A fantastic, quick walk around… don’t forget about two additional features; the higher capacity cooling fan (for the engine) and numerically higher final drive ratio.
Just do what I did. Threaten to get the two seat Mazda Miata and suddenly she thinks a Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness makes a lot more sense. Getting one this fall.
Thanks for your reviews. My family owns a 19 outback, 20 and 21 Crosstrek. As a result of seeing my cars my neighbor bought a 22 Crosstrek! We love them all. But I have one question: why doesn’t the Crosstrek have a fold down sunglass holder in the overhead console like the Outback? That’s the one lack of feature that drives me nuts! Also, just a PSA on the lane centering feature: I only use it on the highway because once when I had it on while driving locally, I moved to the left slightly to avoid hitting a guy riding his bike on the shoulder and as I began to pass him, the sensors activated since my tire hit the center stripe and began pulling me back almost hitting the guy! I had to jerk the wheel left to avoid hitting him! Since then, I don’t use it around town since the streets are narrower.
To keep the cost down. There are lots of features we would like to see (2.4L Turbo) but never will cause Subaru wants folks to buy their other models for such comforts. Biggest thing about the CT is the price both to purchase and own. That is why it's Subaru best seller.
My wife picked up her new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek wilderness last week. We had the cross bars put on the roof and tow package $1600.00. She loves it. We were surprised that it not come with the heated steering wheel. We also got the ceramic paint and 100k extended warranty. 42k with top trim, cross bars for roof, tow package, extended warranty and taxes. Our dealership offered free oil charges for life.
I personally still wouldn't tow BUT the addition of a CVT oil cooler is a huge bonus. CVT oil is absolutely punished with pressure and heat so more cooling capacity would do wonders to increase reliability.
I just got mine two days ago. I think you just have to hold your finger on the app until it pulses, the you will be able to move it to the other screen. Very similar to an iPad. It worked for me. It does take longer than it does on the iPad, just be patient and hold it a few seconds longer.
Tried stowing the privacy cargo cover under the floor, but the floor is propped up by the cover. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks for the informative videos!
Alex you rock, If I lived closer to your dealer I'd definitely come buy from you. I"ll bet you do very well at Bachman, they're lucky to have you (you wear cool shades too)
I just purchased a Lithium Red CTW. Subaru took a small economy car and knocked it out of the park! I think your gonna see lots of CTWs all over in the coming months.
@@philricci2012 I was thinking the same thing. My first experience with a CVT and maintenance or practical mods will be my goal to keep it's overall efficiency. I'm more luggage minded and towing dogs and family are enough tow capability for me. 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Alex, this is Sam from Houston. I’m moving to Colorado in a few months and planning to buy this cross trek model. Thanks for this explanatory video, it was helpful 😊
While I dont own a wilderness, my wifes gram has a forester wilderness and I got to drive it a couple times. The all terrain tires have a bit of road noise to them and for the driving I do I would probably switch them out with some all seasons. Other than that, for daily driving it felt no different than my forester touring. Really wish my touring had that front facing cam though. The outbacks and ascents get the birds eye veiw on some trims!
What's the front camera look like on the larger screen and can you use it when the car is in motion? I have a 2024 Wilderness Forester. I surgically got that instead of the 2025 because I LOVE there third screen for three front camera. Useful for off-roading, parking and other things. I couldn't see how that would work with larger screen.
what is that on the left of the spare tire? and can you put a full tire in there? I know it would reduce storage space, but if I take this thing out be nice to have the spare in the trunk, and I would build some spacers to make sure that the back is even. thanks
Good morning Alex. I have a 2023 Crosstrek Limited. I was curious if I could put a bigger trans cooler so I could tow a bit more. I will be adding a lift soon to my Crosstrek. I want to make mine like a Wilderness addition without buying a new vehicle. Thank for you time and the video.
This CVT cooler should be an add-on on all trims. I think I would like to install that as I go mountains often. Sometimes I am loaded with four people and lauage.
I received my new crosstrek wilderness 1 week ago and I could not get to drag an app from one screen to the next like in your previous video has something changed
Hey Alex, love your Subie updates. My crosstrek is the Outdoor trim of Canada. And what's unique about it is its front view camera which I love coz its very useful for safety purposes. However its wilderness trim, it doesnt have the FV cam, whats their reason for its non-inclusion unlike the wilderness trims of forester & outback? Thanks & more power! 🚙👍
I have an Outdoor trim as well and love the front view camera! I’m disappointed that it’s not included on the Wilderness trim for the Crosstrek. I guess I’ll either be keeping my Outdoor trim or upgrading to a Forester Wilderness when my lease is up.
Nice video Alex, and I think Subaru Brand Management will have another home run here. Wow an active lifestyle brand that has great vehicles for people living an active lifestyle! The Wilderness version really differentiates this one from other Crosstreks but perhaps more importantly…the Impreza. It refutes those old arguments about “a few hundred dollars worth of cladding….” As a devoted Forester Premium driver…to my Crosstrek (and “Wilderness” devotees I humbly say…ENJOY getting out there!
but is the upgraded towing wiring available? in most states, any trailer over 1000 lbs requires trailer brakes, which requires a 7-pin wiring connection... the Forester Wilderness towing package comes with a 4-pin wiring harness, and the dealer told me they don't have a 7-pin option available, so I'll need to have it upgraded aftermarket in order to actually use the additional capacity. :-(
That’s correct. It comes with a 4 pin harness but aftermarket 7 round is available. I haven’t personally installed but a customer of mine did and works well.
Hey Alex, or does anyone know, why the Xtrek Wilderness uses 17" rims as opposed to the 18" used on the Sport and Limited models? If it's for increaced side wall use off road (trail), why compromise the Sport and Limited? Aren't they also for intended for off road (trail) use? Judging by by their factory groud clearance. Doesn't make sense to give a car 1" more ground clearance by increasing rim size and then take it away in the side wall height?
They are, but not compared to what the Wilderness is meant to do. Those are designed more for the road. The sport is for people who may be active and want an easy car to clean, not a ton of options, but is still comfortable. The limited is for people who prioritize comfort and features.
I like the Wilderness. However, the things I do not like is the Touch Screen and no Manual Transmission Option. Give me normal buttons that do not move and change like they do with a Touch Screen and give me a Manual Transmission Option. In addition, Give me a Key. Not having a Key is one less Security Feature.
Considering putting the hitch on mine but, am worried it sticks down too far and I’ll loose the ability to get to hiking trailheads. I want the hitch for a rear bike rack so I’m not sure.
I just canceled my hitch due to how much it cuts the departure angle. Subaru uses the same hitch for all crosstreks so it does poke out a lot with the Wilderness bumper
Torklift makes a hitch where the actual receiver detaches with a single big bolt. With the receiver detached, the rest of the hitch frame is completely hidden.
I loved my Crosstrek but had to trade it in for an Outback, just as the OB wilderness came out. The dog outgrew it. Lol. But it didn't have the Harman Kardon audio system. Does the Crosstrek have this?
The EyeSight system is great for blind drivers. For those of us with eyes who focus on their driving we SEE when we are leaving the lane. We SEE when someone jumps in front of us. Its terrifying that the assumption you are a terrible driver comes standard.😳 If you need the EyeSight system, you should not be allowed to drive. (I have over 1 million miles driving and zero accidents in the last 20 years.)
I couldn't agree more. I proudly have not had a ticket in 40 years ! All the tech BS makes for a lazy driver that relying on this stuff to save their ass.
Subarus menu/infotainment system is incredibly frustrating. 🤬 WE WANT PHYSICAL BUTTONS! Hopefully this gets fixed and those awesome Toyota hybrid engines are added soon.
Does the wireless charger actually work in this model? I’m on my 3rd one in my Outback Wilderness and all any of them have done is overheat the phones while they slowly discharge. I’ve tested each until on 4 different phones of different models so it isn’t the phone.
I just purchased a 2024 Subaru Outback Premuim and it comes with 17 inch tires. What are the tires sizes of the Wilderness trim and can you put the same tires on any other Outback Trim?
@@TucsonDude Their too small as well. The other Wilderness models have the front camera and a full size spare. Subaru just got cheap with the Crosstrek.
Thank you for the videos. I have had my Crosstrek Wilderness for a few days now and am watching your videos to familiarize myself more with its features. I did a llot of reserch on a number of SUVs before buying. Subaru was my firt choice and was pleased when a couple of CW came in to a dealership nearby. I must say, it suire is different after driving half tons for 50 years.
This is a great model and I’m sure Crosstrek fans will appreciate it. I’m looking forward to your walk around with the 2024 Forester. Our local Subaru dealer doesn’t have one to show yet and I’m looking to buy a new Forester this month.
You can get a Canadian version with the heated steering wheel as it's standard there. And for 19 bucks you can get a plug and play auto start / stop killer. It just makes it default the other way around so default mode is start stop must be turned on if you want it.
Any vehicle with Auto Start Stop does not let you keep it off permanently. Every ignition cycle it’ll be on, it’s just one simple click to turn it off. Only way to keep it off permanently in some vehicles is by changing things in the ECU
@@Christian-kj4ox for a few bucks you can plug in a module that reverses this so if you want the auto start stop feature you turn it on. So it defaults to always run with it.
It kills me that this car does not have a non-turbo 2.5L manual transmission as an option. Still rocking my 2014 XV CrossTrek Sport (manual tranny). Is it due to towing?
Roof rack or better yet, a swing away hitch mount full size spare rack. I'm going that route for when I go out, and just remove the swing rack for daily driving.
Did Subaru make the CrossTrex better if you’re T-Boned? I know the 22 and older tested POOR according to the IIHS. If you are T-Boned, you’re likely to be either injured or die.
@suspicionofdeceit Why would anyone buy a vehicle that has a Poor crash rating? I was in a horrible auto accident in 87. My Toyota was only 30 days old. When I got stopped I could see the front right tire and wheel on the inside of the passenger floor. Thankfully the full size Chevy pickup that T-Boned me hit my car at the “A” pillar. If he would’ve hit the door, it probably would’ve tore my car in half. I had to learn how to walk again. Now 36 years later, at times I have to use my wheelchair to get around. My wife and I both now drive some of the safest vehicles on the road. She drives an Outback and I drive a Forester Touring. Our Subie’s are currently safer than Volvo’s.
@@Doc1855Thanks for your strong testimony for your life experience and the confidence you have for Subbie Safety. Safety was no. 1 sale consideration in my purchase.
@@Doc1855 Afraid this is my first experience with the whole package. After careful study and hours watching videos, I didn't want to leap from Toyota without a safety net. Purchased last week a 2022 Crosstrek Sport with 2.5L engine with low miles from Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Downsizing from a midsized vehicle and the 182hp has enough zip in it's game for me. Truly like the whole driving, riding experience and the buttons still rule! Watching many more RUclips videos from Alex Prestigiacomo on this model to improve on my ownership. Yes I have another go to should the need arise to return to the Subaru line. In the meantime, so happy and I can't stop smiling over this purchase.
@@joannaa.5101 I looked at the Crosstrek before buying my Forester Touring. I really liked it but it was too small for my / our needs. Almost 3 years ago I bought my wife an Outback for her 50th birthday. She had been driving her Camry for 18 years. She desperately needed an AWD as we get 5-7 feet of snow every winter. We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state, 5 miles from town, (25 miles from the city), on a private road that we have to plow and maintain ourselves. Every winter she would have to park her Camry, drive my Toyota RAV4 4WD Limited and I’d have to drive our 4WD pickup. I was looking for a new Outback that was Cinnamon Brown with Ivory interior when I found her 19 Outback with only 5,600 miles. It was in Tacoma (a 5 hour round trip) but I saved $5K. It was 2 years old when I bought it for her. She Loves her Outback until I bought my Forester Touring. She likes how high the seats are in my Forester and the size better than her Outback. I wanted to buy her a Limited or a Touring because of the leather interior but she wanted cloth, so I bought her the Premium Model. Now that she’s seen how nice the leather is on my Forester, she’s wishing she would have asked me for a higher trim level. Since the Forester will be redesigned for the 25 year model and available with the Rav4 hybrid system, we’ll wait for the 26-27 year model (to get the bugs worked out) and sell her Outback to one of her brothers so we can buy her the Forester Touring Hybrid. By the time we’re ready to sell her Outback it should have about 50K miles. Her brother has told us that he’ll buy it from us, as he knows that I’m a maintenance Nut. One thing about Subaru’s is that you’ll need to change the oil and filter Every 5K miles. (Subaru says to change the oil every 6K miles , but please change it EVERY 5K miles). I use Valvoline High Mileage Full Synthetic Oil. The High Mileage Oil has additives that have better wear protection so there’s less wear on your engine. Also CHANGE the CVT Transmission Fluid EVERY 60K miles. Subaru says that the CVT fluid never needs to be changed, but that’s a Lie. To replace the CVT costs about $8K, so changing the fluid every 60K miles is a lot cheaper than replacing the transmission. Also have the front and rear differential, and transfer case grease changed every 30K miles, as well as bleed the brakes. I change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles on our 13 year old 4WD pickup. Because you live in AR and you tend to get a lot of heat, change the antifreeze every 3 years. Sorry if I sound like I’m being bossy but I’m just trying to look out for you so you’ll get the most mileage out of your Subie. Enjoy your day and may God Bless You ! Doc
I have the front camera on my outback wilderness. I use it everyday for parking lots and positioning in my garage. Would add it to all my cars from now on.
@layne4376 LOL. Should we go over all the currently available drivers aids that" absolutely isn't necessary?" Maybe we could go down to the local Walmart and see how many vehicles are parked forward of their parking stalls. Maybe we could check the front spoiler of every low car ( virtually all of them) to see they are scraped from driving to far forward over curbs. All I said was I have a front camera and love it. Sorry if having a different perspective than you upset you. Have a great day.
Whats the difference? Lets look at the oVeR sIzEd Body cladding that looks absolutely horrible on this thing... Subaru next year why don't you double down and go another foot higher with that ugly trash... Crosstrek is a step backwards this year... No Beeps for locking the door ... Blind Spot lights are almost gone completely, the Pleather has been removed and what is up with the Seat head rests not being able to move forward anymore? Subaru Cheap Toyota alternative for boomers?
Great vid Alex. I'm wondering though when Android users driving earlier than 2023 model Subarus will receive full screen support. Last I heard it was due for an August update but here were are 🫤
A fantastic, quick walk around… don’t forget about two additional features; the higher capacity cooling fan (for the engine) and numerically higher final drive ratio.
Thank you!
Just got my brand new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness today. Thanks for the video. Subscribed!
Hey Alex, if you could convince my wife we need one of these in our garage, I'll be your best friend.
You could run on EX mode and still be able to get one 😂
Hmmm, but then, who'd do the house work?😝@@HonMok
Just do what I did. Threaten to get the two seat Mazda Miata and suddenly she thinks a Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness makes a lot more sense. Getting one this fall.
Thanks for your reviews. My family owns a 19 outback, 20 and 21 Crosstrek. As a result of seeing my cars my neighbor bought a 22 Crosstrek! We love them all. But I have one question: why doesn’t the Crosstrek have a fold down sunglass holder in the overhead console like the Outback? That’s the one lack of feature that drives me nuts! Also, just a PSA on the lane centering feature: I only use it on the highway because once when I had it on while driving locally, I moved to the left slightly to avoid hitting a guy riding his bike on the shoulder and as I began to pass him, the sensors activated since my tire hit the center stripe and began pulling me back almost hitting the guy! I had to jerk the wheel left to avoid hitting him! Since then, I don’t use it around town since the streets are narrower.
To keep the cost down. There are lots of features we would like to see (2.4L Turbo) but never will cause Subaru wants folks to buy their other models for such comforts. Biggest thing about the CT is the price both to purchase and own. That is why it's Subaru best seller.
My wife picked up her new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek wilderness last week. We had the cross bars put on the roof and tow package $1600.00. She loves it. We were surprised that it not come with the heated steering wheel. We also got the ceramic paint and 100k extended warranty. 42k with top trim, cross bars for roof, tow package, extended warranty and taxes. Our dealership offered free oil charges for life.
Really wish they would make this with the same turbo option as the Outback 😮💨 talk about a fun ride
I personally still wouldn't tow BUT the addition of a CVT oil cooler is a huge bonus. CVT oil is absolutely punished with pressure and heat so more cooling capacity would do wonders to increase reliability.
another great video Alex, I'm going to drive my 2015 ForesterXT Touring down to your dealership for you to review. thanks again. I'm in NYC
I just got mine two days ago. I think you just have to hold your finger on the app until it pulses, the you will be able to move it to the other screen. Very similar to an iPad. It worked for me. It does take longer than it does on the iPad, just be patient and hold it a few seconds longer.
Tried stowing the privacy cargo cover under the floor, but the floor is propped up by the cover. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks for the informative videos!
Should had mentioned the improved departure, approaching and turning angles thanks to the bumpers.
I have had my Wilderness now since February and I love it. Mine is the alpine green which I like better then the Outback and Forester metallic green.
Can you show the hitch in closer detail. Does the rear bumper have to be modified and how much ground clearance is there with the hitch
Alex you rock, If I lived closer to your dealer I'd definitely come buy from you. I"ll bet you do very well at Bachman, they're lucky to have you (you wear cool shades too)
I just purchased a Lithium Red CTW. Subaru took a small economy car and knocked it out of the park! I think your gonna see lots of CTWs all over in the coming months.
How often are you so pose to change the oil on these?
Every 6k miles or every 6 months (whichever comes first)
How much clearance will the car loose with the hitch?
Can that transmission cooler be added to other trims?
A good question. Can it be an aftermarket accessory? If the OEM were available maybe it would be even better.
@@joannaa.5101 I’m not looking to tow anything with a cvt car, but figure the extra cooling could make the cvt last longer.
@@philricci2012 I was thinking the same thing. My first experience with a CVT and maintenance or practical mods will be my goal to keep it's overall efficiency.
I'm more luggage minded and towing dogs and family are enough tow capability for me. 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Alex, this is Sam from Houston. I’m moving to Colorado in a few months and planning to buy this cross trek model. Thanks for this explanatory video, it was helpful 😊
Great choice for Colorado!
How do the Wilderness's on-road manners compare to the Sport model with regard to mpg, acceleration, handling and ride?
While I dont own a wilderness, my wifes gram has a forester wilderness and I got to drive it a couple times. The all terrain tires have a bit of road noise to them and for the driving I do I would probably switch them out with some all seasons. Other than that, for daily driving it felt no different than my forester touring. Really wish my touring had that front facing cam though. The outbacks and ascents get the birds eye veiw on some trims!
Love your videos!
Very informative! Thank you for your helpful knowledge!
What's the front camera look like on the larger screen and can you use it when the car is in motion? I have a 2024 Wilderness Forester. I surgically got that instead of the 2025 because I LOVE there third screen for three front camera. Useful for off-roading, parking and other things. I couldn't see how that would work with larger screen.
what is that on the left of the spare tire? and can you put a full tire in there? I know it would reduce storage space, but if I take this thing out be nice to have the spare in the trunk, and I would build some spacers to make sure that the back is even. thanks
When you showed the spare tire, what is that white thing with wires or hoses attached on the left of the spare tire.
Been waiting for you to get one!
Good morning Alex. I have a 2023 Crosstrek Limited. I was curious if I could put a bigger trans cooler so I could tow a bit more. I will be adding a lift soon to my Crosstrek. I want to make mine like a Wilderness addition without buying a new vehicle. Thank for you time and the video.
Remember, this model has a lower gear ratio, too. That aids in towing.
I love the way you detail everything but I don’t like the huge screen- it doesn’t look safe driving and texting- nope!
Exactly! I hate it. It may almost keep me from getting one.
You can turn it the screen off, text with your phone, to be safe just pull over and stop.
This CVT cooler should be an add-on on all trims.
I think I would like to install that as I go mountains often. Sometimes I am loaded with four people and lauage.
I received my new crosstrek wilderness 1 week ago and I could not get to drag an app from one screen to the next like in your previous video has something changed
Hey Alex, love your Subie updates. My crosstrek is the Outdoor trim of Canada. And what's unique about it is its front view camera which I love coz its very useful for safety purposes. However its wilderness trim, it doesnt have the FV cam, whats their reason for its non-inclusion unlike the wilderness trims of forester & outback? Thanks & more power! 🚙👍
I have an Outdoor trim as well and love the front view camera! I’m disappointed that it’s not included on the Wilderness trim for the Crosstrek. I guess I’ll either be keeping my Outdoor trim or upgrading to a Forester Wilderness when my lease is up.
Nice video Alex, and I think Subaru Brand Management will have another home run here. Wow an active lifestyle brand that has great vehicles for people living an active lifestyle! The Wilderness version really differentiates this one from other Crosstreks but perhaps more importantly…the Impreza. It refutes those old arguments about “a few hundred dollars worth of cladding….” As a devoted Forester Premium driver…to my Crosstrek (and “Wilderness” devotees I humbly say…ENJOY getting out there!
Thank you!
I got one when I traded my forester wilderness in, big missing piece, no front camera. Why? That is my only complaint.
but is the upgraded towing wiring available? in most states, any trailer over 1000 lbs requires trailer brakes, which requires a 7-pin wiring connection... the Forester Wilderness towing package comes with a 4-pin wiring harness, and the dealer told me they don't have a 7-pin option available, so I'll need to have it upgraded aftermarket in order to actually use the additional capacity. :-(
Oh wow thanks for sharing this! Good to know!!
That’s correct. It comes with a 4 pin harness but aftermarket 7 round is available. I haven’t personally installed but a customer of mine did and works well.
Hey Alex, or does anyone know, why the Xtrek Wilderness uses 17" rims as opposed to the 18" used on the Sport and Limited models? If it's for increaced side wall use off road (trail), why compromise the Sport and Limited? Aren't they also for intended for off road (trail) use? Judging by by their factory groud clearance. Doesn't make sense to give a car 1" more ground clearance by increasing rim size and then take it away in the side wall height?
They are, but not compared to what the Wilderness is meant to do. Those are designed more for the road. The sport is for people who may be active and want an easy car to clean, not a ton of options, but is still comfortable. The limited is for people who prioritize comfort and features.
It has the same overall diameter due to the taller sidewall.
@@messmeister92 Thanks for the clarification, but the question was 17" vs 18" rims. Not about cleaning ease.
I like the Wilderness. However, the things I do not like is the Touch Screen and no Manual Transmission Option. Give me normal buttons that do not move and change like they do with a Touch Screen and give me a Manual Transmission Option. In addition, Give me a Key. Not having a Key is one less Security Feature.
I waiting same options for forester :( when we can see this multimedia
Considering putting the hitch on mine but, am worried it sticks down too far and I’ll loose the ability to get to hiking trailheads. I want the hitch for a rear bike rack so I’m not sure.
Get a Subaru installed hitch and you’ll have no height issues. Many after market installs go below the bumper and it affects functionality.
I just canceled my hitch due to how much it cuts the departure angle. Subaru uses the same hitch for all crosstreks so it does poke out a lot with the Wilderness bumper
Torklift makes a hitch where the actual receiver detaches with a single big bolt. With the receiver detached, the rest of the hitch frame is completely hidden.
@@joncousins1257 I don't see Subaru listed on the Torklift website.
@@joncousins1257 Is it one of those "clamp on" hitches or does it actually bolt directly to the frame? The earlier aftermarket hitches were clamp-ons.
I loved my Crosstrek but had to trade it in for an Outback, just as the OB wilderness came out. The dog outgrew it. Lol. But it didn't have the Harman Kardon audio system. Does the Crosstrek have this?
The upgrade package does, but you can't get the Nav.
The EyeSight system is great for blind drivers. For those of us with eyes who focus on their driving we SEE when we are leaving the lane. We SEE when someone jumps in front of us. Its terrifying that the assumption you are a terrible driver comes standard.😳 If you need the EyeSight system, you should not be allowed to drive. (I have over 1 million miles driving and zero accidents in the last 20 years.)
I couldn't agree more. I proudly have not had a ticket in 40 years ! All the tech BS makes for a lazy driver that relying on this stuff to save their ass.
You obviously are one of the few that don't text, shave,or put on makeup while driving.. We are the minority 😊
She looks beautiful!💙💙💙
Alex, any opinion on the best dealer in TN. just moved to the Knoxville area and wanting to upgrade. Thanks
Subarus menu/infotainment system is incredibly frustrating. 🤬 WE WANT PHYSICAL BUTTONS!
Hopefully this gets fixed and those awesome Toyota hybrid engines are added soon.
Does the wireless charger actually work in this model? I’m on my 3rd one in my Outback Wilderness and all any of them have done is overheat the phones while they slowly discharge. I’ve tested each until on 4 different phones of different models so it isn’t the phone.
I just purchased a 2024 Subaru Outback Premuim and it comes with 17 inch tires. What are the tires sizes of the Wilderness trim and can you put the same tires on any other Outback Trim?
Hay Alex does it comes with manual transmission? Thanks
Only in the CVT Automatic
I have a 2024 CTW and it is not that blue color. I’ve seen several other colors.
The CrossTrex Wilderness Doesn’t have the front camera, nor the full size spare tire.
The spare is the same diameter, just not the same width.
@@Blue.Crawler Thanks
I’m disappointed at the lack of a front camera as well. I have it on my current model and don’t want to give that up now!
If that keeps you from buying one, you're just making excuses.
@@TucsonDude Their too small as well. The other Wilderness models have the front camera and a full size spare. Subaru just got cheap with the Crosstrek.
Can it go on the beach?
Costo eccessivo,per una linea datata
Thank you for the videos. I have had my Crosstrek Wilderness for a few days now and am watching your videos to familiarize myself more with its features. I did a llot of reserch on a number of SUVs before buying. Subaru was my firt choice and was pleased when a couple of CW came in to a dealership nearby. I must say, it suire is different after driving half tons for 50 years.
It is amazing vehicle 👍👍
This is a great model and I’m sure Crosstrek fans will appreciate it. I’m looking forward to your walk around with the 2024 Forester. Our local Subaru dealer doesn’t have one to show yet and I’m looking to buy a new Forester this month.
Two things, one no heated steering wheel for an offroad snow capable vehicle? And Start stop needs to be able to stay off.
You can get a Canadian version with the heated steering wheel as it's standard there.
And for 19 bucks you can get a plug and play auto start / stop killer. It just makes it default the other way around so default mode is start stop must be turned on if you want it.
@@Amberdogproductions that's awesome thanks! Although getting a canadian model isn't possible for us.
@@plightn gloves are cheap if it's that big of a deal.
Any vehicle with Auto Start Stop does not let you keep it off permanently. Every ignition cycle it’ll be on, it’s just one simple click to turn it off. Only way to keep it off permanently in some vehicles is by changing things in the ECU
@@Christian-kj4ox for a few bucks you can plug in a module that reverses this so if you want the auto start stop feature you turn it on. So it defaults to always run with it.
The front looks like a 4Runner/Rav/Tacoma lol
I love it
Beautiful car, but I don't think I would trust towing 3500 lb behind a car that weighs 3300 lb.
i wish subaru give the option to op out of the sun roof
It kills me that this car does not have a non-turbo 2.5L manual transmission as an option. Still rocking my 2014 XV CrossTrek Sport (manual tranny). Is it due to towing?
No front facing camera or full size spare like the other wilderness counterparts. Bummer!!
Yes, the Crosstrek doesn’t get as much, but hard to beat for the price point
The Crosstrek doesn't have the room for a full size spare without making the fuel tank smaller due to the Crosstrek smaller size
Roof rack or better yet, a swing away hitch mount full size spare rack. I'm going that route for when I go out, and just remove the swing rack for daily driving.
If that keeps you from buying one, you're just making excuses.
Absolutely loving mine so far!
Did Subaru make the CrossTrex better if you’re T-Boned?
I know the 22 and older tested POOR according to the IIHS.
If you are T-Boned, you’re likely to be either injured or die.
@suspicionofdeceit Why would anyone buy a vehicle that has a Poor crash rating?
I was in a horrible auto accident in 87.
My Toyota was only 30 days old. When I got stopped I could see the front right tire and wheel on the inside of the passenger floor. Thankfully the full size Chevy pickup that T-Boned me hit my car at the “A” pillar. If he would’ve hit the door, it probably would’ve tore my car in half.
I had to learn how to walk again.
Now 36 years later, at times I have to use my wheelchair to get around.
My wife and I both now drive some of the safest vehicles on the road.
She drives an Outback and I drive a Forester Touring.
Our Subie’s are currently safer than Volvo’s.
@@Doc1855Thanks for your strong testimony for your life experience and the confidence you have for Subbie Safety. Safety was no. 1 sale consideration in my purchase.
@@joannaa.5101 How long have you had your Subie, which one did you buy, are you satisfied with what you bought and would you buy a Subaru again?
@@Doc1855 Afraid this is my first experience with the whole package. After careful study and hours watching videos, I didn't want to leap from Toyota without a safety net. Purchased last week a 2022 Crosstrek Sport with 2.5L engine with low miles from Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Downsizing from a midsized vehicle and the 182hp has enough zip in it's game for me. Truly like the whole driving, riding experience and the buttons still rule! Watching many more RUclips videos from Alex Prestigiacomo on this model to improve on my ownership. Yes I have another go to should the need arise to return to the Subaru line. In the meantime, so happy and I can't stop smiling over this purchase.
@@joannaa.5101 I looked at the Crosstrek before buying my Forester Touring. I really liked it but it was too small for my / our needs.
Almost 3 years ago I bought my wife an Outback for her 50th birthday. She had been driving her Camry for 18 years. She desperately needed an AWD as we get 5-7 feet of snow every winter.
We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state, 5 miles from town, (25 miles from the city), on a private road that we have to plow and maintain ourselves.
Every winter she would have to park her Camry, drive my Toyota RAV4 4WD Limited and I’d have to drive our 4WD pickup.
I was looking for a new Outback that was Cinnamon Brown with Ivory interior when I found her 19 Outback with only 5,600 miles.
It was in Tacoma (a 5 hour round trip) but I saved $5K. It was 2 years old when I bought it for her.
She Loves her Outback until I bought my Forester Touring. She likes how high the seats are in my Forester and the size better than her Outback.
I wanted to buy her a Limited or a Touring because of the leather interior but she wanted cloth, so I bought her the Premium Model.
Now that she’s seen how nice the leather is on my Forester, she’s wishing she would have asked me for a higher trim level.
Since the Forester will be redesigned for the 25 year model and available with the Rav4 hybrid system, we’ll wait for the 26-27 year model (to get the bugs worked out) and sell her Outback to one of her brothers so we can buy her the Forester Touring Hybrid.
By the time we’re ready to sell her Outback it should have about 50K miles. Her brother has told us that he’ll buy it from us, as he knows that I’m a maintenance Nut.
One thing about Subaru’s is that you’ll need to change the oil and filter Every 5K miles. (Subaru says to change the oil every 6K miles , but please change it EVERY 5K miles).
I use Valvoline High Mileage Full Synthetic Oil. The High Mileage Oil has additives that have better wear protection so there’s less wear on your engine.
Also CHANGE the CVT Transmission Fluid EVERY 60K miles. Subaru says that the CVT fluid never needs to be changed, but that’s a Lie. To replace the CVT costs about $8K, so changing the fluid every 60K miles is a lot cheaper than replacing the transmission.
Also have the front and rear differential, and transfer case grease changed every 30K miles, as well as bleed the brakes.
I change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles on our 13 year old 4WD pickup.
Because you live in AR and you tend to get a lot of heat, change the antifreeze every 3 years.
Sorry if I sound like I’m being bossy but I’m just trying to look out for you so you’ll get the most mileage out of your Subie.
Enjoy your day and may God Bless You !
Doc
IMO, the Wilderness trim has way too much plastic on the sides and back.
That's Incase you break stuff while off roading... And some come in multiple pieces so it's cheaper to fix.... 😅
I also wonder if it will be more difficult to clean and will water get behind there and rust the metal like it does with the Chevy Avalanches.
If only it had a heated steering wheel 😢 and front camera.
I have the front camera on my outback wilderness. I use it everyday for parking lots and positioning in my garage. Would add it to all my cars from now on.
@layne4376 LOL. Should we go over all the currently available drivers aids that" absolutely isn't necessary?" Maybe we could go down to the local Walmart and see how many vehicles are parked forward of their parking stalls. Maybe we could check the front spoiler of every low car ( virtually all of them) to see they are scraped from driving to far forward over curbs. All I said was I have a front camera and love it. Sorry if having a different perspective than you upset you. Have a great day.
If that keeps you from buying one, you're just making excuses.
Hello brothers
Gross wheel tire set up. Need 15" and 235s to get some meat on the sides for 4x4ing
I think they tried too hard to make it different
Too much cladding that is ugly
If you're not a fan of the cladding, the Impreza shares the same body style without the cladding. It's just lower to the ground.
Whats the difference?
Lets look at the oVeR sIzEd Body cladding that looks absolutely horrible on this thing...
Subaru next year why don't you double down and go another foot higher with that ugly trash...
Crosstrek is a step backwards this year... No Beeps for locking the door ... Blind Spot lights are almost gone completely, the Pleather has been removed and what is up with the Seat head rests not being able to move forward anymore?
Subaru Cheap Toyota alternative for boomers?
I like the looks, different strokes for different folks.
Great vid Alex. I'm wondering though when Android users driving earlier than 2023 model Subarus will receive full screen support. Last I heard it was due for an August update but here were are 🫤