Great review! I have already seen several on Quebec roads. They are perfect for our climate, and bad roads. My only negative point is, Subaru does not offer the 12 speaker Harmon Kardon sound system like in the other upscale Outback models.

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! - Andrea

@nige

Жыл бұрын

I just put an order in for one and told the salesperson how upset I was that I can’t upgrade to the Harmon Kardon system. 😣

@stromghouls

4 ай бұрын

the 2024 wilderness have the Harman Kardon system.

We have a green wilderness on order. It'll be December before it comes in. We love how beefy it is. It's a great middle ground of size, function, and gas mileage. My husband is trading in his 2005 Tacoma Prerunner RWD. He wanted better gas mileage but not as small as my C-HR. The Subaru Wilderness is a great vehicle. Can't wait until it comes in.

@harvardh

2 жыл бұрын

I owned the same Tacoma. Gas pig! Lol. How's the wilderness so far? Getting good mileage?

The Wilderness trim is a real marketing genius. As there are aplenty of Subaru Outback and Crosstrek decked up their rides with aftermarket off-road gears in PNW. Outback owners are fiercely loyal to their utilitarian ride. The more efficient 2.4T and Wilderness will only make them even more loyal. While attracting those potential Forester buyers, who find it underpowered.

@shawndejong6699

Жыл бұрын

Or Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk owners who are tired of the sh*t reliability, wonky transmission, and oddly high fuel mileage. IE Me.

@sl5932

Жыл бұрын

it is 99% marketing with a small amount of added off-road capability. It is really light off-road capable, not much difference than the outback xt.

@shawndejong6699

Жыл бұрын

@@sl5932 It's pretty capable, is it as good as my wrangler was? No, not even close. Is it as good as 4 runner? No, not really, approach and departure aren't great. Will it get you significantly further than any other CUV you can buy? (with the exception of JCTH) Yeah, and it'll do it more comfortably, safer, and use less fuel.

Have a 2019 OBX and have enjoyed it. Absolute smooth and quiet ride and trunk space a plus for me.

Nice thing too about the affordability of the outback is that it doesn’t need premium gas for the 2.4 turbo

@ethanh6849

2 жыл бұрын

Who buys premium ever anyway besides 1st owners of any mercedes? Lmao

@galilcowboy8413

2 жыл бұрын

@@ethanh6849 you have to put premium in the STI’s

I drive up to mountains every month and my place is on a dirt road. Weather is always concern driving over passes. Even if you don’t off-road - this car makes a lot sense

Amazing review Andrea and Zack! Subaru has some nice cars for going off-roading

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Love your videos. So entertaining and informative!

I have a 2018 Outback limited edition and it has been brilliant for me..goes anywhere I need it to and zero issues..the new Wilderness definitely is an upgrade but I really don’t need a new one…mine works for me just fine…whoever buys a Wilderness edition it’s a dam nice Car for most all but the higher end off-road adventures…enjoy it!

@craigt9415

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I haven't had any major issues with my 2016 OB 3.6R it has been very capable in many conditions. It is a smooth cruiser on the highway but take it off road and it has zero issues handing steep gravel inclines or light water crossings. I do like the 2020+ models for the 3500lbs tow rating though.

Very nice vehicle! A perfect car, practical car and it can go offroad and on-road. Better ground clearance than a legacy station wagon. 👍👌🏼

As always a great review

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I picked my up 1 week ago. Love it1

Excellent, well-made review!

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we appreciate it. 🙏

Love Outbacks. I have one and it's wonderful.

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

Great review! The Wilderness really caught my attention; love the look, and it inspired a trip to my local dealer. After discussing my driving habits, the rep steered me towards the Ascent. Two days later, I decided to buy the Ascent. We road trip from Toronto to Halifax and Toronto to Orlando. Rightly so, the rep said the Wilderness is best enjoyed by people who spend time on country roads. The Wilderness remains a car I like and I totally love my Ascent; perfect choice for family road trips with two teenagers.

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review. As well, thanks for sharing your buying experience with Subaru, congratulations on your new Ascent.

@antonroux6737

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I don't trust dealers as much as you do to steer me in the right direction - glad you like what you got

Love Subaru practicality.....the Wilderness trim stands out and fits the brand to a tee. Even better looking for me at least is the Wilderness trim on the Forester. It was nice seeing fall color in your review...in Florida we just get a shift on the green/brown spectrum. We get no snow but lots of rain and mud ....and we have alligators.

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, fall has definitely hit here on the West Coast and I agree with you, it's very pretty.

Great video and well done.

Great Review!

My parents (who live on Lake Muskoka). both only drive Subarus (Forester XT Turbo and a Legacy). They will not drive anything else regularly (save their GMC 1/2 ton - dump/boat/wood). They absolutely love the brand and their customer service. I like them, quite a lot, but I’m not the biggest Subaru fan. I find them to be somewhat noisier, ‘tinnier’ and less reliable than it’s competitors. But style-wise...I don’t feel it (specifically the Outback) has any competition.... which is quite rare these days. Well done them. Thanks for the video.

Didn’t consider this until now. Thanks Zach and Andrea

i saw my first one on the road last week, it was silver, it looked great!!

Looks like something in my toolbox. I like it.

I have a '14 Crosstrek. I really really like this Outback Wilderness. Now with 2 kids I'm considering something bigger and more powerful. The only thing that concerns me about this is the 22/26 MPG. I wish it was at least 24/28.

I want one. that's an awesome car

Big fan of suburu and also a big fan of the channel 👏.

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that, thank you!

Very nice vehicle! I laughed when you were reading the first and you looks like you were been throw around and you mention about bears. 😆 I would like to see height adjustment on the vehicle and it’s seat. Great video as always Andrea. 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It sure was bumpy but worth it, such a fun day. Thanks for watching!

@10OF9OFBORG

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreaspencer9813 You are an very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👊🏻

It reminds me of the 1992 Toyota Corolla business wagon with the low spec economy car appearance. But I like the idea and I think the exterior would grow on me in the long term. Would option in the mud flaps and weather shields also.

We just got our '22 Outback and it's a big step up from our previous Forester. Much more refined, quiet and gobs of tech. Too much piano black, but what's new? Plugging in for Apple Carplay, why bother using the wireless charging slot? We most miss all the console storage we had in the Forester as well as the extra storage under the trunk cover. What we like best is it's a wagon, not an suv shape. Lots of visibility but better styling. (Premier model. Wilderness looks like they gave a black sticker pack to an 8 year old and said to go to it.) It's lower height makes carrying canoes easy.

Most interesting review. You two did a great job of not making it boring. Thank you. I was wondering if you noticed the under carriage whether or not when they put in skid plates they secured the catalytic converter from being stolen? Here in Southern California, in my city, they have a theft of one practically every day. Because of its heath I’m afraid it would be a target.

Looking to buy a Subaru myself and I'm glad this model came out but it's a little pricey for me I may try leasing it and if I like it buy it thanks for the review much appreciated

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Oh hey! 2023 Outback is available to order in Canada - it’s up on the Subaru website. Full-circle heated steering wheel is available but maybe just on higher trims don’t know. We get the Onyx edition as well as the Wilderness now.

They didn’t get rid of the outdoor (Outback Onyx Edition XT), they just stopped importing it to Canada. It’s still here as a 2022 model In the U.S.

That is one sexy car. While I would love the Wilderness Edition I would be much more likely to get the base model. I only need it for snow and gravel/dirt roads. I almost get by with a Mazda 3. Yesterday I was worried about bottoming out on a few potholes.

Jeep Trailhawk has a ZF 9 trans, low range, and rear locker. Hard to beat for the money.

Yep, as a large dog owner I love this car! I reached out to Zack on one of his live show for suggestion & glad I chose the Outback…thank you! The headlights are awesome, the interior is very comfortable..eyesight system does a good job on highways not a fan of the infotainment though… One thing I’ll add here for future buyers & dog owners …the steel grill separator accessory is basically useless & I genuinely regret buying that..restricts cargo space once you drop rear seats plus has a large gaps on both sides for airbags..I think Volvo does a much better job

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

I actually live in Australia where the Outback is but will soon be arriving in Canada for good 🍁

goes to show...do not need the huge suv or a hopped up crossover to be roomy and rugged looking...not sold on the styling..little to busy for me.but the regular Outback wagon would be one I may look at down the road...like the looks of the interior too..if it was available on the lower trim levels they would have a winner imo..say hi to Smokey for me..

Hi Zack and Andrea! Love the channel. Will you guys be doing a review of the new Forrester Wilderness? I have one one order in white. :) seems to be a good amount of tweaks, especially with the revised CVT ratios, ride height, geolandar tires, and from what I hear a higher towing rating as well as roof rack capacity.

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

Soon

I like the look of it with the exception of the fender plastic. Don't know why car companies are slapping Exterior Plastic Fantastic all over as all the old Pontiacs did. Be nice to see it in a manual. Good review.

Love my Outdoor XT, funny that I went from a Toyota Venza to my Outback because of similarity and you mentioned that. My Outback feels so much better to drive then my last 2 Venza’s. Very happy with my Subaru and why didn’t Subaru keep the Outdoor trim model, $3,000.00 less to purchase not to forget it’s not as high either. Thanks for your great review 😁

@Billybobthor

2 жыл бұрын

They did keep that model in the U.S.

@locomotivecommanderpicca4869

2 жыл бұрын

There's 8 different trim levels for the outback in the US

Zak a lovely Star Trek uniform! Live long & prosper😂

Our 2011 outback only has 255,000 km on it…still lots of life left in it so I can’t think of buying this version. For the price this edition should have power seats in both front positions. Cross bars are extra…that stinks because all others have the built in cross bars. Still, it’s a nice car.

I ordered the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness color Blue without Sunroof.

I did cross-shop with the Wilderness when I bought my Wrangler. It was a serious contender. But in the end, ugh, that CVT transmission is still not making the cut for me. It's a shame because the whole vehicle is a charm. But when I hear the engine screaming because of what the transmission does, I can't help it: i'm out. But! If you don't give a crap about how the transmission acts, this thing is pretty awesome.

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

I do feel this CVT is so much better than others.

@teabag3854

2 жыл бұрын

This CVT is 100% better tuned than the one in the standard model. My wilderness has 3600 miles on it so far and I cannot believe how much different it drives over my 2016 I sold.

I'm shining my Birkenstocks right now, haven't seen a vehicle this sexy, since my Pontiac Aztek!

GOOD MORNING, HAVE A ☺ SATURDAY , NICE INFORMATION, GOOD VIDEO 📹

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great Saturday!

The only thing that I don't like about screens that are vertical is how they display the rear camera. In the Explorer, it has a huge screen, but the camera is a tiny square.

Anyone else have flashbacks to the AMC Eagle?

These cars are so popular the dealerships here in SoCal won’t make any deals.

This is a product which talks to me and lots of Canadians. Kind of a rebirth of the element, but in a wagon. If u r a wilderness person, muddy mountain bikes, dogs, off the beaten road, Andrea and Zack just found ur new ride. I know others will come out with similar products soon, but just slapping and orange tag isn't enough. Manufacturers, study what this offers, study the element, and release more products like this, which has these benefits. I don't need posh SUVs which fail at speed bumps. Andrea how was the stereo, sound wise? Zack what size are the tires? U guys and from Ottawa curiso the Weiner dog r my fav Canadians on u tube.

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The stereo system is good, but nothing like the McIntosh in the Mazda MX-30 or the AKG in the new Escalade. It comes standard with 17" all-terrain tires.

What is the "outdoor" model you keep talking about? Is that a Canadian trim we don't get in the states? Do you not get the Onyx XT?

I own the 2022 outback wilderness, only thing i believe needs to be added is a built in gps

What was the closeup of the roof bars from? Those copper accents aren't on the Wilderness.

Wait, you guys are in Whistler?? Much love from Victoria!

Albertans love their subarus and vapes I see them every corner.

I was thinking if they were going to put that g-shock cladding on the front they might have well as continued up to the hood with the plastic. It kind of reminds me of 90s cars and then I thought of car bras lol.

@billlyl3725

2 жыл бұрын

g-Shock is right! Back in the day, Subaru had V-6 Outbacks with LL Bean badges. They should stamp Casio badges on these Wilderness puppies

At 6:48, I notice that another POV reviewer has posted a night driving footage and there are ambient lights on those buttons. Are we getting different specs here in Canada compared to the US?

Don’t laugh, couldn’t sleep sense I’ve found your channel. I immediately grabbed the iPad and found this review. Thanks…..

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I was hoping they would have an Sti version Outback

Weird that they got rid of the Onyx XT in Canada. It's available in the United States as a 2022

Just test drove the Outback Wilderness. Great vehicle, but no GPS/Nav system is a deal breaker for me. Subaru, you need to get up to speed on this.

Love Subaru Outback, until my in law moved to our next door, lol. I do love my in laws, just I need a six seater suv now 😂

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm that is a problem lol!

I love your videos. Like for you from Algeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we appreciate the support!

*I look forward to seeing a Forester Wilderness.*

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I look forward to driving it, hopefully sooner than later.

Do you both drop your car reviews like they're hot?

Thanks for the review Andrea and Zack! Boy the styling on this Subbie is really polarizing...or can I say it's hideous? This thing is Walter White Pontiac Aztec ugly. Zack is the Friday survivor/classic back next Friday?

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

i ONCE test drove this outback onyx edition, the most awkward situation I met on the highway was that I couldn't find how to turn the AC on to cool myself, that's so embarrassing. I know if it were my car, I would be able to read the manual carefully and know the basics, it's so awkward...I don't know I should hate the car or myself LOL....

What’s better for climbing mountains this or rav4 prime?

So I keep hearing the heated steering wheel doesn’t come on some of the models why is that? I know you guys have the addition of the sun roof which was the 1900 usd add on I didn’t get that so will I not get the heated steering wheel? It’s confusing me it doesn’t say if it comes with it or not

Looking to get OUTBACK Touring 2022 (Canada), should i pay the extra $7K for Wilderness or Premier-XT?

These will look great on adventures to the Costco parking lot for bulk quantities of cheese and toilet paper.

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

I like cheese!

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... Me too! 😉

@tonygeronimojr.4863

Жыл бұрын

So y’all never take yall jeeps or 4runner to go grocery shopping? Bunch of pretentious clowns.

perfect for the fort mac roads where they dont plow half the city roads

I thought the Wilderness model didn’t have heated steering wheel or is that just Canada? I don’t believe the U.S model have this?

Great review and beautiful wagon. Please note this isn’t an off-road vehicle as the approach angle is totally inadequate for serious trails, may be one improvement point for the future? Nonetheless this wagon is extraordinary versatile, home run in my opinion.

@4:21, why show the Forester Wilderness roof rails ?

Wish we got the heated steering wheel in the US!

New subscriber here. Thanx for the review. What grade of gas does it take? With gas prices so high,is that something you can add to your reviews?

@andreaspencer9813

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! You are right, gas prices are crazy, this Outback runs on regular fuel. Good idea to add it to the reviews, thanks!

I love my 16' Outback and this new trim is very appealing. I especially love the waterproof seats which is great if you have water toys. The downside is the tech package is now standard and I don't want eyesight, I find it too invasive and annoying.

@ericripley9739

2 жыл бұрын

I have eyesight on my 17 Outback and love it. That's why I bought it.

Those roof rails should be at least optional on all the other Outback models

rav4 has a factory competitor off roader trim. 9:12

Subaru outback and Toyota rav4 do not recommend using tire chains. why is this not covered??

CHILLY MOOSE cooler eh? Now I'm in Canada. 🇨🇦🍁😊✅🆗

You’re right, it won’t win any beauty contests. I generally like these but being lifted just doesn’t look right on this body style. That being said, I still like it. Lots of nice options. CVT is not a strong point for off road IMHO. Although they seem to be improving.

it doesn't come to Australia?

GUYS, I NEED YA IN A SUBARU WILDERNESS PLEASE! I'm really thinking about it but I need your opinion. Please review it 😁. Thank You!

You say the screen is not laggy but even your clips of using the screen show obvious signs of delay. I love this new outback but Subaru needs to beef up their screen response.......

The Outdoor XT (Onyx XT) was the best value, so now they’ve upped the price. I quite like ours. The ride quality is exceptional. The downsides are the infotainment (why do heated seats require 2 steps?) and the CVT is hard to drive smoothly.

Can’t get the turbo versions in the U.K. otherwise I would have one in an instant.

I think cx50 would be a competitor

Should I get this outback wilderness or the forester wilderness?

@toronado455

2 жыл бұрын

The Forester is higher up, and has larger windows and costs less. Outback has more power, quieter, longer, and drives better.

Just bought one. 2 month wait for it to arrive 😒

The auto start/stop was a deal breaker.

@toronado455

2 жыл бұрын

It's annoying, but at least they moved the button to disable auto stop/start to the home screen so you don't have to dig through menus to get to it.

The Wilderness seems capable off-road, yet the tires look skinny enough for a bicycle.

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

I do a killer Captain Kirk

Why can't they put a real 8-9 speed ZF trans in their vehicles.

The hiked up suspension looks goofy to my eyes. The Bronco Badlands is a far better value, more capable offroad, more attractive, and less money. Ford is also offering ultra-low financing rates on the Bronco. I'll definitely take the Ford's 8 speed automatic over the damned CVT..... awesome review, glad you two avoided the BEARS!!

You forget wilderness doesnt have a nav system

This model does not come to Sweden.....

It’s functional like orthopedic shoes and almost as attractive.

Can I buy you a Moosehead beer Eh ?

Subaru can promote its love for the environment or promote its disdain for the environment with its Wilderness vehicles. But it cannot do both.