Subaru EXTREME snow test : AMAZING AWD SYSTEM with Nokian R5!

In this video, we take the Subaru Crosstrek out on a snow adventure to see how well it can handle snow and ice with X-mode!
Nokian R5 tires are available in 3 versions:
The regular Nokian R5 is perfect for a car like a sedan.
The Nokian R5 SUV: With aramid and designed for an SUV.
The Nokian R5 EV: For SUVs or electric vehicles.
CONTENTS:
0:00 Subaru EXTREME snow test
0:03 Nokian R5
0:07 Traction test
0:35 Brake test
0:50 Off Road test
1:09 Drift Test
1:21 stability test
1:29 Deep snow test
2:52 POV test
3:12 X-mode test
3:43 Awd diagonal test in the snow with X-mode
4:28 Snow test
5:39 Snow donut
7:15 back on the road
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[@user-ps3mi5cl5i]

I am Japanese. In Japan, people who like Subaru are called Subaruists. I have also driven 7 Subaru cars. Thank you for loving Subaru

[@yr7283]

* SUBARIST

[@krys8870]

One of the Best Subaru deep snow video ever. Thanks for Your work.

[@CarQuestion]

share the love! glad you like!

[@sergejs.5282]

Очень хорошо проехал. Класс. Привет из страны, где очень много снега 💪🇷🇺

[@CarQuestion]

@@sergejs.5282 Gotta like snow :)

[@ronpfid]

Finally someone ACTUALLY tried it in deep snow, not 1 inch on paved roads lol That did amazing, awesome video!

[@CarQuestion]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidwayne9982]

aGREED-- a first REALISTIC test of this in snow.. and NOT "babied" along- but pushed.. and PERFORMED!!!

[@darkspd31]

Truth! Watching his other videos, I'm like my Chevy Cruze dominate whatever snow they're in 'testing' in 😂

[@steveng5107]

Subaru should pay you for such a promotional video! I have an Outback and I love it!

[@CarQuestion]

That would be cool! :P but as official Canadian Auto Journalist and not just KZbinr, it would be wrong

[@strasnylada1918]

@@CarQuestionThat's right. Sorry! ;)

[@CarQuestion]

@@strasnylada1918 Don't worry my friend! :) Big hello to you ! Take care!

[@ZeGermanHam]

Dang, that is some impressive capability. I purchased a 2023 Crosstrek Limited two weeks ago to serve as a city runabout and snow chaser. Looks like I made a good choice. :)

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

You’ve right choice. I’ve owned the first generation and second generation. Great vehicle. Unfortunately it’s just too small for my family.

[@CarQuestion]

and with the 2.5 you have more power than this one :)

[@CarQuestion]

@@eugenegutierrez5106 are you going for the Ascent?

[@miriamvivo4279]

Just take good care of the cvt system

[@martyvenida]

No, you made an EXCELLENT choice. 😉☺️

[@gcanyon3114]

I am genuinely impressed with this video! You nailed these tests with flying colors. And that driver is very skilled too. Super satisfying to watch!

[@CarQuestion]

Thank you very much!

[@anthonysalmons6651]

They are the best hands down in bad weather. Our 2015 went in 17” of snow. I have a 2021 Crosstrek now and the wife has a 2022 Outback. Bring on the snow.

[@user-iw7tj2sw3j]

This is what is called a TEST DRIVE, the off-road capabilities of the car!!! Thank you!

[@CarQuestion]

glad you like! :) stay tuned for more!

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

whoaaa! that car is a beast! ate that snow up like nothing,,those tires are badass in the snow almost unstoppable..what a show i enjoyed watching that

[@willy.campos]

Great snow test!!!

[@wenjiliu3654]

best test i have ever seen!

[@omerbayrak1808]

This is the real test. Thank you

[@CarQuestion]

You're welcome 😊

[@davidwayne9982]

THANK YOU-- THAT is what I needed to see...

[@karimsadredini8875]

Amazing grip on snow with those Nokian tires and Subaru's symmetrical awd! We need more of these videos pls.

[@CarQuestion]

will try

[@markwiener1091]

Thank you ever so much for this. Huge help towards deciding what to purchase next year!

[@CarQuestion]

Keep me posted ;)

[@stefanogoldoni5059]

Amazing test! Thanks for sharing.

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks for watching!

[@rkhalek]

excellent video! thanks, fantastic performance in snow

[@CarQuestion]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wvusmc]

Looks like a lot of fun. Nice looking countryside as well.

[@jessycliche8804]

Incroyable!!

[@themainmanify]

great video showing us how good subarus awd system is in the snow.thank you for sharing this!

[@shitsandwich1983]

awesome. i've been wanting a nokian snow setup for my sti, this video settles it. thankyou.

[@CarQuestion]

Glad I could help!

[@paha-dzen]

awesome video🤗

[@socomxx]

I love my 2024 crosstrek so much, had a 2009 camry that felt like a death trap in the snow, now I have one where I feel safe and can take that head on.

[@PO-wh5fz]

Awesome video!!! In my family we drive Crosstreks and Foresters, there is not a better vehicle in rain and snow.

[@alirezasoh]

Wow such a capable vehicle. Thanks for the great video

[@CarQuestion]

Our pleasure!

[@chrisgulbranson5867]

Wow that's impressive!!

[@mandomonica]

Looks like my rig. Same color Crosstrek with R5 SUVs. Awesome tires. I have not challenged mine as much, though I did have a 30 mile drive home on unplowed country roads with about 10in of wet snow. No problem.

[@CarQuestion]

Sometimes it’s not about to challenge them, but how the road ages will challenge you with a surprise ;)

[@brandonmjohnsonphotography]

That is awesome! Thank you for the video. I took my Subaru for its first big snow run. There was about 14 in on top of the mountain. Luckily, the plows hadn't made it through there all the way yet. It was an amazing experience. A slice through the snow like butter even on all season tires. Everyone wants to knock on the all season tires, but they performed extremely well. I can't even imagine what winter tires would do.

[@CarQuestion]

What brand and model your tires ?

[@brandonmjohnsonphotography]

@@CarQuestion 225/55R18 Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S tires.

[@Ceranik]

@@brandonmjohnsonphotography Falken makes great tires! I have the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tires on my crosstrek and they eat the snow up and offer additional offroad grip without making too many on road sacrifices. I lost about 3mpg when I put them on. No road noise, and seem to be just fine on wet pavement.

[@eamonob84]

@@Ceranik wildpeak AT trail are great. I have them on my Impreza and I even put them on our Honda odyssey. Took the minivan over a mountain range in a snow storm and kept up with the 4x4s. Drive uphill past all the people stopped to chain up!

[@keponen331]

I have Yokohama Geolandar AT on my Jeep, also good in snow

[@gungfuriceboy]

WOW!! .....Very Impressed!!!

[@CarQuestion]

glad you like!

[@miguelgarcia-po8eo]

ESPECTACULAR VÍDEO TE FELICITO.

[@MrMannyhw]

Love this deep snow test. Should do this and compare different SUVs.

[@CarQuestion]

Good idea!

[@carlostejada6782]

That thing is a beast!

[@CarQuestion]

A little beast mode :P

[@rolexr]

@@CarQuestion ....and X-Mode 😉

[@martinr8278]

Amazing. Best AWD system out there.

[@CarQuestion]

glad you like :)

[@karld3789]

Very cool! That car is an animal.

[@CarQuestion]

Small size big roar

[@lagvin719ify]

it's really amazing to see how much snow that tire clears up on the road

[@CarQuestion]

It really is! It's more aggressive than you can think!

[@phil_leu]

Incroyable comment ça passe!

[@CarQuestion]

Un tank

[@danmurphy1994]

Seemed unstoppable

[@alexanderkorpach8286]

XV дарит незабываемые ощущения от зимнего вождения! Спасибо за драйвовое видео!

[@CarQuestion]

you're welcome!

[@JuanRodriguez-gf6cz]

NICE

[@garycook4541]

Awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[@I_Am_Indeed_The_Free_1]

Got my 22 Outback limited this past April. It's currently the end of January,.2023 and not a flake of snow has fallen on NYC. I'm a tad disappointed I haven't had the opportunity to put the young fella through the paces yet.

[@CarQuestion]

Come to Québec, you will be served :P

[@liddlegregory1837]

Yes I tested my 2003 outback like this and it did as well or maybe better in deeper snow. I had a 2016 legacy 3.6r and now have a 2021 legacy touring XT and love love love the ride on Ohio roads, smooth as silk.

[@rafalpszymanski]

Respect!

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks 🙏

[@10tenman10]

En vrai c'est suprennant que vous etiez completement dans la neige et bougait toujours! Bon voiture, pneus incroyable.

[@CarQuestion]

Nous meme on était surpris

[@zogadwoe]

@@CarQuestion il ya de quoi hahaha. Moi même était surpris 😲 ben bravo 👏🏾

[@joes7930]

My older crosstrek is great in snow too. 2016. 1 inch lift, sparco wheels Bfgko at tires. Beast in snow and back country dirt /mud roads

[@CarQuestion]

with the lift, it must be even more impressive!

[@joes7930]

@@CarQuestion yep, except this year no snow 😔. Was going to go bigger with the lift but heard more problems occur later with suspension with lifts so wanted to keep lift to a minimum. Looking forward to the 2024 redesign which is already out in japan for 2023. Hyper blue (my color 2016) is back for 2024!

[@leonm.fountain9592]

Those Nokian are amazing

[@CarQuestion]

just did a Mtl - Québec road trip yesterday, i was glad to have them on those ici road when it's -20 out there :)

[@watsonlee3027]

Good snow tires very comfy 😊

[@CarQuestion]

Yes they are!

[@RobertRavoalavoson]

This is the car I was awaiting to be tested. Somehow Subaru seems to hide its capacities. Very enlightening!

[@reconeix]

And some people wonder why there are still so many Subaru customers! I've driven a Crosstrek around in some seriously rocky mountain dirt roads and treacherous conditions, and the AWD system always gives confidence. If you can do all of that snow driving in a Crosstrek...imagine what the Outback XT or Wilderness could do.

[@CarQuestion]

We need a crosstrek wilderness

[@AWDfreak]

@@CarQuestion And we have it now. 😁

[@rodeleon2875]

we've only had 1 decent snow in the 8 years i've owned my outback. i took it back through my property and did the same thing but with factory all season. it is an amazing little car and goes places i would never take my f250.

[@agordon7369]

Super impressive

[@CarQuestion]

A winter war machine :P

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

This is why I own a 2013 Subaru Outback , and the only reason I want to trade it in is to get the latest technology, it still runs pretty much like the day I bought it new. ( Thanks for posting, and I believe what you have shown us, because my Subaru has done it ) 😀

[@CarQuestion]

3.6R or 2.5? :)

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

@@CarQuestion 2.5 ( not excessive , but enough power, the new Subaru ,I am planning on getting the turbo model in the Outback. ) ( Limited XT )

[@CarQuestion]

@@GabrielSBarbaraS the turbo gives more punch but is more thirsty

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

@@CarQuestion 8 K more in price also, but I am up for the fun. LOL

[@jamespostle6894]

@@GabrielSBarbaraS i have a 2013 too and there are some features on it that i would miss if i went with a new one. I'm probably gonna end up lifting mine and throwing some better tires on it with some wheels,

[@louisvilaros9066]

Bought a 2023 last week and love it so far suppose to get snow in texas maybe I will get to drive my new subie in have to take it easy only has 300 miles on it

[@CarQuestion]

Snow in Texas? I thought it was hot there !

[@matriix18]

I had my fun in my 2019 civic hatchback but my 2020 crosstrek is way more fun on dirt roads and the snow. Been having a mild winter in Chicago so I'm holding off till next season for winter tires.

[@CarQuestion]

Big hello to al Chicago fans :P

[@amtrobia]

I love my crosstrek manual it’s the best in the snow

[@CarQuestion]

2.0 or 2.5?

[@AndresMartinez-cv8mx]

Love this video!! no chit chat, only a car doing what it is supposed to do

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks

[@rosejimms]

yap.....let more acktions do the loud taking,,,,,,,looking forward for more crosstrek videos

[@prostreetgsxr]

Super impressive! You are driving that car like I drive rentals.

[@ericdacarguy6051]

Are the roads icy or only coverd in snow? Im curious how this tires perform in a icy/snowy weather where u can get black ice or snow covers icy roads in cities or big roads

[@christopher1298]

Great video 😱. I have a subaru with nokians the thing is unstoppable in the snow and ice.

[@CarQuestion]

Hk10 or R5?

[@christopher1298]

@@CarQuestion normand 7

[@kylekazmir5184]

I have an Outback Wilderness with Hakkapelitta R3s, it's a blast to drive in the snow.

[@CarQuestion]

Good choice!

[@harveymushman4190]

3:30 cool to see Subarus awd in action 👍

[@kevinpicur7739]

Simply AMAZING ,one of the best winter snow drive video!What kind of tyres you used?(Nokian......?)

[@CarQuestion]

The new R5!

[@robertogonzalez4463]

like a fish in water, absolutely great!

[@CarQuestion]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TM-uy4jg]

Amazing

[@CarQuestion]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dawnpren2559]

Looks like fun!

[@CarQuestion]

Way way way more fun than it looks like :P

[@james66872]

I love my Outback. This is my fourth one.

[@amishdinkledork]

greetings from montana! my wife and i love taking our forester off roading too!

[@CarQuestion]

Big hello to you! check out our last video about the NEW Crosstrek 2024: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGPVlmeuq7iaoNE

[@geraldboylan5635]

Driving subie’s for 20 years now , I live in the north east , best snow cars ever. There symmetrical all wheel drive system is impressive even on ice covered interstate 95 .

[@manhoot]

The little soo-bar-oooo. Wow

[@CarQuestion]

Yessir

[@dannyboy1984]

Wow vraiment impressionnant ces Hakka R5 😮jpense ca va etre les prochain sur mon Outback Wilderness...

[@CarQuestion]

Essai ça et reviens moi avec ton avis

[@BeautifulEurope97]

Now this is awesome! I have such bad anxiety driving in the snow with my little Mazda 3 (it does terrible) and am looking for a new car that can help me during the harsh winters in the midwest!

[@CarQuestion]

This is the Suv your need for those canadian winter ;)

[@Duckgrabber]

I've been driving a 2021 Subaru Forester with Bridgestone Blizzak tires. It does amazingly well Yesterday I was driving for miles on a frozen lake covered in about 6-8 inches of hard snow. I'll mention I'm an outdoor adventure guy living in South Dakota. I've been stuck in the Forester only once (2-foot deep drift 30 feet long). Since I'm almost always more than a mile or even five from help I carry with me: 2 snow shovels, 75 ft. tow line, four 40 inch traction boards, and four "cable" chains. You can't be stupid when it's 20 below.

[@CarQuestion]

Blizzak Ws90?

[@suherisugianto5274]

Mantap bang💪👍

[@dylanveronbose44]

Hi can you do one w/ a Mitsubishi RVR/ASX? That be awesome to see how capable that car is on deep snow

[@alexdarbouze139]

Great video.. I would like to see the same test snow drive with a EV AWD . Polestar, EV6 , ID 4, and tesla Y. Again great video

[@CarQuestion]

i'm taking notes :)

[@robertoruiz6670]

I live in Colorado and own a 2015 Crosstrek and, yes there little tanks in the snow.

[@CarQuestion]

I love Colorado! Big hello to all of you there :P Do you go offroad to in your area?

[@robertoruiz6670]

No, I haven’t tried yet but maybe next year.

[@broinsocali]

Looks like fun

[@CarQuestion]

tons of it!

[@anvarhamdi]

When i saw your videos so many years ago i decided to buy a Subaru. Now i have the same crosstreck (4 years) but white (wheels continental icecontact 2) Hello from Russia.

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@brucevodka]

I have a Subaru and I live in Delray Beach Fl, I cannot wait for it to start snowing here so I can try out all these moves!!!!!

[@CarQuestion]

You may need to wait a few months. Just practice patience! :)

[@madcirclegtr]

Les mêmes spot que l'ancien vidéo du csq avec le gc rouge et morgie !

[@zogadwoe]

Nice video. Tires make a big difference in driving in bad weather and off road. Off course you need a good awd system. I am surprised to not see that many videos of people showing the strengths of the subaru ascent just like this video. Is it because it is not a good subaru suv? Or is it because people buy more outback, forester and crosstrek than subaru ascent? I wonder if Subaru ascent owners are less adventurous than the rest? Just wondering

[@snackyxchan]

Proper testing 👌 I have a 2019 Trek MT in the same color and it's a beast on snow even with stock tires and wheels

[@joes7930]

Yeah I have a 2016. Even stock tires great in snow, although now I have bfgko at tires with 1 inch lift. Even better

[@WenZhen001]

The result in the demonstration is actually the biggest contribution from the tires

[@CarQuestion]

That was the goal ;)

[@m-cw7er]

Way to go Subaru. So impressive

[@chrisb9478]

If I have to drive in snow, I want a Subaru with good tires. They do great!

[@CarQuestion]

Equipped with goos winter tires, there the best

[@kevinpicur7739]

@Car Question please explain what is a goos winter tire?(or you wanted to write GOOD?)

[@CarQuestion]

@@kevinpicur7739 Yess sorry it was a typo and I meant GOOD ;)

[@rategov686]

Niiiiice!!!!!!! 🤝

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks 🙏

[@yokotasaburo]

I'm also a Subaru fan, but it's amazing running power！

[@CarQuestion]

go AWD power.

[@TaistoUuslail]

Love the Subaru grasp! Owned old Forester once. Looks that you really know how to use it as well behind the wheel. Wanted to remember that this kind of grassland is full of nests and tracks for small creatures also in wintertime... ;)

[@CarQuestion]

I think mr Fox took care of them a long time ago. I still see him with some good stuff sometimes

[@steviechalmers1218]

Brilliant video, am going buy one in a few weeks , and this definitely ticks all the box’s 👍

[@CarQuestion]

Good choice!

[@gamingseeks3580]

i might switch to these tires for my wrx

[@JRs-guitars]

Wow, that thing took a pounding! Lol. I keep thinking about getting a Forester but for off-roading in the desert instead of snow.

[@CarQuestion]

The forester is even more capable

[@palindromeambigram4852]

@@CarQuestion What are your thoughts on the Wilderness-trimmed Outback? It's got 9.5 inch ground clearance and 3500 pound towing capability. The little lady really wants one but, oh my, the price!!!

[@palindromeambigram4852]

@@CarQuestion Never mind! I watched some of your other videos on the Outback and got my answer!

[@CarQuestion]

@@palindromeambigram4852 you 2 fast 2 furious :P but you did the right thing LOL

[@palindromeambigram4852]

@@CarQuestion Thanks for the videos. They are fun to watch!

[@rubber-duck]

That's the beauty of Subaru, go damn near anywhere I need to go and 30 mpg 😊

[@nintendoatarikiller]

This is how it felt like to drive in Vancouver during the snow storm lol

[@CarQuestion]

There is that amount of snow in Vancouver ? ;)

[@nintendoatarikiller]

@@CarQuestion We had a freak snow storm around Christmas, twice. Vancouver doesn't have a lot of money or resources dedicated to snow removal so it was a disaster. My winter beater is a Volvo S70 with Gislaved winter tires so I felt like a rally driver lol

[@user-ps3mi5cl5i]

Tank? amazing!

[@CarQuestion]

little tank

[@BlueSpirit.]

Nice dry snow. I’d like to see the land after the snow melts. 😊

[@CarQuestion]

After 5 years of abuse, it still looks like that green hill it was! Don't worry

[@devilslide01]

Is this with the CVT or do you have a MT? I have a 2016 forester, but it’s only premium so no X mode or any of that. It does well, but haven’t been off road.

[@owelz]

Do you think the new Mazda CX-50 is able to go through this snow as the Subaru? Thanks

[@K03sport]

what mode was traction control in? on or off? track-mode? do you think the new RS will fair just as well?

[@RayRay40613]

My family often drive our 2012 forester on the beach,awd is very good

[@CarQuestion]

And sand is a real challenge off road!

[@1966stumpjumper]

Impressive, does this model have the 2.5 engine or 2.0 ? I have the 2021 outdoor trim, super impressed with everything about this car.

[@CarQuestion]

2.0! it's really a base model 2018