Is The New Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Actually A Capable Off-Roader?

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[@TFLcar]

Bean Camper - Beantrailer.com/bean-stock-minimalist

[@barry7920]

Subarus are not a hard-core offroad vehicle, so can't compare to a Jeep, Land Rover or Bronco. But for a vehicle that performs well on-road and is economically priced, they are surprisingly capable for weekend excursions on a forest road or on the beach.

[@Capricorn2500]

My wife and I have a Outback Wilderness and absolutely love it very comfortable and enjoyable vehicle 👍🏻

[@jeepguy04]

U can compare it to Jeep compass or bronco sport

[@RKmndo]

The little Crosstrek keeps getting more and more versatile. 3500lb towing capacity is wild. The roofrack is useful. A winch, steel bumpers, and locking diff can be added too. I use my 1st-gen Crosstrek for all kinds of shenanigans, and it has been VERY economical for as versatile as it is.

[@mattsedgwick3082]

Still a soft reader lol

[@RKmndo]

​@@mattsedgwick3082Yeah, but not everybody is trying be a competitive rockcrawler or mudbogger.

[@boxsterman77]

But do you use it for Tom Foolery?

[@RKmndo]

​​​@@boxsterman77 Only very occasionally. Mostly for shenanigans.

[@fossilize_llc]

I have a 1st-gen Crosstrek too and it's definitely fun and versatile for all sorts of shenanigans! 😋

[@JohnJohnA101]

That Crosstrek Wilderness has almost the same ground clearance as Andre’s Trail Boss. 😆

[@jademayer4995]

My wifes Crosstrek has akmost if not as much clearance as my Tacoma, and i took it out in deep snow to compare it to my truck in four wheel drive. It did just as good, and in some instances better! Like a little tractor! Handled very well, i was impressed!

[@JF-lt5zc]

@@jademayer4995 Subaru's are amazing in the snow. That is what they were made for. That being said, I'd never consider one for off road duty. Seen too many videos on THIS channel watching them do nothing as soon as a wheel comes up. This one did better, but it was struggling just the same. Also, the longevity of those boxer engines is garbage. There is a Subaru shop here in town. he is never without work...

[@fmfdocwilly2014]

Roman's hair piece 😂

[@ocratitude]

Great video, I love my first-generation crosstrek. it's lifted with all terrain tires and has continually impressed me with its versatility.

[@hphillips7425]

Wife has a forester wilderness and I was amazed at how well it off roads in snow.

[@cctvspystore]

Can only remember two songs with subaru in the lyrics... 1st song was a fave back in 81' I believe & that was Blondies "Rapture" and the other one was Bruce Springsteens "Pink Cadillac"

[@charlestaylor8832]

How about Cheryl Crow, All I want to do. I think that’s the tittle of the song.

[@unrealtechn0]

Hobo Johnson also has a song about Crosstreks

[@alexanderh.999]

Subaru really improved the cvt capabilities for off roading

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

I keep on wondering will Nissan ever improve there CVT as well who knows lol

[@JDS-Dalton]

I've got the forester wilderness, and it has impressed me. Everything my previous '19 forester sport is trouble with offroad, this thing just goes right up.

[@boost331]

Why do car reviewers not realize there are rear air vents under the front seats? Puting them on the rear of the front armrest is a new fangled thing that serves no purpose. Manufacturers have been puting the vents for the rear passengers under the front seats for decades. Just because you dont see it doesnt mean it isnt there. You can also choose to turn them on\off in the climate settings.

[@GeorgeOrwell-tp8dw]

Cuz they aren’t talking about heat…

[@boost331]

@@GeorgeOrwell-tp8dw And...? Air still moves. My home has the vents on the floor in each room. Does that mean it doesnt work because it doesnt blow directly on my face at all times? After a couple minutes the interior temp reaches the set point and the thats that. If you set it to 70 degrees and the interior is 70 degrees does it really matter which way the air blows...?

[@LukeEdward]

I appreciate the extra storage with the elimination of the galley 12:36 - But, BEAN, y’all need to have some kind of rear access hatch to it. Ever try to put a child seat in the back of a 2-door Wrangler? Probably about the same feeling getting a GoalZero or anything else in/out that “potato hole” back there.

[@nadaname391]

Around the same price you can get the Forester Wilderness, that's the route I went for my 2024 Forester.

[@1FiftyOverland]

That is a $8,000 trailer max. Idk why all these camp trailers try and add overland tax

[@volvo09]

24k is crazy.

[@fuzzy3440]

You say that, but a Boreas trailer goes for $28k-$84k. Prices have spiked in the last few years.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I wouldnt pay 24k for this.

[@jrhunt414]

24k plus sales tax, plus yearly excise tax and registration fee. I’ll get a tent I can stand up in.

[@nordicnation4745]

You could easily build one for 6-8k

[@eduardorivera7723]

got my 24 crosstrek wilderness and for the price its the best awd for the price compared to jeep and 4runners

[@Boom5hot26]

Why these trailers have just as bad price per square foot as houses 💀💀💀

[@garysarratt1]

You don’t understand supply and demand 🤣

[@tomasstomjenkins]

I bought a crosstrek wilderness this week and my only gripe is the locking fuel door. I trained myself to lock my doors when I get out of my car at gas stations before I fuel up. All 4 doors on the Subaru have to be unlocked to open the fuel door. I live in Los Angeles so not leaving a door open on the opposite of where I am is bad. So now it’s extra steps I take like lock doors open doors open fuel door lock doors real quick. It could have been avoided with a button in the car……..I know first world problems but I’ve been the victim of a gas station theft from an unlocked door so this means a lot to me.

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

How does your subaru do in that LA traffic do you listen to any audio books or podcast while being stuck in traffic for the next six hours or so lol

[@daveallen7767]

You can't unlock fuel before exiting vehicle ?

[@FreeRangeLemon]

Sounds like something somebody living in a third world country or a communist state would say. I'm sorry to hear that you live in Commiefornia. To be fair, I live in Colorado, which is CA V2.

[@dennisl6198]

I have to argue that car has good economy. A friend of mine drove his from tucson to Denver and averaged 19-21 mpg. For this car, that's stunningly bad. But you can't argue with the tires and the ground clearance. its probably the most off-road worthy subaru. Since they mentioned the Bronco Sport badlands, I have driven one in a gilpin county snowstorm, and it was quite good in a very slick situation-- though i would expect the subaru to be as good or better.

[@chris-qo1nt]

Seriously 20 combined? I regularly do mountain trips in Denver in my Sport Badlands with AT4Ws and I get a very consistent 23.6 if not closer to 25 if I lighten my lead foot a bit

[@billredding2000]

Snowstorms (in Colorado) -- that's one reason I got my Jeep Gladiator (Rubicon, with factory/OEM AT3W tires).

[@christopherderasmo5041]

My mom drives the Impreza like a grandma and only gets 22 mpg average. They swallow gas.

[@richardepstein3494]

@@christopherderasmo5041 I drive a 2018 Crosstrek Limited and I average 26-29 mpg around town in busy Boynton Beach Fla. I should add that I don't drive it like an elderly drivers typically do.

[@misfit0526]

I got a 2021 base outback, I would get 26mpg mostly highway. Around 95,000 I got a lift and some beefy tires(wild peak), I now get around 24-22mpgs. I don’t know why people spend the extra money for the wildness model 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

Subaru should look into making submarines 4:14...that's alota water there

[@briAction]

Glad you guys got a chance to review a ctw, cool little cars. The revised cvt and gearing is lot beefier than they used to be but man that thing would be awesome with a turbo on the 2.5l. Stump puller mode.

[@tg0003bpa]

More subaru wilderness content would be nice!

[@sail72]

3:41 Nice diss Nathan ;)

[@Kjhgr01]

🤪🤣🤣

[@michaelhartzel5855]

You had me on the outdoor Wok On the trailer… I already have this cross track on the trailer

[@edsmith9855]

Bronco Sport is not really a direct competitor. It is a size class up, competes more directly with the Forrester.

[@GeorgeOrwell-tp8dw]

TRD RAV4

[@joshc606]

Good review! I really like this model, CVT or not. People are still afraid of CVT because of Nissan. This isnt an infomercial, they were probably invited to test a car and camper. Any of us would have said yes.

[@moosepeak]

I owned one of the first gen cross treks and loved it. My only gripe was rear storage. But it was great to drive.

[@freedom_foz_6337]

The wilderness trims are awesome!!!! The biggest fault is the “skid plates” aren’t really skid plates and are more like “shrouds”

[@Dave-zz9fk]

I believe Subaru has upgraded the cvt and some susension components for the Wilderness. I like the fact it doesn't have turbo - the old fashioned put a bigger engine in a small car trick is nice. I drove a Forester with same engine - it's perfectly fine for most people in that car, so will be more than fine in the lighter Crosstrek I think. Hoping they bring this to Aus.

[@JDS-Dalton]

Yup, a few of the things is that it has a CVT cooler, the CVT itself is tuned to be "geared" much more aggressively, and the final drive is also geared more aggressively. Having had a lifted '19 forester that I traded in for a '22 forester wilderness that I added the same mods to and more, it will run circles around a standard trim offroad. Also just saw you mentioned Australia, most North American subarus don't have a CVT cooler like you guys have aside from the wilderness trims

[@fmfdocwilly2014]

Another great video fellas

[@JT_Adventures]

I’ve had several outback’s & found them to be reliable and generally good in all conditions. Much better than any of the jeeps I have owned when it comes to mpg. I’m seriously considering getting a wilderness outback to replace my current jeep as I never do difficult trails anyway. I wish you could patch things up & do some more reviews on them.

[@garretlewis4103]

I really like the Bean Stock 2.0. You can customize them up to a point. Kind of like car makers and different trim levels. I wanted to have a door and window on the Bean Stock 2.0. You cannot get it on that model. It is only offered on higher priced models. I would definitely recommend trailer brakes on ANY trailer you tow with a small vehicle like the Crosstrek.

[@aussie2uGA]

They want $1175 for a small 140watt solar panel!

[@garretlewis4103]

@@aussie2uGA I do really like them. The options can definitely drive up the price for sure.

[@barry7920]

I see a lot of people saying the Bean is way overpriced. While I understand the sentiment - these teardrops are about the size of a 2-man tent, however, if you look around, you're not going to find a quality-built trailer with many features for under $20k, and they can actually go up to $50k!

[@garretlewis4103]

@@barry7920 Unfortunately many of the small campers on the market are overpriced in my opinion. I DO like the Bean campers. I do like what they are doing with the Bean Stock 2.0 by making a more affordable, entry level model.

[@502kicker9]

Just got mine! Beast of a little car

[@frh-freerangehuman]

You guys were really trying to be nice and enthusiastic, at least in the beginning 😂 But good for you for doing this review. I have a bronco sport badlands that has been both super reliable and gone all places I want it to go. I do like Subaru. I encouraged my sons to buy a Forrester over a Jetta, which I think my 6’4 340 lb son is probably happy about. Interesting video guys.

[@1Springloaded]

Intriguing to say the least. Thought it was an awesome job by TFL. Loved seeing the Bean. I thought the Crosstrek did a nice job. The big question is what's the back story with Subaru?

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

Got the 2023 Outback wilderness which has the turbo, a front camera and vents in the back seat

[@douglasodom5953]

2023 Maverick=250 hersepwrs and 277ft/lbs o' torque. the 178 on this boo has 178 which is better than the last gen Taco. so generally hitting above its weight.

[@dirtycommtroop]

Imagine if they redesigned the front bumper for better approach

[@briAction]

The bottom fascia can be removed

[@dirtycommtroop]

@@briAction I wondered if that lip came off

[@edsmith9855]

I believe they did slightly redesign the bumpers for better approach and departure angles. The problem with Subarus is that the low mounted inline boxer engine unavoidably sticks out further than a transverse engine would.

[@billermanthegreat]

For and Off-road build I would say having fully rubberized flooring is a great idea. Any carpet is a bad idea.

[@vegvisir6695]

Still very expensive for a hard shell tent

[@aaroncupp4498]

Subaru really holds a grudge wow

[@chris-qo1nt]

They don’t forget do they

[@MavadoKen]

When ya poop the bed it's hard to forgive. Why work with 1 out of MILLIONS of auto-influencer youtube channels?

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

I keep on wondering is Toyota or honda the same lol

[@BoW_Adventures]

I remember you guys were bashed when you took a Subaru up through that hill somewhere in Colorado. I think it was the Outback that had a really tough time clearing an obstacle. Why dont you re do that using the Wildnerness Subarus.

[@briantoner5247]

6:20 😮a Grenadier behind you! Yours! 😮😮😮

[@tritchie6272]

I think that's really about all I would expect from a small crossover. I think Nathan is Right about getting a truck if your serious about towing. And if I planned on doing harder than this offroading I think I would want something Truck based with actual 4x4. So it seemed pretty good to me for a small crossover. Although more power probably wouldn't hurt. But then again is more power really needed? Or is it just that for some reason we ALWAYS dream of more power? I find myself being guilty of that.

[@LeoZhou0424]

How did it manage the water crossing？ I lost the two fuse of the cooling fans

[@Veeetz]

Any issues with power when towing that Bean while driving on freeway UPHILL? I know the CVT has extra oil cooler, but I'm just curious how the CVT performed uphill with respect to power and if any overheating issues? Cheers! Great video!

[@charlesnickell7257]

You guys should do all this texting with the other vehicles in this class like the jeep compass/and the bronco sport/ and whatnot

[@shitloveaduck]

They have. Just go back in their archives.

[@billricheter5678]

Just get a tent. All in all way cheaper, more comfortable in most cases, and don’t have to worry about towing.

[@jrhunt414]

And you don’t have to pay yearly excise tax and registration fee on a tent. With the taxes you could buy a lot of camping gear every year.

[@billricheter5678]

@@jrhunt414 agree, also don’t have to worry about storage. I thought about buying a camper but considered all the hassle and stuck with a nice tent. Also for the cost of a camper I can afford a motel or cabin as well,when that gets old

[@nadaname391]

Or a Nature Nest clam shell roof top tent from Amazon.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I am too old to sleep on the ground in a tent...

[@Cloud30000]

I’d much rather be in one of these if a surprise violent storm hits then in a tent; even after you escape back to your car, the rest of your night will be miserable and a good amount of your gear in the tent will not be in a very usable condition the next day.

[@shitloveaduck]

8 months ago I would have said no way to the CVT and the Crosstrek. In fact I steered my brother-in-law away from these about 2 years ago. He has a Mazda he is very happy with. 2 years ago up to 2023 the CVT Crosstrek was better than I knew or thought, the 2024 (with the 2.5) is even better and has impressed me in the Limited trim (I’m in Canada, so top trim before the Wilderness). They aren’t totally an off-roader, true. The CVT is nothing like the CVTs in the Nissans, Hondas etc. they build their own CVT and for 2024 they made big changes in the CVT. It’s so much more robust than the Aisin models the other builders use. I was very much like you but my wife insisted on downsizing from her Grand Cherokee and the Toyota Corolla Cross was gutless and the CVT had a lot of slip in comparison. The Bronco Sport is bigger inside, not as comfortable and EXPENSIVE. It was comparable to the RAV 4w Prime to get the Badlands with the 2.0 litre. That smaller 1.5 is a no-go for her and definitely not for me. She bought the Limited version so it gets their standard CVT for the Crosstrek. It’s quick! The Wilderness has a much more robust CVT and that’s where the 3500 lb towing comes from. The CVT is that tight! It tows more than the Outback with the same CVT. Not all CVTs are the same! Only Subaru have the Subaru CVT. With the 2.5 litre motor the CVT even “shifts” vs just revving to one point and sitting there under harder acceleration. Light acceleration does just reach a point and sit there. The shifting under harder acceleration is there to maximize the balance between hp & torque. It works! The standard CVT is only 1500 lbs towing like the Corolla Cross. The Crosstrek is definitely small, likely too small for a lot of customers. The local Subaru dealership had sold their entire 2024 allotment in September last year. They had them delivered by the end of October. They are into their 3rd increase in allotment so far, almost 3 times the number of sales vs all of 2022 & 2023 of the ‘23 version. The 2024 versions are very different. You would truly be surprised. I was not doing my family & friends justice by steering them away from the Subaru products. They are good and the CVT is not the detriment in them like it is in others especially with the very recent upgrades/revisions. I still am not impressed by them for slighting TFL, but as far as the rest,,, I can’t honestly “deprive” people who ask of the information that the vehicles are much improved. Even a year or more back TFL tested the Outback Wilderness that has their strongest CVT in it and the vehicle surprised them vs the standard Outback Andrey had. That CVT didn’t give up like Andrey’s did. As far as towing the maximum, the 182 hp 2.5 will be working I suspect. It can definitely do it with a teardrop trailer etc! I have seen it at the dealership with a client that tows a teardrop that’s about 3400 lbs wet. They don’t complain, but then the Rockies here are not nearly as tall as they are in Colorado. We do get 60 mph wind though and they say it does highway speeds no problem. I just may not do that myself. My wife’s Crosstrek tows the maximum 1500 lbs very well actually. I wouldn’t hesitate to tow that in the Crosstrek at all. The vehicle is very comfortable with 4 adults in it as well. I still drive my trucks as that’s just me and I use them as trucks often. I have hauled lumber for a 24 x 10 deck with the Crosstrek though. It was with a 10 x 12 flat deck trailer. No issues and that was in hilly country and at highway speeds.

[@foellerd]

I’ll wait to hear from mechanics that the CVT situation has been fixed. Subaru already lost credibility and benefit of the doubt. Now it’ll take time and mechanics in the field to reverse the bad reputation through their hands on experience with them. Look no further then the infamous Subaru head gasket issue. We are just now hearing from mechanics that the issue has been solved for the last couple years because they aren’t coming into shops with the problem anymore, but it took years to have proof on the table. With those CVT’s it was a double whammy, poor performance and reliability. You’re saying the performance is fixed which is great, now they just need to prove they can hold up to abuse too.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@foellerd - Fair enough!

[@frankiedesam8624]

The only thing I wish Subaru would do is give some of there cars more power this crosstrex should at least have like close to 200 to 220 Hp not 186 that way to low another 20 to 30 Hp makes a huge difference.

[@garys2157]

Could see some problems with the winds and hills near Red Deer on Highway 2, or on the Icefield Parkway

[@shitloveaduck]

@@frankiedesam8624 - have you actually driven the 2024?

[@PaddyBoy644]

No vape holders?

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Where am I going to put my weed

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

Is a there a holder for the McDonald's fries or sonic fries too lol

[@damien7881]

Can you guys do the Crosstrek vs compass

[@mingsterliu7542]

Not sure if anyone mentioned about the three songs, some songs that mentioned Subaru that I can find and or know of are: Bruce Springsteen - Pink Cadillac, Fountains of Wayne - '92 Subaru, and Chousand - Subaru. A couple of mentioned are: The Rubberbandits - Horse Outside, and Damaskas - Making Love In A Subaru.

[@mingsterliu7542]

Just found another: Winnetka Bowling League - On The 5.

[@Land-of-reason]

Should have used a Kier. The slightest resistance and they do a U TURN.

[@DJ_JMIZZEL]

This must be Christmas :)

[@pizzaslapper]

You towed it but did you flick it?

[@ericbeech2652]

9.3" is more than the lexas gx 550 if I remember correctly.

[@bigsmith7349]

Make sure you don't flick that bean lol😂😂

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

What the freak lol!

[@rhibran5065]

When it's new it works

[@mrsteve4313]

You towed it...but did you flick the bean? 😂

[@kingpin8121]

Wow you guys actually got a Roo. How did that happen?????

[@billricheter5678]

What road are you guys on? Good vid!

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

There somewhere in Arizona I think couple hours from Phoenix I believe.

[@billricheter5678]

@@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj it’s Moab area, just wanted road name, I think chicken corners. Thx

[@TheHairyNord]

​@@billricheter5678 That's what I was thinking, it looks like chicken corners in Moab - great trail, unless you don't like heights 😅

[@cap10newport95]

I still don't get the manufacturers giving such large rims and small side walls for off road vehicles

[@chris-qo1nt]

…they’re not off road vehicles

[@RKmndo]

I was a bit confused when Jeep did it with the TJ Rubicon. The brakes still fit inside 15" rims, even on the later JKs. I'd guess that it's for safety in event of a blowout...or something similar.

[@joshc606]

Because it’s what people want…most people DO NOT take off road vehicles off road.

[@RKmndo]

​​@@joshc606 That's true, but the TJ Rubicon example I gave didn't seem to make any sense because the less-offroady TJ Sport, X, and SE still came with 15" rims. That was a bit irritating because 15" rims are cheaper than larger ones, and the tires for 15s are generally cheaper too...in addition to providing a better commuting ride, AND a better offroad footprint when aired down.

[@danthompson2568]

@@RKmndo TJ Rubis were all disc brakes when the other TJ's still had drums on the rear. Maybe thats why they have 16 inch rims.

[@josuegonzalez3660]

Would appreciate more Subaru content.

[@johntyson]

Manual transmission and WRX drivetrain and I’ll buy one today.

[@wheresthepictureidk2817]

Even if it cost over 40k with those specs?

[@johntyson]

@@wheresthepictureidk2817 Absolutely. It’s not ideal, but unfortunately, cars are overpriced across the board. Do you think the Wilderness should be almost $40k in its current form?

[@wheresthepictureidk2817]

@@johntyson no i do not. But I still bought one at 35k loaded 😂. I feel like I overpaid though. Still, good car I like it. But if it was over 40 grand If I could even afford that I would just go for the out back wilderness, more space.

[@aussie2uGA]

@@wheresthepictureidk2817 For $40k I'd buy the Model Y all wheel drive.

[@Ryan-719]

It’s crazy Subaru still has beef with y’all

[@tomorrowsadventure9471]

What road is this in Moab? Taking my OBW down there next week. Got some skid plates and a some food experience and want some fun ones! Let me know! Thanks!!!

[@fossilize_llc]

It might be Onion Creek, or Hurrah Pass/Chicken Corners We took our 1st-gen Crosstrek on Onion Creek and it was a ton of fun! 🚙

[@briantoner5247]

9:00 Woow!!! That’s crazy! My Jetta & son’s Compass can tow it!! Sweet!!! 😅 9:46

[@Coltaction32]

The profit margins on small trailers is out of this world. Probably making $12,000 profit on this $16,000 trailer.

[@nunyabidness3075]

I certainly hope so because the market in larger RV’s is crashing. You will be able to get full size trailers for that price soon if things keep up.

[@garys2157]

Noticed a Mazda Cx5 pulling one yesterday, looked it up"prolite lounge" 1395 lb 3 person starting at $35,995 Can $$$, I was shocked when I saw that.

[@mark-di5pf]

Dang, you must be a genius if you can build the Bean Stock for $4K ! You should come work for us because we are the largest off road trailer company in the US and we cant figure how to keep the material cost less than $8K and that is in materials alone. Your not talking about building it like typical RV's because that would be way different than how a Bean is built?

[@greygoose4x46]

I just never understood why people buy these when they don’t have an A/C … with so many power options even small generators it just doesn’t make sense to me

[@nunyabidness3075]

@@greygoose4x46 My vacation home doesn’t have AC. It’s near the Canadian border. Teardrops are much more popular at higher latitudes, and some do have AC.

[@jefferylorance7988]

Wish they made a real 4x4 Subarus with larger tires and even higher ground clearance.. plus better front and rear departures..I would buy one, two..? My fishing grounds ..need to go on lava roads and trails..

[@ripplesouth]

The 90's Subarus had air suspension. I am surprised an off road vehicle that tows 3500lb doesn't come with adjustable height air ride as standard equipment.

[@ab2abblank607]

This was a little strange review. I think to properly feature the Bean and any CVT equipped Subaru, the review should have consisted of realistic examples of Crosstrek use. Nobody is using a Crosstrek to trailer on anything other than the highway and some light soft-roading. It would have been best to see the Crosstrek evaluated on its mpg towing capability while towing the bean. Let perspective Crosstrek owners see how easy it is to tow doing something more closer to how they'd use their cars. I assure you that the vast majority of them ain't rock climbing and puddle crossing in Moab. As for Bean's paid advertisement here, I'm a fan of the Bean but I have yet to be able to build a Bean Stock for under $20K, or even $20K, for that matter. Please find a way to get people there with a moderately equipped Stock, and your phone will ring off the hook with those who are sitting on the fence. Ask me how I know...

[@wanglee21]

Wish someone did a Crosstrek vs Forester vs Outback all Wilderness head to head

[@bryceahysjulien3708]

What are the odds of an Ike run with this setup?

[@briantoner5247]

1:11 Jeep compass no longer has best in class towing 😮

[@thomasfields2082]

I can buy a lot of tents for 16000.

[@MavadoKen]

That'd be a fun video. How many people can you take camping and donate the gear to them instead of buying a tiny overpriced trailer. Grow the camping community, or sleep in a fiberglass bubble of your own farts.

[@peterbutlien1335]

You should make nice with Subaru. I'd like to see reviews of their stuff on your channel.

[@the305hauler]

Booyah 👊🏽 😁 👍🏽 🇺🇸

[@proshepherd]

The subtle or not so subtle digs at Subaru throughout make me laugh. It's so unnecessary guys 😂

[@jeffer1101]

You guys need to sit down with Subaru and have a beer and hug it out. Their vehicles would do well with the stuff you guys do out there.

[@dennisl6198]

The problem is that TFL has real testing on real Colorado roads with real obstacles. And a crossover just isn't going to do well . I have a small off-camber mogul hill near my home that I take any awd vehicle I test on. Its shocking how bad some of them are-- As an example-- my wife's 2016 x1 with eagle GTs made it up after a few tries with difficulty, but the new Rav4 prime gave up after 2 FEET of incline. That's not saying the BMW is good, its showing how terrible the Rav4 is. I dont have experience with the crosstrek, but I have driven a bronco sport badlands and it is much better than it should be in low traction situations.

[@jeffer1101]

@@dennisl6198 Subarus aren't hardcore off road vehicles. They are capable softroaders, often more capable than comparable vehicles from other brands. For example, a RAV4, CRV, Forester, Santa Fe, Bronco Sport, Equinox and Rogue. All vehicles of similar size/class. You don't need to hit the hard core terrain with them, but they do live in an area where you can give them more challenging terrain than a highway and parking lot. Ryan at Driving Sports TV does some great testing on his channel and keeps the courses appropriate for the class, but still tests the limits of various vehicles. TFL does a lot of this too, but unfortunately doesn't have a relationship with Subaru anymore so I think there is some good opportunities lost here. All brands need to take criticism as an opportunity, not as slander. As well, reviewers need to be realistic about what they are reviewing and be honest with their viewers (not directed at the TFL guys or Ryan).

[@mg7990]

​@@dennisl6198loock Take a look at the "snow sock" test where they didn't test off-road either. And I think the Sport bronco and the wilderness Forester would be comparable.

[@HAPPYFUNTIMEx2]

Looks nice, but eh you can chop up a cargo trailer and make your own for a fraction of the price.

[@Nathans_Margarita_Salt]

For those not aware, the reason Subaru still refuses to work with TFL was Roman decided to go buy an Outback and literally named it after their Subaru rep after they cut them off, so thats why they give vehicles to channels that test them like DrivingSports and not Roman, he basically shot himself in the foot when he pulled that stunt

[@OneBaldingWookiee]

I feel like there is bias too.. just listen to how they review ANY Subaru.

[@xfozzypx115]

@@OneBaldingWookieeAbsolutely a bias considering how well these vehicles seem to do in the hands of everyone else. Except these guys wonder why lol. That being said this review was pretty decent.

[@TFLcar]

Nope, Subaru stopped loaning us cars because we took an Outback off-road and it did not perform well. It was because of this review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqPHk5KLi7mUaJIsi=CpN3GU_VzQ1YviLx

[@alejandrochavira5959]

Please review the Forester wilderness. Everyone always does a Crosstrek or outback. Never the families off roader 🤣.

[@jayhiggins5239]

​@@TFLcarand then Roman did something he eventually apologized for.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Today we're going to try to 💀 this Subaru😂

[@robwhite240z]

AC/DC Jailbreak. All in the name of Liberty

[@headers12]

Why is Subaru so stubborn in using CVT?

[@lloydswartz7354]

Cheap

[@ninjaknight-jn9ky]

Efficiency and the size of the transmission tunnel hasn't changed since the 90s the 4eat is massive and like 300lbs and the 5eat even bigger the cvt is smaller lighter and more efficient. Also toyota runs a cvt is everything they make but their trucks because of towing capacity and the high torque requirements.

[@dirtycommtroop]

For 16k im getting a Scamp....

[@benjaminbuschi284]

You could buy an entire Mitsubishi Delica for the price of that thing. It's just not worth more than $5-7K, especially since it has about as many creature comforts as my dog's tent.

[@patrickg8429]

I have a 9 year old Subaru Forester, has been a great vehicle with the exception of getting it serviced. Subaru does not listen to American customers anymore, they have not expanded their service centers to accommodate the increased sales so even an oil change still takes 2 hours or overnight and dealer/service centers are very spread apart so not convenient either. Then the ly dumped the Turbos in the USA. I want a turbo and a local dealer that can service it regularly without it taking days to complete, Subaru refuses to do that, so I will not be buying another Subaru and I won’t recommend Subaru to anyone.

[@dvader3263]

Why suffer on purpose? It's not required to have oil changes done at the dealer. Save the time and take it elsewhere to have oil changes done quickly.

[@edsmith9855]

I have been very happy with my Subaru dealer's service. It is of course expensive, but they are prompt, the service has been done well, and loaners are available for longer appointments. I drive a 2.0L Impreza, and the power is totally adequate for the type of driving I do -- mostly flat terrain with one or two passengers. I agree though, they should upgrade the powertrain options. The 2.5L should be standard with a moderately tuned turbo for the upper trim levels. A turbo certainly would be useful for heavier loads in mountainous terrain. I have given up on a turbo for the Impreza/Crosstrek though. Hopefully they will have a hybrid soon with both better gas mileage and more low end grunt.

[@bikerbob2260]

So the Subaru did everything asked of it.

[@grummanfanschneid]

Go Subaru - luv my 23 Outback Xt - just want 300hp in the next gen

[@DaOzMan0608]

I don't care what the marketing materials say not what Subaru owners claim, this is a wagon NOT a crossover.

[@Lthrnk0331]

Low cost as possible and 16k for the camper. 😂

[@codybrackett812]

Crosstrek as capable as an FX4 maverick for 5k less lol

[@scottericwilliams]

Looks like the Corolla Cross SUV

[@jediguy634]

$16K for the “cheap” option?! This feels overkill for most weekend overlanding people are going to do in a crosstrek

[@merd0c-532]

that price is laughable

[@davecook81]

💯‼️

[@donleamon8653]

If you did many miles of dirt, that fridge on the tongue is going to be covered in dust. Not what I want around my food.

[@proshepherd]

Bro reviews a Crosstrek and tows a trailer, then says if you want to pull a trailer, you can buy a bronco 😂😂😂

[@evankatz2893]

Owned a 2015 xv crosstrek , no issues but boring , their interiors are still 1980’s. Prefer my 2023 mini all 4s countryman! Great video as always , cool trailers !

[@jordanreyes8880]

Are those Acura gauges?

[@SulCoCrazy]

This is the sx4 of the 2020s……

[@StacyFsahkmetez-xm3lj]

Like how does it compare to a jeep Patriot that's an suv would you say it compares to Mazda Cx3 that's almost similar to the crosstek and why does it have to be Utah you guys go off-roading!!! Why can't the TFL team try going someplace different like New Mexico or Arizona go off roading there!!! No offense Utah is nice the scenry and everything I just think the team at TFL needs to try off roading in a different place!! I think miranda lambert or carrie underwood mention something about a subaru and toyota in one of there songs and another was where Adam Lambert mention about something about a subaru off-roading or was it Post Malone ugh geez Idk.

[@rydehamid4335]

I thought the thumbnail was diecast