2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT Turbo | Review and 0-60.

What’s up guys! Here’s my review of the 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT! There’s a lot going on, hence why so many people buy these!
What are your thoughts? Comment them below! 🙂
Vehicle link below…
www.twinfalls-subaru.com/inve...
00:00 Intro
00:40 Walk Around and Specs
04:03 Driver Side Interior
08:52 Hatch and Cargo
10:28 Passenger Side Interior
11:40 Engine
13:03 Initial Driving Impressions
16:20 Acceleration and 0-60
17:05 Final Thoughts

[@tfaubus]

I always appreciated the outstanding range and decent power of the 2.5i in the Outback.

[@lynnchaplinski8335]

I’ve just bought this same Outback!! I love the smooth ride and the peppy turbo! All around great car!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Very exciting, I’m glad you’re having fun with it!! 🙂

[@minnybiker4505]

After testing the turbo, i was sold! Until i looked at my budget, and ended up with the 23 limited 2.5 with the sunroof and backup sensors. Once in a while, i wish i got the turbo... But then i realize i have a motorcycle for happy fun time. Very happy with my choice!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m glad you’re happy with your new Outback! Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thanks for watching! 🙂 I was recently in Canada, although not Ontario.

[@shellywilson8434]

We love it!!! I feel your review is a little critical. It’s really a great car!

[@brettstone1748]

Own one, love it. It’s my first Subaru btw and everything else I shopped felt like I was settling. All the technology can be overwhelming - I love tech and hope to learn this car before the decade is out. The control screen seems slow-responding, and sometimes the connection to car play doesn’t happen. So I hope Subaru can address that. Thanks for the review!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Good choice, you’re right there’s not much compromise with these. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@lenbri]

I’m considering as my first Subaru but how is the XT on gas, really? Thanks.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

My personal outback wilderness has ranged between as bad as maybe 23 around town and as good as 34 on all flat highway going 70mph.

[@brettstone1748]

@@lenbri since my purchase I consistently get 24+/25 mpg. It’s my suburban commute and get to side hustle driver, and I’m not particularly heavy on the gas though I am enjoying having a car that can accelerate when I want it to. Maybe if I did a long Hwy road trip I could get higher milesge, but for now 25 is my go-to number.

[@joecody195]

Just picked up a Limited XT and I'm very happy with my choice. Did a lot of searching for info from videos to bothering salesman at numerous dealerships till I picked the Subi then I had to go to a dealer a 100 miles away from home to get the one I wanted. Had it about a week now and I'm lovein it.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s exciting, I’m glad you found the one you want, and were willing to travel for the right deal!

[@joeoverholts5247]

We had a Legacy, and traded it in for the 2024 Outback XT yesterday. Love the room. Got to get use to all of the bells and whistles that its has.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like an exciting weekend! Have fun. 🙂

[@michaelking42]

Thanks for the video, you cram a lot of info in in short time, well done. I bought a '23 Outback Onyx, non turbo, bought for my wife. Considering a turbo charged one now for myself.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching! That’s awesome, definitely go test drive a turbo model! I really enjoy my Wilderness.

[@Doc1855]

3 years ago I bought my wife an Outback for her 50th birthday. It’s a naturally aspirated engine and she loves it, as do I. So last December I bought a Forester Touring for me. I begged my wife to let me get leather interior for her, but she declined. Now that she’s driven and been a passenger in my Touring, she’s fallen in love with the leather. So in 25, we’ll be selling her Outback and our now 12 year old pickup and buy the new Tacoma Limited 4WD hybrid. She prefers the leather and size of the Forester over her Outback. We live in a very mountainous area of north central WA state and get 5-7 feet of snow every winter. We live 5 miles from town on a private road which we have to plow and maintain ourselves. The city is 25 miles away. We’re so satisfied with the AWD system on our Subie’s. Our previous Toyota’s had to have studded tires in the winter despite that they were AWD. Our factory tires do great in the winter so that says a LOT about Subaru

[@michaelking42]

@@Doc1855 I used to live in St. Louis and my wife had a 2018 Outback. When the roads were iced over, hers had no problems tracking on the road, even going up our steep driveway. I had a Jeep Wrangler at the time and it had difficulty in 4WD. I'm on my 7th Subaru since 1994, my first two I destroyed in wrecks and they kept me completely safe. I keep coming back to Subaru. We have a 23 OB now, and I want a Forester but considering a turbo OB. I appreciate your comment, thank you.

[@RnessVidz]

Nice review. I currently own a '22 Outback Premium and love it apart from the anemic engine and goofy HVAC controls. A few weeks ago I had to take it in for service and they loaned me a new XT. Darn it! There was no way to go back to the 2.5liter premium because they've addressed all of my complaints. I'll be taking delivery of an Onyx XT in a few days that includes the pleather seats that shouldn't be such a magnet for black lab hair.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

And that’s why dealerships loan out their best stuff lol. 😂 I’m sure you’ll continue to love the extra power, I know I still do!

[@Moondoggy1941]

That service manager was cruel. Like giving sugar to a 2 year old for the first time.

[@palmharbor6317]

Yup. Betterr mpg, with samee ride. I only use my turbo when I jump onto the highway. I only get 25 combined mpg on my Outback Onyx XT.

[@fyoung9]

I just bought an Outback Limited XT 2024 after driving a Honda Fit for 14 years. I love this car! I do miss my manual transmission a little bit but this car is a SMOOTH RIDE. The only thing I don't like is the wireless charger - I agree it just heats my iphone without really charging it effectively. But otherwise great!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m glad you’re enjoying it! 🙂 Honda fits are cool, I almost bought one in 2013, lol.

[@flyguy2021]

You would think on the top end model they could add a backup camera that actually let you see in the dark

[@buckshot4428]

We used to be the Customs Broker for Subaru at the port of Jacksonville. They only imported about 300 units about every 3 months. I guess it takes a special kind of person to own one.

[@johnanderson1384]

Subaru of America sold 556,581 vehicles in 2022. They also have a factory in Indiana

[@buckshot4428]

That's good to know. I should have been more specific about the numbers as I was reporting from what they imported 35 years ago at the port of Jacksonville, Fl. @@johnanderson1384

[@PatriotSteve]

Jacksonville, sometimes it gets all the way into the 50’s right? go north of Delaware and they’re all over the place.

[@buckshot4428]

@@PatriotSteve I should have been clearer. That was back in the 80's & 90's. We used to vacation in Boone, NC and they were everywhere.

[@davidsilver4339]

You are very detailed, which I appreciated. I really like the car....it is incredibly practical and does everything I need. So do I go with an Outback or get a Genesis GV70 for another $10K which is as functional and, well, just plain sexier?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a great question and one that I’m interested to see what our end up going with! Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@stevedott715]

Drive an Ascent!

[@andrea.rivers]

New Outback Limited XT owner, 1 week now. 😂 My previous car was a 2009 Scion xB.(which literally had zero trim levels ) While I LOVED rhat car and knew all it's quirks and it was on all accounts a solid reliable vehicle unril its untimely death last month (new adult driver next door had an oopsie😬). HOLY XT Batman! 😂😂😂😂 I no longer have to push the gas all the way down. I'm gonna have fun wirh this car. Mainly got it for the 3500 towing capacity. Perfect for lightweight teardrop or similar. I'm excited to have such a fun and powerful but tame vehicle. Cars have come a long way in 15 yrs. I was in denial. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m sorry to hear about your xB, but am glad you’re in such an awesome new vehicle! Thanks for sharing your experience and watching my video! 🙂

[@jonedwards2107]

We got the ‘24 Onyx XT, with the tow package. Upgraded the 4-pin trailer connector to a 7-pin, installed a Redarc trailer brake controller, and purchased a Harbor Freight 10,000 lb equalizer hitch. We picked up a Jayco Jayflight SLX 195 RBW, which is about 3000 lbs dry. We are pushing the limits on towing, but the car just runs with it. Powers right up steep hills, haven’t exceeded 230 degrees oil temp, and water temperature stays in normal range. Pleased as punch with it.

[@brettstone1748]

How are you able to know oil temp? I’ve looked in car data but may not be in the right place. Or my Limited xt doesn’t have it (a real possibility).

[@jonedwards2107]

It displays at the top of the center screen. Real handy.

[@brettstone1748]

@@jonedwards2107 ah, found it. Was able replace one favorite item with the oil temp. Cool! Always something new to be learned with all this tech.

[@jonedwards2107]

I tow, so the oil temp is important. Haven’t gone anywhere near the danger zone, even in the Utah mountains. Running it to Oregon for thanksgiving, going to stay on the interstate for this trip, out of curiosity, I generally run through the Malheur River canyon, and up over the Crater Lake road.

[@italyonedaysoon3224]

2020 Wrx driver on an extended lease. Was hoping that the Turbo was going to show up in the Crosstrex or they were going to announce a Hatch Wrx for 2024. Seems like that won’t be coming to America soon. So I am looking at the Onyx XT. I really like the CVT and Turbo. My previous WRX was a manual but when I got the current one I wanted to be family friendly if anyone needed to borrow it. The family loves the Turbo. I am hoping the CVT Turbo package is just as good in the Onyx. I will be renting an XT for college move in just to be sure it will suit me 😀

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Definitely test drive a turbo Outback before you buy it, but I think they’re great! 🙂

[@dannymcneal]

Regarding the spare tire well, it looks as if a larger tire might be able to occupy that same space. So, is it POSSIBLE to put a complete full-size spare in that well? Thanks for a great rundown!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

A full size should fit just fine since the outback wilderness has a full size spare! Great insight, thanks for adding it! 🙂

[@dannymcneal]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 - I just bought a new 2024 Outback Limited XT yesterday, and while I’m happy to have a space saver over a tire repair kit (which I also have), I’m thinking it would be a nice touch NOT to have to do all that work in a pouring rain OR in the heat of the day. I mean, just changing a tire should suffice, right? I’ll check about ordering another wheel and tire…thanks!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m never actually needed to change a tire on the side of the road, but I would also much prefer just swapping on a full size spare and then sorting it all out at the tire store! I will say sometimes techs will over tighten lug nuts and having a breaker/extension bar might not be a bad idea either. But I’m saying this having not ever thoroughly gone through what’s in my Wilderness set up past the scissor jack and eye bolt hole, lol.

[@dannymcneal]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 - I’ve only had to change a tire twice in my life (I’m 65)-once was in my driveway and the other out on the open road-neither stranded me, because I was prepared. I now carry a nice tire repair kit with all I need to repair a punctured tire. Plus, a VIAIR 88P portable compressor. Except for a massive sidewall puncture, I should be good to go. However, in reading the Quick Start Guide, I did learn something this morning about that space-saver spare tire that might be significant: The space-saver tire cannot be used to replace a front tire. Consequently, if a front tire goes bad, I have to put the rear tire on the front and put the space-saver on the rear. And how’s that gonna work out on the open road with just one jack? All the more reason to replace the space-saver tire with a full-size tire. Also according to the Guide, both the Onyx XT and Wilderness models include a full-size spare. Odd choice by Subaru to include only these two models. I would have thought surely to include the top trims, or perhaps all of the XT models. Hmmm…

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s an awesome tire record! It does sound like you’re as set as you can be. The onyx XT gets the spare because that’s the model the wilderness is “built” off of, as of that really means anything, lol. Your front wheels do 100% of the steering and 80% the braking, that’s why the front needs full size tires. If needed to swap around before you get the full size spare you could likely jack up the same side of the vehicle, or swap the rear with the spare, and then swap that one that came off with the front. 🙂

[@michaelschaefer3124]

For most people it’s a much better car without the turbo, unless you regularly carry heavy loads or pull a trailer. In my opinion, the naturally aspirated, 2.5 is just a beautiful engine. I’ve had that engine in my two Foresters and I’m looking forward to having it in my new Outback.

[@neometalx9]

turbos are fun tho.

[@michaelschaefer3124]

@@neometalx9 never had one but I’m sure that they are..👍🏻

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

If you don’t plan to buy the turbo model, don’t test drive it, especially before the NA 2.5, lol. Thanks for watching and providing good insight. Congrats on getting a new Outback soon!! 🙂

[@michaelschaefer3124]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I enjoyed driving my son’s Camaro SS with the 455 hp engine and in the past I’ve raced motorcycles at Road America. A Subaru Outback with a turbo and a CVT is not going to get my attention. If I need an adrenaline injection I can ride my Harley, but if I have to say at 77 years old my go fast days days are behind me…😁 Thanks for the great reviews👍

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s awesome, and I hear what you’re saying, lol. I recently drove a 455 LT1 Camaro in one of my videos. Those never cease to amaze me at how well a stock V8 can pull. 😍

[@kieran3451]

I'm seriously thinking about an outback for my next vehicle. I currently have a BMW 3series 2017 XDrive. I want to experience owning a Subaru in an Ohio winter! Thanks for a very informative and interesting review!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Definitely go test drive one, or a couple with all the various trim levels. Thanks for watching, and best of luck on whatever you decide! 🙂

[@kieran3451]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I definitely will be test driving one soon! 👍 I'm also looking at a loaded Crosstrek but engine noise may put me off it; and the lack of a turbo 🤔

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

Hello from North Carolina. 2013 Subaru Outback limited here with eyesight. We still love it, but may trade for a new 2024 Subaru since ours has many miles on it ( 150K )

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m glad it’s been serving you guys well all these years! The 2024’s are sweet! Definitely go test drive one. 😁

[@shaid7686]

We chose this over Touring XT and couldn't be more happier, traded for our loaded 2020 Forester Touring due to an unfortunate event, someone scratched our car while trying to park 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mar1video]

I was devastated when I found out they won’t make the 3.6 , 6 cylinder engines. I have 2015 3.6R and I love that engine !

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

It seems a lot of people like the 3.6! I’m looking forward to driving one soon. 🤩

[@AJLeonardo84]

Indeed! In fact if you are considering the non-turbo Outback, then you might as well get the Forester instead.

[@AmboyChamblis]

I have one on order! ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Nice!!! 🙂

[@elliotwave9589]

so i just watched this one... you rev the RPMS to around 2k before the 0-60.. i have a sabaru onxy Xt 2024.. LOVE the car.. but itd be cool to see a 0-60 WITH and WITHOUT the rev.. to see if it makes any difference. i dont think itell go faster.. im just curious if the rev does anything to begin with

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, I always brake rev to show the best time the vehicle could do. That would be interesting to floor it just off of idle! I’ll have to do that sometime, my guess is it would be .5-.7s slower on average. 🤷‍♂️🙂

[@dhrtiwalter8670]

Thinking about buying only wondering about waiting for 2025 for the redesign 🤔 and still deciding on the model maybe the Wilderness or the Touring 🤔 want the smoothest most comfortable ride

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

The redesign could be pushed to 2026, because the Forester redesign will likely happen in 2025. The current gen forester started production a year before the Outback generation, and I doubt Subaru wants those two competing that hard in the same year. Just my speculation. I love my Wilderness overall. I’m unsure the Touring or other trim levels feel any smoother, they’re honestly all quite good and very similar, IMO. 🙂

[@LisaListon-sd4mn]

Considering it.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Definitely test drive one, but also anything else you may have interest in. 🙂

[@wcg66]

My neighbours had a new Forrester XT with a turbo for about 6 months before the engine failed. They retuned it and got a Hyundai. I don’t know what the current turbo reliability is like, but it’s enough to put me off them.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Ouch, that stinks and I understand your concern. 🤕 Personally I would never had owned one of the old EJ 2.0 or 2.5 from the last generation. This current FA24 turbo is built much better and with several issues resolved over the last generation. I own a Turbo Wilderness and love it, 28k all trouble free. But had the engine not been reworked I never would have considered it for my own use. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@wcg66]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 It was definitely the older engine, this was probably 5-7 years ago? They loved the car otherwise though and I think they were quite upset getting rid of it.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, those are all well known to have severe issues and you don’t often see them lasting to even 100k miles unopened, at least in my biased opinion based off of complaints on the forums. This new gen is much improved. But now the current concern is the CVT long term reliability. Although I rarely actually see issues on the forums, I’m not to worried. 🙂

[@yummytummy88]

Is there a turbo edition for the 2024 Subaru Forester? When did the Subaru Outback XT came out? I really like the turbo and needs that extra horse power when taking my family of 4 up the mountain for our annual family apple picking. I had the Honda Civic EX-T and even that edition with the Turbo is not enough to pull us up the mountain comfortablely. I often see other V6 cars and SUV pass me by.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I haven’t heard of anything completely confirmed about the 24 Forester, I sure hope they add a turbo. The Outback XT came out in 2020 with the new 6th gen. 🙂

[@Moondoggy1941]

So when is the big re model for these Outbacks? I am torn between the kinda a base model or the turbo. I want a better blue for these. Rally Blue.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I would assume 2026 with details coming out by the end of this year and early production starting late spring of 2025. Just my best guess based off of how Subaru seems to do things.

[@Declan_Payan]

I’m considering the 2024 Outback Premium for the significantly lower price. Do you think the premium is still worth it?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, if you don’t need the more powerful engine or the extra features I think the Premium is a great bang for your buck! 🙂

[@randischwarz5072]

I think the Premium is a great value. However; I am spoiled and love my toys, hence I drive a '23 Touring XT.

[@MM-yy9ib]

I had a 22 Premium with Package 15. I really liked it, and mpgs were great. But, I traded that in for a 23 Ascent Onyx. Gas was horrible on that thing. Was getting 13 city, 18 highway. But the turbo got me. Didn't use it as I drive slow. Took it back and got a 24 Limited XT in Autumn Green. Getting around 24 city. And that's before break-in. Don't test drive a turbo if you want the 2.5.

[@szelop]

I bought the 2024 Limited Outback XT & I’m trying to adjust to it. I miss my 4Runner terribly. I’m having a bit of buyers remorse.

[@michaelschaefer3124]

Those two are non-competing vehicles. The 4Runner gets about 10 miles per gallon less and costs about $10,000 more. What was your third choice, Prius

[@szelop]

@@michaelschaefer3124 My 2002 4Runner was better on gas than this Subaru seems to be. I keep having to gas up more than I used to. I needed a vehicle with cargo room & I thought the Outback would be ok as I travel a lot. Prius too small. Only reason I didn’t buy another 4Runner is my age & having to climb to get into it. I’m a little short!

[@michaelschaefer3124]

@@szelop just kidding on the Prius…😁 The new 4Runner is rated at 16 mpg city and 19 mpg hwy. Lucky for you that Subarus have good resale value👍

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Those older body style 4Runners are sweet! I’m sorry you’re missing it, I hope the Outback grows on you, or if you do need to make a different decision I hope there’s not much of a financial loss. Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences! 🙂

[@szelop]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thank you! I learned a lot from your video. Yes my 4Runner was exceptional! It’s still in the family & has 167k. I do hope this vehicle grows on me too!

[@Intrepid175a]

Umm, heated seats aren't as warm as they could be???? My 2022 OBP heated seats will absolutely broil my arse if I have them anything above the minimum setting.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s awesome!! Ive never experienced that in any of the Subarus I’ve driven. Surprisingly though my little 23 Miata on the other hand is an arse boiler, lol. 😂

[@minipandora22]

Turbooooooooo 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Pssst sutututu lol. But in reality, I hardly ever have been able to hear my Outback’s turbo and only on a cool quite morning. 😅

[@Cowdog1]

I'm still worried about that tranny. I'm not confident in CVTs yet.

[@geepee4134]

My Limited XT gets 30 mpg on cross-country trip. Unfortunately, that's just one week/year. Orherwise, it struggles to hit 18 mpg in the suburbs driving it gingerly. Had I known, ⁷ have purchased a 4Runner. Thigh extension on driver's seat is the greatest invention. I believe it might be the only sub 50K car today that offers it.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! That mpg around town is unfortunate. 😕 I’m currently putting together a video about average MPG at different speeds in my Wilderness, it’s astonishing how much is can vary. 😬 in todays testing over 20 mile trips at 80mph the whole way it got as bad as 20.6, and another 20 miles half 72mph and half 50mph it averaged 37.4….😂

[@ricardogil66]

Testing a new Subaru Outback with engine under break in from o to 60 ?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

😬

[@lenbri]

What’s thigh-able string? Passenger seat description

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I think I meant the passenger doesn’t get the adjustable thigh bolster that can extend forwards. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@7thheaventruth]

Less gas mileage with the turbo and you have to be on top of your oil change big time also you have to let the turbo warm up for about 1 min before putting in drive that’s a must for the life span of the turbo I went no turbo

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s all very true! Something cool is that these actually use a Garrett name brand turbo. I recently learned that when taking off the bumper a couple weeks ago to install my LED light bar (videos posted if you’re interested).

[@teresaallen3045]

Like spare tire

[@davidwayne9982]

If they put a TURBO on the CROSSTREK-- I'd take one FOR SURE!!!-- but I don't like the underpowered part of the CROSSTREK-- this one (OUTBACK Limited XT).. is GREAT... but I don't know if I need this much.. it's JUST ME.. and although Subarus in general are much easier to work on -- I would love the CROSSTREK-- IF they fix the power issue.

[@MegaGeorge1948]

The fuel consumption of a V6. That 260 HP is not free. The 2.4 L direct injected turbo reliability is yet to be seen compared to the 2.5 L 176 HP version over time.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s all very true! As for reliability I personally would never have owned an older EJ turbo engine. But this current FA series seems to me much improved. I own an OBW and have good confidence in the powertrain because the bigger heavier Ascent has had it for longer with few issues reported on the forums. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@bradh6185]

I tested the Touring XT. The acceleration lag, noisy engine, cabin noise, and rough ride were too much for me.

[@Freddie-gv1yg]

@bradh6185, Everything you mentioned that you did not like about the car was simply not true. I know because I own one.

[@davidwayne9982]

I"ve learned lately that the CVT is GOOD in these- and in Toyotas because they are made IN HOUSE- not by a third party factory.. and the Subaru DOES have THE BEST AWD system on the market- hands down... so I'm torn between THIS, the Crosstrek (although underpowered bigtime), and the MAZDA CX-50!!!

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

You’re right, Subaru seems to make CVTs about as good as anyone from my understanding as well. Definitely test drive the CX-50. I thought they looked cool and am happy you can get a turbo with a 6 speed auto, but the interior dimensions I recall being a bit weird with its wide low stance.

[@1Springloaded]

👍🏻

[@tronpapadop6461]

Needs more front storage

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s for sure!

[@Doc1855]

Great review, but as you know that standard black interior has been standard for 34 years 🤮

[@Freddie-gv1yg]

No car is good looking with black interior. NONE! The black interior also makes it hot in the summer.

[@dhrtiwalter8670]

You don’t like the nonfunctional cladding or the color 😂

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

lol, speaking of cladding I just reviewed a crosstrek wilderness. And I feel the need to put out a dislike/issue video about it soon, which I’ll speak to the cladding. 😅

[@jeffmorse645]

I live at 200' elevation and its just me in a vehicle 99% of the time, so I don't need the turbo. I own a 2021 Legacy Touring XT and wish I'd gotten a Limited with the naturally aspirated engine. I'm not sure if the current year Outback XT has a differently calibrated engine/CVT, but I dislike the one on my car. The most uneven, difficult to modulate power delivery of any car I've ever driven. Its almost impossible to accelerate smoothly unless I'm driving like a granny. Anything from medium throttle on seems to confuse the CVT and it slightly jerks back and forth and does its hard fake shifts. I've spoken with the service manager several times in the two years I've owned it and get the same answer - "working as intended", no updates or service advisories for it. They gave me an Outback loaner once with the base engine and it was like night and day - totally smooth and "happy" with the CVT.

[@Doc1855]

You must go to Cascade Subaru in Wenatchee, WA. We have a problem with our Outback and took our Subie back for 3 years and they never found the problem with the horn honking for no reason

[@jeffmorse645]

@@Doc1855 Courtesy Subaru in Chico, CA. I can't really blame them - their diagnostic equipment showed it working to factory specs and there weren't any updates/service bulletins from Subaru regarding it. I've watched other reviews regarding that engine in both the Legacy and Outback XT models ( Micah Muzio of Kelley Blue Book in particular) and they've noticed it too.

[@Doc1855]

@@jeffmorse645 Our Forester jerks sometimes like it’s hunting for a “gear”. Cascade Subaru in Wenatchee, WA service department is so bad that most customers take their Subie’s to an outside repair shop (H&D auto), which works exclusively on Subaru’s. Our Outback has only 28K miles and our Forester has only 11K miles, so our mechanic only does routine maintenance.

[@MM-yy9ib]

My 2022 2.5 Premium did that as well.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m sorry to hear that. I personally usually drive like a granny and do mostly highway in my turbo Outback so it often feels very smooth. But between the CVT and the sometimes surgy boost quickly ramping up causing high low end torque they certainly can feel as you’ve described in your Legacy. 😢

[@wardellward]

The turbo is very quiet

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah you’re right, I think I’ve only heard my own like twice on a cold quiet morning lol. 😂

[@billmoore1337]

Please slow down with the camera movement and your description. You made me dizzy.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I appreciate your suggestions, thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Davan514]

Phenomenal?? Windshield cracking, loosing oil by the pan, spongy suspension. Come on, good car but far from perfection. Good for grocery but not for sporty driving. I have an XT.

[@joeortel7669]

Get all your ideas from (JEEP)?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Sorry, I don’t follow? 🤔

[@devildog5354]

Be better with a 'good' 6MT...

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Seriously! I wish the WRX 6 speed was offered. 😎

[@teresaallen3045]

No gray for me i won't buy it

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

Eewwww CVT

[@rickrolled2691]

ugh, thats the "big" engine.....

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, lol. The powerful engine is the smaller turbo 2.4. 😂 But it’s pretty stout for what it is!

[@teresaallen3045]

Stop making so much gray shit i so tired seeing grays in side and out enough greens browns colors no grays

[@DanielField2023]

There are no differences from 2023 to 2024 to the exterior. there are too much black plastic around the car to use 303 Tire Coating Protectant I stay with my 2020 who as 3k only. I can wait for 2025 . The front of the grille it's too big compare the 2020 Outback 2020.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I hear you. I’m also interested to see what Subaru does for the next generation! 🙂

[@ThomasBeenAnderson]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208, you might be shocked but it will look nearly identical to the current one. Subaru has hardly ever done anything drastical to the exterior designs of their vehicles.. will be glad to be wrong...

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

It’s just been confirmed the new generation will have a 93% black plastic cladding exterior…. 😲😉

[@ThomasBeenAnderson]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 That doesn't sound very attractive.... I guess we are going to have to wait to see what it is going to look like when this thing is out

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s for sure, I’m of course joking about the cladding percentage but time will tell. 😅