Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD diagonal test | Too easy for this WAGON!

[@CarQuestion]

Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD diagonal test note: Incredible traction but thanks to the famous Dual X-mode! Dual-function X-MODE can help get you out of sticky conditions like deep snow and mud, where a little wheelspin can be helpful. On the diagonal test hill, you could feel the 3 different modes! Results are similar but we prefer X-mode 2 due to the fact that it turns off the TCS! It's among the best AWD system and most reactive we had the chance to test on our diagonal test hill. If you want to go up the hill slowly, just use the first X-mode and leave TCS on. If you want more momentum, use x-mode in Deep Snow/Mud Mode! As you can see, that suspension is also smooth! This is too easy for this wagon! #subaruoutback #outbackwilderness

[@RiasatAbir]

Could you test the 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid?

[@ejohnson3131]

Workers at that warehouse during lunch be like: “Oh no, there’s that KZbinr again f@cking up them cars!”

[@CarQuestion]

The last time I heard, even the engineers liked those videos cause they can adapt and learn! If you think this is f@acking an Outback, just check their commercial... and for this comment... go back to your mommy and cry her a river!

[@strophish]

@@CarQuestion I think something about context and humor is lost in the translation. I love the level of offense you took though! 😆😆😆😆

[@culilom007]

@@CarQuestion he was making a joke, chill

[@mptboi7284]

lol he was joking man

[@ABXPONCE]

@@CarQuestion Dont you have sense of humor? Go to your mama and cry yourself. Btw no difference at all in the modes.

[@ChaFairchild]

This is what I subscribed to see

[@mariod9290]

I Bought a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, and I'm Loving it.

[@nswain420]

Subaru’s done such a great job with their standard AWD system. Combined with the adjustments to the final drive ratio (via re-tuned CVT for a shortened final drive ratio) and X-Mode on the Wilderness model make it one of the best systems on the market (if not THE best for the moment).

[@calebtoman]

That would be the Ford Bronco Sport, but this is definitely a close second.

[@sblagg527]

Re-tuned CVT? Did they make its response worse?

[@plainlybasic2300]

@@sblagg527 XT models, with the turbo, get a reworked high-torque CVT, and is quite good. The wilderness gets an even further revised system, with lower final drive ratio meant for more low speed crawling and torque.

[@matus201]

It doesn't beat Torsen based system and its derivatives, but yeah this seems to beat the usual AWD systems out there (RAV4, CRV, and other haldex and haldex-like based systems)

[@Traumatree]

@@plainlybasic2300 And a CVT cooler too!

[@ChuddleBuggy]

i like how your traction control tests are direct and straight to the point. Can you maybe do a Land Rover RR or Discovery for comparison with these new crossovers and midsize suv's like this Subaru Outback?

[@rolexr]

SUBARU IS BACK…better than EVER!!! 👍🏻😎🤙🏻

[@Hordano]

Impressive ..made it look equally easy then dedicated off roaders in the likes of 4 runners and wrangler

[@timjenkins7019]

You haven't watched the 4Runner and Wrangler videos. Huh? If you wanna see what easy looks like, check out the BMW X5.

[@RKmndo]

@@timjenkins7019 An X5 isn't going to do this like a locked 4WD...Rubicon or Power Wagon.

[@sblagg527]

No. You are wrong.

[@felissilvestris8190]

Quelle belle machine cet Outback wilderness! Merci beaucoup pour l’excellent travail de recherche.

[@orical2832]

That is VERY impressive.

[@TMM6900]

Wow. Thought this package is just all show. Tbh, this is how i imagine a car works as a kid

[@nitemareglitch]

I have the Forester XT with X-Mode on it and I have to say this ain't no lie.

[@fatherandson23]

That's a real beast!!

[@luctremblay1868]

Très bon vidéo et véhicule très performant dans ce test

[@chrisharper2658]

Every time you pulled over that ledge there was only one wheel off the ground. Every time you got traction the car rocked backwards and both rear tires dug in. So it looks like you need to find a better place to test with only two wheels on the ground and then do the one wheel with traction test.

[@busterscrugs]

This all wheel drive system will really help me hop over those curbs at my local Whole Foods parking lot with ease!

[@micahhay]

Nice Test Now Do An Off Road Mud TEST!!

[@TheEseseseses]

Спасибо за Субару!

[@mhaas281]

Was not much of a fan for the outback until I saw the Wilderness edition. Doesn't look bad. Not sure about approach angles with that long nose and performance of cvt though.

[@maithem212]

Correct me if I'm wrong but it seems to perform like a "normal" Subie, but the software recognizes slip quicker and clamps down on the spinning wheel a bit sooner?

[@monsword]

It is a normal subie but more ground clearance and is equipped with skid plate.

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

that’s the point. It’s supposed to be more “offroady” and it kinda does just that

[@nswain420]

Subaru has not made changes to the AWD system for this specific trim - it's the same standard system found on their other models. What sets the Wilderness apart is the final drive ratio, a modification to XMode, added ground clearance and beefier tires. In the absence of low range transfer case Subaru opted to re-tune the CVT to get more power to the wheels at lower RPMs. This results in a shortened final drive ratio from 4.11:1 to 4.44:1. The X-Mode is also modified for the Wilderness - in all other models, X mode disables when wheel spin/speed exceeds 25MPH. This restriction has been removed for the Wilderness which allows for more wheel slip in adverse conditions (like deep mud/snow). Add in the extra ground clearance and the thicker all-terrains and we've got a more capable Outback for off-roading.

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

@@nswain420 u said that perfectly

[@zeldamaniac3188]

They really did a good job with aggressive wheel locking here. Too many of the older ones wouldn't clamp down as much and you'd lose a lot of power to spinning wheels.

[@kohort1]

I'm stuck deciding whether to lift my 2015 Forester ltd2.5 or just trade in for a wilderness outback or Forester...$3k mod vs $35k new car...im due for new struts and already had a cvt valve body replaced and new ctrl arms.

[@alexbetancourt414]

very impressive 👍 One of the best performance on this test. It seemed to figured out the slip very quick and adjust almost instantly On another note. Still eagerly waiting on the STI roller test 😁

[@CarQuestion]

Soon for the roller test ;)

[@kensai77]

Perfect demonstration for hitting those steep inclines at the mall parking lot!

[@alanmay7929]

The only problem of that car is the CVT gearbox, why can't they offer a conventional automatic or manual gearbox?!

[@boostedmaniac]

Prob need to satisfy gas mileage requirements for marketing dept. and for manual, well…nobody unfortunately doesn’t really buy many of those anymore.

[@alanmay7929]

@@boostedmaniac a normal automatic gearbox would have be enough for that, they are partially owned by toyota and could have easily used aisin gearbox.

[@MrPredicting]

New lexus NX 250 NX 350 AWD test please !!!!

[@TC-hs5wy]

The Outback gets up that much quicker with more gusto then the Outlander GT.

[@brettpanzer]

Mall crawler: redefined.

[@ludovic9477]

Moi il plaît bien ce break Subaru 👍🏻

[@kovin8255]

Однозначно зачёт😎👍

[@RKmndo]

Subaru needs to adjust their other systems to do this. People are trying to offroad their Crosstreks. It makes me want to get a winch for my Crosstrek right after skids, as a rear locker isn't going to guarantee that the rear is engaged.

[@jamesbryan3253]

Look into buying traction boards like ARB or cheaper ones. I bought 2 pairs on Amazon for my Forester Limited Cvt x mode. I needed them so I can buy a beach driving permit for fishing.

[@mariosmaragos7440]

Really good!

[@TMS5100]

Pretty good for electronic reactive system. Still prefer mechanical system like torsen in STI.

[@rondail5675]

Nice except for the CVT!

[@Johnny444]

Looks like a good performer but all those controls on a touch screen kills it for me.

[@serbou007]

Au final, quel est le meilleur mode le plus rapide,, et avec tcs ou non? c'est a dire la combinaison ou les roues tournent le moins et que la traction se fait le plus rapidement? Merci !!:)

[@Hepward]

great car

[@kcpncfs9234]

how about the PHEV subarus, do they work as good as Subaru's petrol AWDs?

[@naskoatanasov6139]

How is the same test but on reverse ?

[@bdawg8907]

Seems like an excessive amount of wheel spin before power is moved to the other tire. I’d have expected better from a Subaru 😕

[@kted252]

Wow !!

[@caseyjuco6346]

can you test 2022 kia sorento turbo x line awd?

[@cristian7599]

Increíble

[@nordic__nutcase8658]

Is this a standard outback? Seems higher than normal

[@SteveC-Aus]

Wilderness edition

[@marounelhajj2668]

The forester 2016 has done this test easily😬

[@10AGLIA]

HEY THIS IS FOR SUBARU Future Owners !!! This car have less memory than a jellyfish, If you set up the Auto Start Stop off then you have to do it EVERY FREAKING TIME! that you turn on your vehicle same thing with the AVH. Tom Tom navigation package is so dated that my Microsoft navigation of 2004 on my laptop had more features than this useless Navigation-system The wave feature on the back to open the Trunk is so smart that it works when she wants . CarPlay still not wireless! so why they offer wireless charger? And stay away of the Wilderness trim . The skid plate from Subaru is like aluminum foil. But if you put the after market you void your warranty. They try to make lighter by sacrificing the bodywork, it is so thin that you don’t want layback in any door or you may will dent it. Look under the driver seat and you see how they do this car, you can see layers of insulation exposed. And many others things that for 42k that I paid should it made so much better; my drone or my phone have more advanced technology than this car. The sad part is that Toyota Honda and now Subaru turned down their quality that is not worth it to spend so much money on their cars. SUBARU Made in Singa-poor) just labeled as Walmart Underwear.

[@alexchen3984]

很好玩 老兄

[@PROavto67]

Почти как Веста кросс))

[@Celik9313]

да, но про весту ты загнул ))

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

Did they put a CVT in this?

[@michaelfoulkes9502]

Yes they did

[@krutik-wg3ui]

А теперь на земле попробуйте где нет сцепления как с асфальтом.

[@priyankukashyap7650]

Can some1 explain me the difference between x mode 1 and 2

[@CarQuestion]

X-Mode is an enhanced AWD algoriyhm system, automatically adjusting several vehicle components to maximize traction. Subaru offers two versions of X-Mode, the single-mode X-Mode system, with a Snow/Dirt setting. For the single-mode version of X-Mode, activation will cut back immediate throttle response to prevent excessive wheel spin and allow for better grip but more restriction from the TCS. Dual-mode X-mode, include Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, it will turn off the TCS for more momentum! This setting is for use in situations where extra wheel spin is actually preferred.

[@romeoguitar]

which is better OUTLANDER or OUTBACK for AWD

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Great video as always but this only tells half the story.. As this is ONLY in asphalt.

[@CarQuestion]

Be patient! Dirt and grass is coming soon!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@CarQuestion Then I stand Corrected, Sir. Thank you for the update.

[@timjenkins7019]

Definitely better than most. Not as good as the BMW X5.

[@Mamo878]

Um, X5 is a $60k vehicle. This Outback is much less.

[@Backs4more]

In what way is an X5 better?

[@timjenkins7019]

@@Backs4more watch the diagnol test. The BWM is superior in every way.

[@timjenkins7019]

@@Mamo878 well regardless of price. The BMW does a lot better than the Subaru.

[@Backs4more]

@@timjenkins7019 how? It did exactly the same. But if you base your views on a single test, well, I am sure there are lots of cars better than a Subaru. However, having owned both, as well as discoveries, defenders, XC90, Skoda Scout etc, I will be keeping my Subaru.

[@calebtoman]

Bronco Sport still king, not taking anything away from the Subaru…Just the BS does it better. Ford really nailed their AWD system.

[@darylhill9400]

Possibly but the overall quality is not in the same ballpark as a Subaru in my opinion but time will tell?

[@calebtoman]

@@darylhill9400 Well, typically I’d agree. Unfortunately, Subaru’s QC has been declining and I had a few mechanical issues with my WRX that I traded in (all covered under warranty). I owned a 2015 Subaru wrx and my mom a 2016 Forester, both had mechanical issues (more so my wrx). I will say this about the Ford Bronco Sport, the team that developed it did an absolute superb job. As for not being in the same ball park, you’re right, this is better ( biased opinion because I now own one). The Bronco Sport scored better on JDs predicted quality and reliability section than the Subaru and has really been the only vehicle to match Subaru’s IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus award (different class vehicles, but both won their respective category for 2021). But you’re right, brand new anything should be nice and last at least 100k miles, but time will only tell.

[@darylhill9400]

@@calebtoman Yeah time will tell but I think Ford has put a Lot of R and D into this vehicle! I’m just a big fan of the boxer motors for handling, nothing quite like them! but I am open minded for change

[@calebtoman]

@@darylhill9400 Oh yeah, they have their issues but are fun as heck…My old WRX had the new boxer engine the FA design, and although not an EJ, it sounded so noice…And right after 2200 rpm 2nd gear, you’re in the seat good 👌. My Bronco ain’t as fast, but she still can rip. I needed something more practical and to tow my ATV with and it fit the bill.

[@Celik9313]

Jeep Compass Trailhawk did much better kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfNhpmlZZp6e9U&ab_channel=CarQuestion

[@user-kk9bq1ib7b]

Диогоналки то не было, развод!!!

[@瘰]

The subie make items

[@thejoseandresshow]

Great video. This car is hideous

[@MrPredicting]

👍🏻

[@lucaantonelli1511]

Tesla who?

[@pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Dès que ca deviens glissant Le Subaru coupe tout le pouvoir et tu fini par rester pogné Le CVT doit partir si ils veulent commencer à se faire respecter dans le monde des 4x4

[@dannyboy1984]

Lol pas avec le xmode 2 jai lauto depuis l'été passer crois moi le xmode 2 enleve justement le traction contrôle alors tu peux t'amuser sans que ca coupe la puissance

[@abdelrahmanmokhtar-ll5il]

عربيه جامده جدا

[@briann9586]

It's a station wagon that's made for winter roads not intended to do stuff like this it will break and when Subaru finds out good luck getting warranty!!!

[@procrastinator1842]

Hmmm, they actually intend these to do off road work. Not rock crawling. Just moderate off roading. The reason they build these is because there is a growing number of people lifting older Subarus and adding under armour etc. Some Subaru dealers even fit lift/wheel/tyre packages to brand new cars as an option.

[@martinr8278]

I think Subaru engineers may have tried to test out the model before releasing the wilderness. But we’ll go with your comment and quite possibly I believe you may be right. Maybe each wilderness model is equipped with duck tape to help when it “breaks”. Hee haw best to research some of the already hard trails these road monsters have been on……..oh and survived

[@briann9586]

Road monsters LoL. Only people seen driving them are grandma's. The outbacks are good for picking up the husband anther sixer of craft beer after a winter snowfall when he runs out in Vancouver!

[@TnTTyler]

I'm not sure why people think this is so amazing, Jeep has had aggressive BLD (Brake lock differentials for years) in fact starting with the MK platform (Compass/Patriot) back in model year 2007, this isn't very impressive since it's already been done kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2ikn6B6p92ti9U no fancy X-mode it just works, you even tested it

[@michaelfoulkes9502]

Subaru Outback would blow away any Jeep Compass or Patriot.

[@TnTTyler]

@@michaelfoulkes9502 Actually it wouldn't. The FDII Patriot/Compass had higher crawl ratios, underbody armor and actual recovery points. Does the subaru have those???

[@michaelfoulkes9502]

@@TnTTyler I’m saying the Subaru will last far longer and have fewer repairs.

[@TnTTyler]

@@michaelfoulkes9502 Sidestepping the question, that's an opinion not facts. The facts are the Jeep MK platform was better and still better than the Subaru platform and that was back in 2006 when the platform was released. So tell me where is the underbody protection, recovery points and higher crawl ratio on this more "offroad" focused model????

[@赵星桥]

路面附着力好，换成土路就没这么轻松了吧

[@何绍芹]

そう思う こんな舗装道路有ったら怒られるよ でも、これイイね

[@timberlinecline3667]

I think the bronco sport did it better just my opinion

[@evoemperor3776]

This wagon is cool but for its price i would rather buy a proper body on frame suv with proper 4wd system and a proper TRANSMISSION

[@darylhill9400]

You mean a heavy gas hog that you can drive-through Starbucks drive-through window for a latte and use four times a year off Road

[@jamesbryan3253]

@@darylhill9400 I bought my 2015 Forester Limited 2.5i with a cvt and X Mode new in April 2014 because I was going broke keeping my 93 K1500 full size Blazers gas tank full. I know my Forester dosent have a low range transfer case but my Forester is less weight and when aired down to 18 psi it floats over deep sand on the beach. Subaru X mode works for me and better when I turn off Traction Control.

[@mikegoettina]

a 1984 gl was the best as the new ones are city crap cars all new Subaru suck the old ones had a 2 speed tcase the new ones are crap

[@lovelas5306]

Никакой разницы в режимах

[@bulatsagdullin]

VW Tiguan do it better

[@denisingognito5777]

не стоит он тех денег, что за него хотят. кому интересно на канале у дияза (битва универсалов) сразу 2 аутбека обосрались, а другие универсалы проехали

[@oguzhaneren]

NOT a correct diagonal test.

[@dcxj2193]

As Easy as pooping😌

[@dontelljackson9364]

Definitely impressive compared to other Subaru’s. However, compared to other manufacturers, it’s simply not as good as Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen etc. Subaru’s reputation with sub-par reliability also means that this likely wouldn’t be a vehicle to keep for the long haul. But I give praise to Subaru for continuing to make a station wagon in a world where they are despised.

[@Mamo878]

Get real. Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen reliability is below that of Subaru. And Outback actually has better reliability than most other Subarus So there is that.

[@dontelljackson9364]

@@Mamo878 bullshit. I’ve been a master technician for Subaru for the past 15 years. I became an independent tech last year when COVID hit. When I worked for Subaru we had cvt failures, valve guide leaks, axle problems, head gaskets all the time. Subaru continues to have problems to this day. I don’t know where you get your information from but the Outback is not the most reliable model. The Outback and Forester were the two most repaired models in the shop. Period. I almost never saw a Brz in the shop. Followed by Impreza.

[@Moistnmeaty90]

For real. Subaru is unreliable trash. My 2017 Forester cvt went out at 65k miles and cost 4500 bucks to repair. I didn’t have 4500 bucks so I pleaded with Subaru to fix it. They basically said fuck you and I wouldn’t own a Subaru if given one.

[@alexwaters4694]

Subaru isn't on Toyota level for reliability that's for sure, but it is definitely leaps and bounds ahead of Ford, and miles ahead of Jeep and Volkswagen. Throw GM in there and you listed some of the world's least reliable vehicle manufacturers lmao

[@martinr8278]

Where are you getting your information? Sounds more subjective than objective

[@charlescook94]

Thats not awd

[@mopar3i839]

What are you talking about?

[@martinr8278]

Are you familiar with Subarus? You must not be

[@buffalop32acdm23]

Subaru is not blessed with good looks!

[@itsmaxshot994]

Le cuesta subir

[@ralliart4j12]

悍

[@sblagg527]

Subarus will NEVER be true off roaders until they decide to put LSDs in them. Until then, they are great for snow/ mud, average on rough terrain, terrible on mountainous climbs. Don't believe me? Go watch Sarah N Tuned's video.

[@CarQuestion]

Pretty sure you will never go on a date with her even if you plug her channel ...and even more when you like your own comments after you write it

[@Backs4more]

The trouble with your statement is that Subaru have never pretended to sell "true" off roaders. They have never actively sold or advertised their vehicles as off roaders. They are indeed designed for poor weather, poor road conditions, and they excel at this. The fact that they are taken by enthusiasts and "off roaded" is testament to their ability.

[@sblagg527]

​@@Backs4more "They have never actively sold or advertised their vehicles as off roaders." Guess you haven't seen their own TV ad for the Wilderness Edition. Just cause they don't come right out and say it doesn't mean they aren't trying to influence people's viewpoints.

[@Backs4more]

@@sblagg527 Subarus are not marketed as off-road vehicles, at best, they are sold to people like me that need a vehicle that can tackle snow, ice, mud and mild ruts. I had to look up the wilderness commercial as it is not shown on UK tv. I was surprised at the commercial , but the Wilderness is not a standard Outback. It has lifted, non-standard suspension, wider track, increased approach and departure angles, extra tow points, skid plates (not US models), tweaked 2 stage X-mode and most importantly, an up rated CVT. The Wilderness is not the standard, everyday Subaru.

[@sblagg527]

@@Backs4more I agree it's more capable than the standard Outback, but it still falls short on the tougher terrain due to its lack of a LSD, so Subaru's marketing tactic with it (at least the TV commercial) is misleading. That's why I said in my first post to go watch Sarah N Tuned's review of it where she puts it to an appropriate test (something within its supposable limits) and it still fails, not this "diagonal" crap which doesn't really prove anything.

[@motormusique]

The Wilderness package makes this car so ugly - terribly shaped wheel cladding, tall knobby tires, ugly and big plastic bumpers

[@realrusskij1]

You owe one? Or just put jealous comments. I owe Wilderness it very great car.

[@martinr8278]

I think it looks awesome. Better than most of the other junk out there

[@mikezwarich5622]

I think the Wilderness looks so much better than the other Outback models. Based on watching reviews and reading comments I'd suggest your opinion is in the minority.

[@nswain420]

You’re in the minority here. Vast majority of us think it looks great. Definitely the most handsome wagon Subaru’s ever made.

[@SirNickselot]

Been driving mine since July. I love the way it drives and looks.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Ridiculous amounts of wheel spin!! Not a good off roader.. only good for soccer mom driving in snow

[@avyua]

бестолковый тест для блондинок... по асфальту любой дурак так сможет. но если выехать на грунтовые диагоналки, с сыпучим грунтом или песком - ситуация кардинально изменится... но в рекламе такого конечно не покажут))))

[@bigingo4269]

ugly car