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