Subaru Outback Onyx XT: 12-Hour, 800-mile West Coast Roadtrip

Ryan drives from Seattle to San Francisco in the 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT. Along the way he judges economy, comfort and tech. Can he complete the drive in less than 12 hours?

#subaru #roadtrip

CONTENTS
00:00 - Washington
09:05 - Oregon
24:30 - California

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[truthxbexheard]

I needed to buy a vehicle since my Tacoma was totaled. Never considered the outback until it was given to me as a rental from enterprise. I ended up going to my local Subaru and test driving an onyx XT.... fell in love with it and purchased it the next day.

[Marco-cekr]

More like this. Real numbers and facts

[BusterKitten]

nothing like going on a road trip and getting an honest account of MPGs and comfort in a particular vehicle. This video has helped me greatly on the choice of my next (and because of my age, my final) vehicle. I've watched as many videos from you guys and others covering the attributes of the different Subaru models. I'll be getting a 2022 Subaru Outback Limited. Thank you for your channel.

[FoYo]

Thank you for doing these longer drive reviews of comfort, something each owner will one day contend with.

[exia]

This is such a great sales pitch for the car, knowing how something feels putzing around town is one thing but to hear how it does on a long trip is great! Also, really like the color combo with the wheels

[MrPaddy]

I have an ‘05 Outback with the H6 and have recently done a 5, 400km road trip from the south of New Zealand to the north and back. Fantastic touring vehicle, with the added bonus of being able to explore beach runs, river tracks and rough roads.

[AndrewCurry]

I have a 2018 OB 3.6R Touring. Christmas 2018, I drove from MD to southwest FL and back - about 2150 miles total. The OB handled and drove like a dream. Adaptive cruise worked great. I averaged 31.5 MPG the whole way there and back.

[anthonyanhcongtran]

Watched four times now! Definitely need more of this amazing, engaging, and interesting content with the Subaru Outback. Go road trips!

[santiagohjsa]

I don't know why I enjoyed this so much 😁 Great info, great camerawork, nice video as always! I'd definitely love more road trip videos like this one (=

[CrazyAsian]

You have a really great skill in presenting information, this was honestly a pretty long video of just driving, but you provided some really great insight on driving, places and anything in general!

[eskieman]

Ryan, when I first looked at the title and the length (in time) that this video would take, I wasn't expecting to watch much of it. I was wrong: watched the whole video, and it was interesting AND useful. I just ordered a '22 Outback XT Limited (abyss blue pearl w/Titanium interior) a week ago, and after hearing all of the 'horror' stories regarding the turbo engine, I decided to see what you got during your trip. Seems to be pretty reasonable considering the terrain you encountered. I expect I'll do better down around the Land of the Mouse, but the wife & I expect to do some serious traveling across the USA after we get our new ride. Thanks for a unique, useful video, and props to your video gear - nice setup!

[NitroRoo]

Enjoyed road tripping with you! Just bought one of these and very impressed with the comfort already!

[fleuger]

Great vid. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. You mentioned an E-class, I have a 2020 E450 wagon which is a wonderful long distance cruiser. Took delivery in Akron OH and drove the 1340 miles home to Austin TX in two days and never did I feel uncomfortable or sore. I was also averaging 25.2mpg, real number calculated with fill ups not using the car's computer. Looking at the OB Onyx for my wife. Keep the great vids coming.

[eddiewillers]

Why did I watch this??? And why do I want more?

[mtrooper]

This was a very enjoyable video, and it made me even more jealous that my brother just got a 2021 Outback XT Touring.

[jagadishtikkisetti]

Nice video, I watched the other Onyx XT off-road videos which are really good. I bought 2021 Onyx XT one month ago and already had 1400miles on it in 45 days. I love this one it did the job great even on icy patches on the mountain roads in Virginia.

[KumarChalla]

Great video! As a side note, there is an update to the car's infotainment that now enables full screen Car Play support. Next time you are at the dealer, ask them to apply TSB 15-261-20R to your car.

[zyjeoeq]

really enjoy watching this, felt like having a trip with you, Good job!

[ebshadow]

Oh man the nostalgia of you holding your breathe over that bridge reminded me of doing the same as a kid. Been watching your channel for a while and had no idea you were a local. Love the great content.

[kevinchakkalakkal]

was really cool to see someone also from the greater Seattle area produce quality content like this! Keep more of it coming!