2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness - BETTER Than The New Forester?

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

I've always been indifferent to Subaru's but they have really stepped up their game. Nice looking car and great review.

[@703Speed]

Agreed

[@LetsGo_Brandon]

Subaru is designed to tackle Japanese mountains and winters 😂 Catch up, American.

[@rlathamable]

Very comprehensive and helpful review. Considering an Outback this presentation may have sold me !

[@dbunch904]

Picking up my 2024 OBW tomorrow! Can’t wait to get rid of this 4Runner 😂

[@703Speed]

What year is the 4Runner and what do you not like about it?

[@dbunch904]

@@703Speed2024 TRD Pro. Although it is a great reliable vehicle and amazing off road, it’s just miserable to drive on road. It’s heavy, boxy, slow, and catches all of the wind here in South Dakota. The OBW is already light years more enjoyable.

[@703Speed]

@@dbunch904 Have you picked up the OBW?

[@dbunch904]

@@703Speedyep! Picked it up yesterday. And it actually ended up being a 2025, although there is no difference between it and the 2024.

[@703Speed]

@@dbunch904 Correct

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Kenny! I have never really looked too hard at a Subie before and I really do like this car with this trim. For sure would have to have a sunroof though. Excellent job as always and hope that you are doing great!

[@703Speed]

Definitely need a sunroof. Hope you are doing well as well

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Great review. This or the Onyx XT would be the trim level I would consider. I am hoping the 2026 OBW will come with a 360 degree camera system!

[@703Speed]

I like the Onyx XT too! The 26' definitely needs a 360 camera system

[@RareGenXer]

Likely it will have that feature along with being $3,000 to $5,000 more expensive.

[@lynchcreekmuzzy5759]

If you are wanting a Turbo Outback...then easy choice. BUT if you want 2.5L, then Forester is Best option. The 2025 Forester removed the potential big problem with TCV valve.

[@michaelduncan4781]

We have a 23 and have yet to be disappointed.

[@hollybirge4087]

I have a geyser blue Crosstrek Wilderness. Wilderness is the best trim, and geyser blue is the best color

[@703Speed]

Geyser blue just works very well with the Wilderness trim levels

[@tanyashaw888]

Can't wait to drive this beauty myself❤❤

[@Offensively-normal]

Nice look at the outback. If I didn't know something about it, I do now. 😎

[@703Speed]

🙏

[@hike_fish_paddle]

Looking to get a green one this weekend :)

[@johnfarel3152]

I traded my 2022 premium outback for the 2025 wilderness. To me the wilderness looks so different. But I guess if you’ve had a wilderness for 4 years you might feel differently that it needs a refresh. I kind of wonder if Subaru will wait until 2027 to refresh the wilderness since the did not update the forester wilderness yet for 2025

[@Ken-vt2yx]

Great job. Terrific detail on the features of the OBW. It would be nice to know the RPMs at different highway speeds up to 80 MPH compared to the OBT.

[@msneb23]

I have a 2025 OBW and see about 2k rpm at 80mph (at around 6k ft). This is my first CVT, but my previous AT and MT are usually around 3k rpm at that speed. Hope that’s helpful!

[@Ken-vt2yx]

Very helpful information. Thank you!

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Terrific job & I would rather buy this vehicle.

[@703Speed]

Did you change your profile pic bro?

[@MaxwellBenson80]

Sick lesbaru! Great review, very thorough!!

[@lukiw7044]

I would use it in light off road, becouse it's AWD Subaru. Great review. Greetings

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Fantastic job Kenny.

[@703Speed]

Thanks man

[@michaelgrow8630]

Nice looking vehicle. Presentation was totally understandable. Thumbs up. Peace bro.

[@703Speed]

Thank you for the continued support Michael

[@lisamueller6684]

Refresh on the grill was in 2024.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Yup. My 24 was built 05-24 I’m guessing I got the last of that production run.

[@703Speed]

Yes, front grille and fascia and rear fascia. I’m thinking they need to update the lights (even tho they look good) and tech w/360 camera system and maybe parking sensors too

[@bkstarkey]

Time for a refresh? Best thing they did was refresh the rear end of their cars a couple years back. Please. No. Those taillights make it look so much better.

[@703Speed]

These taillights do look great

[@peepeechowmein-vh5uy]

just test drove , super car

[@ИгорьЛаншаков-к3л]

Как всегда интересный и очень подробный ролик. Спасибо!

[@setoman1]

Whoa whoa whoa! You skipped a VERY important point. You cannot turn off the auto start/stop permanently. Big deal to some people.

[@11Bravo84]

I have a 2025 wilderness outback in yes you can turn off the auto stop start

[@setoman1]

@@11Bravo84 No, you can’t. You can only temporarily pause it.

[@11Bravo84]

@@setoman1 you’re right, you have to push a little button every time you start it on the screen. I can live with that.

[@kyleecarroll]

@@setoman1 That I am aware of, there is literally no auto start/stop offered by anyone that can be permanently disabled. You can only temporarily disable. At least not from the factory.

[@keystonedaytrip238]

You personally can eliminate it - permanently with a plug n play harness

[@Zanderthelab]

What about remote start??

[@BigStevo_6]

That alone is a deal breaker. For shame.

[@Zanderthelab]

@ I know I wish it had it on the key fob! I don’t understand why some companies don’t do that.

[@dgunearthed7859]

Its on their app, right?

[@Zanderthelab]

@@dgunearthed7859 yes, but I thought you could get a fob for it too.

[@msneb23]

@@dgunearthed7859Yes, you can remote start from the app.

[@lewisvang1927]

waiting for the hybrid.....

[@setoman1]

What? The Wilderness has WORSE handling? I’ve owned an Outback Touring XT and it handled like absolute trash. Wilderness should be better with the stiffer suspension.

[@703Speed]

Wilderness is built for off road, not handling. The other Outbacks (IMO) handle better on road

[@setoman1]

@@703Speed Hmm. If you say so. I will test drive one this weekend. I’m hoping that we differ in our idea of what “better” means. Because I really want one!

[@setoman1]

@@703Speed I test drove it. I think your conclusion is correct, but I want to add another angle (pun intended) to the topic. Despite leaning over more, I feel like it can make sharper turns without losing traction at the front end. I feel less comfortable, but more confident taking corners, if that makes any sense.

[@MrRockyko]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥊

[@703Speed]

👊👊

[@MrRockyko]

@@703Speed come on get to 100,000👍

[@703Speed]

@@MrRockyko Working on it. Harder than I expected it to be, but we're on the way

[@MrRockyko]

@@703Speed I no you are 👍

[@Sticks1680]

Hey genius. Its not a 25

[@mangrummomx3]

Yes it is. I have been looking to buy. This is definitely a 2025. A 2024 has a smaller touch screen, which I like, bad manual knobs for a/c, and no turbo available so it is 182 hp vs 260 on this 2025

[@ricklewis5804]

Wilderness trim only comes with the 2.4 turbo and all late model outback’s have the same 11 inch touchscreen.

[@Ultra54able]

Does it have CarPlay?

[@kerplunk38880]

Turbo + CVT = NO. These are going to be expensive when they break. And they will break. The CVT's aren't really repairable and they are from $11,000 - $13,000 to replace.

[@ImTheCheeseWizard]

The cvt in this is the one that drives the ascent around, it's chain driven and built to work a lot harder than it will have to in an outback. Importantly the outback weighs 700 pounds less.

[@kerplunk38880]

@@ImTheCheeseWizard And it is still an unreliable CVT created only to increase the profit margin for automakers

[@MaJaGa86]

Source: Trust Me Bro

[@kerplunk38880]

@@MaJaGa86 ​​⁠Source: My personal vehicle and thousands of other owners

[@MaJaGa86]

@@kerplunk38880 So you do not own a Wilderness, correct? Glad we got that cleared up!

[@avyua]

forester is better... it has 360 camera

[@703Speed]

The new one does, yes

[@timflaherty2731]

Why are you yelling and talking in a used car salesman voice? Just talk calmly and project confidence.

[@Offensively-normal]

I don't think he needs your advice. If you don't care for his style go elsewhere. Better yet start you own chanal so you can show him how it's done. Or better yet open up a reviewer School. You can teach your impressive skills to everybody.

[@703Speed]

@@Offensively-normal Thank you for backing me up :)

[@michaelstarr1285]

Just remember when you buy a vehicle it is headed in one direction..... Eventually to the junk yard.

[@cnote52go]

Loose the bronze trim! It’s tacky

[@hunnydipz9786]

No.

[@TrulyAWinner]

Nope!

[@ricklewis5804]

Agree, tacky.

[@dgunearthed7859]

​@@ricklewis5804agree gross lol

[@geraldf.1222]

OCTOBER 01, 2024 "TO HELL WITH KAMALA HARRIS!"

[@dgunearthed7859]

You realize these sub owners are usually libs right? Everything doesn't have to be political. Not say8mg I disagree w you but I thought our side had more self control.

[@Offensively-normal]

Nice look at the outback. If I didn't know something about it, I do now. 😎