Ryan, since you reviewed so many AWD cross-overs, it's difficult for the consumer to remember which manufacturer does best off-road. Please consider doing an annual and all-time-to-date rating of small- and mid-sized all-purpose vehicles for weekend warriors.
@JoshuaWolfeMallow Жыл бұрын
The answer is Subaru
@formanaliuzdenoff6323 Жыл бұрын
The dream... ahh.. its just not exist
@formanaliuzdenoff6323 Жыл бұрын
@@JoshuaWolfeMallow for aaaalll times)))
@ianbudgetrc2574 Жыл бұрын
Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-drive system is superior to all the 4wd systems on Earth
@Mewzyc Жыл бұрын
@@ianbudgetrc2574 i doubt that serious off-roading.
@abufarhaz2306 Жыл бұрын
When there are iPhones, there are also Samsung or Google Pixels. But, when it comes to vehicle testing and reviews, there is no one quite like Ryan. Thank you for creating such informative and enjoyable videos for us.
@irlove95 Жыл бұрын
My samsung galaxy S21 works perfect with my subaru
@raffitchakmakjian74989 ай бұрын
I just bought one of these without the sunroof package (premium, but it doesn't have the sunroof, no heated seats, no blindspot monitoring, saved $2700 or thereabouts). Absolutely love it! It's my first new car and my first 'baru. What a versatile little crossover! I love the steering feel. 2.5 would've been nice but I wouldn't have been able to afford it, so 2.0 vs no Crosstrek, I think I made the right choice, and I can say it's made in Japan! Woooooo! Got it with Option 13, which gives it a cool rear bumper guard and sporty looking mudguards. Great review!
@diegofianza3525 Жыл бұрын
I have a ‘21 Sport. As of today, I have 35,700 miles. Actually, I just got back from a drive from WV back to DC. So I have put some miles on this car. I’ve driven from DC to Tampa to Louisiana and back to Tampa and then Nashville and back to DC over a span of 4 months. The next year, I drove from DC to Pittsburg to Detroit and then back down to DC via WV over a span of a month. The last gen Crosstrek is perfectly fine to travel. I had no mechanically issues or comfort issues. The seats won’t give you leprosy or scurvy or scoliosis. Once, in the Keys, I slept in the rear with seat down. Let me add that as a military dependent who had to drive across the country 3 times and numerous times from San Diego to Seattle/Tacoma, I have the experience to know what a travel car needs to be. And the Crosstrek is perfectly fine.
@clustertoo4 ай бұрын
As many others say, you’re the best car reviewer on this platform. Your good-natured and honest character gives us a lot of confidence in the information you provide, and it helped me pick the 24 Crosstrek as my first new car (the 2.5L, of course). Keep up the awesome work!
@ragweedmakesmesneeze Жыл бұрын
I really dislike the large screen in the redesign. I think visually it works better on larger Outback and Legacy models. My mother-in-law's previous gen Crosstrek has what I consider to be the "Goldilocks" user interface. Screen plenty big enough for back up camera and radio, but LOTS of buttons and knobs. That said, more comfortable seats would be welcome.
@mikeystravels9720 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I managed to snag one of the last Crosstrek outdoors (Canada) and did so as I was warned of the massive displays in the new models. On the other hand there are a ton of other refinements, seats , ride , noise levels etc that I am wondering about. I pick up my ‘23 at the end of the month. Time will tell.
@TinLeadHammer Жыл бұрын
At least the instruments are real.
@waykool698 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the big one.
@jcwd1541 Жыл бұрын
Agree.
@SunSunSunn Жыл бұрын
the screen in the brz is perfect
@Lowlandelf Жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 Outdoor (Canadian Sport) with the 2.5L and love it. Could not image having less power though. Feels like they should just discontinue the 2.0 in North Ameria.
@unclej3910 Жыл бұрын
Same here. I drove a 2020 Crosstrek with the 2.0L engine for a while. The 2.0 was a bit underpowered at 9,000-12,000 ft climbing mountains in Colorado. If I buy another Crosstrek, it has to be the Sport or higher trim with the 2.5 L engine.
@stuntmonkey00 Жыл бұрын
You can't just cut out the base engine. If you want the company to survive you have to let them sell mass market economical engines so that they can meet their EPA targets. Hundred's of thousands of the 2.0l engines were sold, it's not like it was holding them back.
@kats1978 Жыл бұрын
I agree. There is not huge difference on mpg between 2.0 and 2.5 especially on highway. Additionally, I believe let the factory produce 2.5 solely might easier on manufacturing cost instead of having variety of powertrain. But again this is my subjective opinion.
@miguelpenela8579 Жыл бұрын
You should come to Europe. There is a Crosstek with a1,6 NA.
@kats1978 Жыл бұрын
@@miguelpenela8579 Wow!! How cool is that!!
@misterwyrd8132 Жыл бұрын
Always love your balanced and fair reviews of Subies. I've been wanting the Crosstrek and this is seriously tempting me to trade in my current Subaru for the '24 Crosstrek given the (finally) updated seats and suspension.
@chrisx5127 Жыл бұрын
No manual hurts so much!
@voyageurdesign Жыл бұрын
Great Review, looks like a fantastic vehicle. Drone shots are next level as always! That view at the end was great. Excited for the Sport review as I’m eyeing that one.
@R56Cooper Жыл бұрын
This looks like a really good vehicle for the money especially with Subaru Eyesight with lane centering and adaptive cruise coming standard with all trims! Looking forward to test driving it!
@Hunyoatnobyembre Жыл бұрын
From all the cars that you've reviewed here, I noticed that you're way more comfortable driving any Subaru models. Like there's less fear to put them in an extra challenging situations. Probably because you've got a good relationship with Subaru. Just my personal observation. 😉😊
@drivingsports Жыл бұрын
It’s more likely because I’ve owned several, and have driven thousands of miles including snow rallies with them. That gives me a good understanding of how far you can push them before they break
@mitchelljarvis2944 Жыл бұрын
wooow, standard bolt pattern now. Thats gonna open up a lot of sweet aftermarket options.
@martinr8278 Жыл бұрын
Another gold review! 🏆. Our 2019. Crosstrek, when given a full tank of gas with winter grade, usually comes in at around 480 miles to 510 miles. Filling up with summer grade…. easy 560 miles, obviously depends on the driver. This was a great review. Calling this a Swiss Army knife pretty much sums it up. Always look forward to when you have those Subaru reviews. Would love to nab one of these beauties, just out of my price range, but very grateful, thank God, my 2016 Forester is really proving to be quite the vehicle! 🥇🏆❤️
@steviem5279 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a 2019 Crosstrek with 13,000 miles on it from a local Subaru deal and I love it. It's my first Subaru and so far so good, I'm not as high up as my previous vehicle but I'm also not low either in this car but I have to say, I am loving the gas mileage on the car and it's strange filling it up once every 10-14 days rather than once every 5-7 days. I'm going to hold on to this one until the Wilderness edition comes out and then trade it in for that one.
@martinr8278 Жыл бұрын
@@steviem5279 you have a great car and Subaru should be coming out with a crosstrek wilderness edition mostly because these vehicles are so crazy popular! Hope you’re able to nab one of those when they come out, I would love to get the wilderness Forester, but a bit out of my price range lol. Randomly talk to somebody who I saw had the outback wilderness, asked him about it he said he loves it, the biggest problem he has with it is that he does feel quite invincible with terrain, snow lol.
@ErelasInglor Жыл бұрын
Crap, Subaru really did go ahead and mess up with the Infotainment display taking over the dash and tactile buttons. That’s going to be a huge drop in safety for Subaru. 😢 Here’s hoping they make it available with a smaller screen and button options in the near future again. I was seriously considering purchasing another Crosstrek but not if they’ve replaced them all with the massive screens.
@NDubya4353 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, I much prefer tactile buttons.
@ccr6844 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I sold my 2020 Outback due to issues with the screen. Loved the car otherwise; ended up with a 2022 Crosstrek Sport and love it.
@eskieman3948 Жыл бұрын
@@NDubya4353 I do, too. Honda did the same crap infotainment screens with their CRVs a few years ago, and they sucked, too.
@Grant-du8ix Жыл бұрын
You may not like it that way but that doesn’t mean that everyone should not like it either. I love it! I hate small screens.
@bdrbrian Жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 Crosstrek, I love it, but looking at the new one: replacing all those nice physical controls on the center console with just a huge touchscreen kills it for me. I need to be able to control all this stuff by feel, without taking my eyes off the road. Moving everything to a touchscreen just isn't functional.
@artilleryisbetter Жыл бұрын
yup and unfortunatly the entire industry is shifting to this trend with big screens = good
@marker20 Жыл бұрын
Touch screens are just cheap if you ask me. I'll take a physical button with the ability to "feel" over needing to take my eyes down to watch where I'm pressing on a screen all day. Not only is it annoying, it's dangerous. You would think they standard safety features would mandate that certain buttons cannot be touch screen only features.
@theBFactor11 ай бұрын
Ditto, I'll keep my 2021 crosstrek sport even if they doubled my trade-in money for this one.
@JohnChilton-nm4lo10 ай бұрын
We just got the 2024 2.5…. Very happy and the screen, yes it’s big, and perhaps fiddle, but you can voice control pretty most ….turn ac down to 19 degrees …no Robles…as Ryan says Swiss Army knife of cars, we are on our 3 rd living in backwoods Canada, it works and doesn’t stop….my old fella has the 2015 diesel in UK, again just keeps working…
@ianprice3556 Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear they softened the suspension a bit. Previous gen I thought was pretty punishing off-road, especially on washboard, in contrast to the vehicle's general ability to get me to some cool, out-there places (and out of some hairy situations). Spot on with the engine power. The 2.0L is "sufficient" for one person around town, but passing power is seriously lacking on the highway. And add people and/or cargo (to say, go camping) and passing is legitimately a dangerous game. The EPA mpg numbers don't mean much if your foot is constantly in the throttle to keep up with traffic.
@donaldmcleod7494 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up our 2023 crosstrek with the 6mt and I love it. Google says the life expectancy of the cvt is 100k miles and the 6mt is 200k+ miles and it was $1500 cheaper. We didn’t want the nuisance technology like eyesight.
@martinr8278 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t believe Google. It comes down to the driver, driving style and servicing. It’s no different than KZfaq, there is partial truth out there, but right now, from what I am reading on the Subaru forum, and also hearing from friends of mine, the CVTs are in the 110-140,000 miles, they haven’t had any problems. And those are just the ones I know about, many more people out there are pushing I’m sure will be on that. And if this was really truly a huge problem, Subaru wouldn’t be in business. I believe them not google.
@eskieman3948 Жыл бұрын
@@martinr8278 Agreed. Anyone who listens to Google (or even uses anything Google other than KZfaq) isn't very bright to begin with.
@danielfair4675 Жыл бұрын
The CVT isn't the issue, it's the valve body itself. Have the transmission serviced every 40k miles or so and it'll last longer than you own it.
@Unchainedmaple888 Жыл бұрын
I wish the whole lineup was made in Japan, or at least I wish the higher trims were made in Japan. For such a large vehicle, the 2.5L really should be the standard engine and we really need a turbo option and a strong hybrid option. With the Crosstrek being Subaru's best selling car, I don't think these things are too much to ask for. Oh and for the love of God bring back physical climate controls Subaru.
@Wrang15 Жыл бұрын
Really does not matter lot of the parts are made in Japan. It's just assembled here. But that being said my 2014 outback is on its 3rd cvt. All replaced by Subaru with a sticker made in Japan. Car only has 71k on it now. I used to paddle shift no more after 3cvts.
@tommymas1 Жыл бұрын
They don't even have a 2.4 or turbo for the Forester, you think they're going to offer that on the Crosstrek first?
@j.martin4476 Жыл бұрын
It’s not a large vehicle by any standard so not sure where your getting that from. This thing is essentially the same size as a Jeep renegade and for its size and purpose the 2.5 is more than enough engine and power… not everything needs a turbo. That being said the forester is a decent size vehicle and definitely a little underpowered
@samvocella Жыл бұрын
I believe all Crosstreks and Imprezas for the Canadian market are being built in Japan.
@j.martin4476 Жыл бұрын
@@samvocella supposedly the 2.5 crosstrek is only being released in the American market and that’s why it’s only being assembled in the US.. all parts are from Japan though.
@deltabravo1257 Жыл бұрын
Nice that they made the interior quieter. I noticed a big reduction in cabin noise on the 2nd gen compared to the 1st gen I own.
@Deetroiter Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 Crosstrek Limited and I have to be honest, these 2024 models make me just want to keep mine longer. Pretty much loaded out and only missing the heated steering wheel that Subaru stiffed the US on. Been all over the deserts of the US southwest to the hills and forests of Oregon, etc…such a lovely vehicle! Just can’t get on with the new looks inside and out with the Crosstrek.
@macmichaelhenson-rogers9850 Жыл бұрын
I’ve not really been a fan of the large touchscreens. However, with the physical temp, volume, and tune, I’d be good to go.
@skiddmcmarx5368 Жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan, would be great if you could get every Subaru crossover in their Touring trims and do comparatives and reviews. I know Forester is being updated so would be great once that updated model is available. Your viewerbase seems to love the Subaru stuff so would be cool for you to show them Subaru at its most luxurious.
@DainLaguna Жыл бұрын
You know what would be better than good digital buttons? Physical ones.
@thomas735 Жыл бұрын
I’m just glad they stayed with a normally aspirated engine and didn’t put a 3 cylinder turbo or something like that.
@ryanking6811 Жыл бұрын
I was really wanting to wait for one of these to come out. But for the money you spend on this same trim level vehicle you can get what i got, a brand new Chevy Colorado WT. And trust me, the 2022 Colorado WT is worth it. There are so many things that the Subaru gets that the Chevy doesn't. Like genuinely a good amount of things you don't get (including the dreary cvt, but also sadly AWD). But you do get a pickup truck that is super practical for many applications. Weigh your money wisely. I would have really liked a corsstrek but as a long term vehicle the pickup just made so much sense for my lifestyle. Literally so close to the same price.
@OghaMedia Жыл бұрын
Subarus are one of my favorite cars! The Crosstrek and the Forester are amazing cars that are comfortable, good-looking, and have great performance. The price is what makes it even better! Who wouldn't want an offroad family car for such a less price? Great vlog! Amazing filming quality and content! Thanks for sharing the next year's model!
@dmcdevitt8 Жыл бұрын
Ive got a 04 honda pilot. It only unlocks from the trunk, no radio (i use a wireless bluetooth speaker), no igniton cylinder wafers in the lock anymore and 170k miles on it. Starts up and gets me where i need to go. I dont have a car payment. With all that being said, I'll give many of you some advice. Dont grt caught up on the little things but focus on longevity and dependability. After a week, you wont give a shit, trust me.
@saramae9878 Жыл бұрын
I have a 21, it will be...hard to not want to swap for this. I really like the LED lights on all trims now, and the softened suspension. Snaps my spine on rough roads in the 21 lol. And if they really did fix rattles and sound deadening....gonna be real hard to convince myself not to lol
@johnberry2877 Жыл бұрын
Built in Japan 🇯🇵👍👍👍 hell yes !! As a former skilled trades contractor at various GM plants throughout Michigan, I STRICTLY enforce a NO GM policy in my family !! Our Hondas, Toyota’s and KIAs have never let us down after hundreds of thousands of miles. Our LAST brand new GM vehicle left us stranded in sub zero conditions miles from nowhere after parts that literally were falling off it going down the road almost killing us when it swerved into oncoming traffic. That pile of “great GM feeling💩” nearly killed me. Moreover, it was in the dealer constantly for recalls and the for mentioned front end parts falling off !! NEVER GM, NEVER AGAIN !!
@mnmz6934 Жыл бұрын
I've owned a crosstrek, and I'm telling you, it'll never get 500 miles of range lol. I've owned one for 6 years and the average MPG was around 28 and it'll get at most 380ish miles before the gas light comes on. This is also mostly highway commutes. That being said, still a good commuter/snow car though. Not the most reliable, but good enough for the price.
@0HOON0 Жыл бұрын
I believe only the 2018+ Crosstreks have the larger fuel tank and almost 500 miles of range
@MattCouch98 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2023 Crosstrek and I commute 18 miles to work every day, and with that plus standard city driving I average 30-32 mpg. On longer drives I definitely get 34. I use cruise control a lot, and set my cruise control acceleration to "eco". You must have a lead foot to be killing your mpg
@danielfair4675 Жыл бұрын
I just recently did about 400 miles and 85% of that was highway. I average 36.9 mpg, and this is in a 2021 Limited that's also had a full undercarriage rust proofing added. Which puts a little extra weight on. I was running 75 mph the majority of that trip.
@kevinneal2657 Жыл бұрын
Ryan - What color was the Crosstrek in the vide0?
@tpolerex7282 Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the Impreza RS review - not off-roading anytime soon but hit the snowy mountains often enough that a sport hatchback will get the job done while being much more satisfying to drive.
@lanky-x782 Жыл бұрын
The good: 1. Subaru finally put a temperature gauge in the dash. 2. The alpine green is a killer. The bad: 1. auto only. 2. Electronic parking brake. 3. That center outback screen which is known to be buggy.
@luminaire7085 Жыл бұрын
Buggy you say?!, it’s a real piece of crap on my 2023 OB Touring. It’s has been flashed 3 times with the firmware for multiple issues, but Subaru Canada Customer Service is numb and useless. If I could trade it for another brand today I would. This is my 2nd and last Subaru.
@glefifty Жыл бұрын
Toyotas are finally starting to grow on me tbh
@shaolin9510 ай бұрын
We wanted the sport but the horrible yellow accents outside AND inside with only one interior choice was a deal breaker
@EarthyBlendPOV Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the drone work for those inclines .
@ChristianRunsNY Жыл бұрын
Not the big tablet screen
@user-tc1fr2wr6m Жыл бұрын
I love the Impreza/Crosstrek, but Subaru definitely needs to make the 2.5L engine standard, and maybe add a second option slightly over 200 hp. The prices have gotten simply too expensive for the Sport or Limited in order to get the more powerful engine. At least in my area, you have to pay 30k or more for a Sport or Limited. Simply too much, when one can get the CX-30 with a similarly powerful 2.5L for mid to upper mid 20s. Otherwise, a great vehicle, but was hoping for a new powertrain line up with the redesign. (Let me add, the 2.0L is not as terrible as some detractors make it out to be, but the market has moved on, and Subaru either needs to lower the price bar for the 2.5, or preferably make it standard.)
@Totosubie Жыл бұрын
For Canadian users 2.5 still build in Japan 🎉
@pell2225 ай бұрын
conclusion of my rambling comment saga, i went for a crosstrek premium exactly like this one because i'm familiar with them, they aren't ginormous like Rav, they haven't gotten a stupid aggressive antisocial brick shaped hood that makes it impossible to see out of and more dangerous for my pedestrian heavy neighborhood, and i'm more confident with its shielding etc that i'm going to not break it or get stuck on dirt roads. i wish that HRV Hybrid was on this continent but it isn't my fault that it isn't, and the corolla cross hybrid had poor visibility and/because of the stupid "aggressive" hood design as well as terrible backseat comfort. Subaru seemed to be the only ones designing for practicality and not hyperaggression. I got *36.3 mpg* on my first trip around olympic peninsula. wish it was 50 here in 2024, but it's not that much worse than my dead 2014 Fit. I hope the Crosstrek keeps its friendly snout for the next ten years as well. It's the current best tradeoff between small size, high clearance, good visibility, passenger/cargo space, and efficiency. Even the HRV has a brick front now. Plus a way , way chiller experience at subaru dealer vs toyota, and that pretty slate blue that isn't a boring crayon red, crayon blue, or straight greyscale.
@caclavijo2 ай бұрын
9.2 is already dangerous for average driver. Thanks for the video!
@ronmccord44 Жыл бұрын
Some reviews saying still has ground clearance... the Designer in Japan and other reviews say they lowered ground clearance an inch. I am going with Subaru and designer taking off an inch.. They did this as a compromise for mpg and ride quality... I am ok with the lower ground clearance myself.. over 7 inches good for 90 percent of everyone
@gsthMD7099 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan for your through and very informative review! I’ve always loved the Subaru crosstreck. Here in the Caribbean they are called the Subaru XV. I’m completely sold, I would like to buy one.
@geraldodearrudajunior2484 Жыл бұрын
Good presentation of Crostrek 2024. I live in Brazil and here we don't have many options. We have 4 Subaru stores and they still sell the 2022 XV model. I dream of buying a Subaru, let's see if I can get it this year, at least the 2023 model. Thanks
@TibaaaUSA Жыл бұрын
Boa Geraldo!! Sou Brasileiro e moro nos 🇺🇸… sou muito fã da subaru e já tive 3 crosstrek e um Impreza STI… carros muitos bons,principalmente os que são produzidos no Japão…
@geraldodearrudajunior2484 Жыл бұрын
@@TibaaaUSA Obrigado ! Conversei com algumas pessoas aqui em Piracicaba/SP onde moro e possuem um Subaru (forester ou XV) me disseram pra ficar tranquilo, é só fazer a revisão no período certo na CAOA e viajar tranquilo pelo Brasil, os carros tem muita qualidade. Vou pegar um Subaru XV ou Crostrek (sai no segundo semestre), são o mesmo carro. E e esposa pretendemos viajar por vários lugares, vou aposentar, só alegria. Sugeriram Jeep Compass Trailhawk, mas o Jeep por aqui tem muito problema crônico, vai que eu pegue um desses...ja viu! Abraços.
@godwhomismike Жыл бұрын
About the Crosstrek Wilderness. It is in Subaru's ordering system - model codes RRI-21 and RRI-23 for 2024. But officially, Subaru hasn't announced or acknowledged it.
@marknelson9406 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. I am interested in this vehicle with the 2.5 if it scores higher in the new IIHS Side Impact test than the previous model which earned a “Poor” rating. Very surprised at that 2023 “P” rating result as the car had Earned a Top Safety Pick Award in the older style IIHS Testing. The new test is clearly much harder to achieve high scores. I’m sure Subaru will address this issue if it hasn’t already.
@louisvilaros9066 Жыл бұрын
I can tell u from my experience I have a 2023 crosstrek and a guy in a 4x4 jeep hit me in the passenger side fender and front door he pushed me 3 lanes sideways I walked away from the wreck with sore neck and shoulder I believe if I was in a car I would of went to the hosiptal but insurance fixed the crosstrek cost right at $6000 these are tough crossovers
@chemuzio-ssir2015 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the Wilderness trim either!! Might trade mine in as well. Hopefully it’s not just a rebadged Canadian Outdoor trim with 1/2” lift lol
@Memetologist Жыл бұрын
Other Wilderness' are 2 inches.
@chemuzio-ssir2015 Жыл бұрын
@@Memetologist nope. Forester’s is 9.2” which is only 1/2” more than normal.
@chemuzio-ssir2015 Жыл бұрын
And Outback’s is 9.5” which is like 3/4” more than normal.
@cassieudy5718 Жыл бұрын
If they stuff an actual spare tire into it, add transmission cooling, and tinker with the drive ratio like they did on the Forester, a Wilderness Crosstrek would be pretty compelling. Seems wild to me that a spare tire is an actual relevant selling point in this day and age, but here we are lol Of course, what we really want is the 2.4 turbo, but that'll never happen
@MegaRetr Жыл бұрын
Watching your videos made me buy a Crosstrek!
@ChicagoOutfit1900 Жыл бұрын
LOVE everything about this review. Although, I hate that entertainment screen. I want physical buttons, knobs, & even a real key (not push button).
@martinr8278 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Still love having a key and to change temp in my forester is within a second with knobs. Although I love what Subaru is doing to keep their vehicles A+, I feel like the screens are going to date these easily. With Technology always changing, it’s just a concern of mine, that they may be outdated in a matter of speaking in about five years
@ChicagoOutfit1900 Жыл бұрын
@martinr8278 I am ok with having screens. I understand that's the future. I SO agree with you with interiors getting outdated quicker with large screens. I much prefer the interior setup in gen2.
@confettihunterminus1 Жыл бұрын
I want a new Baja… A Baja Wilderness would be great.
@puchatek200 Жыл бұрын
I have that infotainment on my 22 Wilderness and is super laggy. Climat control also not the gratest, hopefully that screen in '24 is fixed. Outbacks eats are awesome for long trips.
@eskieman3948 Жыл бұрын
Make sure you've implemented all of the latest software updates for your infotainment system. My system on my Limited was too slow, and had a rare glitch or two every few months, but the latest update seemed to improve performance and remove glitches.
@jeffmorse645 Жыл бұрын
Thinking hard about replacing my 2021 Legacy with a 2024 Crosstrek Limited. The quieter, smoother ride plus the 10 way power driver's seat pretty much remedies anything that would have held me back.
@sonny1597 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 Sport that has been lifted 2" .. Bilstein shocks and struts with Eibach springs .. strut towers are cross braced .. running 225/65 17" BFG KO2's .. have a full size spare in the roof rack and use the donut hole for tools and other items .. makes a good storage area. I have 14" at the pumpkin and rocker panels. There are a few more things I've done but to many to list. Been to Death Valley 4 times in the outback there and two times to Moab .. I call it the Crosstrek Quetico! LOL 🤠 p.s. You need more momentum on your climbs .. momentum is you friend.
@zed625 Жыл бұрын
First the impreza and now the crosstrek have lost their manual transmissions. I was really hoping to buy one of these once I finish grad school but I don't think that will be happening anymore
@luminaire7085 Жыл бұрын
Wth my former 2019 Crosstrek Sport 2.0L we would get 5,8L/100 on the highway and over 950 Kms autonomy before deciding to fill her up. That was the average on a 11 hour drive, with cruising speeds from 110 to 130 km/h. We would easily do 590 Kms on half a tank and cruise control set to 110 km/h. That was the only good part of it. Road noise and hard seats killed my back, so I replaced it after 90,000 Kms with a 2023 OB Touring (non-XT), for which I regret for all the issues with the crappy infotainment and airbags/seat belt sensors.
@agathaandersen9434 Жыл бұрын
I just got one in the same color. Thanks for a great demo and explanation of all the features.
@HouseCuber15 Жыл бұрын
Anyone looking into getting this car, DO IT. I got my 2021 Limited and the only thing I wish was different would be to give me my damn 6 speed over the CVT for the 2.5L engine.
@chippsdubbo89 Жыл бұрын
I sell Subarus and can tell you that the only reason Subaru doesn't sell many manual Crosstreks (or Imprezas for that matter) is because they simply refused to build a substantial amount of them. Anytime one would show up here, it'd get snatched up very quick.
@MNsaint Жыл бұрын
I agree as this was my exact experience. I had to order one. Whenever a dealership got a manual Crosstrek in, it was gone within a day. Like you, I feel if they had made more of them, they would've sold more. They created a self-fulfilling prophecy. That said, I think one of the largest reasons Subaru didn't want the 6MT any longer was because they wanted to claim all Crosstreks now have EyeSight (and its associated safety suite - yeah, debatable for us old-schoolers).
@eskieman3948 Жыл бұрын
It's a chicken or the egg situation. Subaru stopped making cars with manual trans because no one was buying them.
@frankweathersbee2553 Жыл бұрын
Still loving my 21 sport, the same color as yours. Just over 10k second lof & rotate fun vehicle.
@TRIBSSTUDIOS Жыл бұрын
I’m definitely waiting for that wilderness . Hopefully it doesn’t compromise too much mpg . Thanks for the review . You’re the best ❤
@louisvilaros9066 Жыл бұрын
I bet mpg will drop
@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын
Ryan, You used the term 'axed' 1:59 to describe the removal of the manual transmission option from the Crosstrek. Now I have an image of Subaru henchman brutally chopping out the manual transmissions from inside the Crosstrek and then savagely smashing them to pieces with the blunt end of their axes. 😨
@uainteasyb Жыл бұрын
Same here about the seats, my 21' Sport was terrible on my tailbone on long trips. I only have 20,000 miles on it but (LOL) Im getting rid of it for that exact reason. Maybe I will switch over to this one when the Sport comes out.
@bwill15046 ай бұрын
We have the 2.5L here in Canada too and fortunately for us it’s made in Japan
@zackdenardis Жыл бұрын
It’s so smart they’re using the same heated seat switches that they used 10 years ago, don’t fix what’s not broken is the way to go
@Jo-bt3xr Жыл бұрын
The only thing I don’t like is they took away the mechanical brake and replaced it with electronic brake😖
@venkatnbt Жыл бұрын
Please review 2023 outback Onyx 2.5 .
@rolexr11 ай бұрын
That´s weird - here in Europe this engine is only available as a 2.0 L e-Boxer. It has 150 hp + 16,7hp E-Boost from a mild hybrid system (not plugin!) that delivers also a additional torque of 49 foot pounds!
@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын
You can put stuff on the roof racks, but it looks like that fin style antenna on the roof would interfere with stuff such as cargo baskets, and cargo bags. So glad I ran across your channel Ryan, you test these vehicles extremely well and show what they can actually do, rather than a certain other channel that does nothing but bash Subaru because they just don't grasp how an AWD system functions.
@danielfair4675 Жыл бұрын
The fin is lower than anything you'll haul when the cross racks are installed.
@RetroKingOG6 ай бұрын
You’re overly exaggerating the fuel economy; from a person who has owned Crosstrek with 2.5 L boxer, the fuel feels bit like a gas guzzler. My first car was roughly same weight and did better in city and highway. What I’ve been averaging lately in reality is 25 mpg city usage. And I’ve driven couple highway trips, only got the subaru up to 34 mpg. My first car was a 2016 MINI countryman, fuel economy in city I averaged 27/28 mpg Highway averaged 37/38 mpg on normal trips. I took the mini on 5 hour journey and averaged 44 mpg! If you are looking for more efficient than MINI would actually save you on money for gas fill-ups! But Subaru would win with maintenance costs!
@marioperino7372 Жыл бұрын
Please review the Kia Seltos 2024, looks such a nice compact SUV as well, would love to see your opinion and maybe comparisons
@CanadianNemesis Жыл бұрын
C'mon Subaru, this car needs a turbo option. It doesn't have to be the large 2.4L turbo from the Outback, but the old 2.0L turbo (detuned) from the old WRX would be great. Give it ~220hp and it would be a real winner!
@danielfair4675 Жыл бұрын
Turbo cars are not a long term trouble free investment.
@mamounalnasr2469 Жыл бұрын
It's good to see all trims get the adaptive cruise control which mine doesn't I feel cheated out every time I have to brake to disengage it or else I would drive into the vehicle Infront of me.
@jacklo325 Жыл бұрын
Ryan, you didn't mention about the rear passenger head room! I can see you had to tug your head a bit. It looks good, actually makes me consider a subaru. How easy is it to work on that boxer engine though? I'm used to the simplicity of honda and toyota.
@drivingsports Жыл бұрын
Boxers are quite different, but not too bad once you know your way around them. Plugs can be a hassle since they’re in the sides.
@Deetroiter Жыл бұрын
I can confirm that one of the major reasons I got the Crosstrek is the rear passenger room is exceptional, especially for its class. Legroom is much roomier than other vehicles I looked at, headroom too was plenty enough as long as you’re not a basketball player!
@marklemont3735 Жыл бұрын
Did Subaru fix the problem with the front windshields cracking so easily. Some folks think it is because of the eyesight on the windshield.
@reactiondc2 Жыл бұрын
As an owner of the previous generation trek I prefer the more masculine exterior appearance, the interior appearance and physical climate control buttons of the older model. Also not a fan of electronic parking brakes. Now that my 16 year old inherited my 19’ trek im really not sure what route to go for our next crossover.
@pfink70 Жыл бұрын
Your title card should read "Crosstrek 3.0" - this is the third generation since its debut.
@georgesoto5436 Жыл бұрын
Always so educational, love this review/channel!!!
@andrew.lp.mcneill Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Ryan. Love your content. The 2.5L is not for the US market only, it's a bit confusing how they've communicated it. I'm in Canada, and have a 2.5L Onyx (Canada's version of Sport trim) ordered and arriving in 1 month. It's built in Japan. It seems like the US-made 2.5L models are arriving later in the year compared to Canada's Japan-made 2.5Ls. It's a strange arrangement isn't it?
@iashakezula Жыл бұрын
How is the cvt transmission though? We had a Nissan Cube made in Japan and the CVT had recall and even repairs . So I try to avoid CVT even now
@drivingsports Жыл бұрын
I don’t remember what the cube had specifically but most Nissans use a belt driven CVT. Subaru uses a chain, so it feels more direct.
@JimmyHamAnp Жыл бұрын
Better seats sounds good, bigger rear opening good, miss the handbrake and like the old second display above the main screen on my 2021 Ltd edition. Oh, BTW my 2.5 engine get 34+ on a long highway run! Last word, you have to love the Crosstrek!
@ivanandreevich856811 ай бұрын
Just picked it up with the 2.5L. Had 2013 gen 1 before. Way way better.
@BusterKitten Жыл бұрын
as usual, another great review. Can't wait for the Wilderness review.
@studecker22899 ай бұрын
That guitar mime thing at the beginning is missing the younger generation completely. Good review though.
@stephenwinter8892 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video
@frankENZC Жыл бұрын
Awesome Ryan! Thanks for doing this video.
@lktmax7426 Жыл бұрын
Finally the time comes up.i've been waiting to watch that u review my concern subaru xv cause you r the best person to do review offroad vihicle.
@BradWilson1969 Жыл бұрын
The 2.5L should be the base engine, with something more like the BRZ engine as the upgraded one. The only one I would consider is the top trim for the better headlights, but only if it does a lot better on the updated side crash test.
@lennygarrison6836 Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the 2024 Crosstrek has LED headlights on all trims, including base model.
@BradWilson1969 Жыл бұрын
@@lennygarrison6836 I didn't realize that. Thank you. 😎
@lennygarrison6836 Жыл бұрын
@@BradWilson1969 you got it man!
@Expressionistix Жыл бұрын
That big iPad glued to the dash is so silly. I can't wait for this fad to end.
@eskieman3948 Жыл бұрын
EVERYONE is doing it. Choices are limited.
@jacksonrodabaugh9984 Жыл бұрын
Its called an infotainment screen... Amateur.
@shaolin9510 ай бұрын
Great job, but not everyone "needs" the 2.5
@AtomicBleach Жыл бұрын
If the seat bolt pattern is the same as the previous years I'm totally going to try to order some for my 2018. Get that rear cupholder that my premium never came with 😂
@Newtrous Жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 crosstrek. At 6’1” I can just fit to sleep with the passenger seat push all the way forward and leaned forward.
@JS-xs5hq11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comprehensive review. Actually, the 2.5 liter engine and the CVT are built in Japan and installed in Indiana. Way toooooo much touch screen tech. Way overboard. Good review brother.
@ethanmay5667 Жыл бұрын
As a 2021 sport owner, I just can't get into the looks of this new gen. Something feels off
@irlove95 Жыл бұрын
I'm 5'3 and I fit perfectly in the back of my new 2024 crosstrek. I'll be camping this weekend..I'll let you all know how it went!😂❤
@wackit6756 Жыл бұрын
After watching this review I subscribed to your channel. You are clear, concise and do a comprehensive review! 2 points: Why do manufacturers mix halogen and LED lights? Some cars use it for brake lights but not reverse lights. And this Subaru doesn’t have it for interior mirror lights. Everyone is going to LED for better lighting and less voltage. Also this is the car I want to trade my 2 door Honda in for so I can fit friends in the back seat, but it’s a deal breaker that in 2024 there are NO rear air vents! What is Subaru thinking?
@1mellowcat Жыл бұрын
Looks good - and would look even better if they offer an improved plug-in hybrid option.
@berthaadamson12258 ай бұрын
A very nice review. But I find one of the difficulties with reviews of crossovers and SUVs is that the term off-road is used for too broad a range of conditions and activities. I think something like off-pavement better describes what I want to do. My recreational interests are not about seeing where my vehicle can go. But for interests like photography, rockhounding, backwoods hiking/camping, etc. one frequently wants a vehicle that can handle unpaved roads ranging from bumpy to somewhat rough and hill climbs that may be steep but still on recognizable roads. It would be nice to have categories of off-road, because it seems silly to compare this vehicle with all other vehicles labeled as off-road. Maybe have “Swiss army knife” category for some, a “mountain goat” category for others and so on? 🤔😁
@agentmango Жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Limited and I like it, the only thing that grinds my gears is how when driving at night the eyesight gets blinded by oncoming car headlights every five minutes. I'm wondering if they've fixed that. A more minor quibble is that the adaptive cruise control feels like it brakes or engine brakes when catching up to a car. Preferably it'd be smart enough to avoid that.
@Blue.Crawler Жыл бұрын
First person to 3 wheel the 2024 Crosstrek! Thanks for the review!
@christianmueller576 Жыл бұрын
how is your gas millage in your Sport compared to the 2.0? I had a 2019 2.0 and traded it in for a Sport and the millage is significantly worse.
@dannytse8767 Жыл бұрын
I did the same thing....traded in '19 Crosstrek Premium for '21 Sport. I now have almost 17,000 miles on mine and the 2.5 liter averages about 3 miles per gallon lower when compared to the 2 liter.