@@EatSleepDrive I HAVE A CARGO NET (oops) I guess Ideally remove the net and maybe use bungee cords on those same hooks to keep the bike secure if anything is bouncing around
Standard 8 footer lumber will fit with the hatch closed. I’ve fit 4-2x6’s and 6 2x4’s -8 foot. It was a manual so the shifter would move out the way, stayed in fourth. These are so useful for so many things. 2019 premium 6-speed. The optional anti sway bar under the hood stifles body roll really well.
Just leased a 2024 Crosstrek on Friday and last week and I love it so far! My first Subaru. I got the 2.0L Premium in pearl white and love the contrasting dark trim. The large info/entertainment center is amazing. Such a fun car to drive!
Just bought one of these a few days ago , coming from a Jeep Wrangler which I owned for 8 years , it’s quite a change . So far I’m enjoying it , definitely not spending as much on gas ⛽️ which is a huge plus . Still in the process of getting to know the info screen . Took it for a nice long ride on the side roads in PA , the Crosstrek was gliding 😀 I also opted for the army green .
Negotiate online first, get all numbers settled before you go to a dealership. We have to get dealers use to this practice. They are called dealers for a reason, they want to talk you into the highest numbers. They want you to sign based on emotion and put you in debt prison. The dealership is the auto mafia’s turf, the internet and cash is our turf.
How the hell have they managed to lobby for so long? The idea behind them was to be a middleman between manufacturers and customers but price gouging during the pandemic further proves they are nothing but hustlers.
Nice drive. Last month I turned in a 2020 Limited, Pure Red, for a 2024 Limited in Alpine Green. Really loved the Red, but the Green warms my heart too. A little miffed that so many manual controls went from switches to the digital panel. Still learning it, and at 72, it's taking a bit longer. But it's all good, and I love the car. The only addition was adding Bridgestone Blizzaks for the winter here. Appreciate the video. All the best. "The JJ", SW Penna.
I bought a 2024 cross trek limited in the alpine green and LOVE it. New to Subaru (was a die hard Honda CRV driver) and have loved everything about the car and the brand! Great review - thank you.
I love your bike test because that’s actually one of my criteria. I would have never guessed the Crosstrek could fit your bike, while the Honda CRV could not! Thanks, just crossed the CRV off my list!
@@antonroux6737 looks like it easily fit a "bigger" roadbike, my guess is that even a big montain bike would fit, just not as easily. I fitted my big electric montain bike inside a small GM equinox, I have no doubt it fits in a crosstrek.... but still id recommend a bike rack over putting it in the trunk
@@ASecureLab I usually run before or after I bike to cross train. While I’m running I prefer to have my bike locked inside my car. I know they can still break in but I think it’s more of a deterrent than leaving it exposed on a bike rack or hitch. Again, that’s just my preference. Good to know about your E bike fitting in an Equinox. Thanks.
Helpful review, especially the bike test. And I love the color. It is also worth noting that CR's 2024 reliability ratings have the Crosstrek way out in front, so when you talk about value, that metric is a huge plus, especially compared to other cars in this class.
For sure! I wanted a car with good fuel economy, decent size dash display, and forward collusion avoidance (iSight), and great reliability ratings. Crosstrek ticks all the boxes...2024 Crosstrek Onyx ('Sport' in USA, 'Onyx' in Canada) on order, which should arrive Jan/Feb 2024 I hate the screens in most of the new vehicles, which look like a cheap Kindle Reader glued to the dash. All wheel drive I can take or leave.
I really like so many things about the Crosstrek, but the one thing that just has me cringing is that horrific start/stop feature. I know it can be disabled, but I hate the idea of having to disable it every single time I get into the car.
The auto stop start is front and center on the big screen now. Very easy to disable. There's also a company that offers tech to turn the switch into a permanent toggle.
My feelings exactly. Just be lucky that we can still turn that nonsense off. Most people now a days turn it off and don't use it, so eventually they are just going to make cars where it is permanent and it cannot be turned off.
Is there a way to turn off the seatbelt reminder ? It's very annoying when going to move the car or driving where there are no roads or just having Cargo in the front seat and no way to disable this unending seatbelt chime if someone's going to pay this much for a vehicle they should have the right to shut it off
I test drove a Wilderness last night. 1. Nimble. 2. Decently quiet on the freeway. Huge improvement here. 3. Good headlights, not brightest like Toyota but average to above average. 4. High quality feeling interior (actually really nice) 5. Sporty seats and steering, amazing synthetic leather 6. At sea level not unacceptably slow, maybe the lower gears here help 7. Smooths out big bumps well, small imperfections jiggle the car 8. Good but numb steering 9. Great visibility 10. I couldn't find the home button on infotainment in my quick test drive This is a 9/10 car. It's excellent. A hybrid would make it 10/10
The bike test distinguishes you from all other auto journalists. Plus, discussing visibility vs sexy sloping roof speaks to usability. Physical buttons means unlike playstation cars, I can keep my eyes on the road.
As an owner of a different SUV... a proper bike test is "are you smart enough to attach a hitch with a bike rack on it"... anyone trying to shove any bike in the cargo area is simply doing it wrong and i wouldn't take advice from anyone doing something so stupid... PUT A PROPER BIKE RACK ON A HITCH! I did this for my daughters bike who rode her bike every day and I literally used a bike rack for speed and efficiency... trying to cram any bike in the back is pretty dumb. Who shoves bikes in the back on an SUV? Use the hitch! (and if you dont have a hitch on your SUV, you're doing that wrong too).
Love the green color and other colors for Crosstrek, the sport looks like an excellent choice, it’s on my shortlist to buy. Good value for the money, nice interior. Thanks for review.
Great review, and probably the best I've found so far on the 2024 Crosstrek. I appreciate how you talked about the driving experience and the day-to-day practicality of the car. So many other reviews talk more about the off-road capabilities or just run down the list of features it has without sharing any personal thoughts on it. I wish I had found your review a few months ago when I was car shopping! Nonetheless I did buy a 2024 Crosstrek Sport in Sapphire Blue Pearl and I absolutely LOVE it! I'm not a fan of the army green color, sorry, but I am glad to see Subaru offering actually color choices in addition to the whites/greys/blacks that have become the norm these days.
I have two major gripes with Subaru after owning a Forester for three years: the CVT and the infotainment. I really disagree with Subaru’s desire to move to this large tablet. It’s buggy and just not functional at all. I love the knobs and buttons on my Forester. I know there’s a desire to make things “modern” with touchscreen everything; however, it’s not practical. I would contend that the prevailing majority of Subie owners err toward the practical. The infotainment issues alone were my sole reason for selling my Fozzy. I miss it all the time, but the glitchy infotainment was maddening.
Yup. Subarus all my life and that giant awkward slab tablet is NOT Subaru function over form. Not even talking about how it performs. Why I'm keeping a 2018 Forester forever. LOL
Where possible, modern cars should adopt the BMW's iDrive controller knob that is located near the gear shifter. Easy to use and rarely select wrong function whilst driving even on uneven roads.
I just bought one and like it so far. Some things seem a little cheap. Passenger door wobbles when driving. Lane departure warning should be standard. HVAC controls should be manual.
The platform is not really new and first arrived on the Crosstrek for the 2018 model. What the 2024 has is all new sheet metal and a claimed 10% stiffer structure from increased number of spot welds and seam adhesive. That’s why the car looks nearly the same as the older one.
I just got a 2024 Crosstrek a few weeks ago. I like everything about the car except for the location of the eyesight camera. Because I am tall the camera seems to block some visibility through the front windshield. I lowered the seat and that helped somewhat.
Shame they don't offer manuals anymore... Looks like I'll keep my '17 manual as long as possible. I don't like all that touch screen nonsense... When the sun hits it you can't see anything....
My experience with shopping Subarus is that you don't really have a choice of the 2.5 engine in the Base and Premium versions. You have to go up to the next levels to get a 2.5 which are priced higher. Still I like my Premium 2.0, but then I live only 700 feet above sea level so probably can get by okay with the smaller engine. Thanks for a great review.
i ordered mine last May and it arrived at the end of August and i love it so far. no issues at all and drives great! though def not 24k like he said lol it was 36k and that was just the premium model which is less than what hes showing.
You drove right past my child hood home in West Arvada. Sunrise Ridge. As soon as you said Colorado I was trying to figure out what area you were in. And then as soon as you turned into Golden I knew. I just bought a 2024 CrossTrek Limited. I love it. I agree that the engine is a little meh. But overall it’s an amazing family/adventure car.
Good review. I just bought one last month. Its called the Onyx trim in Canada but it is basically the Sports trim . Just had our first snow and lots of ice a couple of days ago and it handled excellent even with the all season tires. No complaints so far...although the basic six speaker stereo is kinda weak
@@EatSleepDrive Eat don't Sleep while Driving ... J/K. I was an Oil-man working for Drilling Services in Canada and USA. Back in the 1990's = Buying a Honda Accord and/ or Toyoda Camry; it cost us about 2-3k USD or $3-5k CAD less to have bought a Subaru Legacy Sedan/Wagon. My Subaru was going where FWD Honda Accord and or Camry then could not. One other feature I loved then the most was = when you took off the Key from the Ignition Column = Light will go off disregard of it is on or off Head Light. And the Torque on the Subaru Legacy was about 142 hp; We/I drove the Legacy to Oil-drilling Pads and or Conference Hotel; White with Special Black Bra's on the Hood and Front Bumper -- wider Trim Panel than the Honda Accord or Camry Toyoda. The Original Timing-Belt last us since 1992 until 2019. Because of high Ground Clearance; I changed oil myself = 10 minutes for Filter and Oil Change. Cost less than 15 CAD since we/I bought the whole Big 20 Gal Can; and bought when Canadian Tires store on-sale 45-55% off. I changed Oil every Quarter or 4 times a year or when I came back from a long Trip more than 3000 km. But I only changed Oil Filter twice a year. The Subaru Cost us/me nothing since 1992 but once CV Axles and Transmission Fluid... I change Radiator Fluid Drain and refill myself every Summer. The Legacy rides us all the way until this May 2023 was stolen by a Tow Truck that tow Car breaking-down on Highway; and the Police have done nothing about; what's a shame for their Services but other things they Jumped on it like a .... So, Subaru Legacy or Forester and now the Baby CrossTrek = Forester of Impreza always delivered what I saw Toyoda and Honda Accord could not deliver for that same Price. Of course I had a Camry V6 LE 1993 and a Peugeot 505 STI Sport Suspension that the Car would squad down when we shift to Drive Mode. Until then Cheers, 🥂 🥂
I forgot to mention that the Legacy was starting up at minus 30°C; Where I could not plug in the Block Heater; I would start up and run Idle every 4 hr overnight; Where I went to for Work = Driving along Alaska Highway; and High Level and Yukon Territories right next to Alaska. My Legacy was set Idle at 500 RPM so it was almost cost little Gasoline to run Idle when Winter was like -37°C which is almost -35°F... 😂 😂 😆 😆
Great review! Ive owned a 2016 and 2019 Forester as well as a 2020 Legacy. I’m thinking about downsizing to a loaded Crosstrek. Although a hybrid RAV4 has me interested.
I also like the kayak test. I love my CTW for ease of lifting and tying down the kayaks. Conventional SUV’s are extra lifting to get the kayak up to the roof for a 69 year old . Lol
That I-sight system he mentioned dies just out of the blue and hella expensive to replace. Even if a rock were to hit your windshield you will be paying big money just to replace that.
Change the Transmission Fluid every 40k miles like the Canadian & Japanese market recommends. Not sure why SOA thinks this is a "lifetime" fluid, when obviously it's not. Otherwise other markets wouldn't suggest servicing it. It's not the CVT where the issue lies, it's the Valve Body Solenoid within. I couple hundred bucks every few years beats a $6500 repair. That CVT will outlast its owners.
I recommend 30k for a CVT as most people drive in at least some of Subaru's listed Severe Driving Conditions. And don't do a full flush, just a drain and refill. You'll have some old fluid remain in the torque converter. Most CVTs don't really like 100% fresh fluid if they have some miles on them.
I bought the same exact vehicle a few weeks ago. Loving it so far. I enjoy the bike test. My last car, a 2013 chevy impala, had the ability to fit my road bike in it when I folded the back seats forward. I think that's a good test and am SHOCKED to hear the the CR-V couldn't fit one.
That is really odd, especially since the Fit had the ability for the seats to fold in a certain way that did let an entire bike easily fit in the back.
I live in a country with very bad roads, the government is pretty much broke and maintenance is spotty to say the least. The suspension is the superpower of my 2021 XV a.k.a. Crosstrek.
It's not that the Crosstrek is so affordable. It's that prices of other AWDs are insane. The Impreza was still under $20K USD MSRP like just a year or so ago. It's a versatile little car though. I use my 1st-gen like an SUV...hauling in the hatch, hauling on the roof, hauling on a hitch carrier, towing small trailers, offroading, commuting in snowcountry, etc. It gets better MPG hwy than even some hybrids, with my best tank averaging over 46MPG with the cruise set at 55MPH on flat ground. It has been pretty easy to work on too, but I haven't had to adjust valves, change CVT fluid, or change timing belt yet. The ride and the rear legroom are surprisingly good for such a small car too.
The mechanic refused to fix my Nissan XTerra, it has reached its end of life and he said it’s not worth it to spend thousands that I could use as a down payment on a new car. I am so glad that Subaru has a manual transmission. I am going out later to test drive one.❤
I live in Utah and have a 2 liter Crosstrek manual transmission, with a 2.5 inch lift kit, the car performs excellent! Before I installed the lift kit, I was a little bit worry about maneuverability in curves, but the car after 4 years and more than 40,000 miles feels solid and no issues so far.
Great review. I’m thinking about getting the Limited, fully loaded. How’s the drive on the freeway? Speeds up to 60-70 mph? Comfortability is important for me. I like motoring across states. Your comments.
From SF and just purchased the limited 32 pkg in sun blaze and absolutely love it. Taken the vehicle above 80 easily, super comfortable ride, a bit jostling when going over city driving bumps in the road. Handles great in weather rain and snow too. No regrets.
I just got the limited 2 days ago. I'm in love ❤️. Traded in a 21 limited. It's definitely a smoother ride and crazy abt the pickup. Added lumbar support which for me is a plus 😊. The sound system seems louder. 🤔 YES they could hv left a few knobs on the dash. Overall, I'm ecstatic and a happy camper. Kept my metallic gray, almost took the green, but I like being undercover 🥸. Go for it. You won't be disappointed 😊.
24k is the market price of the base model. You need to add on registrations fees, dealership fees etc. and you also have to pay tax. So the base will be probably 26 or 27k minimum
The Crosstrek Base Model starts at almost $27000 in my area...Western Mass.The Sport and Wilderness start at $31000.And a bummer,because of lack of demand,NO MANUEL TRANSMISSION IN THE 2024.That is going to force me into another make/model.Happy driving do your research.....good article,great car.I drive a 2013 Crosstrek 5sp.manuel trans.and I love my car......
I just bought one and your review really helped me decide.. I think it is great on the highway and the gas mileage is excellent. Very good on bumps too for a little suv. Cheaper than Toyota too
I snagged one of the last ‘23 CT Outdoor’s and like someone else mentioned, I like the knobs and buttons and handbrake lever. Oh plus it has a CD player for those us who have a lot of them . LOL. Totally love my Subie. One more thing I live in the mountains of BC Canada and it is a warrior in the snow and high elevations. ❤
Thanks for the informative review. From my test drive, the suspension set up is very good giving it a nice ride and confidence in handling. But 2 things i noted hopefully the next model will address 1) the rear seats do not have air-condition vents (where I live it can be hot during the day and a rear air-condition vent helps) making it uncomfortable for the rear passenger in a hot afternoon; and 2) a small matter but hopefully Subaru will replace the cable release fuel cap cover with the modern design one where we press the cover to open and close that is much more convenient to use (example of not having to run to the driver's seat to pull fuel cap cover release lever when refueling should one forget to pull the lever once you pull up at the gas pump).
Not sure what you're talking about with heated seats on the outback. They're right at the bottom of the 12" screen no matter what's displayed on the screen at the time. The benefit is that you can turn them on or off when you start your car remotely and they have three levels of heat rather than two.
Your not getting out of the dealership for $24,000, even for the base. I've been shopping/driving these and they are at least $28,500 with zero upgrades. Most are over $30,000 easy. In a couple years, it will be rattling and vibrating like most cheap vehicles. Good review though!
I have a limited and I’m 51. I no longer floor my cars so the 180hp is fine by me. I do agree that if feels a bit sluggish at times but it’s not what Igor it for. Asides from that and the connectivity at times with my Samsungphone, the car is perfect. Great handling, no roll, great gas mileage and. A lot of technology not to mention the 4wd
For around 25k, Crosstrek is probably the best do-it-all car you can buy, with or without AWD. It's practical, roomy, comfortable, and all-weather capable. Sure you miss out on the digital gauges and cool tech competitors offer. However, HRV doesn't offer them, Corolla Cross forces you to go up to higher trims for it, Seltos/Kona aren't that configurable even on higher trims, and Trailblazer lacks a lot of features in base form. Just a great value for me.
MSRP means nothing nowadays because dealer will sell it thousands above the MSRP, plus tax, plus destination fees, etc. you’re looking at 5-10k above advertised price at least
I'm loving my 2024 Crosstrek. I love Subaru's implementation of adaptive cruise control. I drove a Camry for a while and hated its adaptive cruise control. You had to reset it to your preference every time you started the car. The Crosstrek will adjust the speed all the way down to a full stop. The Camry's cruise would disengage at 20 MPH and you'd have to hit the brakes manually. The Crosstrek has "I" and "S" modes. The "S" mode gives peppier driving, but disengages when the car is shut off. Wish it would keep my preferred mode when shut off.
That green is not available in Canada. Only on the wilderness is an available alpine green metallic. Thanks for the review, you have a nice manner and way of speaking. Clear and easy to understand, unlike other people on you tube who's speech is lazy and they are unable to form their words properly.
Only way the Crosstrek is a deal is if you can get one for under 30k. So many in my area are optioned into the same money as the Foresters. I'd rather spend the +32k or so for the Forester than an optioned out Crosstrek.
I ordered/bought a loaded '21 Limited, it based at $29045. I optioned almost everything I could and added extras on the side, it msrp'd at over $34.4k That's still cheaper than the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner Limited I ordered 23 years earlier. With the new vehicle average price over $46k nowdays, it's a steal.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how well the headlights do, or do not, work on the cars you drive. There's a lot of variation in effectiveness.
I too have the 2024 Crosstrek and the headlights are almost as good as the headlights on my 2020 Porsche 718 with their dynamic LED package. Really impressive. The auto-brights are even better in responsiveness than the Porsche’s.
Good luck finding a dealership that's not price gouging. We're lucky to get that car at MSRP. Please quit telling your viewers the price is that low, it just isn't. Maybe 26K for the base model. Premiums go for 30K up.
I think this was a great value 5 years ago but this segment has a heated competition now. Prices are close as well as features to this car. The main complaint I've had (I'm sure most people do) is with the infotainemtn system of Subaru. Feels very laggy and with most of the car features built into it, they need to step up. Overall, it's a safe choice for consumers but changes are in the horizon.
I just got the base 2023, 8 months ago manual, 25K Canadian, 21K US, cheaper than a VW Golf or Civic, for a WAY better car. The 2.0L is certainly adequate at sea level, not amazing but quicker than most give it credit for…. The 2.5L is powerful I’ve seen pick up insanely on the highway. I prefer the exterior of the 24 better, more cladding, slightly sharper look, but the interior of the 23 is better, nicer looking more physical buttons.
Loving the color!!! Just got mine a month ago in the alpine green and get a lot of compliments on the color. I like how the color seems to change in different lighting also. Looks kind of gray at night. Super cool color.
I personally hate all safety systems, get them out, I'm driving, save me some money, all these safety systems mean more expensive windshield replacements, calibrations, snow covered radar seasons - just stuff that we do not need, FYI - LED lights do not do great at melting snow on the indicator lights - I really wish someone would review that item - LED lights become useless when covered with snow, old incandescent used to melt the cover
I wish the made something in height between the impreza wagon and the crosstrek. Back in the day, the impreza outback sport was somewhere in between. Not every car owner is taking their cars off road but the impreza wagon is really low.
It's definitely the weakest point of the car, but you have to remember, they're building to a price point. If they put the turbo engine, it would definitely be more expensive.
I use quick release to pull the front wheel off my bike; I can get it in and out before the person in the next car can unstrap their Thule (mine was $25K, tiny touchscreen, 6M and the lowest power engine I think Subaru has ever made; easy oil change tho, and I love it like a golden retriever 😅)
The "bike test' was the most essential moment in that video. Now I know that my bike fits the cargo area size.
Glad you found it helpful!
Buy an Outback just to be safe.
@@EatSleepDrive I HAVE A CARGO NET (oops) I guess Ideally remove the net and maybe use bungee cords on those same hooks to keep the bike secure if anything is bouncing around
Standard 8 footer lumber will fit with the hatch closed. I’ve fit 4-2x6’s and 6 2x4’s -8 foot. It was a manual so the shifter would move out the way, stayed in fourth. These are so useful for so many things. 2019 premium 6-speed. The optional anti sway bar under the hood stifles body roll really well.
same!
Just leased a 2024 Crosstrek on Friday and last week and I love it so far! My first Subaru. I got the 2.0L Premium in pearl white and love the contrasting dark trim. The large info/entertainment center is amazing. Such a fun car to drive!
What do you love about the info center? I’ve been skeptical. Would like to hear the positive.
@@edwardo737 I have it in my WRX. The only thing it's lacking for me is a temperature control knob for quick adjusting. Other than that, it's good.
@@edwardo737 The info display is just so much easier to use IMO; especially for GPS navigation with Google or Apple maps.
Just bought one of these a few days ago , coming from a Jeep Wrangler which I owned for 8 years , it’s quite a change . So far I’m enjoying it , definitely not spending as much on gas ⛽️ which is a huge plus . Still in the process of getting to know the info screen . Took it for a nice long ride on the side roads in PA , the Crosstrek was gliding 😀 I also opted for the army green .
Negotiate online first, get all numbers settled before you go to a dealership. We have to get dealers use to this practice. They are called dealers for a reason, they want to talk you into the highest numbers. They want you to sign based on emotion and put you in debt prison. The dealership is the auto mafia’s turf, the internet and cash is our turf.
Right on
How the hell have they managed to lobby for so long? The idea behind them was to be a middleman between manufacturers and customers but price gouging during the pandemic further proves they are nothing but hustlers.
Nice drive. Last month I turned in a 2020 Limited, Pure Red, for a 2024 Limited in Alpine Green. Really loved the Red, but the Green warms my heart too. A little miffed that so many manual controls went from switches to the digital panel. Still learning it, and at 72, it's taking a bit longer. But it's all good, and I love the car. The only addition was adding Bridgestone Blizzaks for the winter here. Appreciate the video. All the best. "The JJ", SW Penna.
I bought a 2024 cross trek limited in the alpine green and LOVE it. New to Subaru (was a die hard Honda CRV driver) and have loved everything about the car and the brand! Great review - thank you.
I got a sunblaze pearl one about a month ago. Rare color round here. 😆
@jodihd5702 My wife wants to trade in her cr-v for a crosstrek. Do you find the cargo space tiny compared to the cr-v?
I love your bike test because that’s actually one of my criteria. I would have never guessed the Crosstrek could fit your bike, while the Honda CRV could not! Thanks, just crossed the CRV off my list!
don't count on the crosstrek to fit a bike as it doesn't fit mine
@@antonroux6737 mind me asking what kind of bike you have?
@@antonroux6737 looks like it easily fit a "bigger" roadbike, my guess is that even a big montain bike would fit, just not as easily. I fitted my big electric montain bike inside a small GM equinox, I have no doubt it fits in a crosstrek.... but still id recommend a bike rack over putting it in the trunk
BTW, if you load the bike, front wheel first it fits even more easily. The front wheel can turn and fit into the space between front and back seats.
@@ASecureLab I usually run before or after I bike to cross train. While I’m running I prefer to have my bike locked inside my car. I know they can still break in but I think it’s more of a deterrent than leaving it exposed on a bike rack or hitch. Again, that’s just my preference. Good to know about your E bike fitting in an Equinox. Thanks.
Helpful review, especially the bike test. And I love the color. It is also worth noting that CR's 2024 reliability ratings have the Crosstrek way out in front, so when you talk about value, that metric is a huge plus, especially compared to other cars in this class.
I snagged one of the last 2023 models because I like it better. Mechanical E-Brake, radio controls, heater controls, etc were all changed for 2024.
I just watched the moment you put the bike in the car. Thanks for the great demo!
Now watch a smarter person attach a proper bike rack to the hitch on his SUV and haul bikes the CORRECT WAY on an SUV!
Love your thorough, well communicated snd genuine reviews. Keep it up!
This car is a solid buy and checks a lot of boxes for many buyers. Definitely worth the money.
For sure! I wanted a car with good fuel economy, decent size dash display, and forward collusion avoidance (iSight), and great reliability ratings. Crosstrek ticks all the boxes...2024 Crosstrek Onyx ('Sport' in USA, 'Onyx' in Canada) on order, which should arrive Jan/Feb 2024
I hate the screens in most of the new vehicles, which look like a cheap Kindle Reader glued to the dash. All wheel drive I can take or leave.
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Not sure where you get $24,000 from. Where I live, they start at $31,000 on up!
41k here lol
Where I live 42k
Do you live in Canada?
1 usd = 1.37 cad
@@matthewmelange I live in the USA
@@matthewmelange 24.000 x 1.37 = 32.880. In Canada the cost is
42.000
I really like so many things about the Crosstrek, but the one thing that just has me cringing is that horrific start/stop feature. I know it can be disabled, but I hate the idea of having to disable it every single time I get into the car.
The auto stop start is front and center on the big screen now. Very easy to disable.
There's also a company that offers tech to turn the switch into a permanent toggle.
My feelings exactly. Just be lucky that we can still turn that nonsense off. Most people now a days turn it off and don't use it, so eventually they are just going to make cars where it is permanent and it cannot be turned off.
Is there a way to turn off the seatbelt reminder ? It's very annoying when going to move the car or driving where there are no roads or just having Cargo in the front seat and no way to disable this unending seatbelt chime if someone's going to pay this much for a vehicle they should have the right to shut it off
The test drive with the most beautiful road scenery.
I test drove a Wilderness last night. 1. Nimble. 2. Decently quiet on the freeway. Huge improvement here. 3. Good headlights, not brightest like Toyota but average to above average. 4. High quality feeling interior (actually really nice) 5. Sporty seats and steering, amazing synthetic leather 6. At sea level not unacceptably slow, maybe the lower gears here help 7. Smooths out big bumps well, small imperfections jiggle the car 8. Good but numb steering 9. Great visibility 10. I couldn't find the home button on infotainment in my quick test drive
This is a 9/10 car. It's excellent. A hybrid would make it 10/10
I have a Forester Wilderness...live in the middle of nowhere. It's a beast in the snow even with Yokohama all terrains. Love it
Ummmm.... look at the bottom of the screen at 4:29. Home button!
I drove one and couldn't stomach the lack of power. Drove an AWD Kia with the same HP rating and it has much more get up and go!
Buy yourself a KIA then.
@@danielfair4675 Actually I did.
@@kevinwest1607 So, you are here because.....?
I just watch for the bike test. I don't care if the car has 50 hp... I just want to get my bike to the trail.
The bike test distinguishes you from all other auto journalists. Plus, discussing visibility vs sexy sloping roof speaks to usability. Physical buttons means unlike playstation cars, I can keep my eyes on the road.
As an owner of a different SUV... a proper bike test is "are you smart enough to attach a hitch with a bike rack on it"... anyone trying to shove any bike in the cargo area is simply doing it wrong and i wouldn't take advice from anyone doing something so stupid... PUT A PROPER BIKE RACK ON A HITCH! I did this for my daughters bike who rode her bike every day and I literally used a bike rack for speed and efficiency... trying to cram any bike in the back is pretty dumb. Who shoves bikes in the back on an SUV? Use the hitch! (and if you dont have a hitch on your SUV, you're doing that wrong too).
Love the green color and other colors for Crosstrek, the sport looks like an excellent choice, it’s on my shortlist to buy. Good value for the money, nice interior. Thanks for review.
Great review, and probably the best I've found so far on the 2024 Crosstrek. I appreciate how you talked about the driving experience and the day-to-day practicality of the car. So many other reviews talk more about the off-road capabilities or just run down the list of features it has without sharing any personal thoughts on it. I wish I had found your review a few months ago when I was car shopping! Nonetheless I did buy a 2024 Crosstrek Sport in Sapphire Blue Pearl and I absolutely LOVE it! I'm not a fan of the army green color, sorry, but I am glad to see Subaru offering actually color choices in addition to the whites/greys/blacks that have become the norm these days.
I've been on the fence but leaning towards the Crosstrek. Now I think this video solidified it as my choice. Great video, thanks!
thank you for not be obnoxious reviewer and keeping the video clean of "funny" comments
I have two major gripes with Subaru after owning a Forester for three years: the CVT and the infotainment. I really disagree with Subaru’s desire to move to this large tablet. It’s buggy and just not functional at all. I love the knobs and buttons on my Forester. I know there’s a desire to make things “modern” with touchscreen everything; however, it’s not practical. I would contend that the prevailing majority of Subie owners err toward the practical. The infotainment issues alone were my sole reason for selling my Fozzy. I miss it all the time, but the glitchy infotainment was maddening.
Yup.
Subarus all my life and that giant awkward slab tablet is NOT Subaru function over form. Not even talking about how it performs.
Why I'm keeping a 2018 Forester forever. LOL
And... the CVT?
Where possible, modern cars should adopt the BMW's iDrive controller knob that is located near the gear shifter. Easy to use and rarely select wrong function whilst driving even on uneven roads.
I just bought one and like it so far. Some things seem a little cheap. Passenger door wobbles when driving. Lane departure warning should be standard. HVAC controls should be manual.
The platform is not really new and first arrived on the Crosstrek for the 2018 model. What the 2024 has is all new sheet metal and a claimed 10% stiffer structure from increased number of spot welds and seam adhesive. That’s why the car looks nearly the same as the older one.
I just got a 2024 Crosstrek a few weeks ago. I like everything about the car except for the location of the eyesight camera. Because I am tall the camera seems to block some visibility through the front windshield. I lowered the seat and that helped somewhat.
I bought the Sport in that color and love it! The whole car is definitely worth the money.
Shame they don't offer manuals anymore... Looks like I'll keep my '17 manual as long as possible. I don't like all that touch screen nonsense...
When the sun hits it you can't see anything....
I bought a 2024 Crosstrek sport and just love. Comfortable, easy drive, great gas. Priced right.
Have you looked at the prices recently??? $24K you're dreaming...
No - YOU are.
Yah starting at 34g where I live
I just brought mine for 29K....in Florida.
Being a lesbian is getting really expensive.
@@eskieman3948
No he’s not 😊
My experience with shopping Subarus is that you don't really have a choice of the 2.5 engine in the Base and Premium versions. You have to go up to the next levels to get a 2.5 which are priced higher. Still I like my Premium 2.0, but then I live only 700 feet above sea level so probably can get by okay with the smaller engine. Thanks for a great review.
i ordered mine last May and it arrived at the end of August and i love it so far. no issues at all and drives great! though def not 24k like he said lol it was 36k and that was just the premium model which is less than what hes showing.
The base model is indeed 24k
Oh, good, I'm actually riding my bike to pick my crosstrek up.
You drove right past my child hood home in West Arvada. Sunrise Ridge. As soon as you said Colorado I was trying to figure out what area you were in. And then as soon as you turned into Golden I knew. I just bought a 2024 CrossTrek Limited. I love it. I agree that the engine is a little meh. But overall it’s an amazing family/adventure car.
Good review. I just bought one last month. Its called the Onyx trim in Canada but it is basically the Sports trim . Just had our first snow and lots of ice a couple of days ago and it handled excellent even with the all season tires. No complaints so far...although the basic six speaker stereo is kinda weak
Right on! Glad you’re enjoying it
@@EatSleepDrive Eat don't Sleep while Driving ... J/K.
I was an Oil-man working for Drilling Services in Canada and USA. Back in the 1990's = Buying a Honda Accord and/ or Toyoda Camry; it cost us about 2-3k USD or $3-5k CAD less to have bought a Subaru Legacy Sedan/Wagon.
My Subaru was going where FWD Honda Accord and or Camry then could not. One other feature I loved then the most was = when you took off the Key from the Ignition Column = Light will go off disregard of it is on or off Head Light. And the Torque on the Subaru Legacy was about 142 hp; We/I drove the Legacy to Oil-drilling Pads and or Conference Hotel; White with Special Black Bra's on the Hood and Front Bumper -- wider Trim Panel than the Honda Accord or Camry Toyoda. The Original Timing-Belt last us since 1992 until 2019.
Because of high Ground Clearance; I changed oil myself = 10 minutes for Filter and Oil Change. Cost less than 15 CAD since we/I bought the whole Big 20 Gal Can; and bought when Canadian Tires store on-sale 45-55% off. I changed Oil every Quarter or 4 times a year or when I came back from a long Trip more than 3000 km. But I only changed Oil Filter twice a year.
The Subaru Cost us/me nothing since 1992 but once CV Axles and Transmission Fluid... I change Radiator Fluid Drain and refill myself every Summer. The Legacy rides us all the way until this May 2023 was stolen by a Tow Truck that tow Car breaking-down on Highway; and the Police have done nothing about; what's a shame for their Services but other things they Jumped on it like a ....
So, Subaru Legacy or Forester and now the Baby CrossTrek = Forester of Impreza always delivered what I saw Toyoda and Honda Accord could not deliver for that same Price. Of course I had a Camry V6 LE 1993 and a Peugeot 505 STI Sport Suspension that the Car would squad down when we shift to Drive Mode.
Until then Cheers, 🥂 🥂
I forgot to mention that the Legacy was starting up at minus 30°C; Where I could not plug in the Block Heater; I would start up and run Idle every 4 hr overnight; Where I went to for Work = Driving along Alaska Highway; and High Level and Yukon Territories right next to Alaska. My Legacy was set Idle at 500 RPM so it was almost cost little Gasoline to run Idle when Winter was like -37°C which is almost -35°F... 😂 😂 😆 😆
Great review! Ive owned a 2016 and 2019 Forester as well as a 2020 Legacy. I’m thinking about downsizing to a loaded Crosstrek. Although a hybrid RAV4 has me interested.
I also like the kayak test. I love my CTW for ease of lifting and tying down the kayaks. Conventional SUV’s are extra lifting to get the kayak up to the roof for a 69 year old . Lol
The last thing I need it another hobby 🤣
That I-sight system he mentioned dies just out of the blue and hella expensive to replace. Even if a rock were to hit your windshield you will be paying big money just to replace that.
I have the 2.0 and the power is just fine for me.
I tested both size engines back to back and there is minimal difference. So I saved my money and got a 2.0 L
An XT model with the Wilderness package would be a great addition to the Subaru family.
Natural aspirated engine is reliable and only problem is the cvt transmission unless they improve the reliability issue on cvt on 2024 model.
Change the Transmission Fluid every 40k miles like the Canadian & Japanese market recommends.
Not sure why SOA thinks this is a "lifetime" fluid, when obviously it's not. Otherwise other markets wouldn't suggest servicing it.
It's not the CVT where the issue lies, it's the Valve Body Solenoid within. I couple hundred bucks every few years beats a $6500 repair. That CVT will outlast its owners.
@@danielfair4675 oh good advice, even the subaru dealer they said lifetime so im due to change the cvt fluid 51k odometer.
I recommend 30k for a CVT as most people drive in at least some of Subaru's listed Severe Driving Conditions. And don't do a full flush, just a drain and refill. You'll have some old fluid remain in the torque converter. Most CVTs don't really like 100% fresh fluid if they have some miles on them.
I bought the same exact vehicle a few weeks ago. Loving it so far. I enjoy the bike test. My last car, a 2013 chevy impala, had the ability to fit my road bike in it when I folded the back seats forward. I think that's a good test and am SHOCKED to hear the the CR-V couldn't fit one.
Goes to show SUVs are not always the answer. Excellent choice, hope you enjoy it!
That is really odd, especially since the Fit had the ability for the seats to fold in a certain way that did let an entire bike easily fit in the back.
I live in a country with very bad roads, the government is pretty much broke and maintenance is spotty to say the least. The suspension is the superpower of my 2021 XV a.k.a. Crosstrek.
It's not that the Crosstrek is so affordable. It's that prices of other AWDs are insane. The Impreza was still under $20K USD MSRP like just a year or so ago.
It's a versatile little car though. I use my 1st-gen like an SUV...hauling in the hatch, hauling on the roof, hauling on a hitch carrier, towing small trailers, offroading, commuting in snowcountry, etc. It gets better MPG hwy than even some hybrids, with my best tank averaging over 46MPG with the cruise set at 55MPH on flat ground. It has been pretty easy to work on too, but I haven't had to adjust valves, change CVT fluid, or change timing belt yet.
The ride and the rear legroom are surprisingly good for such a small car too.
Timing belt? I think this has a timing chain, or am I wrong?
The mechanic refused to fix my Nissan XTerra, it has reached its end of life and he said it’s not worth it to spend thousands that I could use as a down payment on a new car. I am so glad that Subaru has a manual transmission. I am going out later to test drive one.❤
Sorry to hear about your xterra, Good luck!
I live in Utah and have a 2 liter Crosstrek manual transmission, with a 2.5 inch lift kit, the car performs excellent! Before I installed the lift kit, I was a little bit worry about maneuverability in curves, but the car after 4 years and more than 40,000 miles feels solid and no issues so far.
Great review. I’m thinking about getting the Limited, fully loaded. How’s the drive on the freeway? Speeds up to 60-70 mph? Comfortability is important for me. I like motoring across states. Your comments.
From SF and just purchased the limited 32 pkg in sun blaze and absolutely love it. Taken the vehicle above 80 easily, super comfortable ride, a bit jostling when going over city driving bumps in the road. Handles great in weather rain and snow too. No regrets.
I just got the limited 2 days ago. I'm in love ❤️. Traded in a 21 limited. It's definitely a smoother ride and crazy abt the pickup. Added lumbar support which for me is a plus 😊. The sound system seems louder. 🤔 YES they could hv left a few knobs on the dash. Overall, I'm ecstatic and a happy camper. Kept my metallic gray, almost took the green, but I like being undercover 🥸. Go for it. You won't be disappointed 😊.
$24k??? Where are you getting that number lol. Just got my premium with optional package for $30.5k
$35k here in Orlando Florida.
@@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg DAMN LOL. my point exactly
Mine was 40k for my sport
I had cold weather package all season Matt's cargo cover rubberized back seats don't have the sheet on me but there was more
24k is the market price of the base model. You need to add on registrations fees, dealership fees etc. and you also have to pay tax. So the base will be probably 26 or 27k minimum
In the UK, the starting price for one of these is £34,300, which is the equivalent of $44,600. That is for the base version with no options added.
Nice insights. Though it reminded me why I’m unlikely to sell my Alltrack.
The Crosstrek Base Model starts at almost $27000 in my area...Western Mass.The Sport and Wilderness start at $31000.And a bummer,because of lack of demand,NO MANUEL TRANSMISSION IN THE 2024.That is going to force me into another make/model.Happy driving do your research.....good article,great car.I drive a 2013 Crosstrek 5sp.manuel trans.and I love my car......
Great bike test! Just what I was looking for!
Glad I could help!
I like the green. I am drawn towards the offshore blue though.
My little guy is " Pure Red"
I just got an offshore blue!
I just bought one and your review really helped me decide.. I think it is great on the highway and the gas mileage is excellent. Very good on bumps too for a little suv. Cheaper than Toyota too
Great to hear! Enjoy it!
I snagged one of the last ‘23 CT Outdoor’s and like someone else mentioned, I like the knobs and buttons and handbrake lever. Oh plus it has a CD player for those us who have a lot of them . LOL. Totally love my Subie. One more thing I live in the mountains of BC Canada and it is a warrior in the snow and high elevations. ❤
You sold me, Love this car. I'm getting a green Wilderness when I can find one.
Good choice!
Just picking mine up Thursday! ℒℴ𝓋ℯ it! ❤
Love that color. I agree, visibility is key. Amazing that bit fits! Looks like a really good car.
And what world is that $24,000? Even the base models 27K and you’re showing the sport.
Thanks for the informative review. From my test drive, the suspension set up is very good giving it a nice ride and confidence in handling. But 2 things i noted hopefully the next model will address 1) the rear seats do not have air-condition vents (where I live it can be hot during the day and a rear air-condition vent helps) making it uncomfortable for the rear passenger in a hot afternoon; and 2) a small matter but hopefully Subaru will replace the cable release fuel cap cover with the modern design one where we press the cover to open and close that is much more convenient to use (example of not having to run to the driver's seat to pull fuel cap cover release lever when refueling should one forget to pull the lever once you pull up at the gas pump).
Not sure what you're talking about with heated seats on the outback. They're right at the bottom of the 12" screen no matter what's displayed on the screen at the time.
The benefit is that you can turn them on or off when you start your car remotely and they have three levels of heat rather than two.
Your not getting out of the dealership for $24,000, even for the base. I've been shopping/driving these and they are at least $28,500 with zero upgrades. Most are over $30,000 easy. In a couple years, it will be rattling and vibrating like most cheap vehicles. Good review though!
I have a limited and I’m 51. I no longer floor my cars so the 180hp is fine by me. I do agree that if feels a bit sluggish at times but it’s not what Igor it for. Asides from that and the connectivity at times with my Samsungphone, the car is perfect. Great handling, no roll, great gas mileage and. A lot of technology not to mention the 4wd
In US market it is the base trim, premium, Sport, limited and wilderness.
In Canada:
Base
Premium
Onyx
Limited
Wilderness
@RetriKingOG In Canada the two lowest trims are called Convenience and Touring.
I love the Subaru Crosstrek my only complaint is the tailgate has a lip and a drop instead of a smooth flat slide in.
I just bought one in the same color - at least it’s not white or silver!
Great car we have 2 and owned another one years ago. I won't call them bargains but they are very good values.
Yes, more practical demonstrations like the bike test.
For around 25k, Crosstrek is probably the best do-it-all car you can buy, with or without AWD. It's practical, roomy, comfortable, and all-weather capable. Sure you miss out on the digital gauges and cool tech competitors offer. However, HRV doesn't offer them, Corolla Cross forces you to go up to higher trims for it, Seltos/Kona aren't that configurable even on higher trims, and Trailblazer lacks a lot of features in base form. Just a great value for me.
I love that green! I have a 24 Crosstrek in pure red and I'd definitely trade for that green
The bike test is awesome ❤❤❤. Love it.
Glad you like it!
MSRP means nothing nowadays because dealer will sell it thousands above the MSRP, plus tax, plus destination fees, etc. you’re looking at 5-10k above advertised price at least
36750$ in Canada before the cost of borrowing and probably some other hidden fee's.
Good review and, yeah, I like the new color! Subaru's been adding some nice, newer colors to their line. 👍
In 2024, I wanted the wilderness version, more than 32K plus tax, and interest.
I'm loving my 2024 Crosstrek. I love Subaru's implementation of adaptive cruise control. I drove a Camry for a while and hated its adaptive cruise control. You had to reset it to your preference every time you started the car. The Crosstrek will adjust the speed all the way down to a full stop. The Camry's cruise would disengage at 20 MPH and you'd have to hit the brakes manually.
The Crosstrek has "I" and "S" modes. The "S" mode gives peppier driving, but disengages when the car is shut off. Wish it would keep my preferred mode when shut off.
Jeez, God forbid you have to hit one button to select the drive mode??!! That's so much work. 🤦♂️🤷♂️🙄
That green is not available in Canada. Only on the wilderness is an available alpine green metallic. Thanks for the review, you have a nice manner and way of speaking. Clear and easy to understand, unlike other people on you tube who's speech is lazy and they are unable to form their words properly.
Right, I just got one last week at least 10.000$ more. We think we really like the car, we are still learning this car….
Only way the Crosstrek is a deal is if you can get one for under 30k. So many in my area are optioned into the same money as the Foresters. I'd rather spend the +32k or so for the Forester than an optioned out Crosstrek.
I ordered/bought a loaded '21 Limited, it based at $29045.
I optioned almost everything I could and added extras on the side, it msrp'd at over $34.4k
That's still cheaper than the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner Limited I ordered 23 years earlier.
With the new vehicle average price over $46k nowdays, it's a steal.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts on how well the headlights do, or do not, work on the cars you drive. There's a lot of variation in effectiveness.
The headlights received the highest rating on IIHS.
I have a 2024 sport, the headlights are very good. 👍
I too have the 2024 Crosstrek and the headlights are almost as good as the headlights on my 2020 Porsche 718 with their dynamic LED package. Really impressive. The auto-brights are even better in responsiveness than the Porsche’s.
The green is nice. I would consider the 2L only because I need a car for local driving, don’t really do long trips or commute.
Thanks for putting the bike into the trunk! An issue for me as I will be downsizing from a Forester. A bit tighter in a Crosstrek but manageable!!
Glad it helped!
This is why you see Crosstrek's all over Colorado. Even more than Jeeps lol it's the most functional, easy, budget friendly 4x4 vehicle you can have.
Bike test is a big advantage over the WRX. Just wish the Crosstrek came with the 2.4 turbo.
This car with the 2.4T would be something for sure. If that's what you're looking for, the Outback Wilderness would be your best bet.
@@EatSleepDrive We bought a new Outback Wilderness this past weekend. Loving it.
Good luck finding a dealership that's not price gouging. We're lucky to get that car at MSRP. Please quit telling your viewers the price is that low, it just isn't. Maybe 26K for the base model. Premiums go for 30K up.
I'm looking at the Wilderness trim. Some people have concerns about the 2024s because they were not built in Japan like the 2023s were...
yeah but all the parts are built in Japan they basically turned it into a Lego kit
Where did you get this for $24k?! The base isn’t even that cheap. I have this exact model and it was $30k
I think this was a great value 5 years ago but this segment has a heated competition now. Prices are close as well as features to this car. The main complaint I've had (I'm sure most people do) is with the infotainemtn system of Subaru. Feels very laggy and with most of the car features built into it, they need to step up. Overall, it's a safe choice for consumers but changes are in the horizon.
I just got the base 2023, 8 months ago manual, 25K Canadian, 21K US, cheaper than a VW Golf or Civic, for a WAY better car. The 2.0L is certainly adequate at sea level, not amazing but quicker than most give it credit for…. The 2.5L is powerful I’ve seen pick up insanely on the highway. I prefer the exterior of the 24 better, more cladding, slightly sharper look, but the interior of the 23 is better, nicer looking more physical buttons.
Still loving my 21 pyp sport crosstrek. Don't feel like the updates have quite yet improved alot for me to feel like I'm missing out
Loving the color!!! Just got mine a month ago in the alpine green and get a lot of compliments on the color. I like how the color seems to change in different lighting also. Looks kind of gray at night. Super cool color.
Enjoy it!
I personally hate all safety systems, get them out, I'm driving, save me some money, all these safety systems mean more expensive windshield replacements, calibrations, snow covered radar seasons - just stuff that we do not need, FYI - LED lights do not do great at melting snow on the indicator lights - I really wish someone would review that item - LED lights become useless when covered with snow, old incandescent used to melt the cover
I wish the made something in height between the impreza wagon and the crosstrek. Back in the day, the impreza outback sport was somewhere in between. Not every car owner is taking their cars off road but the impreza wagon is really low.
Nice car however I won’t buy a 2024 Subaru. Reason???
Subaru stopped Manual Transmissions 👀😡
Because buyers stopped buying MOST Subarus with manuals. A simple financial decision. Now - if you want a BRZ with a six speed manual, have at it!
The engine options make this a non starter for me. Why can’t they stick a 2.0L turbo in there?
It's definitely the weakest point of the car, but you have to remember, they're building to a price point. If they put the turbo engine, it would definitely be more expensive.
Bought a 24 Sport a month ago for $28,400 which I felt was a great deal. As for the motor. The 2.5 feels really zippie at 800'.
That's not the base model. That looks like the Sport model and the price is about 30k
LOL.. so i just liked again,, when you asked if i "liked the bike test" just like i did on the prius video a few minutes ago. a gentle reminder..
I use quick release to pull the front wheel off my bike; I can get it in and out before the person in the next car can unstrap their Thule (mine was $25K, tiny touchscreen, 6M and the lowest power engine I think Subaru has ever made; easy oil change tho, and I love it like a golden retriever 😅)
Love the green, really hate the yellow accents.
I like
My only complaint with my 2024 Crosstrek Sport is no real storage like sunglass holder which wouldve been a simple add & no where to put keys