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The EPA just revealed the 2022 Subaru Wilderness trim’s engine, and it’s not a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine like the Outback Wilderness. The EPA just revealed it’s a 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine just like the regular Forester. The environmental agency let the information slip ahead of the U.S. Forester Wilderness reveal.
Outdoor enthusiasts were hoping for the Outback’s 2.4-liter turbocharged engine with 260 horsepower and 277 lb. ft of torque under the hood of the more rugged 2022 Forester Wilderness. But it will be powered by the 182 horsepower 176 lb-ft of torque 2.5-liter Boxer engine.
What is the fuel mileage of the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness?
The EPA says the Forester Wilderness will get an estimated 25/28 city/highway mpg and 26 combined mpg. That’s down from the regular Forester’s 26/33 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg.
Like the Outback Wilderness, the drop in fuel mileage is because the Forester Wilderness will come with extra cladding, skid plates under the transmission and differential, a full-size spare tire, and all-terrain tires.
The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness has more wind drag, and the all-terrain tires and full-size spare all add weight to the rugged vehicle.
When outdoor enthusiasts load up their new Forester Wilderness with camping gear and put on a rooftop carrier or rooftop tent, the lifted compact SUV will be even heavier and less fuel-efficient. When you factor in the off-pavement use, the amount of fuel used will be even more.
Fans will be disappointed the all-new 2022 Forester Wilderness will come with the same 2.5-liter naturally aspirated Boxer engine as the standard model. It’s not a surprise the Forester Wilderness drops five mpg highway mpg and three mpg combined fuel mileage.
Subaru of America and its retailers asked for the more rugged 2022 Forester Wilderness, and Subaru Corporation delivered. Retailers saw that owners were modifying their vehicles for off-road use and asked the Camden, N.J. automaker to offer a more rugged model from the factory. Subaru Corporation delivered but without a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine upgrade.
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Well.....not buying that one.
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Well.....not buying that one. I was waiting to see what would be in this car. Back to the Outback XT.
Shouldn't be considering ANY
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Shouldn't be considering ANY Subaru for purchase. They're so unreliable and have so many recalls all the time. Unfortunately Subaru no longer provides reliable vehicles, very sad....
You're full of it. I have a
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In reply to Shouldn't be considering ANY by Eric Barber (not verified)
You're full of it. I have a 2016 Subaru Forester and it has been absolutely problem free. Can't say that about my last Oyota, which was the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned.
That was legitimately the
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That was legitimately the main selling point, what a wasted opportunity. That was the top of my list to replace my wife's rav4 and I bought my own wrx a few months back. Oh well.
I'm disappointed that its not
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I'm disappointed that its not the 1,8 turbo and that the drop in mileage is that much. But still a good move over the 2.4 turbo in my opinion. Should be lower cost and better mileage than the 2.4 turbo. I'm anxious to see if the they managed to get any more torgue out of the 2.5 and if it will be given a higher tow rating like the RAv4 ADVENTURE/TRAIL. I will likely wait to see what the 2024 redesign brings before making a move, Subaru may bring a hybrid with some real capability - I hope. They are certainly behind in the hybrid/electric game.
This article is wrong!! I own
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This article is wrong!! I own a 2022 Wilderness. It is a 2.4l turbo. Not sure where your getting this info from!
The article is talking about
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In reply to This article is wrong!! I own by Ron (not verified)
The article is talking about the new Forester Wilderness that is yet to be sold to the public or even unveiled to the public. You own an Outback Wilderness which is the only Wilderness model available for sale currently.
Did you read any part of the
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In reply to This article is wrong!! I own by Ron (not verified)
Did you read any part of the article? If you have a Wilderness it is an Outback Wilderness. This article is about the upcoming Forester Wilderness. Please actually read the article if you are going to comment in the future.
I've been waiting a few years
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I've been waiting a few years for the Forester XT to return so I could trade in my 2014 Forester XT for a newer model with even more features. I really had hopes that Subaru would get it right this time, so I am saddened to hear they once again missed the boat. At least I get to continue driving a great car for now.
I also have a 2014 xt and
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In reply to I've been waiting a few years by Robert B (not verified)
I also have a 2014 xt and have been waiting for a Forester XT. I don't sit as well in the outback XT
No turbo? Proving again that
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No turbo? Proving again that Subaru is run by idiots.