Nah this thing already have a back order. If you want that 2.4 T just go with the outback wilderness. As for the manual. It is dead dont ask subaru for 1.
From a cost perspective of creating such a vehicle would sell but Subaru already makes a ton of money from selling their ordinary Crosstreks. A WRX-version would be just another model in the lineup which most people would pass up. Only diehards would buy it, assuming they could keep it under $40k but it wouldn’t make any real difference to Subaru’s bottom line.
I recently bought one of these in Geyser Blue, which is similar to this one shown here. And so far I love it, it’s the first AWD car I’ve ever owned so it takes some getting used to. And even though I don’t get into the wilderness as much as I like, but I can now maybe go in a little deeper when I do. I’ve always liked Subaru and I’m glad I’m starting with this baby.
Gotta hand it to Subaru☺️👍 -Make 5 models of varying size on one common, proven platform. -Same basic engine, turbo or N/A. - Add a badge package with a few real upgrades. - Print
As others have echoed....a Turbo 4 and a manual and I'm all in...I hate CVTs. Even this 2.5 with a manual would be a cool rig worth buying. Sadly, I know the target market for the current coupling of CVT and 2.5 are more than happy. In either event...some bonafide performance cars from back in the day could barely rack up the numbers at the track...
As an owner of the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, my biggest disappointment is the HK Audio system. There is only 6 speaker locations, and four are two way speakers, that are counted as two separate speakers. The front door speakers act as the subwoofers, and the plastic interior door panels are not up to the task. The passenger door vibrates and buzzes with every punchy bass note in rock, country, and techno music. I've taken it to two different dealerships, and neither wants to or knows how to fix it. Listening to music on long road trips is not enjoyable with the HK Audio in this car.
The paint on my '24 Crosstrek Wilderness swirls by just looking at it, so I assume that is to not see a million white spider web looking swirls glowing back at the camera.
I just purchased one of these and I know a lot of people see that 0 to 60 time and they get worried…but I can tell you right now this thing has a decent enough punch to it. You switch it over to Sport mode in town and it’s got plenty enough power to whip around cars in traffic.
@@Smegma_piratejust seeing this 6 months later. Just so you know the Forester and Crosstrek wilderness use the same 182hp 2.5L engine. Maybe it's gearing, temp on test day weight of the person genius. BUT the Crosstrek is a lighter vehicle so something doesn't add up
@@davedawe2420 I just remember seeing a video where they had a new update for the 24s and they said it made it snappier and added some features like making autostart/stop a button on the homepage. Might be something the dealer has to install
Someone took an STi drivetrain and threw it into a last gen Crosstrek. Lifted it, put an aggressive tire on it. DCCD is functional on it too. I miss when Subaru would do wild stuff like that from the factory. Instead we get this… perfect for the same demographic that waits overnight at Target for a red Stanley tumbler…
As long as Subaru uses a touchscreen interface for the HVAC controls I will refuse to even consider a new Subaru. I don't know which dunce decided to do that. It's both distracting and unnecessary.
@@mbox314 the strange thing is that in our 2001 Forester, the egernomics are excellent. The HVAC controls are chunky, big buttons you could operate with gloves on. At some point they threw out that sort of wonderful design.
@NSXTypeRGTRLM my guess is that touch screen are taking off because they are cheaper than buttons and knobs. They are also more forgivng of development mistakes which can be patched out later and features can be removed over time to help new car sales. It also helps that the screens age poorly so no one will be able to get by with a 20 year old vehicle.
Nobody, including Subaru, seems to realize that “wilderness” is a place where it’s illegal to drive motor vehicles. Dumb name, but I’m about to buy one anyway.
That huge infotainment screen is obnoxious. I know the government requires cars to have some sort of screen for a backup camera but putting all features into a touch screen is dangerous, annoying and cheap. A major step in the wrong direction that some companies are finally starting to figure out.
Last gen was the last real Subarus.. manual transmissions and mechanical climate controls.. they took a good thing and overcomplicated it with a cvt and touchscreen everything controls… also a higher price tag… didn’t fix the intake valve carbon deposit problem either… Subaru is now for fancy idiots
I hate any CVT, and I have NO intention to ever buy one, and to the extent such a transmission is the only available transmission, I guess I’ll buy something else without one.
In canada this will be $50000 dollars, they are already hovering around 45 to 47 for top models. This is way overpriced, might as well buy a Mercedes or BMW then.
Not at this price point, nothing should be this expensive, when it is close to pricing of luxury car. This is why your seeing car people struggling to liver in america and pay their car payment. Nothing is cheap anymore, but this is gouging. @@CoolPilot
Car designers there is a thing called restraint and subtlety try it out sometime. Straight up looks like vomit all over the floor. Those black trim pieces like the whole car looks like a bad photoshop. I’m convinced Subaru is going for ugliest car ever designed
@@stevemcgowenI have a ‘21 Crosstrek Sport. Same engine as the Wilderness and Motor Week got it up to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. It’s actually very easy to get this car up to speed and it is deceptively fast. It can get to 85 - 90 mph without much pushing.
I drove a Polo rental car on the unlimited Autobahn. It's amazing how many in America have such difficulty merging onto highways and can only do so with high powered vehicles. People who complain about power either race stoplight to stoplight and or are very bad drivers. @@ematcion
My girlfriend's car is slower than this and I still manage to get up to speed more quickly than most other people merging. A lot of people don't need more power, they just need to rev it out sooner when on an on ramp.
So I don't know who did this video but you just so out of touch with reality really so out of touch with reality this cross-check is a winner and they are selling it like hotcakes it is beautiful and the gold accents are amazing
I have one on order and a friend bought one off the lot - loves it. Nothing out there similar for $35k. Mine will be in the orange Sun Blaze Peral. Nothing stands out like it or has the capability for the practicality. And I own a Maserati convertible............
This package with the WRX motor and the manual transmission would have people fighting over them.
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It’s already selling like pancakes. You need to wait days or even weeks to get one.
And move massive sales away from the higher margin Outback Wilderness. Subaru will never do that though they know it’s exactly what the market craves.
Nah this thing already have a back order. If you want that 2.4 T just go with the outback wilderness. As for the manual. It is dead dont ask subaru for 1.
From a cost perspective of creating such a vehicle would sell but Subaru already makes a ton of money from selling their ordinary Crosstreks. A WRX-version would be just another model in the lineup which most people would pass up. Only diehards would buy it, assuming they could keep it under $40k but it wouldn’t make any real difference to Subaru’s bottom line.
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I got the Outback wilderness with the 2.4 Turbo, 260 HP, 277 torque. 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. Plenty powerful and great in snow and off road.
I recently bought one of these in Geyser Blue, which is similar to this one shown here. And so far I love it, it’s the first AWD car I’ve ever owned so it takes some getting used to. And even though I don’t get into the wilderness as much as I like, but I can now maybe go in a little deeper when I do. I’ve always liked Subaru and I’m glad I’m starting with this baby.
Gotta hand it to Subaru☺️👍
-Make 5 models of varying size on one common, proven platform.
-Same basic engine, turbo or N/A.
- Add a badge package with a few real upgrades.
- Print
Mitsubishi is worse, make 2.5 models and still somehow remain in business.
I think the gold accents look great.I do wish they still offered a manual transmission.
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At least no one is whining about how small the radio screen is like they did for the VW Tiguan.
As others have echoed....a Turbo 4 and a manual and I'm all in...I hate CVTs. Even this 2.5 with a manual would be a cool rig worth buying. Sadly, I know the target market for the current coupling of CVT and 2.5 are more than happy. In either event...some bonafide performance cars from back in the day could barely rack up the numbers at the track...
CVT's are junk. Had one and will not buy another.
why its blue sapphire its not even available on the website
Great right dynamics, more aggressive style, and that color is cool.
Who's next for the Wilderness treatment?
As an owner of the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, my biggest disappointment is the HK Audio system. There is only 6 speaker locations, and four are two way speakers, that are counted as two separate speakers. The front door speakers act as the subwoofers, and the plastic interior door panels are not up to the task. The passenger door vibrates and buzzes with every punchy bass note in rock, country, and techno music. I've taken it to two different dealerships, and neither wants to or knows how to fix it. Listening to music on long road trips is not enjoyable with the HK Audio in this car.
Why are most of the driving shots on the shadow side? Bad planning by camera crew?
The paint on my '24 Crosstrek Wilderness swirls by just looking at it, so I assume that is to not see a million white spider web looking swirls glowing back at the camera.
What's going on here? You also tested the Forester wilderness a year ago with a 0-60 of 8.2 seconds now the smaller crosstrek is four tenths slower?
Different engines genius
Different final drive gearing.
@@Smegma_pirateok genius, incase you didn’t know both the forester wilderness and Crosstrek wilderness use the same engine, the 2.5 boxer….
I just purchased one of these and I know a lot of people see that 0 to 60 time and they get worried…but I can tell you right now this thing has a decent enough punch to it. You switch it over to Sport mode in town and it’s got plenty enough power to whip around cars in traffic.
@@Smegma_piratejust seeing this 6 months later. Just so you know the Forester and Crosstrek wilderness use the same 182hp 2.5L engine. Maybe it's gearing, temp on test day weight of the person genius. BUT the Crosstrek is a lighter vehicle so something doesn't add up
I absolutely detest that twelve inch touch screen in my Outback!!!! Very annoying and slow to respond, making it also very UNSAFE!
I thought they got a firmware update to fix that
@@RaytheonNublinski My Outback is a 2022. Don't know if they've done away with the problem since then.
@@davedawe2420 I just remember seeing a video where they had a new update for the 24s and they said it made it snappier and added some features like making autostart/stop a button on the homepage.
Might be something the dealer has to install
This would be perfect if it had a heated steering wheel
@4:16 A manual transmission makes a great anti-theft device these days.
Someone took an STi drivetrain and threw it into a last gen Crosstrek. Lifted it, put an aggressive tire on it. DCCD is functional on it too. I miss when Subaru would do wild stuff like that from the factory. Instead we get this… perfect for the same demographic that waits overnight at Target for a red Stanley tumbler…
STis are turboed
It befuddles me how a room full of executives can look at these hideous designs and say yeah, that’s a real looker.
This looks great compared to the Outback wilderness 😂
It’s actually a really sharp looking car. With the black rims and the all-terrain tires on it, it looks really sporty in person.
Subaru needs to build a Wilderness WRX STi
As long as Subaru uses a touchscreen interface for the HVAC controls I will refuse to even consider a new Subaru. I don't know which dunce decided to do that. It's both distracting and unnecessary.
You wouldnt like Dodge or Chrysler.
Nobody likes Dodge or Chrysler.
Touch screens are the worst kind of interface you can have in a car.
@@mbox314 the strange thing is that in our 2001 Forester, the egernomics are excellent. The HVAC controls are chunky, big buttons you could operate with gloves on. At some point they threw out that sort of wonderful design.
@NSXTypeRGTRLM my guess is that touch screen are taking off because they are cheaper than buttons and knobs. They are also more forgivng of development mistakes which can be patched out later and features can be removed over time to help new car sales. It also helps that the screens age poorly so no one will be able to get by with a 20 year old vehicle.
Will (and is) sell like hotcakes
Can confirm. Work for a dealer in the PNW. 1/5 of the new Crosstreks I see sold are Wildernesses.
Higher towing capacity but no towing package .
Wilderneess?
Can we stop with the giant grey plastic trim already? Nobody thinks that makes the vehicle more rugged.
it does
They were quick to delete the compliance plugin hybrid, weren't they?
Probably because the next gen Forester will be adding a hybrid powertrain
Needs a manual transmission bad!
Nobody, including Subaru, seems to realize that “wilderness” is a place where it’s illegal to drive motor vehicles. Dumb name, but I’m about to buy one anyway.
No hybrid 😢
Menu screen and infotainment is brutal 😢
Good luck finding it for 33
Subaru doesn't let their dealers add on to MSRP.
@@nonohmic766 didn’t know this. Sounds amazing.
That huge infotainment screen is obnoxious. I know the government requires cars to have some sort of screen for a backup camera but putting all features into a touch screen is dangerous, annoying and cheap. A major step in the wrong direction that some companies are finally starting to figure out.
How much extra is it if they finish painting it? Looks terrible…..and CVT.
It just hit me that they probably put that much plastic on it on purpose to minimize paint cost.
troll somewhere ekse
@@AnEverydayGamermetal under the cladding is still painted
@@allentoyokawa9068 Having a valid opinion is not being a troll. Stop being so woke.
Last gen was the last real Subarus.. manual transmissions and mechanical climate controls.. they took a good thing and overcomplicated it with a cvt and touchscreen everything controls… also a higher price tag… didn’t fix the intake valve carbon deposit problem either… Subaru is now for fancy idiots
Needs a turbo and an 8 speed auto
Wilderneeeessssss
I hate any CVT, and I have NO intention to ever buy one, and to the extent such a transmission is the only available transmission, I guess I’ll buy something else without one.
Off-road I want more horsepower and less electronics
No CVT.
Why don’t they make a powerful version of this? It is gutless.
And price it at what? $36k? $38k?
Needs a DCT
Manual Plese !
In canada this will be $50000 dollars, they are already hovering around 45 to 47 for top models. This is way overpriced, might as well buy a Mercedes or BMW then.
Why go with less reliable brands?
Not at this price point, nothing should be this expensive, when it is close to pricing of luxury car. This is why your seeing car people struggling to liver in america and pay their car payment. Nothing is cheap anymore, but this is gouging. @@CoolPilot
I wouldn't buy anything Subaru made that had a Thermo Control Valve.
Thumbs down for the CVT, touch screen and spotty reliability for the boxer engine.
Car designers there is a thing called restraint and subtlety try it out sometime. Straight up looks like vomit all over the floor. Those black trim pieces like the whole car looks like a bad photoshop. I’m convinced Subaru is going for ugliest car ever designed
Ugh, CVT and boxer engine. Better budget for some expensive repairs out of warranty.
You're 10 yrs late.
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee it’s cheap crap.
CVT with an ugly distracting laptop on the dashboard.
Merging on the highway in this thing is gonna be scary. 9 sec to 60 is pathetic
Absolutely needs more power, and a better transmission.
Only for bad drivers. It's amazing how Europe can have much smaller engines and Americans need a lot of power...
@@stevemcgowenI have a ‘21 Crosstrek Sport. Same engine as the Wilderness and Motor Week got it up to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. It’s actually very easy to get this car up to speed and it is deceptively fast. It can get to 85 - 90 mph without much pushing.
I drove a Polo rental car on the unlimited Autobahn. It's amazing how many in America have such difficulty merging onto highways and can only do so with high powered vehicles. People who complain about power either race stoplight to stoplight and or are very bad drivers. @@ematcion
My girlfriend's car is slower than this and I still manage to get up to speed more quickly than most other people merging. A lot of people don't need more power, they just need to rev it out sooner when on an on ramp.
So I don't know who did this video but you just so out of touch with reality really so out of touch with reality this cross-check is a winner and they are selling it like hotcakes it is beautiful and the gold accents are amazing
I have one on order and a friend bought one off the lot - loves it. Nothing out there similar for $35k. Mine will be in the orange Sun Blaze Peral. Nothing stands out like it or has the capability for the practicality. And I own a Maserati convertible............