Locked and Lifted! Modified 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness vs. Toyota 4Runner

We head to Colorado to challenge Robert Champion's modified 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness versus our long-term 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road. Can the Subaru Outback Wilderness find redemption? We hit the trail to find out!

#subaru #toyota #colorado

CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Driving
10:00 - Final Challenge

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[ronboe]

Biggest skill: Knowing when to stop and not exceed your equipments' ability or the drivers. Finally, a locker on the Subby. This is a game changer.

[FishWash]

That’s a clean looking Outback, props to Robert

[MrBkastl]

The stance of the Outback looks much better with aftermarket parts

[MikeDupin]

Someone from Subaru should watch this video and see how much difference adding a simple locker would make.

[RCGJR_]

The 4runner is just a timeless piece, no matter what gen.

[Bookerdevin]

I'm digging the look of that Outback. The additional lift and bigger tires definitely give it a more rugged appearance

[ryanroberts]

theres so much hate on the subaru, like all the jeep warriors are complaining about how the subaru " doesn't compare" and how the 4runner could have done so much better, but honestly I think that the subaru is underrated, I take my stock outback places where my budies in jacked up trucks get stuck and I don't.

[NRTH]

I’ve had several lifted Subarus from 2016 FXT to a 2020 Forester Sport. This OB right here, is awesome, and is the way the Wilderness SHOULD have come from the factory. I went 4Runner after my last Forester Sport…and not looking back.

[dedlewamp]

If Subaru offered a similar package, and added a proper 8+ speed transmission, it would be the perfect daily for me.

[MadMexism]

Hell yeah! this definitely was a great one. If the outback came with packages from the dealership like this, not only would it be pricey, but i think more people would buy them. just friggin incredible how this guy built his. RESPECTS.

[ALMXDP]

Great video! Very cool to see what that Wilderness can do with a little work. Still looked like it had a little less finesse over the obstacles due to a lack of low range but aside from that it did everything you could reasonably ask of a basic off-roader. And being that much more refined and poised on road makes it a very compelling vehicle.

[johnmadsen]

Hp doesn’t matter for trails, tourque matters. In 4lo, it is multiplied, and with the automatic, the tourque converter doubles the tourque. It could climb vertical without issues, if it had traction.

[sonny]

I went with the 2021 Crosstrek Sport .. 2.5 liter engine at 182 hp .. lifted 2" and put on Toyo All Terrains in a taller profile to have 113/4" at the pumpkin .. also have an aluminum skid plate . The Crosstrek is about 500 lbs lighter and 14" shorter then the Outback .. been to Moab and Death Valley a couple of times and it's doing well traction wise! I also run with traction control off .. X-mode works well going downhill .. don't like the X-mode cutting power and momentum when climbing so I just shut it off. 🤠

[jarrodmcgahan]

Hey thanks again for a comparison video. I actually bought my wilderness based on your last video. It ended up being a literal perfect vehicle for me. Coming stock hybrid for offroading and road driving is perfect. Highly recommend if you are doing basic off roading on forest roads, doing in car camping. Seeing a wilderness hold its own against a 4Runner really made me feel confident, and the amount of bonuses with the vehicle were amazing. Again, thanks for the videos.

[ShadowBend]

Those are really some great upgrades on the Outback. Awesome video!

[kevinschryvers]

How about the prices of each car as well as the cost of the upgrades? That usually helps in making decisions

[Kiss__Kiss]

Damn!!! that is seriously a great contender... Love the color and the mods done to the Outback.. Definitely Props to Robert.
Thanks for another Awesome video, Ryan...

[mrgudu]

The Subbie did better than expected, in fact I think it did better than any independent suspension rig without a 2 speed transfer case could expect to do. However I still don't think it can get you farther than a 4runner Off-road. Yeah, I know, with momentum Subbies can go far, but momentum is not always the answer, when it's your daily driver. Looks like that 4runner is back from the body shop. Great vid!

[KTMcaptain]

2:55 the auto locker is a Detroit style ratchet. It has an internal plate that allows the pushed wheel to break the ratchet open when moving faster than the carrier but will not allow it to spin slower. The plate shifts with carrier rotation so that no output shaft can spin slower than it but either can rotate faster as the pushed wheel and disengage the output.

[emilyboudreaux]

Where is Robert's channel?? That car looks and performs great. I've watched much less interesting vehicles for sure and Robert looked as comfortable as a news anchor.

Love this type of content. Keep these coming, DSTV!

edit: I enjoy the sound quality. Stock engine sounds come through clearly.