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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 😉😊

wooow, standard bolt pattern now. Thats gonna open up a lot of sweet aftermarket options.

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! 🥇🏆❤️

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You know what would be better than good digital buttons? Physical ones.

I’m just glad they stayed with a normally aspirated engine and didn’t put a 3 cylinder turbo or something like that.

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.

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!

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.

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

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 !!

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.

Ryan - What color was the Crosstrek in the vide0?

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.

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.

Toyotas are finally starting to grow on me tbh

We wanted the sport but the horrible yellow accents outside AND inside with only one interior choice was a deal breaker

Enjoyed the drone work for those inclines .

Not the big tablet screen

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.)

For Canadian users 2.5 still build in Japan 🎉

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.

9.2 is already dangerous for average driver. Thanks for the video!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Watching your videos made me buy a Crosstrek!

LOVE everything about this review. Although, I hate that entertainment screen. I want physical buttons, knobs, & even a real key (not push button).

I want a new Baja… A Baja Wilderness would be great.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

I just got one in the same color. Thanks for a great demo and explanation of all the features.

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.

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.

Still loving my 21 sport, the same color as yours. Just over 10k second lof & rotate fun vehicle.

I’m definitely waiting for that wilderness . Hopefully it doesn’t compromise too much mpg . Thanks for the review . You’re the best ❤

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. 😨

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.

We have the 2.5L here in Canada too and fortunately for us it’s made in Japan

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

The only thing I don’t like is they took away the mechanical brake and replaced it with electronic brake😖

Please review 2023 outback Onyx 2.5 .

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!

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.

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!

Please review the Kia Seltos 2024, looks such a nice compact SUV as well, would love to see your opinion and maybe comparisons

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!

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.

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.

Did Subaru fix the problem with the front windshields cracking so easily. Some folks think it is because of the eyesight on the windshield.

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.

Your title card should read "Crosstrek 3.0" - this is the third generation since its debut.

Always so educational, love this review/channel!!!

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?

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

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!

Just picked it up with the 2.5L. Had 2013 gen 1 before. Way way better.

as usual, another great review. Can't wait for the Wilderness review.

That guitar mime thing at the beginning is missing the younger generation completely. Good review though.

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video

Awesome Ryan! Thanks for doing this video.

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.

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.

That big iPad glued to the dash is so silly. I can't wait for this fad to end.

Great job, but not everyone "needs" the 2.5

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 😂

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.

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.

As a 2021 sport owner, I just can't get into the looks of this new gen. Something feels off

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!😂❤

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?

Looks good - and would look even better if they offer an improved plug-in hybrid option.

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? 🤔😁

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.

First person to 3 wheel the 2024 Crosstrek! Thanks for the review!

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.