2022 Outback and Forester Score Best in Snow
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The winter weather makes it much harder to drive safely. You need a reliable vehicle that can handle the wet and icy conditions. This year, Auto Guide ranked the best vehicles for snowy and icy conditions, and the 2022 Subaru Outback and 2022 Subaru Forester both make the list. These popular SUVs are designed for a great driving experience all year round, no matter where you decide to roam. They will provide sure footing on icy roads, even in the harshest of NH winters.
2022 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is a cross between a traditional SUV and a wagon, creating a unique look and offering up some of the benefits of each. The Outback has 9.5 inches of ground clearance - the same as the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek - so you won't have to worry about scraping through snow or ice. You also won't have to worry about hitting anything that might be hidden in the snow.
All-wheel drive is standard on the 2022 Subaru Outback, so you'll have plenty of power under your wheels if you get stuck in the snow or ice - or you accidentally veer off road into the mud because you can't see where the lane even is. A Snow/Dirt driving mode (X Mode) adjusts the throttle response and engine output to reduce wheel spin and to direct power to the wheels most in need of it. If one wheel is slipping, this drive mode will detect that and give it a little more power to make the grip. The all-wheel drive system is designed to provide symmetrical power and will adjust as necessary.
The 2022 Outback gets high safety marks from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. It has advanced safety features like adaptive LED headlights, automatic high beams, pre-collision braking, and standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.
2022 Subaru Forester
The 2022 Subaru Forester is more of a classic SUV, though it shares many of the features offered on the 2022 Outback. It has the same deep ground clearance, as well as the symmetrical all-wheel drive and X Mode for driving through snow or mud. The continuously variable transmission has a wide gear ratio, giving it a very low first gear for crawling through tough conditions. Hill-descent control provides greater stability when you aren't on flat lands.
The Forester features many great comfort and convenience features, as well, to make driving fun, and it has all the same safety features as are offered in the Outback. Choosing between the Forester and the Outback will come down to a matter of taste for many, rather than what features are offered since they are so similar.
Find Your Next Subaru Today
Visit Granite Subaru today to learn more about the 2022 Subaru Outback and the 2022 Subaru Forester and to take a test drive. You can even take a test drive in the snow to find out how these model perform in real-time conditions. Our knowledgeable associates will help you find the perfect Subaru to meet your needs.
