Your reviews helped me decide my next vehicle and yesterday I purchased the 2020 onyx "lifted wagon". Keep up the good work!

Hi Joe--I have watched a number of your videos but have never left a comment before, but I just wanted to let you know that I think you do such a great job. You have a wonderful blend of enthusiasm balanced with really good information that we all need to know about a vehicle. Best of all, you are not a fan boy, and if there flaws to be pointed out, you have no problem going there. Keep up the great work--you are doing great and providing a wonderful service. I cannot imagine how much time and effort it must take to put these out, but thank you for all you do--it is greatly appreciated!

Thanks Joe, for a great review of the Subaru Onyx. Would really like to see you test drive & review the Touring XT as that is what I’m thinking about for my next ride. Really enjoy your KZfaq channel, very informative and humorous at the same time. Thanks, A California fan.

Loving that infotainment center. I have a 2019 RAV4 adventure and would have LOVED if Toyota had gone with something like this. Way to hit it out of the park Subaru ✌🏽

Love Outback's and love your reviews.

Great job, Joe, Tom and everyone at Raiti's. Wow.. love the car... It's a WRX STI for the family!

I love how you “measure” the little compartments by using candy/chocolate bars as references. 💪👌

Ordered this exact car 2 weeks ago. I can't tell you how excited I am. I will enjoy it through you haha! I think it drove like a champ, I was so impressed! Awesome video

Joe your love for Subarus is just unbelievable

Picked up a 2020 Onyx XT and could not be happier, really looking forward to the 2021 WRX to sit next to the XT. Great review as always!

Rati, I have been following news of thr Onyx from reviewers for a while. You captured most of the features of the Subaru with intelligent analysis (for the most part). Great dealer lot review, but left me wanting more off road footage and commentary.

Raiti, Bro, you really know how to review vehicles!!! Superb ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!! I can't WAIT to get my ONYX XT Edition Outback!!!!!

Joe, bought one today, love it so far. Autumn Green Metallic with the Blackout rims, badging, and trim....stoked! Great review as always, keep up the great work!

Very beautiful!! I was never a fan of white, but when I turned into a Subaru owner I just love their white. The Onyx Edition would be the one I would select. And the XT is awesome for the Outback!! Great review Joe and awesome camera work Tom!!!

Bought one yesterday!!! I have owned 4 Subbies and have 2 now.. my other car is a legacy 2.5 GT Wagon

Subaru has definitely come a long way, never fails to impress in my opinion

The channel is really taking off Joe, I can’t believe you are pumping out content this fast. Keep up the good work man 👍

Very nice presentation on the Subaru Onyx, Joe. Obviously, there is a uniquely marvelous product to work with in the Subaru Onyx XT. However, if you were presenting a 1957 DeSoto, you would do it just as well. Your heart and mind are in your work, and we (your subscribers) are loyal and grateful not just for the technical aspects of your videos, but so much more importantly for the comfort which you give to us. You, in reality, are presenting us with a gentle and powerful humanity. This is something you may not even realize, but your subscribers get it. Switching our thoughts from the news, work and stresses of the day to viewing Raiti's Rides is soothing, fun and peacefully entertaining. When you tell us which nook or cranny to place our Reese's peanut butter cups into, it makes us feel good (We know you do not eat junk food, but that's not the point. Many of us don't, either. It is kind of a comfy cuddle.) Please keep sharing your thoughts with us. We, your subscribers, are better for it. What you do has powerful impact far beyond the fun and interesting information. This is something your subscribers understand- even those who verbalize disagreement about your conclusions. The technical things are fun. It is you who we need. Not everyone always agreed with Garrison Keillor or Paul Harvey. But "A Prairie Home Companion" and :The Rest of the Story" were hugely important comforts in millions of American's lives. So it is with Raiti's rides. Thank you, Joe. Robert Henry, M.D.

Looking at the Touring trim. Great review.

I’m liking the Outback, especially with the turbo. Subaru really paid attention to detail with the new version. Nice review Joe! Thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸 * according to Subaru’s website, the Onyx Edition doesn’t come with leather seats. It’s Star Tex water repellent material.

Hey Joe- Luckily very friendly with my dealer so I got to test drive the Touring XT just for the sake of it and very much enjoyed that post 2800 RPM acceleration👍🏼 You’re definitely onto something using candy bars as a unit of measure for storage spots😜 Love it👌🏼 and I have the Dental bills to prove it😆

Amazing what the Outback has become.

The new fog lights look way better! Love all the additional cladding. Finishes off the rugged look ❤❤

Your channel is the best channel I've ever seen. u are very active very profesional very friendly and I very enjoy ure channel. you must have milion subscriber in this channel👍🏻you deserve it.

The silver on this trim looks sick 👌

Joe, nice meeting you today at Reeves Motor Sports! Its funny, I believe that the Outback in this video is the one I purchased from Reeves. Awesome car, I love it!

Hi Joe, Just an FYI on the Outback. The Cross bars are built in and fold across the roof rack system as standard on all trims. Keep up the great work. JK

Personally it's a fantastic looking car & the whole 9 yards. Man every time u upload a Subaru on beloved Raitis Rides ❤ I always look back in my mind about the 2020 Subaru WRX STI World Rally Blue with those menacing Rims 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤. Would love to see a 2020 Subaru Impreza 1 day. Thanks Joe.

Joe, great review as always. I really value your opinion on how you feel the car handles. I've been looking and test driving vehicles to replace my '18 WRX so I can go explore, road trip & camp with my wife, son & Malinois. Forester, RAV4 TRD, 4Runner TRD Off Road, Outback XT. I think this Outback just moved into first place. Your thoughts?

Completely agree regarding the steering feedback on the Outback in both the previous gen (2017) and the current gen (2020+). They are really tight cars for being a lifted wagon. I wonder about the breathability of the sportex material during the warmer months. It seems like a great option for active folks, but it could be hot as heck and a sweaty experience.

Still driving a 97 Outback Legacy. 185K miles. I will only drive a Subaru. :) But wow! The interior is GREAT. I especially love the 2020 Legacy Interior (higher trim, I think). I love Reese's Cups, so a few king size candies, would be perfect! Lol

My dad just got the new car and I strongly recommend this car it is so nice on the inside and it drives super nice

It would be awesome if you do indoor noise test with devices made for this or even with smartphone. Its easier to compare cars with decibels.

Great review and informative. A small thing but it is actually eight simulated gears not seven, upped it a gear from last year.

Omfg your food references are so funny, great review once again

sorry Joe, i just now saw this video! This new Outback is amazing! Subaru did an amazing job with this refresh.

I like that front cubby. Convenient for carrying papers for work

Great video with good info! If you could do a 2020 White Legacy Sport that would be awesome!

your video is directly on point ,but when and how much will we get one in Ghana

Great review!👍 I'm not sure if I should go for a family suv or this Outback. I really like the lifted wagon idea, but I'm wondering if its as good for going long trips and carrying lots of stuff than a midsize suv.

Joe is the real deal, he reads his fans comment (mine for the Outback) and executing them

My wife turned it down. She was thinking of trading her ForesterXT but didn't see enough to make her want a new one. Interior seems pretty much the same as my 2016 Outback other than the the big screen. When you open the back door, it sure seems smaller than the Forester although on paper is supposed to be bigger. They put the Crosstrek taillights on the back but the only real improvement that I noticed was a lot less body roll on sharp curves. As for power, she said it seemed close to her ForesterXT but not faster.

I just replaced my 2016 3.6R Outback with a 2020 Touring XT. What a huge difference in ride quality and road noise. There were some exterior items I didn’t care for (e.g. chrome roof racks and side mirrors,) but those things have been mitigated with replacement parts. I even changed out the grille for the Onyx version. If you’ve been thinking of buying a Subaru, stop by your dealer and test drive one.

Great vehicle! I been looking into this car for a few months. I can't make up my mind between this wagon and the Santa Fe.

Man i like this trim!

Ricardo Juliet An hour after watching this review I test drove an XT Limited (no Onyx XT in stock). The engine performance was very strong, with a wide power spread. I was really surprised! It was also the first CVT I ever drove, and it never did anything to draw my attention...it was quite seamless. I REALLY liked the angle-adjustable headrests, a massive upgrade from ones that are fixed at a forward angle and become a massive pain in the neck on long drives! Another nice feature: the salesman said the Onyx XT has a full-size spare tire with an alloy rim matching what's on that car. How cool is that? The 18.5 gallon fuel tank is generous, too. A really really nice car, it has me thinking...

Hi Joe, another reviewer thought the ascent cornered better than the outback XT, have you driven the ascent?

Joe, I have 2 questions. I have been reading reviews on Subaru’s 2005 (?) turbo charged engine and they have not been very popular. Is their new turbo charged engine any better? Second in your opinion what (if any) are the benifts of the push button ignition vs. keyed?

It's a nice looking vehicle like your content RR !

We bought one the other day...a left over 2020 Onyx...will check out all the nuances as we travel. Thanks.

This machine is beauty.

The newer fog lights are toward the outside of the bumper giving the look to be wider compared to a traditional round headlight

Hi Joe, Another awesome review. I would like your opinion. I'm thinking about selling my '18 WRX and getting either a Forester or Outback XT. I had a '17 Forester XT I unfortunately totalled. I would use it as a daily for myself and a 60 lb. obedient Belgian Malinois to commute to my veterinary clinic. I like to go camping, hiking, ski and would like to explore more off-road, not rock crawling. I live in hot AZ and have been exploring northern Arizona to enjoy the cooler climate. I have a wife, son & dog that would join me. I was thinking Outback XT Onyx or Forester. Possibly looking at an RDX A-spec. All things considered, i.e., value, reliability, mpg, practicality, etc, what would you highly recommend?

Joe, I like the newly designed LED foglights. The older circle ones are outdated.

Love it!!!!

There we go Joe this time I heard the mpg's that good coz no matter how fence a car can b it's very important for us know alot of details concerning that car good job man

I agree that Subaru should've blacked out the window trim to match the Onyx blacked out theme. It's mismatched with that chrome. I'm gonna wait 2 yrs to get a pre-owned one.

Forrester XT and Outback XT would be dope.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy? “Out Back” of the Outback, Twinkies, square carmel, 😂 🤣. Joe’s stand up hour. 😆

How's the handling for these? Is it sporty or comfy?

how does the power feel compared to Volvo v60 cross-country?

At that price, they really should have offered the Harman Kardon option with the navigation.

Beautiful

The Outback should have the same large moonroof as the Forester and all Outbacks should have the deep mud and snow, not just the Onyx addition.

The fog lights are....👍👍

Nice video. Subaru has nice color options for Crosstrek. However, color options for Outback are very poor. Perhaps they will consider adding fun color especially for Onyx XT ?

Instead of Twinkies or King sized Snickers... what about some Sonic chili dogs? haha! I noticed on this video that you said this Outback is your personal favorite. I got to test drive one and the turbo/ecu could use a bit of a tune. Hopefully Cobb Tuning does something so we can take advantage of it all!

We need wagons again

To me, the XT stands for Xtra Terrain + is AT4X on the GMC CANYON AT4X stands for All Terrain 4 Xtra? Anyways, what's the price point for a SUBARU OUTBACK XT ONYX Edition no matter where I go, I ALWAYS see the SUBARU OUTBACK AWD. Does the SUBARU OUTBACK XT Onyx edition have an AWD system?

Missed that the crossbars are there which is unique to the outback line. Forgot to mention that the rear seats recline. Otherwise nice review.

What about the quality of the stereo?

At least Subaru is doing differently on their SUVs than the other SUV dealerships

Are all the lights LED?

MSRP is 34.5k my local dealership asking 39k with no added options overpriced is BS

Nice review. The rear lights look like crab claws to me. Its starting to grow on me along with C Headlights lights on other vehicles.

Why on the ONYX XT on the SUBARU OUTBACK not blacked out and some are blacked out why is that, Joe?

Just snagged one today from Subaru of Kennesaw, GA.!

Great channel show the manual version

Wish Subaru would redesign their emblem, it would be perfect.

I purchased a new Outback in 2017. It had RAB and many other electrical problems from the start. I had it in the shop 10 times for repair. Went a total of 42 days without my car. It was a Lemon. Had to have it towed into the dealer no less than four times. Even the district service manager told me to contact Subaru Customer service to get a full refund, as they could not figure out what is wrong with the car. After months of being given the run around, Subaru customer service did not refund my money as they should have. I traded my car in, still under warranty, still not fixed. I lost over $14,000 because Subaru does not stand behind their cars. Toyota is looking better all the time.

Hey Raiti, The leather isn’t leather it’s actually what dive suit gear is made out of, To prevent mud,water,etc for easy clean up

I live in the northeast where you see outbacks coming and going. I have yet to see any XT's either Outbacks or Legacys on the road. Not one single one

loving this vehicle and the fact its a raised wagon. l miss my 2003 Volvo XC 70. Good times....and Ford Explorer thats how you do an infotainment system...not that outrageous tablet on the dash Tesla type failed attempt.

Earlier Outbacks did look more like wagons. The new Outback definitely looks more like a crossover.

Nice lil tray for your *WEED*

I'm thinking about getting one. I have a question though. Does it have that automatic turn off when at a stop? I heard you can turn it off but need to do it everytime you start the car.

Wonder if a worked version of this engine will end up in the 2021 STI....hmmm

How's the seats? Looks like it might be hot in Florida summers.

Looks pretty. It’s not too bad. Weird I’m actually saying this.

Yeah, I'm 99.2% for the fog LED lights

Be honest...is the motor good enough to where you can forget that it's a CVT? Drives me crazy when such good cars are stuck with CVTs, however it's a reality we live in now...

Call it generic, boring, not exciting or whatever you want to, but there is no denying the fit and finish of this new Outback, Forester and the new Legacy outweighs pretty much any other vehicle in their respective class, including Camry and RAV-4. Yes I just said that. Not a single cheap end, no loose knots and rubbers. Really great build quality.

Get a Touring XT, buy a set of black wheels and a black front grill, BOOM

I like the size of the old outback for like 2000. Seems taller here idk

Price? For the onyx?

StarTex upholstery. No leather. But it's nice enough to fool anyone, even a pro like you!

With the recent Subaru Crosstreks and foresters recalls, should we be concerned about Outback models too? I really want to buy my wife a Subaru but need something reliable for our newborn.

I personally think the outback and forester are the REAL SUVs. Sport utility vehicle. What’s more sport utility then a Subaru?

yo have you done a review on a 2019 golf gti? My 2018 civic si is complete trash and im looking into a golf gti

I couldn’t go with a turbo engine. So the only Subaru I would consider or other wagon is the 2014 Outback with the 3.6 and the 5 speed auto or the 2014 Honda Accord Crosstour. I want more cargo capacity without the SUV stupidity.