Subaru Outback or Subaru Forester? The 2022 Subaru comparison.

[@philippelarocque4207]

I don't tend to keep cars for very long. Marzda3 GT = 3 years, WRX = 4 years, Honda Civic = 2 years. But my Subaru Outback is the exception: currently at 6 years, pushing 7! I will never let go of this car!!! I have two kids: ages 3 and 6. This thing eats up baby/kid gear and all our errands at once. Plus, it's a dream to drive in snowy Ottawa. I cannot recommend this vehicle enough... OUTBACK = AMAZING!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Doc1855]

Last November (2021) I bought my wife an Outback for her commuter car and we use it as our road car. This is our first Subaru. It requires more maintenance than my Toyota Rav 4WD Limited. Though I’ve always enjoyed my Rav our Outback is superior in handling and traction in all driving conditions. We average 5-6 feet of snow every winter. 4WD or AWD is mandatory to get up our private road and into our garage during the winter. The 3.5 V6 with 269hp is faster than the Outback and gets better fuel economy. Overall, when our Outback wears out, we’ll replace it with another Outback. When our Rav wears out, if Subaru offers a non plug-in hybrid, I’ll buy a Forester Touring. If Subaru doesn’t offer a hybrid, then we’ll buy a Toyota Venza.

[@davidmasson8743]

We just bought the '22 Forester Limited. I tested both '22 Outback and Forester; and the Wilderness trims of both too (hard to find demos). I did like the Turbo Engine in the Outback Wilderness, but not the small sunroof or big infotainment screen. I prefer the one touch knobs, buttons, and switches in the Forester, panoramic sunroof, massive windows, and smaller screen. The S mode acceleration mode gives me the power I need to merge and pass on the highway. I also prefer the bigger cabin and cargo height in the Forester. Having been a passenger in the back on long trips in station wagons of my youth, I will also avoid memories of childhood trauma. :) Thanks for doing a head-to-head comparison together, Andrea and Zack! Much appreciated.

[@danhall3450]

OB for us. Our 1st Subie was a used 2004 Forester. Since then had a 2010, 2015, & just got a 2022 Touring -- all with 2.5i. All towed our 2,000 lb fish n ski boat over Cascade passes without too much strain. None had any serious problems (but all were sold before 70,000 miles). We prefer OB for comfort, power passenger seat, power tail gate, & longer cargo area but you IMO you can't go wrong with either one.

[@detroitj7475]

My wife and I are on Subaru number 6 she has a 2017 Outback and I just got a 2022 Forester limited we love them both and I like the customer service from Subaru of North America when I had a issue with my 2013 Outback that was traded in on the Forester They handled it quickly and professional

[@mslaureano6230]

Let me just say, Thank you for your reviews. I haven't been following you all too long but even in that short time period. I got great advice and learned even more about the cars I wanted. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how y'all compare cars even in the same class. Long story short, I just purchased a 2022 Forester Sport model with everything included. I LOVE IT. My two young men LOVE IT. I LOVE the open windows and space in the cabin. I Love how it gets up and go. I have no regrets with my choice. I'm a very busy, on the go mom and it definitely keeps up. Like you said, we get in and out with ease! Thank y'all so much!

[@curthott1317]

I’m on my 3rd Forester and just love them. Being 6’2”, I don’t hit my head on the door jamb and like to sit a little higher. The Outback looks way cooler to me but the way it sits is too low for me. Great reviews as always.

[@gregthebaritone]

I'm 6'1" and am very long-waisted so headroom is also very important to me. When I went to the dealer, I had this concern, but I looked at a Forester and an Outback side-by-side and they looked practically the same height.

[@ryanlow22]

I ordered an outback back in January. I was leaning more towards the forester at first, but after test driving the outback. I decided that was were I wanted to be. I did prefer the feeling of driving a car and having the capability of an SUV. Also the wilderness looked deadly in all black 😉

[@kippywylie]

When you did your side by side test drives, what specifically did experience with cabin noise at freeway speeds Forester vs Outback? Also, did you experience less cabin noise with the Turbo vs Aspirated engine?

[@ericr3935]

I choose the Forester because the driving experience is uniq! Huge windows, confortable and a large sunroof. I prefer the smallest screen with buttons than the big one the Outback, Legacy and WRX. Simple switch for the heating seats! The fuel is so expensive, I don’t want a turbo. 7.2 l/100km on highway.

[@whitegymshews]

Forester!! Adequate power, great mileage, saves gas. I am tall, great height inside. Short turning radius, easy peasy parking.

[@davehumphries2337]

Test drove both & decided on Forester. Like SUV design, easier to get in & out. Great visibility. Fit our budget & garage. Would have been happy with either but Forester convenience model fit our budget. Cheers

[@AdventuresWinnieandBabyO]

Drove both recently too. We found the visibility in the Outback was really good too and ended up going with the Outback.

[@liujun050612]

I prefer forester than outback and as a forester owner, I love the higher and great visibility and extremely functional screen panel with buttons. It gives me more confident when driving. Certainly more power and bigger screen on outback is better, but regular 2.5L is way enough on regular city commute. Plus when driving in the city, fuel economy is more important than powerful engine, and it is easier to park in a tight space compare to outback. If I need a bigger SUV, I will go with ascent.

Ascent has terrible reputation

[@niuhuskieguy]

I'm personally in the Outback camp myself. Just as the Outback started life as a Legacy wagon and shared the interior of that, the Forester was a crossover version of the Impreza and shared the Impreza's interior. I always liked the Legacy/Outback interior far more than the Impreza/Crosstrek/Forester.

[@moderncube]

We were about to buy the Forrester after driving it and all it’s competition, but after a test drive in the Outback XT, we were sold. Had it for about 3 months and no regrets with the purchase.

[@abu_abdulmohsen]

I’ve always wanted someone to compare these two vehicles, and no one can do it from heart to heart like Andrea & Zack. My choice would be the better handling more spacious station wagon. Thank you!

[@brentrobinson5918]

Outback because of the turbo, better knee room and most of all the ventilated seats and CD player.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes, the Forester doesn't come with ventilated front seats.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Quite possibly the most cross shopped vehicles, within one brand, in the automotive market. I’m not surprised the the Forester wins the battle year-over-year, it is one hell of a product. Especially for the Subaru fans. Though… I agree with Zack, absolutely hands down… the Outback. The cargo, ease of load (especially on top!), the look, the car-like handling, the tech, etc. makes it an easy winner. I’m just not sure I could ‘get into’ the looks of those Wilderness trim models. Thanks for another brilliant comparison video.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@ln5747]

It's clearly not a hell of a product given the worldwide sales figures. Its niche and not desired by most due to others being a much superior all round package.

[@trentthompson2928]

I am looking into an Outback Premium , but a friend of mine just got a Mazda CX-5. It has a screen but all of the controls are on the console. I was surprised how much easier it is to use! Less distracting. But I have been obsessed with Outbacks for decades, can’t wait to get one!

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Your video title sums up the decision we are going to make this spring. We have owned two Foresters and have been very happy with our local Subaru dealership.

[@andreaspencer9813]

That's awesome, good to hear!

[@9johneboy]

Great job on comparing these 2 vehicles! I owned a 2000 Outback 2.5 liter, had 358,000 miles when I got tired of owning it! 😆 Bought a 2014 Outback, had over120, 000 miles when I traded it in for a 2021 Forester Sport. All 3 had the 2.5 liter motor. Never had a complaint about lack of power in all 3!! I hunt all over America quite a bit. So I travel up & down mts, prairies, & forest roads & off roads. It seems to me anyone riding an article on cars or trucks has to find a complaint about the vehicle their testing. With the Forester, it's always, it needs more power! For what??? Drag racing from one light to another, getting up a hill a little faster with the turbo engine? I'm not an old foggy that litter patters along, in the '70's, I owner 70 340 Duster, 71 426 Hemi-Cuda, etc, etc. In my opinion, solely, I find the Forester being lighter in weight than the Ouback, is quicker & at 182hp, is better on gas ($4.29) & going up, a gallon!!!!! Than the turbo engine. Subaru must know what they are doing, isn't the non turbo Forester their BEST seller?? Thanks again, just stating my opinion out loud!! Again, great article on these two.👍

[@daveunknown01]

Its the best seller because its cheaper, not because its better. Plain and simple.

[@LB-vg2pb]

We currently own a 2016 Forester with 135k miles - most miles done at an elevation greater than 5000'. Our house is at 8200' and we have two reasonably steep grades between town and our house. MORE POWER! We get stuck behind slow traffic all the time cause the 2.5l motor just doesn't have enough power to pass safely. Even when there is no traffic, the motor is taching 4500 to 5000 rpm going up the grades at speed. I've got a turbocharged diesel truck that doesn't care about the steepness of the grades. And my supercharged Challenger just motors up those same grades with hardly any more pressure on the go pedal. Yep, the Suby needs to have more air crammed into the combustion chambers at our altitude.

[@Rickzolla]

I just got my second Outback. I'm a fanboy.

[@olathestanwalker6717]

My wife has a 2014 Forester with manual trans and I really enjoy driving it. I just bought a 2022 Outback Onyx. I would probably preferred a manual, if available, but I'm getting used to the CVT. Never drove a turbo before, but really like the power. I don't want to say my wife hates my Outback, but she much prefers her Forester. I came out of a '99 Chrysler 300M that I drove for almost 23 years (300M was still running great and donated to a lady at church who desperately need a car). After living with a car that long, you almost feel a part of the car. With all the tech in the Outback, it was a big departure from the 300M and I don't yet have the same comfort level. But I do love the turbo power and handling, which I feel is outstanding on the Outback. Thanks for the great vid. Confirms that either choice would have been a winner. By the way, my wife hates the big screen and I love it.

[@MarcStJean1965]

I bought the Outback Wilderness 6 weeks ago. It's a surprising car, I love it... But...yes But, there a few annoying things. When you drive and need to start or stop Heating seats, you have to click twice to be able to do it. They should really keep it simple. 1-2-3 on-off button. Also, the AVH on the second screen, should be active till you disengage as the auto-shut-off for the motor. I have a lot more positive to say than negative, don't worry, It's a great vehicule. Winter wise... incredible !

[@keilmillerjr9701]

The more upright stance for myself being tall and having back pain made the Forrester a winner for me. I took home a 2021. Only complaint is the cheapness of the interior. Window switches almost immediately broke. Otherwise; it does good in the snow and has enough clearance for my rural area, gets 30mpg, cvt feels nice, roof rack availability, not struggling with my back to sit in it. My truck feels amazing. I have a hard time sitting in cars. Forrester is a good in-between. I would like the extra hight of the wilderness model in a future purchase.

[@write2nick]

30 mpg is excellent! I'm leaning more towards Forester myself for the reasons you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.

[@ericg9092]

I know I'm in the minority, but WHY do screens have to keep getting bigger? I would strongly prefer a small screen option on both vehicles. I don't need a television in my center-stack as I'm driving down the road - I already have a phone, tablet, computer, etc.

[@waynetcampbell]

Thanks so much - This convinced us to go with an outback XT. The Forester is great, however the seats are a bit wider in the Outback, which we like

[@Motormouth...]

Glad it was helpful! - Andrea

[@nore8141]

I love my 2014 forester it still impresses me. I’m in Montreal. I’m looking forward to a hybrid/ all electric setups. Plus my wife who is under 5 feet tall says it perfect for her. Win Win. Thanks for the video 💚

[@musicmaniac68]

I got the Outback. Seats to me are more comfortable especially the extended thigh support driver seat.

[@ChaseHefflefinger]

I love the Outback! I’m driving a 2019 Subaru Outback and love it!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@ChaseHefflefinger]

@@andreaspencer9813 ur welcome

[@barrdcarr]

Had two Forester Limited XT’s over the last 8 years and have been very happy with them. However, with the turbo option not being available with the latest generation, replaced my Forester Limited XT with another brand. Outback just does not suite my preference and not willing to go there. Forester is the way to go for me … but they need the option of a better engine than the base option!

[@laurenlalo153]

Outback all the way! I really like the outback with the turbo for sure!

[@BasementBerean]

I need to enjoy my beverage (typically coffee) on a road trip, and I found the cupholders on the Forester are way more awkward to access than the Outback. In the Outback I reach forward and I can see them easily. In the Forester I have to reach to the side and backwards, depending on how far forward the seat is. Anyone else notice this?

[@laurielavallee411]

Forester Wilderness camp here. Just bought one a few weeks ago ❤️

[@shopwithaaron]

My sis has a 2017 Forester and sat in the spacious rear seat a couple of short trips...comfy and even without seat heaters in CO found that all 4 occupants and the medium sized dog in the way back were just fine! True about the greenhouse...expansive and hot when they visit Reno in the summer!

[@pumbaa32]

I HATE the touch screen on the outback. I would take the smaller screen and dedicated physical buttons on the Forester over the Outback's any day!

[@kimshelton4277]

I just bought a Forester, love it!

[@97I30T]

I've always preferred the Outback over the Forester. The Forester is a great car, but the Outback rides and drives a bit better and I think it's more comfortable. I also personally find the styling of the Forester to be a bit dorky. I prefer the wagon look of the Outback.

[@regwilson7652]

I love this review. my wife and i have been looking at a few SUVS thanks and will check both of these Subarus.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Great, glad it was helpful!

[@samuelkrinninger3060]

Honestly it’s depending on really what people like. I’m more of a fan of the outback mainly due to the carrying capacity and the look. Not a fan of the boxy look with the forester. But both are comfortable and great cars to drive

[@curlytop242923]

The wilderness ? NO hate the Cladding , But the Onyx XT trim Rocks , Love the chrome wheels, No black rims for me !!! Great review guys , keep them coming !!!

[@KennethMMuhammad]

Maaan, I’m old school and I absolutely love the Outback Station Wagon, but the Forester turns me on too.😊

[@ronripley9197]

Great review guys! Test drove both of these vehicles last summer and preferred the ride of the Outback. Just one question though - anyone have a reason why the Outback scores 10 points less in the JD Power reliability scores. 71/100 for Outback and 81/100 for the Forester. They both use the 2.5L boxer and have the same 4wd system. Is the larger turbo engine in the Outback lowering the rating? Has that engine had problems?? Not sure why the big difference in reliability ratings!!

[@pdd3]

It could just mean that we should put less stock in the JD Power reliability scores.

[@97I30T]

I have a feeling it's partly because of the large touchscreen in the Outback. The Forester doesn't have that screen. People have been complaining that it's slow to respond and unintuitive.

[@drwho534]

Just discovered your channel, beyond excellent review covering all the details....and Canadian to boot! Refreshing to find a 'home grown' auto test channel since so many are from south of the border where often models, options and especially price are not the same. Now subscribed!

[@Motormouth...]

Welcome aboard!

[@kristian872]

You guys speak very well and clearly. Excellent delivery! Thank you

[@Motormouth...]

Glad you think so!

[@gregthebaritone]

I was mostly non-passively listening to this, but the one major difference that immediately sold me on the Outback was that seating was obviously much more comfortable. The Forester felt more like a chair compared to the Outback, which supported and contacted my whole body. This matters on long trips, where sitting in the same position so long makes me start to cramp. I think the Forester sells more mostly because of the lower price.

[@jagdevarvinder]

I appreciate both of you discussing Outback vs Forester features, Praciality and utility

[@matthewcurry425]

Great back and forth in this episode! For me it’s Outback XT.

[@Motormouth...]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the review - Andrea

[@robertolouth7468]

I got sold to you two, well done 👍🏼 the most civilized review on Subarus

[@Motormouth...]

Glad you liked it!

[@FlowJunkie65]

Love your channel and content! I just purchased a 2022 Forester Premium in autumn green metallic and I am absolutely in love with it, so yay Andrea! :-) I, too, love the open feel of the Forester, the incredible visibility, the higher SUV seating position, the MPG, and that incredibly HUGE moonroof! It drives beautifully, esp. for an SUV. I used to want the Outback, but I owned a stationwagon for plenty of years, and wanted something different. Cheers, Zack and Andrea! Oh, and I previously owned a 1984 Subaru Hatchback for about 10 years, which was a little FWD champ. 42 MPG highway from a little 1600cc engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, and she also drove and handled securely and confidently on the wet, snowy, and icy roads to ski resorts.

[@dlg5485]

I'm with Andrea. I like the Outback and wagons in general, but I prefer the smaller footprint, higher seating position, taller windows and better fuel mileage of the Forester. Plus it looks more attractive/aggressive to my eye, especially the Sport trim which is the one I'm considering ordering.

[@cadefoster9279]

Ive been waiting for a head to head on these 2 models. Thank you for doing a great job in the comparison!

[@wanglee21]

Outback Wagons are so HotT! I just wish the Outback had more dials for temp control and the X-mode like in the Forester.

[@Holtenstein]

I was in the market for the Forester Wilderness. But without the turbo engine, I'm now looking at the outback wilderness. I never thought I would be looking at an outback at all.

[@Alwayslostdad]

Outback wilderness is the way to go.

[@Doc1855]

I bought my wife an Outback last year for her birthday. Today we bought a Forester Touring to replace our Rav.

[@RigiLiquid945]

outback looks better and works better. Station wagon for the win!

[@waynepark4430]

Like both, but leaning towards the Forster.

[@davehumphries2337]

I am staying with my Forester. Test drove both before picking Forester.

[@omgitsme435]

Do these still have the random windshield cracking issue..

[@pierrelouisslavsky1938]

Not anymore

[@Intrepid175a]

I bought a 2022 Outback in December. I have looked at both these cars for a bunch of years now and the Outback was pretty much my choice primarily because of the layout of the rear cabin. The Forrest is taller but the Outback is deeper and as such, has a longer load floor. I drove a Toyota Rav4 for almost eight years and it worked well for me but it was often to the cramped side. The Outback corrects that for me at this point. As for the 11.5 inch screen, I like the look of it but it is often tedious to operate. At times, it can be annoyingly laggy in operation. Press a button and I've had it sit there up to 20 seconds before responding. That's not all the time but it's frustrating when it happens. The layout of the various features is also not very efficient. Radio functions are under one icon and all the other audio functions (bluetooth, CD, USB, iPhone, Aux, etc) are under another so if you want to go from listening to the radio to playing a CD, it could be up to three punches of the screen to get there. Some functions, the heated/ventilated seats for example, are accessed one layer deep in the menu system. That may not seem like much but it makes accessing them more tedious than they should be. Some of the selections are redundant and don't really need to be there. Subaru offers a driver monitoring system on it's upper lever trims to help keep the driver focused on the road, then they put this 11.5" tablet on the dash that can be the most distracting thing in the cabin. My Outback is a Premium trim. I went with that level because it was the lowest level I could option the blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert feature. I didn't mind the fact that it also included the large touch screen but in hind sight, if I could have gotten the blind spot monitoring on the base model, I'd go that way and skip the big touch screen all together. In spite of all I've just said, I'm quite happy with the car overall.

[@Doc1855]

A lot of people here in the USA are afraid of turbo’s. In the past a lot of turbo’s from many different automobile manufacturers failed with reliability issues and they didn’t last as long as a naturally aspirated engine. I personally have had 3 turbo’s and will never buy another one. They simply produce too much heat. We normally keep our vehicles for 15-20 years but we’re lucky if the turbo’s lasted 7 years. Most of them crapped out as soon as the warranty did. It’s just not worth it

[@bruce9032]

2020 forester touring, avg mpg 37.2 ...when I need more pull I switch to S mode and does great. Paddle shifters to reliability etc etc...great suv . Have 34000 miles ..no problems. Drove the outback before I signed for the forester and what I noticed was turning radius on forester was fantastic but the moonroof did not tilt like it does in the outback , Subaru should accommodate and correct that. Both great vehicles but so far I would definitely buy another forester. Btw, this was in 2020.

[@micaelaiphys]

Picking up my US Outback Wilderness tomorrow…finally! Really bummed our models didn’t get (even as an option) the heated steering wheel! Outback all the way 😆

[@mervstone17]

I’ve got the 2021 Outback XT Touring .. the turbo engine has ample power and the handling is great. Versatile, fully loaded including ventilated front seats which was a must . I use the voice controls, STARLINK remote start with air conditioning and great sound system . Love the metallic green / Napa leather combination . 13,000 comfortable miles to date .. I rarely go off road but when I do it gave no issues and I have slept in the back with the rear seats down !. I love the apple car play google maps in large format on the screen .. I have experienced the reboot of the head system due to apple car play glitch , I believe there’s now an update that might address this which I will do soon .. For me it was the best value decision for desert living ..

[@joerotman5214]

You have the exact car I want to buy. How do you like the HK sound system?

[@mervstone17]

@@joerotman5214 It’s the best sound I have experienced in a vehicle but also the first upgraded one I have had … I listen to mostly classic rock music and jazz / blues and love the detail and bass response from the sub woofer .. the cd-player in the central arm rest was a bonus and keep a few of my favorites in there .. I am still using Sirius xm after negotiating a low premium for another year but will end the subscription if they won’t bargain ..

[@michaelguilfoyle3847]

as a fellow lover of the wagon I salute you Zach..why SUV's are so popular are beyond me...I would love to find a older Mazda 6 wagon with a manual for an everyday car...great comparo...keep up the great work.🙂

[@MrViyasan]

Mazda 6 sells a wagon version in markets outside North America. I've seen one in New Zealand

[@slighwentwalking2024]

I was just in the market and looked at both. They are very much alike behind the wheel. I preferred the Forester....but found greater variety in Outbacks. Both could use more power but will be enough for most buyers.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Both are really good choices!

[@jiaaog8315]

At the moment, I just like the model that can be sold in its mrsp and on dealer's inventory without waiting.

[@m3rdpwr]

I prefer the power, bigger screen and the ventilated seats of the Outback, but I like the higher seating, legroom of the Forester.

[@RayB1656]

Thank you for all these comparisons, a real help. I like your work. And working as a team, provides often a different image/approach which again helps us with a final decision / choice. Not sure about the new design of the Outback, especially with the video' side view image at 3:33 ... .... too much plastic cladding up front and the bizarre shaped plastic cladding around the the front and back wheels... possibly, the grey color is not helping !

[@lyoydchristmas5923]

No NAV on wilderness no thanks how did the engineer's come up with that one... Currently own XT was going to buy new but No Turbo on new Forester means brand switch for us

[@EV-lq4md]

Looking to purchase one of these this year so this was so informative. Leaning toward the Outback with the turbo engine.

[@hoser7706]

Had a 2019 Outback Touring. Bounced and rolled too much but was quiet and smoothe. And not the new platform. Felt closed in too but a very easy drive. Now have a 22 Forester Sport. While not as refined as the Outback the suspension is better and outward visibility second to none. But I still love the room, speed, exonomy and fun of my 19 Impreza 5-dr. Maybe a new Crosstrek is next? Thank you, you two deliver great (white north) reviews!!! ❤️✌🏻🇨🇦

[@geraldthompson4633]

Thanks guys!

[@CANB452]

We prefer the outback however what we do not like is the big plastic rack on top

[@gordonvanbiljon5517]

The approach and breakover angles of the Forester is better than the Outback. That makes it a better choice for the rougher stuff.

[@BG-ig6fd]

Great comparisons, thank you!

[@MechayaAlta]

We live in the pacific nw, and have owned 5 Subarus over the years. Our family currently owns three. Both these cars have excellent visibility, with the forester being a bit better, especially for shorter drivers. The forester may also have better reliability, perhaps because it’s still Japanese built. That being said, I’m 6’ tall and have owned outbacks and one legacy. My wife is 5’2” and loves her Forester, though soon to be replaced with a Nissan Leaf. Our 35 year old son has an Outback sport, and is praying for an Outback wilderness.

[@marshaclark4901]

Please rethink the Leaf… do a lot of homework before buying the Nissan. I so wish Subaru had a hybrid to offer.

[@MrViyasan]

Canadian Subaru's are all imported from Japan, the US ones come from Indiana

[@franceseverson8527]

@@MrViyasanNope I live in the US and just bought a 2023 Forester Limited made in Japan.

[@paulpuglia8480]

I agree with Andrea, I prefer the Forester it's sportier and it's more of a sport utility I'm not into the station wagon family vehicle and Turbo is very hard on 4 cylinder engines the only way I would get a Turbo is if you lease it not buy it.

[@dgrGR61]

Both need a hybrid version.

[@redwhite_040]

EV

[@Doc1855]

Absolutely they do. As soon as Subaru offers a hybrid, we’ll sell our current Outback and buy the hybrid.

[@josemanuellopezlopez27]

Not neccesary

[@Doc1855]

@@josemanuellopezlopez27 Sure it is. No one can afford Socialist Biden’s gas prices

[@PS987654321PS]

@@redwhite_040 no way. EV is fraudulent.

[@brandonprince1350]

Production set to start this month for my outback! It was tempting to go up to the touring model with the bigger screen but the base is more in my price range. I've never had a screen in a car before (2006 corolla current) so anything will be an upgrade. Im moving across Canada later this year and the towing capacity was the most attractive feature between forester and outback. Both will be fully capable of tackling our winters. Great review as always!!

[@daveunknown01]

How long is the wait for ordering?

[@brandonprince1350]

@@daveunknown01 TL;DR - anywhere from 3-6 months. Too many variables to know for sure but I ordered mine in January (convenience in mag grey) and its production was set to Feb with April delivery. That got changed to later so I swapped to black, now I'm looking at end of March production and may/June delivery.

[@daveunknown01]

@@brandonprince1350 Thanks. Ive been looking into ordering one, either Forester or Outback. Waiting on my local dealer to get some Foresters in so i can compare the two in person. Ive also never owned a vehicle with a screen 🍻 my 96 2 door Tahoe is the newest vehicle ive ever owned.

[@simerpreetsingh169]

We test drove Forester and outback both but liked outback due to back seat comfort and heated back seat and steering

[@andreaspencer9813]

Plus you also get available ventilated front seats in the Outback, not in the Forester which is nice for those hot climates.

[@janetg14]

I suppose it’s personal preference but for me it’s a no brainer…LOVE the outback because of the engine and higher ground clearance it’s also somewhat of a unicorn 😊 and this is subjective but the outback is better looking

[@ItsTheSidJ]

Love your videos. Would be great if you could throw the power and torque numbers on the screen when you talk about it. Great job guys! 👍

[@ljastrong78]

Outback Wilderness is my choice!

[@cgarrett1974]

Such thoughtful videos, nice job. I am leaning towards the Forester.

[@richardharker2775]

I do like seeing you two having a point of view from your own perspectives. It gives a wider view for people to consider which way they would go (shhhh! Forester). Sorry Zack.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we appreciate the positive feedback, glad you like it.

[@jimthompson2836]

Forester. Definitely.

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

Wilderness Outback lacks a heated steering wheel that is in the touring trim. What were they thinking. The Wilderness also gives up mileage. The top trim Touring XT is extremely capable and I would give the not to that. It can also can tow 3500 miles

[@GT-Diaries]

The plastic cladding on recent Subaru vehicles looks off to me. Had the 1st generation Forester STI and those were a perfect balance of power, looks and functionality.

[@MrChangchichris]

The part between 09:33 to 11:44 are particular useful to me that they talking comfortableness of the two models. I'm new to Subaru, switching from Toyota Camry.

[@williamstevenson8518]

I like the Forester for the awesome green color and the in dash cd player. Put those in the outback!

[@davidmasson8743]

I'm shocked that a used 2019 Subaru Forester with 63,000+ Km sells for $35,490 + Tax. Is the warranty expired? I don't think Insurance will replace if stolen either - they won't with demos over 10,000Km. Seems like you will be paying almost NEW prices for it without peace of mind. I considered used, but decided to buy new instead. Tough market to find a deal on used vehicles right now.

[@juanseaforth5111]

I totally agree with you the market it’s crazy right now I have a 2019 Subaru Forester premium and I paid brand new $26K just two weeks ago I went to get my oil changed and the same sales person was offering me $29995 if I wanted to sale it 😳 back to the dealership.

[@TC-hs5wy]

Like the Outback better. Bigger, more power and looks a bit more upscale than the Forester. Id rather a truck but with gas prices staying higher as the new norm for now and the foreseeable future id look at a mid size truck or Outback as its the only wagon that wont cost you an arm and a leg like The german wagons.

[@97I30T]

I too really want a truck. I've been looking at midsize pickups, but they're really expensive for what you're getting and they all get really lousy gas mileage. I'm leaning towards an Outback now because it costs a lot less than a brand new midsize pickup, it gets way better gas mileage, and has more interior space as well.

[@MrChangchichris]

What is "car like ride"? Can anyone describe what feeling is it?

[@6666tank]

Have a 2014 forrester xt and will be going for outback turbo when available here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@andydeciccio]

They treat the turbos as a completely different model. Subaru have said that about the Crosstrek, "It sells so well, we don't need another model to increase sales". Same with the Forester, turbo "model" isn't needed to increase sales. I guess with the Outback, it's still not enough work two "models" for sales to be greater than the SUVs.

[@JensHildebrandPL20]

Here in Germany, the only engine option is the four litre e-Boxer with 150 hp and 194 nm. Bound to give you a headache with regard to fuel consumption and current fuel prices.

[@mikeb8342]

I had heard most extended warranties don't cover turbos..... do we know about Subaru?

[@geraldthompson4633]

I think when the time comes, we’ll be doing the Forester…Outback as number 2

[@9johneboy]

If price was the popularity part, than why isn't the Subaru Crosstrek their most popular model?????? Plain & Simple!!!

[@A3A4Tom]

If Forester still offers XT turbo engine, it would be a difficult choice. Since Subaru is stupid enough to drop the turbocharged engine, or not so stupid since the sales volume actually risen with only a sluggish 2.5 normally aspirated engine. Outback 2.4T is a landslide winner in this pick. Since I always consider Outback as more of a wagon than an SUV, always good to choose a wagon > SUV.