4 WORST And 6 BEST Things About The 2024 Subaru Outback

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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:38 - No hybrid
1:14 - Tech
2:21 - Looks
3:48 - Price
GOOD:
4:23 - Standard AWD
5:01 - Trunk Space
6:05 - Driving Experience
7:17 - Rear Seats
8:06 - Towing
9:07 - Luxuries
10:19 - Little things
11:10 - Duo Drive

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! What do you think of the Subaru Outback?

[@sansinutube]

How much of a difference in cabin quietness and ride quality between the touring and the wilderness? Is the wilderness noisier because of the all terrain tires and extra ride height?

[@tomfilipiak3511]

I talked to a wilderness owner,and he said no noise problem driving on the road from Chicago 100 miles into Indiana,I asked the same question,when Isaw those heavy treaded Yokahamma tire,he said no problem!

[@YeliahNivek]

What’s with not wearing the seatbelt properly? That’ll shred your internal organs and do nothing for your upper body in a crash 11:46

[@natecurrier]

We just picked up a 24 Outback Touring XT, in Cosmic Blue and it’s great. It’s not exciting. But for us, it checks all the boxes. This is our 8th Subaru. I tried branching out and drove a Q5 Prestige, X3 M40i, XC60 Ultimate, V60 XC Ultimate, NX Luxury, 4R Limited, GX Premium Plus and a Forester Touring. For the money, this won hands down. We got about $4,500 off MSRP and 1.9% for 48mo. Nothing else I drove comes close, dollar for dollar.

[@dwnshft]

hard to argue with that!

[@vjbroandthirdy]

How do you even get those discounts? A friend is moving to the states and she doesn’t know anyone and she read that you guys get those discounts. Unheard of in Canada

[@natecurrier]

@@vjbroandthirdy VIP discount with Subaru (we have a bestie that’s an employee). There’s some excellent deals to be had around here though!

[@vjbroandthirdy]

@@natecurrier thanks. She wanted to get one the Wilderness and with that discount. Just wow

[@marklytle7829]

What was your out the door price?

[@user-sn1lu5yi6r]

Some of us don't want a full digital dash display. Personally, I am very pleased and content with the traditional display in my 2024 WRX.

[@charliefarrar7149]

That they don't have a hybrid is definitely NOT a drawback

[@cgm2li]

This is the Touring addition, which is the highest trim level! I have the Limited XT, which is a happy price medium and you get the same Turbo engine, suspension and leather interior and safety features. Lacks front view camera, rear view mirror camera, cooling seats, heated steering wheel, and electric fold down mirrors. It is a joy to drive and on long trips it gets you to where you are going relaxed, and feeling less fatigued! First Subaru and I’m incredibly impressed.

[@chrisb9478]

It’s an awesome family car, especially the XT’s, it’s sleeper quick. Safe, roomy, drives great, good mpg.

[@dwnshft]

It really impressed me!

[@george-ng5gj]

On my 4th Subaru - it just works. Started with an 05 WRX wagon and now with an Outback Wilderness

[@dwnshft]

sweet!

[@tomfilipiak3511]

2006,2015,2220,Outback’s,Great cars!!!just to much cladding!

[@haroldclark1787]

Great review! You guys are totally groovy. Nice work!

[@mytige20V]

I really enjoy my 2023 Outback Premium. At about $15k after trading in my Hyundai Sonata Limited with 35k miles it was a decent price. The only complaint is the 2.5L NA boxer engine accelerates on par with my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.5L NA engine. I really like the cloth seats and safety features, except I wish it came with RAB assist to stop me from backing into things (yes I have done it). My daughter bought a 2023 Limited CPO with 3500 miles and it's features are excellent with driver awareness, heated steering wheel, Leather Seats and a host of other options. She also traded in a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited on the CPO Outback. Before trade-in the list was $37,500 and with a $7000 trade-in out the door was around $30,500 which is lot lower than the original sticker of $41,334. You just have to love the Outback. My recommendation is to extend the warranty before the 3year 36,,000 mile warranty is up. Just shop around to cover the expensive electronics in the Outback!

[@stinkenstine]

I have a 2023 Touring edition and I love it! My dislikes are some cheap interior plastics and around the shifter. It scratches too easy. The resolution on the cameras are terrible. The backup camera on my 2017 STI & my 2021 Crosstrek were way better. Not sure why. Other than that, I love the look of the outback. Not boring at all. The comfort & drive is amazing and luxurious with the reassurance of knowing that I can get through snow or gravel with ease is peace of mind and why I’m on my 5th Subaru

[@johneason6540]

Hi I own a 2024 outback wilderness, 2 weeks old. Drove from Tucson to Phoenix 204 miles round trip. Avg 34.4 mpg

[@spol1622]

Going 45 mph?

[@randyreynolds1045]

The best car I have ever had❤

[@minnybiker4505]

Hello Wisconsin! I love my 23 limited. Kinda wish i got the turbo, but 25 mpg was bad enough already. Wish they had a hybrid version... hopefully soon. It's not a beautiful car (although, the Dark Mahogany Pearl color i got is gorgeous), but it's very practical, capable, comfortable, quiet, and hopefully proves reliable. Seems to be a good value from base to limited/onyx. Beyond that, gets a bit expensive. Also, I think the physical gauges are elegant, and digital dashboards look a little too cartoony... happy with the gauge cluster.

[@ItsTheSidJ]

Fun Facts: Subaru considers the Outback as the second largest vehicle it manufactures, right behind the Ascent The review view mirror camera is so good, that Lexus uses it in its NX, thanks to the partnership between Subaru & Toyota 😉

[@MB-qr6et]

I love my Outbacks, but can honestly say, I'm not going to buy another until Subaru tones down the cladding... It's just too much for my liking. I prefer simple, clean exterior lines

[@Car_conversati0nz]

I agree with you. Try the Ascent, you don’t get that much cladding, only on the parts that you don’t even notice

[@66cotter]

I bought a 2023 like this (called Premier XT in Canada) in this colour but black Nappa leather interior. Had it a week and love it. Couple of gripes for me is NO rain sensing wipers, which is a big one. Another is the Canadian version doesn't have TPMS sensors, yet the American one does. Makes no sense. But the ride is excellent, along with the power. It's actually faster to 60mph than my Dodge Durango RT (5.7 Hemi) was, without the high fuel bill.

[@davidwayne9982]

I HATE all the so called SAFETY BS--- it's TOO damn distracting and if a person can't drive their own vehicle safely- they have NO BUSINESS on the road... PERIOD!!! It's a crock-- in ALL vehicles- nothing against Subaru- but ALL vehicles have FAR too much tech BS!!!

[@mando1337]

The interior is great, the leather seats are super comfy and the amount space on the rear bench is way more than I expected it to be. You didn't mention the rear seats can be slightly adjusted which is amazing feat for long roadtrips. Boot space is also bigger than I thought it would be. I have a "boot testing kit" which consists of 2 removal boxes and 1 suitcase. I was able to put them in configurations no other estate/wagon was able to accomodate them. I don't like the facelift though, I much prefer the last year model and the front bumper was better designed. That plastic finish most people complain about? It's a blessing in disguise when you go and do some offroading or live in rural area. Would you rather scratch and damage that plastic or a shiny and polished bumper?

[@StarlancerAstro]

I love my wilderness, it great for snow, love the interior and it scoots pretty damn good

[@lauriealmy7073]

I own a 2023 Outback Touring w/turbo. In general I really like the Outback vs the Forester Touring I traded in in order to get the turbo. Three things that really irritate me are 1. The gear shifter is in the way when trying to enter a destination into the GPS, 2. Same with the location of the plug-ins for your USB cables, and 3. Opening the storage space in the center is a pain and it's hard to see what's there. One thing I like that the 2021 Forester didn't have is easy access to the A button. It's right there on the dash and not hidden in the dark recesses under the dash. IMO my Outback handles better than the Forester too. I can handle the gas mileage so I'm basically a happy camper and will probably keep my Outback for several years.

[@brucekalter4206]

It's got a lot going for it... my biggest issue with it is that it's a $45K car that *LOOKS* like it costs maybe $35K. All that black cladding & frumpy front end just make it look so downmarket. And the wonky "tablet" based HVAC... ugh. Just my opinion, of course.

[@boozsh]

I don't necessarily have an issue with the cladding for lower trims, but it's a downer for the premium levels. It will fade and look like dog water.

[@lauriealmy7073]

I hate all that cladding too which is why I got the dark grey Outback so that the black cladding just blends in.

[@suespony]

You mentioned you would go with the wilderness, but I am wondering if that model has all the same options available?

[@Tobiasum81]

Hello, Thank you for the video. How long does the Subaru take from zero to 100 kilometers per hour? Thank you!

[@66cotter]

Some reviewers are seeing 5.7 to 5.9 0 to 60mph

[@nyrocks5580]

I test drove an Outback Touring XT yesterday and while I really liked it in almost every way, the brakes were extremely disappointing. Spongy, no real grab, and the pedal went to the floor at stop signs and lights. We have a 22 Legacy Limited XT which has pretty good brakes and the acceleration feels more responsive.

[@Car_conversati0nz]

10:38 I really like how they include cubbies in the dash, but Toyota includes a USB port which i would like to see Subaru do

[@skyeblu7170]

I love my 2018 Outback! It is fun to drive and extremely comfortable, even on long road trips. I test drove the new model and it was floaty and definitely not fun to drive. "Rides like a buick" is a big negative for me. As is the ridiculous touchscreen display. Subaru please bring back some physical buttons and go back to a smaller touchscreen display. I have owned 4 Subarus but am reluctantly thinking of looking at other brands.

[@sansinutube]

How much of a difference in cabin quietness and ride quality between the touring and the wilderness? Is the wilderness noisier because of the all terrain tires and extra ride height?

[@dwnshft]

haven't driven the wilderness so can't totally say, sorry

[@davidhoffmann2610]

The Wilderness is slight louder and the CVT transmission is slightly different. You need to try both to see what you like more.

[@philipphanslovsky5101]

Outback is high on our list. We are looking for wagon (Outback still kind of fits but might be an SUV). All other options for wagons in the US are in the luxury segment, which is a bit frustrating.

[@YuriCherio]

A small correction to the 6:48 statement about Ascent having more clearance than Outback. Both subies have the same clearance of 8.7 inches.

[@tomfilipiak3511]

What are the different suspensions systems on a Subaru Outback!

[@javion56]

I just purchased a 2024 Subaru outback premium comfortable ride but I do not like the stop and start that Subaru has added on

[@sharoncohen6710]

I purchased a 2024 Outback Touring XT in magnetite to replace a 2010 Outback with the 3.6 liter engine which we have put 221,000+ miles on. Love the handling but it’s only getting about 18 MPG on the turbocharged booster engine and I do not have a heavy foot. It is great to drive in bad weather (snow) so it is perfect for ski trips. We also enjoy the puddle lights that show the Subaru logo - not necessary but very helpful at night and very cool poking. The most annoying feature is the auto stop which quickly became the automatically turn it off button. The on screen display is sluggish&0 & a lot of features are buried in the layers of icons.

[@craigo2142]

I could get used to the huge screen but w/o a hybrid option it would be no sale. And, 45K seems high even for top trim.

[@dwnshft]

Yep totally fair 💯

[@alexandradykast1093]

Is there a CD player as an option?

[@lauriealmy7073]

Yes.

[@DielectricFailure]

*I just got a 2020 Outback Premium XT. I’ve always been a truck/SUV guy but I love this car. Smooth ride, good performance and excellent features which make long trips more comfortable. ❤ I’m looking forward to getting a new one within the next 2 or 3 years.*

[@dwnshft]

Nice, enjoy!

[@user-un1lr3wr7c]

Does 2024 ouback quite when you driving on the highway?

[@dwnshft]

Yes 👍

[@user-un1lr3wr7c]

@@dwnshft I see they have 3000+ off. I am interested the touring XT. I like the brown leather interior and the cool fan seat

[@davidwayne9982]

It does LOOK like better quality- and the engine doesn't sound "tinny" and cheap any more-- and as to the sunroof-- they can KEEP those stupid things-- NO ONE needs a damn hole in their roof to become a leak later- and they ALWAYS DO. BUT- one thing you didn't mention- these are the SAFEST too-- in crash tests - you can pretty much ALWAYS walk away from accidents in these compared to AnY other vehicle. I wish the CROSSTREK were made this good- with the turbo-- and I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@billjanis6328]

Toyota is kicking their ass because Subaru should’ve made that a hybrid. I have no idea what they’re doing.

[@glockandmossberg]

guys...great video! the subie playbook like the volvo(b4 the chinese bought out the swedish) if it isnt broke style/design ,dont fix it! i am the proud owner of 2016 3.6L 268hp born in "15($37,911)sticker or the 2024 2.4 @45k as advertised today. other than brakes & oil changes...it has performed Flawlessly. internal Combustion v Electric? if want to Own a car for a decade or more this is your vehicle.If you are a turning over vehicles2/3 yrs Leasing the Hybrids. Biden's predictions about All Electric are Xanadu...

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

no mention of dying batteries or self destructing windshields? nice review.

[@danielrn133]

You need your woobie?

[@BinhMinh-gt8gw]

If u care about mpg then Subaru isnt for u. With regard to value and ride quality, Subaru is hard to beat. U would surely appreciate that sAWD when driving in the rain, the quality of ride was amazing for me.

[@artistcarter7657]

When you’re able to drive it like a bad out of hell and crash it i mean it saved my life

[@edwelty]

I love the cladding and the look of the car

[@samb8996]

Your Grandmother called and she wants her station wagon back

[@cacaulaymulkin7724]

I CANNOT stand digital touch screen displays in cars.... Guess I will be buying vintage cars until this horrible trend dies.

[@brianhind6149]

The Subaru's are great. The problem is they ALL have a CVT operated drive train. I want a real gearbox for the drivetrain....not a snowmobile drive system. Who ever dreamed up those systems must have designed sewing machines.

[@davidwayne9982]

If I'm going $40 k or up- I'm getting a MAZDA CX-50 MUCH nicer styling and quality FAR better.. in every way!!! AND- I watched it test by Sarah-N-Tune and it outdid most all others- and she does NOT "baby"a car through it's tests when she does them.. it WORKED.

[@fiskeflax4894]

A kid talking about a mans car. Repeating specs that anyone can pull from the net and not having a clue of why and for whom this is a wonderful car.

[@humbolt45]

Why someone who lives & drives in snow country ( snow levels over 150") and whines about MPG deserves no sympathy from me. This vehicle will get you to your destination. And NO...Wisconsin is not big snow country.

[@rl1443]

Why does Paolo wear the seatbelt wrong (with the shoulder strap under his armpit)? it's not safe, and a poor example for a so-called "car expert."

[@alengreen589]

if you want low performance, AWD and older tec.? thats a good car.

[@danielrn133]

It has wireless apple CarPlay and android. All the safety stuff. What is the "older tec"? you are talking about? Also what does "low performance" mean?

[@tomfilipiak3511]

Stay away,from Turbos 4 cylinder engines get beat up,fact!!!

[@ronaldvitulli3479]

Toyota back up camera is trash

[@shaneandersen1316]

The Us version of the Outback is fugly. Thank goodness we get the Japaneses based model in Australia.

[@user-sn1lu5yi6r]

Drive the Forester with the ancient, slow, harsh and unresponsive 2.5L Boxer 4 cylinder versus the Outback 2.4XT equipped model with 80 more horsepower and more than 100ft lbs of torque and you will clearly see, feel and experience why the Outback is worth the extra beans. The 2.5 boxer is nothing short of ancient (despite having direct fuel injection), loud under acceleration and simply irratating to drive. It's dreadfully slow , loud and prone to NVH issues, especially in clod climates. It's just plain bad.

[@minnybiker4505]

I have the 2.5... it's not that bad. For the money saved and the better fuel economy, the drawbacks you mention (noisier and slower) are not the end of the world. Is the turbo better? Yes, in some ways. But it's also out of reach for many budgets. The 2.5 option helped me afford this great vehicle and enjoy all the other wonderful aspects.

[@tomfilipiak3511]

The basic 2.5 is great,if you want speed,,apply at NASCAR!

[@user-sn1lu5yi6r]

@@tomfilipiak3511 Great ??? Lol Evidently, your standards are pretty low.

[@user-sn1lu5yi6r]

@tomfilipiak3511 Harsh, loud, slow and unresponsive. But if you want better......you need Nascar ??? You're a retatd.

[@ryanmichaelmurphy572]

I was enjoying this review until it got low-key homophobic around 15:20. Wish you bros the best, but please do better and don’t alienate your audience.

[@ryanmichaelmurphy572]

Literally, homophobia in a Subaru review. Who do you think buys these? 😂

[@dwnshft]

Was there something we said specifically? We’ve got nothing but love for the community 💜 so if there’s something we’re saying that we don’t realize is offensive please let us know what that is so we can address it for the future

[@tomfilipiak3511]

The 2.5 is more than enough,that 4 cylinder with that turbo ,is asking for trouble,I got 32 miles to the gallon,3 adults,packed to the brim,with a car top carrier,loaded,it is great!Just bought my 4 th outback,2024,premium ,if you would of told this 75 year old greaser ,that I would be driving a 4 cylinder Japanese car when I was 75,I would of told you, you were nuts!

[@Dixler683]

@@ryanmichaelmurphy572….it seems like this is the vehicle of choice for the lesbian community. Regarding your statement about low key homophobia I believe you are just trying to cause trouble, I saw none because there was none. Stop bullying just to fit your political agenda.