2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: Wild Thing | CarGurus

[@smallbusinessdreams]

Getting stuck on a snowy mountain in front wheel drive Highlander trying to put on tire chains .... while the Subaru' s were flying by me with ease gave me great appreciation for these vehicles.

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

I mean... an AWD highlander would prob have done just as well... who buys FWD highlander then goes to a snowy mtn!? lol

[@smallbusinessdreams]

@@mongoosemcmongoose2786 I had snow tires. But yes I should have had the awd. I rarely go to the mountains so it's not needed here in California.

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

@@smallbusinessdreams hey man i feel you on that, I'm just saying that's prob why... snow tires and/or AWD would help a lot... mostly snow tires. I have a coworker with a leased MDX for the last 8 years (she's on her third one now) they have supper performance tires factory installed, she has the AWD version, and constantly complains the car "sucks in the snow"... as does her husband... i'm like IT IS YOUR TIRES

[@Honestandtruth007]

Couldn't Agree more..... I saw recently a Toyota highlander got stuck in a Small side pot hole just a little mud puddle and They parked next to me.... My Base model Forester had no problem what so ever... 🤣😂 Oh yeah, ALL family members came out pushing REALLY hard ....😂🤣

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

Meanwhile Subaru continues to struggle with its problematic CVTs particularly CVTs on the Wilderness. Nice looking wagon though.

[@dustyh2371]

I just bought a used 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited, and am so in love with it!!! I sold my '07 Toyota Prius after 5 years and 2 battery replacements. While I miss the great MPG, I feel so pampered with the Subaru and all of the features and AWD! I could see myself sticking to Subaru's my entire life!

[@danmacmahon3973]

We bought one a couple of weeks ago. Amazing vehicle. My wife loves it and I'm super impressed. Subaru def knocked it out of the park with this model. If you're considering anything similar, I'd highly suggest taking one of these for a test drive. This is our first Subaru but it surely won't be the last.

[@262malulani]

Just got mine two days ago and absolutely love it 👍👍. So many bells and whistles for the price. And here I almost bought a bronco sport. SO GLAD I DIDNT

[@shaktisaini8064]

Same here. Bought One 2 days ago.

[@lannybaker5866]

My wife really wanted a Subaru. Never owned one before and our 2007 Jeep Liberty was ok to drive around town but cannot make long road trips anymore. So, we went all in and bought a wilderness. Have not even had it a week and we just love it! Now mind you our wilderness won't be driven off road that much if any. That said I do agree if you're going to buy a Subaru get one equipped with a turbo. The standard 2.5 boxer engine does not have enough HP. Like my brother told me back in the day "never buy a vehicle that does not have a big enough engine to pull the car around".

[@kingofall9262]

Just got mine a few days ago and man oh man this thing is awesome. It’s fast for its size and very comfortable ride. Lots of room and the speakers are not as bad as people make it seem to be. I mean yes Harmon kardon would be better but this is still way better than my previous 2006 Honda Civic. What an upgrade?! Happy buyer :)

[@dankramer7840]

The Outback Wilderness would be pretty much perfect if Subaru would offer the upgraded premium Harmon Kardan stereo audio system as an available OPTION. Are you listening, Suburu? Please offer it as an option at least

[@BoleDaPole]

Omg just go to radio shack

[@davebroz655]

This car is al about function and purpose. It is not about luxury and it is my guess they don't care for extras like this for a sensible reason.

[@Dfendr96]

Subaru has really hit it out of the park with this package. It is everything that we all have come to expect with a subaru plus the added off road capability that we knew that that it could be with a few tweaks. I have a 2005 outback and yeah, I can see a wilderness edition in my future!

[@jeffmorse645]

I just bought a 2021 Legacy Touring XT and I could go for those orange/copper colored accents on the steering wheel and shift lever. They'd go great with the tan leather upholstery.

[@psykom1294]

Just bought one a couple weeks ago. ZERO regrets.

[@scottmiller1956]

Had mine for a month now, like you said, ZERO REGRETS. I've owned a LOT of cars over the past 50 years, and this is BY FAR the very best, and most fun to drive!

[@SabreWolf18]

That Conneticut thing about million dollar homes and an outback parked out front is 100% true! Hahaha.

[@mstrain5667]

Of course if you don't live in New Jersey LOL it would be true

[@GoingPlacesOne]

Just got me a 22 in the Glacier Blue...LOVE IT!

[@AJLeonardo84]

9:40 Good it has a full size spare. Temporary tires are a joke to begin with.

[@maximusaugustus6823]

This was a great review, the best I have seen in this model.

[@thekar3577]

I wish Subaru would do outbacks in the crosstrek orange , Khaki grey and tan. We get the same color options each year, except the odd root beer brown choice.

[@dougnyc8324]

Love it, though I prefer the Forester, if only had the 2.4T. After seeing how well they nailed it with the Outback Wilderness, I'm really looking forward to seeing the Forester Wilderness - as long as Subaru blesses it with the turbo!

[@smellybearc7411]

So this is what jinxed it. The forester wilderness has no turbo.

[@BoleDaPole]

Same, I would've loved a forester but it's engine is so weak and living in a hilly area I can't stand a car that chugs up them

[@byrde4329]

@@BoleDaPole it's got plenty of power to get up hills

[@LookingGlass24]

The Forester will be the hottest, most enviable, most outstanding SUV in its class after 2025 when it gets a hybrid engine! It’ll be non-stoppable! Wait for it….! Oh yea!

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I had a 2015 GTI, I traded and bought the Wilderness in green color, what a drastic change right? I just want to hit trails and campsites and plow through the snow which I couldn't do with the GTI, now gotta wait for 3 weeks to pick it up. I was almost got the Kia Telluride, but this car seemed more offroady.

[@garrettperkins9021]

Cool car. I agree, Subarus appeal to so many different people; it’s impressive! And I’ve said this before: love this host. Informative and fun to watch and listen to. Give him a raise!

[@clint_davis]

I trust his Subaru review solely because of his hat.

[@the_ghost_of_teddy_perkins]

This guy has calf muscles Johnny Drama would be drooling over

[@eprice1638]

Under rated comment

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

Hell, *I* drooled over them.

[@jasonbeallie5535]

As soon as I saw the new Outback Wilderness, it reminded me of the AMC Eagle. Only the Eagle had a low range tranny.

[@6193drizzle]

Good review as always 👍🏻, nice concise breakdown. Also, I agree on the point about seeing Outbacks everywhere in a wide array of social strata here in NE.

[@MyHairyChin]

I currently have the 2019 forester sport and love it! But i bit the bullet and bought this 2022 outback wilderness in white, by far best subaru imo, the fact its turbo now is AMAZING and the new improved suspension, rim/tire, xmode and drive train is whole other level subaru! 👌 if i had one request it be in Canada they dont come with built in gps is really sucks, include it like in the usa package

[@RCGJR_]

Don’t get me wrong i love my 21’ 4runner (bought 2020 oct.) But the more i think about it, i think the outback would of fit more into my lifestyle, i had that in my mind when settling down for the 4runner, “oh man I can’t wait to go on a lot of camping trips, offroading..etc..etc.. but a year later of owning it.. i’ve camped once and offroaded 4 times? Half of those times were just gravel roads 😅, but oh well, for sure on my next vehicle purchase, outback is on the top list.

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

Excellent review! You cover everything including all the pros and cons, plus you do it in a fun way. Bonus: Cool fishin hat!

[@NicholasLeader0]

This was the review I was looking for - currently on a 2011 WRX hatch, considering something a bit larger.

[@MrJohnnyArcher]

I wonder how it stacks up to a 3.6r with a 2” Readylift, LPA wheels and BFGs combo.

[@gilvietor1918]

I really like this car, and I used to make fun of them. Time to get an Outback and go to an Outback and talk about the Outback in Australia!

[@broinsocali]

Great car. Love mine

[@mreliteliving]

Well done buddy. Thanks for the review!

[@canadaperson]

I want this car for the seats alone

[@mrfamtheproducer4284]

I’m convinced now I’m getting one soon

[@williamgiesecke6447]

I have a Fiat 500L but been thinking on making the switch to a Subaru but still on the fence about it .. Great review love the video

[@moregooder914]

Has everything I want in one….except for the stereo.

[@jkjome4095]

The stereo is pretty bad. And worse of all, it is difficult to upgrade due to the horrible DSP that is baked-in in the stock head unit.

[@quercus5398]

What I like is,it has turbo and intercooler,and the fuel is Regular Just think if they went with the vrx engine.

[@Tpotter4684]

What color is that model? It looks awesome, like a light green I haven't seen offered.

[@limpunsing224]

There's a big market now for macho looking off-road vehicles for school-commute & mall crawling Good review

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[@aeronYTco]

Off road version of the Outback seems impressive enough.

[@sl5932]

i wish the hood stripe was optional,

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

It's just a stick-on applique. Should be fairly easy to remove.

[@j01150126]

Wilderness only comes with a turbo? The dealer didn't say that...

[@bobjuniel8683]

American car commentators make me angry. Do they have a problem with their adequacy? I’m just 5’6” tall not hung like a donkey but I get by because old reliable always starts, keeps on going and handles the rough. So why does every American need a bigger donk (engine) with a louder V8 sound in an off roader. And they always complain, “I don’t want to scratch the paint.” Then don’t go off road dummy. The most famous, most iconic and most successful off roader of all time was the WW2 Jeep. It was small and light. A four cylinder in line 134 cubic inch or 2.2 litre engine, 3 speed 2 range transmission, 8 ³/₄” ground clearance, 300 mile range (482km) and a maximum speed of 65 mph or 105 km. I was successful because it was small and light with good off road tyres. The big tough Hummers could not fit down the narrow lanes, and heavy vehicles sink in sand. The internet is full of Off-Road programs where the cars break down due to extreme modifications and overloading. Good cars designed for driving in moderate snow conditions and unsealed roads are criticised for not being extreme rock climbers. I’ve driven modern Jeeps, they still come closer to a true off-roader 80 years later, but I consider the Subaru Forester a much better on roader and reasonably competent off roader for the kind of driving I do. I haven’t driven the Outback Wilderness. We get 15 mpg from a Dodge Ram V8, 20 mpg from a WW2 Jeep, and 40 mpg from a Subaru petrol engine.That means carrying a lot less fuel weight and using less storage space. Boxer engines or flat fours, give a lower centre of gravity improving road holding and stability. Small engines have smaller transmissions further reducing weight and cost. And Americans go on and on about the car stereo, the WW2 Jeep didn’t have one. Pretty close to the WW2 Jeep is the Suzuki Jimny but as it is almost half the price of big powerful US 4 wheel drive cars I doubt the US will allow it on their roads. A position supported by 4wd commentators, who would consider its 1.2 litre engine inadequate. A similar fate to the Mahindra, which is based on a WW2 Jeep license to build.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

I would skip the wilderness if the onyx XT had the same sturdy roof rails to support a tent

[@genius2000]

See, wagons will do well if it was done right.

[@gl4989]

This is a SUV

[@johnwaizenhofer8187]

@@gl4989 I think it’s still classified as a wagon. Outbacks prior to the Wilderness edition have been wagons, so just jacking it up a bit more doesn’t make it an SUV necessarily.

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

@@gl4989 It's a lifted wagon. And a gorgeous one to boot. 🙂

[@jimmythefish]

Great after-school-special car review from the head camp counsellor.

[@educationalviewsusa]

Good review

[@morrisf3957]

Outback a legend.made subaru.

[@skjdhdh]

Because we live in hot area a prefer v6 engine instead of v4 turbo

[@rayemanuel7460]

That screen is 11.6 inches, not 12.

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

No real harm in rounding to the nearest whole number. 🙂

[@Toglander]

There is a Top Gear episode where each of the guys takes a different off-road vehicle into an undeveloped jungle. Every vehicle got stuck…except for the Subaru.

[@killersushi99]

*Go to LP Adventure and Order the LaChute Exhaust. Its great!*

[@hugooo2777]

Es muy hermoso el auto 😍😍 saludos desde Perú

[@MrAverageViewer]

If only this were an 8 or 10-Speed Transmission, instead of a CVT; what a difference it would make.

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

meh. subaru CVT's are chain driven, not belt driven, they're a little sturdier than the typical belt/pullyu ones

[@MrAverageViewer]

@@mongoosemcmongoose2786 I had no idea there was even such a thing as a chain-driven CVT. That's good to know.

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

@@MrAverageViewer yeah... not saying they can't have problems, all transmissions can, but their chain driven ones seem to be a little better than the belt ones in other vehicles, although they did have a pretty big recall on them

[@MrAverageViewer]

@@mongoosemcmongoose2786 I genuinely appreciate the intel on that! About 2 weeks ago I almost purchased the Outback Premium, but after seeing the Onyx Wilderness Edition, with boost in power & torque, that changed my mind. My first choice was the 4-Runner SR5, but they've been out of stock. That issue about the recall is something I'll definitely look into! Much appreciated!!

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

@@MrAverageViewer I believe the recall is taken care of by the way... it was on their first gen CVT's, I think it's handled now :) (btw i'm NOT a subaru owner currently, I have a CRV 2015 with a belt driven CVT... car has been fine overall) I'm looking into an outback though for my next vehicle, I had 2 coworkers with them (like 2012-2015 MY range) one had the CVT problem needed to be replaced at 105k miles (5k out of the 100k recall warranty subaru extended) otherwise he LOVES the vehicle still

[@legion1630]

more comfortable than a TACOMA that all am going to say

[@Jonatron503]

So the Wrangler 4xe is better?

[@briann9586]

DO NOT BUY 10000 km on ours and the dealership found metal bits on the drain plug of the front differential/tranny. Telling us no warranty on it and sticking us with 17000$can bill because of scuff mark on skid plate.. owned Subaru's from 1997 on was a faithful owner.

[@roberthenry9319]

Subaru can promote its love for the environment or it can promote its Wilderness vehicles as being able to bust through mountain, valley, hill and dale. But it cannot do both.

[@Pccpy]

$37k? All of my dealers here are charging $40k.

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

He might've quoted a price without destination and delivery.

[@TheMFStudios]

Why are you guys whispering?

[@antonroux6737]

Hi Gilligan! Are you on Gilligan’s Island again?

[@goodoleboy83]

Harmon Kardon= no name stereo lol

[@jtomtl]

I can’t go pass that huge ugly screen….. I want physical buttons !

[@Honestandtruth007]

You got one at home ALL the time 😅🤣 Don't you know that...

[@jtomtl]

@@Honestandtruth007 no I drive a Toyota….

[@PaulHo]

Giggidy. 🥺

[@krispykruzer]

What's with all the black plastic. Looks like a tupperware

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

😂

[@Rockybalboa541]

“Plenty capable” ok lol

[@swanblake]

Still has a CVT. Not great for off roading

[@Kodazot]

This isn't regular subaru cvt. They improved but you right still cvt

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

It’s not a damn crossover ! It’s a god damn station wagon! Always was, always will be!

[@tsizzle]

9.5 inches of ground clearance, perfect for thieves when they try to steal the catalytic converter.

[@Doc1855]

1990 interior colors 🤮🤮🤬

[@dowroa]

But, it is an appearance package. No LSD. Look at the actual tread on the tires. X-mode still has problems with split-mu or tire lifted situations. No AUX switches. It is a new model from computer engineering and an appearance package. There is no new mechanical engineering, which Subaru needs.

[@AP-cc1uw]

Actually it's much more than an appearance package. The lift is through longer springs, not spacers, so travel is improved. The wheels are now 17" so more sidewall and the tires, while not as aggressive as K02s are vastly improved over the standard tires in gravel road and off-road performance. Other improvements include skid plates (standard in Canada), revised front and rear bumper for improved angles and a revised final drive ratio which improves low-end torque and actually makes it a faster car than the standard Outback. This is not an appearance package at all. Compared to the RAV4 TRD Off Road or the Passport Trailsport, it's actually very significant.

[@john74tran]

CVT is not good for off-road..

[@shikcheese3234]

Good enough for UTVs

[@Skunked68]

CVT may not be best, but lower gear ratio on Wilderness and high torque CVT + turbo I suspect goes further than the Onyx. And be impressive. Gas mpg’s takes a hit for life of car, that may not be for me. Plus cannot get Harmon Kardon stereo nor heated steering wheel.

[@AP-cc1uw]

@@Skunked68 Heated steering wheel standard in Canada. But yeah too bad about the HK.

[@vames1986]

This review is 100 percent useless and should be deleted as soon as possible lol. Such a disgrace to call this a review and post it as such. What we have here is an Outback designed for offroad, yet the reviewer fails to highlight how it performs on real offroad challenges. He went on a flat dirt surface, yes, but even a 2WD vehicle can do that. If anyone wants to see regular on-road driving only, then they would check out videos of the regular Outback. This whole thing is dumb as hell and a complete waste of time. Do not watch any further. You have been warned!

[@GoBrand0n]

Subaru lost me at Unpopular CVT Garbage 🤮🗑️

[@Doc1855]

ANOTHER Wilderness video 🤮