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I thought the reveal was tomorrow? On the 30th, I believe. I hope you are incorrect also. I really hope it is something to impress.
I just watched the live premiere and I am impressed. About to head to Subaru.com to find more specifications. I think it looks great and the features mentioned play right into overlanding. I just wish I could afford it.
Okay so you can’t build and spec one yet, but here is a link to the press release page. I’m stoked. Maybe we can get one in a few years when we have a little more expendable income. But yeah: 9.5 inches ground clearance, improved transmission gearing for off-roading and inclines, skid plate, wheels/tires, badging, water resistant seats, body cladding, improved cargo space, LED fog lights, and more.
It won’t let me post the link. But it’s right there on the front page of the Subaru website.
So, here's the scoop...
I really wish they would have just done away with the roof rack. Putting a RTT on top of that rack kills the height clearance and adds too much airspace between the roof of the car and the floor of the tent. From what I understand though, there is a ladder system rack that makes it easier to mount an RTT. If that is the case, then there would be no need for an additional strong crossbar keeping the height lower than was on my 3.6R with the Yakima Rack. Because we all know how ridiculous it was to install the Prinsu rack. That's not happening again. lol.
@4x_admin And probably with a quick trip through the Subaru parts catalogue you can get a very well equipped and trail ready model. I'd like to see just how much the skid plate covers on its underbelly and I'd like to see what offerings become available through 3rd party manufacturers like LP Aventure and the like.
And to be honest, I'd like to see my bank account be able to support me getting one. One day. One day.
@4x_admin Subaru is going to think we stole their badge idea. 🤓
@4x_admin And probably with a quick trip through the Subaru parts catalogue you can get a very well equipped and trail ready model. I'd like to see just how much the skid plate covers on its underbelly and I'd like to see what offerings become available through 3rd party manufacturers like LP Aventure and the like.
And to be honest, I'd like to see my bank account be able to support me getting one. One day. One day.
There is a lot to understand. Interestingly, with a 9.5 inch stock clearance, you might be able to add the Ironman 4X4 suspension alone for better offroad capability. This past weekend, I spent time in @luke-moussa '17 3.6R with the Ironman suspension lift and no LP Aventure body lift and it rode really comfortably. Note, though, my (now @collin-leuthold )'s 4X Outback Road Warrior sits quite a bit higher off the ground.
I will share that a week ago I reserved the Instagram User names for:
SubaruWilderness
SubaruOutbackWilderness
SubaruForesterWilderness
SubaruCrosstrekWilderness
Just in case I thought the new edition was worthy. 😉
Just forward thinking.
@4x_admin And probably with a quick trip through the Subaru parts catalogue you can get a very well equipped and trail ready model. I'd like to see just how much the skid plate covers on its underbelly and I'd like to see what offerings become available through 3rd party manufacturers like LP Aventure and the like.
And to be honest, I'd like to see my bank account be able to support me getting one. One day. One day.
There is a lot to understand. Interestingly, with a 9.5 inch stock clearance, you might be able to add the Ironman 4X4 suspension alone for better offroad capability. This past weekend, I spent time in @luke-moussa '17 3.6R with the Ironman suspension lift and no LP Aventure body lift and it rode really comfortably. Note, though, my (now @collin-leuthold )'s 4X Outback Road Warrior sits quite a bit higher off the ground.
@4x_admin we forgot to measure the difference but I think the BF KOs on Collin's have a higher sidewall, and my tires were aired down. Either way, I definitely needed that extra .5" or so of clearance on part of the trail I went on Sunday afternoon...yay for bumper guards and skid plates though 🤪
I'll take some measurements this evening though and add to this post. Thanks!
@luke-moussa Not to mention you were carrying 4 adults and one adorable dog. 😍
I just watched the live premiere and I am impressed. About to head to Subaru.com to find more specifications. I think it looks great and the features mentioned play right into overlanding. I just wish I could afford it.
I watched Subaru's short video on YouTube, and I have to say, they definitely paid attention to what people are doing with their Outbacks, Foresters, and Crosstreks.
I like what I see and I'm sure they will continue to improve on it based on customer feedback; however, I agree with @4x_admin that the roof rack should have been ditched altogether!
If they come out with a Crosstrek version soon, I may have to take a temporary leave from my retirement so I can buy one! 🤓
I've attached the Subaru Press Release for convenience.