Buying a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? Sport is the Sweet Spot.
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is available with two engines. The Sport model unlocks the more powerful 2.5-liter boxer powertrain that’s found in the more expensive Limited and Wilderness versions. $2,800 more expensive than the Premium model, Sport also adds kit that people want, making it the smart choice. Tom Voelk lays down his case on why this is the Crosstrek to buy.
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00:00 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review
1:10 Pricing
2:10 Powertrain
3:27 Performance
5:49 Efficiency
6:61 Interior / Interface
8:40 Backseat
9:35 Design
10:30 Cargo
11:37 Red Light Green Light
12:35 Summary
13:30 Epilogue
14:57 Before I Go - Авто та транспорт
I watch Tom’s videos, even for cars I am not interested in, for the cinematography. Good stuff sir!
Always trying
Same!
I absolutely noticed the difference with the 2.5 engine, she is so fun to drive. The Sport really is the sweet spot!!!
I really love the Crosstrek. I don't mind that it doesn't have a 300-horsepower engine. It is great in the city, the compact shape is great for parallel parking. It also comes with good ground clearance for mild offroading on the weekends or when the snow gets deep. It also has amazing resale value and nice tech features. It really is a perfect car, if you can look past a CVT transmission. Honestly, having owned a 2012 Outback for a long time, currently sitting at 125,000, I can't really notice any difference between a CVT and a normal auto. I bet the newest ones are even better
The headgasket issue was addressed by upgrading the gasket they use as standard on the newer vehicles. Subaru made the change a few years ago.
Agree that Sport is the one to get. The only concerns are those gold accents and the fact they're not built in Japan.
Very informative and helpful review. I always have enjoyed and appreciated Tom's reviews: practical, fun, and excellent at zeroing in on the most important details about cars. Have been thinking about getting a Crosstrek for my wife for a few years (got a Subaru CPO Crosstrek Limited for my daughter a year ago). Had not seriously considered the Sport model, but based on this review, I plan to consider it in my search for a Crosstrek for my wife now. Thanks!
Tom, You are up at 3 AM posting videos. That's what I call dedication!!
I'll just let you believe that
@@DrivenCarReviews😉
@@rightlanehog3151 They can be timed to drop at certain times.
@@DrivenCarReviewsDon't spoil the magic.
You can upload it to UA-cam and tell them when to release it.
Tom, been watching you for awhile now. Great video as always and awesome commentary about competitive cars and trims. Please keep going, this is one of the more informative car review channels!
Regarding the head gasket issue, that was mostly on the EJ series and the most common ones were from 1996-2004. So there was an issue with them, most of the problems were quite some time ago. If you get something in the last 10 years, assuming it has been maintained well (like many vehicles), they are very reliable.
My friend's issue was with a 2020 (I believe). It was modern model and could be a one off. This was his third car with the issue (not sure why he was brand loyal at that point).
@@DrivenCarReviews That is odd, the head gasket issue isn't really a thing on the newer FA series engines. I will say though, there isn't much headroom in these powertrains. If you buy one and run it as is, it's pretty trouble free. If you buy a WRX and mod it (anything), it's likely going to have issues unless you do EVERYTHING correct (which isn't the case 99.9% of the time). One thing that seems to be important with these is maintenance. It's always important for all makes, but I think it might be a little more important for Subaru powertrains, possibly because they are a bit different.
@@jeffer1101 Yeah, I thought it was largely over and might be. I suffered though an evening with his tale of woe. He was pretty frustrated. But not enough apparently. He was considering another one which seemed kind of crazy to me.
@@DrivenCarReviews Our grandson had this issue with the 2005 Subaru Outback that we gifted him. His parents leased a new vehicle rather than repairing the Subaru. Replacing the head gasket would have been much less expensive than the new lease will be.
I had an oil consumption issue with a 2014 Outback. Subaru replaced the engine block under warranty.
Thanks for the great review as always, Tom, I test drove this car but eventually bought a preowned Hyundai Ioniq plugin hybrids due to much lower cost and spectacular mpg. I know I’m giving up a bit of space for sure.
Martin Campbell👍Tom Voelk👍 Great job guys! Always excellent videos!!
1:26 I wish Subaru allow you to do a free downgrade: make the 18" wheels as well as the 17-inchers from the lower models both available standard wheels you can have with the Sport. Some of us like smaller wheels. It makes the replacement tires cheaper, more sidewall means a cushier ride, etc. :)
Tom is always perfect.
Well, always trying
Thank you for a wonderful review very “Motorweekish” informative and pointed out all the highlights of the vehicle.
For the price, if you don't need the extra few inches of ground clearance, check out the Legacy. Not losing much cargo space, and gaining a bit more refinement and comfort. Also, you can get an available 2.4 turbo with a lot more power.
Not sure why Subaru USA doesn't spec the heated steering wheels in their Crosstrek trims. Subaru Canada specs them so we get them. I get that people in Arizona, Florida and Texas likely don't care about a heated wheel, but I still think people living in the northern half of the USA states would appreciate it. It's not like it's a really expensive feature. It's probably only $250 so it's not a deal breaker for the southern people who maybe don't need it.
I figured Canada got them. It should be an optioning the US at least.
@@DrivenCarReviews yea, the only Crosstrek here that doesn't get the heated wheel is the base trim (same with Forester).
Yeah, I live in Georgia, so: No need. My daughters live in northern latitudes and have told me it is a must-have on all future cars.
@@ddrennon yea. A heated wheel is such an inexpensive feature. Either include it on most trims or perhaps offer a "Cold Weather Package" for $800 (or whatever it would cost) that gives heated seats and wheel for people who live in the cooler regions.
@@jeffer1101 Confess I love heated seats even on not-cold days because of my old bones.
On our 4th Subaru in 20 years, zero problems for us . Know a fair number of people driving Subarus and none have ever had the so called head gasket problem. JM2C
I know 4 people (one had a three-pete unfortunately), but I also know a lot of Subaru owners.
Thanks for the informative review! I purchased a new 2024 Crosstrek Limited (2.5L/and no gold accents) in mid April '24, my first ever Subaru. It's dark "magnetite gray" which tends to let the plastic body cladding blend in and not standout so much. I wanted ALL the features in the Limited and added more option packages so it's fully loaded. I glanced at the Wilderness Edition but couldn't get past the excessive plastic and to be honest we drive on paved suburban streets 95% of the time. The Crosstrek rides surprisingly well and is fairly quiet for a small subcompact. It's not powerful even with the 2.5L engine but I find it to be mostly adequate. I wouldn't try passing slow semi trucks on a two lane highway without lots of passing runway ahead. Something my V6 Honda did with confidence. I'm liking the large Subaru 11.6 inch infotainment screen especially with a map up on the screen whether its Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or the (optional) built-in TomTom navigation. I find the 11.6 inch infotainment display to be sufficiently responsive once it's up and running. It CAN be sluggish until it's fully 'booted up' for the first 30-seconds or so. The menu layout is not as bad as some make it out to be as the frequently used onscreen 'buttons' are always there at the bottom of the display including climate controls and the button to disable Auto Stop Start. The Harman-Kardon stereo sounds excellent and it's noticeably better than the upgraded factory stereo we had in the 2019 Honda Passport Touring. There are no perfect vehicles and our Hondas and Toyotas were not without their little problems and recall annoyances. We've historically been a Honda and Toyota family over the decades so we'll see how it goes with our first Subaru.
I was fixated on the precarious little pool of coffee sloshing around on Tom's ever-present cup and WHOOPS, there it went at 4:40.
I refuse to get one of those huge trendy Stanley cups (even though it's based in Seattle).
@@DrivenCarReviews Probably for the best they contain led, and there are better options for less
@@DrivenCarReviews MiiR is also based here; it's a good company with nice tumblers. So many designs and I've seen them sold around the world now
@@marioseoul Just down the from me in Fremont. Looked into Driven logo mugs there.
I bought a Zojirushi thermos. I looked all over for one that wasn't made in China, and the Zojirushi's are manufactured in Thailand. They are also one of the best at retaining heat/cold, so a bonus there as well.
I have a 2002 Forrester and a 2018 Crosstrek. Great cars.
TOM! you have the BEST B ROLL footage of any car reviewer! been watching now for over a decade! and I enjoy your reviews! Keep up the awesome reviews! look forward to more to come! also love the fact you review all cars! and not just the luxury ones, also love your Volvo car reviews! Volvo for Life
Wow, thanks!
I bought a 2024 Crosstrek Sport & only get around 23mpg. Otherwise, I love it. Being in Texas, I think the A/C vents need more range & vents for backseat passengers is a must!
The Sport is equivilant to the Onyx in Canada, a trim level that includes the U.S. $1900 option plus heated steering wheel for $36,500 Canadian which is about $27,100 U.S.
Currently on my third Subaru -- and it's 10 years old. I've never had an engine or transmission problem. The only thing I've had to repair outside of scheduled maintenance was a window regulator/motor.
One of these days I'm gonna catch you and Martin as you do your filming in the Blue Ridge neighborhood! But looks like you are up earlier than I am! The "Baby Outback" is indeed a practical city car that can handle the backroad well also.
We do it early so we don't bother the fine folks there. Martin's mom lives in BR. Also, only shoot there a few times a year and have overused it.
Great review. Always a fan of Subaru.
Great review!
I like the interior material choices, not just boring black with more gloss black.
The heated steering wheel is over here in Canada. 😬. Our Sport is the Onyx. While no real options it has everything you mentioned plus the heated hand holder
Just picked up my wilderness today. Felt like such a great deal, I cannot complain.
I've been debating my next car being between a Santa Cruz and a Crosstrek and I think I'm leaning subie. for the gas mileage. Thank you as always for the reviews, Tom!
Tom, I'd be curious to know what year your friends' Subarus were/are that have had head gasket issues. I was under the impression that particular problem has long since been rectified. Thanks again for another informative and well-shot review.
I'll ask but I believe it was a 2020 (he drives A LOT). Could have been an isolated problem (why I'm always reluctant to bring reliability up). However, this was his third car with the issue (not sure why he was brand loyal at that point). It was a $9,000 bill according to him.
My friend's issue was with a was modern model and could have been a one off at this point. But it was his third car with the issue (not sure why he was brand loyal at that point).
@@DrivenCarReviews Yikes, three of 'em with head gasket issues. Now that's taking brand loyalty to a whole new level.
shaving is really the bane of my existence. Great shots! just need that extra mpg.. maybe toyota's prime line engines
I think the Crosstrek Limited is the best and I own it. Same features mentioned plus more and better audio system. I looked at the other versions.
& no yellow accents. I mean its cool... for like a couple years thats it. I plan a keeping the car 10 years. So i agree Limited is the way to go.
I was Cross shopping the Cross trek with the 911, .. so now I know :):) cheers buddy, keep up the great job ..
I own a 2024 crosstrk but if I had the cash for 911, I wouldn't hesitate. Those cars really hold their value!!
Trying to decide between a Crosstrek and a Forester. A little more space in the Forester, but a little bit more in price also. Wish the Crosstrek had the Harman Kardon option in their option package. That is one thing the Forester Sport has going for it.
Thanks Tom . I own a Wilderness but agree the sport has a better look. I feel the 4:11 gears on a wilderness provides more low end grunt over the 3:70 gears in the Sport. Also the Sportex seats make more sense. Also the 3500 pound towing capacity.
Love the Crosstrek. I currently own the 2023 PHEV and logged 385 kilometers without using the motor over the last couple of weeks. I added 35 dollars of gas once in over a month hehe. These cars are fantastic!
My car insurance went down after purchasing a 2024 Crosstrek Sport!
I see you’ve done videos recently on both the maverick and the Crosstrek.
Between the Crosstrek wilderness’s 3500lbs towing and the xlt maverick with the 4k package which one would you say is better overall package(interior, utility, etc)?
Would use for kayaking, hiking, and light towing like 5x8 U-Haul trailer, small utility trailer, or a small rib boat/personal water craft(at most).
Wow, that's tough. It really comes down to personal preference and whether you'd be using the bed much.
Do Subaru radios still have pause and rewind for terrestrial channels? Always found that an odd feature on my. ‘15. Agree with the sensible shoe metaphor. Great review as always. Thanks Tom.
My Cadillac has that. I think that's no longer a thing though.
We bought a base Impreza back in 2018. What we didn’t realize when signing was that it hardly has any NVH insulation compared to the other models so it’s really LOUD in the cabin. So avoid the base models if you can afford to.
That's better now, I know what you're talking about.
Appreciate the " best model option" angle. And you don't belabor the point here & there the way many reviewers do.
I bought a 2023 Crosstrek Limited in November 22 and I absolutely love it! I find that it is peppier than my wife’s Honda CR-V Touring 2022 model! Also it is quieter on acceleration and is terrific when driving in snow covered roads!
The Sport exterior looks nicer than the equivalent Onyx model offered in Canada. The interiors are identical for both trims.
The black wheels are a deal killer.
The pricing at Subaru is a bit crazy. Once you get the 2.5 engine / Sport on a CrossTrek, you are at or above the Forester or Outback. Taking note of what comes on the Premium Outback, leather steering wheel, and other bits on the car, and all the other items included, should you do the same on a CrossTrek Sport or Premium, you are so close to above the two large cars, it is amazing. I will say, a shorter and tad sportier cars might be a little more fun, though a longer wheelbase is normally best on the freeway. Maybe a little saving on gas, but there too, once you go up to 2.5 engine, the real world gas mileage is less than the 2.0. On the freeway, is the Outback not close to the Sport Crosstrek? Around town, it might do much better. Maybe it is between lux feel and safety, compared to sporty and easy to zip around in town in. Or the looks -- both have their point in looks. Just different. The interior, I give to Outback. The exterior on Outback, aside of the Tupperwear look on the front / side, is sleek. The CrossTrek overall more sporty. But the pricing. I am so old, I recall smaller to larger cars having a very wide pricing between compact, middle size and bigger boats.
Well done 👍🏻
Hasn't the head gasket issue long been fixed?
We'll know in 4-5 years. My friend's issue was with a 2020 (I believe). And this was his third car with the issue (not sure why he was brand loyal at that point). This is anecdotal.
@@DrivenCarReviews Oh dear, I see a RAV4 in his future. ;)
@DrivenCarReviews if he's had 3 with issues, it's not the vehicle brand.
Fact !!
That’s what I bought, in silver and minus the sunroof package. I’ve had it 9 months and loved it so far. I did add Falken Wildpeak AT tires for the winters and dirt, the stock tires are horrible, poor performance in the wet and snow.
Frostbite Falls! That fictional town in the Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends! Brrr!!!
Mosse and Squirrel!
"Owners will appreciate this[extra power] when merging in traffic.." Tom, Subaru owners don't merge, they follow the traffic at a safe distance. If you're behind one [as you will be in, for example, New Paltz, NY] you'll be late. "A Subaru in front of you" is what you tell your boss. Thanks, nice review.
Different owners drive differently but I know what you're getting at!
The heated steering wheel is in Canada models
Thanks!
I appreciate the support!
I test drove the Sport and loved it except it didn't have the "fake" leather water resistant seats. My big problem is poor gas mileage and NO temperature knobs what a pain!!!!!
Hello can you test the eyesight and reverse to see how it work or not ,I really want to see the video of that to see how all the eyesight and reverse system Thank you
The car is gone so I can't. Pretty sure Eyesight is not part of the reverse system, it only looks forward.
Does the autostop/start reset to ON each time you start the car?
Yes, like any car.
$30 will solve that
Any oil consumption with Subaru after some years on them, as in 20K to 100K range?
Owners can you help out here?
Have a 2015 Outback with the 2.5 liter. No problems with any aspect of the car. No leaks. I take it on unpaved rocky roads to go fly fishing & hiking. It’s been flawless! The same is true of my friends who own Outback’s & Crosstreks. Just maintain it as scheduled & don’t abuse it.
This is so close to what I want for my next vehicle, but a hybrid powertrain putting MPG somewhere near the Corolla Cross Hybrid would check every box. I’m probably not alone thinking that city MPG in the mid 20s is a deal breaker in 2024. We do most of our driving commuting and running errands in the city, but the capability of Subaru’s AWD system in winter trips to the Cascades would definitely be superior to the Corolla Cross’s electronic on demand system.
Forester will soon be a hybrid ICYMI.
I bought the 2.0l Premium. Still would much prefer a V6 as the engine as opposed to the 4 cylinder.
Waiting for implementation of Toyotas hybrids...
Nice review, but we definitely have different views of what's desirable in a vehicle. 😄
The only thing highlighted I'd pay extra for is the engine, and the 18" wheels are a huge negative. I do agree, there's way too much cladding on the Wilderness edition.
We all have different views. Right? But we agree on the engine. And the cladding. That's what's important.
To let everyone know, Martin & Tom's birthstone is the Coffee Bean. Lol, so let's try to keep them awake and alert.
And dark roast...
The head gaskets were problematic years back, but all of the newer Subarus, after 2019, have overcome these issues.
That would be 2014, not '19
GREAT review-- but why is this BETTER than the LIMITED???
When did I say better? Sweet spot.
I love that DEEP candy blue whatever the real name of it is.. if it's available on these..
🔥Happy Tuesday🔥....
Convinced this is the best value on the market, but would sure like Subaru to address the head gasket issue in a public way. Wish they'd drop the fake shifts with the CVT-just stop pretending.
As always-excellent review. Keep up the great work.
Many people claim that issue's been taken care of. I'll take the fake shifts over the rubbery done anyway.
Head gaskets haven't been an issue in Subarus for at least 10 years...please, do some research. Also, the slow touch screen just got an update within the past week.
I've have the same color and model sans moonroof and power seat. The infotainment center is infuriating and the throttle/cvt can be alarmingly laggy from stop at times. Other than that, wonderful vehicle.
It’s a nice car and rides well but I think Subaru maintenance and resale value is not good. Twice a year doing oil changes and tire rotation seems too much for a new car to maintain and the resale value still goes way down. Only if you have a job that requires you to drive in bad weather it would make sense.
Driving 12K miles a year, that would be standard maintenance for any car other than an EV.
@@DrivenCarReviewsLook at the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid maintenance schedule. Once a year oil changes and I believe Toyota has higher resale value. I still like the Subaru Crosstrek interior and ride.
Lmao, if you think resale value of these go down, you live under a rock.
Resale value of ANY Subaru is higher than 90% of any manufacturer.
I was thinking sport. It for off-road maybe wilderness.
you're spilling your coffee all over...
U.K. only gets the 2.0 L with the power reduced to 136 BHP from previous generations 150bhp. We also only get 2 trim versions, the Limited and the Touring. I feel Subaru has abandoned the U.K. market considering Mazda, Honda etc all do 2.5L with more trim versions too.
I really like the Crosstrek but feel it will be underpowered especially for overtaking. Very saddening.
What you did not know is that the Wilderness has an extra CVT oil cooler and tow a bit more ........
I did know that and it’s in the Wilderness story.
Here in canada, it's not that much difference in price to just get the wilderness . And if AWD is for you. then subi is by far better then almost all .
Maybe, but the Wilderness might be the best choice for some.
No more evil twin sitting in the back seat? 😊
He's very unreliable
Please, please folks, if your considering a Subaru check the class actions suites against them. My 2021 Crosstrek Sport had two .. the windshields and the Eyesite system. At 23000 miles I got rid of the Trek because I was about to loose my insurance over 5 windshields in one year and the Eyesite sstem almost got me killed twice .. all reported to Subaru and I never got a single reply.
Both you and Martin continue to do great work. I always tune into your channel to check in with you guys. This Subaru might be a good value, but reports of its engines having trouble are well-founded and buyers should beware and just budget for the eventual fix or move onto a more reliable brand. Otherwise, it is a great car. I know two people than own one and both of them could not be happier.
Maybe the gold accents can be painted or wrapped over? The wife would not like the splash of gold.
Instead of a 2.5, I wish they’d add an electric motor instead.
FWIW, the trim is more yellow than gold.
Wrap them
I think for the money- I'm leaning MORE toward the Mazda CX-50 -- for several reasons-- MORE quality in bulid and materials-- better over all performance- and LOOK (the CX-50 looks MUCH better) and I don't like doing everything on a flippin screen.
No hybrid. What year is this?
I’ve heard that Subarus are slow and people couldn’t be more wrong. I’m in the left lane cursing at people to either get out of my way or go faster. It has no problem getting to speed on the highway. There have been times where I’ve looked down at the speedometer and had to slow down because I’m going 150 km/h. It’s a great car.
Few cars have issues sustaining speed, it's acceleration. The numbers prove Subarus are on the pokey side with the 2-liter.
@@DrivenCarReviewsthat’s why I went with the 2.5l because I’m mainly using it for highway driving. Again, no problem getting it up to speed.
I would argue that the sport is just as capable as the wilderness, making the wilderness obsolete
Wilderness is more capable for sure. Better cooling and improved towing. But many won’t need it.
put them head to head! @@DrivenCarReviews
I like the CX 30 better
Big screen, too few accessible buttons / knobs, no thanks.
Five different trim levels or five different versions. There's only one model, the Crosstrek
No M/T means no “sweet spot”
Not bad small SUV. But surely underpowered for 2.0 and overpiced for 2.5. So I ended up recently with Mazda CX-30 Preffered for under 30 grands with all taxes included. Best handling in the class, decent interior, all the safety features and so on...
Isn’t the back of the CX30 much tighter?
And the interior vision outward sucks with the Mazda.
No manual. Do not want.
What CUV are you buying with a manual? ...... I've got time.
@@danielfair4675 looking for a used crosstrek.
If you’re going to review a Subaru, you really need to do it sporting a beard and a man bun.
You forgot Birkenstocks with socks.
@@DrivenCarReviews Black ones.
I appreciate the performance of Subaru but they are just bland and generic on exterior styling.
I would not buy, not because of what it is, but because of what it is not. With this platform the car should be offered with a manual transmission. Subaru can do it, they just CHOOSE not to. The fanboys will say the CVT is fine, good for them. A refusal to offer a manual transaxle is almost ludicrous on a offroad offering like this. No Buy!
Crosstrek is getting uglier from generation to generation. The huge TV-sized screen? Atrocious. Simulated shifts on a CVT? Stupid. Automatic stop/start makes more sense on a hybrid and is smoother. The RAV-4 Hybrid makes a lot more sense even considering its AWD system is so-so, at it easily delivers 40+ MPG.
Hybrids are for the Ladies, hope your wife enjoys hers.
Subbie lover boy in action , zero objectivity in this love fest! 😂No thanks , CVT and underwhelming engine , cheesy greasy touch screen , fugly styling .
I will take CX30 anyday , way better design and build 👍
I have never owned a Subaru so lover boy hardly applies. CX30 is on my list of competitors.
@@DrivenCarReviews Good to know , I hope Subbie can one day source Toyota's reliable 8 speed ATX , better base engines and make models that are also set up for street as vast majority of the car market drives on asphalt . The design team that can clean up it's weird styling .
START/STOP is STUPID in any vehicle-- it wears the engine out much faster and will FAIL after racking up some miles-- as most things will-- BUT- it's STUPID.. period..
Stay away from subaru reliability very pooor
Statistically, the brand is around average over the last 4-5 years.
CVT sucks big time
don't need the last two minutes of all your videos
Thanks!
Glad you're enjoying the reviews Jorge!