NEW 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review || The Best Small Crossover SUV To Buy?
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- 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review. We review and do a walk around tour of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and explain why it might be the best affordable small crossover SUV to buy. We also cover the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 2023 Honda HR-V, and 2023 Mazda CX-30 to see how they compare. If you are buying a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, make sure to watch this review.
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The infotainment screen looks fancy and hi-tech but I would go for the old fashioned knobs and buttons instead.
Yeah and 2-4K less price.
I have the Outback and it will glitch when it gets too hot or cold
I bought a 2022 Crosstrek Outdoor trim last summer - LOVE it so far. I would absolutely echo the "go for the 2.5L engine" statement. The 2.5L handles highway speeds with ease while the 2.0L certainly works a lot harder. If you play to carry anything on a roof rack like I do (sea kayaks, in my case), that 2.5L again makes it easy.
As for the new generation, aesthetically, I prefer my Gen2. Externally they don't look all that different, internally, I don't like the new dash layout as much as mine - especially the move to the big-dumb-screen. I really hate the infotainment systems having giant screens - it's distracting. The Gen2's had a screen that was just the right size while the Gen3s now have a giant screen that kind of dominates the centre dash (much like the Outbacks). But that's minor details really and down to personal preference. The _important_ thing is that they stuck with the drivetrain and mechanicals that were proven and work well. I think anyone that gets one with the 2.5L would be very happy with it.
*Fuel Economy Tip:* (first a bit of explanation) For anyone with a recent Crosstrek (and probably other CVT driven Subarus) you're probably aware there are two drive modes - I and S. "I" is intelligent mode which is efficiency focused, and "S" is sport mode. All they do is change the simulated shift points of the CVT so that Sport mode takes the engine to higher RPMs, closer to its optimum power output. Lots of vehicles have this nowadays - hardly unique to Subaru. What's different, however, is behaviour on the highway. I've noticed that if you leave the vehicle in "Sport" mode, it will run at about 500rpm higher when cruising on the highway. I guess the logic being that any touch of the pedal will get you a bit snappier response. The downside is you're going to go through about 20 to 25% more fuel than using Intelligent mode. So my suggestion is if you like it being more zippy in Sport mode, fine - use it, but once you get on the highway and are cruising, put it in Intelligent mode to the best efficiency.
Can you switch between modes (ie. from S to I) mid drive? Meaning, I have it in S mode when on the on-ramp getting onto the highway where I need to accelerate to merge with the flow of traffic, then can I switch (while moving at high speed) to I mode? I just wasn't sure if it can only be changed when from a dead stop.
@@Veeetz Oh yeah, you can can change it on the fly, no problem. All it does is tell the computer to change (simulated) shift points. So yes, if you prefer S for on-ramps, merging, and whatnot - keep using it, then switch to I when all set and cruising.
Thanks for the review Shari !
The Crosstrek is a bit too small for our needs.
This is why we bought the Forester touring for me. My wife loves her Outback.
We have an older couple who live down the road from us who bought a Crosstrek for her.
They have the 2.5L and get 35mpg on the freeway when they drive to Spokane Washington USA.
If Subaru would manufacture a reliable hybrid we would trade our Outback and our Forester in .
Shari, you're my all time favorite:)
Hi, thanks for upload these suggest a informative and honest reviews. But I have a question want to see your option. which I am having a hard time to decide between the Lexus RX500h and Mazda CX-90 top spec. in your opinion which one have a better build quality and more reliable and long lasting?
I have a 2023 Sport model reserved and should arrive at dealer 3/8. it looks like there are many improvements coming for 2024 but do I want an all-new car built in a different plant or take the 2023 that has been built in Japan for 12 years?
I ordered a 2022 last summer, sold out bumped me to the 2023, now that’s sold out, I’m bumped to the 2024. Gone from 24K to 25K, to now 29K Canadian, hopefully it comes soon, or I get really lucky and get a last 2023…
I have a 2020 limited and I like it but what I find deficient is its t eye sight system. It doesn’t work when I have needed it the most. When it’s raining, snowing or too cold😫😱 which is one of the reasons I got it. For it’s safety features. I am thinking of changing it! Any idea if that has improved in newer models?
I don’t love that huge screen 😮
Thank you for this review.
I love the Crosstrek. It is very much a Goldilocksy "just right" vehicle in a lot of ways. There are downsides like the cargo space, the horsepower, etc; but all of the pros tend to make up for it - reliability, utility, tech package, etc.
I ended up going for a Lexus, but Subarus were a close second
Do you know what was that Crosstrek trime at this auto show?
does the 2024 crosstrek have a cd player ??
The 2024 looks okay, but I like the previous version better. I am happy that I ordered a 2023 with a manual transmission.
I haven't seen much mention of the fact that it's now being made in the US, for the first time.
Hopefully the quality is still there.
I believe the 2.5L engine is being made in the US. The regular 2.0L is still made in Japan. I’m not sure where the overall car is assembled or built though.
Goddamn I hate that centre vertical screen no matter how much I see it🤣
Love the vehicle, but hate all that black cladding. For me, that would make the Impreza a better choice.
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Will there be a 2024 Crosstrek Hybrid?
The gold trim on the sport is a deal killer for me. I want one that is made in Japan.
I'm kind of wondering how the quality of the trims built in the USA plant will be compared to the plant in Japan.
We have a 2023 Outback Touring XT made at the plant in the USA. The engine and transmission are made in Japan. Quality is top notch so far. Absolutely love the Outback. About to buy a ‘24 Crosstrek for my son.
Very nice, I have a 2019 Crosstrek top trim and very happy with it.
Shari,
A lot of Canadians come to WA USA to buy their Subie’s so they can get them cheaper.
Also Montana USA has no sales tax.
How?? You can’t bring a foreign vehicle into Canada if it’s less than 15 years old.
@@NarutoUzumaki-jw4kw You’ll have to pay ALL Canadian taxes on it.
You mentioned to stay away from a CVT in another video. Why do you feel different here?
Great video. But I’m torn between crosstrek and rav4. I would love to see a video about this.
I have a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid......I'd say get the RAV4 Hybrid if you can. My RAV4 Hybrid is made in Japan and the build quality is really good.
@@millerliteguru thank you for that insight. i guess i have to do more research before i can pull the trigger on which car to get.
Rav4 is very noisy engine and has window road noise. The AWD on subaru is far superior.
Another great video! Does anyone know if that lovely green colour will be offered in Canada? I can't find any info
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Can you do a video on Tiguan ?
Where is the Wilderness model?
Great video! I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Crosstrek Wilderness? I'm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, so its still not listed on their website to show cost and trim details, but I'm in the market to buy a 2024 Crosstrek Onyx, but once Subaru announced the Wilderness trim, I've been waiting for more info before deciding.
Thanks for the review which is one of the first from Canada on the 2024 Crosstrek. I'm loving my 2023 Crosstrek Outdoor (USA "Sport"). It's practical and reliable in the harsh Alberta winter. I'm glad I was able to get the 2023 model after seeing the changes on the 2024. While the exterior styling of the 2024 Crosstrek looks cool, I can't see the 2024 model as an upgrade from the previous model. Here are my thoughts on the 2024 model:
- the large infotainment screen is a dealbreaker. It's only good aesthetically. It's impractical and perhaps unsafe if you try to use it during driving. (Not to mention if the screen response is sluggish as Shari found). Voice command may be available but how many words would you need to say for one command, when you could just reach out your hand to a knob and turn in 1 second?
- No StarTex seats in the Onyx trim as in the 2021-23 Outdoor. Another letdown.
- as Shari mentioned in the video, the 2024 prices are $2000 CAD more than the 2023 models, which are already $1000 above the 2022 models! (that is $3000 more than the 2022 models. An upgrade in pricing!).
- I wonder how the gold exterior accents will hold up in time. Will they make the car look cool longer, or will they make it look outdated sooner?
- the new wheel cladding is really an acquired taste! I like the wheel cladding on my Outdoor, which makes the car look more rugged than other trims, yet not too aggressive imo
-I do like the new exterior colours on the 2024
As a side note, - totally agreed with Shari on the engine options. The 2.0L engine is too sluggish. Test drove it and had to floor it for the car to slowly roll out of the intersection. I just did not feel safe. The 2.5L engine is quiet, has adequate power and good real world fuel economy (I'm getting 8L to 9L/100 km winter, city driving!).
Just bought to 2024 limited Crosstrek. The reason being is last year we went from a jeep wrangler to the 2022 Outback Wilderness and we love it. With gas prices and no need to have a 1/2 truck we stuck with the brand that has impressed us and went back for a Crosstrek. As you said, its a great all around vehicle.
Is the 2024 Limited out yet?
@@claudeb.3473 yes, I bought one 8 days ago.
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Great review. Cute urban vehicle No hybrid, NO SALE!!
Yeah, I apologize for the comment you corrected it I should’ve watch it longer
That was the only reason I was looking at a new Subaru is for the manual transmission.
When are the 2024 crosstreks sceduled to come out?
I got lucky and jumped on a cancelled reservation for a Crosstrek Touring 2024. The car is on a boat in Japan and will arrive in Vancouver in two or three weeks. Canada gets it from Japan not US.
This seems more like a “mid cycle refresh” than any kind of redesign. They really failed by not bringing a hybrid…
it has a camera that watches you tells you to keep your eyes on the road
but wait it has a massive 11 inch computer screen to play with while driving WTF
My dream crosstrek!! Slovakia.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek does look a bit more modern compared to the pervious gen especially from the front end and rear. Also the interior looks better. I would definitely pay the extra for the 2.5L engine.....the 2.0L feels underpowered. Good first look review. 👍👍
The 24 crosstrek is like the 58 chev and 58 Ford, a disappointment from the previous year. They should have offed the 2.5 engine with the 6mt and not introduced that huge cumbersome infotainment screen.
I would like to have a WRX Crosstrek
Looks very nice but we will never buy another Subaru because of all the problems we have with our Impreza including 3 engine rebuilds by Subaru.
Not a change I'd buy a full fuel vehicle these days. I'd go with at least a hybrid.
Awd is STD and the best off road in its class.
I got my XV in 2017 and I’m happy with the 2 litre engine because my old car was the Toyota Echo with it’s wimpy 1.3 litre engine. The XV was a big improvement.
I have to drive a loaners. loaner.. sine my OB is in the shop for its 3rd CVT.... credit to Subaru they just swap em out. But the crosstreck needs more power. 185 is not enough for the hills I have vs they power of the XT outback. I am also used to the voice control of the OB
Wish these were cheaper like they used to be.
I wonder if Canada will be getting any of these. I read that the US won’t be sharing theirs manufactured stateside, so Canadians will likely be getting Japanese spec. Crosstreks. This is still speculation, but it’s hard to imagine Canada getting an ample supply of 2024s. In Atlantic Canada, I don’t know anyone that was able to get a 2022-2023. There wasn’t even a waitlist.
Automotive industry these days is disgusting. I’m not purchasing a new vehicle until pricing and financing rates go back to normal. If it means waiting years so be it.
I live in Vancouver, there’s a big waitlist for the Onyx and Touring that will be available in June-Aug. I played my order on the Touring trim that is expected to be delivered in April
I live in Québec and placed my order for the ONYX 2024 in January this year. The seller called last week and said the car will be delivered in about 2 months :)
Doesn't Subarau have lacking reliability ratings?
I mean versus Mazda, Toyota and Honda, why buy anything else?
But no manual. Fail, fail, fail.
Subies are great cars, but they make the worst colors. And the seats are not comfortable on long trips.
The Crosstrek *does* excel… it does everything well and on top of that it excels off-road compared to the other models mentioned here.
Those wheel arches…ugh.
Dude just jacked a video and recorded audio over it 😆
The XV has no recovery points.
No Hybrid??
Weird
Current limited Crosstrek (leather interior, CVT, 2.5 with 182hp) is 30k (Approx MSRP).
Current CX-30 Turbo (premium) gets you a leather interior, a better auto tranny and 250hp for 35k.
Subaru’s AWD is “better” but the average owner will hardly ever need it. The Subaru has more interior room but it’s poorly designed and cheap. The Mazda feels more refined with a higher end feel. But the power alone in the CX-30 turbo is worth the extra cash.
I use to own a few Subarus (including a Crosstrek) but their overall design is stagnant. They’ve doubled down on the plastic cladding but it just looks dated. And for those of you who haven’t heard, the Subaru infotainment is a laggy, unintuitive disaster. It’s among the worst on the market.
Take the CX-30 (Turbo if you can) if you want a car in this segment with a proper auto trans, actual thought out interior design, and a vehicle with truly applicable power for everyday use.
I hear and acknowledge all your put downs of the 24 Crosstrek, I have a 23 Crosstrek Outdoor at the dealership waiting for pick up. I was torn between the CX30 and Crosstrek but I won’t buy cars with iPads stuck up in the dash or Turbos. I also hate the 11 inch touch screen the 24s have. So glad mine is old school knobs and buttons.
Not a review unless you’ve actually spent some road time in it. This is a preview.
ewwww the new roof rails
I'll stick with Mazda & their SkyActiv modernized regular 6-speed automatic transmission, or something that I like with a manual transmission. Not interested in anything with a belt/chain design CVT.
@M cx-50?
Too expensive to go to the 2.5L engine trim compared to other brands like Mazda CX-30. And I really don't like those yellow tinges on the exterior for the Onyx trim. Also the high clearance of the new CrossTrek gives you an unpleasing sight to the whole muffler, definitely not very aesthetic imo.
Lol. Far from a complete redesign I mean you’re a professional reviewer and you call it that? It has the same engine 90% the same look., the same size, and called a complete redesign?
It may be the best of the bunch, but the CVT without a true manual option is a deal-breaker.
No clutch, no deal. PERIOD.
Basic controls available only through a touch screen? HELL NO! NEVER!
Wow 🤩!! What a beauty! 👍
Toyota Cross it’s only competitor. Close call 🤔
Infotainment sucks and is very dangerous. 👎🏿. Pricing getting up there.
As always, buy used (10 years and older) and always pay cash. ✅
price increase is a big letdown
Don't like boxer engines as well as CVTS.
No more man trans... 😢
CVT - C'ya.
Dislike for calling it a review without even driving it.
Boo to losing the six speed manual. Not happy. Don’t love Subaru anymore.
Manual transmissions are pretty much extinct, it's been happening for more than a decade.
Sad, but true.
It was only on the base model, you couldn’t get Eyesight with it and hardly anyone bought it. Now if they’d offer it with the 2.5 liter engine and Eyesight then it might be a seller but they’re in it to make money and not to make guys think they are driving a sports car.
@@guylr7390 on the contrary, I buy manuals for the simplicity. Frankly, I could care less about what some call the “fun” of a manual. I don’t want the BS of CVT, eye sight, auto brake, camera this and that, etc. What about just paying attention? I just want a simple, stripped down car. It is ridiculous all the BS they put on these things. The more shit, the higher the cost, and the more apt to break down. But I guess that is marketing for you. Crosstrek is definitely no sports car, but a 2.0 with a MT is adequate. With a CVT I would expect it would be a real dog without a 2.5.
No one cares
@mandomonica there's virtually no difference between the manual & CVT Crosstrek with the 2.0
I test drove both with a Passport GT-2 performance computer plugged in. The only difference is what your brain thinks you feel, lol.
On the computer there's a whopping .2 tenths (9.0 vs 8.8) difference 0 - 60 & the 1/4 mile time and speed are right at 16.8 - 17.0 with identical speeds of right at 83 mph and some change.
In case you're curious, yes I've owned and driven a few manuals over the last 40 years, lol. Inc. a 4-speed Chevelle, 5-speed Mustang GT & a currently a 6-speed GS Vette.
I ended up ordering a 2.5 Limited, it gets you more than a second 0 - 60. And a high 15.9 to 16 flat @ 88+ mph in the 1/4.
These are numbers at about 950 ft above sea level.
The cargo space is too small.
Well the Crosstrek is and always has been no more than a compact hatchback with a lifted suspension.
It’s noisy and expensive to repair. Oh yes. It’s also very ugly.
So tiny
Авто из 90-х годов👎👎👎
That huge touchscreen is horrendous. Other car makers putting these in thier vehicles as well. Cars are for driving not as a rolling entertainment center. Already have to put all this technology junk in cars (blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, autonomous braking , etc) to keep the fools on cell phones from killing other drivers, but hey!, Let's add another big distraction!
cx30 is better
Don’t buy a Subaru they all burn oil
@M unfortunately it’s still an issue, it’s too bad because I really want a crosstrek
Mine don’t
I was close to purchasing a Crossover-Until learning that Subaru is a dishonest and corrupt company with unscrupulous business practices, putting out crappy cars.
All that, and you couldn’t even give an example, or just more context??
Dummy. No facts Butthead?
You haven't a clue.
Living thru press clippings & statements from non-owners for the most part will be your failure.
Are you speaking of Subaru at a corporate or dealer level? This is odd because I have found Subaru dealers to be more honest than the others I have checked with. Please give examples.
@@210brownie Subaru Corp.
The added safety features avail in the Limited make the added cost over the Sport the best option.
They've eliminated the manual, the eyesight crap now looks at the driver and you cant get the car without that crap, the touchscreen is now massive stupid and they have integrated EVERYTHING. I like the separate mechanical controls for heat, defrosters and seats.
They've eliminated much of what I like about my 2022 manual. They can keep it for me
Okay so do I'm have to completely disagree with you I'm I'm watching this video and you are not describing this new 2024 Crosstrek right you're not giving it any justice this was a pretty big redesign the only did they tweet the outside of the vehicle you have a new front fascia you have new rear tail lights that go deeper into it into the vehicle I mean you have that new interior which was the same is more buttons and stuff like that but that huge 11.6 inch display that is tremendous and the the colors