The Subaru Outback Wilderness Absoutely DESTROYS Fire Roads for $40,000! - Two Takes

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

As somone who has owned a 5th gen 4Runner and has driven my friend's Outback Wilderness, I can tell you what most 4Runner owners don't understand: an Outback is FAR more comfortable of forest roads, access roads, fires roads etc than a 4Runner ever will be. A 4Runner gets bounced around, while an Outback just soaks it all up. 99% of 4Runner owners never even take their ride on forest roads and certainly never actually rock crawl or do true off-roading. If you are someone who actually camps and clocks up lots of miles on forest roads and gravel roads, do yourself a favor and just buy the Outback. Its far more comfortable on the highway, the adapatable cruise control and steering/lane assist is far superier, the sound system is better, and it's wayyyy more comfortable when you leave the pavement.

[@kerrywilliams6596]

Finally, a review that uses a Subaru for what it’s intended for. They aren’t intended to be full on off roaders like Bronco. Thanks for the great review.

[@tommyh.8391]

Honestly, I could drive my wife’s Explorer where you drove the Subaru. Not sure what the video proved. BTW, I drive a Subaru Acsent.

[@alexelrod242]

Wife and I have been drooling over the outback wilderness since it was announced. Glad to see its getting good reviews

[@cruzinUSA_]

Always loved smoking tire, but quickly moving to the top of my list for go to automotive content... Thank you Zack and Matt and keep up the good work!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@NinaMango789]

I definitely enjoy the newer format, but I miss the ol' one takes

[@enriqueroman62]

I got the outback wilderness a few weeks ago, on the streets, sluggish for about one second, then the turbo kicks in and it is a rocket, very fast, on the highway is very responsive, and sensors are more refined than the forester sport. This is an ideal vehicle for bad weather, like we have here in Chicago, and ideal for our bad bumpy streets. I tested those tires in a very rainy day, the performance was very impressive. But I'd like to see a video where the Wilderness is tested on the Bear Pass, Colorado.

[@rockymntdan1]

After just watching this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnaVnpSAqq2UeLs I wouldn't take on anything real like Bear Pass. I live in the mountains of CO and I was considering the Outback until I watched that particular video. No way now. Not to mention, if the suspension is as cheap as their doors........

[@wildernessinwilderness8032]

@@rockymntdan1 People have done black bear pass with stock crosstreks. I will be trying it next year with my extra 2 inch lifted wilderness with larger aggressive BFG Goodrich K02 tires. Wish me luck

[@rockymntdan1]

@@wildernessinwilderness8032 I do. Especially with BF goodrich tires LOL. Had a set of Trail TA's years ago and removed them after one day of off road in mud and a little, and I mean little, snow and ice. They were HORRIBLE! Let me know how that crosstrek does. Curious. Another doubt I have going with a Subaru is continued off road use. I tend to put a lot of off road miles on a vehicle.

[@Kolby9241]

Ill make a video of mine when it comes in to my local dealership. Ive had one on order since august. It will be tested in alaska

[@abram730]

@@rockymntdan1 They were being very conservative. The turbo kicks in at higher RPM, so using manual mode is better. You really do need to know how to drive it though. An inexperienced driver will have problems. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_bomaYYpqAeK8

[@kkacperowski]

i have a regualr outback 2017 and i love how on loose surfaces or in the snow how tail happy it is. It makes it more predictable and easier to control. Love that AWD system.

[@infidel900rr]

Did not know that about these cars - Suddenly, I'm kinda found of them.

[@joshamann5921]

I wish I could defeat the stability control in my 2010. The dynamics are great on loose surfaces, but the stability control really limits the angle to slides.

[@chaseteter]

The 90s awd legacies were so fantastically tail happy on unplowed roads. I wonder if it’s still like that even with the electronic aids?

[@camerongardner4538]

Cant turn em (nannies) allll the way off w out fuse removal. Rear sway bar n king springs made my 19 much more fun on rutted backrds :)

[@joshamann5921]

@@camerongardner4538 yeah pulling the fuse also disables the abs

[@Databyter]

For $1800 you get all that (Compared to the Oynx) but don't forget the GEARING as well. The Wilderness has a lower final drive ratio which makes it a different animal.

[@nicolec7290]

Good to know

[@tarzaan2603]

And a cvt trans cooler i think

[@curtislovrak5390]

How Subaru smashed this outta the park but failed miserably with the new wrx “outback sport” is beyond me.

[@Levibetz]

Well I'm sure the new WRX will drive good, but both these cars are horrifically ugly.

[@edwint1780]

@@Levibetz yes, but the outback is forgiven for being ugly because of what it's meant to be. The WRX is meant to be more of a sports car that's supposed to compete with the likes of the civic type r or the volkswagen gti.

[@jozero_hero]

I appreciate the plastic fender cladding on a WRX for dirt roads and winter. I don't necessarily think cladding = crossover, when it comes to Subaru at least. They get the Rally Car pass from me, it makes sense for my environment. But I get that it doesn't fit the tuner aesthetic that I, and most WRX drivers, like.

[@corey31]

I actually think a WRX Wilderness would be a serious contender for my next vehicle if offered :)

[@Levibetz]

@@corey31 I've been saying if they did either a crosstrek sti or something that's like a raptor-fied crosstrek, or you could call it a wrx wilderness as a hatch, it'd sell like mad.

[@tmwonastick]

Only review I have seen that actually understands why the outback is for

[@wolfcola3401]

For going to Ikea?

[@mitchellthurner5980]

@@wolfcola3401 When there's a dirt road on your way to Ikea

[@lowlifeangler]

@@mitchellthurner5980 you ought to see these in the snow! Last winter , we finally got some big snow in Ohio, I drove my 2018 Outback premium 2.5 10 mph over the speed limit while big 4x4 trucks was in the ditches

[@mitchellthurner5980]

@@lowlifeangler yeah I drive a Crosstrek. Never felt out of control

[@lowlifeangler]

@@mitchellthurner5980 normally I drive an old 2007 Malibu to work. I had to dig it out of the snow so move it out of the way so I get the Outback out of the garage

[@charleybarley914]

"It's the Outback version of the Outback" That's gold, Jerry, GOLD!

[@nunyabinis]

My brothers 2008 Subaru Forester is hands down the best vehicle he's ever owned. Had to work hard to get it stuck in snow. Made it over 200k miles with no serious issues before parked behind the garage and used as a secondary vehicle.

[@lowlifeangler]

Secondary? It should be 1st!

[@Andrew-on5do]

More importantly does it come with Birkenstock’s and a decal informing me of what breed your dog is?

[@glyph241]

🤣🥊🐶

[@RAZGR1Z]

COEXIST

[@thedudeabides1443]

Or the “=“ sticker.

[@angel4u272]

I've got this exact one same color,it's been well traveled and I LOVE IT!! Its comfortable,i can sleep in it and the leather material is amazing. Not all sticky n hot during summer.

[@thepaperstaggering]

Not sticky in hot weather, huh. Great! That’s what I was hoping for. Another month before mine is delivered. Slowest couple months ever.

[@jasoncrowe148]

Same! Autumn green. I couldnt be happier!

[@angel4u272]

@@thepaperstaggering yeah it felt like forever waiting! Make sure to tell the dealership not to wash the car because when I got mine, they washed it and put micro scratches all over it! I paid to have them buffed but thought I'd share that with you....

[@ExhibitionofSpeed]

I had a 2005 Outback XT for 6 years and it was completely stock (hand-me-down from Mom and Dad). It made for a phenomenal camera vehicle, it moved me to Salt Lake City, and in my early years of enthusiast driving, I learned how to canyon carve in it (and yielded mostly positive results!) I daily a Fiesta ST, but miss the practicality of it being a larger car and the comfort as well. Maybe I'll start searching for another here shortly. Great video as always boys! -Gavin

[@MicajahMcCurry]

Solid opinion. People will talk crap about "you didn't push the car" but to your point, fire road with a gnarly unexpected rut or two is exactly what this car was for, that and a foot of snow.

[@markvergara]

This is genuinely impressive.

[@woolengrappler]

I just got a Subaru Outback Premium and I’ve driven a dozen or so miles on dirt and gravel roads and the way the Outback eats up the dirt is phenomenal. It’s super smooth, planted, predicate and controllable

[@joshamann5921]

My 2010 Outback on stock suspension is the best riding car over washboard roads that I've driven. It just glides over everything while still handling decently.

[@gdscheiwe01]

When you ran the Bronco Sport up the big trail at Rowher I commented that you should run some “soft roaders”. The response was “we can’t break stuff dude”. This is exactly what I was hoping you would do. Can’t do the really off roady stuff but this is what you can do. Great video guys.

[@Mamo878]

Better fuel economy is why they have CVT instead of something else.

[@SubbieDoo]

Have always been a Subaru JDM Legacy Wagon owner since 2002 (91' GT, 96' GT-B, 06' H6R) and have always wanted more places to access without getting hung up with my "normal" height wagons ... that's what the Outback was designed for ... drivers who wants to access places a normal car cannot but have the ability to safely drive on pavement faster than any Bronco or Wrangler would dare.

[@cs2294]

I love this thing. I love the skinny steel wheel look. They must be selling a ton of them already because I see them everywhere

[@Prodriver33]

I’m on my 20somethingth outback 2020 limited. I used to lift the first gen outbacks back when I was a kid. A 5spd first gen outback is probably my favourite all round car ever.

[@loonatticat]

TST: “The Outback DESTROYS fire roads..” *…passes Toyota Camry on same road @6:55

[@BobKenge]

Good to see I wasn’t the only one who noticed😄

[@MrSmith-rk4jq]

can probably drive the same road about 4x faster and comfier than the camry ever could tho lol

[@dontelljackson9364]

The Camry was there to give the Subaru driver a ride home when it blows its head gasket and the cvt goes out.

[@csechrist1]

I really like the wheels on this one: simple, sturdy, functional. Subaru definitely could have gone with a more aggressive design in line with their other stock wheels but thankfully didn't.

[@papa_pt]

I think manual would have 10-20% take rate on this trim if they offered it

[@Boomtowndogs]

Hell I’d try to sell it to everyone I know

[@BMW_DAILY]

Just needs the 6 speed from the STI or Crosstrek since they're must stronger than the 5 speed

[@papa_pt]

@@BMW_DAILY plus a 5 speed is unacceptable in soon to be 2022. Big reason I got a BMW wagon over the legacy GT was highway drone

[@BMW_DAILY]

@@papa_pt yeah I like a 6 speed that puts you around 1800-2200

[@vandecar15]

I think this car is awesome except for one thing that would keep me from buying it. The CVT. I live in the northeast (NH) and many of my friends and family have Subaru's. They are good cars overall but in the past five years we had a CVT go at 88K miles on a 2015 Forester, my friend's 2014 Outback (4 cyl) first CVT went at 121K and the SECOND ONE went at 187k. Talking to the Subi techs they said they saw more 4 cylinder CVTs break than the 6 cylinder ones. Apparently, the 6 cylinder ones were stronger. I know the 6 is dead but these are garbage transmissions. They are cheaper to make and meant to be thrown away and replaced not repaired. The one we have in our family we change the transmission fluid every 30K miles and it is still on the original transmission at 108k miles. Just a heads up from if you buy one don't lag on your tranny fluid changes.

[@christophercasale7961]

5 years ago I specifically avoided a 15 Outback 3.6R vs my 13 because I wanted the 5EAT instead, which is no peach of a transmission. I was shopping for a wagon to replace my extremely cantankerous E46 330i, and the only things that really competed in terms of space was the Jetta Sport Wagen. I don't trust VW. The CTS was cramped inside for how large it is, same with the Infiniti FX/EX. The 13 has been extremely reliable. I've only performed basic maintenance to it, and put Bilstein B6s on it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@@christophercasale7961 Good to know!

[@realbigtuna667]

@@christophercasale7961 My father has had a 13' 3.6R since new. 140k miles and not a single issue with it outside of regular maintenance and a couple wheel bearings. Still runs and drives like new. That being said, I'd never even consider a vehicle with a CVT. I doubt it will hold up if you actually drive on terrain like this even remotely regularly.

[@raterbeast]

this has a completley different cvt than the earlier cvt models.

[@eckseleven1]

This is the "high torque" CVT. A lot different than the old ones. Uses chains instead of belts.

[@bmeyer1193]

At about 10:00 Zack said he sat behind himself. I cannot figure out how he did that when he's one person. This dude is magic and Matt doesn't even realize it. Now if y'all will excuse me I have to stand in front of myself.

[@zachv8286]

Sitting behind oneself sounds like the beginning of an interesting paradox.

[@haydnbrown444]

I can tell this thing rides better than my Tundra does on rough dirt roads just based on video

[@samleary2733]

Good to see you guys mention the turn in. I have an Onyx now but have previously had a gc8 2.5rs. The turn is has a surprisingly similar feel. Obviously not as sharp but it immediately brought me back to my RS days. Great job Subaru. Just needs a manual option

[@eskrima1]

Regarding the CVT. Just saw a deep snow comparison between Forester Wilderness and a Compass trail hawk. The Compass had upgraded tires and couldn’t stay with the wilderness. The 4wd system over heated and had to stop to cool off. The CVT in the Wilderness was no problem.

[@Deetroiter]

The outback “feels” better over rough roads compared to the forester and Crosstrek because those two are based on an car platform where the outback is it’s own actual suv based platform

[@MicajahMcCurry]

Chassis all make the world of difference.

[@MIkegrimm2]

I have a 14 Outback and I am considering a new Outback, my only real hangup is the mileage. I do like the final gear ratio gives more torque and that would be great for steeper fire road type scenarios but my driving is mostly road trip type drives (Virginia to Illinois). I have always liked my subie mostly because it is good in all weather conditions.

[@alexstern3583]

Aside from parts of Death Valley this thing could handle all the national parks very well

[@nicholasstockman2560]

Love my Wilderness and super comfortable seats and I've had major back surgery! Also very capable of off rd needs and icy/snow covered rds.

[@fougetube]

Having off roaded a bronco with the bilsteins (non sasquatch badlands 4dr), that really does soften the ride a lot off-road. Not jarring at all. It really does make a difference.

[@Zcypot]

I need to test drive this one. I have a ‘19 outback and everyone that hops in when I’m driving on similar roads say how smooth it drives on bumpy roads. My dad has a lot of dirt roads near his ranch in new berry springs , so if bumps aren’t too deep I’ll blast down them at 40mph lol.

[@lowlifeangler]

After I got new tires at 40k miles, my 2018 drove alot smoother

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

It looks like a lifted estate car, I actually don't hate the looks of it lol

[@CB21001]

That's exactly what it is :)

[@Squesus]

I have a CX-5 on Pirelli Scorpion All Terrains with a Corksport skid plate and I love using it like this

[@gcoronado4622]

Hilarious to see the Toyota Camry coming down the "off road" trail!!! Brilliant!

[@kensai77]

Maybe it was a TRD Off-Road Camry lol.

[@tomKphotoFortCollins]

Great review. They'll sell all they can make in Colorado, where every 4th vehicle is already a Subaru. Takes you further back on the bazillion miles of Forest Service roads and carries all your bikes, kayaks, and camping gear (don't forget the dogs).

[@lowlifeangler]

In Ohio the state polluted with Honda, Toyota and jacked up trucks. I drove my new 2018 Outback premium to Estes Park in 2018. Subarus were everywhere!!! If you have a Subaru in Ohio people think you're weird or gay. It doesn't makes sense

[@tomKphotoFortCollins]

@@lowlifeangler It's hard to imagine, until you see it. "Wow, everyone drives a Subaru."

[@lowlifeangler]

@@tomKphotoFortCollins I visited Duluth Minnesota and Jackson Hole. Wyoming. Both towns was loaded with Subaru

[@rockymntdan1]

I live in CO and take the "pass" roads all the time. Never thought about it until now; never hardly see them where we drive trucks. That says it all.

[@rockymntdan1]

@@lowlifeangler That's because here in Colorado they are either weird or gay!

[@alexanderward7195]

I have a ‘22 WRX, and picked up a ‘23 Onyx XT this past week. The Onyx has been hauling straight through the nasty Iowa weather this week!

[@cbijames7]

Yes Subaru is come a very long way in the way they make their vehicles I have a Crosstrek and I absolutely love it it rides so smooth over the bumps and handles very great in the rain especially here in Florida

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

Goes offroading... passes a Camry.

[@Stuka87]

In regards to the comment on an offroad wagon, lets not forget Jeep had an offroad wagon in 1963, and AMC had the Eagle Wagon in 1980 with AWD and big tires. The outback is basically the same idea as the Eagle. I actually think this Outback should have larger tires on it. The lift looks a bit goofy without tires to fill in the wheel wells.

[@mopar3i839]

Gas mileage and wear on axles, but it would look better.

[@serenityinsilence]

Also, having a slightly undersized tire gives you more room for articulation with less chance for rubbing.

[@andrewanderson5297]

Just got it yesterday, having a blast. Looking forward to the weekend to put some clicks in to bed the engine in and do some Ontario backroads.

[@exparrot9074]

This car would be badass with a manual transmission or even a DCT

[@dj_laundry_list]

With either of those, it would definitely need a crawler gear to prevent needing to slip the clutch to get up the tough stuff

[@exparrot9074]

@@dj_laundry_list no one is rock crawling in an Outback. Trying to do so with a CVT could smoke the belts as well.

[@dj_laundry_list]

@@exparrot9074 I'm not talking about rock crawling. Do you know what a crawler gear is? The point is that the lowest gear ratio of the manual transmission would have to have a ratio of about 50% of the shortest possible ratio of the CVT in order to match the torque coming from the torque converter

[@nycLPplayer]

I love what CVTs do from a technical standpoint but do not enjoy actually them in when driving.

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

The high-output CVT in the 3.6r and turbo Subarus is less irritating. If you haven't already, drive one just for the data point, if nothing else.

[@wanglee21]

Outbacks have been known for comfort off road compared to the competitors since the 90's. I remember they did a review with a 90's Range Rover and the comfort level knocked it out of the park with the Outback. In Australia, there is a rear locking diff option and also you can get them in the states, TFL did a comparison versus an dedicated off road rock climber and it was able to go toe to toe till the rocks were till dangerous, lol

[@CEPHALEXIN323]

Out of topic, what glasses are you guys wearing? The lense looks dope.

[@anticalgary]

Still waiting for mine! Ordered in August

[@ytc2994]

Good luck man. Maybe you'll have better luck then me. Ordered mine first week of August, was told by Subaru end of Oct. delivery date...heard today sometime in November now due to parts shortages etc.

[@anticalgary]

@@ytc2994 luckily I am not in a hurry. I just hope to get it before Christmas. I expect I am in the same boat as you- due to parts shortages etc. I got a white one. Good luck!

[@ytc2994]

@@anticalgary White looks good. I've seen one driving around my neighborhood. I looked at them all in person and ended up going with the geyser blue. I liked how it kind of changes hue depending on what light its in.

[@lowlifeangler]

I pass a blue one heading home from work all the time. It's sick. I have a 2018 forest green Outback premium, it stays in the garage till the weekend. I treat it like a show car

[@PankeyVol]

I'm pretty sure I saw an online video where a Wilderness went up that first hill.

[@rjnation5042]

Outbacks are great country cars over here, my sister is on her 3rd & just handed her 09 down to her 17yo, with basic maintenance there solid dependable things, Rj in Oz

[@gothops154]

I don’t know what world were living in where we spend $40k to “destroy fire roads” I wouldn’t use that as a phrase of praise but rather “holy fuck look at how expensive this POS is” “A lot of car for the money” no no, you mean “a lot of money for the car”. Jesus it’s insane how fast we normalized this “new normal” car market

[@snoboyz3]

Finally an Outback review where some guy is not trying to take it over boulders, some extreme offroad course, etc. Stuff better suited to 4Runners, Jeeps, Broncos. Outback fills a unique niche at an affordable price.

[@broinsocali]

I got a 2021 Outback back in Jan. Not much off road. But 3 road trips and about to take my 4th road trip next month.

[@thegirthquake8574]

I mean, it's expensive and I think they should have a manual option, but for what it's meant to do? Yeah, sure. It's fine.

[@RAZGR1Z]

Looked like Matt was having so much fun whipping this thing around.

[@drgonzo767]

If Subaru put a real AT in it and use a rear "locker" like the Bronco Sport and Cherokee Trailhawk they would improve it tremendously.

[@serenityinsilence]

Driving sports tv did a video with a wilderness Outback that had been modified. It had a 1 inch lift, bigger a/t’s and a rear torque locker. It made it way more capable. I still don’t understand why Subaru won’t add a locker from the factory.

[@ibrarutta9328]

*the jeep trailhawk was beten by subaru forester off road , whatch that video on driving sport tv channel here on youtube, the trailhawk couldn't make it to the top, and the AWD system hited up, but the subaru's never hit up and made it to the top with confidence*

[@justinturner4850]

Congrats on 1 million subs Smoking Tire! I’ve been subbed since I started watching one takes about five years ago.

[@Doc1855]

My wife Loves her Outback and I Love my Forester Touring.

[@brucehawk09]

6:45, the person who argues that their Camry can handle this road is proving their point right now LOL

[@timothyj.2937]

Do i have to be on deep snow & mud mode to drive on fire road or did you guys drove it on regular mode? Should i drive with dual x mode when driving fast like that on lose gravel? Just curious about how it works

[@xxUncleBuckxx]

I just test drove a 2022 Outback Premium and is it just me or do they seem a underpowered? I think if the engine was turbo it would have been fine but I was underwhelmed and I really want to like the car. Not a fan of the CVT either but that is just personal bias mostly.

[@robertsestito6821]

Was that a Toyota camry at the 7 min mark just mobbing the fire road?

[@BobKenge]

Yep! 😆

[@mohamedmajed6870]

This looks awesome... it's a shame they only sell them in the US I'd love to have obe in Bahrain

[@Prodriver33]

You can buy mine

[@OmarIllustrated]

I've seen 2 of these in the past week in Chicago... one on my street!

[@edwint1780]

Normally the internet would be like: if only it was a manual and not the automatic. In this case, if only it was an automatic.

[@IAmTheMegaMan]

I own this car and I like it a lot.

[@jezziemalvada3840]

You guys really put that car to the test on roads where a Corolla passed you. I’ve driven my VW GTI on rougher roads than that.

[@nicholasdickson3891]

Somebody copied AMC Eagle’s homework….. and it’s RAD

[@GeorgeGeo]

Love this color! I don't know why I'm sweating this car right now.. but I think I want one for a family runabout

[@michaelp303]

Great video guys!

[@Jakobly]

you never hear any bad stories about an outback

[@XfilerD]

"If you sleep 4 in a roof top tent, that's an interesting evening" :D

[@captainkirks7600]

Good thumbnail 👌🏼. Been looking forward to this!

[@DJMotoVlogs]

This thing is gonna sell like crazy, I already saw a couple of these on the road. If I had a family I would definitely consider this and this is one of those weird cars that are classless. Like Matt said even millionaires drive them.

[@Billybobthor]

Lol. I’m a multimillionaire and I drive a 2020 Subaru Outback.

[@lowlifeangler]

@@Billybobthor If I hit the lottery I would still keep my 2018 but buy more update and buy a rally blue WRX

[@JohnProthero]

I just want to know what road you guys were on! I have a 2013 Outback 3.6, with AT tires, and love to drives these type of roads for the hell of it!

[@rgstar7702]

Best Case Scenario, you guys ain't Soft

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

Excellent review 👍

[@jehsd1234]

What location/fire road was this filmed on?

[@dragospahontu]

Subaru has gone bat shit crazy, and I love it!

[@jameshuegli3534]

Wife has on order. Super stoked.

[@lowlifeangler]

Shouldn't be a wife car lol

[@TheCarZoomies]

You still got that partnership with Dillion optics? Was gonna pick a pair up.

[@gogutzy]

10:28 perfect for eastern europe.

[@billbligh4547]

Please do the Audi Allroad.

[@detective3728]

the A6 or A4....

[@BobbyDazzler888]

@@detective3728 6

[@Dawn191]

You mentioned ir rides smooth like a Lincoln Continental. Now I am convinced to by one.I drive a Lincoln Town car 🚗 now.☺👍

[@BMW_DAILY]

We need a drag race with this vs the normal Outback and the XT trim level!

[@tarzaan2603]

I wanna see that too!

[@animalmother4]

Love everything about it (and it comes in green!) except the CVT which makes it a no go for me

[@lowlifeangler]

The Subaru cvt is alot different then a Chevy cvt

[@dontelljackson9364]

@@lowlifeangler you’re right. It’s worse.

[@tarzaan2603]

Why don't you like the cvt?

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

A Subaru is more of a rally car than a rock crawler. The Bronco is like a "rock crawler". From what I can see. I would go with the Outback Wilderness for traveling and going to do outdoor stuff. And the only reason I would buy a Bronco is if I live near off road trails and beaches. The Bronco sounds like it would not be a comfortable vehicle to drive on a long trip to get to the off roadish places.

[@johnbettencourt8748]

The question is if you run it twice down the road if it shakes itself apart We had a Forrester 2016 did a little off road in Azusa canyon and it was stuck more often than not It did fine on the dry stuff Once in the mud and rocks it’s struggle

[@larry_ellison]

My 09 base outback 5speed could pull all this stuff for 4k. But if you like paying extra send it

[@marcleibovic6879]

+1 Our 2022 Onyx XT ate up the gravel roads around Blue Mt Ontario Canada on our family holiday

[@ZachBillings]

Don't understand CVTs that simulate fixed gears. The whole point of a CVT is to be able to hang at the optimal RPM. Just put in an automatic if people hate rev hang so much.

[@mitchellsteindler]

I imagine there are other advantages of cvts over regular autos other than efficiency. Lighter, less expensive, smaller if I had to guess.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

@@mitchellsteindler it's also much smoother than a normal automatic.

[@danielhoulihan1743]

Great Video, Can we please have a subaru Crosstrek/ XV in a similar enviroment?

[@AO-ow6tt]

A Fox suspension system may help improve ride and road handling.

[@yvanpedron5255]

i love this Outback.

[@prodriguez3290]

what material are the tow hook covers made of?

[@carlcolvin8320]

Is the skid plate Aluminum or Steel ?🤔