2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Test Drive Video Review

By Staff Posted on June 15, 2022

The Outback is quite affordable, particularly considering the space on offer; the Outback is not a small vehicle. Most of the safety features come standard on the base model as well, so the entry point for the line-up offers a lot of value for the money. Subaru offers a ton of options and luxury features on the Outback, so for those who want a more upscale experience, there are versions of the vehicle that can provide such a thing.

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2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Test Drive Video Review

The Forester caters to an increasingly more eco-conscious customer base rather than the traditional on-the-go small SUV consumer. Even so, the Forester still possesses the ability to keep up when the road gets rough and road conditions demand performance. Styling remains sharp and modern-- it's still clearly the Forester from front to back, but with new styling touches to the headlamps, facias, and grille. There is only one engine available on the Forester, a direct injection, 2.5L high compression 4-cylinder engine that makes 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque while achieving 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. This allows the car to have decent power, while remaining competitive in fuel economy for its class. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Forester is available in five trim levels -- Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring. Standard features on the base trim include EyeSight driver assists, LED headlights, automatic start/stop functionality, automatic dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, a 7-inch infotainment system fitted with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a USB port. The Forester Premium adds 17-inch alloy wheels, hill descent control, a panoramic moonroof, roof rails, a rear spoiler, a 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, satellite radio, 4 USB ports, a leather wrapped steering wheel, reclining rear seats and rear A/C vents. Heading up to the Forester Sport adds 19-inch alloy wheels, paddle shifters, heated side mirrors, LED fog lights, 11.6-inch touchscreen, mobile hotspot, and wireless connectivity and device charging. The Limited trim adds a power liftgate, integrated turn signals in the side mirrors, and 18-inch wheels. The Touring trim sits at the top of the lineup and adds a video-feed rear-view mirror, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, driver seat memory, an 11-speaker sound system, voice activated navigation, an unresponsive driver assist system, and a surround view camera system. Safety features across the lineup include active lane departure, forward collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection and a driver attention alert. The Sport, Limited and Touring trims also add blind spot warning, and rear collision warning.

2022 Subaru WRX Test Drive Video Review

The Subaru WRX is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine, it produces 271 horsepower, which is fed to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed CVT transmission. The WRX comes in five trims: Standard, Premium, Limited, GT and TR. Standard WRX models come with 17-inch wheels and a 11.6-inch multimedia touchscreen infotainment system, which features HD Radio, smartphone integration, 2USB ports, six speakers and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and audio streaming. Automatic climate control, rear backup camera, tilt/telescopic steering, full power accessories and cloth sport bucket front seats with driver's 6-way manual adjustability round out the base features. The WRX Premium comes equipped with 18-inch wheels, heated front seats and mirrors, LED fog lamps and a rear spoiler. Limited trim includes everything from the Premium trim as well as a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, power glass moonroof and LED headlights. Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology is available on the WRX Limited and includes active safety features like adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking and lane departure warning. The GT trim adds an 11-speaker sound system, integrated navigation system, adaptive cruise control, remote engine start, head-up display, an active lane departure system, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, pedestrian detection and a driver attention alert. The TR trim features painted calipers, larger cross drilled brakes, 19-inch wheels, sport bucket front seats, 8-way power seats, a premium 11-speaker sound system, and 4 USB ports. Safety features include big anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control, a host of airbags, and the confidence of Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel drive system.

2020 Subaru Legacy Test Drive Video Review

The Subaru Legacy is powered by one of two engine choices. The base engine is a 182 horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder "boxer" engine, with the pistons arranged so that they are parallel to the ground, rather than perpendicular to it like in a traditional inline engine. This means a lower center of gravity and again, better vehicle handling without any compromise in ride quality. The optional engine is also a 4-cylinder "boxer," this one with slightly less displacement at 2.4L. However, it does have a turbocharger and thus makes 260 horsepower. Subaru uses a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to send power to all-four wheels. Unlike a traditional automatic, the CVT transmission does not have set gears and is instead able to vary gear ratios on the fly, helping to offset the fuel economy penalty that comes with all-wheel drive. The 2025 Legacy is rated at 35 mpg highway and 27 mpg city with the base engine and 32 mpg highway and 23 mpg city with the turbocharged option. There are five trim levels for the 2025 Subaru Legacy, Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring XT. Standard features on the base Legacy include 17-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, keyless entry, dual front USB inputs, eight cup holders and Subaru's STARLINK multimedia system displayed through a 7.0-inch screen. Interesting safety features that come standard on the base Legacy include automatic high beams, a rearview camera, pre-collision braking, lane departure and sway warning, a lane keep assist function and forward collision mitigation. Premium trim adds nicer 17-inch alloy wheels, body colored heated side mirrors, a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a nicer stereo and a bigger 11.6-inch screen in the center console. The Sport trim comes with 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights, integrated turn signals in the side mirrors, a trunk spoiler and cloth upholstery with contrasting stitching. Limited models begin to knock on luxury car territory, offering leather trimmed seating surfaces, power adjustable front seats, heated outboard rear seats, blind-spot detection and rear cross traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a 576-watt-equivalent Harman Kardon premium sound system with 12 speakers. Top of the line Touring models get auto-folding side mirrors, ventilated front seats, and leather upholstery. Standard safety features include 8 airbags, active lane departure, forward collision mitigation, a driver attention alert and front pedestrian detection while the Limited, Sport and Touring XT trims add blind spot warning, rear collision mitigation and an active driver attention monitor.

2022 Subaru BRZ Test Drive Video Review

The 2025 Subaru BRZ comes in Premium, Limited, Series.Purple and tS trim levels. The BRZ is powered by a 2.4L flat 4-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Both transmissions come with a mechanical limited-slip differential. The BRZ includes a standard feature set than might be expected in a sports car at this price. An 8-inch touchscreen interface stereo takes center stage. It features Bluetooth, iPod integration, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM and smartphone app integration. Power windows, locks and heated mirrors are also included. The shift knob, steering wheel and parking brake lever are leather-trimmed and dual-zone climate control also come standard. The BRZ rides low, with an overall height is just 51.6 inches. But as Subaru tells us, there is enough extra headroom inside to accommodate the driver's racing helmet. Rear seatbacks flip forward to open up a trunk pass-through, and while the 6.9-inch-cubic-foot trunk is small, it's shaped well enough for two standard golf bags, a couple of small weekend bags or, as Subaru notes, four race-tire-shod wheels for track day. Performance is the BRZ's true focus. Built on a rear-wheel-drive platform and designed to ride lean and low, the BRZ weighs only 2,800 pounds and has one of the lowest centers of gravity of any production car. Power is provided by a Subaru 2.0L horizontally opposed "boxer" 4-cylinder engine fitted with direct injection. 228 is plenty of horsepower, but unlike other rear-wheel drive sports cars available, it isn't exactly neck-snapping. But to evaluate the BRZ only by its horsepower numbers is to miss the true design purpose of the BRZ. The lightweight chassis, the rev-happy boxer engine, the relatively narrow 215/45R17 tires and the limited-slip differential all work together to make the BRZ some of the most fun available at the price. The handling is nimble, the steering quick and the engine note intoxicating. While Subaru clearly intended it to be a tail-happy weekend track racer, it shines in daily driving, with all the modern comfort features and strong fuel economy numbers. The new tS trim includes painted front and rear calipers, larger brakes, black exterior accents, heated front seats, 8-speakers, navigation, rear parking sensors, blind spot warning, and rear collision warning. Despite the BRZ's performance focus and attention to weight savings, there's no sign of any compromise in safety. In addition to stability control, all BRZ models include front side airbags, side-curtain bags, and anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist.