I just drove my Subaru Forester XT in the snow yesterday and it was amazing . After driving a Scion tC for 8 years I’m extremely impressed with the Subaru
@subarupuyallup5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! We're so glad that you love your new Subaru!
@MarthaMansbridge3 жыл бұрын
The biggest thing I took away from this video is just how much cameras have advanced since this was filmed.
@tiburon6016 жыл бұрын
i love my 2016 Outback. got me down a mountain on ice and snow. just used the x-mode feature and let it figure it all out. took my foot of the gas and brake. just steered. not one stall of slip. sold me on subaru for sure.
@adibee883 жыл бұрын
My STOCK '17 Subaru Crosstrek, took to the Beach and played in sand, 4x4 lifted and kitted Pavement Queens, wouldn't dare go in! The looks on their faces when it "looked" like i was stuck, pulled out, then went back in and spun donuts, was priceless!😋😋😋😋
@raspillade60279 жыл бұрын
I'd like to think that Subaru is testing honestly in this video, since they said it was Independent and Certified testing. I own Toyota and don't care who is better because I just want the TRUTH. We have plenty of snow in Utah and I've offroaded plenty, but still find situations where I want MORE traction. The only way to get it (after using LOW gear and disabling VSC) is to install a LOCKER, and that is cost prohibitive. So, may the best AWD technology win, regardless of brand.
@jesser91349 жыл бұрын
Ya they said "our" Subaru. So its obviously not independent
@claudiful15 жыл бұрын
I was the driver in this video and can confirm that the test was 100% legit and true.
@yiihn6 жыл бұрын
3:33 *FOOOOORD EDGE*
@tristanpotter-fy9pe7 ай бұрын
one night my step dad took me out in the snow to teach me how to safely dirive in such conditions. we were in a 2016 subaru forester. we thought we would see what the car was capable of so we stopped in the middle of an extremely steep and icey hill. without any problem it was able to take off and make it up the hill. one of the most capable cars on the road
@thejeffinvade8 жыл бұрын
All other non-luxury manufactures does is to come up with a fancy name for their AWD system for marketing, instead of putting money on the actual design and manufacture of their AWD systems.
@paul1e5 жыл бұрын
Quatro and xdrive does the same, subaru just has the best awd
@jeepmanxj4 жыл бұрын
@@paul1e they don't really. They just have really good marketing and a customer base that doesn't know better.
@vinceking78784 жыл бұрын
@@paul1e I’m 18 and even I know that the Original Quattro version hasn’t history
@eggpod45673 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd be pissed if I bought an AWD, come to find out. Most of the power goes to the front wheels. What kind of shit is that? In this day and age, it can't be that hard.
@alvincorbin87382 жыл бұрын
Actually Honda has the most advanced awd and it does side to side too with the Sh-awd even beating some Quattro , xdrive , Nissan awd even Toyota awd system on their Lexus
@quarterswede8 жыл бұрын
I wonder how the newer Dodge Journey's would fair. As far as I can tell it incorporates a BorgWarner iTM 3e (the pre-2011 ones definitely did). Where it excels is in using ESP to apply brakes to the wheel(s) that are spinning, which gives power to the wheels with traction. It's all electric so it's much faster at detection. It can also split power between front and rear like a lock. In practice it feels very similar to a Subaru (admittedly one of the best, if not best, systems). So far my 2015 has trudged through 15" of snow up inclines without issue in all season tires. Even though it prefers front wheel drive to save fuel when slamming on the gas it gripes like an electric car (the 50/50 split kicking in). I'm duly impressed for such an affordable AWD system.
@3stagevtec10 жыл бұрын
If you do a search, you will find the Acura MDX on this same challenge and it also climbed the ramp quite easily..
@JonasGsxr10004 жыл бұрын
But ofcourse they don't want mdx going up the ramp in their video. Acura and audi have the best awd system.
@HardLordd2 жыл бұрын
@@JonasGsxr1000 hahaha. Try it in real life. Subaru would beat it.
@northeasterndirtandpropert7974 Жыл бұрын
@@JonasGsxr1000 Lets take a look at the engineering of the two vehicles.Subaru,for what it is,is the most cost effective and well engineered.keep your over engineered european vehicles.subaru equals time tested.
@Natedoc8089 жыл бұрын
Add in LSD front and rear and you have an unstoppable beast!!! especially when turboed
@dlclarkii13204 жыл бұрын
Put lockers on the front and rear and you have a Rubicon.
@Natedoc8084 жыл бұрын
@@Traumatree No way Really?! Is that why the LSD units that are widely available say STi on them?! ;-?
@jeepmanxj4 жыл бұрын
@@Traumatree the sti also has a rear biased AWD system that's far different than the front biased AWD in the non wrx vehicles. Subaru has either 60/40, 50/50(wrx open center, would 100% fail this test) or the sti transmission that has a couple different rear biases depending on the year.
@jeepmanxj4 жыл бұрын
@@Traumatree the manual may be but the cvt is 60/40 for sure. I can tell you for a fact owning multiple that they will not pull that without the lsd. They also struggle extremely bad when on ice and traction loss to a single tire will stop the car dead
@jeepmanxj4 жыл бұрын
@@Traumatree you are an idiot. The wrx system has always been open, the lsd rear only works if both rear wheels have some level of traction. Removing it from one causes the lsd to act as an open diff unless you stand on the brakes. So if you have 3 wheels with no traction the last one isn't doing anything at all. That's a fact. The later models with abs don't function much better because it kills the power in situations like this and stops. You have to have some level of traction at all wheels for it to move forward without stopping.
@EATSLEEPDRIVE200210 жыл бұрын
people don't realize that 4wd only means there are 2 wheels always engaged, unless there's a diff locking mechanism or a system that uses brake actuation to direct power
@alaneichelberger301410 жыл бұрын
All 4wd vehicles have a rear,front and centre differential... Standard, you would be in rwd.. but once you put it in 4wd by opening that middle diff, you constantly have all 4 wheels engaged. I think you were talking about awd cars since that's what this vid is about...
@Taped0uT110 жыл бұрын
alan eichelberger 4wd in most trucks will not have a center differential in the transfer case, so the center will be locked. If the vehicle has open front and rear diffs the drive train will send power to one front and one rear wheel under very low traction conditions. That's why lockers and lsd's are so nice. You're actually in 4wd.
@mattmcdonald43019 жыл бұрын
tHOSE front and rear diffs need some kind of locking mechanism as he said. LSD or an acutal locker. 99% of vehicle run an open diff on the front.
@Bryan-Hensley6 жыл бұрын
@VIsubby no, they use the abs to apply brake pressure to the wheels with no traction
@wildbill23c6 жыл бұрын
very true, and usually those 2 wheels are opposing corners one front and one rear on opposing sides LOL.
@34mrt898 жыл бұрын
Subaru the best
@Axel-sm9vt6 жыл бұрын
yeah subaru is fun and well built cars, i just got my first ever subaru wrx love it so much. best car on the snow i ever had so much fun, and i thought acura mdx was good car for the snow, but subaru wrx killed it. only problem on the snow is the clearance, once your car floats on top of the snow you are not going anywhere, but then again that with every car :)
@HorizonFarming5 жыл бұрын
3:33 He is really exited about that Ford
@adamhlali81064 жыл бұрын
Omg this made me laugh too much
@LawatheMEid Жыл бұрын
Any more videos about testing on this ramp?
@changdi20426 жыл бұрын
Main reason is the platform being either FWD or RWD... If engine is placed vertically instead of horizontally, where axis follows the direction of the car moving forward, such as Subaru, New 2020 Explorer, Expedition, Suburban, or any pickup truck, they are RWD platform and naturally good at climbing.
@windfal77 жыл бұрын
Thug life Subaru :).. Beats them all!!
@manjac9 жыл бұрын
Did only i noticed that on rollers all cars had traction control engaged and subaru has switched it off?? Look at the wheel spin at all cars and subaru. When TC is switched off the system works different! It can transfer more power to the rear because the REVs arent killed on purpise. U know what i ment.
@TheNotoriousKRP9 жыл бұрын
manjakas16a How do you know that the other cars had their TC switched on and the Subaru had its TC switched off?
@manjac9 жыл бұрын
I'm predicting, i didn't said that i know. When women is sitting on the toilet you can only predict by her face if she is doing No1 or No 2... So... by the wheel spin i guess how i said.
@kevindiener63919 жыл бұрын
manjakas16a Nissan Rogue for example: power is sent to the rear wheel, but it has an open differential so all the power goest to the wrong wheel. Same for honda and Toyota... Actually VDC or TCS helps, braking the wheel that is spinning.
@swewunna9 жыл бұрын
+manjakas16a -- LOL . I suppose when a man is sitting on the toilet you SURE can predict he is doing No.2!!
@Teknik20505 жыл бұрын
I have Subaru Forester and that don't have traction control button . That mean my Subaru is doing no 3
@linearenate9 жыл бұрын
Comes standard in all Subaru vehicles. How about the BR-Z?
@RicardoCanedoMX9 жыл бұрын
This is an older video.
@ISwearDownOnMeNansGrave8 жыл бұрын
+linearenate because that was technically designed by toyota with gt86 and scion frs.
@RicardoCanedoMX8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Torrence Co-designed by Subaru and Toyota. It has a Subaru engine with the Toyota Direct Injection System. It's mostly Subaru, it's even made in a Subaru factory in Gunma, Japan.
@linearenate8 жыл бұрын
+Ricardo Stefánsson Ahhh I gotcha. The other thing that drives me nuts is the fact that I just found out not long ago that the Impreza also came in a fwd ):
@danbolton31806 жыл бұрын
The BRZ is unworthy in even a dusting of snow. I know because I got stuck at work in my wife’s BRZ, stuck at work, omg I hate that car!
@zephyr7074 жыл бұрын
would be great to include the year/model/trim. does the tested subaru have a rear LSD in it? is subaru that much better than the competition? thought rav4.1 and 4.2 were pretty good, but not sure c diff lock would have helped in the first test. would be cool if subaru offered a dual range transfer case, but i guess that would add a lot of weight
@Djavo12 жыл бұрын
Don't think those Foresters got LSD. The 3.0r, GT, Spec b liberty outback platform got them with the 5EAT, as did all rexies. But AFAIK the 2.5s did not have LSD
@allrock12385 жыл бұрын
we tried the test on a saab 93 with XWD that has what they call (elsd) rear wheel torque vectoring , the awd system simply vectored all the torque to the right rear wheel and it climbed over the rollers with no fuss.. I suspect the Subaru has very intelligent traction control , or a slip controlled rear differential
@TheCockyPerry4 жыл бұрын
How the power is manage left and right on a Subaru?? LSD or traction control with open differential??
@johndi19623 жыл бұрын
Did all the vehicles have the Traction Control of except the Subaru?
@joeabs48445 жыл бұрын
What about MDX SHAWD?
@DavidLee-xl3no9 жыл бұрын
yall see they didn't have a chevy there.. the chevy trailblazer for example.. some models use an actual diff locker and even the base models use its traction control and ABS when the system picks up wheel slip it applies the brakes to the slipping wheel to physically force power to the other wheels... if held to the floor the system will add power till the vehicle/driver is out of the sticky spot. of Corse driving in theas sort of conditions the driver is best off to have skill/Esperance with the terrene
@adildaniel636 жыл бұрын
Subaru alllllllll the way
@GlossaME8 жыл бұрын
What about a Suzuki Jimny? ;)
@Rockrewls3 жыл бұрын
Need an up to date test 2021.
@ingvarr787010 жыл бұрын
I have Sub2012 ... no problems, even i riding in a desert when surround temper +50 The best compact SUV
@blakelandfair69325 ай бұрын
I used to think my little Chevy Cobalt was good in the snow until I got a 2013 Forester. Man was I wrong, the Forester kicks it's butt lol
@nematode92238 жыл бұрын
I have no doubt that the Subaru's have the best traction control system of all these vehicles but it looked to me that the outdoor track was perfectly dry for the Tribeca and Forester, but a little bit damp for the others. Maybe even a few spots of rain on the camera lens. Just saying.
@babakh208 жыл бұрын
Haha thats funny
@vmsmith165 жыл бұрын
Did they not use the diff lock on the RAV4? I can see the outside wheel spinning and this type of climb is what that's for.
@krebgurfson57323 жыл бұрын
lol exactly, the RAV4 has superior AWD than any subaru
@MrAsdfcool10 жыл бұрын
Best subi
@manhoot Жыл бұрын
The little soo-bar-oooo. Wow
@NoahPARK827 жыл бұрын
why Tyundai Tucson is not here or suzuki vitara?
@Razzaqabuali2 жыл бұрын
My CRV is my hero.
@Feger98 жыл бұрын
where is quattro
@claudyfocan7317 жыл бұрын
Hiding under a table from vehicles that cost half but last double the time.
@kaerosfentis7466 жыл бұрын
different price bracket
@Bryan-Hensley6 жыл бұрын
Even old GMC smarttrac wasn't included. A smarttrac with optional g80 differentials will spin the only tire with traction
@deborahdodson94166 жыл бұрын
On a rollback.
@187manowar5 жыл бұрын
Parked outside the gay bar where it always is.
@ВадимВадимович-щ6ч6 жыл бұрын
Subaru the best!!
@HyralProductions10 жыл бұрын
i would install addidional brake lines to all 4 brakes and control the traction manualy,just apply gas and apply brake for the wheel that has no traction,this way the diferential would send the power to the only wheel that has traction,if 3 wheels are on ice and 1 has traction,i would brake those 3 without traction and with a bit of luck that the driveshaft will not break the car will move
@HyralProductions10 жыл бұрын
***** with small brake cylinders with brake levers,same that motorcycle's use,4 separate levers for each of the 4 wheels,simple
@johnnydoggs6 жыл бұрын
Subaru won!
@elyasrasti89438 жыл бұрын
at 1:30 the guy held the brake, how fair
@that13mazda484 жыл бұрын
its because the ford would climb that
@AdenNam6 жыл бұрын
Is that pair on different road condition?
@Bryan-Hensley6 жыл бұрын
I know this video is old but I hate false advertising. The equinox has a button you have to push to engage the AWD. It will only pull with the front tires until so.
@scottsanford60208 жыл бұрын
Break lights on the Food where disconnected. The engine rev'd a little too much with too little wheel spin. It's almost like the driver was holding the break.
@withstyle78167 жыл бұрын
What about quattro, xdrive, 4matic and 4motion?
@ottodob10 жыл бұрын
what about vw 4motion (audi quattro). thats a very good system and it is no wonder why they didnt include a vehicle equipped with it in this comparison.
@revoland10 жыл бұрын
Did you activated the central lock ?
@genius-no5sl6 жыл бұрын
I'm sold on suburu. Great vehicles
@intrepid55929 жыл бұрын
In another video the forrester and 2 other subaru models had the right front and rear wheels on rollers and all failed. in another test the 2 front wheels and the left rear wheels were o rollers and it also failed. only the volvo and audi made it. It changed my mind...
@estebancorrea38977 жыл бұрын
I love subaru
@Farclous9 жыл бұрын
and the fiat panda 4x4?
@DarkDragon58229 жыл бұрын
+djultrarage Not available in the US.
@luc55438 жыл бұрын
That's a shame, the little Panda might have passed the test.
@tiburon6016 жыл бұрын
not. they might pass but no better, and they cost another $25k
@JonasGsxr10004 жыл бұрын
How come they didn't test acura sh awd
@kanan34810 жыл бұрын
The problem is if 2 wheels on one side start slipping it wont climb . i wish forester had a dif block
@yousifalzaabi318211 жыл бұрын
why didnt they compite with audi allraod? also all the compitetors are 60% front wheel drive, which will make it hard to climp
@adamhlali81064 жыл бұрын
Subaru be like: 4WD. All wheel gets POWER. Sound easy. Everyone else: WE NEED COMPUTERS TO MAKE IT WORK.
@krebgurfson57323 жыл бұрын
what? Subaru is literally doing that right now with x-mode. There is nothing mechanical that can provide all tire power AND be safe on the roads. Locking differentials must be toggled and subaru's don't have them.
@gintathanos86369 жыл бұрын
No more questions for Subaru Forester.
@mtlock36079 жыл бұрын
After some research, it seems not all AWDs are created equal. Most CUVs have FRONT BIASED AWD, which is to save fuel in everyday driving, but when conditions gets very ugly or having to climb 30+ degrees slopes ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpCwiX5oo9-naLs ), they are simply outmatched, and you start to see and appreciate superior systems and the technology behind it. Granted, few people will take their vehicles to these extremes, but as a consumer I would feel assured that a vehicle can tackle thru these mild to medium obstacles. I'm not a Subaru owner, but I'm impressed with their SYMMETRICAL AWD system, which is similar in perfomance to Audi's Quattro. Their Boxer engines are similar in configuration to Porsche's, allowing for a lower engine mount in the chassis, thus achieving a lower center of gravity which translates into better stability when pushed to its limits vs. its competition. They must have done something right, for the Forester to have won: a) 2014's Motor Trend's best SUV of the year. b) 2014 Consumer Report's best small SUV of the year. Subaru used to build ugly cars, I didn't consider them at all, they were not even on my test drive list. Since Toyota bought a stake in the company, I guess the Capital Infusion must have helped them design better looking cars. After Toyota killed its V6 in their CUV segment, there were hardly any sporty/fun/reliable CUVs on the market. Now I would consider a Forester XT, when the time comes to replace my Toyota RAV 4 V6 AWD. (265 HP) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYPRmnlqf7aBaLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpCwiX5oo9-naLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXPEhnZ-nq-rrtU kzbin.info/www/bejne/naiUn4GaeruDnJo (Subaru goes where only True 4x4 with locking differential dare to go) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaOVf6p_bZ6Fh5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYPRmnlqf7aBaLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4SqXqN8ZrGLfqs
@athaothao28806 жыл бұрын
nice subaru wrx symmetrical awd wheel
@ouah8ter6672 жыл бұрын
Subaru had always had the best and.. because its actually and.. great job subaru 🥰👍
@BatSam9489 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain this? I don't understand. According to this video (at 8:00) subaru is not handling well.
@g1122-p4o10 жыл бұрын
You actually can get up the slope with all the cars. turn off traction control, lock 4wd, and floor it. the 160+ hp of these wheels, even if only 20% is given to 1 wheel, that 30 some hp should be able to push the car up a 15 degree incline
@KTMcaptain10 жыл бұрын
which of these vehicles have a locking center differential? with open differentials, power transfer is 100% of axle torque to the wheel with least traction. brake traction systems must overcome the engine torque upon one spinning wheel to transfer the 100% to the other wheel and drive it. with a locked center diff, 50% goes to front and back. with the open diffs these cars have, only the wheel with least traction may get the 80 hp of 160 available. seeing as the brakes aren't really up to that challenge, I seriously doubt they can transmit your "30" hp to the ground.
@g1122-p4o10 жыл бұрын
KTMcaptain Good point. You actually should leave traction control on, Even without a locking dif, the tcs should take away enough power from the loose wheel and transfer it to the other. That being said, it may or may not be enough depending on the incline
@KTMcaptain10 жыл бұрын
g1122123 well it does, you can see the spinning wheel momentarily stop then the vehicle lurches forward and as it does that wheel begins to spin again. the braking system needs to stay engaged the whole time, for once that wheel on the rollers is released from the brakes it will spin and kill all drive. Subaru has better programming, and a true limited slip center differential, so the system need only stop 1 wheel from spinning instead of 3.
@KTMcaptain10 жыл бұрын
g1122123 fyi, you're the first person to actually say good point. I get dozens of notifications from people telling me they know and I don't. but when I present empirical evidence to substantiate my claim and they can't, they all get very angry and call me names. one person said I should kill myself. thank you for your class
@g1122-p4o10 жыл бұрын
KTMcaptain Thanks. And it seems to be the internet etiquette, agree or hate.
@angelobarrera4110 жыл бұрын
You forgot the two Acura SUV with SH-AWD they both can climb that hill in frozen Ice.
@mpaoness7 жыл бұрын
lol no its not. torque vectoring is superior to 4wd
@michalmilko83476 жыл бұрын
Acura is Honda, lol...
@thomass-20084 ай бұрын
@@michalmilko8347yes, but SH-AWD system Installed at Honda Pilot and Acura's models only. That's why so many people confused.....
@robbamford413411 жыл бұрын
I like these kind of real world tests, but a few more bits of info would have been nice. Did any models have electronic differential lockers? Did they all have traction control in addition to AWD? Did any have locking transfer cases (full time 4wd vs AWD)? Nice demos, guys. :-)
@MrDesomorphine10 жыл бұрын
No, they dont have differential lockers
@wildbill23c6 жыл бұрын
I know the Rav4 has a button to lock the t-case into a 50/50 torque split front/rear up to 20mph, then it reverts back to the standard AWD settings, but not sure on the other models they tested...most systems are actually front wheel drive until traction is lost then the system sends power to the other wheels, but in these tests as soon as a wheel slips they let off the accelerator preventing the system from actually transferring power so as to make it look like those vehicles failed. None of them have locking differentials.
@SahilKashyap10 жыл бұрын
meanwhile land rover : "is this what you guys call off road comparison, wow that's cute ,, so much fun? ahan! "
@nigmosh6510 жыл бұрын
What about Acura?
@nigmosh6510 жыл бұрын
***** Acura has one of THE BEST AWD systems ever.
@nigmosh6510 жыл бұрын
***** :/
@tavshedfjols10 жыл бұрын
nigmosh65 At least in sedans, Acuras AWD system is the exact same as a Honda. In fact, all Acuras are effectively just Hondas with different looking body design and a higher price tag.
@evanhucek872010 жыл бұрын
tavshedfjols Looks like we got an expert over here! Haha Acura offers their Super Handling AWD in the TLX, MDX, and RLX which is completely different than the CRV's AWD. The RDX has a pretty similar crappy AWD though. Also, the Honda Ridgeline and Pilot share a fantastic AWD system.
@farayimuzvuzvu87979 жыл бұрын
good test but on your test ,there is no audi quattro system ,bmw x drive system or mercedes 4matic sytem they do the same as subaru so next time can you include them at least we can see who is the best .
@edwinlee49 жыл бұрын
+farayi muzvuzvu i guess they are not in the same price range. im sure acura mdx with sh-awd can do very well too
@skirmich9 жыл бұрын
+edwinlee4 SH-AWD actually out-performs everything in its class.. Look for the same test performed by the USAC for all those vehicles in the same price range.
@skirmich9 жыл бұрын
+farayi muzvuzvu This test is not designed to test all commercially available AWD Systems, This Test is comparing the cars in the same price range than the Forester.. In this scenario the Forester is better equipped for the money.
@zbigniewrichard82919 ай бұрын
You chose the only test that gives Subaru an advantage. In reality, all those cars would have climbed the ramp if traction was available on BOTH rear wheels.
@TheOmarsogratlinskiy6 жыл бұрын
versus audi?
@gold_user_7772 жыл бұрын
Subaru 👍
@mengy0079 жыл бұрын
Where was the RDX and MDX with their SHAWD systems?
@damon26928 жыл бұрын
Where is SH-AWD ?
@MyCatInABox4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a rear differential with some kind of "limited slip" ability (clutch, viscous or helical) would've COMPLETELY made a difference in this test... I think if any one of those vehicles tested HAD a "rear limited slip" setup, they would've been able to climb this ramp and pass this test. In my opinion, it's damned ridiculous to even offer an AWD drivetrain option, without even offering a limited slip rear diff. as an option. It should come standard-equipped when said vehicle is fitted with any kind of AWD option.... Pretty dumb to have an "all wheel drive" SUV with open diffs at each end.
@t.marcos.t98483 жыл бұрын
I love Subaru cars 😬🤙
@СтаниславАлексеев-у5м2 жыл бұрын
ESP - OFF?
@fetalplutto9 жыл бұрын
I do think that Subaru's are the best - but is it the same model/make of tires on all cars?
@georgefrancis98743 жыл бұрын
keep it up Subaru
@bobkin61110 жыл бұрын
"Independent test" their name is "Subaru Puyallup"
@donovandouglas10 жыл бұрын
That's a good point.
@bobkin61110 жыл бұрын
Donovan Douglas lol its kinda bad, cause im a HUGE Subaru fan (I own an STI ffs) but this is just them bashing on other cars lol!
@briandarlage98156 жыл бұрын
all the dumb and still received 24 likes.
@Gadsdan5 жыл бұрын
Subaru of Puyallup is a dealership in Puyallup, Washington.
@Cookie-Dough-Dynamo5 жыл бұрын
Independent or not, if you had an understanding of the different types of center differentials, you'd see why the others never had a chance on a test like this. They only divert 10-15 percent of available torque to the rear. On a car with 150 lb of tq, that's only 15-20 lbs. You can't move 3500 lbs uphill with 20 lb/ft of tq.
@hazarcildan90999 жыл бұрын
Where is Mitsubishi Pajero or Outlander
@thebigwarthog4 жыл бұрын
Different class of SUV, the forester is in the SUV crossover class.
@hazarcildan90994 жыл бұрын
@@thebigwarthog You are right. I didn't think like that.
@Unc1ecee6 жыл бұрын
Compares the Acura SHawd
@mioszjabonski21699 жыл бұрын
My old ISUZU RODEO with LSD on rear axle can the same as Subaru:)
@tonberryfieldforever8 жыл бұрын
Subaru rules
@ciscoprog8 жыл бұрын
Subarus are great
@russbrittain4103 жыл бұрын
I wanna buy a Subaru now that I saw this video
@antoniocarlosacsjr712811 ай бұрын
On the ramp test, it was used only the AWD mode. I would like to see what would happen if LOCK key was used on the RAV4, for example... it was just a AWD test. Not a complete and honest test.
@samkarti9 жыл бұрын
Where is bmw with xDrive?! Where is suzuku sx4 /it has ALL diffs lock/? Why do you stop gas everytime when nonslipping wheel get a torque /except subaru, there u didn`t stop gas, and that is the cause is goes up/ on the rolers? Didi you use the same tires for the other test? With all these false ads you go so down in my eyes!!!
@bigjermini9 жыл бұрын
+IskamDa Nameeto If you paid close attention, they all hold the gas even while its sliding backwards. Only when its slid backwards too far(notice wheels are still moving forward at same rate) then they let off gas so they don't slide off the ramps. The ford was sliding side to side, so she had to let up. There was no need for Subaru's driver to let off of gas till it reached the top, because it didn't slide backwards. Also, listen to the speaker. He tells about what each vehicle is made to do while trying to send the power to the wheel with traction. Most of those cars took too much power away from slipping wheels, while not sending enough to the non slipping wheel. Some makes were trying to act smart and calculate the power needed in realtime but failed. So what looked to you as them letting off the pedal, was explained as the system itself trying to adjust the power. Also Protip: In the real world, when you lose traction, you don't want to keep hammering on the gas hoping it'll catch.
@thesheepman2209 жыл бұрын
Bmw apparently total shit my friends x7 three engines and off road a joke
@jrortiz47089 жыл бұрын
Quattro will always be best. Cheers to that
@FX3-UK9 жыл бұрын
Like it, but the test is unfair. There should be some full time 4x4 in the test like the Audi/Volvo/Landrovers...
@ZaibAquil9 жыл бұрын
no its shouldn't. the test should be within vehicles in the same price range.
@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM8 жыл бұрын
+Jahan Aquil The reason it's in the same price range is because it sacrifices everything else, not as comfortable, not as many gadgets etc. So you sacrificed creature comfort, for a full time AWD system. Put a full time AWD against a bunch of slip reacting systems, and obviously won. Meanwhile, anyone who seriously off roads buy's a jeep, and leaves the Subarus to soccer moms. If you compared it to even a jeep compass or something, it would get absolutely demolished, when off roading.
@ZaibAquil8 жыл бұрын
+Dangerous Amoeba ok? I'm aware of all this and I'm not too sure what you are getting at.
@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM8 жыл бұрын
That this 'test' is bullshit.
@ZaibAquil8 жыл бұрын
+Dangerous Amoeba well of course its bullshit. BUT there is a reason some cars are excluded and some people don't understand that. Even the description says that the vehicles in the test are market competition.
@benson76007 жыл бұрын
wheres the Mitsi Outlander.
@marcinekzhm9 жыл бұрын
nice test... but you should use same kind of tires to every car... :P
@kuturgan2 жыл бұрын
Acura with SH AWD would smash this test!
@foellerd10 жыл бұрын
Heres an idea, turn stability control off and burn the shit out of that rear diff. In a pinch that can get it done.
@MidwestDIY5 жыл бұрын
We have both Subaru and Toyota, Subaru can go where Toyota 4runner V8 with engaged center lock and 4low can't (yes I am being being sarcastic :) )
@josel13257 жыл бұрын
Subi all day
@xXblinnyboyXx8 жыл бұрын
Typical, a company only comparing it self to certain other companies to make them look better. Obviously they didn't show an Audi with their Quattro system because Audis Quattro system would've tackled that ramp with ease. Probably even better than that Subi.
@babakh208 жыл бұрын
Audi is great, but a different class. They're actually one of the closest to the symmetrical awd of subaru.
@rodriguezdelbydr8 жыл бұрын
xXblinnyboyXx subaru share the same relation to Audi awd
@Plusle8435 жыл бұрын
Is Audi Quattro - an SUV?
@DaltonTk4238 жыл бұрын
you should try the Mercedes Benz ML320's 4x4 system. It would blow all of these out of the water and climb that ramp pulling a 5000lbs trailer
@EngiNetion3 жыл бұрын
nothing can beat quattro and subaru
@mmiracastro23474 жыл бұрын
Shoulda added an Acura rdx with sh awd ....woulda have done just as good if not better . And no the Honda CR-V is NOT equipped with the same sh-awd that is available in the rdx.
@vectraB978 жыл бұрын
most suzuki 4wd systems would take those challenges. my suzuki has lockable center lsd that's made by heavy industries, the same company that makes Subaru.
@Dake218 жыл бұрын
+Torbjørn Larsen What year is yours? I have a 2013 and I love it, it tackles anything.
@vectraB978 жыл бұрын
+David Cazes and old 2006 with low mileage. never been stuck anywhere.
@minecraftmobsters34918 жыл бұрын
powow
@markwhite69815 жыл бұрын
Ford "intelligent awd system"... Lol
@krebgurfson57323 жыл бұрын
subaru literally has something called "intelligent drive" right now... no 4x4 enthusiast takes subaru's seriously. No locking diffs, they're not going anywhere serious.
@RKmndo2 жыл бұрын
@@krebgurfson5732 Most 4WDs don't come with lockers. An aftermarket lunchbox locker is available for Subarus though. Winchmounts too.
@Cookie-Dough-Dynamo5 жыл бұрын
Comparing Subaru AWD to a Cute Ute AWD is like comparing an HD truck 4wd to Subaru AWD. It's all about how much torque the system will distribute. Those other cars are simply not designed for that. They will, though, work in most situations faced by their owners. If, however, you live in the mountains or have a steep driveway it's time to think about a Subaru. If you live in Nebraska a Rav 4 is fine. Stop saying Jeep compass or renegade. Nobody wants a vehicle with ass in the name and FCA managed to turn a bad brand, into a worse brand. Ask any mechanic before you reply. ANY mechanic. ANY. MECHANIC.
@Cookie-Dough-Dynamo5 жыл бұрын
But Aaron, what about Subaru head gaskets?
@Cookie-Dough-Dynamo5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, forgot about that. Thanks other Aaron. So, I guess I'll take the shitty Toyota AWD on the Siena and get stuck now and then, but I can use that time to watch my odometer tick over 300,000 trouble free miles as the tires spin.