2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Review and Off-Road Tests
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2023
- Ryan gets behind the wheel of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. He then tackles pavement, sand, dirt and mud to see if this Wilderness is the best wilderness.
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Sure this one doesn’t have the optional package? Or, is the sunroof standard?
That's part of the option package. We list the price as "starting". Price as you see it here with the Sunroof, 10-way power seat and Harmon Kardon Audio ($2,270) is $35,560 including destination ($1,295)
@@drivingsportsnot worth it, I just bought a 24 Outback Wilderness with option 22 pkg (Nav,Roof,HK) for $39995.00 way more car for just a bit more $$
@@Jay-td5krWell, that is your opinion. You paid more, so you got more. Some don't want to even have what you dished out for. Let lone everything that was listed here. $30K is about on par with what I think this thing is worth. - the the optional packages.
great reply! @@WW-wf8tu
@@WW-wf8tu You can get the Forester base for under $30k LOL. Looking at the Forester Wilderness at a local dealer with sticker price of $38k.
I own a 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness which I love, yet I would actually love to see a video with the three Wilderness editions going head-to-head. Be great to see the pros and cons of all three and see where each benefit more than the others.
Agree!
Am looking for a new car and was hoping he had this video I like the look of the Crosstrek more but the Outback seems to have more features that I would like
I love how the Wilderness trim actually makes a difference its not just a badge and no real difference.
I agree, just the added ground clearance makes it look better too. Course I guess you could buy a base model and put a lift on it, but you don't get some of the other Wilderness stuff by doing so LOL. I looked at a Forester Wilderness last weekend, kind of want one, my bank account however says absolutely not LOL...couldn't afford the ridiculous payments on a new vehicle and the ridiculous interest rates.
What off road trim doesn’t now a days? If anything Subaru did the least amount of work to differentiate between their road counter parts. Whereas other companies change transmissions or even totally different off road programs ie. ivtm4 and the like.
@@MrMikeDao Actually most other comapnies don't change anything, they just put stickers on to make you feel better about overpaying for their "offroad" car....Toyota is a great example, they've put TRD stickers on just about every model and TRD has nothing to really do with offroading in the sense that most people think....and absolutely doesn't justify the additional cost of the vehicle, makes the ride rougher by adding the worst shocks they could manage to find....
Wrong! Outback and Forester have different cvt gear ratio this make whole different story. I know we can do lift,skid plate, shocks,wheels and tires but nobody can touch transmission
@@Kodazot The CVT in the Wilderness models is regeared, or just the differentials? Thought it was some of both if I'm not mistaken.
Looking forward to the winter snow content with this car. Congrats on getting a long term loaner.
Me too.
Me three
Love how Subaru went wilderness for the crosstrek. I have a forester wilderness and I love it. Took it to a “4x4 only” road and got a great camping spot. There were only Jeeps on the road, felt so good to get the same spot but saving 20-30k.
Subaru and Driving Sports TV? Let's Go!!!
Of all the Wilderness products, this is the one I was most excited for coverage of. Eagerly awaiting more of your long-term coverage!
I've had the Crosstrek Wilderness for nearly a week and I absolutely love it!!! Mines in the Lithium Red which looks wayyyyy better in person than on the online configurator. Will be taking it on my road trip to the grand canyon in a few weeks! Keep up the great work!
I thought you were going to say or taking it on some nasty dirt road riding trip 😅😉
I’ve recently bought 2.0 L Crosstrek for my wife and after owning lots of cars from Merc to Volvo I have to admit that this is THE MOST SHARP AND FUN CAR to drive on different terrain here in Ukraine!
How are you guys doing over there?
EXCELLENT. Been looking forward to Driving Sports TV's take on this. You do the BEST in-depth videos on these off roading/soft roading friendly crossovers.
After watching this video, along with some others, my wife is considering that vehicle for her next buy. It's not a dedicated off-roader, and for people like us who work and occasionally venture out on weekend trips, a dedicated off-roader isn't necessary. We need something that can be driven with great safety and comfort from Monday through Friday on pavement, and that can handle gravel, sand, and mud on off-pavement terrain during the weekends. Subaru really shines in this regard. To my knowledge, no other vehicles meet these requirements. For your information, it's been three months since I acquired my '23 Forester Sports, and I'm absolutely in love with it. My kids compare the spaciousness of the passenger area to their bedroom, just to give an idea of the ample space available in the rear. Thanks, Ryan, for creating such realistic videos that aid in our decision-making process.
FWIW I had similar requirements and ended up getting a Bronco Sport, specifically the Badlands trim. This channel has some good videos with it as well.
I'm so happy the Wilderness Crosstrek is finally here and it lives up to expectations! Heavy snow winters in a city environment are going to be so much easier.
Ryan has one of the best jobs in the world.
Ive watched your channel for years but never commented before. You quality has been insane over the last few years. These shots are stellar
Way to go Ryan - Awesome review!! It was clear you were just having too much fun and that speaks volumes given that you drive so many cars/trucks. Your closer - "I think I love it" - says it all! Taking delivery of MY Alpine Green CTW this week!
Thanks!….been waiting for this from you! Went ahead and ordered one last week.
Got a 2023 Forester Wilderness after watching your reviews. Outstanding channel and outstanding vehicle. Absolutely love all the little things Subaru did to the Wilderness models.
Always love your videos. Short, details and unbiased.
Hey Ryan! It was so nice meeting you this morning at the Guitar Center in Redmond (this is Branden). Thank you SO much for all of the informative content you put out. Everything is so well filmed, engaging, and unbiased. You’re killing it!
Great initial review,Ryan. Looking forward to the next few months!
Great initial review, excited to see more as you get test it! I will be testing mine as soon as it gets here, I managed to get an allocated one that matched what I wanted.
Been waiting for this one too! Crosstrek has a surprisingly capable crossover for years, interested to see what extra performance Subaru squeezes out of it with the Wilderness trim.
Nice! I have a Subaru Forester Wilderness and I love it!! Welcome to wilderness family crosstrek!
Can't Wait to see you put it through your course!
I absolutely love these reviews! Now that the Dynamic Trio are out. Would it be Possible to get a Outback vs Forester VS Crosstrek? I think that would be a really interesting video
+ Bronco Sport? If anyone has the pull with Subaru for this ask, Ryan does!
Already asked.
@@drivingsports I assume they didn't give you an answer LOL. I'd be curious to see if there's any significant differences in performance...I know there are size differences, but that would be more of a buyer's choice...I'm curious if the AWD programming would be different.
@@wildbill23c It's just a matter of logistics. They don't always keep an Outback and Forester Wilderness in the PNW fleet. (For example, right now there is only a Crosstrek Sport and Impreza available.)
@@drivingsports Have you reviewed the Impreza yet? Or the Legacy? Don't recall seeing a video on either as of late. If you have, I must have missed them LOL. Course neither are offroad worthy like the crossovers are, but definitely worth the mention, not everyone wants or needs a crossover or SUV, some still want a regular old car LOL.
Best Subaru is one that has so much dirt road on it you don’t know what color it is! Crazy machine. Can’t wait to see the towing if you can and what it’ll do in some deep snow and icy conditions. Love watching these videos on Subaru……always spot on 🏆🥇
I love everything to do with Subaru wilderness family!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Killer review. Looking forward to seeing one at your course!!
Picked mine up last week. Loving every minute of it. Lithium Red Pearl.
Didn't like the red in the pictures, but it's amazing in person. Great choice!
Love all your videos but especially your Subaru videos.
That shot at 9:44 is utterly breathtaking! I live in Chicago, and I think our skyline is gorgeous! There's just something about mountains that is visually appealing. Great shot!
Great car. Love the way this video was filmed love the music etc. well done video. Love your content
I have the 24 Crosstrek Sport (your review clinched the deal) with one size larger Falken Wildpeak AT’s, it’s no Wilderness but I think it will be a plenty good Swiss Army knife for what I do. The Wilderness has more changes from the Sport & Limited than I thought, great review as usual.
Awesome, I've got one coming in a couple of weeks, I feel very confident in the purchase now!
I absolutely love these reviews!
Yes! I've been waiting for this review!
Reminds me of the 1984 Subaru wagon I had back in college. Tons of plastic cladding and a hoot to drive off-road. Great review! It’s on the top of my list for a future car.
I just sold my WRX to buy the 2023 Forrester Wilderness (6 days ago). As fun as the WRX was, this Forrester is loaded with some really great tech, capabilities, etc. Shocked at how premium it feels inside and the ride (so far pavement only) is fantastic. I liked that it’s a bit shorter than my wife’s Outback but still offers plenty of room for people, bikes, gear, dogs, etc.
The review I've been waiting for.
Thank you for the delightful video of such a fun and capable vehicle. This Crosstrek Wilderness reminds me of the Corolla All-Tracs that used to ply the roads of the Southern Tier before they all rusted away by the mid-2000s.
Hell yeah, looks awesome! I've had mine on pre-order for a month now, can't wait to get it in hand!
Which color did you pick?
@drivingsports Geyser Blue, it was a tough choice between that and the Alpine Green!
Great video! Can't wait for TFL saying it failed to climb Moab...
TFL non negotiable: unable to negotiate Moab and CVT. Automatic thumbs down by TFL.
I love your videos! Keep up the great work
You'll probably never see this , but I'm loving the content and style. Keep it up, you have helped me pick my next subaru that I'm picking up in a couple weeks
I read all the comments. 👍🏼-RD
Thank you! Waiting on mine to come in!
Great video as always!!
I bought an Outback Wilderness from a lot of research and your work, so happy with it. Still, excited to see your thoughts on the CTW!
Family members bought a '20 Crosstek and a '21 Forester partly based on reviews from DSTV.
ooh, another awesome video! super looking forward to this - I do some occasional camping and go over some light trails so I was looking at this vs the Mazda CX-5. I would totally get this but I want the ventilated seats if I go for long drives, plus the beefier engine for overtaking in those single-lane highways. Looking forward to the long term review and road trip!
Just ordered mine in the alpine green ❤ super excited !
Had this on order but went with the Mazda CX50 Meridian instead. Glad I did.
Congrats! Love the look of the CX-50. What made you choose the Mazda over Subaru?
Excellent review, as usual!
Been looking forward to this vid!
Niiiice, bro. Been waiting for this one
Awesome review as always
I like the moment where Ryan says that the better approach angle pays off and hits the ground with the left corner of the front bumper:))) Boy, that Subaru's signature overhangs...
Have my cross wilderness 4 days now. Love Love Love it!!
Night n day from my 18 cross premium...
Yasssss! Driving sports and the coveted crosstreck!!!❤
Awesome video we've been waiting for this for so long! When you say there's no vents to the back seat have you checked under the seat? I'm gonna have my dog back there in 110 f Texas summer I really want to make sure she'll be cool back there, in fact, that's one of the big reasons I'm getting a new car in the first place
Getting mine in green this Saturday, luno life makes a custom fit air mattress for the crosstrek that can fit two 6'2 people the the back.
Saw this green at the dealership and it looks very nice.
finally! I've been waiting for this!
I know you're not a comedian, but you give me a good chuckle every time you let us know your legs to torso are proportional.😊
Great video and it helped me alot on finally making up my mind on this suburu ! I have a 2door Rubicon and this suburu is not as bulky and way more comfortable than the jeep. I'll keep both
Both is a great 2-car solution.
Mindbuildingsolutions approved! Excellent video and content.
Was hoping Crosstrek would be improved and there it is. This trim and version so far is great. The infotainment system over the year was so bad; glad to see it better. Cars just need to make it mirror with buttons and nothing else.
Great video. Enjoy watching you as I take my vehicles to the sierras.
The infotainment on the 2024 models is also snappier than the 2023. I think Subaru are listening to customer feedback.
Great review. Thanks. 🎉❤
Oooohhhh man…..here’s THE TEST we’ve all been waiting for!
Can’t wait to see you put the 2024 Outback wilderness to the test!
Man I’ve been waiting for this
I've never been this excited !!!
Man. Finally. My favorite Subaru is here. ❤🤘
Have a 2023 Forester Wilderness got it with 12 miles and already have 3k miles on it... I live in CO and have explored some off road areas and it definitely is a fun car. Can not complain about the average 27mpg either compared to my 16 on my 2017 Discovery. I sometimes wish I had gone with the Outback for the turbo motor and a little more power but for daily commute and some casual off road / camping it will due.
Hey there! May I know when did you record this? I was in Virgin, UT back on the 14th of september! Loved the place, and actually went exactly where you have been!
Need to put this up against Bronco Sport Badlands. I’m curious which would win 🥇
11:37 sick shots
I have a 2019 Crosstrek and love it. I don’t want a bigger, heavier, thirstier, more expensive Outback. The new Wilderness is tempting, but I’m still deciding. I’ve been rigging up beds in cars for over 50 years. I shove the passenger seat as far forward as it will go and add a carefully designed plywood platform. Add a couple of PVC pipe legs, and I have a 6’ bed where I can stretch out.
Been waiting for this
Great review! FYI, charger comes standard in the Wilderness, Sport and Limited😊
The Crosstrek, now with more Otter Box standard.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing these on the forest service roads here in Washington.
I love your videos-- learn a lot--- anyway- now I'm a bit TORN between this and the OUTBACK-- but Wildnerss on the OUTBACK and the LIMITED on this one-- (and I'll lift it and change the wheels to make it a wilderness with MORE stuff!! )
Id love to see a re-run of this vrs the Bronco Sport Badlands?
Still a hard call for me to pick the Crosstrek Wilderness or Forester Wilderness...Please keep 'em coming!
Awesome content.
Thanks for this video. May be I haven't seen, but could you make a comparison between a standard version and a wilderness version, to find out the differences. It could be interesting comparison...
I don’t know why I think this little Truck / Car thing is so cool for reference I own a Gen2 and Gen3 Raptor and I have a Navigator but this little thing I truly think is cool I’d drive this daily for sure
OK. I'm back! When I first read about the cross-state adventure, I knew I was in! As a long time subscriber I knew Ryan was going to use this trip as a teaser. I am OK with that! Throughout the video he was smiling, which is very good, for the vehicle he is reviewing. Other comments that he should trademark were: "Change settings... not!, This is so much fun!, Ha-Ha!, I can't go too fast! Yeah! That was fun!, This thing... pretty awesome." Aside from all that, I really liked this kind of long-form video which is what is needed for some cars. I was also wondering why he didn't activate the front-view camera... "Front camera? No! Not even as an option." Which is a very sorry thing for Subaru. I mean, built exclusively to off-road pursuits, and you DON'T even OFFER that as an option. BOO! Oh.. it's not Halloween yet. Oh, well! I did appreciate his end comment, however, "This thing... pretty awesome!" I will more-than-likely have a heart attack in anticipation of the next video. This one will rise above most to a high ranking in my TOP 10 Driving Sports videos. Keep 'em coming, Ryan!
good to see Gregg Turkington back in the driver seat of his own show!
Can’t wait for the comparison with your Sport. Have you added a lift to it yet?
I honestly love small cars. And this particular subaru would be my go to car
On my 2nd Crosstrek Limited now, love this vehicle. People that usually talk negative about Subarus, never owned one lol Shame on Subaru for releasing this Wilderness..... now I want to trade. Great video as usual!! Only thing I'd do is probably replace the tires for Yokohama Geolander G15s, Falken Wild Peaks or Pirelli All Terrain Plus tires.
Would love to see how it stacks up for capability against the forester wilderness
I would love to drive one of these for 6 months. I been weaning on outback, forester or crosstrek wilderness no matter what for a 2nd vehicle
Thankfully Ryan you didn't run into any Tusken Raiders on your visit to Tatooine.😊 Those little Jawa can be quite pesky though. 😆Are you sure all of the parts are still on the Subaru?? Please take care Ryan and thank you for all of your time and efforts.
You know, I'm in the market to buy a 2024 CT, but I've been waiting for this review and excited for the next one you'll post in about a week, so thank you. I will say, I'm upset that they rid the entire trim line of manual transmission, but at the very least you can "switch" gears via paddle shifting and the side benefit of getting dual x-mode, however, in Canada Subaru has yet to include the CTW on their website with all specs and cost, so its a bit deflating trying to make an informed decision with no information at hand. Debating between CT Onxy and CT Wilderness. The American trims specs are always different than the Canadian counterpart, so that doesn't help. Great review!
6 foot one legs and torso proportionate needs to be on a shirt lol
Love your videos
Woohoo! I've been waiting for this review and excited to see more CTW videos. After watching your channel I am really thinking about buying one! I need something that can handle offroad situations to go hiking, climbing, and skiing while still having good mpg for the highway. Thanks so much for the video Ryan, excited to see the next one! 😊 I was also thinking about getting a skid plate from primitive as you have recommended them in other videos. Would you suggest getting just the front plate as the front end tends to be the lowest point, or should I go with all 3 in the package?
Front and Diff, Imho are the two necessary ones. The third is just extra insurance.
@@drivingsportsthank you 🙏
Please test the 2023/24 Outlander PHEV. Would love to see the results. Crosstrek and Forester are just so underpowered. Added Falken Wildpeaks to mine, but only has 8" vs 9" of the crosstrek.
Besides additional skid plates, this Crosstrek Wilderness needs a steeper approach angle, hindered (as all Subarus are) by the long front overhang. I'm also not a fan of the intrusiveness of that large "Eyesight" camera stuff hanging from the ceiling.
I'm in love!
good onya mate ! great video. Unfortunately here in Australia, Subaru refuses to market the 2.5 Crosstrek. We only get the 2 litre engine. Which is weird because here the Crosstrek 2.0 and the Forster 2.5 are pretty much the same price. Meanwhile we are campaigning hard for the return of the Subaru Brumby ute (that's a 'pickup' in your parlance). Cheers !