Should You Buy a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? Thorough Review By A Mechanic
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- A Mechanic Reviews the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Should You Buy One?
In this video we take a look at the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. We start with a proper technical review under the hood then underneath the car.
Then we look at the exterior and interior. Then we talk about some things we don't like about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Under The Hood
11:11 Under The Car
15:46 Exterior Review
21:01 Interior Review
25:14 Things I Don't Like About It
27:02 Should You Buy One? - Авто та транспорт
Driving my 2008 Subaru Outback, 172,000 miles and zero issues. I am 63 and this car is the best car I have ever owned.
everything changed after cvt. even toyota breaking down now
I am 70 and have a 2008 Outback with 100,000 been a great car. I never did the timing belt (yet?) have you ?
@@jima7925It has timing chains (2 timing chains) so, likely, they may not need replacement at 100k, but you should replace serpentine belt, if you did not do it yet (along with tensioner).
@@spol1622 Nope. The 2008 2.5 i 4 has a timing belt. I wish it was chains. Yes I did the accessory belt at about 80k.
@@cheapmodI fear you may be correct, but I was hoping the e-CVT by Toyota was better in terms of longevity- is it not?
Regular CVTs seems to be made to keep fuel consumption down only transfering that cost to that of the transmission as it fails and hence to the first or the secondary owner with a frugal appearance... Car manufacturers strive to make cars last for say a decade and then they start to fail.... EV batteries have about a 8 year/160000 km guarantee and a new battery is so expensive then the car is writ-off by the insurance company... insurance costs will skyrocket.
Man, this is the first time I'm watching this channel, and you know what? It's been a long time I don't discover a non nonsense car review. That man knows what he's talking about, and it shows. Punctuating needed and interesting information, without being weird about the things the doesn't like or think could be different. And simple as it may sound, this is something rare nowadays. You see all kind of crazy reviews, that look like some Japanese crazy run show, with people whining about such trivial things, and forgetting useful information. Kudos, man! Great technical knowledge, great review, great guy! 10/10.
Agree! This channel is different
Ditto. Brilliant all round reviews 😉
Yes he knows his S
@@norvlak160 Go watch the one on the second opinion of a blown motor. He tracks down the issue like Sherlock Holmes
this and @savagegeese are the only automotive channels anyone needs to watch. They're technical, and provide deep insight. Great work as usual!
Agree. Every one that I've watched has been great.
What no Motortrend reviews? 😂😂
Scottie Kilmer has a good automotive channel.
They are both in Illinois, a collaboration would be really cool.
@@pauldichtel6410Kilmer is a bottom of the barrel garbage car review channel
Thank you for finally reviewing a Subaru, your channel is one of the few I actually trust because you actually put in the effort to evaluate the mechanical engineering aspect. Most modern car journalists are either bought by a few companies or they are just completely out of touch with a regular buyer. The Crosstrek did not receive many awards but their sales are so strong, people vote with their wallets! In my area they are marked up ~$1000-2000 and completely sold out. Just placed by order yesterday and am waiting to receive mine!
My local Subaru dealer here in PA advertises Crosstreks $1250 off MSRP. I guess depends on the area.
I think you are talking about the 2023 crosstrek. In my area the 2023 models are also discounted because the 2024 is such a major refresh@@bohdanked
@@michaelnoah3795 2024 they sold out of 2023 Crosstreks one or two month ago. Some other models they have both model years and for the newer one the discount is much less.
LOL, they're not journalists, they're just people with a UA-cam account and a lot of time on their hands.
Don't know where you are but here in CT atdan perkins subaru is msrp and have some availability like a few weeks out
Bought a new Crosstrek for my wife who commutes to/from work totalling 80 miles a day in 2018. It now has 115,000 miles on it. It has been an incredible vehicle. 33 mpg highway and has had zero repairs. Nothing but oil and tire changes. We are sticking with another Crosstrek in 2024 when we replace the 2018.
Did you do CVT fluid change my dealer said after 100k miles.
@@danek893 no, i tried, they told me its lifetime non serviceable cvt
The cvt is fully serviceable. Put up on a lift with the car in the drive, you can change the fluid.
@@dietmdew845Good Lord, there's no such thing as lifetime fluids. All fluids break down due to thermal cycling, particle retention, etc..
Does it consume any oil between changes?
I am 78, South African, and never miss your shows. In fact you have the best car channel on UA-cam. Thank you. 🇿🇦🇿🇦
I drove a 2024 Crosstrek as a loaner for a few weeks, and I just want to say the 2.0 engine isn't fast but it's not as gutless as you make it out to be. Like any naturally-aspirated engine it'll wheeze at high altitudes, and it's not a good choice if you like to drive pretending you're Vin Diesel, but it has plenty of power to safely pass slow traffic and merge onto highways. I've driven cars that were so gutless I couldn't keep my speed up on a mountain pass, and this isn't it.
29:18 🤣
Thanks for your input. As I haven’t test ridden any of these sub compact suvs that I’m contemplating. This crosstrek and say the Chevy trek, this guys opinionated review was a little over the top. It made me feel like it was so slow it wasn’t even worth testing it! I don’t get it, this car is priced very close to the Chevy treks and trailblazer and on paper it should be better then the chevys, and it’s a Subaru. But this review kind of makes it sound like it’s just OK.
@@michaelrieser9928I just bought a new crosstrek 2.0 based
At 25 thousand out of the door
The car 🚘 is extremely slow to pass other cars 🚗 that is 100 %
True / but the car is confortable and solid and extremely safe
No wonder 💭 have a good test crash 💥 and the resale value of the car 🚘 is great 👍 I don’t remorse to bought it / but I will keep it and sale it when is paid off
I do like my car and at the end I’m happy 😃
I totally agree. Like I said in my post above, even the 2.0L is perfectly fine for normal driving. No problem entering freeways, merging, or keeping up with freeway traffic. The non-hybrid Corolla Cross, Honda HRV and base models of the Seltos/Kona are very similar in performance. The reviewer in this video definitely is a bit over the top in his criticism of the powertrain.
My son just test drove one and said it was very slow so maybe the guy knows what he is talking about. My son id going with the 2.5 turbo in the Outback Wilderness instead@@michaelrieser9928
I bought a 2023 Crosstrek Limited back in April. It's my first Subaru. I honestly love driving it.
I have a Crosstrek and an outback wilderness. Here’s my two cents cut the chase. The Crosstrek has the best awd system hands down. You’ll never get stuck in a snowstorm period. It’s very reliable. Period. If when something goes wrong it doesn’t cost an arm and leg to fix like a bmw or Audi as example. They hold their value as well. Subaru as mentioned here does do things differently than other car company’s. They actually listen to the consumer and they integrate what the consumers want in their cars. For all the things I loved about my old bmw x5 I can give many others I hated such as reliability and cost of ownership. The Crosstrek is a get up and go no nonsense suv that is really really good which is why you see more and more on the road. Good review here
Sounds like a whole bunch of cope becuase you bought a subie😂
I'm thinking that if they did indeed listen to their customers they wouldn't have made it with a CVT.
@@barrybarnes96 Haters got to hate I guess. The primary competitors are the Corolla Cross, HRV, and Kona/Seltos. All three have CVTs, except for the upper trim levels of the Kona/Seltos.
I thumbs down
Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you. I had a 2020 Forester Sport with dual X-mode and a Crosstrek 2.0 loaner, and the Crosstrek became stuck in a foot of snow and couldn't free itself. To make a long story short, there was a lot of tire spinning and transmission fluid heating smells coming from this thing and a lot of side-to-side motions to no avail, after nearly 5-7 minutes of trying. The Forester, on the other hand, had a similar if not same snow situation, and it not only pulled out, but it pulled out without so much as a hiccup. To be fair, I don't think it's a matter of the all wheel drive system, as Subaru has a good system; I think it's a matter of the CVT not being the most direct drivetrain, and the 2.0 having too little torque. If you don't get that motor to a certain RPM level, it ain't moving. It will rise and then fall to protect the transmission. Again, the Forester, with its 2.5L had absolutely no problem. Also, to be fair, upon reflection, I think it's actually a number of things that could have caused my issue: I think it had something to do with the motor and transmission, like I mentioned above, but perhaps it was the OEM all-season tires.:-) I know...I know... However, despite the all-seasons, I think it could have done it easily if it weighed more. I was driving the car with half-a-tank of fuel and no passengers or luggage, so it likely didn't weigh enough to get traction. The Forester was heavier, so it probably helped it too. Again, it pulled out like a champ. But weight matters just as much as AWD competence.
Just bought a 2024 Crosstrek sport. Love it so far!
Amber turn signals, red brake lights. Love it. Worth pointing out.
American moment red turn signal
I recall reading something that said this was made mandatory on all new vehicles at some point.
Not in the States. Both colors are allowed, but I guess red only is slightly cheaper.@@bigbean78
Worse, some people think it "looks cool" for the brake light to go off and be the blinker. No dedicated lights. These people are currently sitting in a body shop puffing a vape pen. But auto makers know those people spend a lot of money.
@KevinJDildonik dude how you gonna do me like that. I'm currently in a body shop puffing a vape pen but I don't subscribe to that madness!!
Getting my new Crosstrek tomorrow!!!
How's it been? Thinking of getting one soon maybe!
My condolences. Bad car.
@@cw4623 In point form can you give 3 reasons? Would help, thanks. Seems to be a pretty decent car
@@thatguylooking6908I have a ‘24 and it’s actually a great car. A lot of people want to complain because it has a CVT or the touchscreen. I also have a ‘20 Forester, no issues so far (knock on wood). The touchscreen on the ‘24 is responsive, mind you, it’s not an iPad. The 2.5l has no problem getting to speed. I babied it a little bit to break it in but it’s fine. I understand it’s not a sports car.
@@thatguylooking6908 I have one and I love it. My dad drove mine and bought one himself. Screen can be a little annoying sometimes but its rare and everything else is great so far. Had it since July
I bought a 2023 Crosstrek Sport 2.5L for my daughter's first car. It is our family's first Subaru. I am very particular when it comes to serviceability and longevity. This vehicle hit it out of the park at the price they sell for. It has so many safety, driver, and comfort features that you would never expect in a car at this price.
Luckily the 2023 model still has a mechanical parking brake, and physical climate controls. It is a shame they went away from that. You could also still get a manual transmission in 2023 on the 2.0L. However I have to say the Subaru CVT is very nice, actually fun to drive. And I say that as someone who swore he would never, ever buy a CVT. But the Subaru CVT besides being fun, also has a great reputation for reliability.
The extra ground clearance, high sidewall tires, and good visibility are perfect for our new driver. She is coming up on the one year mark of driving and she still loves this car, and I love the feeling knowing she is driving something safe and reliable. I also looked at Civics and Corollas but the dealers were just too insane with the market price adjustments (aka markups over msrp) and other pricing insanity. Subaru played none of those games. We could not be happier with the selection we made.
I thought he only worked with Toyota/Lexus products? I went to his shop yesterday. He is a very nice person to deal with. I am taking my car there for some service. He showed me all of my little glitches with my 20 year old Toyota Solara.
I was thinking because the Toyota 86 uses the Subaru boxer engine (for the last 10yrs approx) he's an experienced Subaru mechanic also 🤔
He does review other brands, but his shop is Toyota and Lexus. I so visited his shop, super nice mant
I wish I lived close to his shop. I have a 2002 Lexus ES300 and he would’ve done all my service since I bought it 2 years ago. Extremely rare breed of a mechanic. Extremely passionate and honest.
Toyota owns like 25% of Subaru's parent company or something
Man I can say enough positive things about your detail in your review! This is absolutely incredible! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
I love your channel, and from the world of Subaru enthusiasts, we thank you for reviewing this car and its components.
At my work we have 3 Subarus for delivery. Two Foresters, and an Impreza. They are all so durable, and fun to drive, and two have over 200,000 miles. I've talked the boss into a new Crosstrek soon.
I really enjoy your reviews. When discussing taste it's subjective. When discussing facts it's objective.
Best car review videos on UA-cam!!!
Gives all the info u need.
Thanx
I have driven my Subaru Crostrek 2024 Base for more than a month now, and I like it, it is true that it is a noisy engine, but with the cruise control, and the brake that stays fixed, it is wonderful, you don't get tired driving it .
This is one of the best car reviews I've ever seen. I'd love to see 2024 Outback review as I have to decide between Crosstrek or Outback for myself. I hope it will come in the future!
Shut up
We purchased a '24 Crosstrek Limited (2.5L engine) in September. I'm 6'4" and I fit into it pretty nicely. We live 8km (5 mi) down a decent gravel road, and the car absolutely soaks up bumps and washboard (better than my F150 or older Sierra 2500). The LED headlights are fantastic. The 2.5L engine is quite zippy and we have had no issues wanting more speed on the freeway.
While I would agree that the infotainment screen needs a bit of improvement, it's pretty good. It should be noted that the temp controls for the dual zone climate control ARE physical buttons, which is nice. Heated seat buttons are great. The "low" is a bit warmer than I'd like but not bad.
We put studded Nokian tires on it this winter and the thing is unstoppable! We had about 18" of snow this winter, but lots of icy hard-pack and even on our windy gravel road (uphill to our house), it NEVER slipped. I could not have been more impressed.
The AVH button can be put on the main screen of the Infotainment screen (shortcuts). You don't have to go to the vehicle setup screen each time you want to turn it on. The AVH defaults to "Off" each time you start the car ( I assume a safety choice by Subaru?) so you do have to hit the button each time you start driving (if you want to use AVH) , so that's a bit of a pain.
I agree that, while the "Auto" button for climate control is customizable (each driver can have their own setting) , it would certainly be nice to be able to customize at least one or two other buttons in that button group. Hopefully a future software update would resolve this.
I am really not a fan of the interior lighting. They've used halogen or incandescent lights inside and they're marginal at best, and in the back cargo area they have one small incandescent bulb which is absolutely useless.
The lack of ability to change the "X Mode" driving mode while moving is also disappointing. We had a trip last week where, when we left home there was no snow, but at the top of the mountain pass 2 hours later - lots of snow on a steep downhill. It would have been great to change to the Snow mode while driving, but instead we had to pull over, press the X Mode button, then pull back onto the highway. Maybe it's a physical or safety limitation - I don't know.
Overall we've been quite happy with our Crosstrek. Fuel economy is quite good, it's remarkably zippy, comfortable, and quite a pleasure to drive.
Thanks for doing such an excellent review!
You should put in some LED bulbs. It's pretty easy to do as the covers just pop off. My friend did that on his WRX
If driving a lot on gravel, keep an eye on the CV&DOJ boots.
It's good you completely disagree with him about it being slow especially from someone that actually drives and owns one .... I guess he thinks it's suppose to be a race car.
First time viewing the channel. If there was ever a "car guy" I'd take my vehicles to, it's this guy. Any day. I can't stress enough how much I appreciate this guy's point of view. Straight forward, honest, easy to understand. Thank you for this review.
My new favorite YT mechanic 10/10
I think you hit this right on the mark, especially about the engine and potential seal issues. My daughter's 2016 Crosstrek, the only seal that doesn't leak is the head gasket. Although very well maintained, Subaru dealer says it's very normal for the liquid sealer to fail on all components and no fault of the owner. A $5200 repair! She will just keep an eye on the oil level between changes. Your knowledge is really quite impressive.
I Had one for 2 months now.still love to drive it.fabulous...
I am a big fan of your channel. I have recently started watching it and I must say that the reviews I have seen so far are truly professional.
Best car reviewer on youtube. So glad i found this channel. Keep up the great content guys!
What a great review! I'm picking up my 2024 Crosstrek Onyx (Sport in the US) in a few days. I like to work on my own cars, and this video has more useful technical information in it than all the other 2024 Crosstrek reviews combined. Excellent presentation!
How do you like your crosstrek so far?
@@antonfernando8409 I love our Crosstrek. For the money, it's an extremely capable car, especially in winter. We did a 6,000 mi (10,000 km) road trip in January, mostly along I-80. There were cars and trucks in the ditch everywhere, but the Crosstrek handled the conditions like a champ. For that trip, I had Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires... they make the Crosstrek amazing in snow.
Thank you so much! I bought a 2.5 Sport. Even that guy is slow. But you know what? Perfect for me! Keep doing amazing work and thank you. A million times over.
I bought a 2024 Crosstrek Sport & love it. I do wish - due to price - that it had more bells & whistles. However, I still love it
Great content and happy to see a Subaru on the channel! I often go to this channel because of the technical expertise from the mechanic, and he is very good at explaining not so simple concept. Maybe I’m biased because I own a Subaru, but the reason I love it because of its simplicity, and ease of servicing.
Love your review on the 24 Crosstrek! I had purchased many Honda products in the past! My wife had her 2020 Ex-l CR-V stolen in September 22! There were no cars available except for a 22 CR-V Touring model so I purchased that car! I sold my 2010CR-V to my friend at the same time ! I subsequently purchased a 2023 Crosstrek Limited! I find it to be very comfortable and fun to drive! It is great driving in the winter months when we can get heavy snowfalls here in Quebec! The 2.5 L engine is adequate and I find no problem when accelerating to pass cars on the highway! Another plus is that I got 34 mpg (US gal.) while averaging a speed of 115/km.
It’s a Subaru is basically saying I’m not here to win no beauty pageants I’m here to do a job and serve the purpose
Thank you for providing thorough technical analysis of vehicles. Continued success and increased viewership !
Happy to see Subaru content since my vehicles are Toyota and Subaru. Now that they are teamed up and sharing technology, they will be hard to beat.
Thanks for reviewing a Subaru. You give us the technical perspective we are looking for.
It's always great and reassuring when an actual mechanic reviews a car that you're shortlisting, as opposed to car enthusiasts or amateur youtubers..
i'm happy to have stumbled upon this channel! you've set it all straight, incl. my doubts about CVT. Thank You!
I am 68, bought the last of the manual crosstreks in 2023....Love it...
I was waiting for you to review a Subaru product and finally you did. Thank you so much for the detailed review, and m actually considering buying a Subaru so this video was so much help.❤❤❤
Thank you for reviewing the Crosstrek. I really like my Forester and I am looking forward to purchasing a Crosstrek soon!
The 2024 Crosstrek is a great vehicle. That said, I bought a 2023 Crosstrek Limited 2.5L in January after seeing the redesigned 2024 model. Mechanically, they are virtually identical, but I prefer the looks of the previous gen inside and outside, and the 2024 not having physical knobs and buttons for HVAC was a deal breaker for me. I absolutely love my '23 Limited. The 182hp 2.5L engine has plenty of power for regular driving, and the CVT is super smooth, quiet, and efficient. Just a great package overall. I've also worked on cars for over 20 years, and really appreciate how easy Subarus are to work on. They're just well thought out in that regard.
I test drive the Crosstrek and Impreza Wagon. And the Crosstrek is 100% a waste of money. It’s a taller Impreza with worse fuel economy.
The HVAC thing sucks
esp the oil filter 😁
@@miniaddict4534 literally straight from subaru - The Impreza and Crosstrek are both highly fuel-efficient vehicles. Because of their similarities, the two models have identical gas mileage, up to 34/27 MPG highway/city depending on which trim level you select (except for the Crosstrek Wilderness which has a slightly lower MPG rating).
QUESTION: IF I AM TRYING TO BUY A SUBURA WITH 2.5L, WOULD YOU RECOMMEND A 2024 OR 2023..?
In December 2023 I test drove a new 2024 Crosstrek Limited. It was nicely appointed, having the 2.5 liter. It was FUN to drive. I really like how well the drivers seat was bolstered keeping you in the seat in corning. The downside for me was the rear seating headroom as I'm 6'2"; No power rear deck lid;No Heated Steering Wheel option. Instead I chose a 2024
Forester Touring that offered those amenities not available on this Crosstrek.
Great video like always! I was waiting for you to review a Subaru😃
Great point about physical buttons. They are much easier to find and use when your on the move.
Remember the Blackberry.
I have a 2018 Crosstrek and it has exactly that :) ... smaller screen but physical ventilation controls.
I wish you were my mechanic. Worth all the money. Thanks for another great video and good explanation.
I just bought my first Subaru. 24 Subaru Crosstrek Sport. I drive about 5,000 miles a year or less. I hope this car will still be reliable and last me without any serious problems.
Love my Subaru and love this channel.
THANK YOU!!
BEEN WAITING FOR A SUBARU REVIEW!!!
THANKS!!!!
This is one of those brands I just do not know much about but was always interested it just kind of stayed out of my sights for some reason. Thank you for the tour. Very good review as usual.
I've had two Subaru Outbacks with the CVT transmission. Both cars perform flawlessly (including in severe ice and snow). Zero issues.
What’s the farthest you’ve reached in miles?
Year? What are your yearly maintenance if more than 10 years old
I've owned 3 Subarus. An 04 Forester manual with 250k miles. An 09 legacy manual with 115k miles sold. And now an 19 outback with 88k miles. Never had an issue other than proper maintenance. It helps that I build them as well. Take care of them and they will take care of you
@@Claroboy911 the CVT in my 2013 Outback went 220k miles before a problem.
I have a 2023 Outback and 2024 Crosstrek. These are now “lifetime fluid” units.
I don’t believe anything is for life, but drain and fill voids the warranty.
Some say you can use cash to buy 5gal of CVT-3 from Subaru.
You can monitor and manipulate all electronic controls used for drain and fills on the new units with an inexpensive bidirectional scantool because Subaru calls for servicing these units every 45-60k km in other markets.
I don’t plan on experiencing any problems with the newer CVT unit.
Do with this information what you will.
@@buttsexandbananapeels how would you describe your driving?
Loved your honest review. All of them. We just bought a 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. We have 2 Lectric bicycles that we use with a hitch rack, and needed the capacity of a Class III hitch with a 2 inch reciever. Coming from an RV based on a RAM Promaster chassis, the Crosstrek has more than enough power for this 73 year old. The buttonless dash seems to work OK. My wife has an MKX with capacitive touch buttons. The Subaru screen is more sensitive. We added the 4D Tech module to be able to lock the Stop/Start feature to off by default. That was my main complaint.
First video of this channel and loved the review. This channel is different from some of the others, I like it!
Yay! Thank you for finally reviewing a subaru, I used to own a 2011 Subaru STI and I sold it with 270,000km (~160,000 miles) and it still had its original engine, transmission and turbo. I was surprised by how reliable it was for an older high mileage Subaru STI. Keep up the great work Car Care Nut!!
I still have a 2005 WRX with the last of the 2.0L EJs with 136k miles. It has been very reliable and fun to drive. I would only sell it to upgrade to a new WRX wagon if Subaru ever brings it back or for a GR Corolla.
That shouldn’t be impressive. My 2015 Lincoln has 330,000kms on it and the engine and transmission are original and run like new. I’m about to sell it and get a new car but if people are surprised to still have the original engine at only 270,000kms maybe I should look at other brands. Even if they require more frequent mild maintenance, my ford/Lincoln’s have always lasted me 324,000km/200,000 miles or longer on all original drivetrain. And I then sell it to someone else who usually drives them another 1-200,000 kms before they blow up
@@nerdsunscripted624 is your Lincoln abused regularly and tuned? My old Sti had 5 prev owners and it was originally a lease. I agree that we shouldn’t be surprised by 270k on the original engine but people keep pretending like these cars blow up every other year.
@@SF.Automotive my Lincoln has a 60 mile commute every day in which I’m usually going around 90mph the entire time. I gas on it a lot and brake hard. Hard enough that a set of brake rotors don’t last me very long as they warp.
I don’t have it tuned for performance as it’s fast enough for me after the first tune giving me 370hp. Nothing crazy but can embarrass v6 mustangs sometimes.
Looking at an outback since I’m moving to a new city where I need to have all wheel drive as the city basically doesn’t plow the snow off of half the roads in town and it’s pretty for northern US so I need good snow capability. Recently we got roughly 40cm of snow in a single storm. But in fair weather I intend on still going 90mph/145kmh for most of my interstate commuting and I want something that’s going to last as I drive 48,000 km per year.
Love your attention to detail and completeness of the review. Most car guys could take lessons from you. I’ve had 2 Subaru’s, a Forester (2001), had it for 10 years and a Crosstrek 6MT (2018), that I sold with 65K miles on it, last month. Zero maintenance on the crosstrek, only oil changes every 6K and new tires at 60K. Ran, so well with zero issues. Great in inclement weather and off-road in the mountains. A bonus, I could sleep in it comfortably, if I didn’t want to set up my tent or it was raining/snowing. I read, that the 2018 had a lot of problems and was one of the worst crosstrek’s to own. Again, I experienced zero problems, but mine was relatively low mileage. Who knows if they were coming? I sold my crosstrek because I wanted a hybrid and better mileage. I consistently got 34 mpg on the highway, but 20-22 in the city, and that’s horrible for such a small car. Would I buy a Subaru again? Yes, looking at the upcoming Baja. Good review, I’ll be checking more out
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Love the video. I just got my 2024 crosstrek limited. I love it. I find it more than adequate for getting on the highway and passing other vehicles.
I agree. '21 Forester with 2.5 and it has plenty of power.
Totally agree about the lack of physical buttons. I want analog volume knobs and AC control knobs.
The '24 Crosstrek has a physical knob for the radio volume, and for temp controls for driver and passenger climate control.
@@blackbearranchcanada I'm guessing the volume knob is digital though. Mine is digital, and sometimes there is a long delay while the head unit is booting up or switching to backup camera or whatever. It's super annoying.
@@BradHebert - volume knob on ours is a rotary knob and if you push it in, the radio turns off. There is also a + / - volume control on the steering wheel button cluster.
@@blackbearranchcanada rotary knobs are often digital.
Thank you for you brilliant review of this car.Have been tossing up between a few makes of cars,this being one of them.And the way you describe things is very easy to understand.So much appreciated,& now I will take a look at your other reviews of cars I am interested in purchasing.Thank you.
As always a concise video backed by expertise. Thanks for sharing AMD 👍🏽
As a mechanic myself, I really enjoyed the detailed info on the engine and technical details of the trans, suspension and everything else. My wife and I just ordered a Crosstrek Sport and have been looking at every video available to see what we can learn before the car arrives. I agree with needing a few more fixed buttons or switches, but we will work at moving the software buttons around to get them in the most useable position for us. We are not a young family at age 70'ish and wanted the AWD because of northern Ohio snow and ice. This will be my wife's car and we are transitioning from her 2008 Vibe, so being a little under powered is normal for us. You have to make sure the car is in the "S" mode to get the most power available. I have done considerable research on the new FB25D and I believe this is a noticeable improvement from previous versions of the 2.5. Thanks for this comprehensive review.
I have owned my Vibe since 2005 and it runs as well as the day it left the factory. If Toyota still built the Matrix would you have switched to Subaru?
If they offered AWD I would have definitely considered it. BTW, our 2008 still runs as it should, I just thought it was time for a change as it just hit 100,000 miles. @@rightlanehog3151
I have the 2024 CT and I agree with your comments. I just wish someone could explain to me in simple layman's terms how the AWD system works on the Crosstrek. Explanations seem to vary and contradict each other from various sources.
@@fred4080 EUC-lid explained exactly what you just requested. His comment is above yours by only a few but said 2 days ago vs your 1 day. One thing he said at end though which was totally wrong was his personal feeling that any 2WD with excellent tires is as good as AWD. I SMH when I see this opinion. But I think his knowledge of how the AWD system works was more accurate than this channel.
Older Subaru systems used to split fr and rear torque 50/50 in their manual transmissions. Now that it appears they've dropped the manual in 24 then no more 50-50 in the CT. Always questing for more fuel economy. Seems like the 2.5 driven gently is the one to have. One chap here said he regularly gets 36-37 rurally. But I know if you are heavy footed they will perform but get quite thristy.
Don't work yourself up too hard on the details. I've had mine for less than a week and my sport runs amazing. Granted I'm coming from a 2012 Elantra so simple things like heated seats are amazing to me lol. I haven't had a chance to test out "S" Mode since I'm still breaking it in, but based on the past few days, you probably wont need it in most cases. it carries it's weight very well, it does go high on the rip'ems a lil but it's nothing extreme. At the end of the day, I see it as a light SUV that I can take off road exactly as he states it. Not up mountains or rock crawling, but at least pushing it to what it should be able to do. I hope you get yours soon by the way, and I hope you guys take it on as many adventures as you can.
Thanks for picking the Crosstrek to review--a direct competitor to the Corolla Cross. More competitors to review: the Honda HR-V and the new Hyundai Kona. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this review. It's very to the point with lots of information. I'm considering switching from my Impreza to an Outback.
Everyone loves these, so much!
I was really thinking about buying a Crosstrek. Ended up with a Mazda CX5, because the Crosstrek employs a cvt. I absolutely love the CX 5!
Good for you
I had a CX-5, minimal leg room and terrible gas mileage for the size of car.
@@tim8295 careful the cx5 fanboys are in full force
Yea i was debating on a mazda cx5 and crosstrek... I went with the crosstrek because the gas milage was better... But the cx5 is a way better looking car than the crosstrek.......
Awesome review! I really like, and appreciate how in depth you go with all of your car reviews - both good and bad! I have been heavily weighing going with a Mazda CX50 (have been a long time Mazda driver - love my Mazda 6 Reserve) or going with the OG of all wheel drive Subaru, and your video reviews are helpful. Do you have a video yet on the new Outback or Forester?
Keep doing what you do!
Considering one of these for my teenager. Excellent overview. Very helpful.
Thanks for the review. My wife drives a 2024 Crosstec, and she absolutely loves the car.
i use the sport mode quite a bit. drives much better
Which engine do you have?
How about a review of the 2024 Forrester? Thank you for your reviews.
it's very similar to this vehicle in many ways like motor, transmission, ride height, center display panel....
The pros of the Forester, it's cabin space is bigger and more useful than Crosstrek or Outback, the best visibility I ever had on a vehicle (to the point you feel like you have owned the vehicle for many years on the test drive), the tall cabin space provides plenty of clearance for the taller riders and the thing I love the most about it is the panoramic sunroof.
The cons of the Forester are it doesn't get the great gas mpg (25mpg~) you'll get on a Crosstrek (33mpg~) (or even the Outback 30mpg~) due to aerodynamics, it's noisier than the Outback, it's taller cabin space is also susceptive to much more sunlight exposure than a normal vehicle, which makes the cabin warmer during summer (A/C on blast and tinted windows for the rescue) and blocking the sun meanwhile driving is a bit more challenging. My wife managed to crack the windshield several times on the Forester, I kept asking her how and she never knew how or why.
If you ask me, I prefer the Forester based on looks and the inside cargo space, but the Outback is the one I'll buy. We bought two Forester (2015 & 2016) and both of them had a rattle noise that came from the dash upper display. The Outback (2016) came with a bunch of upgrades for not much more and it has been bulletproof.
My 2021 2.5 Crosstrek Sport has more than enough acceleration to get on the freeway. I've owned multiple sports cars over the years. The Crosstrek isn't a sports car, but it does everything on the road that I ask it to do.
I have this in a sport trim, absolutely in love ❤️
Idk about now but outbacks used to give you stainless steel exhaust. .they are awesome all climate cars. But I am not a fan of the tablet controls and CVT. Great in-depth review, good you make people aware of the difference in AWD systems
I just bought the 2023 Forester Sport Ed. It has a 2.5L which is adequate power for someone who is no longer looking to got 80/90 mph on the high way. The 4 wheel drive is amazing and living in the north east, I will not fear the bad weather as before. Assuming I do 3-5K miles for oil change, I hope it will last for the next 15 years without major repairs bill. I switched the Forester from he Accent due to the milage efficiency and the car is made in Japan. Hate loss the Turbo charge engine and the extra 60+ horse power but made it back with saving on fuel and repair cost against the turbo in 10 years.
Neighbor’s 2021 Forester cvt went out at 30k miles. Bought it brand new.
Happy to see you review a Subaru! I own a 2015 3.6 Outback and I'm amused by seeing Denso parts in this car as well, some seem like the exact same part on my parents 2010 Camry, surprised that doesn't show up more underneath to the point you called it out.
Happy to hear someone like you comment on the relative reliability of Subaru's CVT, as to be honest that was one of the main concerns I have with the longevity of this vehicle, but 6 years in for me and it's been good, knock on wood it stays that way for many more years to come. And on another note, you've confirmed with your gripes my reasons for wanting to stick with my car and not being particularly inclined to buy another Subaru after this one. Nothing bad with mine, but the 3.6 flat six while underpowered for it's displacement (and comparing it to the other 6 cylinder in my garage a J35, it feels much lazier when in combination with the CVT) isn't slow as you mention the Crosstrek to be, and it's a very smooth, reliable engine with port injection. This gen still has physical knobs for the AC and other controls. For the life of me I do not want touch only HVAC controls; a backup on the screen sure , but not the sole option there.
My car doesn't have eyesight, but do know that while your points about it being more protected than hood mounted radar systems is absolutely true, Subaru factory windshields are notorious for being fragile, to the point they will crack often, and it's been the case of at least one class action lawsuit that I know of and that's just for Outbacks. After replacing the glass you do need to recalibrate the system from what I'm told. My car has long had it's glass replaced by something other than the OEM part (it is from an OEM manufacturer of other panels glass in this car, just not the windshield in this case) and it has proven to be far sturdier than the factory piece, already tanking several rocks without issue.
AWD is nice, but the ground clearance on these cars, without it having very top heavy driving dynamics is what I love about them, even if they do understeer, even more than our Odyssey. Living in Mexico where paved roads can be a bit of an adventure sometimes, knowing the car's ground clearance is a lot of peace of mind, as well as knowing that the car can power all 4 wheels, and the driving dynamics go from boring to very fun on dirt roads, where a bit of tail out action is right there if your technique is right.
Planning to buy this, thank you for heads-up
I had a 2012 Impreza Sport Limited Hatchback, really liked it, and could go anywhere like a mountain goat but it had some problems.
Oil consumption but not enough to be covered under warranty
Seat design flaw, squeaks developed quickly
Very slow with a cvt
never reached the advertised mpgs
went through multiple wheel bearings
I really hope they made some quality improvements over the years.
Honestly I thought this car is hella quiet 😂 compared to first gen Crosstrek.
The suspension on this going over bumps.. holy shit it's fucking amazing. If you live in an area with shit roads, give it a shot.
Thank you so much for the level of detail in your reviews
Just by chance discovered this channel (algorithm....😂). This person inspires a lot of confidence and seems totally trustworthy. I will give him my car to work on it without any doubt
Love my cladding on my Crosstrek!! I also am liking the temperature controls on the screen because I can adjust the temperature settings and actually run a specific temperature vs having a dial temperature setting. Whoever set my computer screen in my 2024 Crosstrek did a great job!! I'm not having the situation you had in the car you reviewed. Also when you look up Subaru it does say that Toyota does have "a small stake in Subaru".
I have bought a MY 24 crosstrek for general family use. Three boys of driving age. The car is well made, has everything required in a modern vehicle and has all the modern safety equipment. Full time 4wd is a great bonus. It might be slow but thats great if my kids are driving. Dont buy it if you want rapid acceleration. It is not for those people
I CC Nut is spot on-"you get a lot of car for the price"
The vents on the wheel archers are to reduce air pressure on the highway at high speeds. I believe not to cool the brakes.
Thank you very much. This is a really good video. I really love it because other people compare with another 2,4,6 cars. This is only for this car again thank you. Really good job
Outstanding review! Thank you.
Mourning the loss of the 6MT in both the Forester and the Crosstrek. Agree that it would be great if they put D4S in all their cars. Huge Subaru fan. If they offered a D4S Forester with a 6MT I would buy one. If Subaru CVTs turn out extremely reliable and economical to replace/repair, then I won't worry as much.
Want buttons and knobs, not everything on a screen that forces me to take my eyes off the road. Keep it simple, reliable, rugged, ergonomic and affordable. Don't want a rolling entertainment centre with surveillance as a service.
I agree 100%. These little cons on their own are not that bad but combined are enough to prevent me from buying one at this point. You would think that a company like Subaru would embrace mechanical simplicity and follow the philosophy of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” similarly to Toyota but they seem to be more out of touch than ever with what consumers actually want. The average Subaru buyer these days isn’t really a “car person/enthusiast” so all these gimmicks and complicated equipment are frustrating for folks that just want a good simple reliable vehicle that is also great in snow.
All good points. However CVT's will never be cheap to repair, replacement is always the best option as once they begin to fail friction on the belt releases metal particles in the gearbox which pretty much destroys everything. And NO subaru's CVT's are still junk no comparison to Toyota's eCVT which is still not that good.
Great video, would love to see one for outback XT version if possible 🎉
The "slowness" of this car is perfect for my just started driving teenager! :)
Hello from Canada my friend I’ve watched a lot of your videos and subscribed thank you for an honest opinion of the Subaru your specialty is Toyota I don’t doubt that but honesty is the fact here so thank you more people need to be like you in this industry. It’s my industry as well 30 years mechanic
The 2.5 liter engine is very sufficient for this car - not slow. In addition, the car is not noisy with the 2.5 L. It's very quiet in stop and go traffic. The point about the AVH button is valid. It should be in a fixed, always available location.
That depends on what car you came from, if you drive other in the same year you’ll know
It is super easy to customize the default button locations and drag the AVH button from the 2nd screen onto the first, Home screen and place it right above the fixed ASS button so it’s always available immediately upon turning on the car.
@@tpolerex7282That's what I have done in my 2023 Outback.
I have both Crosstrek 2019 and 2024 Sport and can confidently say that the older one is a lot slower compared to the newer one, but with the paddle shifters, you can get a little snappier response from the engine. The Sport 2.5L is a godsend, but it does sip more gas than the 2.0L. I'm still trying to learn the best way to drive it to maximize efficiency. It's pretty fun!
I have heard/read repeatedly how sluggish these engines are. We have 1 '21 Forester Touring with the 2.5 and it performs just fine, cruises easily at 80+ mph, has adequate get up and go to pass easily on the Interstate. We took it into the mountains in Arkansas and it handled them beautifully, did not seem stressed at all. So far, the car has been stellar. Not a single issue with 42K miles on the odometer. I've had a number of different vehicles in my 72 years and this is one of the best. I like the design, quality, fit and finish and, yes, I even like driving it. I'm considering the Crosstrek as a replacement for my 2014 VW Jetta.
As a Senior, I appreciate simplicity.
Why do people upvote "technology bad"? Safety systems, fuel efficiency, etc are moving so fast. You literally have cars in the same class getting 16mpg because of boomers, and cars getting 30-50mpg. You save so much on gas you can pay for service.
You are wonderful and I appreciate all these videos. Thank you so much and in the spirit of you God bless as well.
Enjoyed your review. I like your objectivity in the review. I'm a long-time Subaru owner, and your analysis will help my decision to buy a new Crosstrek.
I’ve never had a problem with Subaru CVTs. We drove our 2011 Outback 255,000 km with no issues. Our 2018 Crosstrek has 145,000 km on and it’s been flawless. Our 2022 Forester only has about 26,000 km on it but I full expect it to run flawlessly for the time we keep it. That’s usually 10 years or more. Our cars get regular service which includes transmission fluid changes at least every 100,000 km. Look after it and it will look after you.
I’d love to see a review on a turbo engine (Outback or Ascent).
+1 vote!
So glad you finally reviewed a Subie…we are big fans them… we just signed a lease for a 2024 Onyx which has the 2.5 …in my opinion is the only choice.
My new 2024 Forester Wilderness should arrive in December…both are made in Japan…I always love the first snow .just to go for a drive .
Thanks for the review
My 2008 Outback refuses to freakin’ die. I just put new CV joints in at 140,000 miles and that was the only thing besides I ever had to do besides normal maintenance. That was a dirt cheap investment, especially considering the prices of new AND used cars these days.
Overall good video, was listening for comments about safety, which many people buy Subarus for but didn't hear. For instance, the construction used to stop collision intrusion into the cabin and many more features even Japanese cars at their price point cheap out on. Also didn't see a drive test to comment on handling. Subarus experience with rally racing shows when driving with tight turns and slick roads. Even timid drivers will relax after experiencing the predictable response.
Your videos blow every other car review channel away. Please keep it up.
Awesome video. Thank you!!! Very informative and to the point. Greatly appreciate it!