How about I don’t understand the entire brand outside of they go 30mph in the fast lane lolI know a lot of people love Subaru - there's something of a cult following - but I just don't understand this in terms of market positioning. I feel like the people who would want something with more off road capability would go to a 4Runner or Wrangler, especially because this Outback looks like a hand-me-down wagon some kid put off road tires on after his parents gifted it to him.
The reveal video calls out the RAV4 and CR-V... those would be competitors to the Forrester, not the Outback, right?
Forrester and Ascent "Wilderness" would make more sense to me as they are more upright and SUV-forward, but I guess the Outback is their core model.
Oh well. What do I know?
How about I don’t understand the entire brand outside of they go 30mph in the fast lane lol
obviously. of course the Subaru will never match a 4x4. what i am continually pointing out is how capable subaru is, most 4x4 not using theirs to full potential, a Subaru would be enough. but even then i do not criticize people that have a "tool" they don't use. the big offenders are CUVs/SUVs, that prentend to be a "tool" by looking as one, but can't even do what Subaru does. i doubt the NX will be able to do what the Subaru does. wish it could, otherwise i see no reason for it over a hypothetical IS wagon.independent suspensions always have more ground clearance than solid axle with same suspension height because their diff housing are mounted higher. But independent suspension naturally have less wheel travel for the same ride height. So Outback with 245mm ground clearance is not comparable to 4Runner with same ground clearance, and 4Runner is also not comparable to J70 with 245mm ride height. It won't even be comparable to J150 prado that is 30mm lower.
In general Toyota is very conservative with ride height settings. Their trucks always ride slightly lower than competition for better on-road stability. Even the supposedly offroad-dedicated J300 GR-S only has 230mm (lower than stock J70/Bronco/Wrangler). They know their aftermarket is very strong so they let 3rd party do the big lifts. But this generally means consumers will have to make do with the lower truck if they want full stock experience.