Off-Road Torture Testing The New 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

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[Ericdravyn]

I bought this very same car (in green) and love everything about it. I went deep down the YouTube 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!

[nickhorton]

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.

[charlessimkins]

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.

[MarcGaerlan]

First review I’ve seen where the reviewer drives the vehicle as many would—for fun. Glad I found this channel.

[davidjpeacock]

Easily the most intelligent and impartial car review channel I ever saw, on broadcast TV or streaming. Keep up the great work. :-)

[niklaswejedal]

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!

[PACKYCSONE]

Subaru salesman: " what brings you in to the store today?"
Me: "Sarah and some penguins."

[Billhatestheinternet]

As an Outback owner, the black steel plates in front of the rear wheels are to protect the petrol tank.

[edwardlaw]

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.

[matthewh]

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 :)

[tomKphotoFortCollins]

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).

[mtacoustic]

That intercooler is quite the bug collector!

[silo_fx]

"Geyser Blue" - "Gals'er Pink". Get it? I'll see myself out....

[JoeJ-]

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!

[IronmanV]

With a conventional automatic, and maybe a low range like Subaru used to offer, this thing would be a beast!

[Deeboskim]

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.

[richardmccaughey]

Sarah, you have the only car reviews that make me laugh out loud!

[stephenmoxley]

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.

[dianeadkins-diorio]

How awesome is this? I get the alert for this video right after watching one of Liz's older videos :)

[jasongray]

Just found your channel and this is the first video review I’ve watched to the end for AGES! loved it.