Textual content by Tom Appel
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
Specs
Class: Subcompact Crossover
Shade: Geyser Blue
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 200
Actual-world gas financial system: 28.6 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B |
| Energy and Efficiency | B- |
| Match and End | B |
| Gasoline Financial system | B+ |
| Worth | B+ |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror 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 Kind | 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT Computerized |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimated gas financial system: 25/29/27 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gasoline kind: Common fuel
Base worth: $32,195 (not together with $1345 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at car: Luxurious possibility package deal ($2270)
Worth as examined: $35,810
Execs and Cons
The good: Critical foul-weather capacity, comfy cabin
The great: First rate gas financial 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, glorious foul-weather functionality, and the promise of sturdy resale worth. By these metrics, we have now by no means been upset.
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 degree, now accessible on the Outback wagon, Forester crossover, and the wee Crosstrek, hints at areas of efficiency mainstream Subaru merchandise may need been someway been poor in. I bristle at this notion.
Conceptually, I form 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 degree elevates commonplace Subaru fashions by way of off-road prowess, and—and that is necessary—design depth. You’ll know a Wilderness mannequin once you see one.
That mentioned, my defensive angle apart, there’s actual worth within the Wilderness trim degree, 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 giant guys like me. The second-row is a bit tighter, particularly knee room when taller people occupy the entrance seats.
All that mentioned, the Crosstrek, in any trim degree, 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 geared up 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 facet, the engine sounds good in motion, at the very least to this editor’s ears. Some people may discover Subaru’s “boxer” engine a bit 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 with out 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, effectively, effective. It’s not that there’s something incorrect with the Subaru, it’s simply that the majority the opposite autos on this class serve up nicer cabins—at the very least by way of supplies high quality.
That mentioned, construct high quality seems prime notch, and our take a look at automobile, and each Subaru take a look at automobile we’ve evaluated in current reminiscence, has felt strong, and has been squeak and rattle free.
Gasoline Financial system: B+
In a current 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 came about during times of comparatively average climate.
Regardless, with commonplace AWD, a raised journey top, and a few off-road-oriented gear, we had 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 automobile of 27 mpg.
Worth: B+
Assessment
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 automobile, and a rewarding sense of utility, that’s one thing greater than the sum of its elements. We would elevate our B+ worth score on decrease trim ranges of the Crosstrek, although at nearly $36,000, our take a look at automobile looks like a fairly sturdy worth.
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