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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- Subaru Crosstrek or Honda HRV?
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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:22 - trunk space
Smaller than rivals
Still decent sized
1:09 - Engines
Here we have the 2.0 boxer 4
152 hp
145 lbft
The bigger engine is a 2.5 boxer 4
182 hp
178 lbft
Here I’ve also been averaging 33 mpg
Epa says 29 combined
2:18 - Interior quality
And i know some of these things would be addressed with a higher trim package
But here we have just a smattering of blacks and grays
3:13 - Turn signal
And it’s the fact that the turn signal SAYS it has the thing where you press it half down and you get the three blinks
BUT I couldnt get it to work at all this week
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GOOD:
3:40 - AWD
All crosstreks across the board come std with Subaru’s symmetrical AWD
4:13 - Safety
Another thing now coming standard on all crosstreks is Subaru’s eyesite
Which is why it’s on the good side of the video
The system is pretty good
It does have tendency to hug the right lane line in my experience
4:45 - Rear seats
But again, here at 6’1” I could sit back here
I would miss having rear air vents
But you do get chargers back here that are labelled with the amp output for some reason
You’ve got cloth seats but they’re comfy enough
And this guys has the sunroof which is part of that 2500$ package that includes some other items too
5:21 - Towing
This was something I was really impressed to see
This crosstrek has the small engine so it tops out at 1500 lbs towing
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE
If you get the bigger 2.5L engine AND a transmission cooler supposedly your tow rating increases to 3500 lbs
6:17 - Offroadyness
From the jump you get the legendary AWD system
even this Premium trim gets X mode for more aggressive offroad traction
Yo’ve got more ground clearance than just about anyone else
AND if that wasnt enough there’s a wilderness trim
Which offers over a half inch lift, better tires, and some other stuff
6:46 - On-Roadyness
And on the pavement it’s pretty decent too
7:39 - Efficiency
The EPA rates this 2.0 engine at 29 mpg combined
BUT i’ve been getting 33 mpg all week
8:06 - Looks
I love the new grille with its Salvador Dali mustache
But then the whole ca is wrapped in black plastic cladding
And that’s got a diamond texture on it
You’ll remember the WRX had hexagons for its texture
You’ve also got weirdly aggressive aero in the wheel arches and on the rear
But i guess it looks cool
And also, you’ve got a gray sing mirror…for some reason
8:47 - Tech
You’ve got a massive 11.6 center infotainment screen
And as we know, bigger means better
So it doesn’t matter that it doesn’t have native nav here
And that you have to go into the screen to turn on auto climate
Or that the graphics still look a little like a PS2
THE SCREEEN IS BIG SO ALL IS FORGIVEN
Lol no but tbh it’s actually fairly nice
You get ACP And AA and they can even be wireless if you spend enough money
Same thing with a wireless charger
You get a TFT screen in your cluster where the car’s brake lights light up when you hit the brake pedal
9:35 - Price
As tested, this car is 29,700 and i really do feel like you’re getting a great amount of car here for under 30 grand
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10:06 - Misc Bits
11:42 - Outro - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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I just bought one of these after driving a 2014 for 8 years and I can say after a few days of driving the new Crosstrek is NOTHING like my old one. It’s quieter, smoother and far better handling than my 2014. The A/C is 1000% better too. It drives rides and handles like a more expensive car.
The reason I want one is BECAUSE it doesn't have turbo or is a hybrid.
YES! Thank you! These guys think everyone wants turbos and hybrids. I bought one because it a basic engine and couldn't be happier. I did get the limited trim level with the 2.5 engine. Plenty powerful enough.
Reason I am buying one!
You're rather odd. But all is forgiven...
@@cgmiddle what's odd about wanting an engine that will last longer?
Solid review, I wish more reviewers would talk about the headlights or night driving as it’s a huge part of owning a car but doesn’t get touched on much.
The 3-blink on/off switch is in the vehicle settings.
Those "cup holders" in the back could be used to mount a couple of fire extinguishers. Handy if you are off road and a small fire just started. (before it becomes a forest fire) Or on the road and someone's car is on fire, (unless it is electric). You may save a life.
There are vents under the front seats that can blow into the rear footwell.
What is the small square thing on the front outside corner that looks like it flips open with a flathead screwdriver and reveals ports of some kind? 45 degrees down and to either side of the grill?
Its a spot to screw in your tow hook, they have one on the rear as well.
Love my Crosstrek with the 2.5 BUT!!! I hate the 3 cameras that take up so much of the centre or the windshield. Why couldn’t Subaru narrow them, so much black plastic surround. It takes away the forward visibility, imagine a Sun visor down all the time in the centre of the windshield, again I say that I HATE that one feature.
Now, they are forcing that startlink on every trim of 2024. You can not get rid of it. I think they want video data from the customer so they can use like tesla for autopilot programming in the future.
@@satyak1337it's to sell the data to the insurance companies and jack your rates!
Lower the seat, you will get used to the cameras.
@satyak1337 my car insurance went down having the starlink
Do the back seats lay flat when down?
Yes!
Just a heads up on brand new cars you are not supposed to use cruise control it's bad on a new engine to keep it at a constant speed for a long period of time engine parts don't break in correctly
Good to know 👌
How many miles until it's broken in?
@@Jonnymule normally about 1k some people will say once you get your first oil change depends on who you ask but 1k miles is usually enough it also says in your owner’s manual
Thank you, Sir. I pick mine up next week. 😁
THE SUBARU AWD system is THE BEST AWD system made-- PERIOD.. bar none.. that's fact that can not be argued. Too bad it's underpowered and has that stupid big screen in it..
I don't see anything wrong with that interior, I just purchased a 2024. It's definitely better than the jeep renegade which I just turned in.
You said at the end you're a big fan of Crosstrek. I watched the whole vid,and I thought you were going to sum up, "Meh." I am older,looking to sit higher on the road than in my 2004 Civic. I like smaller cars, leaning to Corolla Cross, but the tire repair kit in lieu of a spare is not attractive. There is always the Forester or RAV4,going up in size.
I just DREAD the new tech I have never dealt with.
Dog bowl holders in the back
Is that actually what they are?!
Yes! Lol I thought the same cup holders, but the salesman at Subaru said they are water and food holders for you animals. Maybe for long trips lol.
Yup, Subaru means it when they say “dog approved”. See how much dog stuff is in optional accessories. 😁
yeah, thats what the car dealer explained the trunk bowls for
Underpowered and loud. It sounded like my 1969 FF1 Subaru; except with the cvt it sounded like a slipping clutch. After 55 years you'd think they would be more refined and better gas mileage.Love the looks and most everything else; but thedrivetrain felt like the 1980s
Why are the dash lights flickering?
Just a camera thing, not the car
If they'd make that with a TURBO-- I'd buy one RIGHT NOW.... I wish they'd take that big ugly assed screen out and throw that crap away... FAR too much bS... the car itse'f is a great little car-- and people need to learn to drive their OWN cars again. and get RID of all the tech BS.
I really wish they make this a hybrid. It's not worth it when the engine have pretty much stayed the same since gen 1.
I kind of agree. I want the hybrid
Subaru already made a 2023 Crosstrek hybrid ..look it up …it did’t sell well and has been discontinued for 2024
You are a bit picky with the interior space … oh and you forgot to mention that the 2024 uses the steering rack from the WRX for much improved handling , also the chassis has been stiffed and the final drive ration has been changed … you didn’t do very much research, you were too focused on the cup holders
Hybrids are for 90 yr olds
@@danielfair4675 go sit down
My issue is that it looks like a station wagon and station wagons are so ugly.
I can’t believe you spoke against wagons….🫤
It does look cheap.. and in NOT GOOD-- which is deceiving...