Subaru Outback - Off Road Test #1

Now THIS is the off-roading I wanted to see with the new-generation Subaru Outback!!

[@Tillmanesque]

I do this with my outback all the time on this terrain and it works great, even if it is a 1998. Thanks for the video.

[@Galm_1]

In the driver's defense, Korea is filled with mountains and not all drivers will have room/time to prepare to drive on such roads. For example, my father had to drive his Audi A7 Prest. to a dirt road whenever we went to pay tribute to our ancestors. It wasn't as bad as the path in the video but I've seen those sort of paths leading to people's graves. Thank god the road is paved now. It just shows that the car can do that even when the driver doesn't really know how to offroad. And I think that's good enough tbh.

[@jayhocking7288]

This is a very good demo of the outback

[@vincentbuzz3668]

nice vid and ty for sharing.

[@23v0lv32]

Im pretty impressed.

[@FlexitarianStrong]

Obviously no locking diffs, but if the driver puts a left toe on the break that left front tire doesn't spin, and other tires easily get traction. Out backs are quite capable on this type of terrain.

[@spankybrandonf]

just a hint, when the tire spins, lightly apply your left foot to brake pedal while applying gas with right, it will engage the other tires instead of just the one spinnning.

[@Aashishkebab]

The car does that automatically

[@eddluireg]

thanks for the great vid, anybody wanna try this with the 2014 forester with x mode engaged ?

[@JohnInSale]

Nice idea. but needs to be in 720HD as a wee bit blurry !!!

[@freyalove3666]

Is the awd working it seems to get alot of wheelspin

[@OzBloke]

Drop the tyre pressure 5 - 10 lbs and it will walk that!

[@user-og2uo4ud7o]

Браво!

[@toddhutton8694]

Great video! Is this with Xmode on? Or just standard mode?

[@Aashishkebab]

X-mode doesn't exist on this year model

[@veeedubmk4]

Click that magical button by the parking brake to turn off vdc. This will help you get better traction. I do it all the time in the winter

[@jamesjohnson8661]

From the wheels that grip to the wheels that slip..

[@georgearmerding]

Not the best driver. Not that you have use a lot, but you have to stay on the throttle even when the wheels slip and the awd system will work it out.

[@mladenka1968]

Throttle...lol...you're right.

[@christopherhayes2434]

George Armerding I toldly agree

[@danlauber9399]

sorry in advance if this question has already been answered, but is that a 2.5 or 3.6?

[@tonywu9767]

Same question

[@user-xx3bi7dd4k]

Да я здесь на своей девяточке...😂😂😂

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

Not enough skid plates under the car

[@TheVeryBiggestAl]

Wow. Saw this and went out and bought one.

[@helinda]

Hi all, it is 3.6 petrol engine with 5 speed automatic transmission...

[@subi-hq3ju]

I am either going with the 2014 Forester or Outback, I love the additional towing capacity in the Outback, but I want the X mode that is only available on the Forester....Either way it will be a Subi.. I would not consider another brand ...

[@adrienlac]

subi9315 Rejoice ! The 2015 model now has x-drive :)

[@spencerc4338]

Is that stock?

[@SamFunk12]

yep

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

1:14 the front wheel spinning too darn much. I'm waiting for the rear tires to kick in.

[@Aashishkebab]

The rear right wheel was also off the ground

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Sometimes i see these things going through a lot of stuff. Then i see it where you have ro get speed tobgobover something and not all wheels have power. Whats with that?

[@TheKde25]

Doesn't have locking diffs, so the wheel with the least resistance just spins.

[@wschmitz17]

All-terrain tires would have made this easy.

[@STohme]

Very remarquable for a city SUV.

[@OverlandSubaru]

Driver gives up before vdc can kick in.

[@framfull]

Pretty dangerous that the car is so bad protected underneath. Often ends up on the expensive side in these conditions.

[@mdyckman]

In defense of the outback, this guy does not know how to drive.

[@christopherhayes2434]

Michael Dyckman I toldly agree

[@brickarmed]

No, I think it's a Chevy.

[@healthyamerican]

i can tell you the new rav4 and highlander would have done this...so sad because i love toyota`s

[@healthyamerican]

+2010V6RAV4 I meant wouldn't have been able to do what the Subaru did

[@healthyamerican]

2010V6RAV4 i`ll check out your videos..reason i was saddened is because i watched rav4 off road review from "engineering explained" and "the fast lane car" and i was disappointed in what i saw....i have a 2002 rav4 but have only had it in the grass and snow and of course i love the car but wondered what the rav4 was like off road

[@DariusAsignado]

you would be crazy enough to drive an Outback in that environment. even if it is all that capable. that's why Subaru produced the Forester.

[@Aashishkebab]

? The ground clearance is the same.

[@matthewellis6528]

nah you're just a pussy. how is the forester any different??? lolol

[@XiaoLong1977]

By the way he was driving, the Outback was auto. Gotta go 5- or 6-speed manual.

[@hankdunstan2273]

Left front wheel tells it all. This vehicle is a city-SUV. I'll keep my Jeep XJ.

[@TotemPoleOfCare]

Anyone else catch how this "off road" test is really on a road?

[@nicolec7290]

subaru

[@Aashishkebab]

Dude, you do not know how to off-road

[@ChrisssV]

some "badass" wannabe offroading with a "badass" wannabe driver.