GPS on your phone does not require cell signal, wi-fi or bluetooth, it's a totally separate system in the background. Downloaded maps never lose GPS position
I am approaching 450 miles on my Crosstrek Wilderness. My dislikes are the HK Audio causes a vibration/buzzing in the passenger front door at times when there is a lot of bass in a song, the lack of a steering wheel warmer, and no 12V outlet in the hatch area. I love the ride, the seats are very comfortable, the visibility is excellent, it handles so great and has a tight turn radius, it goes over road imperfections like they're not there, and since I drove off the lot with 5 miles on the odometer - I have averaged 27.1 mpg (almost double what I was getting with the '22 Frontier 4x4).
Intersting that you bring up the HK audio. I'm not a radio person and don't listen to music while I drive, but there are a few journalists who brought up the fact that Crosstrek gets the "premium" HK audio while Outback does not. 🤔 Guess there was a reason for that ...
@@jillciminillo The HK Audio was a $2270 option, which is 10-speakers and 432W amplifier. It does sound good, but they never tested to make sure that it would not rattle/vibrate the plastic door panels, which is what I think is happening. I think they should have never put the subs in the front doors and instead did mid and highs in the dash and doors, and put an 8" subwoofer in the hatch and did away with one of those useless cupholders in the corners of the hatch.
I’ve owned two Subarus over the yrs. All I can say is that my 2017 has been literally great!! Subaru of America support awesome out here in Arizona. Love my little billy goat Crosstrek! Great Value🫡
I second the lack of a heated steering wheel and forward camera - seems like a big miss in a "Wilderness"-type vehicle. You get the heated wheel standard in Canada, and on other Crosstrek trims there. The folks at Subaru need a geography refresher - you're not in Florida once you cross the border into the US! So note to Subaru: The majority of your US customers live where there are pine trees, not palm trees.
Thanks for the feedback‼️🤓👏🏾👋🏽🤌🏻 bringing things to the attention‼️ that most will not mention. I currently live north of Boston, but I am from Chicago:(basically a metropolitan:) they{ are not }wilderness areas~Boston & Chicago, nor are they cities with a lot of depth and rough elevation.(the main thing the Subaru Crosstrek wilderness is missing-IS THE Approach angle, the departure angle is excellent, but the front end hangover is to exaggerator, I believe there is a BAJA lift kit that would reduce the forward hangover about 4 inches and lift it about 5 inches, and the light system and forward grill.🕊️💙 That’s what’s really needed when there is a snow storm🥶😶🌫️😱 and windy,& going over curbs that you/we are not sure; if there’s a hi-curb,or some other striking object, they usually intersect in a major City blizzard. Thanks Miss,JiLL• be blessed.
I have a 2018 Crosstrek Touring. I also have a 2018 Honda CRV Touring. The Subaru has navigation so does the CRV. The poor outdated graphics in the Subaru are a huge letdown. The graphics in the CRV are first class all the way. I cannot help but be let down on the HUGE difference between the Crosstreks graphics vs the Hondas. That being said the rest of my 2018 Touring is fantastic. It actually has more ground cllearance than the much taller CRV. The Subaru gets off the line MUCH better than the turbo Honda. The AWD X mode in the Subaru is nothing short of world beating. The Hondas AWD system is also first class but falls short of the X mode. It takes the CRV a few seconds to tell it needs to apply power differently. The CRV gets an amazing 26 MPG no matter how hard I push it. The Crosstrek is close. I was going to buy the new CRV with its more sedate design but it still has the same powertrain. I really like the 2024 Crosstrek a lot. It has 4.11 gears which in its size class is near unheard of. In the end I am very curious with what Subaru is going to do for 2025.
Mediocre review at best, If you're going to review a new off road type vehicle tell the viewers what makes it different... We all can see cosmetic differences but come on , what about the new body clad panels? Why didn't you tell the audience the way they're constructed if one gets dinged or damaged you don't have to replace the entire panel, you can just fix the section that's damaged?? Why didn't you go over the upscaled rear differential settings? Why didn't you go over the upgraded transmission cooler? These things matter. You can't see these items but these items are what's going to make the off-road part of this vehicle more capable, not hand warmers, or cup holders or navigation.....next time research a little more.....
What? No Navigation or even an option? You're right, there are times I had to used the built-in Nav because of no cell service. Boooo! that's a deal breaker.
Great video Jill. I am just shocked with both the wilderness and Toyotas Trail Rav 4. Both vehicles have awful ground clearance and Subaru has a way better departure angle.
@@seagullsbtn oh gotcha. I think people who do experience issues with them start to see things happen around 100k, but I've heard fluid changes every 50k or so really helps prolong their lifespan.
I never noticed it before-- but SARAH pointed it out-- SUBARU backwards says URABUS.... !!!! ha. Love that.. love these little guy- just wish it were TURBO...
@@ALMX5DP We did an east to west trip few years ago, there were some places where the cell phone signal was gone but, our 2021 Crosstrek Sport have Wi-Fi. We never lost mapping connection even when we where is the Arizona desert. Navigation systems are awesome but not essential.
@@ericpizarro3084 your vehicles WiFi still operates using a cell network, it just might be a different network to your phone. But there will still be places that there is no signal for the vehicle to use.
GPS on your phone does not require cell signal, wi-fi or bluetooth, it's a totally separate system in the background. Downloaded maps never lose GPS position @@ALMX5DP
You can also download offline maps for the areas you’re traveling on Google or Apple Maps. I agree, navigation is more reliable, but offline maps can be used.
@@waihung2046 I think it comes down to how big of a vehicles you need for room. Here is the video for the Forester Wilderness: th-cam.com/video/sFzJfQ4T6o4/w-d-xo.html
Lol I think you’re being a tad bit dramatic here! All in all, Subaru CVTs have been fairly reliable and dependable. Most are capable of going 150k miles without any major issues.
Great review, I agree with a lot of your good and bad points. Lack of foward facing camera is a bummer for me, But ill still buy it. One more negative is the lack of a power rear hatch, but since its so small and light, its not a big issue for me.
It's crazy that darker panel inside, the light on the trunk, and the badging give the reason to make the car price higher. - Oh and the gold sticking! Love the car even though the icons are out dated.
For me, my negatives are no front facing camera, no full sized spare tire, and I actually don't like the gold accents. I think they should have been silver or gray. To me the gold doesn't work with most of the body color choices.
Having navigation is a moot point when there is no cell service. If it came with navigation it won't work any better than a cell phone since it also relies on cell coverage.
GPS on your phone does not require cell signal, wi-fi or bluetooth, it's a totally separate system in the background. Downloaded maps never lose GPS position
I think heated seats are silly...my butt will heat it up in 3 seconds. Heated steering wheel is just flat out ludicrous. How often would you want that? Will it actually heat faster than you just would by getting in the car anyway? Another useless thing they can charge for that I don't have any use for.
Come on at least get ground clearance specs right being a reviewer lol. Also pretty bad to show a video of another driver on another course instead of putting out more cameras showing yours like every other reviewer does . Odd
Honey your videos already wrong and he said they're said there are five bad things about the Crosstrek wilderness there's nothing wrong at all but this SUV
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GPS on your phone does not require cell signal, wi-fi or bluetooth, it's a totally separate system in the background. Downloaded maps never lose GPS position
I am approaching 450 miles on my Crosstrek Wilderness. My dislikes are the HK Audio causes a vibration/buzzing in the passenger front door at times when there is a lot of bass in a song, the lack of a steering wheel warmer, and no 12V outlet in the hatch area. I love the ride, the seats are very comfortable, the visibility is excellent, it handles so great and has a tight turn radius, it goes over road imperfections like they're not there, and since I drove off the lot with 5 miles on the odometer - I have averaged 27.1 mpg (almost double what I was getting with the '22 Frontier 4x4).
Intersting that you bring up the HK audio. I'm not a radio person and don't listen to music while I drive, but there are a few journalists who brought up the fact that Crosstrek gets the "premium" HK audio while Outback does not. 🤔 Guess there was a reason for that ...
@@jillciminillo The HK Audio was a $2270 option, which is 10-speakers and 432W amplifier. It does sound good, but they never tested to make sure that it would not rattle/vibrate the plastic door panels, which is what I think is happening. I think they should have never put the subs in the front doors and instead did mid and highs in the dash and doors, and put an 8" subwoofer in the hatch and did away with one of those useless cupholders in the corners of the hatch.
@@godwhomismike 😳
@@godwhomismikeShould also add that the $2270 includes the moonroof and power seat
Does it have a lot of body roll in corners? My 2021 Crosstrek Sport was pretty composed.
I’ve owned two Subarus over the yrs. All I can say is that my 2017 has been literally great!! Subaru of America support awesome out here in Arizona. Love my little billy goat Crosstrek! Great Value🫡
I second the lack of a heated steering wheel and forward camera - seems like a big miss in a "Wilderness"-type vehicle. You get the heated wheel standard in Canada, and on other Crosstrek trims there. The folks at Subaru need a geography refresher - you're not in Florida once you cross the border into the US! So note to Subaru: The majority of your US customers live where there are pine trees, not palm trees.
Lack of a heated steering wheel? Scrap the whole car!!
In my very own opinion, Subaru cars have the best cars seats in the car Industry!
People have been off roading for years without a front camera. It is called experience.
They're just whining mainly cuz they can't afford one.
Thanks for the feedback‼️🤓👏🏾👋🏽🤌🏻 bringing things to the attention‼️ that most will not mention. I currently live north of Boston, but I am from Chicago:(basically a metropolitan:) they{ are not }wilderness areas~Boston & Chicago, nor are they cities with a lot of depth and rough elevation.(the main thing the Subaru Crosstrek wilderness is missing-IS THE Approach angle, the departure angle is excellent, but the front end hangover is to exaggerator, I believe there is a BAJA lift kit that would reduce the forward hangover about 4 inches and lift it about 5 inches, and the light system and forward grill.🕊️💙 That’s what’s really needed when there is a snow storm🥶😶🌫️😱 and windy,& going over curbs that you/we are not sure; if there’s a hi-curb,or some other striking object, they usually intersect in a major City blizzard. Thanks Miss,JiLL• be blessed.
I have a 2018 Crosstrek Touring. I also have a 2018 Honda CRV Touring. The Subaru has navigation so does the CRV. The poor outdated graphics in the Subaru are a huge letdown. The graphics in the CRV are first class all the way. I cannot help but be let down on the HUGE difference between the Crosstreks graphics vs the Hondas. That being said the rest of my 2018 Touring is fantastic. It actually has more ground cllearance than the much taller CRV.
The Subaru gets off the line MUCH better than the turbo Honda. The AWD X mode in the Subaru is nothing short of world beating. The Hondas AWD system is also first class but falls short of the X mode. It takes the CRV a few seconds to tell it needs to apply power differently. The CRV gets an amazing 26 MPG no matter how hard I push it. The Crosstrek is close.
I was going to buy the new CRV with its more sedate design but it still has the same powertrain. I really like the 2024 Crosstrek a lot. It has 4.11 gears which in its size class is near unheard of. In the end I am very curious with what Subaru is going to do for 2025.
The back window (in the lift gate) looks a lot smaller than in my 2013 Crosstrek. The view looking back from the inside looks smaller.
Just a heads up for algorithm/searches. Your tagline and info box says Outback not Crosstrek.
Thanks. I fixed it.
Mediocre review at best, If you're going to review a new off road type vehicle tell the viewers what makes it different... We all can see cosmetic differences but come on , what about the new body clad panels? Why didn't you tell the audience the way they're constructed if one gets dinged or damaged you don't have to replace the entire panel, you can just fix the section that's damaged?? Why didn't you go over the upscaled rear differential settings? Why didn't you go over the upgraded transmission cooler? These things matter. You can't see these items but these items are what's going to make the off-road part of this vehicle more capable, not hand warmers, or cup holders or navigation.....next time research a little more.....
"Black plastic cladding.
Its what makes Subaru, a Subaru"
What? No Navigation or even an option? You're right, there are times I had to used the built-in Nav because of no cell service. Boooo! that's a deal breaker.
Love that Jill and Tim both do the “riiiighhht NOW!” Lol.
I know Jill had fun wheeling a suburau!
Great video Jill. I am just shocked with both the wilderness and Toyotas Trail Rav 4. Both vehicles have awful ground clearance and Subaru has a way better departure angle.
Awful ground clearance? It has 9.3 inches, which yes is measured at the highest point, and not the lowest, but in what world is 9.3 inches awful?
I had a CVT on a CRV for 65k it was great. Worked better the heavier the load.
What happened at 66k?
@@ALMX5DP My needs changed and I bought an F150.
@@seagullsbtn oh gotcha. I think people who do experience issues with them start to see things happen around 100k, but I've heard fluid changes every 50k or so really helps prolong their lifespan.
I never noticed it before-- but SARAH pointed it out-- SUBARU backwards says URABUS.... !!!! ha. Love that.. love these little guy- just wish it were TURBO...
The map navigation thing isn’t really an issue because this car have Wi-Fi available. 98% of the time you will be able to use the google map apps.
Jills point about not having cell service is still valid though. Built in navigation doesn’t need any cell signal like a phone would typically.
@@ALMX5DP We did an east to west trip few years ago, there were some places where the cell phone signal was gone but, our 2021 Crosstrek Sport have Wi-Fi. We never lost mapping connection even when we where is the Arizona desert. Navigation systems are awesome but not essential.
@@ericpizarro3084 your vehicles WiFi still operates using a cell network, it just might be a different network to your phone. But there will still be places that there is no signal for the vehicle to use.
GPS on your phone does not require cell signal, wi-fi or bluetooth, it's a totally separate system in the background. Downloaded maps never lose GPS position @@ALMX5DP
You can also download offline maps for the areas you’re traveling on Google or Apple Maps. I agree, navigation is more reliable, but offline maps can be used.
I think the "Roadwarrior" cladding is passe. Sorta 2006
Who, besides Subaru, prefers a CVT? Thanks. TFS
Toyota, Honda, Nissan to name a few. :P
Those companies that prioritize (or, feel forced to prioritize) fuel economy above "the driving experience" and long-term durability.
I like the performance of the CVT in my 2024 CT.
Does it have start/stop feature? Don’t like this at all! Great video and thanks!
Yep. All new vehicles will have this feature.
Thanks for review? Does it come with the trailer hitch? Dont see one
Good question. Likely an add on accessory.
Thank you Jill! Have you guys test drove the forester wilderness? Which one will you recommend between the forester and this crosstrek?
@@waihung2046 I think it comes down to how big of a vehicles you need for room.
Here is the video for the Forester Wilderness: th-cam.com/video/sFzJfQ4T6o4/w-d-xo.html
Had to order it as an option on mine.
I have a friend with a Subaru, 45,000 miles granny went and it is $7000 to replace. Keep your CVTs away from me, no oil cooler is big enough.
Lol I think you’re being a tad bit dramatic here! All in all, Subaru CVTs have been fairly reliable and dependable. Most are capable of going 150k miles without any major issues.
No mention of the many Subie's that go into 6 figures with the CVT and no issues ???
@@fjg2896doesn’t fit the narrative! 😂
What did granny die from ?
Great review, I agree with a lot of your good and bad points. Lack of foward facing camera is a bummer for me, But ill still buy it. One more negative is the lack of a power rear hatch, but since its so small and light, its not a big issue for me.
Talk about "princess and the pea" complaints.
Title says outback, video is crosstrek.
Fixed. Thanks.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I agree no heated steering wheel in the US but Canada gets it. Hummm.
no heated steering wheel? ugh!
It's crazy that darker panel inside, the light on the trunk, and the badging give the reason to make the car price higher. - Oh and the gold sticking! Love the car even though the icons are out dated.
An engine and oil cooler was also added increasing the tow capacity to 3500 pounds. That’s a big difference.
Why not download offline maps?.....
Install a front camera
Keep driving your inherited Camry.
For me, my negatives are no front facing camera, no full sized spare tire, and I actually don't like the gold accents. I think they should have been silver or gray. To me the gold doesn't work with most of the body color choices.
If those tiny nuances keep you from buying this, then you're just complaining with no intention of buying.
welcome to Utah!!!
Having navigation is a moot point when there is no cell service. If it came with navigation it won't work any better than a cell phone since it also relies on cell coverage.
GPS on your phone does not require cell signal, wi-fi or bluetooth, it's a totally separate system in the background. Downloaded maps never lose GPS position
I think heated seats are silly...my butt will heat it up in 3 seconds. Heated steering wheel is just flat out ludicrous. How often would you want that? Will it actually heat faster than you just would by getting in the car anyway? Another useless thing they can charge for that I don't have any use for.
I don’t know. Heated seats and heated steering wheels are my must haves. I use them all the time.
Same here a heated steering wheel and seats are a must for me.
Come on at least get ground clearance specs right being a reviewer lol. Also pretty bad to show a video of another driver on another course instead of putting out more cameras showing yours like every other reviewer does . Odd
Dependable , reliable , great value but boring , dull and ugly. That’s Subaru in a nut shell.
Too much "action" background music. Next!
I am suprised they let her test drive this car, she does not look like she passes the "you must be this tall to go on this ride" test...
@@j.johnson5859 you must be 4'--11"...
Honey your videos already wrong and he said they're said there are five bad things about the Crosstrek wilderness there's nothing wrong at all but this SUV
Honey? That’s what you got?