Subaru X-Mode Winter Snow Test

Subaru X-Mode Winter Snow Test - Outback Onyx XT

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How well does Subaru's Dual X-Mode system work in winter, snowy, off-road conditions? In this video we take a look at the Dual-Function X-Mode System in the 2020/21 Subaru Outback Onyx XT. How it works and when to use it. We then put it to the test in fresh show; first with all-season stock tires and then with Vredestein Wintrac Pro Winter Tires.
#subaru #snowdriving #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Stock Tires Tested with X-Mode
09:53 - Vredestein Wintrac Pro Winter Tires with X-Mode
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@tubemember21 3 жыл бұрын

Bro the fact that the outback made it that far on those concrete block all-seasons is impressive in itself.

@normt430 3 жыл бұрын

Those stock tire won't last much longer than 20K miles. Our 2012 Forester was on the wear bars about then.

@Doc1855 9 ай бұрын

We got 25K miles on our factory tires and they still had tread left. Wee seldom take our Subie’s off road. So when the factory tires had to be replaced we had Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires installed on both our Outback and Forester. They’re Awesome tires for year round use. They’re great on dry, wet, slush, and snow covered roads. They’re a quiet tire and they don’t cut down on the fuel economy. We get 5-7 feet of snow every winter here in a very mountainous area of north central WA state. We live 5 miles from town on a private road that we have to plow and maintain ourselves. We like the tires so much that I told my brother about them. They live in very rainy Portland Oregon. He laughed and told me that they already have them on their Outback. Last year I told both of my brother and sister in laws about the Cross Climate 2 tires. One of them we’re needing tires so they bought them for their Outback as well. They too love them, so they too recommended them to the other brother and sister in law. This spring they put them on their Outback and love them. They live in Montana and get as much snow as we do. The Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires are Not designed for off roads, but are great for paved roads or logging roads.

@luc832 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a crew that does a snow test with winter tires. I'm sick of all the reviewers who try to dog a vehicle because it wouldn't complete their test on half worn out all seasons. Good job guys.

@ronh2660 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!

@jicalzad 3 жыл бұрын

True, but i still like to see performance on average, all-seasons to see its limitations because majority of drivers don't necessarily keep a stock set of winter tires available.

@123456789billybobjoe 3 жыл бұрын

It's because they're not their cars to modify... They're press fleet cars that belong to the manufacturers.

@darkjord5823 3 жыл бұрын

@@123456789billybobjoe ok? then don't review it

@123456789billybobjoe 3 жыл бұрын

@@darkjord5823 I think subscribers on KZfaq would rather see A review rather than NO review

@MrDamonLeBeouf 3 жыл бұрын

youre a boss for changing wheels / tires on an icy road to make a youtube vid.

@Rainproof1 3 жыл бұрын

As a 2020 Onyx owner, this is the video I've been waiting for! Really a great job on your part.

@Prophetli 3 жыл бұрын

he's not. there should be winter tires on it from the beginning...it's winter.

@KeenxLimit 3 жыл бұрын

@@Prophetli Literally no cars are sold with winter tires on and the average car purchaser won't sink in $850 for a set of nokians on a brand new car.

@Prophetli 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeenxLimit okay. around where I live, pretty much everyone gets his new car with two sets of wheels (not just tires).

@Endurorodzndubz 3 жыл бұрын

@@KeenxLimit where i live it is the law to have winter tires on, with big fines if you don't

@EZ_shop 3 жыл бұрын

Do we like these videos? Are you kidding?! This is good stuff!

@Mamo878 3 жыл бұрын

Some would even say _great_ stuff!

@therealcool1144 3 жыл бұрын

You're the only one that does this kinds of tests, it helps consumers a lot when making a purchasing decision. Thank you for making these videos!

@submissions72 3 жыл бұрын

It's not really hard, if you live anywhere it snows you buy a Subaru. Simple.

@OutdoorFun01 3 жыл бұрын

Here ya go ;) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5Ziorli16nXk4k.html

@B01 3 жыл бұрын

@@submissions72 *and snow tires lol but the OG saying is:"we don't shovel, we buy Subarus"

@raphaelsanchez4797 Жыл бұрын

I always give you a presumptive thumbs up. It's easy to see how hard you work to provide us with realistic off-road capabilities instead of manufacturer mumbo jumbo. Thanks for all of your efforts.

@bertrandls 3 жыл бұрын

This kind of video is addictive! Thanks for changing the tires. The difference is huge with winter tires! Happy Christmas to everyone.

@metaleg23 3 жыл бұрын

Bought my Forester Sport after watching your videos. All these follow up videos just confirm I made the right choice by getting a Subie

@deraerman5731 3 жыл бұрын

Friends! I'm from Siberia. Sorry for my English! We have a winter with snow from October to May .In one night, snow can fall knee-deep(50 centimeters). And if it snows for 4 days without stopping, then it's hard for the car to go. And we all drive only on Winter wheels. Not what all-season is not suitable for snow and ice. Only winter tires can drive through the snow. And only the rubber should be lowered from the usual pressure of 2.1 to 0.7 psi . Then the car does not fall into the snow and there is more traction for the tire.All good roads! With love from Russia, Novosibirsk city!

@LoveMyZJ 3 жыл бұрын

I had my first experience with x-mode last weekend. My Subaru is a '21 Crosstrek Premium with General Grabber ATX all-terrain tires on 15" wheels. I was taking a scenic drive to a fairly remote reservoir I've been to before, to check out the scenery. The road was only plowed to a certain point, but snowmobiles had packed the snow down so much that it LOOKED plowed... I made it about 100ft before the car started to slide and sink. By the time I stopped as the road started to drop down, the car had sunk in snow up to the rocker panels, the right front a little more so. A gentle attempt to back up made the back of the car sink more as soon as the wheels rotated. There was a hill to the left and a steep drop to the right, so I couldn't turn around. My heart sank. I got out, kicked snow away from the path of the wheels, got back in the car and turned on x-mode. After pulling forward a few inches RIGHT before the tires wanted to slip, and backing up a couple feet, again, before slippage, then pulling forward again to pack some tracks, the car backed up with no drama at all; x-mode smoothed out the throttle applications and kept the wheels from spinning. I'm a believer in this tech now.

@meanders9221 3 жыл бұрын

A nice little real world test. Thanks.

@LoveMyZJ 3 жыл бұрын

@@meanders9221 If I still had my '18 Trek with the 6spd, the outcome probably would've been different; much more difficult to be smooth in a situation like that.

@matiasfaundez649 3 жыл бұрын

Just because you took the effort to change the tires you’ve won my subscription. Awesome video

@MrBkastl 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for a snow test since you got the long term Outback Onyx! Great videos! TireRack has great reviews on the Vredesteins. Really appreciate the real world tests! Previous Midwestern owner of a WRX for 17 yrs; now East Coast owner of 2021 Outback Touring XT. All your AWD and other videos are great and unbiased.

@deraerman5731 3 жыл бұрын

Suretrac only I have a 1997 forester avto. I installed the Suretrac back locked the center differential and raised ap the body by 5 cm. Greetings to you from Russia Novosibirsk ! All peace and quiet!

@chovue2363 3 жыл бұрын

This channel has set me on my course to purchased my onyx xt back in September and I love it! Been taking it on short overlanding trips where me and my group will all yell out "X MODE!!" everytime I engage it. 🤣🤣🤣👍

@drivingsports 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@gbhrps 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for teaching how to get the most out of my subie! My wife and I have owned 6 subies since 1997, and we've spread the news throughout the extended family such that there are 6 subies in the immediate family who are all converts! DON"t leave home without one!!!!

@mdhennessy Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. As a new owner waiting for my Crosstrek delivery, I especially liked the tip that you keep your foot in the throttle but not floored when you're in X-Mode. I'll need to know that. I really appreciate how you talk through what's going on at the same time as showing the videos. I learn a lot from these videos.

@ZenEndurance 3 жыл бұрын

"When there was only one set of tracks, that's when X-Mode carried you." SubuJesus

@johndubrawski7094 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the laugh!

@kampkat6089 3 жыл бұрын

Bwahhhh. 💪🏽. Good on you

@dadirmirir4301 8 ай бұрын

Bro you engineer when it comes to testing cars hats off 👍

@moderncube 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2022 Outback in large part because of these videos. Great channel.

@shaknike8067 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you deserve a lot more views, subs and likes

@feynstein9593 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Outdoor XT last summer and really was looking forward to winter. We have mandatory winter tires up here. Not gonna lie, this thing is the best car I've driven in snow. I'm making up all kinds of reasons to go out during snow storms. "Hey gf, you want some Tim Horton's? ... Ye-Alright see you in an hour!" ... "Huh, looks like we only have one carton of milk, better make sure we don't run out!" 😆

@mountaindewjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Love these type of videos. I'm jealous of the various terrain you have around you to test out these vehicles. It's not obvious but I can imagine a lot of work goes into making these, or even the regular ones for that matter. But videos like this make me want to take a look at different brands when buying. Thanks for the great content and honest reviews

@kellydrover1994 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and love how you took the car to the edge of its abilities without getting it into trouble. Now I (we) know what the Subaru is really capable of off-road real situations!

@rezar8298 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for honest, unbiased all wheel and off-road plus sharing great knowledge about mechanical aspects in your auto tests and reviews, best channel on KZfaq so far!!

@nicholasminter4044 2 жыл бұрын

"Unbiased"... Not even slightly.

@mattl5238 3 жыл бұрын

love these vids, been waiting all year for the onyx snow review

@ZepG 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love these type of videos. Mud, snow, sand, and gravel are the best videos to showcase an AWD or 4WD vehicles real capabilities! I've been using Blizzaks for years on my Focus SVT and it can run like a rally car in the sleet and snow, I once passed a stuck AWD SUV on a steep icy sleet packed road.

@brendasherlock-hubbard7997 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demonstration of x-mode with winter tires. I have 2019 Crosstrek which has only basic x- mode. So far haven't needed to use but now I am eager to try it. Keep up these demos please!

@FuryfistX 2 жыл бұрын

These are the type of videos that are as down to earth as it can get. Excellent job !

@mallninja12 2 жыл бұрын

I bought mine after seeing your original review of this vehicle; how I discovered this awesome channel!

@MrLacoyota 3 жыл бұрын

This kind of car just save my family life in Texas! Thank you ...Thank you.. Thank you...!! SUBARU a 2003 outback!!

@Paranormal_Code 3 жыл бұрын

Write a letter to Subaru corporate :)

@freedom_foz_6337 3 жыл бұрын

Your reaction was priceless!! Cool after years of driving Subarus you still get surprised says a lot. I do wish you would always include the pitch on the hills or a Picture in Picture depending on the model to view traction and pitch. Merry Christmas!

@askaniuk 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas ...and New year's....I have been following your videos for a while now ever since finding your forester sports review which unfortunately doesn't seem to be coming over to the UK anytime soon but keep up the informative and thorough videos and here's to a continued progression and expansion of your channel. To you and your colleagues / crew stay safe and keep well. And send over some that lovely seasonal snow....as London (UK) is a drab grey damp squib at a the moment 😉😊

@Jassman3536 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Ive noticed on my Audi a big difference with snow tires vs All season when we go to the mountains or up in WI. A little more road noise but well worth the peace of mind.

@johnvargas7845 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, adding more difficulty with snow. You made that CVT look very capable.

@27Zangle 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! I have owned two Subaru vehicles over the years. Both higher mileage (one was nearing 300k miles and now is likely close to 400-500k), and well abused over the years. They were the most reliable cars I have ever owned.

@lanceulrich9570 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video! We went directly from the dealer to the tire shop and got Falken Wildpeak AT3W all terrains on our 2021 Outback. They are slightly louder and slightly less gas mileage but good tires (and driver) make more difference than anything else in real world off pavement conditions.

@seikocitizenwatches 3 жыл бұрын

Subaru Symmetrical AWD is so impressive time after time over the years. Subaru confidence & practicality win.

@daved6464 3 жыл бұрын

Watch TFL for a real review

@sainttrollisko 3 жыл бұрын

CVT killed what was left of Subaru

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@lssbells 3 жыл бұрын

@@sainttrollisko NOT true buddy, my Subby walks past Fords F350 4x4s alllll day long. And GMC no different, Hummer no difference! Subaru rules the off-road, period.!

@Qbynordi 3 жыл бұрын

@@lssbells ..no it doesn't. Never has there been such a delusional group of people that drive off pavement than Subaru drivers. No, your unibody AWD car isn't more capable than a body on frame 4wd vehicle with a 2 speed transfer case. Ps, your CVT is burning..I can smell it from here.

@cp1796 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Review! Love the off roading aspect of your reviews with the technicality.

@BigBrownTruck01 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Just went in to buy a Crosstrek and came home with the Outback Onyx edition. Live in Minnesota so it will get tested. Thank you for the video and excellent explanation of everything.

@jbountalas 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. I liked the V90 review too. For those of us who deal with winter conditions and have to run snow tires, this was more of real world test. I was out running errands in a winter storm today and my 2013 RVR in 4 Wheel Drive Lock was great, maybe not as good as X-Mode, but did the job in 8" of snow.

@ashergreen3732 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! And yes, please do more of them. This helped me to understand what my Xmode on my crosstrek is capable of, and a better understanding of how it can benefit me.

@Paranormal_Code 3 жыл бұрын

Just be careful. Unless you have the Crosstrek Sport with Xmode 2... it’s not on that level of wheel spin/complexity

@andrewm7611 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say this is the best channel of auto in my mind. It is not like some of those channels just read the loaded sheet which can easy to find on the auto brand's website. I don't need wast my time to listen their copy. Anyway thank you so much.

@vedder10 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. I bought a 2020 Onyx XT edition this past March and I don't ever see these type of conditions here in Maryland. So I know I'll be able to handle anything this winter will bring. I'll probably never use anything more than the standard AWD system.

@jamesellsworth9673 3 жыл бұрын

As a long-time Subaru owner, this type of product testing is informative. I have a better idea of how much OutBack I need to travel places I might drive in extreme conditions.

@BernonCars 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for another Outback video!!

@A2Kaid 3 жыл бұрын

I used X-Mode going up and down a snowy mountain trail and just wow. The X-mode is amazing for downhill descent it helped to gain traction, slow down the climb, and safely brought us down to the ground. I used the standard all season tires the Outback comes with.

@SM-McKraken 28 күн бұрын

Pssst... you were on the ground the whole time. 😉

@gfisher270 3 жыл бұрын

Winter tires are a game changer. That new Outback looks awesome also.

@tenreyes 3 жыл бұрын

Subaru with X-mode and winter tires=unstoppable....👌🏼

@doug_sports_collector 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a 2020 Onyx XT owner, great video...now I know what to look forward to.

@DavidParsons3 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making these videos! They have helped a lot in my decision making process!

@c089923smk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just mounted the same Vredestein Wintrac's on my 2018 Golf R ... they rip in the snow!

@johnbouldin9033 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for changing the tires. I despise channels where they take vehicles with front/rear/center lockers off-road with all-season tires and act surprised when it gets stuck.

@rmleider 3 жыл бұрын

I can watch this a million times and still am not sure when to use deep snow...love the video

@RobbieHerrera 3 жыл бұрын

I very rarely drive in the snow but I enjoy these videos 😄

@moonsapling 3 жыл бұрын

the best video I got for Christmas

@re60133 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I like these types of videos. Testing different types of tires on different types surfaces and with or without xmode.

@bumzero1 2 жыл бұрын

This video right here, is why I own a a Subaru Outback Onyx XT. And I love it. I was on the fence before...but after watching videos on the car? Totally sold.

@paulgoard8776 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you’re vids; they are great.

@timothytomei4303 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting up these videos!

@JB91710 2 жыл бұрын

You're one of the only testers that thinks outside the box and understands how you have to keep things equal otherwise it isn't a fair comparison. Also, some testers who are comparing different vehicles, don't even mention what tires the different vehicles have on.

@brettatenciorn8522 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video I always wondered what would happen with winter tires thank you so much :-)

@BeeeHonest 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! Fantastic! Thank you! I'm loving this Onyx!

@pauldenali6367 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please. May I please have some more?...of this style video that is. Well worth the effort you put into it. Same is true of your last one where you nearly got stuck on the mountain in the pick up truck. Makes you want to see what will happen next.

@torquer9669 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! That is a lot of work. More, yes 👍🏼

@SulCoCrazy 3 жыл бұрын

All seasons just spin. Snow tires spin and then they “set” and grip. Then they move you forward.

@maxims832 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks for it. It's really hard work to film all this

@jcwallenburg 3 жыл бұрын

living in Canada - loving these videos...!

@onlineguitarbass168 3 жыл бұрын

We've had a Subaru XV for about a year and seeing what these amazing vehicles can do under extreme conditions gives us confidence we made the right choice...

@colebiggs7296 Жыл бұрын

A tip that I have been taught from my instructors when driving off-road is to "keep your fuckin wheels straight". He said "stop turning your steering wheel" and it really helped with maintaining momentum as I kept trying to keep the car going in a straight line. When you turn the steering wheel you are just digging into the mud and making the situation worse for yourself.

@dankramer7840 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive video.... Xmode is pretty remarkable on its own...and with the right tires, its unstoppable

@speedy58859 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to wait to buy this car after all your test, but you sold me on your 800 mile trip. Ended up buying exact same model same color and options lol. I’m just glad to see the capability of my car. Keep up the great work love the videos!

@scottfirman 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone here in Northern Michigan already knows about Subaru abilities in Winter. It is the most popular vehicle next to the 4x4 truck. We have had 4 Subaru's in the last 25 years. The last Chevy we owned was a Trail Blazer. That vehicle HAD to be in 4x4 to even move as soon as snow touched the roads. The tires for it cost way more that the best snow tires on a Subaru. No other tire would work. Even used a Subaru fetches a good resale value. Our salesman for the last 24 years told me they sell every Subaru as soon as it is posted. We got lucky buying this last Outback. It was exactly what we wanted. The salesman told me it hadn't even been out on the lot for 20 minutes. He already had a buyer for our Forester before we left the dealership.

@speedy58859 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottfirman This car is my first brand new car, so it was very special for me but I did buy it with the intention to go camping and other off road adventures. I have however been seeing a lot of videos on KZfaq recently were they can modify them and go on even more difficult terrain. Which is exiting for me.

@dhrtiwalter8670 Жыл бұрын

Link please

@hahahahah8396 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you more Subaru Outback video please! Maybe with the new infotainment update or test the turbo!

@nairolfnednilruz 3 жыл бұрын

As always, excellent clip! Thanks!

@julietucker9247 3 жыл бұрын

Good test, and that's why I love my Subi with snow tires 👍💛🚙❄

@STohme 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. It is interesting to see how efficient are the winter tires in these difficult conditions. Many thanks.

@EtreNameless 3 жыл бұрын

This just made me feel very good about my purchase. Even on all seasons it did very well. Pretty cool

@ongta1265 3 жыл бұрын

The weekend of February 11-15 2021, Vancouver Washington and Portland Oregon had a blizzard with more than a foot of snow. Almost non-Subaru residents were stranded in their houses for three days, especially those who live on the hills such as Prune Hill of Camas. So many different types of vehicles were abandoned on the roads, but our 2011 Tribeca and 2020 Outback were always on the road, with all season tires. My wife ended up the only person working in the whole building. Subaru rule hilly, snowy and icy roads. When we install Bridgestone Blizzak, the Subaru is the emperor of the roads, especially the upper midwest and now my new home, the northwest!

@timbercg 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, I really enjoy watching your videos although I don't plan to take offroad adventures. Happy new year to you and your family! Keep the momentum in 2021!

@drivingsports 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Wishing your family the best for 2021 as well!

@larkinoo 3 жыл бұрын

Love this particular vid. I am watching it for maybe the 4TH time. I purchased a 2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT in July and I am still learning about the car. But so far I will say it is a " GREAT " car. One " lil " thing I really like is the compass in the car. Yes I know that auto manufacturers have been putting them in vehicles for years now, and I have had one in my prior trucks as well. But you can " paddle " a screen on your dash that will accurately show and delineate what direction on a compass face you are heading. No, it is not delineated in actual degrees, but there is a little pointer that shows what direction on the compass face you are going. You can pretty accurately surmise in degrees your " accurate " direction of travel. All one needs to know is that north is.... 360o and east is 90o and south is 180o and back to north again. It is relatively easy to estimate 5, or 10, or ?? degrees that the pointer is pointing to. WONDERFUL !! Never had that degree of accuracy before. I love my Subaru !!! Signed, Doug.

@Tree_Cruiser 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that youre wearing the LL Bean jacket in what would had been labeled the LL Bean trim in older model Subarus.

@matthewkang 3 жыл бұрын

really great, can't wait to take our Onyx XT up to the mountains for some snow driving.

@thoos192 2 жыл бұрын

Great work and great test. Thank you, this really helps me in my decision

@saiedzangenehpour1504 2 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyed this type of video!

@Donster888 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Ryan love your work mate

@cklacno 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video :) .. im here envious of the spots you've chosen. Almost everything is closed these days in i90 area.

@MsBigmuscler 6 ай бұрын

It's a fantastic snow scene with SUBARU X MODE!

@gagd7351 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. Watching you from France, what a bummer we don't have as many subies here in europe!

@pterafirma 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but at least you get the Hilux.

@arneservatius8686 3 жыл бұрын

Big believer in winter tires! 74 yr. caught in winter blizzard out of town. Storm not forecast. Snow tires got us home in headlight high wet snow low visibility. No snow plows midnight New Year’s Eve. 38 mile white knuckle drive. Michigan

@ul-i-napresident8597 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for your test with all season and real winter tyres of the new Subaru Outback XT 2021. It convinced me to order it for our common Ukrainian Solar-PV sites of 375 MW, for our SOWiWA UKRAINE, in 2022. You did a real great job. Take care and stay healthy, Ulrich

@wildbill23c 2 жыл бұрын

So I watch another car review channel who continually bashes Subaru to the point where Subaru will not loan them vehicles, well that and they kind of damaged a Subaru a few years back so that didn't help matters. Ran across your channel with your Subaru testing, and night and day difference in the way you are driving and the way they are driving on the other channel, as soon as a wheel spins they let off the throttle, and bash Subaru for not being able to complete their courses, and blame the CVT for the problems....you are using the same vehicles and with your approach show the true capabilities of Subaru and the AWD system...thank you for showing a different light on the Subaru.

@frankENZC 3 жыл бұрын

Well done video/test. Thanks.

@andersfalck6633 3 жыл бұрын

Really some good stuff here! Big thanks!!! Having just started my Subaru life, in a 2020 Forester e-boxer, and it made me all happy on X-mode Snow/Dirt, especially the automated decent creeping downhill. Wow it slowed down, but initial speed scared me a bit! Not yet needed to apply the "deep snow/mud". In Sweden we have to "wear" at least Snow+Mud spec'd tires from nov to mars, many even use spikes, but not me. Spikes are too painful for the roads in 85% of the times, so the spikes are just wasted before they get engaged in real ice. Off to the real country roads tomorrow!

@DJ-nh5lh 3 жыл бұрын

But but but TFL Tommy says Subaru CVT's are junk off road!! :) Nice review guys, can't wait to see more.

@smilesic 3 жыл бұрын

great video, have the same Outback XT as you, except gold wheels wrapped in WS90's - handles snow like a champ

@carlosrivera7274 3 жыл бұрын

This videos are my favor great job 👍🏼👍🏼

@zmirc 3 жыл бұрын

respect for using winter tires as well, respect

@paul-hp1pi 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm an owner of Subaru Onyx edition, and it's fun to see its capabilities in snow. I will probably never try my Outback in deep snow, but it's good to know my car will have my back.

@PianoBlackTrimRep. 2 жыл бұрын

Married With Children or Mad TV lol

@TheHuggmg 3 жыл бұрын

Wanna see you guys test the New Wilderness Edition with the new X-Mode that won't disengage at 20 mph. I'm excited to see the Wilderness Forrester as well!

@troytdesigns1 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I got to use my X-mode one on my 4,600 mile roadtrip with my 2021 onyx xt with my Falken Wildpeaks A/T Trails

@mmiller1188 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome that you changed out to snow tires and tried it a second time! That does a good comparison for sure! However, in my experience, fresh snow like that has more traction than once a vehicle or two goes through. It was definitely more slippery when you went through with the snow tires. But it does an even better job of demonstrating how much better they work. I took my Forester on a seasonal highway run like this one winter and surprised a lot of people in Jeeps with how well it did. Obviously in situations where ground clearance was important, the Subaru didn't do so well -- like 3' of unplowed snow, but for most of it up to a foot, the Subaru did awesome. Running snow tires, of course.