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The Subaru Crosstrek gets a facelift for its 2024 model year. Although this subcompact SUV might look familiar at first glance, it gets an improved chassis, redesigned interior, revamped engine, and transmission refinements. We share our first impressions on these updates, and how this new version stacks up to others in this class, like the Mazda CX-30 and Kia Niro Hybrid. And what would be a safe, fun to drive manual transmission car for a new teen driver? Our experts help a viewer with tips for shopping for his first car that has both sporty driving dynamics and important safety features.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
02:07 - New Updates
04:01 - The Ride
05:20 - Styling
07:16 - Seat Comfort and Driving Position
09:56 - Controls
12:34 - AWD and Off-Road Capability
14:35 - Question: What would be a safe, fun to drive manual transmission vehicle for a new teen driver?
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First Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Benefits from Subtle Updates
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@Mcphlee Год назад

From my understanding, the cladding is put in high impact areas to prevent corrosion and reduce road noise.

@planr5572 Год назад

Am I the only one that likes the cladding? Gives Subaru a signature look. Plus they do add some functionality, especially on unpaved roads.

@Billybobthor Год назад

I think they serve the purpose of looking better than scratches on the paint. So I’m ok with them.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Nope

@lash9400 Год назад

I love the cladding on my WRX. I’ve seen the cladding color matched and in my opinion the un painted looks far better

@AbleMable Год назад

@@lash9400 I also have a 2022 WRX. I love the cladding, but not the rear bumper. The rear bumper needs a bit of a rework, which I suspect will happen with the 2024 model year.

@michaelmorrissey5631 Год назад

No, most definitely not! These guys are dweebs. Subaru has ALWAYS marched to their own drum and I would not have any other way!

@propertyguru22 11 месяцев назад

Value for money. This is what the Crosstrek offers. If you are picky about 0 to 60 performance, please run to the BMW or Porsche dealer and test drive. Make sure you have an additional ~$60,000 in your pocket. It is very annoying when folks leave comments regarding acceleration/performance for this vehicle.

@TokyoOlympics2020 Год назад

My 2016 Impreza CVT went bad, now I have a manual 23 Crosstrek. One of final ones . . . Keep it forever

@trainiax Год назад

The manual transmission is pretty solid - and if it ever does need repairs, it's a lot cheaper than the CVT. I retired my last car (an '05 Legacy) at 375,000 km, and while age and rust made for quite a few repairs, the transmission was flawless. Currently have a '15 Impreza and planning on replacing it with a '23 Impreza or Crosstrek in a few years since it's the last year with a manual.

@tah6746 Год назад

Bring back Physical Buttons for Controlling features in a car. I would rather have a Physical dedicated button or switch that have to navigate through a Screen. Manual Transmission Option would be another item to bring back or make available.

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

No idea what the advantage of manual transmission is, but totally agree with having physical buttons.

@DavGreg 4 месяца назад

Subaru has a voice command but these "experts" seem not to realize that. I own an Outback which uses essentially the same screen - the things you control from the scene are things you generally do not do while driving.

@markjwil Год назад

The Crosstrek is now Subaru's best selling model. A great, inexpensive, practical and reliable value for a Subaru. It outsells everything in this crowded class, including the Honda HRV.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Yup

@chrispapas303 Год назад

Amen to that ☺️

@paulhunter6652 Год назад

Chose it over the CRV and RAV 4

@kenhoward3512 Год назад

We'll conveniently overlook the fact that Subaru produced engines with widespread, catastrophic head gasket failures for at least *12* consecutive years, with no recalls. But Subaru is "Love!" (and cute children and puppy dogs). They know their buyers very well.

@paulhunter6652 Год назад

@@kenhoward3512 Sorry about your luck lol.

@michaelmorrissey5631 Год назад

Hey Subaru, don’t listen to these dweebs. Keep it weird, keep it Subaru. As an artist I appreciate your unique appearance and approach. The fender cladding is perfect…. And it looks awesome on the Crosstrek and the Wrx, (you just need to make it a hatch!)

@cargueone1971 Год назад

Love my 2024 Crosstrek. Quieter and more refined than the last generation. Gas mileage in the real world is better. Happy with it for the price I paid for it. Most of your criticism is fair, and is for the broad scope of buyers. I'm impressed with the quality.

@m-cw7er Год назад

I love my 2014 limited but moved up to Outback

@chrispapas303 Год назад

Thanks for your thoughts. I have a 2024 arriving next month convenience trim in offshore blue. Very excited!!! I have been with Toyota firm several years and heard the reliability is great too! Plus Toyota owns 20% of Subaru. So very happy to hear that as well.

@cargueone1971 Год назад

@@chrispapas303 that's the color I got too.

@kwokmanchung Год назад

Honestly, I don't care for the soft touch plastic or leather wrapped steering wheels as long as they're not shiny. They're easier to clean and they don't crack or become greasy and disgusting over time. I remember hard plastic used to be the norm and you can wrap your own steeling wheels if you want. I don't remember when all these soft touch talks became a thing.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Perhaps when you spend over 30k

@kenhoward3512 Год назад

@@m-cw7er He likely also prefers roll-down windows and vinyl seat covers. Yeah, I'd imagine leather wrapped steering wheels *could* get "disgusting" if you eat in the car and/or don't wash your hands occasionally.

@kwokmanchung Год назад

@@kenhoward3512 Everyone is free to express their opinion. There's no need to assume or insult other people.

@edsmith9855 Год назад

Visibility is really excellent for the Crosstrek though (at least the previous model) so I dont really mind the lack of BSM. The new screen and lack of physical buttons really bothers me though. Have to wonder how the screen would work in Minn winters, with gloves on. Edit: really hope you buy one with the 2.5L engine for your full test.

@PH-md8xp 11 месяцев назад

Subaru makes excellent products overall and the Crosstrek is extremely popular for a reason. Value for money, a well engineered product, and their all wheel drive system is very capable. The only knocks on it in my opinion are the very underpowered base engine and the CVT. But many people can afford the 2.5 L engine, so there’s that and then it’s a practical fun car to drive.

@philricci2012 5 месяцев назад

It should start with the 2.5 engine then add the 2.4 turbo as an option.

@ltkwok Год назад

I always liked the Crosstrek. Probably would have bough the manual if it was still being offered. But I understand why they stopped offering it.

@billyrock8305 Год назад

It’s a beauty. Awesome value for the money. #1. ✅

@kenhoward3512 Год назад

The pitch of a Subaru salesman.

@A_A_J. Год назад

One solution to the screen is to just use voice commands where possible. And the audio controls on the steering wheel. Will be interesting to see how well those work.

@donaldwilson2620 Год назад

For Luke, another good suggestion is a 2019-2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or a 2020-2022 Corolla sedan in SE or XSE trim. The Toyota may not be as fun to drive as a Honda Civic or Mazda3, but the Corolla Hatchback and SE/XSE sedan come with the more powerful 2.0L engine, is available with a 6 speed manual(the manual option was unfortunately dropped for 2023 exept for the high performance GR), has Toyota Safety Sence, good fuel efficiency, and most importantly, Toyota's legendary reliability.

@tsizzle Год назад

Plus it has automatic downshift rev matching!

@Hallowsaw 6 месяцев назад

Corollas are really only usable if you are 1-2 people. Their back seat and trucks are not very practical.

@stevebier710 Год назад

Really? You’re going to cry over a steering wheel not having a leather cover? C’mon, guys.

@Jefferson2005 Год назад

First world problems.

@kenhoward3512 Год назад

The steering wheel is *the* primary interface that you use continuously while driving, and will be reminded of its plastic-cheapness every time you touch it (especially when the car has been sitting in the sun on a hot summer day). "First world problems" - Yes, like spending $25,000+ on a new car while having certain minimal expectations.

@danielfair4675 Год назад

@@kenhoward3512 wear gloves

@QuietOC Год назад

It is fairly easy to replace steering wheels. I swapped the one on my Crosstrek.

@1Springloaded Год назад

I would not buy a car that did not have a leather wrapped wheel. If you take care of it. They just get better over time. No so with polyurethane.

@Billybobthor Год назад

2020 Subaru Outback owner. Small scratches in the plastic cladding look better than on body paint. I’ve run my car through the local aggressive/abrasive car wash that I am an unlimited member at 300+ times so far and the black plastic still looks great.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Hand wash mine. Looks a beaut.

@ronpulido743 Год назад

At about 1:05 plug-in hybrid was mentioned for the cosstrek. If true, wold be interesting if it can get 30+ ev miles.

@ragweedmakesmesneeze Год назад

I just spent about 1300 miles in a base model rental agency spec Kia Forte. It's got good active safety features, the lane-keep-assist works really well for long stretches of boring roads, good brakes, great fuel economy (43 mpg; mostly drove 70-80 on desert highways) For the 16-y-o, who wants a little pep, the GT model is available with a manual transmission a nice sounding exhaust and over 200hp. Long warranty too. I think it's an underrated car.

@AbleMable Год назад

The Forte GT is a Civic SI killer without a doubt!

@michaelmorrissey5631 Год назад

Yeah I leased a Kia Seltos S awd and I can’t get rid of it soon enough. It ain’t no Subaru though you can see it wishes it was.

@scraps0233 5 месяцев назад

I have a 2020 forte Gt manual with an intake, tune, catback, bov. It’s such a fun little car! 43,000 miles tuned

@lorenschwiderski 5 месяцев назад

Before buying a car, I check-out the website for Death Rates in Cars and the Insurance payout ratings to get an idea of true safety of cars. Subaru is very good, and the Outback is outstanding. Safety features and crash tests are one thing --- real life is another.

@tsizzle Год назад

19:00 Another recommendation for Luke for his first car! Go try to find a 2018 Honda Fit EX with a manual transmission. That year, they still made a Fit EX manual which has adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation and all the safety bells and whistles! And it cost less than an accord or civic. Furthermore, the magic seats are really great!

@AbleMable Год назад

Honda fit is the way!

@hunterphan5506 11 месяцев назад

Good choice!

@hereigoagain5050 Год назад

If you don't need black cladding or the ground clearance, but you like to save about $2K, cross-shop the Impreza. My son loves his Impreza.

@jimthompson2836 Год назад

Moved from a 2020 Crosstrek to a 2024 Crosstrek Onyx. Only one negative from me, the wheel lug pattern has changed requiring buying new wheels with snow tires. Much quieter than the 2020. Much better displays. Like the blind spot monitoring. Overall, practical improvements. A bit disappointed with your review….like it more than you folks do. Reliable, well constructed. Good value for the money in my opinion.

@martyyoung9791 11 месяцев назад

I love my 2023 Crosstrek. One problem. Every time it snows hard or rains my Eye sight goes off.Have they fixed this for 2024?

@donaldmcleod7494 2 месяца назад

We got the ‘23 Crosstrek with the 6mt because we didn’t want all the nuisance technology that comes with the cvt. Plus it was cheaper and has a reputation for fewer problems. We love it.

@trainiax Год назад

As an owner of a '15 Impreza, sad (but not surprised) to see the manual transmission go, and strongly opposed to the touch-screen controls. But other than that, happy to see Subaru sticking with a practical formula that works.

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

As a 58 year old who has driven several hundred thousand miles on manuals, I have no idea why someone would want a manual. It used to be gas mileage. Now that autos are good mileage also....there is literally no reason to want a manual. But yeah, the touch screen does not impress me. I'd rather have knobs that work and aren't confusing.

@toronado455 Год назад

I like the new podcast room. Much nicer than the garage.

@TokyoOlympics2020 Год назад

Like the new set, and love the intro, but kinda echo there

@TomTom-gn9mp Год назад

The new model with the 2.5L starts over $30,000.00 I decided to get a $32,000.00 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX that offers more features, up to 40 Mpg and a 1.6T engine.

@PH-md8xp 11 месяцев назад

Only problem is it’s a Kia.

@toyota420xp Месяц назад

The chassis was stiffened so they could make the shocks softer. Leather steering wheels can get messed up nicks and scratches

@quixomega Год назад

Is that why the 2024 Impreza doesn't have the squared off tire look.

@neoamaru 4 месяца назад

Both stylish & rugged, practical, comfy & nimble, it has it's drawbacks, but it gets the job done, i know, that screen is big, would have wished for a more BRZ like dash, but i'm OK with that.. that's my brand new Crosstrek 😃

@gs98999 11 месяцев назад

Subaru has now changed the menu again where heated seat controls are on all the time and outside of the hvac menu. Slow but steady improvements to the 11.6” system

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

Lol, someone cares about heated seats. Next you'll tell me that heated steering wheels matter in some mysterious way! LOL! And I am in Colorado at 7200 feet.... never once wished I had heated crap. My butt warms the seat in 3 seconds...why would I need a heated seat? Humans are bizarre and alien to me.

@dennisgill3459 Год назад

I don't like the looks of the plastic fender flares but they serve a purpose when off roading and gravel roads as they keep rocks and gravel from chipping the paint around the wheels..you should know that

@creatxrcreatxr8635 Год назад

if the crosstrek 2024's cargo could hold in 4 tires without putting down the seats?

@qwincyq6412 Год назад

I can’t believe that Subaru did away with individual buttons for seat heaters and climate control. As a passenger I wouldn’t intuitively know how the screen works and where to push. Also if the car hits a bump while I’m trying to do this who knows what result i will get, if any. What a way to turn away your traditional Subaru buyers. It’s bad enough in our current Forester with its black hole in the dashboard that always shows fingerprint smudges and needed expensive repairs. Change for its own sake is not good in this instance.

@tpolerex7282 Год назад

There are ‘90s style seat heater switches down on the center console as they always have and front/rear defrost as well as individual temperature control are all hard buttons.

@qwincyq6412 Год назад

@@tpolerex7282 according to this CR review those switches are no longer on the Crosstrek. Everything is in the touchscreen.

@ZeGermanHam Год назад

The 2024 still has physical buttons for the seat heaters located on the center console near the cupholders.

@AbleMable Год назад

@@qwincyq6412 the seat heater buttons are still clicky switches, the temperature control is still buttons, and There's still a volume and tune knob. On the Outback legacy WRX, the seat heater controls are baked into the infotainment screen, but not the new Crosstrek.

@tuanh_duong 5 месяцев назад

Again for those who complain about the cladding just look at the Mazda CX-30

@welcometfreddysplace Год назад

Waiting on the Toyota Cross Hybrid.😁

@m-cw7er Год назад

You can have it

@scottvickery2057 Год назад

That kid needs a 1979 impala with a 6 cyl..lol

@toufuelo Год назад

I was really hoping there would be a review of the 2.5L engine for the Crosstrek.

@larryruzich659 Год назад

I have a 2021 Crosstrek Sport with the 2.5L. with about 20k on it so far. No complaints. More than enough power for freeway entrance ramps! I'm also glad the 2021 still had the physical climate control buttons. The Info screen is a little smaller than I'd like but I can adjust climate issues without even looking since the knobs for fan and temp are different sizes. In 5 years that huge screen is going to look really dated!

@elementkx Год назад

Im not a fan either, but I assume its to keep the fenders from rusting due to rock chips and water in teh cracks.

@tvted6160 Год назад

Love my 2017 crosstrek ❤

@geraldodearrudajunior2484 Год назад

I live in Brazil and I dream of owning a Subaru Crosstrek Limited. Here we only have 4 stores and the models sold are Forester and XV 2.0 Gasoline and hybrid. What do they say, is it worth it? I prefer the XV 2.0 gasoline

@user-er9bj7cc8u 9 месяцев назад

I’m a senior so I would value more comments on the ease of getting in and out of cars, the comfort of the ride, more comments on the fit and safety for short people, and which model has the 360 view mirrors. I looked for blind spot feature when I bought my 2012 hybrid Camry, now the feature I’m looking for is the 360 mirrors.

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

As a 58 year old I don't know what, "360 mirrors" means, but I can tell you for $5 you can stick a round mirror on your side mirror to remove the blind spot. I do that, and it's fine.

@jaroslawakmiot666 2 месяца назад

I did it, too but for $1.....@@randomgrinn

@concernedcitizen2898 Год назад

I bought a manual 21’ Crosstrek this year. Boo on Subaru.

@DinSC 11 месяцев назад

the dude in the black tshirt's lisp is on point! lol

@xienon Год назад

2019+ Jetta or GLI manual comes with AEB standard

@m-cw7er Год назад

Keep it no one wants

@hereigoagain5050 Год назад

Luke needs a pre-1980 Ford Econoline van to carry the band's gear to gigs and to camp while touring & road trips. Your only young once and there is plenty of time to become responsible.

@toyota420xp Месяц назад

The chassis was stiffened so they could make the shocks softer

@m-cw7er Год назад

Love my Subarus but they need to improve that side impact test.

@daweed980 Год назад

The '24 Crosstrek redesign should fix that hopefully

@UncleYohta Год назад

the back end keeps raising any higher and it might as well be a mini RAV4-lite.

@ericcarawan1308 Год назад

I love the black plastic fender flares and I think the Subaru design team is knocking it out of the park with their new designs and I say this as a 57 year old man. I will be buying one this summer when the limited trim comes out.

@creakid 3 месяца назад

As a stick driver, I want a notchback, not just for better “rear-speakers sound quality”, but also “wide rear visibility (convenient/safe for passing)” like in the latest Corolla/Avalon. But FWD Toyota's don't come with steering feel. How about a Civic 2.0 sedan manual? Looks like I have to surgically find a doner hatchback manual & transfer the drivetrain over to the sedan?

@JG90984 Год назад

Will the 2024 be as reliable? And what’s a better buy this or a CX30?

@Jose_hernandez970 Год назад

Just depends on your preferences. The Mazda will have a nicer interior, better fit and finish, and be more reliable long term. The Subaru is comfortable, more cushy suspension, and cheaper.

@AbleMable Год назад

@@Jose_hernandez970 Don't know why you think the Subaru will be less reliable.... Have you seen the Crosstrek reliability numbers? There's a reason why resale value is so strong, and a much better seller than the CX-30.

@Buc_Stops_Here Год назад

There is a new "Wilderness" version coming in 2024 which they did not mention. I went to the car show in NY and it was almost the only thing Subaru could talk about besides the new Crosstrek. They are expanding the Wilderness line to more cars which gives you a lifted car with a slightly more heavy duty CVT and some underbody protection. They are right, the fender flares are used on the cars with the raised suspension - it is the only way to tell they are different visibly besides the name. Sticking with my old Subaru Legacy (2013) with 135,000 miles and the 5 speed auto. I know from even CR's durability surveys these new CVTs don't last as long with valve body failures (80,000 miles costing $1500) and full tranny failures before 150,000 (costing $9000).

@JTR253 Год назад

Wouldn’t the surveys be for the Foresters early on in 2014 or so to have such mileage now? I thought that Subaru had fixed the CVT issue in later years. I hope that some of Toyota’s Kaizen DNA has rubbed off on Subaru since Toyota has increased ownership stakes in the company

@m-cw7er Год назад

Subaru been using cvt since the justy. I admit not better than regular automatic but Subaru cvt among best hands down.

@Buc_Stops_Here Год назад

@@JTR253 I wish it was true but when you see the more recent cars age it seems after 7-8 years it declines into red. By all indications they still fail about 150,000. Toyota has a better CVT because their engineering realized the stress from take off is too great for a CVT. So their CVT has a first gear then moves into CVT mode. Their CVTs are now over 100,000 and still have no problems (the Toyota Corolla has had it for years now). My parents have a 2014 and 2015 Outback and both lost their transmissions after going over 100,000. I am pretty sure the 2016-2022 will suffer the same fate for many Subaru owners. If CR's survey improves on their reliably only then will I buy another Subaru.

@Jose_hernandez970 Год назад

@@m-cw7er false information. Subaru Justy used a cvt made by DAF. It was discontinued because it was junk. In 2003 Subaru saw cvt’s as the future and spent nearly half a billion dollars investing in Jatco to make cvt’s. Nothing about Subaru’s cvt is better than anyone else’s. Subaru uses a Jatco designed cvt modified for boxer engines. Subaru refuses to update their service manuals to require cvt fluid changes. They instead push false information to their dealer network to claim cvt fluid is “lifetime” fluid. Because of this nonsense Subaru cvt’s varnish and burn up solenoids and valve body’s because the fluid inside the cvt has lost all protection properties due to age and heat. Subaru is the only manufacturer in the world to claim cvt fluid is lifetime. Spreading misinformation claiming Subaru cvt’s are the better ones is completely untrue because of this data.

@danielfair4675 Год назад

@@Jose_hernandez970 that's why you have your dealership change the fluid at 40,000 miles.

@davidm5707 Год назад

I know it's a nitpick, but the small round table couldn't handle the new mikes. The longer table works perfectly. Now you don't look like you're about to be eaten by aliens. Unless you come across a book called To Serve Man.

@jason_ Год назад

I placed an order for a 2024 Crosstrek Sport today and I'm supposed to receive it at the end of June.

@toronado455 Год назад

The 2024 changes the parking brake from manual to electronic.

@user-id3qq3hl3i 8 месяцев назад

Any one else have a problem with the headlights at night? Black spots show up like floaters in your eyes and the lights are too low and doesn't illuminate the road there is a line between the light and the dark above. When you drive and hit even a small bump you can see the line move up and down. Very distracting.

@jeretso 9 месяцев назад

The screen is too big. Buttons are more ergonomic.

@brocklanders6969 4 месяца назад

The 2.0L Crosstrek engine is a real turd. The 2.5L is a must have.

@georgeh6856 Год назад

The second to the lowest trim level is now called "Premium". I would like to see a car maker with the guts to call their trim levels from highest to lowest, "Overpriced", "Bad", "Terrible", and "Shitty".

@trainiax Год назад

My Impreza is a "Base" model. With names like Premium, Sport, Limited etc. for the other trims, every time I go on a parts or accessories list, it's like "sorry, your version is too cheap to get a name."

@toronado455 Год назад

Wrapped steering wheels have all that stitching around them which makes the surface less smooth than a urethane wheel. I just prefer the urethane wheel and wish that more trim levels from more auto makers would allow you do have the urethane.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Buy Kia then

@berthaadamson1225 7 месяцев назад

Interesting that the plastic steering wheel is such an issue in several reviews. I don’t care and actually don’t like how leather feels. (Must be the only person on the planet who feels this way?) I am glad the Crosstrek Premium comes with cloth seats. Hopefully getting one soon to replace my 23 year old Outback and glad reviews are consistently positive.

@caclavijo 13 дней назад

Akward is great! Subaru 🥇

@acemacgruber6593 Год назад

Kudos for talking about the over use of black plastic. It’s a deal breaker for me. It ruins the car.

@hughmichaelhiggs6423 Год назад

Love this and the Crosstrek. Ford really missed the mark on the Focus and then the Escape and then the Bronco Sport. The Focus should have evolved into an AWD and the Escape should have been what the Bronco Sport is. Subaru has taken a really good stance here while remaining tru to naming, focus, capability and performance. LOVE what Subaru puts out (minus the Forrester which is dog ugly).

@DavGreg 4 месяца назад

You guys - the center stack has been around since 2020 in the Outback - it did not start with the WRX. I hear a lot of whining and nitpicking. The screen is plenty responsive enough and was designed primarily to give a good CarPlay experience - especially for navigation. Suggesting you buy a higher level of trim just to get a wrapped steering when when you can buy one at any car parts store is kinds strange. And please do not compare a real car like a Subaru to anything made by Hyundai or Kia.

@wakajumba Год назад

Honda did away with buttons and brought them back after consumers complained. Think Subaru made a big mistake in that regard

@Minusroot8 Год назад

#BringBackTheButtons all these touch controls are not user friendly!!!

@cusebike5391 Год назад

Yes, I hated the excessive plastic cladding when we bought the 2021 Mazda CX-30. I got the dark mica blue color to lessen the effect of the cladding. As pepeshopping stated, keeping the cladding looking new is relatively easy. I'm 6'2" and found the 2021 Crosstrek interior uncomfortable and boring. Good to see Subaru is addressing those issues. Physical controls are a must if you plan to keep the vehicle long term. I'm not convinced that touch screens are going to age well.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Madza 😂

@rallysauruswrex Год назад

In Canada, the Premium trim gets a heated leather wrapped steering wheel standard. Strange the U.S. does not get that

@m-cw7er Год назад

US has money so all manufacturers try to nickel and dime us

@tsizzle Год назад

It’s colder in the winter up in Canada 🇨🇦 🥶

@rallysauruswrex Год назад

@@tsizzle atleast give us standard leather steering wheel like the previous gen 😭

@MrEricmopar 4 месяца назад

What is the definition of practical? I mean the Crosstrek gets quite a bit better mileage and is a bit lower and can get into some tighter areas.

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

First thing every car with a screen says when you start the car..."Don't look at this screen while driving!". LOL.... so why do you give me a screen I am not supposed to look at? Just because you can do it, does not mean you SHOULD do it!!

@senorbautista6143 Год назад

Luke is on a class of his own 👊🏽. A 16 year old wanting to buy a manual fun to drive car. I am also curious about what his choice is/was.

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

@henrytaverner1803 Год назад

CVT is the weakness of Subaru.

@jpnorth3557 Год назад

Subaru almost never changes the exterior form factor of any of their vehicles when they do “full redesigns.” I would like to see them do more. They’re the polar opposite of Kia/Hyundai.

@m-cw7er Год назад

They don’t have to. They sell regardless.

@danielfair4675 Год назад

If it's not broke, don't fix it.

@hagenherrmann8204 Год назад

6:48 I can assure you that tires up here in Canada are most definitely square. Perhaps Subaru designed these fender flairs with us in mind

@jeffrey3498 11 месяцев назад

The 2023 Premium Crosstrek has a leather wrapped steering wheel.

@ZeGermanHam Год назад

Love the Crosstrek. That said, I ran out and bought a 2023 Crosstrek Limited in January after I saw photos of the refreshed 2024. The 2018-23 looks better outside, and I will not own a car that doesn't have physical buttons and knobs for the HVAC. They also got rid of a bunch of physical buttons for other features and placed them in the touchscreen (X-Mode, lane departure, auto start-stop, etc.). Not good. Ultimately, I view the 2024 as a very mild refresh. Same chassis, only 10% stiffer. Same engines & transmissions. The interior door panels actually got a little more low-rent on the 2024 compared to the 2023, suggestive of cost-cutting. Still a good car, just not as appealing as the one it replaces.

@Guacamole44479 Год назад

Good points. Big difference in safety features though (another camera, and all front interior cameras isolated from dust - an underrated feature I suspect); also much improved seats. I despite the HVAC buttons being on and off the screen as well.

@coreytrevor1311 2 месяца назад

The crosstrek is the only choice if your back seat passengers are over 5’0”

@Buc_Stops_Here Год назад

Edmonds just put out cars that are going for under MSRP and over MSRP. Number 3 on the over list - Honda! Surprised CR is recommending one of the most expensive new and used cars out there. Mazda is at the other end of the scale under MSRP. Figuring price in Luke's question stick with Mazda as they suggested.

@m-cw7er Год назад

Madza don’t hold a candle. The new Suzuki.

@Buc_Stops_Here Год назад

@@m-cw7er The Mazda CX-5 is one of the most reliable cars out there according to CR. Where are you getting your information?

@nickolastiguan Год назад

6:40 Mike, your job as the host is not to jump in and cut people off 😂

@Steve_in_NJ Год назад

Over the years, I felt that Subaru "went cheap" and even though I've driven Subaru from 1981 to 2013, I switched to Hyundai and got more "bang for the buck". Now, I'm on my 2nd Hyundai Kona and when I compared the Crosstrek to Kona, felt that Hyundai did a better job with the interior design. And yes, Kona has those dark plastic cladding around the sides and wheels, but on the Kona, it has a "cool" look to it.

@theamorphousblog9831 Год назад

The screen was the biggest deal to me which is what pushed me away from the crosstrek and outback. I really hope they don't decide to implement this for the entire lineup. Real buttons/knobs >>> screens

@tobylopez445 10 месяцев назад

the extras cost too much compared to a Toyota Rav4 XLE Premium which has all the bells and whistles at a much lower price tag.

@diraziz396 Год назад

Love that Car. Had 3 of them - The New Digital Controls is Not for me. I wish Subaru will give us a Base Spec. Trim. All analog. I will pay for that the Same price!

@FORESTER_SJG Год назад

I run a channel for Subaru cars in Japan, but the Wilderness specification that Japan doesn't have is cool, isn't it! Thank you for valuable information!

@codysmith7038 7 месяцев назад

Cladding looks great and functional.

@dannyferguson9415 Год назад

Did Subaru know they were renting the Crosstrek to CR?

@rfjel7785 Год назад

The screen needs to go. The screen on the 23 Outback isn’t bad, it’s just dangerous.

@patrickgagnon9662 8 месяцев назад

You don't mention the bigger engine ...184 hp...not important?

@tominftlthomasp3559 Год назад

I don’t like how they don’t put power seats on most of the Subarus passenger seat! I got rid of mine because of that!

@m-cw7er Год назад

Stop being cheap

@danielfair4675 Год назад

The passenger doesn't drive the car

@roguedogx Год назад

0:25 please let it be quicker.

@roguedogx Год назад

15:10 my first thought jumps to a basic Mini, depending upon budget.

@mattkemper2376 2 месяца назад

All the (car guys) want manual transmission but nobody buys them. I have driven manual for all of adult life. I prefer auto for commuting in 25 miles of heavy traffic.

@asad5067 Год назад

scion ia for the teen

@davidwayne9982 6 месяцев назад

Does it have any more PEP off the line etc.?? I feel like it's going to fly apart trying to get on the freeway... and it sounds like it-- sounds like cheap JUNK-- (not saying it is- said it SOUNDS like it)... I love these little buggers- but its' UNDERPOWERED-- or at least with capabilities getting off the line and ONTO the freeway without getting run over. I also found out from several master mechanics that the AWD is NOT as good as it use to be-- with the 60/40 front wheel bias and you CAN get a locker for the back- but SHOULDN"T HAVE TO..

@randomgrinn 8 месяцев назад

Someone LIKES pedestrian detection? So that means I am the only person who is looking where they drive? Really? I SEE pedestrians...are other people not looking out the windshield when they drive? Wow people are scary. If you need pedestrian detection, YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DRIVE A CAR! I have driven over 1 Million miles...NEVER needed the car to tell me what is in front of me! NEVER!!

@rambolambo007 25 дней назад

Agreed

@lan1623 Год назад

For me those sides fender guards in the new crosstrek look great, but in the new wrx they look amazing 🤩 is a rally car not a sport city car. You “WRX Fans” need to understand what are you buying. If u Want a sporty city car get a civic si or a GTI , but if you want a monster rally car get the WRX

@toyota420xp 12 дней назад

You're not car people if you say it looks exactly the same

@toyota420xp 12 дней назад

Evs arent coming