I traded in my 2014 Legacy Sport for the new Crosstrek Limited in Alpine Green- really loving it so far. Slight learning curve with all the new tech but your videos have been super helpful!
Love my FIRST new 24 Crosstrek premium....I come from the Volkswagen side...and I am VERY HAPPY with the Crosstrek. Thank you Alex...for this channel...I LOVE IT!!!
I've had a couple Subarus prior and let me tell you I beat the brakes off those things... I just picked up a 2024 Limited in Alpine Green. Not even counting the tech and the infotainment stuff, this car is completely different driving experience. .this generation is a better driving experience... the Ride, Road feel, and Steering are improved, AND after an 8 hour drive to Maine, I drove straight through and felt GREAT... the prior Generations seats cannot compare. The engineers really improved the road noise issue...this year's Subaru is really outstanding.
Interesting to know, thanks for your input. I've never been in a Subaru newer than the old 87 GL 4WD Wagon HAHA!!! Have to say though, I miss those old cars, back when they were actually 4WD with low range.
Yeah, I totally agree with you. I just bought the same exact car I believe I love the Alpine green with the gold hints. Did you get the sport model? Is that the one anyways she’s a sweet ride.
We bought a Geyser Blue Wilderness. We traded in our 2022 CrossTrek Premium, very low miles. This Wilderness is such an amazing vehicle that drives like a $70K German car. We absolutely love it.
I just got a sport in Alpine green! Drove a little further to get it and I have absolutely zero gripes with it. My first new car and its so far the most satisfying purchase I have ever made
It’s because this video I went and traded in my 2022 premium for the wilderness today. I was ecstatic wilderness came out in the Crosstrek. I had no idea til this video.
Thanks Alex! I just bought the Sport model in white and I am loving it! It has everything I wanted and drives beautifully. I am still trying to get better mpg in the city (23 mpg so far) but it does seem to do much better on the highway. Overall, I feel I got a lot of car for what I paid for. Great video as always.
Great job, however, the sticker price of each model would been helpful also. The cars have options that seemed reasonable. Do dealers now have a sufficient stock for people to choose from?
I'm absolutely loving my Wilderness. As I make nature videos this version was not only an easy decision, but also, with your videos had me buying my 1st Subaru. Thank you Alex.
@@johnnyisahermit I have the wilderness version and all stock I was getting about 23 to 25 daily driving to work and such, longer trips to go filming for my channel I've gotten up to 30.2. Now, with a roof top tent, recovery boards up top, full set of skid plates, seats folded down, and car completely filled with filming gear and camp gear, yesterday I got 21 normal driving and on the long trip saw right at 22.5 to 23 mpg. Next up is a king spring installation this week.
@@Amberdogproductions pretty sold on the sport or limited now. Need fuel economy more than some of the features added with wilderness. have a WRX as the fun car so mainly looking for a civic replacement
@@johnnyisahermit yup, if you don't really need that extra off road ability. Stick to the Sport if you do like going out now and again. I hit it deep into the wild oftentimes so this was a good choice for my situation. I've now got the skid plate set and king springs installed for that safety factor and added stability for all the weight in camera gear and a roof top tent.
Hey Alex, I appreciate your videos. Thank you for posting. I’m loving my new 2024 SUBARU crosstrek sport. But I’m wondering if mine has the capability of sinking my garage door to it I don’t see anything on the rearview mirror that enables me to do that please enlighten thank you God bless
Love the alpine green on the limited. I think I’d most likely go with a premium, though, to get the right mix of price and features. I know it’s still 2023, but do you anticipate that 2024s will see a drop in price later next year once the 2025 models start being delivered? Thanks for the video - I’ve been looking for a comprehensive overview like this and will be saving your video for in the future when I start shopping for a Crosstrek!
I bought a Wilderness in Alpine Green and am in love!! This is my first Subie and went from a Prius hatchback, so I'm loving the performance of the 2.5 liter engine. I have learned so much from your videos about the hundreds of features it offers, so thank you!!
QUESTION. the crosstek premium with an add on package you can get you heated seats (but NOT a heated steering wheel). if you get the crosstek limited can you get heated seats???? on line it sayss with an all weather package, but that is NOT shown as a separate package where i live.
Thank you again for another excellent review! I do have a question: Do all new Subaru's with eyesight have Traffic sign recognition? Does this mean they read speed signs and stop signs and post them on your dash? Do you have a video detailing Traffic sign recognition? Thank you.
Thank! I don’t have any videos detailing this but the new Subarus with built in navigation will also display the speed limit in the gauge cluster. Those without navigation won’t have this feature
The Base trim WOULD be a great value, however the lack of some safety features make it a deal-breaker for me. I’m talking about the blind spot and cross-traffic monitoring. Some of these hatch-like vehicles are hard to see out of.
I want a Forester Wilderness. Looked at one a while back. Like the looks and ground clearance. I'm not an offroader, but do like to venture up into the mountains to go camping, and the places I go I used to take my Ford Tempo to, so nowhere that you need a lifted 4x4 to get to LOL...the Subaru would be great, and wouldn't need multiple vehicles. Crosstrek seems a bit too small for my liking....I've seen a few around, nothing wrong with the car, the Forester is just right in size for my needs I think.
Hi Alex, I appreciate the work you put into these videos. I have a question that I can’t seem to get an answer to from other sources. I have a ‘24 Crosstrek Limited and I want to install a hitch receiver for an e-bike rack. The tongue weight is rated at max 150# even with a 2” receiver (L101SFN000). The ‘23 Crosstrek Limited has a 1-1/4” receiver (L101SFL003) but has a rated tongue weight of 200#. Do you know what has caused the vehicle’s maximum tongue weight to decrease?
Looking at Crosstrek Limited with Navigation to compare to my shopping list, along with 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited, and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE. I would pay extra for Navigation (or skip it, haven't decided) over using Google Maps because to use my phone, I would have to use my Data Plan. Will do a price comparison between the two costs, as the Kona includes the Navigation, while Toyota also does not. Until I actually sit and test drive the vehicle, the jury is still out but I used to drive Subaru vehicles from 1988-2003. My big concern isn't price or HP, but do I really need full-time AWD anymore, as I don't drive in to ski resorts, off roads, etc. as I've done in the past. This was a great review nonetheless because I just lookup online the different models of Crosstrek, and this video let me see actual vehicles.
I've got something driving me crazy that I can't find an answer for anywhere. When starting and stopping my brand new 2024 Crosstrek, a chime sounds. Why all of a sudden does my car NOT make the chime sound anymore when I shut the car off? It chimes when I start it, but it no longer chimes a couple of times when I shut it off.. I cannot find an answer anywhere, nor do I know what those chimes sounds are supposed to mean when starting and stopping the car. Thanks!
Never been a Subaru owner or never even considered Subaru. The Subaru crosstrek wilderness looks dead drop gorgeous. Just need passenger power seat and heads up display. How does it take corners?
I have a question on Subaru’s logic I’m hoping you might answer. If while driving you should get a check engine light why does Subaru take away anything that utilizes the eyesight (and other features)? In example it seems wrong to take away adaptive cruise control for a loose gas cap.
Probably to get you to take care of the problem, rather than ignore the light, so they disable features you are used to and use LOL...fix the check engine light issue damn it, or I'll take away the radio next HAHA!!!
@@wildbill23c 2 days later I take it to the garage and by then the light is off again and nothing wrong is discovered…I’m told it was probably a fluke (one that triggered off and on for 2 days but has not happened since). So I now purchased a scanner for the next time and then I can reset it myself!!!
I have a question, i just have a Subaru Crosstrek, first ever, and i have notice that when i go to X MODE don’t let me choose between Snow, Dirt, etc, like i see in the videos, do i need to update something or should i go to my dealer? My trim is the crosstrek premium
We got the 2024 Crosstrek Premium with the option package a couple weeks ago. I love the tech but discovered after driving in the real world the suspension is incredibly stiff and even uncomfortable over rough pavement. Is there anything we can do for this? The Limited version we test drove over some rough pavement had a much softer ride. The Premium felt fine in our test drive but the test route was at a different dealer and didn’t challenge the suspension much. Is there really such a big difference in the suspensions? The brochures don’t say anything about different suspensions, only different wheels.
@@huynhydpooh1349 thanks for your response. I checked the tire pressure. Also took it to the dealer to have them check the suspension. They say it's working properly but admit the 2024 is a new design. It could loosen a bit over time. Suggested I call Subaru America which I did (they opened a case to have a technician contact me). Online reviews describe the suspension as "super smooth and absorbent". That's a perfect description of the 2023 Crosstrek Limited I test drove, but doesn't apply to our 2024 Crosstrek Premium at this time. I'm speculating Subaru may still be ironing out some supply chain details for the 2024 models. Ours was built in Japan. I found an iPhone app for recording accelerometer sensor data and will place it in the cup holder to take some measurements. Subaru America seems to be listening.
Bought my first Subaru this year. Ive got a '24 Crosstrek Onyx. After driving a manual for over 23 years I was a little bummed out they don't make it in a manual. Other than that, I am super happy with the car. Edit: The Onyx must be a Canadian model, very similar to the sport with a few different exterior touches
I don't think Subaru has offered a manual transmission in most of their vehicle line for several years now. Wish they offered all their vehicles with a manual, I don't mind shifting gears, and there's no reason they cannot offer them with manual or automatic as they used to do so. Just a way to cut manufacturing costs by only offering 1 option...rather no option LOL.
Do you think the 2.0 engine is fast enough? I bought a 24 premium 2 weeks ago and now debating if if should trade in for the limited to get the 2.5 engine.
well i sold my 2017 jeep wrangler, my Kawasaki w800 with a cozy sidecar and borrowed18,000$ and now own a 2024 Crosstrec at 72 i am asking what the hell have i done after 3 months and 3000kms later i still don't know
We purchased the 2024 Forester and it gets no where near the 26/33 MPG advertised. If there is a class action litigation regarding this car, we wish to join.
Hello, Alex. I don't know if you watch other reviews of Subaru cars, but I've watched a couple by a guy who has a Crosstrek Wilderness. I bought a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness out here in Oregon a couple of weeks ago. I like the car a lot, but like this other reviewer I find the Harman Kardon speaker system pretty "weak." I'm no serious audiophile, but I thought that the stereo in my 2018 Outback sounded much better. Please check out this guy's review and let me know what you think: ruclips.net/video/jxm8t_pe6Vs/видео.htmlsi=QEJ7atAdoAkVT9rx I enjoy your videos, and I hope you can give me an honest opinion of this guy's review of the sound system. I hope I didn't get misled by Subaru's advertising.
Which Crosstrek Trim is your favorite?
Definitely the wilderness because I think it has a pretty slick look and besides, it’s a beast!! Oh in the geyser blue!!!
Got a 24 crosstrek sport love it
Also merry subarumas/Christmas to u and the subaru family!
I traded in my 2014 Legacy Sport for the new Crosstrek Limited in Alpine Green- really loving it so far. Slight learning curve with all the new tech but your videos have been super helpful!
Love my FIRST new 24 Crosstrek premium....I come from the Volkswagen side...and I am VERY HAPPY with the Crosstrek. Thank you Alex...for this channel...I LOVE IT!!!
I've had a couple Subarus prior and let me tell you I beat the brakes off those things... I just picked up a 2024 Limited in Alpine Green. Not even counting the tech and the infotainment stuff, this car is completely different driving experience. .this generation is a better driving experience... the Ride, Road feel, and Steering are improved, AND after an 8 hour drive to Maine, I drove straight through and felt GREAT... the prior Generations seats cannot compare. The engineers really improved the road noise issue...this year's Subaru is really outstanding.
Interesting to know, thanks for your input. I've never been in a Subaru newer than the old 87 GL 4WD Wagon HAHA!!! Have to say though, I miss those old cars, back when they were actually 4WD with low range.
Yeah, I totally agree with you. I just bought the same exact car I believe I love the Alpine green with the gold hints. Did you get the sport model? Is that the one anyways she’s a sweet ride.
Even if we're *not* new to your channel, your name is Alex.
Excellent video. Many thanks.
We bought a Geyser Blue Wilderness. We traded in our 2022 CrossTrek Premium, very low miles. This Wilderness is such an amazing vehicle that drives like a $70K German car. We absolutely love it.
I have the Sport in Alpine Green. I love the way it looks and performs.
Same here she's a dream
I just got a sport in Alpine green! Drove a little further to get it and I have absolutely zero gripes with it. My first new car and its so far the most satisfying purchase I have ever made
It’s because this video I went and traded in my 2022 premium for the wilderness today. I was ecstatic wilderness came out in the Crosstrek. I had no idea til this video.
Thanks Alex! I just bought the Sport model in white and I am loving it! It has everything I wanted and drives beautifully. I am still trying to get better mpg in the city (23 mpg so far) but it does seem to do much better on the highway. Overall, I feel I got a lot of car for what I paid for. Great video as always.
Oh almost forgot- you helped me make my mind up on this model and I'd like to thank you!
Great job, however, the sticker price of each model would been helpful also. The cars have options that seemed reasonable. Do dealers now have a sufficient stock for people to choose from?
I'm absolutely loving my Wilderness. As I make nature videos this version was not only an easy decision, but also, with your videos had me buying my 1st Subaru.
Thank you Alex.
Happy I could help!
average mpg?
@@johnnyisahermit I have the wilderness version and all stock I was getting about 23 to 25 daily driving to work and such, longer trips to go filming for my channel I've gotten up to 30.2.
Now, with a roof top tent, recovery boards up top, full set of skid plates, seats folded down, and car completely filled with filming gear and camp gear, yesterday I got 21 normal driving and on the long trip saw right at 22.5 to 23 mpg.
Next up is a king spring installation this week.
@@Amberdogproductions pretty sold on the sport or limited now. Need fuel economy more than some of the features added with wilderness. have a WRX as the fun car so mainly looking for a civic replacement
@@johnnyisahermit yup, if you don't really need that extra off road ability. Stick to the Sport if you do like going out now and again. I hit it deep into the wild oftentimes so this was a good choice for my situation. I've now got the skid plate set and king springs installed for that safety factor and added stability for all the weight in camera gear and a roof top tent.
I love The Base Model! It has a real KEY! No push button. It’s also much cheaper than RAV 4.
Picking up Crosstrek Widerness in 2 days.
I bought the ice silver metallic CTW last week and I love driving it!! So sporty looking and the ride is surprisingly smooth! So fun!
Congrats Debbie!
Hey Alex, I appreciate your videos. Thank you for posting. I’m loving my new 2024 SUBARU crosstrek sport. But I’m wondering if mine has the capability of sinking my garage door to it I don’t see anything on the rearview mirror that enables me to do that please enlighten thank you God bless
Love the alpine green on the limited. I think I’d most likely go with a premium, though, to get the right mix of price and features. I know it’s still 2023, but do you anticipate that 2024s will see a drop in price later next year once the 2025 models start being delivered? Thanks for the video - I’ve been looking for a comprehensive overview like this and will be saving your video for in the future when I start shopping for a Crosstrek!
I bought a Wilderness in Alpine Green and am in love!! This is my first Subie and went from a Prius hatchback, so I'm loving the performance of the 2.5 liter engine. I have learned so much from your videos about the hundreds of features it offers, so thank you!!
Congratulations 🎊 happy to help!
Congrats Hannah I know what you mean it's a real love affair going on with my car plus you must look really hot in yours as your hot yourself !!!
I like the limited for the steering wheel and the upgraded stereo and colors.
1:05 looking for help on resetting tire inspection notice on my 2023 outback touring - Thank you
Great video, it would be nice to see an explanation of the 2025 HYBRID levels explained. Thanks
@@stkyfngez thanks! Once we have details on that I’ll be making a video.
QUESTION. the crosstek premium with an add on package you can get you heated seats (but NOT a heated steering wheel). if you get the crosstek limited can you get heated seats???? on line it sayss with an all weather package, but that is NOT shown as a separate package where i live.
I really wish they would not have discontinued the manual transmission option. Do not know what I will buy next since I love having a manual.
Could you tell me how tight the spark plugs have to be on subaru crosstrek limited ??
This was so helpful!!! Thank you!
Thank you again for another excellent review! I do have a question: Do all new Subaru's with eyesight have Traffic sign recognition? Does this mean they read speed signs and stop signs and post them on your dash? Do you have a video detailing Traffic sign recognition? Thank you.
Thank! I don’t have any videos detailing this but the new Subarus with built in navigation will also display the speed limit in the gauge cluster. Those without navigation won’t have this feature
The Base trim WOULD be a great value, however the lack of some safety features make it a deal-breaker for me. I’m talking about the blind spot and cross-traffic monitoring. Some of these hatch-like vehicles are hard to see out of.
I want a Forester Wilderness. Looked at one a while back. Like the looks and ground clearance. I'm not an offroader, but do like to venture up into the mountains to go camping, and the places I go I used to take my Ford Tempo to, so nowhere that you need a lifted 4x4 to get to LOL...the Subaru would be great, and wouldn't need multiple vehicles.
Crosstrek seems a bit too small for my liking....I've seen a few around, nothing wrong with the car, the Forester is just right in size for my needs I think.
Hi Alex, I appreciate the work you put into these videos.
I have a question that I can’t seem to get an answer to from other sources. I have a ‘24 Crosstrek Limited and I want to install a hitch receiver for an e-bike rack. The tongue weight is rated at max 150# even with a 2” receiver (L101SFN000). The ‘23 Crosstrek Limited has a 1-1/4” receiver (L101SFL003) but has a rated tongue weight of 200#. Do you know what has caused the vehicle’s maximum tongue weight to decrease?
Looking at Crosstrek Limited with Navigation to compare to my shopping list, along with 2024 Hyundai Kona Limited, and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE. I would pay extra for Navigation (or skip it, haven't decided) over using Google Maps because to use my phone, I would have to use my Data Plan. Will do a price comparison between the two costs, as the Kona includes the Navigation, while Toyota also does not. Until I actually sit and test drive the vehicle, the jury is still out but I used to drive Subaru vehicles from 1988-2003. My big concern isn't price or HP, but do I really need full-time AWD anymore, as I don't drive in to ski resorts, off roads, etc. as I've done in the past. This was a great review nonetheless because I just lookup online the different models of Crosstrek, and this video let me see actual vehicles.
I've got something driving me crazy that I can't find an answer for anywhere. When starting and stopping my brand new 2024 Crosstrek, a chime sounds. Why all of a sudden does my car NOT make the chime sound anymore when I shut the car off? It chimes when I start it, but it no longer chimes a couple of times when I shut it off.. I cannot find an answer anywhere, nor do I know what those chimes sounds are supposed to mean when starting and stopping the car. Thanks!
Do all the trims have fog lights?
How do you erase radio presets?
Love a video on changing the key fob battery. :-)
Never been a Subaru owner or never even considered Subaru. The Subaru crosstrek wilderness looks dead drop gorgeous. Just need passenger power seat and heads up display. How does it take corners?
handles well in corners!
I have a question on Subaru’s logic I’m hoping you might answer. If while driving you should get a check engine light why does Subaru take away anything that utilizes the eyesight (and other features)? In example it seems wrong to take away adaptive cruise control for a loose gas cap.
Probably to get you to take care of the problem, rather than ignore the light, so they disable features you are used to and use LOL...fix the check engine light issue damn it, or I'll take away the radio next HAHA!!!
@@wildbill23c 2 days later I take it to the garage and by then the light is off again and nothing wrong is discovered…I’m told it was probably a fluke (one that triggered off and on for 2 days but has not happened since). So I now purchased a scanner for the next time and then I can reset it myself!!!
I have a question, i just have a Subaru Crosstrek, first ever, and i have notice that when i go to X MODE don’t let me choose between Snow, Dirt, etc, like i see in the videos, do i need to update something or should i go to my dealer? My trim is the crosstrek premium
The snow dirt/deep snow settings is only on Subarus with dual xmode. So depending on your trim level, you may only have the standard xmode.
Why the base have apple android CarPlay and premiums don’t
Wilderness 👍🏻
We got the 2024 Crosstrek Premium with the option package a couple weeks ago. I love the tech but discovered after driving in the real world the suspension is incredibly stiff and even uncomfortable over rough pavement. Is there anything we can do for this? The Limited version we test drove over some rough pavement had a much softer ride. The Premium felt fine in our test drive but the test route was at a different dealer and didn’t challenge the suspension much. Is there really such a big difference in the suspensions? The brochures don’t say anything about different suspensions, only different wheels.
Check your tire pressure. Could be over inflated.
@@huynhydpooh1349 thanks for your response. I checked the tire pressure. Also took it to the dealer to have them check the suspension. They say it's working properly but admit the 2024 is a new design. It could loosen a bit over time. Suggested I call Subaru America which I did (they opened a case to have a technician contact me). Online reviews describe the suspension as "super smooth and absorbent". That's a perfect description of the 2023 Crosstrek Limited I test drove, but doesn't apply to our 2024 Crosstrek Premium at this time. I'm speculating Subaru may still be ironing out some supply chain details for the 2024 models. Ours was built in Japan. I found an iPhone app for recording accelerometer sensor data and will place it in the cup holder to take some measurements. Subaru America seems to be listening.
You’re very welcome. I hope you get to enjoy your new Subie and everything gets resolved.
Bought my first Subaru this year. Ive got a '24 Crosstrek Onyx. After driving a manual for over 23 years I was a little bummed out they don't make it in a manual. Other than that, I am super happy with the car.
Edit: The Onyx must be a Canadian model, very similar to the sport with a few different exterior touches
I don't think Subaru has offered a manual transmission in most of their vehicle line for several years now. Wish they offered all their vehicles with a manual, I don't mind shifting gears, and there's no reason they cannot offer them with manual or automatic as they used to do so. Just a way to cut manufacturing costs by only offering 1 option...rather no option LOL.
Do you think the 2.0 engine is fast enough? I bought a 24 premium 2 weeks ago and now debating if if should trade in for the limited to get the 2.5 engine.
Yes, more than enough for this size vehicle. Have you driven the 2.5 before to compare? Many people can’t tell a difference between the two.
Very helpful.
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No Oynx?
24' limited alpine green, sound upgrade , leather, plus...
well i sold my 2017 jeep wrangler, my Kawasaki w800 with a cozy sidecar and borrowed18,000$ and now own a 2024 Crosstrec at 72 i am asking what the hell have i done after 3 months and 3000kms later i still don't know
oh i forgot i bought the top of the line wilderness edition
This was helpful. So none of them come with a parking view camera. That stinks.
Not on the Crosstrek. The 2023 and newer Ascent and 2025 and newer Foresters have the birds eye parking camera.
it's very frustrating to me that the harmon kardon system is rarely included if at all in the lower options. even the lumbar support
We purchased the 2024 Forester and it gets no where near the 26/33 MPG advertised. If there is a class action litigation regarding this car, we wish to join.
Crosstrek needs a WRX package
Needs a turbo option
A few of their vehicles do...not a fan of the turbo engines, regardless what brand of vehicle. It makes for a less reliable vehicle down the road.
Hello, Alex. I don't know if you watch other reviews of Subaru cars, but I've watched a couple by a guy who has a Crosstrek Wilderness. I bought a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness out here in Oregon a couple of weeks ago. I like the car a lot, but like this other reviewer I find the Harman Kardon speaker system pretty "weak." I'm no serious audiophile, but I thought that the stereo in my 2018 Outback sounded much better. Please check out this guy's review and let me know what you think: ruclips.net/video/jxm8t_pe6Vs/видео.htmlsi=QEJ7atAdoAkVT9rx I enjoy your videos, and I hope you can give me an honest opinion of this guy's review of the sound system. I hope I didn't get misled by Subaru's advertising.
Appreciate all your videos they definitely helped me in deciding on what model we wanted
Thank you for watching!