2024 Subaru Crosstrek - 11.6-inch Starlink Touchscreen Infotainment Review

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The Subaru Crosstrek's Starlink touch screen infotainment system provides a lot of functionality, but all of these options can be overwhelming! We show you how Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work, how to pair a phone via Bluetooth, and how to use the simple voice commands.
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0:00 Gauge cluster
3:46 Center touchscreen
22:29 Android Auto
23:48 Pair a phone
25:23 Apple CarPlay
26:38 Voice commands
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@ydmf2 8 ай бұрын

Looks like Subaru hired the kids tablet people from VTech or Leapfrog to do their UI. 😂

@mariod9290 3 ай бұрын

I picked up my Crosstrek Wilderness today and i'm lovin it .

@natecurrier 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic demo!

@robertk1049 8 ай бұрын

I think my Winamp player back in 2001 had a skin that looked similar in style.

@sholhatedat1 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@watchin2day 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I just bought my 2024 Limited and am not tech savvy. This helped!

@agak61 2 ай бұрын

How do you like it ? I would like one too but I’m so afraid. Between this or CRV

@dostagirl9551 12 күн бұрын

Same. Brought it home yesterday and am watching to get some insights as well. I’m not tech ignorant, but my last car had a CD player and the most techie thing on it was the button operated keyless entry. Big jump in terms of operation.

@jamesmales1611 3 күн бұрын

Alex, love your videos. I have a Crosstrek and was hoping you could explain how to increase the time warnings are shown in instrument display. By the time you take your eyes off the road the warning is gone. Hope you can help, Subaru Canberra didn’t have a clue.

@joshuaflores 4 ай бұрын

This new screen is the only thing holding me back from buying this car... Its between this and a mazda cx 30 carbon turbo edition.

@bigmabe 4 ай бұрын

I hated the cx30. It was way too small for me, but im a big guy.

@rickgarcia8481 28 күн бұрын

The cx30 is not a realistic suv, the back seat is useless for normal size adults. It's like a longer version of a mazda3. The crosstrek is a much better value

@VirtualRiots 8 ай бұрын

The resolution and quality of this screen looks like a first gen android touchscreen phone

@Michael-ur5qb 5 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking. I know Subaru is a small company but it’s kinda baffling that no one said “let’s simplify this” and use a font from this decade

@cindybonner1440 14 күн бұрын

Can you use Android Auto without physically connecting your phone via a cable? That's what I have to do in my 2020, and getting my 2024 tomorrow.

@cattran5164 Ай бұрын

How do you bring up android apps on the screen?

@arndtbc 7 ай бұрын

I bought a 2023 Forester Touring last month, I'm glad I got the old system. To me physical knobs are better. This is all to save money by turning physical interfaces into cheap software. I hope Subaru redesigns this system soon.

@caseycb79 6 ай бұрын

I love the display, but I do miss the knobs. They've updated it a little bit since our 2022 Outbacks as my 2024 Crosstrek is a little more user friendly. I do want the knobs back though still.

@sirifail4499 2 ай бұрын

The display has a knob for volume and another for radio tuning. The steering wheel has volume buttons. Change track buttons etc. and of course the ACC. And the display has buttons to increase or decrease temperature - on either side. It’s pretty natural. I wish I could edit the screens more. If I could, I could fit all the features I use on one screen.

@maljamin 10 күн бұрын

The clock app took 5 seconds to load. Knowing how tablets and phones tend to get slowed to death by software updates meant for newer hardware I'm worried that this is only going to get slower.

@silver33 7 ай бұрын

It's still annoying that the climate control is on the screen.

@sirifail4499 2 ай бұрын

There are up/down physical buttons on each side so each rider can customize.

@j.v.0.t855 8 ай бұрын

Ah yes, gotta love infotainment screens the size of a 65’ flatscreen TV. Totally not distracting at all! And temp controls are integrated into there too. What a gaudy nightmare.

@sirifail4499 5 ай бұрын

There are still physical buttons for temp control (the red and blue arrow buttons near the bottom) for each side of the car. With just a little practice, you can do it without taking your eyes off the road.

@unwantedscrub 2 ай бұрын

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@GeoSmuckers 13 күн бұрын

if a screen is distracting you than you shouldn’t be on the road driving

@dostagirl9551 12 күн бұрын

As someone who has reached that age of diminished sight, I appreciate the larger screen, especially when I access maps/driving directions, the rear cameras, and quick glances for info. I don’t find it distracting at all…it’s not like I’m playing movies on it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@hardstones17 4 ай бұрын

Was comparing one of these in the Limited trim here in Canada and man, that infotainment and harmon kardon was lacking. Especially compared to the CX-30 GT or Kona N-Line Ultimate. They leave Subaru in the dust in regards to audio, infotainment, and interior quality. Other than its AWD system, suspension, and tank size it sadly loses me. It would be a solid option though to me if it was an 8 speed instead of CVT, and the infotainment/audio was better. A/C settings not being physical controls is also a deal breaker for quick driver utilization.

@wadecoates5143 Ай бұрын

You have to be kidding me! I purchased a 2022 Outback but returned it four months later mainly because of this. I purchased a 2023 Forester. None of this mess. Did you notice that the fuel and temp gauges are backwards?

@agak61 Ай бұрын

Is the smaller just as slow ?

@lukemorgan8447 2 ай бұрын

How do you get your wireless phone charger to work? I set my phone on mine and it doesn't seem to charge.

@robking4853 21 күн бұрын

theres a button on the pad to turn it on or off. turn on only when you need it and never put anything metal on the pad

@roblunquest3311 7 ай бұрын

Did they remove wired apple carplay capability with the higher trims ?

@Flex34258 23 күн бұрын

No. It has both

@theBFactor 13 күн бұрын

I'll take my 2021 crosstrek sport screen over this one all day,

@jonirish323 7 ай бұрын

What cover do you have on your center console?

@DailyMotor 7 ай бұрын

It's stock

@jonirish323 7 ай бұрын

@@DailyMotor I guess I didn't get a good look at it. It looked like an add-on.

@aquiles2375 8 ай бұрын

When will Subaru add an oil change light

@sirifail4499 5 ай бұрын

I think it pops up a message. You also can check a “car status” screen from the settings menu.

@slythfox 7 ай бұрын

Is CarPlay wireless only? Can you use it wired?

@sirifail4499 5 ай бұрын

Yes

@kokoschultz 4 ай бұрын

@@sirifail4499yes you can use it wired or yes it’s wireless only?

@jadewulf3625 6 ай бұрын

Love the 11.6 inch display! Did not like my 2021 split screen. Appreciate the wireless CarPlay and charging. Hated the buttons on the 2021 at the bottom left of the steering wheel. Like the concentric loading of buttons on the 11.6 . In addition the screen is integrated. I hate the iPad look of many car infotainment systems.

@juicybullfrog 4 ай бұрын

This is what is holding me back of buying new WRX with nice offer, less interest rate and no MSRP. That touchscreen UI is horrible and could not deal with it being as Subaru owner. Volvo in the other hand did amazing job with their vertical screen and their UI.

@artistcarter7657 5 ай бұрын

The only way they are different is incoming calls verse out going

@davewilson7602 8 ай бұрын

I liked when Subarus had boring interiors. Apparently their creative liberty doesn’t yield a positive result.

@williamsloggy5144 8 ай бұрын

Where is the CD player??

@FirstnameLastname-ge5vh 4 ай бұрын

No CD player since CDs are becoming obsolete :( just like the transition from cassette tapes to CD 10-15 years ago

@gamalmacarimbang7255 2 ай бұрын

The very interesting to be shown is is the Camera settings......

@EddieJazzFan 7 ай бұрын

Subaru executives: Remove physical buttons and put those controls in the touch screen... Subaru accountants: Good Idea, now we can save like $3 per car... Subaru engineers: Our touch screens are notorious for failing, it may be a problem... Subaru Dealers: Just keep saying "needs a software update" until the warranty is expired

@brandtedwards7735 5 ай бұрын

Can this big dumb thing be shut off so it is just a black screen with a clock ? These are the dumbest things that have been incorporated into vehicles. Absolutely requires you to remove your eyes from the road to operate everything. Knobs can be learned by feel to be adjusted. Humans are getting dumber by all the technology being forced onto us. Plus electronics fail far easier than physical knobs. All basically “planned obsolescence” simply designed for corporate greed.

@AusGovOfficial 5 ай бұрын

@@brandtedwards7735 You can't control the air-con without the screen though so shutting it off would be a problem.

@EddieJazzFan Ай бұрын

@@cloudpoint0 I think the biggest problem is how Subaru handled the whole debacle and just lied to me when they knew the whole run of radio units were complete garbage. I'd actually pay an extra $600. I've had two Subaru screens and both were defective and the whole system has not worked correctly since I purchased the car. Low quality, poor software or whatever, you should be able to buy a brand new car and be able to listen to the radio. As of today, there is still a multi-month waiting list for a (my third) replacement unit. The replacement cost is about $2K, it's out of warranty and Subaru will pay for half. They cut corners to increase profits and many consumers got screwed. My iPad screen is 10 years old and works perfectly, no reason they can't put a reliable screen in a car.

@EddieJazzFan Ай бұрын

@@cloudpoint0 I understand your point, but with all due respect, touch screens are a huge distraction while driving. They cannot be seen in bright sun, and make driving less safe. They have become popular for one reason, they are cheap for the manufacturers. Buttons don't fail at anywhere the same rate as these screens. I sold one of my Hondas last year from the early 90s and every single button and switch on the dash worked perfectly after 250K miles. Even the cassette player still worked!

@Flex34258 23 күн бұрын

@@brandtedwards7735 Man! I 100 percent agree with you! All this mess just makes driving more dangerous if you ask me.

@Chris-fg7bx 6 ай бұрын

This damn thing is so confusing

@MissFAtwo 2 ай бұрын

3,000 miles and the touchscreen no longer works. ☹

@johnc3473 6 ай бұрын

OBNOXIOUS

@martynunyabussiness8134 Ай бұрын

All I see are sound customization and aux volume gain. Where are all the other settings??!

@officialyasir 8 ай бұрын

It looks like it was designed in 1999 😂

@sirifail4499 5 ай бұрын

Windows 3.1

@Fidelity_Sound 2 ай бұрын

Maybe you weren’t around in 1999. There were no screens in 1999 that looked like this. Lol.

@officialyasir 2 ай бұрын

@@Fidelity_Sound I was definitely around in 1999 unfortunately lol, trying to look at cool car pics on my Compaq computer using slow ass dial up internet 🤣. I meant that the UI style reminded me of old computer software.

@Fidelity_Sound 2 ай бұрын

@@officialyasirgot it. Yeah. It does look pretty horrible. lol.