I just got the 2022 Outback limited and I couldn’t be happier. Outback was not on my radar until I drove one.

I recommend you look at the Outback. I purchased a 2020 Touring XT, I have driven Subaru's since 1978 And owned over 100 cars so far Half Subarus, the other half the best of Lexus, Infinity, Cadillac,and just about every other make. I always go back to Subaru and have given up on the rest My family has owned over 100 Subaru's and have NEVER had ONE that burned oil EVER i suggest you are speaking of the Honda CRV that looses oil into the coolant Honda has ignored the problem, and for that reason the Chinese Government has banned the sale of the CRV in China until they fix the problem.

@sjs1555

3 жыл бұрын

Owned over 100 cars, huh? Perhaps you should stop living in your fantasy world.

I have the 2021 autback 2.5 cilender without turbo andI have complaints about the acceleration it sounds very loud as if I could not with the car

Just a heads up I’m getting 19.3 combined in the 2020 XT. Not driving like a wrx driver, just a dad with a commute.

@razzz6391

4 жыл бұрын

Peter T interesting 🤔. I’m getting 25.2 combined with a good mix of city/highway driving. What’s your commute like, more city...highway?

@pt6134

4 жыл бұрын

@@razzz6391 16 miles / 45-75 minutes, SoCal :( so basically the worst case scenario haha.

It's not an I4. I4 means "inline 4 cylinder" which is misleading, because Subaru doesn't make I4 engines. A flat-4, H4 or 4 cylinder boxer engine would be more accurate, or just say 4 cylinder if you want to keep it simple, but if you're going to use technical terms, do it right.

@cargurus

5 жыл бұрын

You're right! We had that information correct in the video, but slipped up in the graphics. We'll issue a correction note. Thanks for letting us know!

@seekfactsnotfiction9056

5 жыл бұрын

@@cargurus How's Subaru Outback Touring compared to a Lexus RX or GX interms of safety, comfort ride and ease of use for elderly, reliability and overall experience? I want the Lexus GX but I'm thinking of my parents who ride with me 3 times a week!

Can wait to drive it but gripes include: - too much dependance on the large touchscreen. regular knobs for air conditioning and heated seats preferred - reliability of turbo charged engine?? general rule is never buy a new engine that hasn't been proven - direct injection on standard engine to save 1 mpg... bad tradeoff for potential DI problems. - ugh. those large roof rails. it's shame that they didn't use the current low profile rails from the touring. - CVT.... would rather have std transmission Any changes to the premium sound system? Improvements?

@normt5463

5 жыл бұрын

If you never see dirt the Regal TourX 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD is as low as low $20's, longer warranty, 8-speed transmission, and we are seeing 31-33 mpg on daily commute of 12 miles with 25% highway. We see close to 40 mpg at 65 mph.

@stephenhendricks103

5 жыл бұрын

I'd agree that a small displacement turbo engine in a heavy vehicle is a potential trouble spot but I'd consider it more a question of durability than reliability. A new car buyer who keeps a vehicle for seven years or less (the majority of consumers) have less to be concerned about. And I'd also agree that newly developed engines can have teething problems but Subaru has a strong reputation in terms of reliability and that should add some reassurance. Further, there's always a trade-off between choosing a vehicle with older, time tested technology and one that offers innovations that may well be significant improvements. Early adopters of vehicles like Tesla's have to be prepared for issues. But Subaru has been building boxer engines for eons. The new engines aren't exactly a new ballgame for them. Finally, the 2.4L turbo engine isn't brand new. Subaru has sold about 75,000 Ascents with the same engine in the last year. As far as I know no widespread engine problems have been reported in a vehicle where the engine is considerably more heavily stressed than in the Outback. I don't think the turbo four in the much heavier Ascent is the best engine choice but the fact that it hasn't prompted a significant number of issues is worth noting. Perhaps the problems will begin to show up later on (i.e. durability) but that raises the question of how many years one waits before deciding a vehicle is worth an investment. As far as "DI" problems, that has to be the most over-hyped internet meme of any automotive issue. Literally millions of direct injection engines are on the road from various manufacturers and the number with problems is minuscule. Even for VW where the reported problems have been most common. Although research into the issue continues it appears that problems are not necessarily related to DI, itself, but to the design of the intake track to the valves. That would account for the fact that problems are more common in VW's than in KIA and Hyundai vehicles where DI has been in use years and has never resulted in widespread problems. Not even the hysterical rumors and friend-of-friend claims that are so common on the internet. Finally, I'm not a fan of CVT transmissions, either. Especially not in large, heavy vehicles. But the behavior of some CVT's has improved tremendously in the last decade. And from all reports Subaru builds one of the best. I think the faux gears and paddle shifters in the Outback are kinda silly but even the typical automotive reviewer who make a fetish of slamming CVT's usually admits the Subaru's isn't objectionable.

@stephenhendricks103

5 жыл бұрын

@@normt5463 The key to your comment is "If you never see dirt..." In fact, many (if not most) Outback buyers will never see dirt but they delight in their fantasies about covering their beloved Subaru's in mud and grime. Much like the legion of Mustang GT owners who seldom if ever use a third of their vehicle's HP but dream of track days they never experience. :)

@normt5463

5 жыл бұрын

@@stephenhendricks103 ^^^yes^^^^

@bill7481

5 жыл бұрын

Stephen Hendricks I got rid of my 2016 Outback Limited 3.6R because of quality issues - creaks in or around the steering wheel area and hollow-sounding passenger door after a year, for instance. I wonder if Subaru’s attempt to keep up with the demand for its vehicles, especially the Outback, is affecting quality. That said, I really like the interior of the new Outback in Touring trim, but I prefer the exterior of the 2015-2017 model. Also, as heavy as the old six-cylinder engine was, I would still take it any day over a turbo four. Its power delivery was seamless and it masked the side effects of the CVT.

My love affair with Subaru ended 3 weeks ago at 110,000 miles when the CVT transmission died - Had no idea the CVT transmissions were not repairable, had to be bought new and only from Subaru - so when faced with a $7000 repair bill and nothing more then a "Gee that sucks heres $1000 towards a new one" from Subaru HQ, I dumped the damn thing. As a parent with kids I liked the cargo space in the outback but no way in hell am I buying another car with a CVT so I landed on a VW dieselgate refugee Jetta Sportwagon with both a time tested engine and transmission - the mileage alone has me giddy, as Im getting just under 2 times the miles per tank than with the Outback...and yes I know diesels can be expensive to fix when something goes wrong, but same can obviously be said about a Subaru with a CVT.

@zoomzabba452

5 жыл бұрын

Did the CVT ever get serviced? Subaru of America claimed they were sealed systems whereas every dealer had fluid flush programs because no lubricant is good forever. It really should be a lawsuit.

@mpfogle

5 жыл бұрын

@@zoomzabba452 Fluids checked regularly and has always been serviced by local dealer. I agree with the comment about the lawsuit is it's unlikely my experience is unique

@adriancooper78

5 жыл бұрын

According to Subaru, that transmission should have to be serviced at 90,000 miles and not changed. I put 260, 000 miles on my 1st 2011 Subaru. 200 miles a day, 5 days a week, 4 years of driving. The dealership did not want to replace a 900 $ solenoid, which affected the all wheel drive system, traction control system, and cruise control system...and transmission. They hinted that they had to replace the transmission which is about $6000. I ended up getting a new one in 2016. I've got a 120,000 miles on this one and all service was preformed at the dealership. Your situation is unique, if you serviced your vehicle at the proper interval at the dealership, you may have a law suit....

@atomw6801

5 жыл бұрын

what generation of OB is this? with 110,000 miles how old is this OB?

@mpfogle

5 жыл бұрын

@@atomw6801 2013 Outback 2.5

The new Outback's basic body style looks like my 2016 OB with more features. I don't like the enlarged cladding that was added to both front and rear facias

is there turbo lag with the XT and if so, how bad?

@zoomzabba452

5 жыл бұрын

Lag is a non-issued thanks to to the twin-scroll turbo design. It comes on boost just after the beginning of the naturally aspirated torque range. This is even further negated by the cvt gearing down and allowing the engine to freely rev into boost. That all said, Subaru throttle control is designed to be very unresponsive to maintain even power delivery and fuel economy.

@johnsochko475

5 жыл бұрын

@@zoomzabba452 thanks for the knowledge share.

@charlescolb6987

4 жыл бұрын

thanks to a twin spinner on the turbo lag is demished and only slightly noticeable from a start but you get used to it quickly under way is effortless power at any speed

Does Subaru still have engine head gasket issue?.

@MegaGeorge1948

5 жыл бұрын

Not since the 2015 model.

Does it solve the long-lasting engine oil burn problem??

Cool

I purchased a new Outback in 2017. It had RAB and many other electrical problems from the start. I had it in the shop 10 times for repair. towed to the dealer no less than 4 times. Went a total of 42 days without my car. It was a Lemon. Even the district service manager told me to contact Subaru Customer service to get a full refund, as they could not figure out what is wrong with the car. After months of being given the run around, Subaru customer service did not refund my money as they should have. Major problem with the dealer, they do not give you any paperwork, to prove you were there in the first year, they delete the PC history, (destroy the evidence). I traded my car in, still under warranty, still not fixed. I lost over $14,000 . Fair warning to everyone, Subaru does not stand behind the customer. Subaru knows I was treated wrong, but refuse to do what is right. Subaru has had plenty of time to investigate my Lemon of a car, and make good, they have refused.

@sjs1555

3 жыл бұрын

Fake post.

After Subaru introduced the Ascent last year and with the Forester growing each year like a teenage football player I wondered if the aging Outback would be squeezed both from above and below. But the Outback is Subaru's best selling vehicle and they clearly weren't ready to give up on it. The new generation is pretty damn impressive, especially for the legions of Outback owners. They no longer have to apologize for cut rate interiors necessitated by the cost of Subaru's standard AWD. The anti-CVT crowd won't like the Outback's transmission but all reports indicate that, at worst, its behavior is inoffensive. All CVT's aren't the same and Subaru's looks to be one of the best. And it doesn't stop there. I wasn't impressed by the Ascent. Almost every other manufacturer offers a standard or optional V6 in their mainstream three row crossover. (Mazda's CX-9 is the only one to limit the choice to a turbo 4.) Even in the category of smaller two row midsize crossovers (188"- 192" long), standard or optional V6's are the rule. (The Hyundai Santa Fe is the exception.) There's a reason for that. In vehicles with curb weights well over two tons and loaded with fuel, passengers, and gear/luggage weights that approach 5000 lbs or more a V6 offers equal or better performance and smoother power delivery than a turbo four with little (if any) sacrifice in fuel efficiency compared to a much more highly stressed, smaller displacement engine. That's not good news for long term durability. Nor is a CVT transmission in a vehicle that can weigh two and a half tons. Unless the number of cup holders is a top priority the Ascent doesn't stand out in its category. The Outback XT has the same engine (and CVT transmission) as the Ascent. But the Outback's curb weight is nearly 700 lbs less than its big brother. Add fuel, passengers, and gear and the Outback's weight advantage can be 900 lbs or more! That's the equivalent of cramming three NFL offensive lineman in the cargo hold of the Outback. The performance of the Ascent is adequate but hardly impressive. On the other hand, according to early reports the Outback has one of the best 0-60 times in the midsize, two row category. Some may still prefer a naturally aspirated V6 but it's safe to say that the aging H6 boxer engine won't be missed. Those who need seating for six or more passengers won't find it in the Outback but there's every reason to believe that it will remain Subaru's best selling vehicle. Consumers looking at the Honda Passport, the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Ford Edge, the Chevy Blazer, or other 2 row midsize crossovers would do well to take a closer look. And the legions of Outback fans will have good reason to stick with Subaru.

That 2.5L base engine is so inadequate for this vehicle. Couldn't even dream of towing 2700 lbs with it. The exterior styling changes I hate with the enlarged plastic cladding. Just looks cheap

@plainlybasic2300

4 жыл бұрын

They definitely need to up the power for the base engine, but I will say I have heard that for normal around town driving that it is nice to drive, just don't be expecting to win any races

Always liked outbacks for it’s practicality and utility. It reminds me of those good old Jeep Grand Wagoners. And thought that this was the one especially with that turbo engine. I was even going to accept that godawful CVT.. BUT. some great idea fairy decided to get rid of the all the buttons and switches and make them touch screen🤦‍♂️and poof.. the practicality just flew out of the window. I drove a rental buick regal once that had those retarded touch activated ac/fan controls it was super annoying. Well, that makes me lean towards the 4runner now.

@plainlybasic2300

5 жыл бұрын

A Subaru cvt is pretty much the best in market at the moment, they were the original experimentors too. That, and I will take Subaru anything over Toyota anytime

@scottykillmore7549

5 жыл бұрын

Dylan Piekarski, no doubt it has the best CVT. I just much rather prefer solid gears ⚙️ rather than chain belt to transfer the power into the wheels on a 3600lb+ vehicle. I guess to each his own. The only reason i’d go with a 4runner and not the other suv is the resale value.

@plainlybasic2300

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottykillmore7549 I agree with you, the whole belt/chain things is something that makes me nervous about the newest generations, but they do seem to be reasonably reliable, only time will tell however! 4Runners arnt bad it you like them, I'm just not a Toyota fan 😂 I think you would really like the newest Outback now. It's very much an upgrade compared to anything they have made before, and if you get the top of the line trim, you not only get a turbo engine, but a heavy-duty CVT (whatever that means 😂), and sound insulated glass. For me, it's luxury at an affordable price, but more importantly, with Subaru AWD. I live in the snowbelt of Ohio, and am Currently in collage in Athens and while winter's arnt as bad down this way, the hills are can be crazy, I'm very fortunate to know how to drive in the snow but very much miss having a Subaru. I've got a g6 now but, ugh, GM quality. I don't know much about resale value but I can say this, I have yet to find a good deal on a Subaru anywhere around me, there is another version of my outback down the road with tripple the miles and they still are asking crazy prices. Have a good day Scotty!

@scottykillmore7549

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan Piekarski, not a fan of Toyota products either lately. Not only they’re outdated but very stingy on rebates. Need to find out what the dealers are asking for the Outback here in CO. I live in CO myself and mountain and snow capable car is a must here too. Best of luck to you as well!

Intro music sounds so ominous like you’re a serial killer

Nope...not with all the controls now on a digital screen....not happening.

@plainlybasic2300

5 жыл бұрын

Not all of them are, just the majority. Still have knobs for control and buttons for heat and cooling. Subaru also put this screen in right, waiting and testing it to make sure it works, using two separate Denso processors, one for info, and one for heating and cooling

@Genetk44

5 жыл бұрын

Dylan Piekarski ..got it. But I’ll have to check it in person...I’m not a fan of this whole screen thing at all but I will grudgingly accept it for entertainment system. But I really prefer tactile controls that I can feel and adjust without looking at...the screens require to much visual attention which is just stupid.

@ericjohn9277

5 жыл бұрын

@@Genetk44 while I agree tactile is easier since you don't have to look, Subaru does have eyesight on every model with the big screen, which in my 15 legacy, has saved me mutiple times from being distracted.

@Genetk44

5 жыл бұрын

Eric John ...glad Eyesight saved you from distraction caused accidents. However I don’t think adding distraction causing systems,such as putting all the entertainment functions,connectivity functions and almost all of the environmental functions and even the x-mode functions onto a vision-centric, multi-page tablet like system and then trying to correct the distracted driving caused by such a system by adding more battery-draining software such as Eyesight is a very smart idea. On top of those issues there is a problem of taking whatwere essentially 3 separate points of failure have now all been combined into a single point of failure.

@plainlybasic2300

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair, must say that when I'm driving I don't look for any of the controls after a few minutes because there is no reason to, if I need to change anything I use the buttons on the steering wheel and the info screen on the dash. The heating and cooling still have a physical button

CVT equals no sale. What is Subaru thinking? Goodbye Subaru.

@lucastherexcat

4 жыл бұрын

@T R I am sorry but Over the past ten years Subaru has plenty of transmission issues with their CVT. The Forester is in the top ten most expensive car to maintain list over a 10 year period. These figures are DOT required and are covered on KZread by Autoguide and Your Mechanic. I like the manual Subaru, but I will not own a CVT by any manufacturer. You are denying known issues and failures. As far as never driving a Subaru, I have driven many as two of my family members are employed by two separate dealers. The CVT is around 7000 dollars to replace, about twice that of a regular automatic. Generally they do not last as long. I am only stating the facts by both DOT numbers and direct knowledge.

@lucastherexcat

4 жыл бұрын

@T R The reason for my ire about Subaru Forester is CVT only. The 2018 Forester had transmission options. CVT only is a newer position of the company. The reason for Subaru and many other car companies to develop a CVT based drivetrain is not cheapness or greed or not caring about customer feedback. The CVT only position arrived at today came about by smart thinking. Millions where invested, research, design, and testing. Now the finished product, the new platform, a educated and smart way to better serve the consumer in a automobile market that does not exist. This one of those times that those that where unprepared came out ahead. The EPA required Gas numbers are Known long in advance, EPA Requirements for the previous administration where insane. Subaru planned long ahead to meet these requirements, many years of planning. If these these rules were still in place Subaru would easily be the best overall car to buy. Toyota had CVT invested in so did Honda, So did Hyundai, GM, Fiat /Chrysler and most other car companies. If the required gas figures had not been rolled back, no one would be worried about CVT durability. With these other car companies most of the models offer a choice, But Subaru needlessly does not.

@lucastherexcat

4 жыл бұрын

@T R I did not say they did not offer a choice I said they did offer a choice, only Nissan and Subaru don't. Almost all Toyotas , Hondas, GM, most Car makers offer regular automatics in most of their cars. Only Nissan and Subaru do not. Reliability greatly favors regular automatics over CVT. I said Subaru needlessly doesn't. The new safety equipment works well with regular automatics. Nissan is not doing well, soon they need a change or they may be gone. The three largest manufactures offer automatics in most of their cars. Ford has no CVT at all.

@sowelltrain7342

4 жыл бұрын

Subaru could improve the durability of the CVT transmission a little by adding a dip stick / top fill, aux cooler in front of the radiator, and a line filter. But no. They want you bring it in to the stealership. It will cost you $10,000 to replace this CVT out of warranty. You Have Been Warned !

Yes I am a 2020 Subaru Outback owner and I hate this overrated car. My 2020 outback has been to the dealers 5 times in 3 months. Faulty electronics and now needs a new transmission at less than 3500 miles. Horrible gas mileage, 23 mpg combined, sluggish acceleration, the worst car that I ever bought. Moreover, Subaru can not fix it or figure out how to do so.

@ammomeister

4 жыл бұрын

You sound like just trolling here!