Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is the all-new Subaru Uncharted a rugged Subaru, a rebadged Toyota, or something in between? We share our first impressions of the compact EV's strong performance, comfortable ride, confusing ergonomics, and missing EV features. Plus, we answer a viewer's question about the best fun-to-drive car for a college student with a $35,000 budget.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 2026 Subaru Uncharted Overview
01:36 Subaru-Toyota Relationship Explained
03:25 What We Like: Performance & Driving Experience
05:23 What We Like: Ride Comfort, Space & Seats
08:59 What We Like: Infotainment & Interior Features
11:42 Handling Impressions
13:39 What We Don't Like: Driver Display & Ergonomics
18:04 What We Don't Like: Center Console & Shifter
23:45 Is the Uncharted Behind the Competition?
27:37 Final Thoughts: Who Should Buy the Uncharted?
39:19 Audience Question: Best Fun Car Under $35K
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2026 Subaru Uncharted
consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/uncharted/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Model History
Toyota C-HR: consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/c-hr/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: Subaru Solterra
consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/solterra/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: 2026 Nissan Leaf
consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/leaf/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: Hyundai Ioniq5
consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/ioniq-5/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: 2026 Kia K4
consumerreports.org/cars/kia/k4/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: 2026 Acura Integra consumerreports.org/cars/acura/integra/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
2026 Toyota GR Corolla: consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/gr-corolla/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Best Cars Under $30K: consumerreports.org/cars/best-new-cars-under-30000-dollars-a6574737993/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Model History: Kia Stinger: consumerreports.org/cars/kia/stinger/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Is the all-new Subaru Uncharted a rugged Subaru, a rebadged Toyota, or something in between? We share our first impressions of the compact EV's strong performance, comfortable ride, confusing ergonomics, and missing EV features. Plus, we answer a viewer's question about the best fun-to-drive car for a college student with a $35,000 budget.
Join CR at CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.
SHOW NOTES
-----------------------------------
00:00 Introduction
00:23 2026 Subaru Uncharted Overview
01:36 Subaru-Toyota Relationship Explained
03:25 What We Like: Performance & Driving Experience
05:23 What We Like: Ride Comfort, Space & Seats
08:59 What We Like: Infotainment & Interior Features
11:42 Handling Impressions
13:39 What We Don't Like: Driver Display & Ergonomics
18:04 What We Don't Like: Center Console & Shifter
23:45 Is the Uncharted Behind the Competition?
27:37 Final Thoughts: Who Should Buy the Uncharted?
39:19 Audience Question: Best Fun Car Under $35K
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2026 Subaru Uncharted
consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/uncharted/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Model History
Toyota C-HR: consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/c-hr/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: Subaru Solterra
consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/solterra/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: 2026 Nissan Leaf
consumerreports.org/cars/nissan/leaf/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: Hyundai Ioniq5
consumerreports.org/cars/hyundai/ioniq-5/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: 2026 Kia K4
consumerreports.org/cars/kia/k4/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Test Results: 2026 Acura Integra consumerreports.org/cars/acura/integra/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
2026 Toyota GR Corolla: consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/gr-corolla/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Best Cars Under $30K: consumerreports.org/cars/best-new-cars-under-30000-dollars-a6574737993/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Model History: Kia Stinger: consumerreports.org/cars/kia/stinger/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
