So i have had it for 8 month and i have done 30k kms. I live very rural and quite offroad, the thing that urks me about reviews is that they keep refering to the term "city car" that is NOT what this car is. If you live rural/farm and dont want a huge 4x4 that does it all MAAAATE its almost the ONLY option it has been a godsent!!!
I know what you mean, but I don’t think “no engine or transmission issues” in the first 6 months deserves a “big plus”….surely this is the bare minimum you’d expect! Thanks for the review!
We have the same car, but in Oasis Blue, bought new last June, it’s my wife’s daily. Subaru fans from way back so we didn’t even consider anything else. We love ours but yes it’s a bit gutless but I don’t think it’s quite as bad as you kept going on about. It fits the brief of what it’s meant to be. It’s not supposed to be a powerhouse. We’ve known for a while that the 2.5L is on the way, that will be a great addition. They will never bring the turbo boxer over though as it will eat into Outback sales. The boot is too small, that’s rhetorical main issue from our point of view. Whenever I go to Bunnings I have to pay to have stuff delivered because it won’t fit in the Crosstrek lol. The safety suite is awesome, I love the radar cruise control. The eyesight system takes up a lot of room on the front windscreen and I found it quite intimidating and intrusive at first but soon got used to it. The wireless phone connectivity is not reliable and drops out occasionally, ditto the wireless charging if the phone isn’t in exactly the right spot. I was skeptical about owning a cvt but it’s really not that bad. We love ours and the wife is happy. I wanted an Outback but we would have had to finance but with the Crosstrek we didn’t have to, so chose it instead. Overall I’d highly recommend the Crosstrek to anyone, just be aware that the boot is really small and it’s not u till some time has passed and in your day to day life you realise that it is an actual issue. Neither is the motor a firecracker but it’s not meant to be either. Subaru still have that unmistakeable character in them and I’m so glad this new model does too. They are great cars
Thank for your this very detailed response. we are in the process of selecting our next Suby (that's the name we gave our Forester 2015...) and we can't seem to make up our minds...Forester or Crosstreck...we have another "truck" (yes... we live in Canada...) so space is not something that we think about...but, seat hight and comfort... we are not getting any younger...hahaha. so we think about how deep we want to "fall into a car" cause getting out can be painful! Have you noticed anything on that front? Thanks for the feedback! Remi, Canada.
@@remitremblay2091 hey no problem! Happy to help and I’m glad my comment was of use to you! Personally I think if your budget will comfortably stretch to the turbo petrol Outback, it will always be a better choice. As long as you’re happy to drive a larger car, as they are quite a lot bigger (longer) than a Crosstrek. Nothing wrong with a Forester at all! You can’t go wrong with a new Forester. If yours is nearly 10 years old already then you would be happy with a new one. We looked at one as well as the Outback when we were Subaru shopping early last year, but we chose the Crosstrek. No problems getting in and out of the Crosstrek, it’s about level I guess compared to a Forester which is a little taller. Hope this helps
@@danielcave7065 it does! Our Subbies are all gas engines…we tend to not go turbo (long term owners of our cars…). Thanks for the quick answer! We will check that out over the weekend. Spring is around the corner! The car fever is in full blast mode! 🤣
fun fact: there is no front facing radar at all, adaptive cruise, AEB and everything is all done with AI/machine learning to detect objects and the stereoscopic cameras triangulate the distance, that's why there are two identical cameras at the top, unlike a lot of other cars that just run one single camera with a radar.
@@xan2242 whatever. I’m very well aware that my car has cameras and what they are used for. Force of habit calling it “radar” cruise control as my VW had actual radars and it cameras, but the principals are the same with what their functionality is
Did 230,000km in a 2016 CVT Forester in 7 years with approx 20% dirt and off road, never had a single issue with the car in Australian bush where we live.. If the Wilderness Crosstrek arrives in Australia with a 2.5 like in the Forester then I will buy one A.S.A.P for the wife. The 220mm ground clearance and permanent 4x4 is just so useful and safe. I took that car so many places off road and the Crosstrek would be just as good.
yea the never ending cycle of purchasing "trim restore" products and reapplying it every few months. Anyway Im guessing its a problem for the second owner
And I find the new "copper" accents on the Wilderness models extremely unattractive. They really cheapen the look, and don't blend well with the natural environment these cars are intended for.
We have an Impreza sedan. City suburban 7.2 to 7.8 depending on the fuel type. Open road 5.2-5.5 depend on fuel type. For better performance from the 2ltr engine use 95 or 98 rom fuel. There is a definite low down improvement and about 8% better fuel economy. Sydney to Melbourne and return 5.2 on 95, best 4.8 Canberra to Sydney on 98. The car cost $27k new, better than some so called hybrids. Only issue has been new tires. Subaru typically under inflates tires. Using 40 psi improves road handling and comfort surprising enough. The CTV transmission has been fine. For better performance just use 95 or 98 fuel. Same engine.
Whack in the 2.4l from the BRZ/GR86 and offer a manual option or the torque converter auto from same 😂. My 6sp BRZ currently returning 8.7/100 (which probably means I'm not driving nearly hard enough).
I have a '24 Crosstrek Sport and absolutely love it. The 2.5L engine is a game changer. It is beautiful with the ice silver metallic trim and gold highlights. It has every extra Subaru has to offer, , moonroof, HK sound system, Eyesight, including mats, back window screens, roof luggage racks, and much more. $30,000 USD
Apparently this is a video about the Australian or British version as they only offer the 2.0 and hybrid one. I have the same 2.5 one, it's called "onix" trim here in Canada though.
Having experienced CVT transmissions in an Audi A4 and a Honda Jazz, I had no problems in adapting my driving style to them. Maybe the engine power is an issue , but most people wouldn't know or care. Thanks for the review.
I'm Canadian, and in US and Canada we do get the Crosstrek with the 2.5L boxer engine. I own brand new 2024 Crosstrek limited with 2.5, it wastes lot of gas to be honest. City use best I can get this is 9.9L per 100 and worst in winter went down to 10.6L Highway I've gotten it down to 6.8L But the computer wasn't accurate when I actually had filled the tank. In reality I averaged 34 mpg highway which is 7.0L It's not that I don't like the car, but there are much more fuel efficient options. I was originally thinking of trading my last car for the new Acura Integra, which can get 45 mpg highway. But at the time Integra wasn't released yet.
How much would you lose trading in and buying a new one, versus how much would the new car save in gas? You want to spend thousands to say a few bucks a year?
it's funny that they already have a brand new 1.8 turbo engine (CB18) that only came out in 2021, and yet they decided to keep it exclusive to the Levorg/WRX Wagon, forester and outback and in Japan only.
The MSRP of 27,096 is the true MSRP for the base model Subaru Crosstrek. It’s the Subaru factory that is lying, saying the MSRP is 25,095. Dealers would never lie.
The dealer values my car at $500. The county values it at $2,222 for tax. Does that mean when I buy a new Crosstrek for $26,500 the county will value it at $30,000 for tax. What is wrong with this system? Answer: Auto mafia
I've got a soft spot for Subaru but they also frustrate the crap out of me with their decisions. That old 2.0 needs to disappear ASAP. And their stubbornness with sticking to a CVT is endlessly annoying. Imagine the 2.5 turbo with a ZF6 or similar.
Nothing wrong with cvt, only when pulling off is when cvt are lacking , but when up to speed and overtaking , its better than automatics. Automatic cars have to gear down when overtaking, which causes a delay, unless you have a turbo engine. Subaru, nissan,toyota, Mitsubishi, honda all use cvt ,in cars and cross overs. This is not going to change ,
I’ve always liked Subarus. But I think Subaru trades off the reputation of its previous products. It’s slowly chipping away at that with the CVT buzzbox approach.
I owned a 2017 XV for about 6 years and yes I agree with you, it's SO underpowered it's not funny. Quite a few times I wanted to pull out quickly at an intersection and it just lagged terribly. It was a very comfortable car to drive for sure though, and averaged about 7 litres/100km so not super efficient but not too bad either. I've had a number of Subaru's over the years and always really liked them. However Subaru really do need to put either a larger capacity engine or a turbo charged version of the 2 litre in their Crosstreks to make them just that much better and safer.
I have a new Crtostrek with 8K on the clock now. Being a country bumpkin, most of my driving in on country roads and freeways. On flat trips the average fuel consumption is about 6.8l/100km. On the freeway "downhill" to Melbourne - 5.4, on the way back, uphill - 7.2 City traffic driving 10 - 11, which is more than my Prado... I don't get what you mean by a noisy engine - whining yes, but that's what the paddles are for. When escaping an intersection or overtaking drop one or two gears and it wakes up quick smart. For long downhills drop it into manual and save the brakes. It's a lovely car to drive, unless you expect a racer of course. I got better tyres and took it to some tracks I did in the Prado and it copes well, but it's not a fully fledged 4x4.
Drove one when my Forester was being serviced last - engine is the biggest let down and the torque of the larger 2.5 engine would transform it. It also has the same wooly steering as the Forester so on these counts it is a no from me.
Impreza and Crosstrek are the same car same platform same just about everything really, just the Crosstrek is lifted... or maybe the Impreza is dropped.
It’s pretty simple. If you’re primarily using the car for city driving, save the money and get the 2.0. More highway driving? Get the 2.5. That’s exactly why I went with the 2.5 and it’s more than adequate for my needs.
In my country taxes rise exponentially after 2.0 liters. My 2.5 Forester costs me ~200 $/year, while a 2.0 costs ~50$. A 4.0 liter costs ~1400$. And it's gonna be worse. Idiot government measures luxury by engine capacity, not selling price.
So i have had it for 8 month and i have done 30k kms. I live very rural and quite offroad, the thing that urks me about reviews is that they keep refering to the term "city car" that is NOT what this car is. If you live rural/farm and dont want a huge 4x4 that does it all MAAAATE its almost the ONLY option it has been a godsent!!!
black plastic cladding .... comes from Toyota which owns 20% ... now maybe more of Subaru.
I know what you mean, but I don’t think “no engine or transmission issues” in the first 6 months deserves a “big plus”….surely this is the bare minimum you’d expect! Thanks for the review!
It has 8 years warranty with no mileage limit in Europe so 6 months and 8000 km is nothing
We have the same car, but in Oasis Blue, bought new last June, it’s my wife’s daily. Subaru fans from way back so we didn’t even consider anything else. We love ours but yes it’s a bit gutless but I don’t think it’s quite as bad as you kept going on about. It fits the brief of what it’s meant to be. It’s not supposed to be a powerhouse. We’ve known for a while that the 2.5L is on the way, that will be a great addition. They will never bring the turbo boxer over though as it will eat into Outback sales. The boot is too small, that’s rhetorical main issue from our point of view. Whenever I go to Bunnings I have to pay to have stuff delivered because it won’t fit in the Crosstrek lol. The safety suite is awesome, I love the radar cruise control. The eyesight system takes up a lot of room on the front windscreen and I found it quite intimidating and intrusive at first but soon got used to it. The wireless phone connectivity is not reliable and drops out occasionally, ditto the wireless charging if the phone isn’t in exactly the right spot. I was skeptical about owning a cvt but it’s really not that bad. We love ours and the wife is happy. I wanted an Outback but we would have had to finance but with the Crosstrek we didn’t have to, so chose it instead. Overall I’d highly recommend the Crosstrek to anyone, just be aware that the boot is really small and it’s not u till some time has passed and in your day to day life you realise that it is an actual issue. Neither is the motor a firecracker but it’s not meant to be either. Subaru still have that unmistakeable character in them and I’m so glad this new model does too. They are great cars
Thank for your this very detailed response. we are in the process of selecting our next Suby (that's the name we gave our Forester 2015...) and we can't seem to make up our minds...Forester or Crosstreck...we have another "truck" (yes... we live in Canada...) so space is not something that we think about...but, seat hight and comfort... we are not getting any younger...hahaha. so we think about how deep we want to "fall into a car" cause getting out can be painful! Have you noticed anything on that front? Thanks for the feedback! Remi, Canada.
@@remitremblay2091 hey no problem! Happy to help and I’m glad my comment was of use to you!
Personally I think if your budget will comfortably stretch to the turbo petrol Outback, it will always be a better choice. As long as you’re happy to drive a larger car, as they are quite a lot bigger (longer) than a Crosstrek. Nothing wrong with a Forester at all! You can’t go wrong with a new Forester. If yours is nearly 10 years old already then you would be happy with a new one. We looked at one as well as the Outback when we were Subaru shopping early last year, but we chose the Crosstrek. No problems getting in and out of the Crosstrek, it’s about level I guess compared to a Forester which is a little taller. Hope this helps
@@danielcave7065 it does! Our Subbies are all gas engines…we tend to not go turbo (long term owners of our cars…). Thanks for the quick answer! We will check that out over the weekend. Spring is around the corner! The car fever is in full blast mode! 🤣
fun fact: there is no front facing radar at all, adaptive cruise, AEB and everything is all done with AI/machine learning to detect objects and the stereoscopic cameras triangulate the distance, that's why there are two identical cameras at the top, unlike a lot of other cars that just run one single camera with a radar.
@@xan2242 whatever. I’m very well aware that my car has cameras and what they are used for. Force of habit calling it “radar” cruise control as my VW had actual radars and it cameras, but the principals are the same with what their functionality is
We need more of these long term reviews with information potential buyers could use.. Thanks
Did 230,000km in a 2016 CVT Forester in 7 years with approx 20% dirt and off road, never had a single issue with the car in Australian bush where we live.. If the Wilderness Crosstrek arrives in Australia with a 2.5 like in the Forester then I will buy one A.S.A.P for the wife. The 220mm ground clearance and permanent 4x4 is just so useful and safe. I took that car so many places off road and the Crosstrek would be just as good.
Subaru seems to have an obsession with black plastic cladding. The "Wilderness Edition" turns that up to 11.. It never ages well.
yea the never ending cycle of purchasing "trim restore" products and reapplying it every few months. Anyway Im guessing its a problem for the second owner
And I find the new "copper" accents on the Wilderness models extremely unattractive. They really cheapen the look, and don't blend well with the natural environment these cars are intended for.
The difference between the 2.0 and the 2.5 is huge in real world driving. Trust me, the 2.5 is the one to get! 🙂
We have an Impreza sedan. City suburban 7.2 to 7.8 depending on the fuel type. Open road 5.2-5.5 depend on fuel type. For better performance from the 2ltr engine use 95 or 98 rom fuel. There is a definite low down improvement and about 8% better fuel economy. Sydney to Melbourne and return 5.2 on 95, best 4.8 Canberra to Sydney on 98. The car cost $27k new, better than some so called hybrids. Only issue has been new tires. Subaru typically under inflates tires. Using 40 psi improves road handling and comfort surprising enough. The CTV transmission has been fine. For better performance just use 95 or 98 fuel. Same engine.
I’m curious. Is this the new Impreza 2024 or something else?
Thanks man, but not a Subaru fan at all.
Cvt and no rear airvents in 2024? from Japan? crazy!
THe fuel use is scary bad, my 2021 octavia is averaging 5.3L over the last 11 months....I would'nt be too sad giving the crosstrek back...
Whack in the 2.4l from the BRZ/GR86 and offer a manual option or the torque converter auto from same 😂. My 6sp BRZ currently returning 8.7/100 (which probably means I'm not driving nearly hard enough).
I have a '24 Crosstrek Sport and absolutely love it. The 2.5L engine is a game changer. It is beautiful with the ice silver metallic trim and gold highlights. It has every extra Subaru has to offer, , moonroof, HK sound system, Eyesight, including mats, back window screens, roof luggage racks, and much more. $30,000 USD
Apparently this is a video about the Australian or British version as they only offer the 2.0 and hybrid one. I have the same 2.5 one, it's called "onix" trim here in Canada though.
Having experienced CVT transmissions in an Audi A4 and a Honda Jazz, I had no problems in adapting my driving style to them. Maybe the engine power is an issue , but most people wouldn't know or care. Thanks for the review.
Fully agree. I’m a car enthusiast and all cars have their strengths and weaknesses. Totally liveable transmission
Jealous you get the 360 degree camera. Canada only gets the back up camera.
I'm Canadian, and in US and Canada we do get the Crosstrek with the 2.5L boxer engine.
I own brand new 2024 Crosstrek limited with 2.5, it wastes lot of gas to be honest.
City use best I can get this is 9.9L per 100 and worst in winter went down to 10.6L
Highway I've gotten it down to 6.8L
But the computer wasn't accurate when I actually had filled the tank. In reality I averaged 34 mpg highway which is 7.0L
It's not that I don't like the car, but there are much more fuel efficient options.
I was originally thinking of trading my last car for the new Acura Integra, which can get 45 mpg highway.
But at the time Integra wasn't released yet.
How much would you lose trading in and buying a new one, versus how much would the new car save in gas? You want to spend thousands to say a few bucks a year?
I think Subaru needs a 1.8L turbo with 8 speed auto for this car. Maybe keep the current 2.0L with CVT for the entry level only.
it's funny that they already have a brand new 1.8 turbo engine (CB18) that only came out in 2021, and yet they decided to keep it exclusive to the Levorg/WRX Wagon, forester and outback and in Japan only.
The MSRP of 27,096 is the true MSRP for the base model Subaru Crosstrek.
It’s the Subaru factory that is lying, saying the MSRP is 25,095.
Dealers would never lie.
The Wilderness trimmed Subarus will be manufactured in the USA, I'd rather the sluggish Japanese product.
Pls review the 2024 MG3
The dealer values my car at $500. The county values it at $2,222 for tax. Does that mean when I buy a new Crosstrek for $26,500 the county will value it at $30,000 for tax. What is wrong with this system? Answer: Auto mafia
Idk y Subarus hafta be ugly
I've got a soft spot for Subaru but they also frustrate the crap out of me with their decisions. That old 2.0 needs to disappear ASAP. And their stubbornness with sticking to a CVT is endlessly annoying. Imagine the 2.5 turbo with a ZF6 or similar.
Or a ZF8. 😊
Subaru is never gonna adopt a conventional AT. Their CVT is made in house just for their boxer engine.
@@zenyu94 we know that. We are just saying it holds cars back. I'd never buy one having driven that God awful CVT. 😖
@@derekdalton5658 99% of drivers wouldn’t have a clue what transmission any car has. CVT not perfect but neither is any transmission.
Nothing wrong with cvt, only when pulling off is when cvt are lacking , but when up to speed and overtaking , its better than automatics. Automatic cars have to gear down when overtaking, which causes a delay, unless you have a turbo engine.
Subaru, nissan,toyota, Mitsubishi, honda all use cvt ,in cars and cross overs.
This is not going to change ,
I’ve always liked Subarus. But I think Subaru trades off the reputation of its previous products. It’s slowly chipping away at that with the CVT buzzbox approach.
I owned a 2017 XV for about 6 years and yes I agree with you, it's SO underpowered it's not funny. Quite a few times I wanted to pull out quickly at an intersection and it just lagged terribly. It was a very comfortable car to drive for sure though, and averaged about 7 litres/100km so not super efficient but not too bad either. I've had a number of Subaru's over the years and always really liked them. However Subaru really do need to put either a larger capacity engine or a turbo charged version of the 2 litre in their Crosstreks to make them just that much better and safer.
6 months is long term???
I have a new Crtostrek with 8K on the clock now. Being a country bumpkin, most of my driving in on country roads and freeways. On flat trips the average fuel consumption is about 6.8l/100km. On the freeway "downhill" to Melbourne - 5.4, on the way back, uphill - 7.2
City traffic driving 10 - 11, which is more than my Prado...
I don't get what you mean by a noisy engine - whining yes, but that's what the paddles are for. When escaping an intersection or overtaking drop one or two gears and it wakes up quick smart. For long downhills drop it into manual and save the brakes.
It's a lovely car to drive, unless you expect a racer of course.
I got better tyres and took it to some tracks I did in the Prado and it copes well, but it's not a fully fledged 4x4.
Missing in engine and CVT transmission hmmmm……,explain it then.
I have had my subaru xv 2l since February 2014 its a 2014 model and i find it excellent
I'd like to have a Wilderness version, for the reasons you stated.
291L boot - seeya later.
That wilderness version would be sweet
Is the 360 camera standard?
I would beat you in my CX5 😎
Not really much of a brag considering the crosstrek is one of the slowest cars in its class.
This is where Supercars went wrong, they should have been using the CX5 😂
@@adi2082 I choose my competition wisely 🚙
Tenure…
Drove one when my Forester was being serviced last - engine is the biggest let down and the torque of the larger 2.5 engine would transform it. It also has the same wooly steering as the Forester so on these counts it is a no from me.
So this or the Subaru Impreza?
This is just a Impreza body, lifted. So really to to you
Impreza and Crosstrek are the same car same platform same just about everything really, just the Crosstrek is lifted... or maybe the Impreza is dropped.
It’s pretty simple. If you’re primarily using the car for city driving, save the money and get the 2.0. More highway driving? Get the 2.5. That’s exactly why I went with the 2.5 and it’s more than adequate for my needs.
It's pretty simple if you live in a country where you can get the 2.5l version. In Australia it's not for sale.
In my country taxes rise exponentially after 2.0 liters. My 2.5 Forester costs me ~200 $/year, while a 2.0 costs ~50$. A 4.0 liter costs ~1400$. And it's gonna be worse. Idiot government measures luxury by engine capacity, not selling price.
Nothing more annoying than cvt
Underpowered and a CVT. 👎🏻
Buy a Ferrari