair to abysmal; and b) who on earth has $45k for a car ? I love Outbacks (I had a ‘97 for 10 years) but they are way over-priced.
I have a 2024 Outback limited with everything $37,500 out the door! Average new car price today from KBB” The average new car buyer in America paid $48,334 in July 2023”. So fully equipped Outback is a relative bargain!
Lol, you must be living below the poverty line because there are in fact a great many people who can afford a sub $50k car or truck or SUV. The average car payment in the US is over $700 a month, BTW.
@@nelsonvanvickle8862 this is why people are losing their homes. No, I’m not below the poverty line. The s**t cars that are being turned out these days - CVT transmissions included - are not worth that price tag.
Very uncomfortable hard and cramped seats. Painful on long drives. I am using added cushions for comfort. Annoying seat memory position. Keeps going from set positin to default position repeatedly. Loud droning engine not smooth at all . Lots of engine vibration and coarse sounding engine
Menu is infuriating!🤬
Of course it makes a difference.... unfortunatley a turbo on a BOXER engine-- is a PROBLEM waiting to happen... People will run it hard and then turn it off immeidately when they stop-- instead of allowing it to "cool down" and the damn thing will crack open and leak with all sorts of problems.. and MORE--
Love your content but I wish you wouldn’t SHOUT!! Just saying__ Thanx
Passing on the right? Total no no 😊
CVT. Sad
Pretty good now, it ain't 85 anymore lol
Subaru makes most reliable cvt
It’s a station wagon not an SUV and that is ugly.
Station wagons are goated old timer. SUVs are the ugly ones, and less functional
@@fuglong Sales numbers don’t lie but good luck with your station wagon. If I was to get a station wagon it definitely would not a Subaru- the Chrysler of Japanese automakers.
@@MeGaTrOn361-j6d ah yes, the most common opinion must be correct. The avg American's opinion is a fantastic gauge of what is truly great
@@fuglong it’s ok if you still drive your parents station wagon.
@@MeGaTrOn361-j6d I'm about to sell my GTI for a wagon. I'll still be driving it when you're long gone, out of spite now lol
Good looking Outback but I still prefer my Forester. Just wish we could still get the turbo
The Forester needs a turbo option
@@703Speedmaybe in 2025/2026 when the Forester gets a hybrid option