Subaru Outback Wilderness why I`ve chosen it over 4Runner and Wrangler I Long Term Review 5K Miles
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- čas přidán 14. 09. 2022
- In this episode we are doing a car review. I want to introduce you to my adventure car Subaru Outback Wilderness and why I`ve chosen it over Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Wrangler. We will talk about performance, capabilities, pros and cons of this car. Also, I will break down my Overlanding set up and the Brand that I`m using.
I`ve had this car for over 6 months, 5 Thousand miles driven so far and it's been ... Well, find out in this video
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I was able to get 32MPG on a road trip using my adaptive cruise control. My Wilderness ended up saving my life. Another driver was not paying attention, and t-boned me, causing me to flip and end upside down. Everyone was amazed that I was able to walk away. My new Outback Wilderness will be in in a couple weeks.
Impressive MPG and so sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are doing well and soon will be enjoying your new Outback Wilderness
Subaru is built like a tank. specially the forester. forester came from japan and the rest of the model is US built.
@@jeffnaval4894 The Crosstrek is made in Japan too! I have the 2021 year. Fantastic car for the price!
@@didierdelobel8663 Yeh just realized that a month ago when my sister bought a crosstrek. theres a letter J letter at the start of the VIN#
Just traded in my lifted Tacoma for the wilderness. The Subaru fits my needs way better and it’ll take me to 98% of places the truck took me.
Yup, and that's what its all about. Congrats on your Subi!
I just did the same this week. 2021 lifted Taco for a 2023 Outback wilderness. LOVE IT! I’ve owned 3 previous outbacks, this is my 4th. I’ve also owned 3 Tacomas. Outback checks all the boxes and much better on gas.
I did the same thing with my 4Runner. i got a new 2024 Crosstrek Limited. Loved my 4Runner and it was a head turner but it just wasn't the right vehicle for me at the time.
I’m proud of all of you for finally coming out of the closet! Welcome to the family!❤❤❤
@@dailydriver5942 thank you! Would you like to grab a coffee sometime ?
Similar to you I was torn between the Outback Wilderness and Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO. When you take everything into consideration the Outback simply can not be beat. Drives like a car , works like a truck and the MPGs beat any other 4X4 that exist.
If you watch some off road tests the OBW is surprisingly capable. I recently bought a 2022 Outback Wilderness and it's easily the greatest vehicle I ever owned.
Same here, love it!
Was Exactly in the same predicament. But yes subaru wins over the Tacoma for me. Although my next problem is to choose between Outback or Forester Wilderness 2024 with a promise of having turbo. Really have to wait
@@pudongski @pudongski The main difference I notice between the Outback and Forester is the taller, interior of the Forester. It has a shorter wheelbase too so its like shorter, chunkier Outback. Can't go wrong with either in my opinion.
I love the passion in your voice as you talk about this vehicle and it’s amazing capabilities . 👍🏾❤
My last 2 cars were Nissan Xterras, but I recently traded in my Xterra for a Subaru Outback, and I am blown away by how great it is. I have more cargo room than my xterra, much better gas mileage, more comfortable interior, and it still has almost 9 inches of ground clearance with all wheel drive. I ignored Subaru for a long time, but not anymore. Thanks for the video, and stay safe!
Subaru surprised me as well. Comfortable, capable, enough room for storage and great for roadtrips
You should get PERRIN 20mm wheel spacers to avoid the muffin-top look of the car. The car looks better with the wheels pushed out a bit.
This was very helpful - thanks!
Hey Vlad, great vid, and glad you're having so much fun with your Wilderness!!! We hope to see you out on the trails one day!!
Loved your commentary!!
Impressive and well explained from your real-life experience. Started following you. Keep making such nice contents for us.
Thanks man great review hope all is well sending nothing but great vibes from California 😎👊
Thanks for sharing, good video! I'm looking at getting the Outback Wilderness soon :)
I've been thinking about this car. Thanks for the info.
Happy to help
I had a 21 TRDORP 4Runner and it was awesome! Only issue I just couldn't live with anymore was the fuel costs. Not with the perpetually high fuel prices. At the gas station all the time dropping $85 bucks a week. I ended up selling it and getting a new 24 Crosstrek Limited. It's not a 4Runner but I'm getting 35 MPGs on the highway and it cost about half as much to fill up and almost double the range. I will miss my Toyota but not all the extra ownership cost that came with it.
Good choice i bought one 3 months ago.. I like it
Great video and fantastic setup. I'm looking to do something similar once I get my outback. I wish you and your home country all the best in defeating the barbaric invaders.
Thank you for this. I’m debating between a new outback or a rav4 prime. This is helpful. I hope your loved ones in Ukraine are as safe as possible.
Hopefully we are picking up our new Forester Wilderness soon 😎
Bought a '22 OBW in Silver 2 months ago and I agree with everything you said here except the sound system being great. Coming from a Mazda 3 with a Bose system, not having a more premium speaker package in the OBW is definitely noticeable. Admittedly, I care about audio quality more than the average person, so your mileage may vary.
Yeah, I was very disappointed the OBW didn't have the upgraded HK system so I had to order everything from Crutchfield and do it myself. I did a couple surveys Subaru sent me and that was one of only 2 complaints about the entire vehicle that I mentioned.
Thanks for the video. We bought our Subaru Outback Wilderness. But we have still to wait till March or April to get it. Can’t wait. We are gonna buy this roof rack from front runner as well due to its low profil. 👍🏽 We live in Canada 🇨🇦
Happy to hear that! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the car
When did you order? I have heard 3 to 6 months is the average wait time
I had a few Rubicons and loved them but was not using them to fullest potential. Got a 4runner. Loved it but gas mileage was not good, especially with fluctuating prices. Thought I would never like a Subaru(though I respected it). Love my wilderness. Does everything I need it to do well and is easy on the wallet.
I purchased the 2023 Outback Onyx XT instead of the Wilderness for a few reasons, first the diff in gas mileage and I believe the Wilderness comes with just the bar and not the cross bars. The 1 inch ride height wasn't a concern. Our off roading is limited to areas in Utah or Arizona where it's dirt roads but nothing earth shattering. I loved the Forester 2020 that I had but I feel a bit like I'm upgrading to a Luxury wagon and everything in the Outback feels premium, with the exception of the gloss black, and the silver trim around the head unit which the sun often reflects and irritates me as I'm driving. We may in the future haul a teardrop trailer (via rental because I don't have a place to put it), but for now we're happy running around the mountains here.
We have both; a 2016 T4R and a 2020 Outback Touring XT. I love the OB on long trips. Its much more comfortable and the tech is awesome. Hugs mountain roads with the AWD and is fantastic on wet and snowy roads. However i would not take the Subi places i have taken the 4Runner; the 4Runner takes a beating with the body on frame that the Outback cant match. Also the CVT just wont take the stress that the 4Runner tranny will. Its basically bulletproof. We have a good combination owning both. Glad you are enjoying your Wilderness.
At least you understand the difference between these two vehicles. Having both helped;)
Thank ‘U’ for giving us Australians a US perspective of the new Subaru Outback - I’ve owned over 10 Subarus all second hand purchases and have happily taken them to areas of our remote Aussie outback including mountains and the coast - the amount of standard safety equipment plus the constant AWD has been excellent and with the exception of the well-known head gasket issue of the older generation mine have been very reliable due to a strict maintenance regime - Jeep and a Mercedes are are at the bottom of our Australian owner reliability surveys - Toyota is too expensive now - I now have a 23Zero Stealth RFT which looks exactly like yours - all the best for Ukraine
Happy to help! And thank you for telling me Australian perspective of Subaru
Good video !! I wasn't sure on the front runner rack but you sold me !!
Got a OB Wilderness too and I MUST recommend you to upgrade to bigger tires ! I've installed 245/65R17 BFG KO2s on my OB stock wheels and the car feels even more ''right''. I can really put it through rough trails now and It takes it as well as my 2021 Wrangler Unlimited Willys that I had right before !
Keep going !
Thanks for the info about tires! Will definitely check them out
Subaru must be super happy , they should give us some candies
I travel to Summit county in Colorado to ski often and the most common car locals drive is Outback. No one drives Jeeps in the Rockies. It’s Outbacks and trucks.
I’m going to sign paperwork on a 2023 today. This car just felt right When I test drove it. I really wasn’t expecting to buy one, but I thought I’d give it a try. I’m glad I did.
Awesome! You gonna love the car
Did you have to factory order? If so, how long is the wait?
Totally agree with you. I bought the 2023 OBW and have put 2k miles on it thus far. It is an amazing vehicle. Unfortunately my wife wouldn’t let me drive it. She didn’t want me to get it dirty off roading. Iwanted a truck and if Subaru had a truck I would have bought one. I bought a 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. Two different types of animals that are designed to serve different needs. Having both vehicles, I can say the Outback is a very capable off road vehicle.
Гарні кольори на передньому "лайсенс плейт". Все пояснив коротко та інформативно. Привіт з України!!!
I have a 2001 Yukon XL that was basically my daily driver for years when my kids were younger because it was safer than a car and it can handle all kinds of weather and terrain. It helps that I can load it up for road trips also.
Kids are older now so I don't use it as a daily driver anymore for obvious reasons. But no intent on getting rid of it either.
We are looking for something more practical now for our stage in life now and the Outback would fit our needs of size, fuel economy (still not the best out there, but it'll do), able to take off the beaten path and to handle winters where I live.
Yeah a 4RUNNER or a Jeep is more capable but for most people they aren't going to go on extreme trails and an Outback is a better fit. And also Toyota and Jeep nickle and dime you to death on the options and are expensive.
And another thing is that people think that a 4x4 is more spacious because it looks bigger because it sits high and looks like a box. But in reality they are not usually. Except with the exception of large SUV'S.
Funny because I just sold my 2003 Yukon and am getting a 2023 Outback. I think it is a good transition because you keep the cargo room in the back and the capability with the AWD. Both of us know the MPG will be triple of what we get in the Yukon and we only really lose the towing/hauling capacity.
@@Melville21 haha! Yep. The savings in gas alone for a month is a new car payment.
This car has been tempting me for some time already. Will there be any other upgrades to it that you have in mind or would like to do in the near future? Thanks for the video 😎📷
Thank you, planing on getting more gear for camping
Since its turbo do you need to use premium gas or can you get away with regular?
Great choice! I made the same decision.
Where have you taken the car so far? 🏕
@@talesbyvlad Well, it’s on order and arrives in 2 weeks, so nowhere yet. We also have a regular 2018 Outback 6cyl. We’ve taken that everywhere though. Moab, Colorado mountain trips, cross country to Midwest, etc. It’s a fantastic road trip vehicle for dogs and gear. It’s very comfortable and handles great. I suspect the wilderness will be the same, only with more capability. We live in Colorado, so having the extra clearance for deep snow and some light off road is a bonus. Like you, I couldn’t stomach how expensive the 4 runner and Wranglers have become. They look great, but they aren’t that comfortable, and they don’t handle very well on twisty mountain roads, and are rear wheel drive until you select 4wd. You’re paying a lot for true off road capability that will rarely get used. Unless you are rock crawling with them, as most are not, you’re paying an awful lot for looks and to pick the kids up from soccer in style. They are great vehicles, but I couldn’t justify the overall value of them, for myself personally.
@@happytravels2480 Absolutely agree and very happy that in 2 weeks you will pick up wilderness
I bought one the first time I seen one in person
I was not looking for another car I like the look and very nice comfortable to drive the only thing I can say negative is the sound system
Speakers are poor quality they should’ve offers the harman Kardon system like they do on the touring edition.
Anyways not a deal breaker you just need to do an upgrade I’ve already done it day one of purchase now it’s the best all around car
That sounds great! What color is your Wilderness?
Smart……very smart choice indeed. What a brand, safe, reliable, comfortable and fully capable. Only negative comments posted from the jealous Subaru haters. I’m sure other “off road” enthusiasts with pilots or rav4s will be upset 😂
Hope someday I can afford this car
Even with a small engine, my moms older outback hasn’t really gotten stuck lol
Plus MPG is closer to 30
I’ve owned the Wilderness for 4 months. Average of 22mpg. Turbo stacked on top of cvt takes some getting used to but becomes second nature. Don’t expect a Subaru box engine. This Outback can do some “soft roading” (mild off roading) but won’t beat a Jeep.
I’ve done some awesome things with it including strapping down my Flycraft Stealth X fly fishing raft on top and driving hundreds of miles for float trips (averaging 16.5mpg in the process). Beautiful and silent interior.
What do you mean by 'don't expect a Subaru boxer engine'? I daily a Toyota 86 right now and am trading in for the Outback Wilderness this month. When I test drove the 2022 model, it felt just as aggressive and alive with the added benefit of the turbo. It just doesn't have to work as hard in the low range. Granted, it is moving a larger vehicle but I also test drove a 2022 WRX and the motor in the Wilderness felt on par.
@@whesley1028 I have several friends who have driven Subarus for years. Not only does the Wilderness have a CVT but it has a turbo on top of that. It feels MUCH different compared to older models. So if there are Subie fans out there who are married to the old driving experience, they might be turned off by the feel of the new. In other words, that comment doesn't apply to you.
I personally enjoy it very much, but it's very different. Many Subie diehards really dislike how the delayed turbo and fake gear shifts feel.
@@tj6111 I gotchu. Basically don't expect the feel and responsiveness of a manual because the CVT can't replicate that. Makes sense!
@@whesley1028 Exactly. If you have some smooth gravel roads with lots of turns/ups and downs, I HIGHLY recommend taking the Wilderness for a fast drive. Feels like a freaking rally car. It's a blast. Just got my hitch installed so I can start pulling my fly fishing raft instead of putting it on top of the car. Pumped!!!
@@tj6111 That's awesome, congrats! Have you added any aftermarket modifications to make the vehicle a bit more off-road capable?
I moved from a 4Runner TRD Pro to a Subaru Outback and would never go back to a 4Runner.
ty you sold me. im buying
Happy to help
Can I know what type of cross bar you put it on?
Front Runner Roof Rack
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Дякую
Subaru Outback is getting more popular in Russia too now....many young Russians have caught on the offroading crave....
Дякую! От якраз в роздумах і виборі авто для офроуду щоб забрати потім до дому в Україну) Саме вибір стоїть між цією Субару і 4ранером )
Радий допомогти! 4Runner теж дуже крутий особливо TRD Off Road і TRD Pro. Я думаю вам треба проїхати на Outback Wilderness та 4Runner і яка вже більше сподобається
@@talesbyvlad Дякую!!
I was planning on purchasing a Subaru Outback XT or Wilderness and modifying for overlanding, but when I looked at how much it would costs it turned me off because I was buying a home as well. I went with a used Lexus GX470. It doesn't have Eye-Sight or modern technology, but you can not beat the reliability of Toyota/Lexus, and it's just as comfortable as the Outback. I have built it as an overlanding vehicle for less than half of a new Wilderness Outback. What I saved doing in the Lexus GX I pay for gasoline. I still love the Outback and I will probably get one after I sell my STI.
Just remember to change the CVT tranny fluid every 40k miles. Subaru won’t tell you this however.
It doesn't sound like a review but a commercial...plus CVT is a solid no to me,,
Unfortunately those only built in US, as a result reliability an average at best. There is no much alternative, if you want to go practical.
Слава Україні! hello from UA)
Героям Слава! 🇺🇦
All is good, but that God damn CVT😭
That comment means you don’t own one or know anything factual about it. Sounds like your just going on other misinformed CZcams videos. You haven’t down your research. Tsk tsk TFL subscriber perhaps?
Thanks for sharing your experience with your Outback Vlad. I agree that Subaru have made a serious alternative to the vehicles you described. I somewhat like their big touchscreen and yet I wish they had a few more essential buttons rather than having to use the screen to access frequently required essentials (how much to repair/replace that touchscreen and how one cannot operate certain features if it fails to work) = maybe they will modify it with more buttons during newest versions of Outback. Anyway, happy for you. May the Ukraine be victorious against Putin and may your Allies from Europe and USA, Canada and many others who stand against such an Autocrat/Dictator, and may some USA voters awaken to not vote in a wannabe dictator/king who unfortunately is running for the Republican presidential ticket (hypnotizing many with his rhetoric, expects complete loyalty and submission like an Antichrist and has a history of being a compulsive liar… and is a Putin supporter). God bless!
Slava Ukraini!
Good review though!
Thank you!
Glory to Heroes!
I went the opposite. Got a 4runner after my new '23 OBW presented with problems. Subaru's QC has an abysmal record; rust underneath already at delivery, touch screen lag and sudden shut off, jerky CVT which will barely last you 100k without a major overhaul, etc etc. Never had a problem with my previous Gen 5. Big mistake. But to each his/her own
Slava Ukraine my friend !! Ukraine !!
Slava Ukraini!!!!
“Works like a truck” Obviously you’ve never actually never owned a truck;( Nor driven an off-road trail;( But if it suits your needs, enjoy!
Actually, would love to try midsize truck for overlanding
The wilderness seats aren’t leather they are fake leather.
They're Subaru StarTex. Soft, comfortable, and easy to clean up if you get mud on them
The eyesight is a joke! If you can’t drive , then learn to drive. $41,000 is overpriced for that. I own a Subaru!
I have to disagree with you. Sometimes eyesight can be helpful especially if you drive in the big city where some people doing maneuvers without using signals. I’d say it’s nice to have, but always rely on yourself. With features this car offers for 41K it’s pretty impressive, because if you want the same features on Wrangler or 4Runner you have to pay a lot more.
Wait until that piece of junk Subaru break down on the side of the road.
I don’t support Ukraine
Thank you so much for your feedback, it’s very important to us. Now please don’t waste any of your time and start following the direction of russian warship. I’m sure you know the way
1990 interior colors 🤮🤮🤮
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hi, please share your opinion regarding the tires, as I have outback field (trim for EU in UA) and thinking of switching my standard BRIDGESTONE ALENZA 001 to Yakohama a/t 015. thanks
Honestly, I don’t know much about tires. I really like all terrain tires that come with wilderness package
Copper at3 disco rubber are great universal at tyres with snow flake/peak grade like bfg at ko2
Ааа, ну чому всі американці і тепер і Ви, ставлять не правильно наголос 😤 Не Su^baru а правильно Suba^ru 🤌