2020 Subaru Outback XMode Offroad and Snow Test

Ryan takes the 2020 Subaru Outback Touring edition on the Rock Trail offroad course to see how well Symmetrical All Wheel Drive with X Mode performs. Then it's off to higher elevations to test how it works in tricky, icy snow.
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Production Note: The access road to our most challenging off-road element, the Cross-Cut Climb, is unfortunately closed for the season. (Blocked by a 20-foot pile of snow with the connector only open for skiing and snowmobiles through the spring.)
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[@reconeix]

I'm a fan of Subaru - great test of the Outback in multiple terrains and conditions. I learned a few things from you about off-road driving - great job!

[@PeatyR]

Great demonstration thanks! Pretty amazing for stock tires. People in the snow belt smart enough to fit true snows should be good to go. We know it's all about the tires in these conditions but this is definitely next level stuff.

[@rams3955]

With a decent awd system all seasons will pretty much handle any snow unless it's like a foot deep

[@PeatyR]

@@rams3955 While it may, pretty much handle snow, as shown by the video, there is no substitute for dedicated snows.You will stop , go and turn way better. Dedicated snows will even handle icy conditions better. I have a second set of wheels for winter for two of my 4 Subaru's . One is a 2001 Forester Auto with no real fancy systems. It's a beast in the snow. In a snow storm it will out handle my 2013 Outback, 2010 Legacy 3.6R or 2019 Impreza with All Seasons.

[@rams3955]

@@PeatyR yes dedicated snow tires will be better but as someone who lives in upstate NY and has gone thru many a winters with 2wd and all seasons u don't really need them unless you suck at driving lol. And it's just a pain and expensive to swap tires out 2x a year

[@PeatyR]

@@rams3955 I grew up in the snow belt too, also lived though only having RWD and survived. I think it's smarter to have snows. Some of us think it's worth the effort. I swap my own tires. It's not just about the winter but in the summer I can have summer rubber which is better than All seasons. The problem is it's people that aren't good drivers but think they are that end up in trouble. Here in KS we get 2 inches of snow and people freak out and you don't have enough fingers to count the SUV's spun out in the median on the way to work.

[@36736fps]

This testing mostly tells me the standard all season tires are crap in snow and ice. That is why I would get Blizzacks or X-ice for winter driving.

[@jam3201]

Outback is my favorite Subaru!!! 😄👌

[@colechapman6976]

What I love about the Outback is that it's just as comfortable on the highway as it is on deep snow and rocky terrain. It really is very versatile and the 8.7-inch ground clearance is really wonderful since it's both not so tall like SUVs where they are hard to get into and out of and it is not so low that it can't clear a couple inches of snow. Truly a great all-around vehicle

[@Aikynbreusov]

Then that means you have never driven a Lexus RX350 or GX460 or LX570.....or any other Lexus models.... I highly recommend you to try a Lexus

[@jamespostle6894]

@@Aikynbreusov not getting nearly as much for your money.

[@matthewjohnson1211]

The Outback was the BOSS up the rocky hill and it wasn’t even the turbo! That being said -there’s no end to “tech-bling” assault -why put something like x-mode and traction control somewhere that takes time to get to!? Having an actual button that you can push when needed was perfect..

[@devin5586]

There is quick ways to get to them, just like a touch of a button.

[@Hikermike56]

you do not have to go through so many screens along the top of the display you can have it there always

[@matthewjohnson1211]

Listen...I’m sure it works (as long as something over course of the head unit’s life doesn’t malfunction) -I just prefer the easy and simplicity of a button..

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

mate awesome a practical real world test, its all-about using commonsense...its awesome for what it is...not a land cruiser or range but bloody handy car wheel drive (TM)

[@matthiasrebisch2253]

I like it!well done, nice video!and I could learn something.thanks!

[@The333Wanderer]

The tires Subaru provides with its cars are truly street tires. All season ratings do not mean what you think they mean.

[@heidiq2777]

Great video! Questions: how does the 2020 Outback's X-mode compare to the 2017 model? If you had to air down the tires, to what psi would you decrease to?

[@DEEFIR]

This was refreshingly informative!

[@Max-xl9qv]

- Engineers: let's put the MINIMUM speed limit of hill descent mode @1 mile per hour. - Captain Slow: That is NOT slow enough!

[@titomartinez7185]

If you steer the wheels left and right you get out of snow easily probably first or second try.

[@SalemCBR1]

Whats that burning smell when I push my outback a bit? X mode braking?

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

So what does TC do in comparison to Xmode ? what is the best combination , used together ?

[@chibbert1246]

What is the front camera option called?

[@tpolerex7282]

Curious, did you re-engage the traction control for the exit off the meadow up the trail or leave it off? It seems there was more wheel spin than it would normally allow if it was on. Thanks!

[@drivingsports]

I'm pretty sure traction control was not disabled at that point.

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

That overhangs ruin all. Why couldn't there be an option to choose a more trail-capable bumpers especially for a crossover with some light off-road marketing. Like VW did with one of iterations of the Tiguan or Chevy with the newest Tahoe Z71.

[@chillbeach7322]

POV: We need to have a trim on the 2021 Outback that does not impose going through a touch screen menu deep dive to activate | deactivate modes & essential functions. IMHO physical buttons and a minimal info screen are way better to ensure that the driver is able to optimally operate the vehicle. Also, that screen is a potential single point of failure; no screen, no controls, game over VS a cracked plastic button that you can replace (or MacGyver if you have to) yet still keep on going with your adventures. Last, if you're in the beauty of the mountains, the best entertainment is the amazing beauty of nature, no need for a giant "infotainment" screen. Don't get me wrong, tech is awesome but not when its features negate the intended benefits of the whole it is part of.

[@c_b5060]

Great insight about the single point of failure. No screen, no controls, game over! Now that you've made me aware of that design flaw, I'm rethinking my choice of my next new vehicle. Why don't car manufactures understand this?

[@MrFoxracingred]

Technology is just to much. Big screen cool, dual climate cool but adaptive cruise, traction control even lane assist I don't really want or need

[@floppinfish]

Late to the party. Also tech gets outdated so fast. So something that looked cool today. Will like dated tomorrow. Love actual buttons.

[@adrianhrusca4067]

They are "forced" by the trend/ competition/ market...even though Subaru has a special type of customers...they should stick to their style. I think Forester kept more of a functional inside...The sad thing is that in Europe they come "only" with the 169/ 150 hp, gasoline...below even aspirated 2.5 Mazda, which has around 190.

[@GGMan]

Very good video and nice tip about breaking "quickly", to hold vehicle in place before putting into 2nd gear (did not know you could do that on Subaru). 👍

[@Endurorodzndubz]

I did not even know it was a thing you can do, glad I just found that out.

[@RickyJr46]

That's an excellent and educational demonstration. Thanks for putting it together!

[@connorhunihan8423]

I'm a simple man, I see Subaru and I clicked

[@sam-yt]

Me too lol

[@BDogs10]

100%

[@jimboheadspace1788]

Dang it, you nailed it again. Such fun to see you tackle a relatively serious off-road situation with the Outback. Perhaps not Jeep serious, but more than I'll ever need, fingers crossed.

[@samidouman9910]

Ryan you are one of the few best reviewers, you mention important things in details that a potential buyer should know and you explain well some tech aspects of cars, I really enjoyed your video where you teach in an easy and understandable way how the AWD works

[@kartboarder22g17]

I saw every tire rotate when you were stuck, impressive vehicle!

[@Dave-ek2jx]

When you are on extremely slippery surfaces, that is what will happen with an open differential. As far as the differential is concerned, equally slippery is the same as equally grippy. Both wheels will turn. It is when one wheel has traction and the other does not, then only one wheel will spin.

[@kartboarder22g17]

@@Dave-ek2jx my point is there was not enough traction to move the vehicle. I've seen some vehicles where the front two are moving when stuck and only one rear is moving. That proves that the car cannot provide enough power to the stopped wheel to move the car forward through its traction control system with the open diffential.

[@Dave-ek2jx]

@@kartboarder22g17 I wasn't trying to shoot you down or attack you or anything like that. Some people might not know what they are seeing, so I was throwing my two cents out there. For the record, what you described sounds less like lack of power getting through traction control and more like an open differential working how it is intended. If traction control were the issue, the wheels would likely still spin, all be it haltingly. (Depends on the TC technology, I suppose.)

[@Doc1855]

Kartboarder, Yes the AWD system in Subaru’s are the BEST in the business. All car manufacturers are trying hard to achieve what Subaru has

[@lordneeko]

7:00 is what I came here to see. Stuck in the snow. Turn on x-mode. Drive out like it isn't there. Amazing.

[@Marf-yt]

Christmas Eve I went in the mountains with my 2018 Crosstrek and played in the snow. I had a very similar experience with x-mode.

[@victordasilva5255]

Yes sir !

[@Doc1855]

lordneeko, That’s why we drive Subaru’s 😄

[@sam-yt]

One time my dad left the parking brake on in our Subaru Outback 2020 and it was icy outside. He revved the gas but forgot that the brake was on so he turned on x mode to get out. It actually over-rid the brake and it moved. X mode is powerful!

[@roy-whereamI]

Best video I've seen on Outback traction testing, thanks

[@Karen-pl8kd]

Me too, I don't like the whole Tesla style tablet inside which is why I wouldn't buy it but it's pretty capable.

[@johnnymichaelnoobmaster69]

@@Karen-pl8kd You have to be dumb as hell to turn down a vehicle(any vehicle) because of the orientation of it's infotainment display. I've heared people refusing second hand BMW from 2008 because it didn't have navigation, even though back then navi was terrible and he would never use it even if it had, because Google Maps and Waze are light years ahead. Very shallow people roam the earth these days.

[@mindtraveller100]

@Johnny Michael Yes. I´m also not a big fan of that touchscreen, but the only reason i will not buy one is lack of money... :(

[@tubemember21]

It should say something about Subaru's AWD system that it did that well on some stock economy all season tires.

[@kingchakazulu7762]

All AWD systems are essentially the same..

[@tubemember21]

@@kingchakazulu7762 lolwat? There are currently about 12 different types of AWD systems. All of them vary between manufacturers and vehicles. Not to mention the differences between the computers that control them. Subaru itself is currently using 4 different AWD configurations for the 2020 model year. Subaru will always be one of the best because of how their engines are always mounted inline thus "symmetrical". This allows for the most efficient distribution of power to each axle and wheel.

[@snowysysadmin59]

@@kingchakazulu7762 not at all. audis awd and subarus awd are different. Hondas SHawd and subarus are different. just because all 4 tires rotate doesnt mean theyre the same.

[@tubemember21]

@@kingchakazulu7762 everyone in the industry knows that the AWD System found in the 2009 Toyota Sienna is *essentially* the same as the Active Drive 2 AWD system found in the trail rated Jeep Cherokee. Wat?

[@kingchakazulu7762]

@@tubemember21, Oh okay, i was wondering about Toyota and Jeep, smh, Wat?

[@JasonKahn]

It amazing how much they've improved xmode from the last several iterations.

[@turtletube]

More like shiterations

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

@@turtletube Aw, look a subaru wannabe.

[@liambassitt5919]

@@turtletube 😐

[@tpolerex7282]

Well that will be as much as we ever will go on a trail or the mountains so it does speak very well to the car’s capabilities. Great video to show it off!

[@axemiller1969]

I've just put Yokohama Geolander G015's on my 2016 Outback, size 235/60 R18. Amazing difference in traction off-road compared to the factory fitted Bridgestone Dueller H/P Sport tyres and still very quiet and capable on-road. The all-wheel-drive system from Subaru is now quite mature and negotiates some difficult terrain down here in Australia with considerable ease. An amazing car as Subaru never claims to be an outright 4WD manufacturer.

[@marcelosepulveda910]

from the 9:00 minute when you try to get out of the snow I need to turn the steering wheel to both sides, that helps to get out when you are buried and not go out with revolutions just as you did...... I have a subaru

[@richschmitt4621]

Completely agree with you. Only surprised other people did not say this. With my first FWD (Front Wheel Drive) car I got overconfident and got stuck in deep snow in an empty state park. After a few minutes of rocking the car, I turned the steering wheel and the front tires grabbed the side of their rut and pulled me out of the snow. Lesson learned, AWD and FWD cars let you angle your drive wheels to climb out of a rut. In a deep rut, you might need to brake at a high point, as in the video, and then turn the wheel as your start to accelerate again.

[@rallysauruswrex]

6:27 This looks straight out of a Subaru ad 😁 Anyway, great video as always!

[@krypton7792]

What place is that?

[@Karen-pl8kd]

@@krypton7792 Washington state

[@Billybobthor]

Excellent video Ryan. I was waiting all week for it and it did not disappoint. Nor did the Outback disappoint! Thank you and happy holidays.

[@jonnyfish76]

I pick up my Outback Xt Onyx first thing tomorrow morning...AND IT"S GOING TO SNOW.

[@rite2beararms]

Sorry in advance for the stereo. It sounds like a car stereo from the 80s! (Unless you got the RF option for $600)

[@jonnyfish76]

@@rite2beararms Mine sounds AMAZING. Even if it didn't, my best friend owns one of the biggest car audio shops here in NY. I'm not worried, this thing is loaded.

[@smear7331]

love how you tested it the way it would come off the showroom floor, gives perspective for those who don't live in snowy climates to see how capable our cars are. Excited to see where this channel goes.

[@fatwhitetuna6659]

Awesome video, crystal clear without shaking

[@SwiFTTeMpo8D]

Was anyone else admiring how beautiful the landscape is? 😍

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

Great video!

[@bnosrati]

Never take your Subaru car to Irvine Subaru of California for service. There are a few thief working there.

[@dmitry8340]

Like your videos! Almost 100k subs, good job! Please. Subaru on winter tires vs any fwd car. Corolla vs impreza vs civic would be great!

[@sam-yt]

One time my dad left the parking brake on in our Subaru Outback 2020 and it was icy outside. He revved the gas but forgot that the brake was on so he turned on x mode to get out. It actually over-rid the brake and it moved. X mode is powerful!

[@JetSetBubz]

Very impressive. These off road reviews are the best, thank you!

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Modes are b*llshit. Just have AWD ideally with locking diffs - if not, run whatever the program is. Also the big screen version is total crap. It's super slow, laggy, annoying.

[@Albuermeduardo]

Awesome vídeo Mr. Douhit. Eventhough I do not have snow in my country, the trick on using the second gear is an off road technique that I will have in mind whenever stuck in mud. Thank you very much.

[@thelongdaysofwheeling124]

IT's a CVT, there is no second gear, just holds the revs higher before letting the belt expand on the clutch.... which was a bad move in this case.

[@SuperTallSteve]

I like your videos alot. They seem un biased and factual, which i like. I also like how you really test the limits and show what a vehicle can and cant do. I dont want to say i bought my 2019 forester sport based entirely on your review but it sure helped me decide and i have zero regrets! Thanks for your thoughtful attention and effort you put in your work! 👍🏻

[@Hikermike56]

we have a 2020 limited outback and a 2018 legacy limited, magnificent vehicles. we need lots more videos like this to keep trying to educate people that other brands are garbage with fake and cheap technology also, Subaru like MOST other car brands does not put the best tires on their vehicles. I immediately sell the tires on my new cars and buy the best tires I can get. that usually cost me about $300 additional but I get the tires that I want ! we must spread the word, don't buy the junk from other carmakers ( and DON'T compare the Subaru to an $80,000 BMW, that is not reasonable)

[@mikealanzo]

Awesome informative vid Ryan and thank you for the lesson in how to dodge getting stuck!!! Very useful and valuable lesson! Looking forward more vids from you in 2020. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! Be safe out there :)

[@gregdietz5183]

Proof that no matter how good your AWD system is, snow tires are crucial.

[@DL-rx7pj]

Great review, thanks. To all you outback owners, I put Yokohama GO15's 235/60/18 on my 2018 2.5 limited and they are great tires. They handle great on/off road and have the winter three peak rating. I would strongly suggest them if you do some off roading like I do.

[@levskitoronto]

I second that, IMO best tire for the Outback. No nearly as heavy as the KO2's but arguably just as tough. Great tire. I love them on my 3.6 Outback and with over 60K kms they last quite well.

[@DL-rx7pj]

@@levskitorontoNice. Glad to hear someone else is using them.

[@HenryLo]

Great video as always! If only I knew how to drive off-road or on snow :(

[@filanfyretracker]

how are Subaru CVTs though? the CVT is something that makes me wonder as I have heard that trans type in general has issues compared to things like the normal gearbox.

[@nickkimmer7020]

I have the forester sport and I love it so smooth and plenty of power no drone

[@cupiesthepatooties]

I love watching your videos as it is helping choose a SUV 2019 or 2020. Your rock trail driving. I love watching

[@igorkovalivskyi2834]

this is the best video in youtube about test drive of vehicles off road

[@zacknatural]

I appreciate everything about this video. I just bought a 2019 Forester and got stuck in less snow than your test drive run. What I noticed was that my 2014 stock tires outperformed those of my 2019. This video should be shown at every Subaru dealership within the context of 'Yes this vehicle has x-mode, but it also has crappy stock BB rated tires', there are a few techniques you will need to know when driving out of the city'. Thank you for the video!

[@mohammadrahman1862]

Simply the best AWD system out there ! Put winter tires on and it will unstoppable!

[@murphyrp01]

I hope people don’t see this video and think an outback is a substitute for a real 4 wd. I love my outback but having previously owned a Landcruiser I know it is definitely not a realistic alternative for any serious off-road travel. But still a great car

[@Drackleyrva]

My 2020 Outback Limited is due in anyway now---cant wait!! Great review!

[@WRX4moi]

Great job Ryan - I always look forward to your reviews - lotsa camera angles, great insights and credible experience all mixed in with your fun sense of humour.

[@truthflatearth]

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO REPLY,,,,, THANKS i have a huge knowledge of cars new tech , i have been researching them since 90s,,,, i was wondering how to get into reviewing cars on you tube,,,, do i need to have journalism training,,, or can i go all heads out,,,, thanks,,, i would love to have another you tube channel abut cars,,, thanks love your channel,,,,, 100 % SUBARU SUPPORTER

[@sdfasdfvccvvc]

Good video. I see the usual "need better tires" comments from people who fail to realize a simple fact. The better tires will definitely help but most people will not be swapping tires on their Subaru or other SUV, especially people in US. This test is good example of how majority of owners will use this car. To prevent comments like these I would suggest a better test - use rollers under wheels in different configuration, this way you can simulate loss of traction in individual wheels while allowing other wheels to still have traction, you do not need to swap tires or drive far away to do this, it would be a perfect test for AWD system for all cars you test.

[@johnfarel3152]

I agree only those who live in northern states or mountains actually buy winter tires. Here in the Mid Atlantic we get out share of snow storms and icy weather but I'd guess maybe only 10 percent of Subaru owners will get winter tires

[@niuhuskieguy]

Sorry Hyundai, Subaru made that look easy.

[@Karen-pl8kd]

@@100M2B the Sorento is pretty capable.

[@Hikermike56]

@@100M2B almost every company except Subaru uses fake AWD useful only for marketing

[@jessebrinker3706]

That same Hyundai will be driving by the Subaru as it sits in the service department for CVT and windshield replacement.

[@niuhuskieguy]

@@jessebrinker3706 Not likely. All mine have needed have only been regular maintenance.

[@konstantinkozhukhar4493]

Не ведiтся на це авто, воно не коштуе тих грошей шо за нього лупят, якiсть одноразового авто, з 2012 Outback електронне авто, воно ненадiйне, коли поломается нема нормального сервiсу, на новом авто була несправна трансмисiя. П”ять рокiв шукали проблему на офiцiйном сервiсi, i результата небуло.

[@westcoast708]

great vedios appreciate the effort u guys go too to show us all variables especially with all wheel drive systems .

[@ChrisBusy]

most comments off topic below... you'll always find a complainer if you ply your craft long enough... great video and information... keep it going

[@Kiss__Kiss]

I actually enjoyed this video. Everyone dumps on the CVT but for this test, it did just fine. Impressive!!! Thanks Ryan Douthit

[@kingchakazulu7762]

CVT still sucks though.

[@moonsapling]

The thing is it is not durable...

[@subazealand9158]

I think this new Outback will shout the mouth of CVT haters saying CVT can't handle power to the wheels. Very impressed how it does the Outback! Great video mate!

[@wolvesdengaming4844]

Baltazar Campos Nieto it was never the cvt to begin with was all in Subaru’s programming they’ve finally nailed it.

[@Aikynbreusov]

There's nothing on that trail a she-SUV can conquer..... she-SUV's such as Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride, Lexus RX350, Toyota RAV4, etc all can easily conquer that pebble trail...

[@hundredwaves8459]

Toyota is like: Okay man just turn the video off I can't stand this, it hurts "-".

[@paulwalker6297]

PLEASE Subaru - get rid of CVT autos once and for all. CVTs have been absolutely "crap" since the original DAF (now Volvo) Variomatic transmission which was an early CVT. Suffice to say, Subaru deleted CVT on their top spec BRZ and fitted it with a conventional auto. Will ALL manufacturers PLEASE dump CVTs !

[@niuhuskieguy]

FYI I just saw clips of this review posted in someone else's video on here.

[@petrodraugas1]

One of the STUPID "testers" and reviews I've seen

[@johnhunter5699]

If quality and reliability are your top priorities, you have many other better brands/choices than Subaru. The key facts intentionally miss in the video are: The problem of oil consumption and the weak CVT transmission is still killing Subaru (www.subarucomplaints.com/oil-consumption/), due to the design. Also, the assembly quality of Outback is much inferior to that of Forester: Luckily we have less careful automobile workers in US than Japan do. Those really knowing Subaru will chose Forester (made in Japan), instead of Outback (assembled in US); but the former does not burn oil less either (www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t74961_ds852989). I really do not understand why now days Americans no longer value honesty as a merit. What a shame!

[@dakotamorgan6594]

That hard packed stuff is the worst type of snow to be in! Good test and impressive AWD!

[@geffreybolster3780]

You are having w a y y y yyyy too much fun. You need to be taxed. My 2017 Limited does well. However, I just went through Wyoming, over the Divide and got into packed snow/ice on the I-80. Breaking was v e r y weak and the car seemed to be struggling with asymetrical drive traction. The car felt unstable and it was as if various tires were cycling through loss/regaining of traction. All terrain tires. Hmm? Need snow tires? do I?

[@jonilakso6508]

after seeing this video, i prefer a proper torsen 4wd or something with actual locks. that locking by individual wheel brake is just too slow system everywhere else except on rock crawling

[@kentscribner172]

As a high alpine JEEP trail guide can can only laugh at this video. The outback is an excellent vehicle and the unofficial car of Colorado. The idea that you are going to put a unibody vehicle up a rock trail is beyond stupid. At some point you will flex the body and damage the car. The tires are three ply P metric passenger car tires and highly susceptible to sidewalk cuts. I see people with Subaru's get in over their heads and damage their cars often on the trail. The advertising that makes it look like you can drive the Baja 500 in it. Total nonsense. They are great on snow covered roads and muddy dirt roads. Just keep them off the Jeep trails. The tow bill off the mountain is $2000.

[@johnvanorden5259]

Do ur homework before you get a subaru, the windshields are cheap and break easily. They are approximately 1400 dollars. Subaru will not back their product when the glass breaks.

[@Skunked68]

Leave shovel inside. Plastic traction boards under two alternate wheels when really like stuck, off it will go, ez pz. We’ve had 5 Suubies over last 30 years in snow country. Love ‘em. 6" new snow in town and it goes better with traction nanny turned off, all wheels dig in and go. Square corners. But it won’t stop any faster !!

[@ozzless]

This test is a joke.... i went just yesterday on a 'road' to my nature place, where i had to drive 2 km of extreme offroad - mud after 3 straight days of rain, very bad terrain with potholes of up to 40 cm. Yes, you guessed right, i live in ex-ussr- ukraine. This car hardly even had any problem with all of it. And here you show like the first 200m of the road

[@abdellatifahmed570]

I really like all your videos, would be great if you make a video about Subaru legacy, including off-road capabilities/test considering the legacy lower ground clearance than the outback .

[@nicholassanzari9603]

I'm all mixed up.I have a 2017 outback 3.6,going up a snow covered hill, what is better control on or off, X-Mode on or off.?Help

[@jernbek1]

Impressive, I have always wanted a Subaru, however, living in flat Dallas makes me feel like there would be no point. Hope to live near the mountains eventually.

[@ericrosas6883]

i got one anyways, the potholes were killing my previous car lol

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@ericrosas6883 ahh the mighty terrain we all face everyday, no not the gravel, or the rocks, or the snow, the mighty potholes

[@jernbek1]

2 years after this comment, just ordered me an Outback lol. I can drive to the mountains in the meantime.

[@respekted]

Subaru should be building a Semi-true offroader based on the Forester or Crosstrek... larger all terrain tires, pseudo-lockers for the rear diff and some options for skid plates and lights. If they don't have rallying as their marketing driver then why not offroading?

[@OzBloke]

Carry Max Trax. Also, if I was driving regularly in those ‘snow/mud’ conditions I would fit a set of all terrain tyres 😎👍

[@antonmarkin]

All season tyres = summer tyres! I am sure for 100%... my last crash was because of it... don't use "all season" tyres in snow

[@lushanyue8761]

All season tyres means except winter

[@notanewbie1718]

Subaru hoodie. Kinda suspicious, huh? Did you receieve any compensation from Subaru? Hope this isnt the case. But the Outback did get through the course. How did other brands do, or were any tested o this course. Try a Ford Edge on this course. Curious how it would do.

[@fearmywrx04]

These videos are amazing. Between one of the videos on your channel and the roller test video’s, I canceled my order for the new RAV4 and we ended up with an 2020 outback. Couldn’t be happier with the AWD performance. My wife now have a sense of confidence which would have otherwise been ‘false’ with the AWD Rav4

[@substringzero1807]

Still wish Subaru continues to offer the 6 cylinders option on the Outback, because the current engine is way under-powered.

[@kartboarder22g17]

It offers the same engine as the Asscent if you need it, which is I believe a 2.4L Turbo. This was just the 2.5i.

[@drivingsports]

Correct. XT Outback models have the 2.4 Turbo option.

[@Sabre2165]

While some people do seem to need more horsepower, Subaru clearly listened to their customers: the 4 cylinder outsold the 6 by a vast margin. We test drove both and honestly have never felt that the little non-turbo 2.5 lacks sufficient power. It's no dragster, but it never disappoints. Mated to the excellent CVT, the little four-banger gets the job done on the on ramp to the interstate and is loafing at freeway speeds. Yes, the 6 is slightly quieter and smoother during hard acceleration, but this mode of driving constitutes only a tiny fraction of how the car is used.

[@kartboarder22g17]

@@Sabre2165 I fully agree, but again I'm a Minnosotan. I can see though if you were at higher elevation living and constantly driving you might want a turbo. I went on a trip out west this past summer with m 2.5i 2014 Forester and it was fully loaded, or should I say overloaded. Was fine when it was flat but I could have used a little more power when it came to driving up the hills mountains. Yet I use it mainly for commuting here in MN and it is great for that.

[@MiySadochok]

I am looking for best suv for slippery and snow conditions, as Iive in Canada. From this video it looks Subaru is good. I wish someone who own Subaru would make honest review as wel.

[@derrekb4501]

when you are stuck you suppose to turn the steering all the way left or right to get any grip, I don't understand why he accelerates straight, which does nothing because that's the reason he got stuck.

[@marckespiridion7172]

Awesome video. Subbed . This is helpful Ryan thank you for all the videos.

[@Sportstouring]

We have a new Outback. When there's a blizzard we go drive around and head to the cottage. The cottage is at the end of terrible dirt road over 25kms deep into nowhere.

[@jeffandersen6233]

Interesting to see the car can accomplish on poor surfaces but I was most interested how you had to divert your attention and think through where certain functions were hidden in the menu. That hunting for functions is atrocious and I believe dangerous. The Forester has done a better job with its controls. All those safety features can't mitigate the inherent dangers with those driver touch screen interactions.

[@ryanedwards4325]

Put some real tires on it and drive it in deep snow. This is the Achilles heel of my outback. With aired down tires if I get in a hole the resistance prevents the engine from going over 2500 rpm and I can't even spin the tires.

[@leadnsteel1428]

I drive a 2017 outback its a great car. I use it as an Uber/Lyft vehicle and passengers love it in the winter because of awd. I put snow tires on and its unstoppable and still gets good mileage

[@lowlifeangler]

Yeah if you start sliding on snow covered roads...mash the gas pedal it will straighten out

[@kuldar.]

2017 is not a great car yet. Since 2018 everything changed.

[@ahbenjamin2889]

whats your impression on the longevity of Subarus cvt transmission?

[@DJud98]

1 mile per hour... not quite slow enough... why offroad if you dont enjoy it?

[@domeslacker]

Great review. What mpg should you see on long highway drives? Also when you were buried down, why didn’t you saw the steering back and forth? Would that have made it worse?

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

I'm getting 30.4 mpg avg on winter blend fuel. 87 Shell. Was getting close to 32 avg prior in October. Mine is a 23 premium. Getting about 540 miles per tank.