Textual content by Tom Appel
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
Specs
Class: Subcompact Crossover
Colour: Geyser Blue
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 200
Actual-world gas economic system: 28.6 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B |
| Energy and Efficiency | B- |
| Match and End | B |
| Gas Financial system | B+ |
| Worth | B+ |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and will not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Consolation | |
| Large Man | B |
| Tall Man | B |
| Large & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Large” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter |
| Engine Sort | 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT Automated |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimated gas economic system: 25/29/27 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gas sort: Common fuel
Base value: $32,195 (not together with $1345 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at car: Luxurious choice bundle ($2270)
Value as examined: $35,810
Professionals and Cons
The good: Severe foul-weather skill, snug cabin
The nice: Respectable gas economic system, upscale facilities
The not so good: Restricted rear-seat area
Overview
Full confession: I’m a two-time Subaru proprietor. The spouse and I’ve owned a Forester, and nonetheless personal a Crosstrek. A lot of our attraction to the model comes from its repute for reliability, wonderful foul-weather functionality, and the promise of sturdy resale worth. By these metrics, we’ve got by no means been disillusioned.
The quirkiness of the Subaru “boxer” engine additionally appeals to automotive geeks and weirdos, this in a means that isn’t simply defined to people who don’t discover appeal within the time period “pancake engine.”
I point out all this as a result of the maker’s new Wilderness trim stage, now out there on the Outback wagon, Forester crossover, and the wee Crosstrek, hints at areas of efficiency mainstream Subaru merchandise may need been one way or the other been poor in. I bristle at this notion.
Conceptually, I kind of considered the Crosstrek because the “Wilderness” model of the compact Subaru Impreza, however, Wilderness takes issues up a notch…or two. For people not within the know, the Wilderness trim stage elevates normal Subaru fashions when it comes to off-road prowess, and—and that is necessary—design depth. You’ll know a Wilderness mannequin whenever you see one.
That mentioned, my defensive perspective apart, there may be actual worth within the Wilderness trim stage, and little or no—save for a small fuel-economy hit, and any points you will have with the styling—draw back to its selecting.
Shared here’s a breakdown of the Shopper Information report card which accompanies all of our test-drive opinions.
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Report Card
Room and Consolation: B
Most subcompact crossovers serve up an honest serving to of front-row grownup consolation, with sufficient area even for large guys like me. The second-row is slightly tighter, particularly knee room when taller people occupy the entrance seats.
All that mentioned, the Crosstrek, in any trim stage, is refined sufficient for long-trip consolation, and simply quiet and easy using sufficient to make that journey enjoyable. For people who not often park adults within the rear seat, this small Subaru will serve you effectively.
Energy and efficiency: B-
In Wilderness trim, the Crosstrek comes outfitted with a 2.5-liter 4, good for 182 horsepower. That engine mates to a CVT-automatic, which pairs effectively with the engine. Although no ball of fireside, the Crosstrek Wilderness is fast sufficient in around-town obligation, and solely feels overtaxed when requested to execute high-speed passing maneuvers. On the plus aspect, the engine sounds good in motion, not less than to this editor’s ears. Some people would possibly discover Subaru’s “boxer” engine slightly crude.
On the transfer, the Crosstrek Wilderness is enjoyable to pilot, with nice steering really feel, sturdy brakes, and nice management in corners. Certainly, even and not using a surplus of energy, the editors of Shopper Information discover the Crosstrek a pleasure to have interaction.
Match and End: B
In higher trim ranges, the Crosstrek cabin appears to be like, effectively, high-quality. It’s not that there’s something fallacious with the Subaru, it’s simply that the majority the opposite automobiles on this class serve up nicer cabins—not less than when it comes to supplies high quality.
That mentioned, construct high quality seems prime notch, and our take a look at automotive, and each Subaru take a look at automotive we’ve evaluated in latest reminiscence, has felt stable, and has been squeak and rattle free.
Gas Financial system: B+
In a latest analysis of a really related Crosstrek Wilderness, we averaged 24.6 mpg. Our most up-to-date instance was good for a much-more satisfying 28.6 mpg. We will’t clarify the unfold, as each take a look at drives passed off in periods of comparatively average climate.
Regardless, with normal AWD, a raised journey peak, and a few off-road-oriented gear, we have been please to see our take a look at Crosstrek Wilderness return virtually 30 mpg. For that report, that quantity exceeds the EPA mixed estimate for this automotive of 27 mpg.
Worth: B+
Overview
There’s lots to love concerning the Crosstrek Wilderness, and never all of it’s expressed plainly utilizing easy letter grades. There’s a appeal to this automotive, and a rewarding sense of utility, that’s one thing greater than the sum of its elements. We’d increase our B+ worth score on decrease trim ranges of the Crosstrek, although at nearly $36,000, our take a look at automotive looks like a fairly sturdy worth.
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