Actually, that was a really excellent video. I know a lot of the fundamental's intuitively, but this is the first time I've ever heard this stuff articulated in a way that the underlying details are open in a way that I can actually chew on. On a side note, 4 of the last 5 cars we have owned have been Legacy's, and we've never had a single issue with any of the CVT's in those cars. 1 of the 5 was an Impreza and we didn't have a lick of trouble with it either. Now my understanding from people who have owned them is that the forester is a different kettle of fish. I haven't heard good things specifically about the forester.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

thanks for watching

@danielfair4675

6 ай бұрын

Here's my question? How long did you own each & how many miles on each before you unloaded them. I ordered my first Subaru a little over 2 years ago, no complaints thus far (Crosstrek Limited).

@stanjuan1178

6 ай бұрын

@danielfair4675 I buy only used from a dealer with around 14k miles and I trade them at 80k. After they hit 90k, their trade in really takes a hit. I never take more than a 4 year loan so by the time I'm ready to trade I've got between 6 to 8k of equity as a down-payment on the next vehicle. I do the same with my GMC trucks This method pretty much ensures I never have huge repair bills. Shit happens but it's been a solid strategy

@danielfair4675

4 ай бұрын

@stanjuan1178 here's my thing, lol. I just keep things and buy more. I've only bought 5 vehicles in the last 25 years, BUT I still have 4 of them. 2 were new, and the other only had 10,000 miles on it at 6 yrs old. I bought my first car back in 1985 and have owned at least 2 at a time since 1987. Half of those years I've had 3. 🤷‍♂️

I love your down to earth style. It is like me listening to a friend in his garage telling me the experience of owning Subaru. I had an old 2011 outback and it lacked power if I packed it up with five people. Good to see the turbo should solve that problem.

please do more Subaru Wilderness videos. You bring a good perspective and you own 2 of them 👍

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

will do!

LOVE my 2024 Outback WILDERNESS, off road bad weather ready, Smooth ride, nice features!

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@highspeed1865

6 ай бұрын

On the fence on buying a 2022 wilderness outback. How reliable are there CVT transmission?

@junkmanlab

2 ай бұрын

I Just got one yesterday. I just fond the water temperature is so high. Stay very close to the red zone. Is your outback temperature Hot. Thank you.

I'm in South Dakota and I see a few of these. Thought I'd let you know I'm sharing your video on my FB (not that I have THAT large of a friends list) BUT it is a thank you for all your WOT help over the years. To your inflow!

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 күн бұрын

Awesome thank you!

What I learned from this video is that Claus understands the pros and cons of various motorcycles. And his friend doesn't.

Nice to see some Canadian car reviews. Very good real world info. Thanks.

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Claus you were a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for both the technical information in a form I could understand and for your sense of humor.

Algorithm. Failed yaer 10 mathematics in 1978. I won't be troubling the algorithm, but hopefully contribute to the ongoing success of Herr Kellerman. Love you long time!

Congratulations! The cars are beautiful. Good luck on the road.

hey claus love this side of you great video love the no bullshit review. keep coming with videos on this channel.

Thanks for straight talking the important stuff first! Very helpful. Wondering about the forthcoming hybrid

This is my first time watching this channel and you are an absolute delight. So informative. So funny. Brilliant. You're good.

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Just ordered a 2024 OBW, What an excellent video. Thanks for sharing!!!

Wow! Incredible review. Real, down to earth and valuable information for anyone, let alone someone who is seriously thinking of buying a Subaru for the first time, me! Thanks a lot!

@clauskellermanpov3004

3 ай бұрын

you are welcome!

Nice video Claus, I feel like you've got the key items sorted on these vehicles. Now I've gotta test drive one :) Liked your little engineering aside on torque and the motorcycle example. Peace and love from Hamilton, ON.

This was very informative. The torque talk was great. Thanks

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this! It's extremely helpful how you've explained everything, and it's a refreshing approach to comparison/review videos

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Aloha; well done sir, well done! MORE please! Excellent review and gentle explanations galore! Mahalo!

Thank you @Claus! Very helpful to understand differences in engines and how torque impacts driving on and off-road. Cheers!!!

@clauskellermanpov3004

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You are the only man talking the engine power in the very beginning, I love it 🎉

THANK YOU!!! This video was Extremely helpful and informative !!👏🏽👏🏽

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Brother I love this video you should be teaching I can watch this 50 times and not get sick of it

Great video, very well articulated and super informative! Thanks

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This comp was awesome! thanks!!!

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

you are welcome!

I've had three Subaru's before the CVT came out, I don't currently have a Outback. Last summer I talked to an Outback owner that went and got an older non CVT Outback after replacing two CVTs. Claus I hope you have much better luck. I now live in Europe and the Wilderness isn't planned on being sold here.

Thanks for the review, especially the explanation of torque and approach angle. After 50 years, I had forgotten my physics.

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Very nice vehicles. We bought my oldest son a lower trim outback (no turbo :( ). I have had many nice cars (BMW, Merc, Porshce, Cadi, etc.) and I have never been so impressed by the modern Subaru quality, luxury, ride, and safety at such a price point.

Love u Clauss. Been with you for a long time, since 2020. In your other channel since 2019. Keep up the good work. Love from a friend here in Brazil.

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it!

Very well done Sir, Thanks from Montreal!

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Very welcome!

Good job Claus, nice cars, nice colour

Excellent video, I watched a lot of videos about the three models and this question in my mind, which actuality is better for what and why, and the answer is in this video clear and to the point.

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this video. I wanted a Crosstrek but now I would like to have the Outback. Thank you so much for this information it makes a difference in determining what kind of vehicle I would like to get.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Claus, I was a Master automotive technician for 25 years and you really did a good job explaining the difference between these models. Ps I came here from your WOT vids which are also fantastic

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Have a 2017 crosstrek, 2” lift, skid plate, Auxbeam off road lights , 235/55/17 all terrains, 30 mpg, love it

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Nice!

Great video, thank you sir

Love this video. Great explanations.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video, I'm thinking of buying a Subaru, currently have a Land Rover so great for torque but terribly slow on a long journey so food for thought 👍

Terrific video my friend. Informative and easy to understand.

@clauskellermanpov3004

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Funny, I almost shut the video off until you added the info on the motorcycle experience, and I’m glad I did. Extremely valuable information and easy to understand. Leaning now for an Outback,,, I live in Michigan and already have a 4 x 4 Ford Quigley van , but zi need a worthy car/suv to get around in Michigan winters……

@clauskellermanpov3004

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I very much like the way this man explains things. Very easy to understand his talking points because he gives solid and well spoken reasoning to back up his findings and opinions. Very informative, thank you.

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This was amazing, great review!

@clauskellermanpov3004

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I knew what torque was already, but your explanation of it was rlly good too!!

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent video that describes the engine feel really well!

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video Informative and funny

Glad I found your channel. New subscriber here. Excellent video

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Thank you Claus, I have never understood Torque or RPMs so this was explained beautifully. I test drove the Forester Touring and love the roominess, visibility, easy touch screen, all but the poor heating of the seat was sure I was going to buy it, UNTIL, I drove the Outback Wilderness and the difference was shocking, loved the pep! I mainly drive in town and have two sheepdogs, so thinking Outback may be the car for me...just wish it had the same visibility. I'm a 60 yo woman and felt the Wilderness was a bit rugged looking, so maybe Outback Limited XT? I haven't bought either yet because I really don't like the huge screen, I was so concentrated on getting all the settings correct that I could barely focus on driving. Ugh! Anyway, much appreciate this video!

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

make sure it has the 260 HP engine not the 182 HP engine!

Great comparison Claus! I owned a WRX and I really like the OB wilderness.

Thank you so much for explaining all that about torq and rpm. I’m in the market for a new car and have been so confused by it all. Your motorcycle story was helpful to put your explanation into perspective, I could visualize what you were talking about! I’ve been comparing the forester/outback wilderness to Hyundai Tucson hybrid. I’m mostly worried about passing cars on mt. passes, being able to gun it fast enough on an undesignated left turn when there’s lots of traffic, as well as speeding up fast enough on freeway on-ramps. But I also drive on a lot of forest service roads with bowling ball size rocks and deep potholes, but not really true off-roading. I wasn’t originally even thinking of the Outback, just the other two, but you really convinced me to add it to my comparison list! Thanks again for this super helpful review!

@clauskellermanpov3004

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@anthonyng3014

3 ай бұрын

As a new owner of an Outback XT (turbo model) and having test-driven the Crosstrek 2.5l that's also in the Forester, I can tell you if you care the slightest about performance such as acceleration and passing speed, there's only 1 single reason to consider the base engine: price. If you can afford it, don't even think about the base engine because the turbo changes the XT into a completely different car. It's like comparing a 1980's car to a 2010 car. Off the line just the other day, I was able to keep an 2012 or so V6 Acura TL behind, which is definitely a huge win for the Outback in my opinion. The TL was actually trying to push too because he was on the right lane with a merge about 400m away but the torque of the Outback was enough to get the spring on him so he had to ultimately back off. Always fun to see people in sports sedans be so used to owning the block that they miss that little understated XT badge signifying the WRX engine in a raised family wagon. :) The ride quality and sound proofing of the Outback is also fantastic, making my wife and I finding excuses to go on weekend trips in it.

Thanks for the comprehensive reviews! I don’t mind the ‘greying’ on the cladding. My 2014 Crosstrek bought new, now has 39K on it. It gets up a hill a lil better than my former 2001 Forester did. Foresters got too big for my budget and lifestyle @ 10 years later, so I hopped over to a Crosstrek after that. It handles well - def has a tight wheel base. It hauls plenty of animal feed and other bulk items with the back seats down! Working from home saves miles! Small feathered farm animal needs keep down the extended road trips too. Thankfully it is holding up well! There’s confusion about all the latest tech and new features - touch screen issues, rear view mirror issues, power train, CVT, etc.,…not in a rush, but I’d wait a few years til some things (bugs, weak features) get ‘ironed out’. Thanks for the motorcycle driving adventure share! With @ 6 Harleys, a Triumph and a Suzuki in the family …the sound effects were wonderfully authentic! Let’s ride!

I have driven them all testing them with my son before we got him his first car. (The Outback) The first time I drove the Outback I backed it out of a spot and the pedal was so light. (Very Responsive). Very easy to drive and enough space to make you feel like you are in control. (My son who is 18 actually loved it) The Crosstrek is very zippy like you said fun to drive. Much louder than the outback. The best choice if you want a sporty type of vehicle that has off road capability. ( As a taller guy 6'2) I found the Crosstrek to be a little tight inside. I drove a 2023 Forester when the Outback needed service and I found it to be a nice vehicle. Much more head room than the other 2. It handled fine I didn't find it to roll as much as other people said it would when making tight turns. The long and the short of it, They are all good vehicles and I would recommend Subaru to anyone.

Popular practical cars where I live. Not invincible, but a bit more usable in the winter too...

This was great!

I have a 2018 Crosstrek Touring. I LOVE that thing. The ONLY thing I do not like about is that the gauges are terrible. The 11 inch touchscreen is way to big and gets in the way. That being said the 2024 Crosstrek has 4.11 gears. Quite a good feature.

Great choice particularly the Crosstrek. My only caution as a former owner of multiple Subarus is change the oil every 5000 miles.

@kalashnikov1343

6 ай бұрын

You should do that on every car lol.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

yes. the crosstrek takes very very light oil. 0W18. may be smart to put in a slightly more viscous oil so it doesn't consume as much

Klaus I'm letting you know this and all of your viewers the way you fix graying plastic if you get a can of Rust-Oleum clear lacquer it turns the plastic to brand new and it lasts the only prep you need is to wipe off the dirt spray on a dry surface

@davidmoore8741

6 ай бұрын

U just need to take a heat gun to it... The UV light makes the oil in the plastic dry up and fades. Heat gun draws the oil back to the surface and turns it black again. U can use a torch as well but just gotta be very careful cause u can melt it

@vonsmutt4254

6 ай бұрын

@@davidmoore8741 try my way on some old faded plastic you'll see how it is totally Magic didn't mean to rhyme that one but yeah

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

i will look at that

I like your choices. Thanks for he explanation.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

you are welcome!

Have fun and take care ❤

VERY good video explaining Torque, HP and Wheel Base. I've tried to explain it to people but have never been as articulate as what you did. Every car buyer should watch your video. BTW I still like our Foresters better (for everyday driving) 🙂

@clauskellermanpov3004

2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

The crazy thing about the Crosstrek is you are getting the interior with all the bells and whistles of a top trim vehicle AND some exceptional offroad capabilities at what is essentially the entry price of a bare bones base model truck. Whereas once you start getting into the Outback Wilderness price range you actually start getting into some decent trucks or rock crawler price ranges. At that point you are trying to decide if you want to invest in comfort at the price of some rock crawling capabilities or the ability to climb rocks without the same comfort.

Hi Claus - I'm in the uk and I got a Range Rover and an O2 mobile. Adverts, that is, I didn't buy anything... I hope this was the right video to check. Edit: Some time later - Oh Claus - now I'm getting recommendations on my KZread page for Subaru reviews! I never should have listened to you!

@clauskellermanpov3004

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Hi, @18:00 mark, just one note: the cut back corners make off roading approaches better. Anyone who's an avid/skilled off roader knows that taking humps at an angle reduces the *effective* approach angle. Thus, tucking up the bumper corners helps us off-roaders by allowing us to have a higher *effective* approach angle. It's literally something we all try to do when we mod Subies for real off-road use. Also, note the bumper cover is now multi-piece on the Crosstrek Wilderness, to accommodate replacing pieces instead of the whole thing, for the unfortunate off-road incidents when the cover gets bashed into something.

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

good points. thanks for sharing!

@rodrigogoytia925

3 ай бұрын

I think brands should give a max and min approach and departure angles, so people know exactly what they're getting.

@SubaruAmbassadorRobert

3 ай бұрын

@@rodrigogoytia925 you can find the approach and departure angles on Subaru's site.

Another great informative non scripted video. 👍

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Nicely done video. Forester Wilderness owner here. The things that made me choose Forester over Crosstrek was the crawl camera in the grill to avoid rocks (but 9 of 10 times I use it for parking!) and the full sized spare tire. You are not wrong at all about it feeling sluggish (doubly so since I came from an 06 Forester XT with a turbo). However the "1st gear” in "manual mode" is noticably lower than first was in my XT meaning I can now putt my way up the same steep climbs and remain in the powerband at 5kph. With the XT, I had to keep it at 17kph. The ride is much smoother now! 😂

As others have mentioned, you've put the fundamentals in a really good, easy to digest way and thanks for that. I'm looking at the '24 Crosstrek Wilderness but am worried about the its ability to overtake semi trucks in those long highway drives. I'm coming from a 2004 Honda Civic so at this point anything is an upgrade haha.

@clauskellermanpov3004

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! The Outback definately has more passing power but the Crosstrek can do it.

@user-du8tg4wh3k

5 ай бұрын

I own a 2017 Crosstrek and recently took a long trip, with no issues on highway or incline roads. Passed plenty vehicles and it easily cruised at 75 to 85 MPH without any concerns.

I'm a female long time subaru owner, first Forester now Outback. I learned more in your video about torque and approach angle than I ever have. Great video. I currently have a 2015 Outback and am thinking of getting either a Crosstrek or Outback, cannot decide. But your video helps!

@dhrtiwalter8670

6 ай бұрын

I had 2015 Outback traded in for Honda Passport 2019 and seriously considering going back to Subaru Outback or Forester.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

If you don't need the extra room in the Forrester then the CrossTrek is a great choice!

Thanks for the great comparison Claus. Not many people actually own the cars they talk about so they end up giving us fluff and garbage like how many litres of catnip we can carry or whether the colour matches their prom night hair dye. I feel blessed to have a 2024 Outback XT after my 17 year old Impreza finally gave me too much trouble for it's worth last month but to hear your true car-owning insight on the Crosstrek vs the Outback Turbo puts my mind at ease with my purchase. The Outback XT's powertrain feels phenomenal, simply pulling and pulling all the way to 100. That turbo kick is really something to be felt rather than talked about. I also live in Canada so we experience true four seasons and with the Outback's driving dynamics I feel confident with basically whatever the weather Gods decide to throw at us here.

My favorite part was the Ducati Vrooom Vrooom Vrooom! Thanks Claus.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

vroom vroom!

@ltwig476

6 ай бұрын

Right on! Lmao

Great review. Very insightful, thankyou. I'd probably be the only one to buy it, but I still wish they would've made a CTW Wilderness 2.5l manual transmission option.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

You and me both!

Great video, always thought the Forester was a compromise compared to either model. Also made me feel good about my lifted Xterra Pro-4x. Either Subaru can't touch my approach/departure angle 👌

Tengo un ob 2019 primer Subaru … me eh sorprendido lo bueno que es y como lo catalogan… muy buen video y muy buena comparación de torques entre las motos !

I have a basic 2019 Outback and it has been on many Rockhounding adventures across 5 states. I love it! but dream of trading up for a new Wilderness sometime!👍👍

My Outback Rocks!❤

Looks good in blue

I want the Outback engine in the Crosstrek 😂

I find that most people are buying these cars in Canada is because are roads are in very BAD condition, and when you wake up in the morning to a foot of snow you want something that you can rely on to get you to work or were ever you are headind.Great honest review keep up the good work😊

very nice motorcycle analogy.

Great video. You failed to mention fuel economy on either vehicle. I have a '17 Impreza 5dr and had a '20 Ascent with the 2.4L turbo that guzzled gas like no other. The Ascent was rated at 20/26 comb. 22mpg. Best I would get is about 18mpg with near 50/50 split hwy/city. Outback is a bit smaller so slightly better fuel economy but I imagine similar issues.

You can turn on heat/seat settings if display screen is off by just double tapping screen.

Hey Claus thanks for the NO BS Review, as for the black cladding there are two things you can do, get some "Mothers back to black" and polish that plastic up, also some say, but I have not tried this yet but you can take a heat gun to it and the black will come out basically erasing that greyish coloring and will bring it back to looking like new, but ya have to be careful that ya don't melt it, got to put just the right amount of heat into it. I'm sure there are some KZread videos on it, so be sure to check it out to get that plastic back to looking new. Also part of the reason I was looking at the Jeep Grand Cherokee is that they have redundant buttons for the heater/seats etc...so if that infotainment center ever fails ya got a back up.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Mohers back to black? I will try it!

@Anthony-fd8mh

6 ай бұрын

@@clauskellermanpov3004 Works pretty well on my Jeep Cherokee that has that same plastic I also sometimes use "Car Guys" Premium Plastic Restorer" which I got from I think Amazon, it also works really well. I have seen videos on the heat gun trick but have not really tired that yet. you'll have to reapply the mothers or the Car Guys stuff like every 3 months or so depending if ya park inside or out and how often you go to the car wash, however I usually just do it once a year.👍 P.s. Show Marty in the next video if you still have him!

@gord7025

6 ай бұрын

ceramic coating works as well from what I've heard. I think you need to get the slightly more expensive stuff, not the cheaper spray bottle ones at Canadian Tire.

@crimsonlightbinder

6 ай бұрын

noo! don't do the heat gun thing, it will just make it worse. It will very temporarily make it black but then very soon it will get even greyer and worst of all it makes the plastic more brittle because it takes out the moisture and oils out of it

@Anthony-fd8mh

6 ай бұрын

@@crimsonlightbinder well I would expect that ya polish it after as well to put the moisture etc back in. I have seen videos of the process but I personally just use the back to black stuff. However nothing we do will be a long term fix sadly. Here is one of the videos I watched: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kad5pLWxdLyTmrA.htmlsi=-rnK1uekigvzTgUU

Nice Job Claus have you towed anything with the Crosstrek ?

Congratulations on getting the new cars

Have you ever gotten a chance to compare your two cars driving up some mountain highways at speed? I have an OBW but am considering the CTW. However, I don't want to switch if the CTW can't maintain the speed limit (or maybe a bit higher than that) while driving up steep mountain grades. I've gotten some answers from CTW owners that have helped but you're the perfect guy to ask since you have both cars. As for your CTW's shifter knob, I'm pretty sure all CTW's get the plain black one. I don't think it's because you got an early-built unit. Thanks for the video.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

The crosstrek does not have the HP or torque of the outback. It will slow down on mountain hills or have to red really high. The outback can maintain speed in cruise control while towing my 2,000 lb trailer. Turbo too! No turbo on Crosstrek.

@MNsaint

6 ай бұрын

​@@clauskellermanpov3004Thanks for your reply. It sounds like I should stick with my OBW.

@sonjaallen4545

6 ай бұрын

Excellent Video, Thank’s!

Love the story about the Ducati and torque explanation 👍👍👍

@clauskellermanpov3004

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Best video I’ve seen so far on the Crosstrek and helps justify why I’m buying one. Maybe I’ll upgrade to the Outback down the road or just wait til they put a turbo in the Crosstrek in 2 years.

@anthonyng3014

3 ай бұрын

Doubt that's ever going to happen. They'll put a hybrid in it in 2 years tho!

@postridebeers

3 ай бұрын

@@anthonyng3014I’d be okay with that. Better milage and the electric boost will help 👍

Nice motorcycle sounds. You sound like a biker. I used to make those sounds when explaining the grunt of the Suzuki 185 2-stroke I was riding back in 1973.

My first car was a 1975 Subaru. I paid $50 for it in 1984. No bullshit. It would do 60mph downhill, and where I grew up in Florida, there was only one hill.

@ltwig476

6 ай бұрын

That's funny! I had a 40hp VW for a while. Now I have a 30 HP riding lawn mower. I should have just kept the VW and swapped a mower deck underneath. LOL

Thanks Claus. That's very helpful. You did in fact cover some things I had not heard covered before. In the way of constructive criticism, I think you're a little repetitive at times, and could be edited to be a bit shorter. It may be in there but I didn't notice your mentioning the model year. Even if it's in there, it should be more conspicuous. Assuming the Crosstrek is a 2024, it's natural you would like many features in it better than the Forester or the Outback. The Crosstrek was redesigned this year and feels more modern. It is also quieter than the previous Crosstrek. For people who really value off-roading, I think the better approach and departure angles, the full-sized spare tire, and the forward facing trail cam make the Forester a better choice for off-roading than the Crosstrek. And, once the redesign of the Forester is out in 2025, I'm sure the superior features of the Crosstrek (like the slightly better torque) will be matched. Thanks again Claus. Good job!

Since both your Subarus have the same tow rating, are you considering adding a receiver hitch to the Crosstrek? It would be nice to have a comparison video of both your vehicles in a real world towing situation.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

I know they are “rated” the same but the crosstrek is lighter smaller and has less HP. It won’t tow as well.

@esaflaka9155

3 ай бұрын

​@clauskellermanpov3004 true. I think towing capacity and realistically common sense should be taught a little more. Towing the same 2000 ib trailer. Depending the size will be so much less stable on the crosstrek than the outback bc of weight and size. :/

Our 2023 Forester Touring is our 12th Subaru and we are very happy with it. Looking forward to the new Subaru pickups.

@clauskellermanpov3004

4 ай бұрын

Right on!

My 2023 Crosstrek limited has the auto rear dimming mirror. I have the same problem getting to the usb port.

Short wheelbase sucks on hillclimb because they can get tippy. Great review, and I will be watching more.

wargaming is going to be very upset with you, when they see this. you spent their loot box money.

@deadeyetopher8621

6 ай бұрын

😂

Claus' enthusiasm reminds me of Doc Brown from "Back to the Future." Throughout the entire video, I was expecting him to say, "I'm sending Subaru back to the future!"

Ive owned a diesel forester since 2011 aside from the environ Mental crap bolted to it it has been a great vehicle.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

nice!

Jack Nicholson drives a Suburu! Thanks for the great explanation on torque. That was so helpful.

@clauskellermanpov3004

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Do the Wilderness models have softer suspensions than the other models? Do they ride any differently on the road? I'm wondering if they really are sprung for off-road with softer springs and longer travel.

@clauskellermanpov3004

3 ай бұрын

The ride is very firm but there is more travel in the springs for off roading

Perfect explanation.

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

1:51 What's the silver cord for that's tucked into the lower grill area?

@clauskellermanpov3004

6 ай бұрын

That is a block heater chord standard in Canada. I don’t use it but if the temp drops you can plug it in and keep the engine block warm.

All I want to know claus which is better at spotting and who has the better ap pen ?

@anthonyng3014

3 ай бұрын

It's all about the gold, so must be the Crosstrek