I watch all your videos about off-roading, and am never disappointed; on the contrary, the quality of your output is consistently remarkable. Bravo, and thank you!
I have about 1600 miles on my new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, Loving it! My 2013 Crosstrek was totalled in an accident on December 22nd. The safety of my 2013 Crosstrek saved my life, that is why I have a 2024 Crosstrek.
Can I ask about how it saved you? My wife is not wanting such a small vehicle. F=ma. She is scared of colliding with a much heavier vehicle and getting squashed.
@@Ziptieguy All U.S. cars are safety rated. Subaru is rated amongst the best. It has to do with how the energy is dissipated in a collision (crumple zones, etc) and air bags. We were in a bad head on collision with several other vehicles. My son and I were able to walk away while the other (bigger),vehicle occupants were carried away in stretchers. I never thought much about safety ratings until that day. A big part of buying another Crosstrek was based on that experience. Kinetic Energy must be spent, ideally not on the occupant. It is possible for a person to die in a vehicle that didn't receive much damage.
A worthwhile hour. This channel's tests helped me to select my '21 Crosstrek hybrid, which is my best ever vehicle. Drove it 2000 miles in the last 10 days. It certainly is a pleasant highway drive with low fatigue. Aftermarket all-terrain tires help it on dirt roads and on grass which are part of many of my trips. The tires and a roof basket (to make up for loss of cargo space for the batteries) bring down mileage to around 30 mpg on 65 mph expressways.
Just took my Crosstrek Wilderness on its first adventure! Went to the Grand Canyon for a couple of days, started and ended the journey in Phoenix and I averaged around 27 mpg. Handles amazingly on the highway and on the forest dirt roads. Can't wait to take it on its next trip to Utah!
@@RRr-yl8zreconomy is poor. In Britain that would be unacceptable. If a car doesn’t get at least 40mpg average its not worth it unless you enjoy spending money on petrol. Ive had three Subarus though so ive no room to talk 😂
Best automotive journalist out there. This video is yet another example of that. I don’t watch UA-cam videos this long. Except when Ryan makes one. I watch these every time one comes out and I’m not even in the market for a new car. Lol
i just bought a Subaru crosstrek and i'm impressed with it. I traded a 2017 jeep wrangler and a kawasaki w800 plus 10,000 cash for my new crosstrek and at 73 i'm thoroughly impressed
Ryan you are the cream of the crop of all automobile journalists! Thank you for bringing us with you in your awesome journey and showing the beautiful landscapes all while appreciating the capability of this Wilderness. You make me feel good about getting mine, I picked up my Geyser Blue last week! 😊 Looking forward to the next videos! Cheers from Canada.
Absolutely love this long video/ adventure. I found my self enjoying this so much more rather than watching regular tv. It is just much more entertaining and relaxing. I have a 2023 Crosstrek Special Edition and I am so happy with its capabilities. They are just outstanding crossovers
Hey, thanks for the content! I'm the owner of Subaru Legacy 2020 here in Ukraine. So it's very interesting to see those parts of the USA and Subaru performance!
I just got my 24 Crosstrek Wilderness this weekend and I'm dying for winter to end so I can take it on a trail. Love seeing how it handles on those super rocky trails.
I hope grandma makes it to 100 and more. My grandma just passed away this past August at 99 years 4 months. Despite being like 4'9" tall, nobody ever messed with that little lady who grew up on a farm in South Dakota.
This video is epic. Not only do you provide really amazing information . You are extremely watchable not many people can pull off a road trip video. Big up to you.
I just ordered a 2024 wilderness and then stumbled upon your video. Glad to hear you're liking it so much, really reinforces that I made the right choice! Great video and review. Thank you!
@guyrusso8011 probably the best car I've ever owned tbh. No issues, handles great. I don't beat on it but I don't baby and it it just feels rock solid. Forest roads at 40+ mph in a small nimble car is a lot of fun. I've grown to like the cvt, the smooth powerband is satisfying. Interior has held up well. Except get a vinyl to cover the piano black on the center console and get a glare cover for the tablet
I would love to see a competition/comparison between the 3 wilderness models and would also love to hear your thoughts on which one you would buy and why.
Ryan, I think your videos are absolutely fantastic! I can see why Subaru gives you long term loaners! You highlight almost all of the key features, performance, pros and cons in the vehicles class and price point, it is glorious. Can I make a suggestion? I notice that in your reviews, you don't often highlight audio system performance, this is important to many of us considering a daily driver, acoustic performance is also important! Keep doing what you are doing, PNW!
Congrats to this video! 76min of breathtaking drone shots and a drive through a spectacular scenery is worth every minute.🎉 And Subaru is very confident to lend you a car for several months and let you drive 1200miles with lots of offroad. And no problems whatsoever. Impressive!
I was thinking no way I can watch this whole video! WRONG!! Ryan you crush it man keep up the great content so entertaining. 👍🏻👍🏻 two thumbs up for this one!!
Excellent review, as usual. I just went off roading recently and after studying your review of the Wilderness, I feel the sport performs plenty enough equal to the Wilderness that I don't regret not waiting for the Wilderness. On another note, I discovered that hill descent control works just as effectively in reverse as it does going forward. Excellent feature indeed!
Thank you Ryan for being the “go to reviewer“ for all things Subaru!! 👏👏👏 With all the positive things you’ve said about the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness goodness, it REALLY makes me look forward to the 2025 Forester and Outback redesigns!! ❤❤❤
Have watched many of your videos especially since we live kinda in your neighborhood. We took delivery on Tuesday of our new crosstrek wilderness and this video just helped confirm our decision. Thanks for your content
If they turbo-charged these then I feel like it would fill the void left by the 'exciting days' of the WRX and become a new halo car for Subaru. It has the look and the off-road capability, but a turbo would give it the x-factor.
A base spec crosstrek with a manual and a turbo would sell like hotcakes. I'd easily take cloth seats and minimal features for that combo...they will never do it tho.
@@letsgo_incbecause it doesn’t sell, what people say they will buy isn’t the same as what they buy, people who say “I’d never buy a brand new car” are the same ones who complain about what they want from a new car. Very very few people want a total base model car with 7000 dollar engine options
Thanks for an hour plus road trip, it was fun hanging with you through your journey. I'm excited to see how it does on the new parts of the mountain test track.
I love this long haul video Ryan. It is so cool that Subaru is lending you this for so long! Utterly fantastic views. I would love to do this trip in my 2023 Crosstrek PHEV!
What a joy to watch Ryan! Have driven both that stretch of 15 and 90 many times. Also have relatives in Coeur d'Alene, drove through the Medical Lake area last week and have filled up at the Ritzville Chevron 😄. Oh, and used to live in Kingston!. Mine is SUPPOSED to come in this week, with trailer hitch installed and read to boondock! Can't wait for your off-road test!
Loved this long format video. Great scenery and real world info on the vehicle. Wish you had the time to do more of the road trip type videos. Love your channel!
I have a 22 WRX but looking to get a crosstrek wilderness for trip purposes and such. Definitely sold me on one. It’s good to see the car be put through its paces. Thank you for the content!
Is it too much to say that you are living the dream. I am watching this video in the middle of the night and i dint skip a beat . And now i wanna buy a car which is not in my country, you did that good. Thank you. Living the dream. Cross country road trip. Dammmm
Really enjoyed this video, did every day drives, with some adventures. We actually just purchased a 23 FW, and watched all your videos on it. Wish THE FW had a video like this one. Either way enjoy all your videos.
Hello Ryan, I am a regular viewer of your content and am appreciative of the work that must go into them. I’m sure I’m not the only viewer however who would like to see the Sport and more standard Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Outback models put through their paces. All of the US channels seem to focus exclusively on the “Wilderness” trim, especially when it comes to off road capability testing.
Really looking forward to how this performs in some crazy off roading snowy conditions. I could have watched this for a couple more hours. I love these wilderness editions from Subaru, would love to get any one of them. Amazing vehicle and drive. Well done indeed!
Did a 1800 mile road trip with my 2023 crosstrek sport. From California coast to Kansas fort Riley near Missouri and I went thru every weather possible from snow to rain, mountains, blizzards etc
I went up Mona Pole Road recently. I’m impressed you made it. It wasn’t super technical, but that lower section is pretty steep, I was happy to have 4L.
This is a great travelogue with the Subaru. They are a really interesting company, with many solid vehicles. Glad to see you loved yours so much, definitely opened my eyes to the CrossTrek.
One hell of a video adventure/trip and I watched the whole thing! I have owned two Crosstrek's (2018 and 2019) and they were good for what I needed them for. This past summer, I bought a left over 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with the 3.2 V6 for around $34K. If I hadn't, right now I would highly consider the Crosstrek Wilderness....specially after your video! Again, fantastic adventure and a big Thanks for bringing us along! Cheers!
@@drivingsportswill this be good for a new driver so many dealerships guys told me they prefer this over the new Honda civic just because it have good safety features
Great video, Ryan. I loved the segment you had talking about braking/throttle and how they relate to weight transfer and rotation, especially on loose surfaces. Reminds me of when I was a kid teaching myself how to AWD drift on snow in my '03 Forester 5 speed manual, and figuring out that throttle put the weight on the rear and rotated it through corners. I loved how that Forester handled on snow/gravel as it was (I think, if I remember correctly) a 50-50 front-rear power split in those older model year manuals. It was just so predictable. Also looking forward to seeing your tests of this Crosstrek Wilderness in the snow. This will also be the first Minnesota winter for my '23 Outback Wilderness, and your "adventure" videos were a big help in making my purchase! The snow/ice up here in Minnesota is no joke!
I love my 2017 Crosstrek. It hasn't taken me away from the highway like that, but it's done well be me, including an LA->Denver->and back drive which included snow. It's paid for and there's a lot of mileage left in it, but you're really tempting my with this Wilderness video.
Awesome video! So glad you picked green because after watching I feel like I made the right choice when I ordered one :) altough I will say, the whole time watching this I kept thinking how much better it would look without those weird yellow accents lol gonna be looking for a blackout vinyl for them or some other solution asap. Please let us know if you hear about any being sold! Thank you can't wait for the next video!
Love your channel! One of the reasons I got my Subaru, I am taking my 23 Crosstrek Premium on a road trip from Long Beach Ca to Utah to snowboard! Can’t wait for the trip and this video just made me 10x more excited!!
Thanks for the hard work putting this video together. You sold me on getting one. Just need my local dealer to get one in silver, red, or the green you have here.
Great road/off-road review, Ryan. I look forward to updates during your possession of this Crosstrek. I own a '22 Forester Premium which I love. I thought about the Wilderness model, but my off-road driving does not warrant a Wilderness and I prefer the better MPG -- recently my highway MPG from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles was 34 MPG and it was the same driving up to Yosemite.
Excellent video, with fantastic production and editing that really enhance the beautiful scenery. Well done! Oh yeah, the Crosstrek Wilderness is pretty great, too. 🙂
I did that drive from Missoula to Seattle and I have to agree, one of the most scenic drives I’ve been. Washington state is very beautiful. That Subaru also impressed me more than I expected
I was bummed that you cut the drive between Missoula and Coeur d'Alene short. That is a gorgeous drive! (And moody weather seems to be the norm.) But bonus points for the 50,000 Silver Dollar Inn billboards. That climb out of the gorge is definitely a gas mileage killer in both directions. Glad you mentioned and showed the Gray Fire west of Spokane. I was driving out west to see family in Seattle when it closed down I-90 and they routed us out on hwy 2... and kept rerouting us enroute because the fire was such a wildcard. Coming back through 2 weeks later was insane. As far as Subarus and how they do on highways, I've got a 2022 Forester Sport and the last two years on road trips, I barely creep over 30 mpg. In town mix of street and highway, I don't even make the city numbers. Previous to the Subaru, I've ALWAYS easily bested the EPA numbers on the sticker. Even on a Honda Element which is more of a brick than the Forester. (The mental gymnastics that I've seen forum members do to try to explain it away are more astounding then Simon Biles.) The gas mileage numbers on the Forester computer are always 1.5 mpg more than hand calculated. I love the Forester for road trips but these two things leave me a little disappointed. The winds across Kansas, Eastern Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Eastern Washington are brutal but I've done it in other cars without the drastic difference.
I have the exact same Wilderness, same color. I purchased it in June and I haven't made any long trips in it yet. But my daughter and I have decided to take your same trip, and include the Grand Canyon.
Thanks so much! I especially enjoyed that you spent time driving on the same roads I drive. I'm not sure whether I've driven on that exact road above Mona, but I have driven many of the trails around Nebo. I'm quite sure I've been through that high meadow where you turned acound. But I've done them in my older Forester which only has 7.5 inches of ground clearance. But at least I have a full size spare, and I've damaged a tire couple of times on roads like that and had to drive out on the spare. The lack of a full sized spare is one of the major issues that concerns me about the Crosstrek Wilderness.
This might break a record for longest, most detailed car review. I have an alpine green on order coming to the high desert. Just a little nervous about power after coming from a turbo Fiesta ST.
Great Video!! in NC we can drive on many of the beaches. Quite a few of the beaches have loose sand but I get the impression the Subaru would very well in that environment as well.
And the wife and I placed our order for a '22 Outback Limited XT after I watched Ryan's trip in that Onyx - it sealed the deal. Took delivery in early July '21 - absolutely no regrets. With all of the cars. trucks and vans we've owned (20+) since we've been married, it's the first time that I ever remember my wife saying, "You know, I really like this car".
just a few weeks ago I took delivery of my own 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness in Alpine Green . what a beautiful car! . it was between Alpine Green & Geyser Blue; but if I’m honest with myself, there was no contest, it was always going to be the green
Very epic and entertaining road trip with all those tough off-roading and long drives on scenic locations! That pretty much shows how great the Crosstrek Wilderness is as a daily driver and that extra off-road capability is a great add-on. Definitely a swiss army knife of vehicles!
Toyota Land Cruiser, Subaru Crosstrek Wildernes ,Subaru ForesterWildernesss, Subaru Outback Wildernes ,Subaru WRX lifted GTpackage, and a Mazda Miata = My (realistic) dream garage. Also big fan of all your content
I've been watching a lot of your Subaru videos, especially Crosstrek videos after finding your channel about 2 years or so ago. I currently have a 2013 Crosstrek. It serves my needs well, but I keep getting the urge to upgrade to one with the 2.5L.
There is a noticeable improvement in performance with the 2.5L. IMHO, I think it's mostly due to the additional torque provided vs. the increased HP. CVTs do respond better to additional torque.... that's why a Outback XT is definitely more enjoyable to drive over the the 2.5L - many people wouldn't notice the driving difference between a regular auto transmission and a CVT in the XT (the wife didn't compared to our '10 Chevy Malibu w/6spd auto).
Just got back from YNP to Eugene OR. Mine is a 23 limited. Enjoyed the drive both ways. Hit all kinds of weather. 80 - 85 mph it did fine. In YNP went over 8000 pass plus on some non-pavement. I have Falken Wildpeak tires. All good. A bit noisy at higher speeds but OK.
I'm late to the Crosstrek series but wanted to say how much I've enjoyed watching your videos, listening to your commentary, and the drone footage. That sunrise shot on the morning you drove through Craters of the Moon is spectacular. I'd also like to share a recommendation. How about a video comparing the Crosstek Wilderness and Outback Wilderness. Talk about their different pros & cons and who you think the customer for each vehicle is. Thanks, again, for the great content. Keep driving 😀
I sell Subaru’s and I’m very impressed with your honest review. I tell my customers to watch your videos!
They aren't your customers they are subarus. You are an unfortunate middle man. Don't take so much credit. Chill out.
I watch all your videos about off-roading, and am never disappointed; on the contrary, the quality of your output is consistently remarkable. Bravo, and thank you!
I have about 1600 miles on my new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, Loving it!
My 2013 Crosstrek was totalled in an accident on December 22nd. The safety of my 2013 Crosstrek saved my life, that is why I have a 2024 Crosstrek.
Can I ask about how it saved you? My wife is not wanting such a small vehicle. F=ma. She is scared of colliding with a much heavier vehicle and getting squashed.
@@Ziptieguy All U.S. cars are safety rated. Subaru is rated amongst the best. It has to do with how the energy is dissipated in a collision (crumple zones, etc) and air bags. We were in a bad head on collision with several other vehicles. My son and I were able to walk away while the other (bigger),vehicle occupants were carried away in stretchers. I never thought much about safety ratings until that day. A big part of buying another Crosstrek was based on that experience. Kinetic Energy must be spent, ideally not on the occupant. It is possible for a person to die in a vehicle that didn't receive much damage.
A worthwhile hour. This channel's tests helped me to select my '21 Crosstrek hybrid, which is my best ever vehicle. Drove it 2000 miles in the last 10 days. It certainly is a pleasant highway drive with low fatigue. Aftermarket all-terrain tires help it on dirt roads and on grass which are part of many of my trips. The tires and a roof basket (to make up for loss of cargo space for the batteries) bring down mileage to around 30 mpg on 65 mph expressways.
Over an hour of content?! FUCKING YES PLEASE!!! 🙌🏽
Just took my Crosstrek Wilderness on its first adventure! Went to the Grand Canyon for a couple of days, started and ended the journey in Phoenix and I averaged around 27 mpg. Handles amazingly on the highway and on the forest dirt roads. Can't wait to take it on its next trip to Utah!
@@RRr-yl8zreconomy is poor. In Britain that would be unacceptable. If a car doesn’t get at least 40mpg average its not worth it unless you enjoy spending money on petrol. Ive had three Subarus though so ive no room to talk 😂
Best automotive journalist out there. This video is yet another example of that.
I don’t watch UA-cam videos this long. Except when Ryan makes one.
I watch these every time one comes out and I’m not even in the market for a new car. Lol
I'm halfway through watching this, and enjoying every second of it!
i just bought a Subaru crosstrek and i'm impressed with it. I traded a 2017 jeep wrangler and a kawasaki w800 plus 10,000 cash for my new crosstrek and at 73 i'm thoroughly impressed
Honest question, how much was that wrangler worth? Guess you do manynliles
@@leandrocasanova6344 the wrangler was worth 25000 miles
i meant dollars
Wow, some harsh conditions your pushing through...and the Subaru handled it like a champ!
Ryan you are the cream of the crop of all automobile journalists! Thank you for bringing us with you in your awesome journey and showing the beautiful landscapes all while appreciating the capability of this Wilderness. You make me feel good about getting mine, I picked up my Geyser Blue last week! 😊 Looking forward to the next videos! Cheers from Canada.
Getting the car tomorow, this 1h video is what i needed. Ryan, you deserve so much more views and subs, because you produce the best content!
Wich model did you get? I just recently bought the 2024 Crosstrek premium
Heck yeah! Love when DSTV uploads, especially when it’s a Subaru! Always good content Ryan, thanks for making these for us.
Absolutely love this long video/ adventure. I found my self enjoying this so much more rather than watching regular tv. It is just much more entertaining and relaxing. I have a 2023 Crosstrek Special Edition and I am so happy with its capabilities. They are just outstanding crossovers
Makes me want to buy one and move out west, beautiful part of the country. Thanks for sharing!
I was thinking exactly the same thing!
Hey, thanks for the content! I'm the owner of Subaru Legacy 2020 here in Ukraine. So it's very interesting to see those parts of the USA and Subaru performance!
I just got my 24 Crosstrek Wilderness this weekend and I'm dying for winter to end so I can take it on a trail. Love seeing how it handles on those super rocky trails.
I hope grandma makes it to 100 and more. My grandma just passed away this past August at 99 years 4 months. Despite being like 4'9" tall, nobody ever messed with that little lady who grew up on a farm in South Dakota.
I'm impressed with your impressions of this Crosstrek Wilderness 😊. Keep doing what you're doing, Ryan.
This video is epic. Not only do you provide really amazing information . You are extremely watchable not many people can pull off a road trip video. Big up to you.
I just ordered a 2024 wilderness and then stumbled upon your video. Glad to hear you're liking it so much, really reinforces that I made the right choice! Great video and review. Thank you!
How’s your Crosstrek wilderness been after 8months? Just got mine in green 4 days ago.
@guyrusso8011 probably the best car I've ever owned tbh. No issues, handles great. I don't beat on it but I don't baby and it it just feels rock solid. Forest roads at 40+ mph in a small nimble car is a lot of fun. I've grown to like the cvt, the smooth powerband is satisfying. Interior has held up well. Except get a vinyl to cover the piano black on the center console and get a glare cover for the tablet
I would love to see a competition/comparison between the 3 wilderness models and would also love to hear your thoughts on which one you would buy and why.
Picking up mine tomorrow....loved this video...regretting the blue...but Ill get over it. Thanks for the great content.
Ryan,
I think your videos are absolutely fantastic! I can see why Subaru gives you long term loaners! You highlight almost all of the key features, performance, pros and cons in the vehicles class and price point, it is glorious. Can I make a suggestion? I notice that in your reviews, you don't often highlight audio system performance, this is important to many of us considering a daily driver, acoustic performance is also important! Keep doing what you are doing, PNW!
Congrats to this video! 76min of breathtaking drone shots and a drive through a spectacular scenery is worth every minute.🎉 And Subaru is very confident to lend you a car for several months and let you drive 1200miles with lots of offroad. And no problems whatsoever. Impressive!
I was thinking no way I can watch this whole video! WRONG!! Ryan you crush it man keep up the great content so entertaining. 👍🏻👍🏻 two thumbs up for this one!!
Excellent review, as usual. I just went off roading recently and after studying your review of the Wilderness, I feel the sport performs plenty enough equal to the Wilderness that I don't regret not waiting for the Wilderness. On another note, I discovered that hill descent control works just as effectively in reverse as it does going forward. Excellent feature indeed!
OMG! A Subaru video over an hour. I'm going to have to watch and come back here with my thoughts 😀
Just finished lifting my '04 Forester. This is just the type of adventure I'm dying to go on!
I'm your subscriber! I also have a 04 Forester I'm modifying for off road adventure.
Thank you Ryan for being the “go to reviewer“ for all things Subaru!!
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With all the positive things you’ve said about the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness goodness, it REALLY makes me look forward to the 2025 Forester and Outback redesigns!!
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Have watched many of your videos especially since we live kinda in your neighborhood. We took delivery on Tuesday of our new crosstrek wilderness and this video just helped confirm our decision. Thanks for your content
The greatest compliment to this car is that after 1200 miles of driving, you're rolling over right into filming the hill test.
If they turbo-charged these then I feel like it would fill the void left by the 'exciting days' of the WRX and become a new halo car for Subaru. It has the look and the off-road capability, but a turbo would give it the x-factor.
A base spec crosstrek with a manual and a turbo would sell like hotcakes. I'd easily take cloth seats and minimal features for that combo...they will never do it tho.
@@letsgo_inc unfortunately it seems rare to get a good engine in a basic trim these days.
@@letsgo_incbecause it doesn’t sell, what people say they will buy isn’t the same as what they buy, people who say “I’d never buy a brand new car” are the same ones who complain about what they want from a new car. Very very few people want a total base model car with 7000 dollar engine options
They would also charge 15 grand more. And NOT sell as much.
Thanks for an hour plus road trip, it was fun hanging with you through your journey. I'm excited to see how it does on the new parts of the mountain test track.
I love this long haul video Ryan. It is so cool that Subaru is lending you this for so long! Utterly fantastic views. I would love to do this trip in my 2023 Crosstrek PHEV!
What a joy to watch Ryan! Have driven both that stretch of 15 and 90 many times. Also have relatives in Coeur d'Alene, drove through the Medical Lake area last week and have filled up at the Ritzville Chevron 😄. Oh, and used to live in Kingston!. Mine is SUPPOSED to come in this week, with trailer hitch installed and read to boondock! Can't wait for your off-road test!
This thing needs 80s-style 4WD badges (and a manual). Thx for this trip thru the mountains! 👍
Loved this long format video. Great scenery and real world info on the vehicle. Wish you had the time to do more of the road trip type videos. Love your channel!
I have a 22 WRX but looking to get a crosstrek wilderness for trip purposes and such. Definitely sold me on one. It’s good to see the car be put through its paces.
Thank you for the content!
Is it too much to say that you are living the dream. I am watching this video in the middle of the night and i dint skip a beat . And now i wanna buy a car which is not in my country, you did that good. Thank you. Living the dream. Cross country road trip. Dammmm
Really enjoyed this video, did every day drives, with some adventures. We actually just purchased a 23 FW, and watched all your videos on it. Wish THE FW had a video like this one. Either way enjoy all your videos.
Hello Ryan, I am a regular viewer of your content and am appreciative of the work that must go into them. I’m sure I’m not the only viewer however who would like to see the Sport and more standard Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Outback models put through their paces. All of the US channels seem to focus exclusively on the “Wilderness” trim, especially when it comes to off road capability testing.
Really looking forward to how this performs in some crazy off roading snowy conditions. I could have watched this for a couple more hours. I love these wilderness editions from Subaru, would love to get any one of them. Amazing vehicle and drive. Well done indeed!
Can't wait for my kids to grow up so I can have this kind of freedom to do road trips solo again.
Did a 1800 mile road trip with my 2023 crosstrek sport. From California coast to Kansas fort Riley near Missouri and I went thru every weather possible from snow to rain, mountains, blizzards etc
How did it do in the snow, in your opinion?
I went up Mona Pole Road recently. I’m impressed you made it. It wasn’t super technical, but that lower section is pretty steep, I was happy to have 4L.
This is a great travelogue with the Subaru. They are a really interesting company, with many solid vehicles. Glad to see you loved yours so much, definitely opened my eyes to the CrossTrek.
One hell of a video adventure/trip and I watched the whole thing! I have owned two Crosstrek's (2018 and 2019) and they were good for what I needed them for. This past summer, I bought a left over 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with the 3.2 V6 for around $34K. If I hadn't, right now I would highly consider the Crosstrek Wilderness....specially after your video! Again, fantastic adventure and a big Thanks for bringing us along! Cheers!
The Cherokee Trailhawk is great. So sad they’re going away.
@@drivingsports I agree! Same with the Challenger and others.
Some dealers are still selling new KL Trailhawks. Since you've had both, what do you think is the best option for light/medium offroading?
@@0HOON0 My Cherokee Trailhawk is a 2022 and I love it! I have 20+ acres and it's a lot of fun.
@@drivingsportswill this be good for a new driver so many dealerships guys told me they prefer this over the new Honda civic just because it have good safety features
Great video, Ryan. I loved the segment you had talking about braking/throttle and how they relate to weight transfer and rotation, especially on loose surfaces. Reminds me of when I was a kid teaching myself how to AWD drift on snow in my '03 Forester 5 speed manual, and figuring out that throttle put the weight on the rear and rotated it through corners. I loved how that Forester handled on snow/gravel as it was (I think, if I remember correctly) a 50-50 front-rear power split in those older model year manuals. It was just so predictable.
Also looking forward to seeing your tests of this Crosstrek Wilderness in the snow. This will also be the first Minnesota winter for my '23 Outback Wilderness, and your "adventure" videos were a big help in making my purchase! The snow/ice up here in Minnesota is no joke!
I love my 2017 Crosstrek. It hasn't taken me away from the highway like that, but it's done well be me, including an LA->Denver->and back drive which included snow. It's paid for and there's a lot of mileage left in it, but you're really tempting my with this Wilderness video.
Awesome video! So glad you picked green because after watching I feel like I made the right choice when I ordered one :) altough I will say, the whole time watching this I kept thinking how much better it would look without those weird yellow accents lol gonna be looking for a blackout vinyl for them or some other solution asap. Please let us know if you hear about any being sold! Thank you can't wait for the next video!
Love your channel! One of the reasons I got my Subaru, I am taking my 23 Crosstrek Premium on a road trip from Long Beach Ca to Utah to snowboard! Can’t wait for the trip and this video just made me 10x more excited!!
Thanks for the hard work putting this video together. You sold me on getting one. Just need my local dealer to get one in silver, red, or the green you have here.
Im glad you got to experience what the crosstrek is like at Utah Elevations. You can only imagine what the 2.0 felt like.
Hard pass. 😂
You could imagine what it would have been like to drive if the engine had CARBURATORS instead of computer-controlled fuel injection! 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
Great road/off-road review, Ryan. I look forward to updates during your possession of this Crosstrek. I own a '22 Forester Premium which I love. I thought about the Wilderness model, but my off-road driving does not warrant a Wilderness and I prefer the better MPG -- recently my highway MPG from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles was 34 MPG and it was the same driving up to Yosemite.
I LOVE these videos! Please do more!!!
Yes! Thanks for the long version!😊
I’d rather it be in the forester, but I would definitely pay more for more power and a few more features on one. A hybrid might be nice if done right.
Excellent video, with fantastic production and editing that really enhance the beautiful scenery. Well done! Oh yeah, the Crosstrek Wilderness is pretty great, too. 🙂
I love this production. Excellent content and story telling. I felt like I went on long drive with a friend who kept it interesting.
Hello from Missoula! Glad to see you stop by. Next time you're in town, check out Blue Mountain. My lifted Forester can barely make it up.
Nice Ryan, more of these please. Breathtaking...
I did that drive from Missoula to Seattle and I have to agree, one of the most scenic drives I’ve been. Washington state is very beautiful. That Subaru also impressed me more than I expected
Epic video; thanks! I bought a Forester Wilderness after watching your videos. It hasn’t disappointed me!
One of your best videos ever. Great job
This is the longest test drive I've ever seen. Love this vid!
Thanks! This has been one of the most relaxing video! Absolutely awesome!
I was bummed that you cut the drive between Missoula and Coeur d'Alene short. That is a gorgeous drive! (And moody weather seems to be the norm.) But bonus points for the 50,000 Silver Dollar Inn billboards. That climb out of the gorge is definitely a gas mileage killer in both directions. Glad you mentioned and showed the Gray Fire west of Spokane. I was driving out west to see family in Seattle when it closed down I-90 and they routed us out on hwy 2... and kept rerouting us enroute because the fire was such a wildcard. Coming back through 2 weeks later was insane.
As far as Subarus and how they do on highways, I've got a 2022 Forester Sport and the last two years on road trips, I barely creep over 30 mpg. In town mix of street and highway, I don't even make the city numbers. Previous to the Subaru, I've ALWAYS easily bested the EPA numbers on the sticker. Even on a Honda Element which is more of a brick than the Forester. (The mental gymnastics that I've seen forum members do to try to explain it away are more astounding then Simon Biles.) The gas mileage numbers on the Forester computer are always 1.5 mpg more than hand calculated. I love the Forester for road trips but these two things leave me a little disappointed. The winds across Kansas, Eastern Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Eastern Washington are brutal but I've done it in other cars without the drastic difference.
Great video - answered all my questions - look forward to hearing more about the car in future videos !
I have the exact same Wilderness, same color. I purchased it in June and I haven't made any long trips in it yet. But my daughter and I have decided to take your same trip, and include the Grand Canyon.
Love the spirit of this video. Just hitting the greater northwestern highways into the rockies and desert and going.
Because of this video.. I'm falling in love with Crosstrek 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks so much! I especially enjoyed that you spent time driving on the same roads I drive. I'm not sure whether I've driven on that exact road above Mona, but I have driven many of the trails around Nebo. I'm quite sure I've been through that high meadow where you turned acound. But I've done them in my older Forester which only has 7.5 inches of ground clearance. But at least I have a full size spare, and I've damaged a tire couple of times on roads like that and had to drive out on the spare. The lack of a full sized spare is one of the major issues that concerns me about the Crosstrek Wilderness.
i watch your subaru outback road trip many times, love it...always enjoying your road trip video..
Wow. What a amazing trip. Even with the gas mileage, tor me is very impressive. Just love that capable Subaru. 🤘
Hello from Armenia! Very cool journey, very cool car, very good video! I like this format and would like to see more. Thanks for this video!
My 21 Crosstrek sport can go 500 miles on a single tank of 65 mph highways, the range and endurance of the crosstreks can’t be beat.
The Wilderness trim does seem to take a larger hit to MPG than I was expecting.
@@0HOON0I believe it’s due to increased tire rolling resistance and final drive gearing (ever so slight aero)
I would like to be that efficient but also cannot stand going 65 miles on an 8 hour trip.
Great comprehensive review of the Crosstrek Wilderness. Got one coming soon and your video solidified my decision to buy it. Thanks!
I greatly enjoyed your departure in format. Great to see the country and capability of the Subie.
Hello, I think you need to do these long videos with all the new mid-size trucks there are coming out; I really like this video.
Oh yeah baby!!! Lovin' the color, Ryan!!
This might break a record for longest, most detailed car review. I have an alpine green on order coming to the high desert. Just a little nervous about power after coming from a turbo Fiesta ST.
Enjoying this with my morning ☕️
Great Video!! in NC we can drive on many of the beaches. Quite a few of the beaches have loose sand but I get the impression the Subaru would very well in that environment as well.
Love your road trip videos. Bought our 2021 Subey Outback Onyx based on your Seattle to SF trip.
And the wife and I placed our order for a '22 Outback Limited XT after I watched Ryan's trip in that Onyx - it sealed the deal. Took delivery in early July '21 - absolutely no regrets. With all of the cars. trucks and vans we've owned (20+) since we've been married, it's the first time that I ever remember my wife saying, "You know, I really like this car".
just a few weeks ago I took delivery of my own 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness in Alpine Green . what a beautiful car! . it was between Alpine Green & Geyser Blue; but if I’m honest with myself, there was no contest, it was always going to be the green
Great review. Loved the on and off road driving, it really gives an all-around sense of what you'll get if you were to own one. Thanks.
Very epic and entertaining road trip with all those tough off-roading and long drives on scenic locations! That pretty much shows how great the Crosstrek Wilderness is as a daily driver and that extra off-road capability is a great add-on. Definitely a swiss army knife of vehicles!
STABILE, BALANCED, CONFIDENCE INSPIRING.
AND THE CAR IS ALSO
Toyota Land Cruiser, Subaru Crosstrek Wildernes ,Subaru ForesterWildernesss, Subaru Outback Wildernes ,Subaru WRX lifted GTpackage, and a Mazda Miata = My (realistic) dream garage.
Also big fan of all your content
I've been watching a lot of your Subaru videos, especially Crosstrek videos after finding your channel about 2 years or so ago.
I currently have a 2013 Crosstrek. It serves my needs well, but I keep getting the urge to upgrade to one with the 2.5L.
There is a noticeable improvement in performance with the 2.5L. IMHO, I think it's mostly due to the additional torque provided vs. the increased HP. CVTs do respond better to additional torque.... that's why a Outback XT is definitely more enjoyable to drive over the the 2.5L - many people wouldn't notice the driving difference between a regular auto transmission and a CVT in the XT (the wife didn't compared to our '10 Chevy Malibu w/6spd auto).
Just got back from YNP to Eugene OR. Mine is a 23 limited. Enjoyed the drive both ways. Hit all kinds of weather. 80 - 85 mph it did fine. In YNP went over 8000 pass plus on some non-pavement. I have Falken Wildpeak tires. All good. A bit noisy at higher speeds but OK.
Excellent video and it's really selling me on the Crosstrek Wilderness. The Outback Wilderness is another nice option, but both look great!
OH man I'm so excited. I was just internally complaining that we havent seen anything about the crosstek in a while, now we know why!!
I'm late to the Crosstrek series but wanted to say how much I've enjoyed watching your videos, listening to your commentary, and the drone footage. That sunrise shot on the morning you drove through Craters of the Moon is spectacular.
I'd also like to share a recommendation. How about a video comparing the Crosstek Wilderness and Outback Wilderness. Talk about their different pros & cons and who you think the customer for each vehicle is.
Thanks, again, for the great content. Keep driving 😀
Great showcase on the Crosstrek Wilderness. Lot to think about...
Outstanding Video! It totally demonstrates the capabilities of the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness.
crosstrek probably more reliable than the compass.i would lean to the forester wilderness more cargo area which is important to me.
Great video! From certain angles this new one reminds me so much of the 2014 rally STi
You have a really good attitude and great demeanor on how you go about it. Well done reviewing the vehicle