Note to regular viewers: This video was filmed before we filmed our review of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, which which included the same locations. So when Ryan says he's never been here before... it was accurate at the time of this filming.

@We-Cook-It

3 жыл бұрын

I would like the Forester Sport included in the pack on this amazing video.👌🏽👍🏽💯

@ZachMauch

3 жыл бұрын

@@We-Cook-It I agree. I was kinda missing it. Here's hoping that the mid-cycle refresh coming up later this year will open the door to a lot more coverage from then on the Forester.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

@Blabat Balabar the pricing we list is just destination and delivery. Not including taxes. Thanks for watching! The RAV4 is good, but I would pick the Outback from between the two. Between the RAV4 and Crosstrek, it’s harder because the Crosstrek is just smaller, which might be an issue.

@chadhanson4369

3 жыл бұрын

Driving Sports TV This videos should be about WHICH IS MORE OF A BORING FAMILY CAR WITH AWD (not 4X4 High or Low) CVT (no gears) and looks like a Kia with less power than a ford toyota or most manufacturers Why do people buy these with so many better choices out there. I daily drive a wrangler and the new ones ride the same as a normal suv but the top and doors are off all summer long!!! Not to mention jeep communities and the only brand (jeep) that doesn’t look like a soccer mom car. Do videos showing Jeeps compared to Maserati (who makes them) and the jeep communities

@Surfnpuff77

3 жыл бұрын

@@chadhanson4369 My Onyx XT is far from boring. I can take it anywhere outside of rock crawling and it's a pleasure to drive on roads. The power is awesome as well. My jeep on 35's is great for what it is, but as far as which is more fun overall, the subaru is easily.

What I've learned from all of Driving Sports TV's videos is, Subaru should bring back an all new and improved Baja (maybe under a different name?) so they can compete in the small truck segment, and give the other car companies a run for their money.

@Zanderthelab

7 ай бұрын

Definitely don’t change the name. Either use the Baja nameplate or the other truck nameplate.

@CptSchmidt

6 ай бұрын

I agree. With Ford's Maverick, Hyundai's Santa Cruz, and Honda's Ridgeline, Subaru has a good position to dominate that market. I also think a Subaru small truck would look the best of them all, just imagining what it might look like.

Your wish for more ground clearance and aggressive tires has been answered. Wilderness Edition reveal in a few days!

@ZachMauch

3 жыл бұрын

Just a so you know, that's why he said it. 😉

@0HOON0

3 жыл бұрын

Hope they come with slightly more aggressive gearing as well.

@ZachMauch

3 жыл бұрын

@@0HOON0 unfortunately it is looking like the answer to that is no. The manual leaked and it just says "CVT" for the transmission. Same as the other trims.

@ncd7184

3 жыл бұрын

Basically it's going to be a scam. A minor lift with nothing else to really improve off-road ability. Sad, they really could have had something there. Imagine a real automatic/manual transmission with a dual range transfer case like they used to have.

@borisscepanovic1684

3 жыл бұрын

@@0HOON0 4.40 is what Outback Wilderness will have.

"Higher clearance, more rugged factory tires." Subaru: Say no more, Ryan!

@mangravy84

3 жыл бұрын

How about Subaru listen to Outback costumers in Australia... Same the engine in the cross track, so poorly powered. Get that awesome 2.4t US engine!!

@esaflaka9155

5 ай бұрын

Haha yess!! 2022 wilderness trim is back!!

the 2022 outback crazy offroading model literally directly addressed everyone of his complaints.

*2020 Onyx owner* "Every single trucker would flash his high beams at me" YUUUP

Watching although it is middle of the night in Europe!

@jovandjukic5923

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@timurahmetov2021

3 жыл бұрын

Watching although it is middle of the night in Steppe of Qazaqstan.

I would like the Forester Sport included in the pack on this amazing video.👌🏽👍🏽💯

Definitely the Outback because of the roominess. If you’re single and enjoy off-roading alone, then I guess the Crosstrek would do.

I like your unbiased reviews, unlike some other similar channels

So, this was filmed before Karleena went to Hawaii and Ryan had the Bronco Sport. Lol makes sense now! Love your videos and great work guys.

Was looking at the Crosstrek for months as my first purchased car but ended up getting an Outback Onyx Edition. The Crosstrek just felt like a vehicle I would've bought when I was in my mid 20s but now that I'm 30 I just wanted to think ahead a little more.

@borisscepanovic1684

3 жыл бұрын

Oh,Outback is much better car.I have Crosstrek and I'm not very excited.

@steve8803

2 жыл бұрын

The outback with the 2.4L engine is a nice vehicle, I just can't get past the wagon style looks of it.

@leanit5756

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Crosstrek looks pretty cool, but the Outback is a much nicer and much faster car.

@bolt5916

Жыл бұрын

Outback for win

Not having driven a crosstrek I am glad you did this review. I have an Outback and love it for the driving. I do CA to WA to WY back to CA and it’s one of the most comfortable cars in the highway I have ever driven. And it’s pretty good off-road. I plan on some Faulken A/T for my next tires.

I really enjoy how you put the vehicles you guys test through such challenges. I will be searching for a new vehicle in the fall and I have been watching your videos a bunch and they have been so helpful as some of those mountain roads look like my daily commute to work in northern Maine haha.

@Miuhauzen

3 жыл бұрын

So get Subaru and enjoy it... ✌️

The drone shots and slo-mo's are amazing! Can't wait to try this with my 21 Crosstrek.

@uritaub5441

3 жыл бұрын

Get 5 A/T tires! And skid plates!

What beautiful scenery - Thank you for taking us along for the ride! I kept finding myself thinking how cool would it be to watch you work the shifter in the Crosstrek when you hit the trails with the 2.5L (I know not available) and show the different way in which the AWD works with the manual. For the 10k+ savings, I'd go with the Crosstrek plus I also prefer a stiffer suspension.

I love those crosscut challenges. Let's see more of them!!!!

I like this video a lot!! Thank you, Ryan. Particularly, the drone shot

This feels like actually being there. Awesome review. Thanls for giving me a peek into something I pobabably wouldn’t do myself.

You have some of the more real life videos of reviews that I love watching.Thank you!!

So I just got home. I picked up the new 2021 crosstrek sport plasma yellow !!!! Oh man this car is sweet ! I honestly watch this video this morning and completely made up my mind. Went down to my dealer and picked one up thanks for the honest reviews.

@RustyKnorr

3 жыл бұрын

My wife bought the exact same car and needed to take it back to the dealer the next day for a couple of tweaks. She got in a fender bender a block from the dealer!!! Almost SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS quoted from one repair shop. Apparently whenever there is an accident they are required to basically tear the fucking car apart to test every little thing. GREAT cars, but whatever you do...don’t damage the fucking things.

The outback xt is a great car! Thank you for doing this. I just got 14k miles on it and notice how responsive it is now! Turbo speed!

You guys have too much fun! Thank you for the review!

Best reviews are here, great as always! I want to go to the mountains with my forester 2.5, here we have great places to have fun, greetings from Chile!

Very nice video, appreciate your effort in putting across such nice videos and putting the right perspectives. Absolutely love your channel and I don’t miss a single video

Crosstrek, always. Got a 2019 Crosstrek and I love it

Subaru looking at this like ahh yess new commercial footage for the outback wilderness edition

"If there were two things I would wish for here, it would be additional ground clearance and more aggressive tires. If Subaru could deliver a car from the factory with those features, I think it would really open the door to even more amazing adventures to a much wider group of buyers." Well if that isn't a lead in to what's coming next week I don't know what is. 😂🤣

@bubbalo3388

3 жыл бұрын

Look up cars guide 2021 Subaru Outback review. The review there shows a 2021 Outback with more aggressive looking wheel well mouldings like the Crosstrek and looks like it has higher ground clearance also. Maybe what the new Wilderness may look like here in the states.

@WoodshavenPatriot

3 жыл бұрын

Easy after market fix.

@ZachMauch

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshavenPatriot agreed, but he was referencing a product announcement happening Tuesday.

@WoodshavenPatriot

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZachMauch right. I saw that too. Just something else to be different than the herd.

@cwescapexlt4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I totally laughed and said ... hmm... Wilderness! :)

I have a 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx that I actually "ordered" so it has a few more "bells & whistles", mostly "protection", ie Bodyside Moulding, Door Edge Guards, Rubber Floor Mats, etc. I also later added the Engine Guard & Rear TransAxle Guard along with a Trailer Hitch for my Bike Rack! So far it's been perfect, and I love how it handles! Subarus are Fabulous cars! Great Video too!

I just bought an Outback Onyx XT last week. I really like it but can't imagine ever over-landing like you folks. Looks like a lot of fun... maybe one day :)

The outback onyx is a great car. Had it for a year next to my Ascent and its my daily driver.

Outback XT no doubt. Who doesn't want more power and storage space. !! Currently drive a 16 Outback and it's my favorite car I ever owned. Throw a Yakima cargo box on top and you can pack golf clubs, baseball gear, beach stuff for family of 4 with no problems ...

Karleena's a keeper. Great video.

I have a 2021 Crosstrek premium. I think the 2.0 engine is plenty... I understand more is better but I’ve been completely happy with it. Had a blast mudding it a bit today!

@muffchomp635

2 жыл бұрын

Same, got it for the 6spd

@steve8803

2 жыл бұрын

@Jay Zhang Get the 2.4T

@louisc76

2 жыл бұрын

@@Embarrassed4U nah. I’m a putter. I don’t like voluntary local taxation, aka speeding tickets.

@oscargonzalez5231

Жыл бұрын

Enough power for passing and such?

Great watch as always.

It seems they have improved the CVTs for off-roading. Glad to see that. I was rather concerned since they excluded the MT from future models short of the WRX, STi, and BRZ.

Excellent videography! Two of my favorite things, suby and quality video well edited.

I guess the horses suffered the most on this beautiful Trail back then. You guys have nice job! Greetings from Switzerland

Another amazing trip. Thx again for your reviews and those superb landscape.

Thank you for the review. I just got a 2018 Crosstrek, I’m happy you gave me confidence of my decision!🙏🏼🙏🏼

awesome video like usual. and again glad to see Karleena back too

Great video! I was interested I'm the Crostrek as I am thinking of ordering new. Best real world video I've seen. Will definitely add the plate to my undercarriage. I'm a Colorado native with an F250 so this willdo for small trips and economical for traveling to and from work.

Having a 2015 Outback and starting to take it off road more, I appreciate this video, and loyal to the Outback. Also appreciate the point about skid plates, and grateful that in my limited 2015 outback comes with a plastic skid plate, cuz in Joshua Tree I ended up needing it a few times! ...Crosstrek shorter wheelbase seems to be a key advantage in the challenges and would have helped me in the past too. For now, going to lift my 2015 1", swap my girlfriend's 17" Forester rims for my 18", and put the Geolander A/T tires on... and consider the Crosstrek for future purchase.

Thank you for bringing back Karleena! ^_^

Excellent video!!! and more reviews together with Karleena woul be very nice!!!

Really great content. Can’t believe you don’t have at least 500k subs.

Thanks Bro. I love my 4R Off Road!

I have a 98 legacy that seems to do pretty good on the trails in the mountains. Nothing like rock crawling or anything but she works

This is why i like and sub to this channel. Cause no one does in brand comparison between two best sellers.

Last November (2021) I bought my wife a 2019 Outback (with only 5,600 miles ), early for her 50th birthday. It’s underpowered (175hp), but it’s super comfortable on our road trips. It’s her commuter car. On 12/11/22 I bought a 2019 Forester Touring (with 4,700 miles) to replace my 2011 Rav 4WD Limited. We have found that our Subie’s are far superior over my previous Rav 4WD. We’re taking my Forester to Missoula MT over New Years (2023) to meet with family. I’m looking forward to seeing how comfortable it’ll be for the 6 hour drive from our home here in north central WA .

Can’t wait for your review of the wilderness!! Sounds like Subaru listened c;

Thank you for calling out the bright headlights on the Outback. We also have the Onyx and I couldn’t go more than 10min at night with out being flashed. I believe they are aimed too high from the factory. After I adjusted them lower, quick and easy to do, we have not been flashed once.

@MegaFinalRound

2 жыл бұрын

Shame that they didn’t test for that or make changes to it.

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Everything was good. Thanks

I love this comparison!

It's always nice to see Karleena in the video. Her smile and laugh is so contagious :)

Great video! You should do the same drive with what’s coming out from Subaru on March 30th. Apparently that vehicle is gonna be more rugged and more trail friendly.

Thank you for another great video!

A lot of reviews lean towards the banal but this one was very enlightening , great job.

Great content ladies and gentlemen. Finally someone that doesn’t just outright hate the Crosstrek. I drive one and just ordered a 23’ Sport thanks to my 2014. The wilderness model is due to come next year. Maybe we will all get out wishes and get 9.7 inch of clearance and the 2.4 turbo boxer engine..

Omg karleena is so pretty ❤️best car channel review good job to both of you just love what you do.

The point where both vehicles lofted wheels and still climbed told me all I need to know. My Jeep YJ wouldn't climb with a wheel lofted unless I pumped the parking brake...until lockers were added. Old Wranglers are more suited for offroading, simply because they're not as vulnerable to damage, especially once sturdy armor is added. Then there is the considerable articulation once aired down and disconnected. Lofting a wheel is often a gamestopper with open diffs though. Props to the Subies for pulling through that, especially considering that they're AWD. I may not use my Crosstrek for serious trails, but it could still be a lot of fun with skids, aggressive 75R15 tires, a winch, disconnected anti-swaybar, and a rear locker.

I got the 2021 Crosstrek Sport and immediately lifted it 2", put on a set of 225/65 17" Toyo All Terrain III's and a skid plate in front. I now have 11 3/4" at the rear pumpkin .. I've run it in Death Valley and Moab and have surprised myself with how capable the Trek is .. it's 14" shorter then the Outback and about 500/600 lbs lighter. The Trek is very nimble .. I see that when driving my Ford Explorer with 33" tires .. the Trek easily outhandles it. I have a bed inside the vehicle and it's my main overlanding rig now. A friend sent me this review and I had seen it earlier as I had responded! In the mean time my son bought a Wilderness because of our time in the Crosstrek .. mainly because it's bigger and there are two of them. The Sport is 664 lbs lighter .. 14.8" shorter and 3.2" shorter wheelbase then his Wllderness. My Toyo's died .. long story .. and now the Trek is fitter with BFG KO2's and I'm still getting 30+ mpg. I think we figured that the Trek get's on average about 4 mpg better over the Wilderness.

@sunset3052

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Planning to get a 2022 6MT doing dispersed camping in UT, CO area.

Loved your review and content. Subbed!

I have a Subaru Forester Premium and enjoy videos like this. It's a 2020 and I think it would do ok on trails like this. I'd like to take it camping overnight with a sleeping bag in the back and the seats down. It handled in the snow pretty well in Utah. Keep your videos coming!

Rumor has it that you have a Wilderness Outback that you are testing so you can give us your impression soon after the reveal. I can’t wait to see what you think. I hope you got to test it in some snow too. Forum sleuths have determined that it has 9/10” more ground clearance and different front and rear bumpers for better approach and departure angles (plus dual recovery hook locations front and rear instead of 1) as well as factory skid plates and more aggressive tires. I have an Onyx XT which I love, suits my needs better and would pick, but I have a few friends with the Crosstrek that are very happy with them. We travel 6 hours to the NC Outer Banks to paddle our full size sea kayaks and bike. The low load height for the kayaks plus the smooth ride, comfort (I am 6’5”) and power of the Onyx make it a huge winner for me. Easily one of my favorite cars that I have owned. Thanks for the great reviews and content. Great photography too! By the way, I lowered the aim of my headlights just a tad to stop blinding people and it worked well. Subaru aims them too high. Especially with cargo in the back.

On something like this...I'd take my Forester Sport. I believe it's the best of both worlds. It's got the 2.5 L engine and it's got enough more room than the Crosstrek which makes saving 10K from the Outback definitely even sweeter. Just gotta get out there more often with it.

@WoodshavenPatriot

3 жыл бұрын

But the forester is that “lesbian” car. No way around it.

@jcoats5529

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshavenPatriot only if you think that way. I'm sure Forester has alot more non lesbians

@glow4417

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshavenPatriot actually the crosstrek is known to be more of a lesbian car, but who cares.

I love your overlanding video!

Good interesting review as always,thanks.

I had highbeams flashed at me so many times in my 2016 Crosstrek with stock lights. I'm glad I'm not crazy. I even had HIDs in my 2010 Impreza and never had them flashed at me as much as I did in my Crosstrek

I own an outback and they are very comfortable, reliable, and off road capable with great mpg

Excellent video production. I enjoyed the view and the information and history on the overland route, just as much the technical info on the vehicles. Just curious...do you have a video crew doing the drone shots, as well as the outside surface shots?

I have an Onyx XT edition and the headlight issue is known. Apparently from the factory the Onyx trim levels came with the headlights angled too high. There are several KZread videos on how to adjust them yourselves with an 8 inch screw driver. The dealerships apparently still need convincing to do it for you according to some of the forums.

I have never been the type to say one brand was better than the other. Even people arguing over Ford and Chevy trucks of just dumb. But I'm on my second Crosstrek. Either myself or my wife will have a Subaru. My son's first vehicle will be a Subaru. After about 3 months with my first one, I got it. I understood what it is about Subaru.

Did you guys happen to calculate the actual MPG based on the next fill-up as opposed to going off of the computer estimate? The computer notoriously overestimates the MPG, but also factors such as wind and cargo load have made my computer-vs-actual vary quite a bit.

I love my fully loaded 2021 crosstrek limited in horizon blue pearl mine has a 8 in screen and led headlights

Love the Crosstrek! Super video :)

Fun review! I think I agree with most of the points and comparisons. I have no kids and under 6 foot (gee I wonder why haha) so the Crosstrek is fine for me with a luno air MAT and the seats down. Having a full size spare is kinda cool. Its not un doable in the Crosstrek, you will just lose even more of your cargo space either inside or on top.

Crosstrek, only because that’s what i own. 🤩 Excellent footage, amazing video.

I would pick neither. As a 2018 Forester XT owner I chose the right Subaru. For me it's the ultimate sleeper/bread box. Great video production. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Saskatchewan, Canada.

Good review of what most common off roading conditions will be for these vehicles

I’ve been waiting for this video forever! Can’t decide between the nimbleness and fun of having a smaller car or more usable space and power.

@emilylund19

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

@BrendanPJames

3 жыл бұрын

Eh.. I used to drive the crosstrek a lot. I’d say it was about as fun from a performance perspective as a compact economy car like a Corolla or civic. I’ve only driven the turbo outback a couple of times, but just having enough power to comfortably punch it on to the highway and pass people would have me choosing it hands down

@bubbalo3388

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah same here. Crosstrek would be great for everyday commuting and just a quick day trip with very light summer packing or a cooler for like 2 to 3 people. Winter packing then only 2 people if you want to have everything in the trunk hidden. Vehicle size better for maneuverability and easier to find parking in crowded free for all parking and better mileage. The Outback gas mileage isn't as great but it has more space for comfort on long trips and more trunk space to haul a little more stuff for a trip or to hide your purchases from shopping. I look at storage space from what I can store without folding down the seats and with the cargo shade pulled closed. I like my stuff hidden. If you have little ones then I would take that into consideration also for a little more safety since the Outback is larger. It's give and take and what you can afford. For me I need more storage and comfort because I go to the beaches and I need to pack a lot of stuff and I also like to take weekend trips so I need space for luggage and space for shopping. And I have a family so another reason I need more space. I have a Yukon XL that I can use but for those times it's just two of us it's overkill. So we are looking into possibly one of these Subarus or something similar now.

@ZachMauch

3 жыл бұрын

Get the Forester and have both!

Superb. Great editing.

Awesome video!

Your right, my 19 forester sport has Led lights too and I get high beamed a lot

I am very surprised how good the stock tires held up. That said, if you take roads like this often a better set of tires is a must.

Yep, looking forward to your Wilderness Edition review.

Thanks a lot for sharing this video. I ve just bought subaru xv (crosstrek) down here in Brazil. Ynfortubately they (Kaoa dealer representative of Subaru) doesn't yet offers the 2.5L xv here. Best my friend!!!

The cross trek is similar to my forester, stiffer suspension and bouncy ride, they are on the same platform. The outback is very compelling especially the new raised version...

this makes me wanna get the 2021 forester.. i still have 2011 and still run like a pro

I honestly can't wait to see you swap the Onyx XT for the new Wilderness on a similar route.

2:59 That sums it all up for Subaru. I've been looking to replace my 04 Impreza with a Toyota Tacoma just for that little extra bit of reliability, but with the winters here in Maine, and the pitch and length of my driveway, AWD just makes getting up it so much easier. I also have a 4X4 Tundra and if I don't have just the right amount of momentum in 2wd, I can't make it up to my house. So then I have to stop and put it in 4wd and continue. If I got a Taco I'd probably have to do the same all the time. It's just hard to find a second hand 6speed Crosstrek though, guess I'm a have to order one special.

Awesome video, Thanks

Love these reviews! You guys bring so much good energy into the car review community! I bought a 2021 crosstrek, exact spec to your guys one you reviewed and i love it to peices! I love that you guys show subarus capabilities! Sure they may not make sports cars anymore, but theyre going back to their 80s way of making cars, small fuel efficient simple capable vehicles, theyre basically like a new subaru leone and i love it!🤣

@bluemoonentertainment1720

Күн бұрын

I forgot to put, it was a 2021 crosstrek sport

Don't be afraid of saying it. "This is not overlanding".... this is just off roading. Good video comparison 👍

Gotta do this again with the new Outback Wilderness!!

Great video. I wonder when the Outback hybrid is coming.

Just bought the same exact Subaru Outback onyx xt. Went in for the forester sport and left with the outback 😂

Having done a ton of overlanding in the NW, which would I take? A full size spare...

Your videos are great, I would love to see you doing some overlanding in a ZR2 only cause I have one, BUT I dig the Subarus they are great

Awesome video, I’m sold on the Outback Onyx XT