What you NEED to know after 25k miles in our Outback Wilderness 

40k in 15months on my OBW. So so capable with no extra driving mods...so far. Off-roading everywhere from from Oregon and Moab to GA, and TN. Will be with me for many years to come!

Wow. What a terrific overview of reasonable and realistic modifications and associated expectations. Thank you!

THANKS FOR THE VERY GOOD AND HONEST REVIEW! We are driving a Outback Wilderness 2023 and love it. Got a Rhino Rack Platform and thats it. Love it.

Really good video and lots of respect for keeping it real and honest. 12:04 really hits it home.

Refreshing, honest and informative. Thank you for another great video.

As always, amazing video! Love all your OBW-related content 🤙🏼

Josh. I love the journey you’ve been on with your OBW, and great video! I recently took my stock 2022 OBW on the green and blue trails at Merus Adventure. It did extremely well and totally surprised our guide. He was constantly amazed every time the OBW cleared one obstacle after another. Sure, the guide’s Jeep, the 4Runner TRD Pros and Tacoma TRD Pro that we were with went over the obstacles easier b/c of better approach and departure angles. But we all had a great time together. Bottom line, I’ve thought about putting a lift etc on my OBW, but after my experience at Merus Adventure, and given the relatively good MPG’s and the awesome ride quality that I currently have, I have no plans to do anything other than add a small light bar on my front bumper bar. I’m so pleased with my 2022 OBW that I’m going to forego trading in for the 2024 model despite all of the new amenities you mentioned (which should have been standard equipment from day one 😂). I do highly recommend adding all of the skid plates (mine were all scraped up after the Merus Adventure trip) and a roof rack (I don’t have a trailer hitch but may add one as well). All of them are functional mods and only slightly decrease the MPG’s.

Great video as usual 😊 I've had mine for almost a year now and have done some pretty substantial trails with it. I traded my WRX for this because I wanted exactly what it is. Here is one thing this car can do that no Jeep or 4 runner can, you can rail this thing on windy mountain roads pretty hard. It's definitely not a WRX or sports car but it can hit the turns without any fear and minimal body roll. Got a small trailer that I haul my 4 Wheeler and dirt bike which will take me everywhere the Subaru can't... my 10 mpg pick up mostly just sits, unless I need to do construction stuff on my property. Lastly, I live in the Utah mountains with lots of Winter and you just can't beat having a seriously great all wheel drive system.

I also am getting the 2024 Outback Wilderness, ordered mine at Subaru Scottsdale & is to arrive during the end of June. I agree with much of your video, I really want this car not for the modifications (even though they are dope af) but for the economical standpoint of commuting to work but then going down the beaten path less taken during the weekends and road-tripping. Everything was well said, glad I came across your channel just now. Best of luck storm chasing. Stay safe!

I think you perfectly described the OBW's capabilities and trade-offs. I'm excited to see what you do to the 2024 OBW (I drive into the northern Yukon in the winter, so I wouldn't mind a heated steering wheel either). I'm a wildlife/landscape photographer so I use my 2022 Outback Wilderness as an "approach" vehicle: I use it to get to distant trailheads or remote sites where I can set up a base camp that I hike out of. I have 45K miles on it, about 10K of that on gravel or similar, and I've never wanted or needed a vehicle that could take me further. Some of the roads have been through dense Texas brush that I can barely squeeze through with the stock body so the only mods I made are to the interior (galley, with refrigerator, lock boxes for camera equipment, etc.)

Thanks so much.. you hv been so informative.. and your advise really makes sense . Already place order for the 2024 model 2 months ago & taking delivery in early June..

Thank you for your comments. As a new Outback owner, I have been looking for modifications to make mine an adventuring vehicle. Looks like all I really need is some underbody armor, a full tank of gas, and good company.

Lots of useful information and well balanced. Good job.

Enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Waiting for my 2024OBW

This was a very good video. Answered a lot of questions i had about the capabilities of this thing

Thanks for the down-to-earth review of upgrades. I got my '23 OBW about four months ago and it's the most comfortable car I've had. As an amateur photographer, i want to be able to explore unpaved areas, not rock crawling, so your assessment of the type of person who buys this car describes me. I only plan to add skid plates as an added level of protection.

Kudos to you ...very honest review. 👍👍

The video nails it 100%. I don’t have as many mods as you but I kind of regret them all. I did a lift because I tow an A- frame pop up. Prob wasn’t necessary. I now run with none of my expensive rooftop purchases on my roof because they kill my mpg. I’m actually considering a Silverado with the diesel just because of capability/mpg in one package.

Super helpful info. Thanks for sharing.

Great video. I’m currently working on my 22 OBW in preparation for retiring from the Navy next spring. Goal is to turn it into a photography/road trip mini camper for me and my dog. Removed the 60% split rear seat for my sleeping platform and am waiting on the Iceco go60 and bluetti ac60/80 to get here to build out the cabinets and rest of the storage (also have a inno wedge box and slimshaddy awning). Currently gets 22.6 commuting in dmv traffic, and with long distance driving and light off roading in mind, this video really made me rethink my plans for what all I was planning to do for tires/suspension. Might just throw on some lights (maybe skid plates?) and call it good for now.

I picked up my 2024 OB Wilderness almost 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. The H&K sound system is fantastic!

Excellent, informative and unbiased

Great honest review!

Great video man! I have a 2024 OBW reserved. Thanks for this down to earth honest description of the OBW. Best video I have seen

Enjoying my Wilderness. No mods, it’s perfect as is. My Land Rover was awesome while I had it but my OBW drives sweet and very capable. Drove it through Canada… Solid.

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you/.

Love the video. We already have 2 heavily modified Jeeps for off-road play. When we buy a Subie for a daily it will not be modified at all. Customized, yea. So knowing that it’s more capable right off the lot is perfect info to have.

Great review. Thanks.

So glad I found your channel. I have a ‘23 Onyx and have been looking at the builds. I did order the set of skids from primitive based on their simplicity and installation process. I use mine for going shooting pew pew and road trips by car. I love the ride, the mpg is not fantastic around town but hwy is great (2.5 na). As for the overland build, I did it to my wife’s beautiful 20 Grand Cherokee hemi with bumpers, sliders, rack, awning, 8gal waterport, jack, maxtrax, and 33” wildpeaks on KMC 18s. The look is incredibly original on such a high trim Jeep. The ride on air suspension is great, the wind noise above 70 and the rattles are terrible. She requested I remove the awning and water tank and Jack from the roof haha and we gained a few mpg on an already v8 gas pig. Now it’s a poser Jeep with a roof rack I never use while the accessories sit in the garage. We just aren’t tent campers, we have a dually towing an airstream so it’s hard to get her in a tent to big bear in the cold evenings. I did it for the kids and I. But it’s her Jeep. So I have looked at doing the same on the outback and you have reminded me to just let it be factory capable. Skids yes. But the other crap not needed. Thank you for great videos!

I’ve owned jeeps since the 80’s always built CJ5 or CJ 7, have dodge 2500 Cummins 4x4 , blazed a lot of trails on BLM properties that people and fire crews use regularly in southern Nevada. Purchased 2023 OBW last October, yeah I’m not making my own trails anymore and I’m not rolling my cage down rock-sloops I’m also not using my on board welder or air compressor to do on trail repairs. What I am doing is really enjoying this ride. Every day i find something that just makes me happy! Maybe it’s the first vehicle I’ve owned with all these awesome electronic features maybe it’s the fact I am dropping 25 bucks in fuel vs 100 or that its just so nice AND fun!

I think you did a fantastic job explaining everything because I’ve been thinking about a Subaru cars with the price of gas. It’s still kinda gets semi OK mileage for basically get you out there but I do understand the difference between a jeep or a Toyota Tacoma so I appreciate your information information.

I have also taken my OBW storm chasing 😂😂 it's a great car. I have done zero modifications and it's more capable than I would even feel comfortable trying. It's a rabbit to 60mph, too. Awesome vehicle!

Great video! It is so refreshing to hear an “off reader” give an honest appraisal of the effectiveness of mods on a stock vehicle. BTW for all of the “steering wheel heater haters” 😉 - I live in Minnesota. Come winter, that heater in my Forester is a godsend! Would you consider buying a ‘24 Forester Wilderness just to try something different?

Thank you for this video. I want the 2025 Outback wilderness as well. You really answered all the questions I had about modifying it vs leaving it stock

Such a great video. Thank you for hitting on all the relevant points for those who are considering moving from a 4wd situation to AWD. Unfortunately, my lifted 2008 Lexus GX470 was totaled in a car accident two weeks ago. When I looked for a replacement, I found the early GX's in my area to be much higher in mileage + their overall condition was inferior to my GX. In addition, the rate when financing a used vehicle with over 100 mile was unreasonable at over 13%! I ended up purchasing a 2020 Honda Passport in excellent condition that had 60k on it. All the reasons you outlined in this video discussing the benefits of the Subaru Outback apply with the Passport as I think they are very similar SUVs. I chose the Passport over the Outback because I do tow a teardrop, Off Grid Expedition 2.0. In choosing the Passport, I sacrificed the wonderful ground clearance of the Outback, and some MPG's, but felt the Passports powertrain would be better suited for towing. I could be wrong, but I don't think a CVT is the best choice for towing especially living in NoCal where there's always another mountain pass to climb to get to the good campsites. If I didn't need the SUV for towing, I would've went with a Subaru. Again, thank you for the excellent video!

I couldn't agree more. My bone stock Onyx XT has gotten me everywhere I've wanted to go in Minnesota and Colorado pretty easily. On the road it is fast, efficient and comfortable...way more fun than any SUV or truck I would have gotten. I have just added Falken Wildpeaks and a roof box and it will be getting a hitch bike rack (to replace the roof racks I have been using). The end result will be slightly more capable and usable while being just as fun and efficient as before. I can see myself running that set-up for many many many years.

Well said! Great overview. No mods for me.

Love how you mix metric and English measures in your title.

Awesome video thanks mate. We own the new 2023 Subaru Tourer XT stock in Australia and she drives magnificently on road and offroad on adventures, camp sites and yes even firm beaches. Next time could you please show more vehicle footage. Love your commentary (and burly face😂)but just match it up with more product time.

15k in on my wilderness and I love every second of this car.

This is the video I needed to see! My past vehicles include an 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 (lifted with 33s), 07 FJ Cruiser (2" lift on 33s), 2013 Rock Warrior Tundra (2" lift with 35s). All of them saw plenty of off road miles, lots of sand, dirt, rocks, and even some air over the years. We used to tow a 30' trailer and caryy 3x motorcycles, spare fuel, fire wood, etc... in the bed of the Tundra, along with me, my kids, and our dogs in the cab. I didn't mind getting 9mpg for the fun we had out in the desert. But I couldn't stand paying $25 a day to drive them around so we got a Prius and let the truck go. Recently started shopping for a new vehicle (my daughter is off in college and my son is heading to SDSU in the fall, and 6 years in a Prius is all I can handle). I want to start doing more extreme hikes with my dogs and cooler/longer mtn bike trips with my buddies. Been looking at all the full/mid-sized trucks, a number of SUVs, and even spec'd out a LR Defender 110 ($75k as I wanted it) during my exploration. The Outback WIlderness was always the "meh" option because it was nowhere near as good off road as the other vehicles I was researching and wasn't as "cool' or luxurious as the Defender on the pavement. But I keep coming back to it largely because of your videos and the fact that I don't want to spend $65-80k on a vehicle that won't be used heavily off road. I test drove a Wilderness about a week ago, and it convinced me that the OB Wilderness is what I will be buying before this desert season. I figure with the money I save over the other options, I can put on the wheels and tires I want, maybe a lift, a dog "cage" in the back, and also get a new KTM 690 Enduro (build it up the way my previous 690 was supposed to be done) and still come in well UNDER the cost of the Defender 110 and have a lot more fun. Love the channel, and really appreciate the great information you put out!

Great review.

thanks for this debating on picking up a widerness. Ive been in half ton and 3/4 ton trucks for a long time might try an outback. I'll prob miss a truck but we use to have a gti wagon and i loved it so much and if im being honest was much more practical than my f150. I've modded a lot of cars and trucks and appreciate ur honesty in the video! I think everyone is obsessed with the overlanding but in reality 90% of people driving Rubicon's should be driving sports.

Great video. I love mine. It’s never been off road (I know), but I love it. If I knew where to off road on the Northern Oregon coast where I live I’d try it, but I don’t.

I just brought home a 2024 Outback Wilderness. Had a 2021 Outback Premium loved it.

This was the perfect video for me. I recently ordered the 2024 OBW. I will be new to the "off-road/soft-road" community so it took a lot of thought as to what would be my best option. I currently have a golf r with an exhaust, so in a way I think road noise wouldn't be too much of an issue for me either. But I was wondering if getting a lift, tires, and wheels were really needed for what I'd likely do. Which will probably be soft-roading and maybe a few easy technical trails. Thank you for your honest review as I now know what to focus on with mods when I get the vehicle! (I'm also looking forward to that heated steering wheel as my hands are cold 90% of the time regardless of the season)

My wife owns a 2022, she loves it!! It has a turbo I love it !! 😊😊

I bought and use a VW Tiguan 2.0tdi 4motion. It's a 197bhp remapped to 246bhp. I wanted a full on 4x4 mitsubishi shogun but in reality I didn't need it. The worst terrain I drive on would be forestry rough heavy gravel road. I car camp and find this car is spot on for my needs. I've added a 2 inch lift to the front and an 1 1/2 in the rear. My next purchase will be a front skid plate this is definitely a must.

We live on a dirt road that is very poorly maintained by my township. We also have a trail to an earth cottage on our property. 10 years ago we were recently retired so got a Prius because we went to both coasts every year. Now, the Prius is capable of everything we want since I installed a lift kit. 2 inches. Everyone is amazed, so I can't expect that a Forester as our next car won't be able to do everything we ask of it. We do get snowed in. The mud is incredible at times, like Wyoming gumbo. At those times it is blazer or Tahoe time, but my wife is comfortable in the forrester and not those. Forrester will do more than you reasonably ask it to do just stock. If you "need" a 78 K5 blazer, you're probably going places for recreation. We just live here.

Excellent video. One thing I didn’t hear you mention regarding the limited off road capability compared to the Gx460 / 4Runner…is its capability in snow. I think it’s an even playing field for highway/ city/backroad snow and ice conditions. Throw on a good set of snow tires and the Outback is king!!

Boy, am I glad I subscribed to your channel Josh. I am confident because of all the other vehicles that you have owned and wheeled, that I’m getting a no nonsense review of the capabilities of the Subaru Outback. I owned a 2000 Nissan frontier for over 12 years and I loved every minute I drove it. I was only seriously off road maybe three to four times, but I jumped at any chance to drive it in the snow. Having said all that, what I did not like was the abysmal fuel economy, no matter what tires I tried. So my personal dream vehicle is a 4Runner or Rubicon, but I’m not thrilled about the cost per mile of either and seriously I’m not going to be doing any serious off roading if I’m honest. So back to the Subarus. Mild off road ing, great fuel economy, will probably end up driving it daily once my daily is kaput and plenty of aftermarket support should I need it. Lol, now all I have to do is get off the fence and leap. 👍

This is your best video yet! I'm all about practicality. We will be looking for a new car in the future and this video helps realign thoughts on a more subtle approach. We need a family car that will replace our current lethargic 3rd gen Outback 2.5. I like how comfortable it is, and how good it is on gas. But I still can't get over the fact that I spent over $5k in repairs due to faulty graphite coated head gaskets. That issue will happen again in about 90k miles or whenever. So, it's a live grenade waiting to go off whenever it feels like. I will not be spending that type of money on a 12 year old car again. The OBW or Outback onyx XT will be my vote for our next car.

i'm on the other end of the spectrum; 2001 Legacy GT Limited on 18" wheels and lowered on coilovers. Just over 150K miles and had to replace some major components (front CV axles, ball joints, outer tie rods, sway bar end links.. the passenger side needed a new wheel bearing and steering knuckle). The car has her faults but I love her so much

Thanks for sharing! You just gained a subscriber. Strongly considering the 2024 Outback Wilderness as long time Subaru owner. I have a 2017 Forester with Geolanders and a roof rack as it’s only mod. Power and especially the CVT “Protection modes” have hamper me several times. Sand and steep grades are bit challenging even on lower technical trails in the Tonto and Prescott NF in AZ. So from what I am hearing it sounds like a Outback Wilderness would be almost prefect especially since 85 to 90% of my driving is on road. Looking forwards to your 2024 review and build!

GOOD INFO. I have a 2024 outback wldrness on order aug2024 arrival🎉 U helped me order a ADF front skid plate, ill get a straight front bumper brush bar. Jeeps hardly ever go rock climbing sacrificing everything else, true outbacks have best of both worlds-i dont want to climb rocks and I would have a hard time finding those trails that the stock outback couldn't handle. Great video, concise, helpful.👍🏼

I just got a 2017 Subaru Outback touring and I love it n love my heated steeling wheel.! I want a wilderness one tho

Thanks for this review - I went all out with my Subaru Crosstrek 2023 - bumper guard, 3 skid plates, lift, suspension, paint protective film. Dropped 8 grand for that and regret it for exactly the reasons you said. Then I got back-ended, car written off and so now I have a replacement vehicle. Will go for the Crosstrrk Wilderness and go stealth like you said - minor mods and just see how it goes… You’re right tho - it really did look super cool after all those mods on the 2023…but gas mileage tanked. Spot on review - thanks!

great video

I love your honesty and candor in the video. I've owned several Subarus and currently have an Outback Wilderness. Generally, I love it... I think it looks great (interestingly, I get more comments on it than I did about my STI), it's as capable as I need it to be, and it's reliable. The only two things I dislike about it are the infotainment system (So. Very. Sluggish.) and the CVT (or, perhaps, it's more about the throttle mapping). It seems so "spongy" in full auto, but in "manual" mode, it reacts a bit better. I'd love it if Subaru had an S/I mode on it like on most of their other models. Otherwise, though, it's a great vehicle.

I have an crosstrek. Wilderness, loaded. The all cash deal made it half the cost of a decent ram 4x. I’m not sure of the other models but the new low end torque will blow your mind. I looked at the Obw but the smaller rig is just perfect. I have an og sportsmobile 2004 4x4 with 100k. Bullet proofed the killer aluminess front bumper with storage. That is a beast. East’s sprinters in wind and off-road. My friends 96 civic could go where his sprinter barely could. Plus the cost of a sprinter in sportsmobile trim is a hard no for me. $125k ? That’s a tough pill.

Got about 60k miles in a year or so of owning the vehicle and its been incredible. I sadly had to put all seasons on in a pinch but they still have been handling the trails I go down about 90% as well as before but the onroad feel has also been improved by about as much. Upgrade wise I plan on getting a grill guard to hopefully save myself from deer and some underbody protection since the skid plates slightly insufficient. If anyone has tuned it let me know as Im considering that since a slight boost in power would make it perfect imo.

I had one through Covid… put about 40k miles on it in a year. Super comfortable on long trips. Great review… and appreciate the honesty. I put meaty tires on my defender and completely destroyed the ride quality.

Great vid, I wasn't aware that modding is such a strain on the gas/mileage

thanks for the honest review....I'm looking into a CrossTrec for 2024.

I have a 2022 Colorado Z71 and I am averaging 16mpg and I don't drive it hard at all. For that and a few other reasons, I am really considering getting one of these Wilderness models.

I went from a 2003 Yukon XL - 2wheel drive, to a 2018 Subaru Forester. I drove it across America and back. When I got it, I purchased the 10 year 120K mile warrantee. I'm at 52K now and I didn't realize that I would have to pay $1000 to $1500 on the 60k maintenance, which is a spark plug change. That was a sticker shock. Next time I'll see if I can get a better package. I am very light on the brakes. I didn't have to change my brake pads on my Yukon XL for 9 years, and that was with a trailer for half of the time. So for me to have to change out my rear brakes at 3 mm with the rotors needing turning kinda sucks. I did go ahead and put new rotors on. but to eat rotors at 53K with a light foot sucks. Looking ahead, as soon as I pay this off, I will be giving this to my grandson and buying the wilderness. I don't know which would be better, wait for the 2024 or buy the 2023, which gets 6 less miles to the gallon than my 2018. I'm getting the Wilderness for 2 reasons, I like that model of Subie and it can tow more. Looking at a small trailer to tow. This package is way cheaper than a New Life Van and a build out.

Great solid review. Thank you. Btw.. What make model is your tear drop trailer?

The first thing you should do even before tires is get appropriately rated recovery points!!!! Not just that eyebolt that comes with your car. sooner or later you will want to be pulled out or help some one else get pulled out. Make it easy on the person coming to help up and decrease potential body damage by getting good solid recovery points!!!!!

Cool hat. I need to know what brand is it please ? Also great video

Hi Josh, thank you so much for your comments on the OW. I'm about to get mine this month. may I know if you experienced any windshield cracking? I've heard that it's very common on Subarus with eye sight to have windshield cracks. and I'm a little worried.

Really great car!❤

Just got my 2024 OBW yesterday. Already dreaming of the places I am going to go with it! I'm in Utah if you find yourself in Moab again soon.

I wasn’t into Subarus in till I got a Forester 1998 and this Outback has become my dream car, I been into Toyotas and Hondas but Subaru it’s just different.

Love my Wilderness

Excellent analysis. Harkens back to that pivotal Outside Magazine online article urging Subie Outback and Crosstrek drivers to temper their enthusiasm to excessively mod these vehicles. Paraphrased: Put the roof rack basket on when you need to use it and then take it off when you don't need it. Use Falken Wild Peaks on stock 17' wheels in lieu of heavier and noisy BFG KO2s on 15 inch wheels. Sage advice.

OBW... DOWN TO 17 MPG!!! While not an off-road vehicle, my 2022 Winnebago Solis RV (RAM 1500) gets over 18 mpg highway, and over 15 mpg around town. With the Solis RV I have a 4-season vehicle that has all the amenities needed. Can tow up to 3,500 lbs.

I think there's quite a few owners who don't realize that it wasn't that long ago that AWD vehicles, especially Subaru's, only averaged 21/22 mpg with highway driving if you were lucky. It's only in recent years that Subaru has some how magically gotten high-for-AWD vehicle mpg's with their technology. And considering that it's full realtime AWD and not one of those power transfer systems like many other manufacturers...of which those vehicles have even LESS mpg than the Subaru! The advertised 26hwy/21cty for a 260hp AWD SUV is REALLY good for what it is! About the 2024 model, I was JAZZED to see they finally added the Harmon Kardon system. I always felt let down that I could practically get everything I wanted on the OBW, but I couldn't get the stereo. Whereas if I bought a Forester Wilderness, I could add it to that. I have the HK on my 2020 Crosstrek Limited and I'm no audiophile, but I like having it considering how much time I spend in my vehicle. Makes it a place I like to be

forget everything else! i'm getting one ('24) in the next 4-5 months and i'm going to "pimp" mine out for groceries, and people will say... "DAMN"!

Storm chasing in a 2024 wilderness, perfect! If only we could get that model in the UK.

Getting ready to modify a 2019 OB 3.6R for overlanding.

Interesting, very informative video. I am based in the UK, we can't get this, sadly. I have been interested in an Outback or Forester. The Forester is popular with outdoor people, living and working on farms or having horses. We can get the standard Outback, but from what I have seen and read, it's not so popular. I would be keen to drive to Sierra Nevada as my wife is Spanish and we have a family home there. To add one last point, gas... petrol, diesel is expensive 😯

I know I am late to seething video but you are so true I have a stock outback and it's great it does amazing I have wanted to get a new plate but it's for the reason that I think the stock one sucks I have had to replace it like 3 tines before I said let's go with rallytech but I think that is all that I will ever do to the car the suspension is great I don't think I needmore the only othere thing I would get is rock sliders but where live there are alot of rocks so I completely agree the outback is great in stock a few changes on your end will make such a small difference but not to much but my changes are just so I don't kill the gas mileage but overall I love the car and for what I do it's amazing learned my lesson a dew time with what it can and can't do but it's great with out and mods

Though to correct you. Even modified Jeeps and 4runners will get between 15-25 mpg doing anything on road or on light trails. Which is the benefit of vehicles of that size and tire size they dont see lighter off roading environments as different from a paved road. Where as any sedan, suv, crossover does and will consume fuel accordingly.

I was thinking about a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness but, I think you've convinced me. Look forward to your 2024 build. What is your take on the difference of the 2 models?

Subie family here and grew up with em as far back as 80s.... 06 STI and youngest daughter 05 Impreza wagon. She wants a new Crosstrek, but I personally tell her no with no manuals and CVT only...

Thanks for your video. I’m curious when you get your 2024 OBW, what colour will it be? I keep flip flopping between white or the dark grey! It’s also gorgeous in geyser blue or black . Black always looks good but I’m trying to avoid it.

I'm definitely just buying a bumper from the 2024 outback wilderness and swapping it onto my 2023. 😅

THE BEST "MOD" IS YOUR COMMON SENSE

Great video! Question about the skid plate that comes stock: Keep it and add a couple more, or ditch it and add all new ones? Some people say the stock one is mediocre.

How tall are you? That's a factor that's infrequently mentioned. I drive with mirrors after driving a truck for 30 yrs so packing it to the ceiling's not an issue.

Yeah I judge storage space with the seats up and still able to use the cargo cover. That is a big deal for me. Storage with seats down is secondary. Wheel set up alone can kill your mpg. I have a 2001 Yukon Xl that I slapped some larger rims and tires on and I lost about 5 miles per gallon. My tank is about 32 gallons. So I basically lost about 150 miles per tank. 😥

It is what it is...a capable off road comfortable daily driver

I own the same 1 year, mileage 40k. In the whole, the car is wonderful, but there are nuances. I found small rust points on the rear sills. I have a white one, so that’s why it caught my eye. And also the media system is terribly glitchy. I'm also wildly pissed off by the ventilation system diffusers, set them up so that the air blows into the area I need, it's just a pain in the ass!

You’ve probably got your 2024 by now and maybe modified tires, however I swapped out my stock tires on my 2020 Chevy 2500 LT gas version 6.6L for a sleeper of a tire. It is about 90% as quiet and soft riding as the Michelin Defender M/S tires were. And the tire is…. The Firestone Destination XT. As far as fuel efficiency penalty, it’s maybe 1/2 mpg difference, but for arguments sake let’s stretch to 1 mpg. FYI, consider it. I hope to (plan) to purchase an Outback and if not their top end regular model, the Wilderness; we like heated steering wheels here north of the 49th parallel, me being at the 58th in Alberta.

stock is sounding pretty sweet

I wish I could afford one of these. This is my choice in my next vehicle, whenever I can get the money for it. I don’t need to go completely off road like maybe a Jeep. I want something to tow my aluminum boat and go fishing and basically go outdoors. Not planning on going serious overland stuff.

i feel like the rearview mirror visibility loading limitation could be easily resolved by manufacturers installing rear cameras/rear view mirror replacements. if the uhaul vans have them, why not more?

32k miles in 12 months. Towing a trailer 30% of that. Love my OBW

I just hit 1000 miles on my 23 outback wilderness and am thinking of just doing a easy 1 inch lift from ADF or another brand using the factory suspensions. A cheaper route but I want to drive my outback how it is for the rest of the year to see if I really need that extra inch lift. Probably not up here in MN xD.

I wish the wilderness came with the option for the Napa leather touring seats. I currently drive a '12 JK Rubicon, but the wife want to replace her Ford Exploder. She loves the Outback after I talked her into looking at one. Now it's just deciding the wilderness vs the touring XT. BTW, my Jeep gets 8-10mph with the Magnuson Supercharger :(