I always wonder why suburus always seem to the ones tailgating me. Maybe it’s just that they want to keep all the momentum they can after the 29 seconds it took to get to 60.
I certainly notice the 29sec to 60mph...except it's 45sec to 78mph, in the left lane of a two lane highway, going no faster than the pokey lane for the first 3-5min after entering.
@@androiduberalles she can drive whatever she wants. The truth is, the majority of people do not know the difference between a CVT and a traditional automatic. They also don't know about horsepower and torque haha. They like the Crosstrek🤷♂️.....I am in the minority.
Real talk it looks awesome in the US version, green with the yellow stripes is just cool. Maybe just imo but its actually pretty practical like has enough space for sleeping inside or having an entire campsite of stuff.
The question is, do you say "I love it!" when you're getting out? I got the '23 Premium 6-speed, and the only complaint I have is road noise from the Geolandar G91s.
I’ve had two Subarus, a 2016 Forester and a 2020 Forester, both fleet vehicles that got the absolute bare minimum maintenance. Had zero problems with them, and I drove through some of the worst environments possible (mining sites and steel plants). Both cars got up to 200k km with nothing but oil changes. Multiple trips through the Rocky Mountains during winter. They are just superb at winter driving. All the complaints about the CVTs and acceleration are kinda silly, the cars are economical cruisers that can get you around safely and on a budget.
@@anthonykiedis1765My dads forester is 2018 and just hit around 100k. Haven’t experienced any issues thus far, although people say the real pain starts now.
I own the 2018 Crosstrek in the nice baby blue color, and I got to say, it is a really great daily driver. Fits all of my needs and more. Yes it is underpowered, but eventually you’ll get used to it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes the outdoors and needs a fun, surprisingly capable and good little off-roader!
I drive a 2019 legacy and have been enjoying taking my wife's 22 Crosstrek on trips, feels so light compared in mountain roads even with the smaller engine. my parents drive a 21 Impreza and that thing is the soul of the Crosstrek, a great platform for a cuv. as you say its not peppy, but is still adequate and civilized power. in Japan they sell 1.6l engines on the same car.
We took one of these for a test drive about 3 weeks ago. In a vacuum, it's a decent car. Our only issues were the small cargo volume (for our needs, it's likely pretty standard for a subcompact vehicle) and I found the seats somewhat uncomfortable. We then took a Forester for a test drive and liked that unit much more. Much more interior volume and cargo space and found the seats to be more comfortable. Also, since the Forester was still a 2023 model, it had the previous infotainment system, which we actually preferred over the "everything is in the screen" style that most newer vehicles are moving to. I guess my only beef with the reviews is how they talk about power. We bought the Forester Wilderness and find the power "peppy". It's not fast, but comments like "scared for my life" and "slow" are ridiculous. We came from a Sorento with the 2.0L turbo, which has quite a bit more power, but honestly don't find the Forester THAT much slower (I'm sure it is slower, but not like its dangerous or anything). I'm sure passing at highway speeds is more noticeable, but just plan accordingly. Around town though, it's pretty zippy. Unfortunately, I think driving all the AMG and Hellcat vehicles skews your opinion on regular vehicles. No one is buying a Crosstrek to set track times or skid pad numbers. It's a commuter car. It's plenty of power for that application.
People are so used to cars that hit 60 in 7 seconds that they forget 10 is still plenty quick for commuting. Flooring the gas pedal to get onto the interstate isn't the brush with death that it used to be like in the 1980s. Some perspective: my Honda HR-V has 50 more horsepower and hits 60MPH up to eight seconds FASTER than a base Camaro from the 80s.
Completely agreed. And if you find the Forester 2.5L to be fine, then the Crosstrek 2.5L (which would be 200+ lbs lighter with the same power) can't be that slow...
@@DarthChewie Not trying to complain here but, the new Legacy GT would've been so much better off if it had a manual or at least a traditional auto & the 3.6R, would be hell lot faster with it.
Smart build by Subaru. The truth is, the majority of people do not know the difference between a CVT and a traditional automatic. They also don't care about horsepower and torque haha. They like the Crosstrek....I would not choose it but it makes sense to build it like crazy.
I agree (especially now that CVTs are more common), but if Subaru is going to position themselves as an off-roadier, rugged brand, why choose a transmission type known for being unreliable and delicate?
It does what I ordered a loaded Limited in mid 2021 to do most ..... get damn good gas mileage. Doubles what my Toyota 4 Runner Limited does on the highway in mpg. It's not the speediest thing, but that's why you can have more than 1 vehicle in your stable. And 2's even better.
I thought I didn't care about horsepower and torque until I had a Fiat as a rental. Trying to merge onto the highway knowing your foot is planted through the floorboard and the car not getting up to speed is actually pretty terrifying
@@AlphaZero1 Something like this Crosstrek 180 something HP engine works fine for highway merging. Car reviewers expect Tesla acceleration or something, or they're the type to wait til the last 50 feet of the onramp to try to accelerate.
@@garzdiva Exactly. My vehicle is larger than this but has about the same horsepower. (Santa Fe awd). I've yet to encounter an on-ramp where I can't merge at the same speed as traffic. Even towing a teardrop camper it'll get to at least the speed limit.
Yep. Reviewers and enthusiasts moan about CVTs, but the reality is they're not bad for the average driver. Majority of owners don't even know what a CVT or torque converter is.
Subaru needs to make a turbo Crosstrek/ Crosstrek WRX. It would be a "all you would ever need" type of car and something that I would trade in my GR86 for
People buy these because you can confidently go places and see things, except for lane passing… I would get one as a weekend adventure vehicle. Definitely get the sport with the larger engine!
I got to take one of these on vacation recently, and I LOVED it. I didn’t understand the Subaru cult before, but I really do now. It’s just so darn practical and useful… and comfortable… and easy to live with… and pretty good looking… etc. Seriously impressed with this little thing. Love your take on it. Always fun to see how other channels react. Great work as always 👍🏻
@@shawnriv9 Honestly im so sick of toy-ised daily drivers, I have been thinking about getting one of these and get a full on track weapon that i drive 5 days a year. How's your treating you?
I got the 2024 Subaru crosstrek sport and I really like it. It’s enough horsepower. Perfect daily driver for me and my needs. I believe the next redesign in 5 years will get the hybrid not the turbo.
What kind of real world MPG are you getting with it? I had really liked the Wilderness, but after looking at the Subaru site, the Sport is looking more attractive.
@@greatcolorNah. People think its slower because of the cvt. Its actually one of the faster vehicles 0-60 in its price class. Under 8 seconds is impressive for a sub 30k car. Be realistic. This isnt a performance car and its not trying to be.
V6 Altimas in early 2000s were like...7 seconds to 60, and that was fast. Sure, you can do more things with more power, but you can load this up for a road trip, be even slower, yet still navigate 98% of roads safely and at posted speed limits
I'm a lot boy at a popular Subaru dealer in cold upstate New York.. and let's say we haven't had to order Solterra's in almost half of a year. Nobody wants them! Also yes, we do indeed have heated steering wheels in the Crosstrek. I at first was pressing the damn button for a few minutes trying to figure out how it even indicates that it's on! The hell. Laughed hard when you guys pointed that out!
The Crosstrek does not have a heated steering wheel in the states. I also live in NY and I can’t option even a limited with a heated steering wheel on the Crosstrek…
I will say these are great first cars. Used of course because they aren’t cheap. They’re slow and safe. They look kinda sporty and cool. They have the AWD to makeup for your kids lack of driver skill in shitty weather. Crosstreks have been proven to be reliable in the long term. I think even with them being 3-5 years old , they don’t look old and outdated.
@@jpf1978 Depends on the model and the year. My parents drive a 2008 Subaru Outback--they've put like 200k miles on the thing, and have barely had any issues. I don't even think they change the oil regularly. There are definitely Subarus that have issues, but a lot of them are actually pretty well-made.
@@jpf1978eh not really. Not at all actually. Plenty of old high mileage subarus going strong right now. Yes even with a cvt. And to be clear I'm talking about regular people, driving normally. Not car enthusiasts with clapped out vehicles, constantly thrashing them
Traded in my WRX for a new 22 Crosstrek and I really never have a power issue. I used to get stuck in my WRX every winter, but this past winter I never had an issue. Also first non manual car for me and I have no issues with the CVT, overall I'm very happy, it got me through 1.5-2 feet of snow this past winter
@@cormaro13have to bring your Subaru in for routine maintenance to the dealer at whatever cost. My legacy’s CVT died at 105,000 mi (10yrs,3mo). Subaru basically told me their vehicles aren’t made to last more than 100k and you’re lucky if they do
I don't mind the CVT. It's a little jerky at low speeds, and I wish it would never fake shift again... BUT I just got 37mpg on my last tank of fuel. Pretty good considering the AWD capabilities and no hybrid.
I have the 2019 model and the CVT is fine and the paddle shifters work great in "shifting" on the highway and for engine braking in bad weather. The shifters pep up the sleepy acceleration when in Drive mode (not Manual mode), and I gotta say it does make a difference by you adjusting when the "gear" switches. Most who criticize don't use the shifters but say they're useless. They just don't get it. If you want an actual 6 or 7 speed manual that sounds real and performs, try to find one used or pay for one of the few remaining new models out there that have them. This isn't your car if that's what you want.
I'm 73 and i absolutely love my cross-trek wilderness version. I traded a jeep wrangler and my Kawasaki in order to buy the crosstrex and have not regretted my decision
I know it’s slow but as an owner of a 2022 with the 2.0 we don’t notice or care because “it’s fine” pulling out into traffic and getting up to speed - which is what driving is 90% of the time. Also, you guys could probably gain 2/10 of a mph if you did the 0-60 as a single driver. Just saying.
I got a 2023 WRX in May, and traded an Audi Q5 for a 2024 Crosstrek in June to get rid of that car payment. I honestly love the Crosstrek, it's a great practical companion to the fun WRX. And much more comfortable on toad trips!
I just bought a 2024 Premium model, the power doesn’t bother me bc I’m coming from a Hyundai accent. if’s super comfortable and quite, I’m in love hope to keep it forever
Exactly, the car does well what it is supposed to do and it has excellent fuel efficiency. The stuff the reviewers were chirping on made zero sense and was a total waste of time.
I prefer the Canadian version without the silly yellow eyebrow and side stripe. One thing I don't get about the Crosstrek is that it's just too small inside to use as a camping vehicle. It is however and great surefooted daily that gives you a feel of confidence in rain especially. What do you think of having a CVT for mild off-road stuff? I always thought they should have kept a real transmission for the Wilderness models. I've been mildly shopping and looking at the Forester Wilderness. Hard to get by the prices right now though.
They just need to make $30k cars that have a *little* bit more power. Like 200hp min. The problem with every “affordable” 2023 car is its painfully slow and if you get one with a nice engine you’re all of a sudden up at $50k+. We can have $30k cars with decent engines, it’s not impossible, someone just needs to do it
Test drove the 2.0L - Liked it and didn't notice any issues with the cvt. Put a deposit on a 2.5L - I don't care about high performance, so I'm hoping 2.5L is good enough performance. I currently drive a 2.0L Tucson, so hoping Onyx will be a little more peppy.. For me the value for money is good. Nice interior (love the large screen), seats are comfy (prefer cloth to leather), iSight works great, and it supposedly has good reliability.
I don't mind the fenders at all. We were talking about this on a Zoom call with my car group (yes, we're nerds). I think that after all the bellyaching about the design changes, the VB will be considered a classic. As another guy said, "it's not a better WRX, but it is a better car".
@@aristhecargayandavgeek I had a 2015, and enjoyed it for a few years, but my wife at the time didn't know how to drive stick so I sold it and got a Forester. Well, I'm no longer with said wife, so now I am back to manual which brings me so much more passion and joy
I am a 5-door hatch guy and like most people will not be taking my vehicle off-road but want a vehicle that works well for all season travel/road trips: 2023 Golf GTI S - DSG - $32,820 or 2024 Crosstrek Sport - $32,210. Open to either car but concerned about the HP/noise from the Crosstrek drivetrain.
has more power than my 2019 outback now haha. 160hp goes a long way on these cars. Even with A/T tires I get good fuel milage...as long as its not in LA 405 traffic. I get around 24mpg on my work commute. One of my best MPGs was a 400mile rountrip with 35mpg. To pass cars you need to be going 10+ mph than the other car and be flooring it 10 seconds before you need to pass xD
Got a base model 2022 Crosstrek with a manual transmission cause Subaru was getting rid of the manual transmission and I'm glad I did. There is nothing about the new Crosstrek I feel I'm missing out on. No manual, a dumb infotainment, worse looks. That all being said, the Crosstrek is still a great car that I would gladly recommend to people, I just personally like the previous gen better.
I think the only thing the crosstrek needs are rear vents. Will make this car so much more comfortable and desirable. Damn shame Subaru always cheap out on things
Absolutely. This was the deal breaker for me when shopping for a car a couple of years ago. It's child abuse to expect your kids to spend the summer back their with no airflow.
Been Daily-ing the 24' Crosstrek for about 3 months. First off, love the little thing. Parking lot wizard. Small enough for tight spots, tall enough for worry free curbs. Gets me anywhere and the back stays down to use as a cargo bed. Jakubs comment about the heated steering wheel light had me chuckling as I am 6'3 and thought I had a defective wheel. Although there is ample room for me. Love the drive assist for highways. Another super functional model from Subaru.
Did the Subaru thing and almost bought one, but much to the dissatisfaction of the dealer I said I want a night to think on it, so they made me an appointment for the next afternoon. The next day I thought I should check out the Honda's since I've had a couple Hondas. I ended up buying a CRV Hybrid Sport and loving it. I really tried Subaru but all the articles online an even talking to Subaru owners it's always "we love our Subaru, but it.......".
New Hondas are nothing like the old ones. I have an 05 CRV and would never buy a new one as I have friends who have had a lot of issues with theirs. Im doing the opposite and getting a Subaru as I generally dont hear many problems from their owners.
The eyesight is great u til you get a rock chip and if you don’t fix it within 24hrs ur chip will turn into a crack easily with Subarus and a new windshield is 3k because they have to recalibrate those eyes 👀
Also, since this is a TrueCar sponsored video, hopefully someone at TrueCar sees this. Your website keeps listing previously totaled vehicles as "clean". That's not okay. I have to regularly check the VIN numbers on those listings to make sure I don't get screwed. Fix it.
When I had my driver's permit my dad was out of town and we called him and he said it was okay if I drove with my mom to Chipotle in the prowler. When I pulled up in the parking spot I 100% scraped the s*** out of that front end. The front end of the prowler is so long
The Subaru 2.5 boxer engine has several common issues, including12345: Fragile head gaskets that can cause engine failure Oil and coolant mixing together Rod bearings breaking Oil leaks and filter clogs Oil starvation Valve cover leaks Broken piston rings Misfiring BUT it get a reliability score of 99 / 100 ?? Maybe use Amsoil Oil and Militec -1 anti friction for heat.
@@jngobngo Why is everyone caught up with 0-60 and acceleration? It's a grocery getter, commuter crossover. Not a sports car. It's not like it's slow for what it is either. You can't expect 0-60 in 3 or 4 seconds out of a $30k lifted hatchback.
Subaru FINALLY just let the CVT do what it was designed to do instead of giving us fake "gears". I want the most from the engine if I'm forced to use an automatic.
just tradied my 2022 Manual for a new 2024 .... first of all its way more quiter ..... it also is much more smother .... the seat sits a tad higher .... it socks up the bumps but it doesn't handle as well on twisty roads .... the info system works better then the 22 .... overall Happy with the improvements ....!
Regarding the trim colour comment, all Crossteks in Canada will come from Japan, except for the upcoming Wilderness trim (which will come from the Indiana plant in the USA). For Americans, lower trims with the 2.0L engines will come from Japan, but all 2.5L equipped models will be made in USA (Indiana plant).
0:52 why was there a random clip of a Blink 182 concert in there? I literally just saw them last Sunday in Nashville and knew what it was RIGHT AWAY so I had to comment!
I’ve owned 2 1st gen crosstreks. Really loved everything about them except for merging onto highway speeds and passing on country roads. Always wished they released a more potent performance crosstrek.
I recently picked up a 2012 Impreza 5mt as a winter beater to keep my Miata clean. I love it even though it’s super slow and has a mushy gearbox. I’m gonna get a 2023 6mt in a few years.
If I had to buy a Crosstrek then I'm with Yuri on this; I'm getting the previous gen in orange with a 6-speed. That being said, I can't imagine myself ever buying a Crosstrek over a Civic. You can get it in a hatch with a 6-speed if you want cargo space or, since we also have a truck and I don't need a hatch, I'd just get the Si and call it a day.
Unless you lived somewhere that got snow half the year. Civics are great cars, but they're absolutely useless in any amount of snow. This is where the subaru will shine. But I agree with you to a point. If I lived somewhere that got no snow, a subaru wouldn't even be on my radar.
@@delaneyschafer2110 I daily a 2014 Civic EX 5MT in the Southern Ontario/Great Lakes snowbelt and it never struggles to handle the snow we get, same for my 2WD truck. I find as long as you put a good set of winter tires, you're good to handle pretty much anything in any vehicle.
I'm curious about the long term reliability of that cvt. As a daily driver, I wouldn't mind one but that's the only thing that's turning me away from subaru
I own a 2022 Outdoor vehicle equipped with a 2.5L engine, and I have often contemplated the perception of its lack of speed. While it does not boast impressive acceleration, it remains on par with other vehicles within its price range. Notably, my father-in-law's Escape and sister-in-law's Mazda CX-30, both possessing comparable horsepower and acceleration, affirm this observation. It is plausible that reviewers frequently evaluate turbocharged versions of small SVUs, which could explain the disparities in perceptions. In comparison to my other vehicle, the Grand Caravan, I find the Crosstrek to be notably swifter and more suitable for highway driving.
Speaking of catching you bumper on parking curbs, i remember working as a service advisor at a VW/Hyundai dealer. The 2013/14 Elantra would so easily catch its front skidplate on parking curbs, and would rip off when backing out. You think you could just screw on a new plate, but the attachment points were on the radiator support! It was a $1200 fix! The redesigned the skidolate to just slide off curbs after a few years. But good times
2017 Forester heated steering wheel indicator light is the same way. You can barely tell that it's on by the light but once it heats up you'll know for sure
No there not. My new 2024 transfers more power to the front wheels on the road to save gas 😂. It's supposed to recognize your in the "dirt" and equally distribute the power. This thing is RIDICULOUS and it drives like my old Honda Civic. THEY DESTROYED THE CROSSTREK
I love my new sport, it’s more than enough to pass on a two lane. It has some get up and go, I find I am speeding because it drives so smooth. It feels great, quiet cabin, and handles really well. People in these comments are crazy.
The Sport can sneak up on you if you don’t watch the speedometer. I found myself cruising at over 80 mph on regular basis and have on occasion get up to almost 100 mph without much effort.
@@johnc3473 why so? I love mine it’s awesome. Switch to sport and it really goes, even without it goes but clearly takes its time a bit more. Love its look and style, love wireless charging, love remote start via app, love the winter package, love backup cam. It’s just been a pleasure to drive so far.
Just bought a used low mile Manual crosstrek. New one looks like a dog. Cvt only is lame. Last 3 manual cars I’ve had all made it over 300k miles without any failures.
What would I buy? Mazda CX-30. Very similar but with a drop dead gorgeous interior, pretty good easy to use tech, and that Ferrari Purosangue exterior, bellisimo! Throw in the turbo edition and you get hot hatch acceleration, and boom, best CUV in its class. But I like the Subaru for the money, especially used, lol!
My 2016 in Hyper Blue with the two tone wheels is a great daily. I have been averaging 33-34 mpg to work, its pretty comfy, has plenty of room and utility. My only complaints are that it wants to fake up shift way too soon into fake second gear when you don’t give it enough throttle and it feels slow to me. I’m also used to cars with 375-500hp so I’m not a good gauge of what the average person thinks is slow.
Just got into an accident with the 2014 Forester. Insurance totalled it. With this crazy used car market , I have no choice but to get a new 2024 Crosstrek. J'ai ben hate a l'hiver la. hahhahaha
The Crosstrek is pretty cool, great in the snow (w/snow tires). My only two gripes: 1. no rear seat ventilation 2. needs a minmum of 228HP. I live in elevation, power is a must. Plus folks in Colorado drive, well, for those that live here, you know.
Owning a full size truck, we have our cargo hauling needs met. We use our 2013 Crosstrek for any trips to the city, easiest to park and if the 4 wheeler ever breaks down, the Crosstrek is nimble enough to go in and get it out. I will be looking at the Wilderness edition with even higher ground clearance, scheduled to be released later this year.
I’d buy one in a heartbeat ☝🏾 but that CVT is definitely a no go 🙅🏽♂️. I wish manufactures would just stop 🛑 it with those damn transmissions. Nissan Honda and Toyota 😑 I’m talking about you too.
I just bought mine 1 week ago, 2024 Subaru Premium and am liking it so far (kinda obvious if not I wouldn’t have bought it) no complaints yet. The speed is enough with the 2.0 engine. Like a lot of comments state, you’re not buying this to speed in it. Neither are you getting it to go rock climbing. It’s a subí :) enjoy for what it is. Video of mine on my page
Outside of sea level this thing is borderline unsafe. 182hp for what, 4500lb vehicle? Insane. In Alberta we're at 3500 fit so roughly 25% down on power. This thing needs a turbo.
Stopping distances are shorter and handling characteristics are better with all-season tires compared to 'winter tires' at ALL winter temperatures on wet or dry pavement (i.e. cleared of snow). There are two factors regarding this consideration: 1) the composition of the rubber; and 2) the tread design. Winter tires have an 'open' tread design which produces better traction on 'loose' or unconsolidated surfaces e.g. sand, mud, snow. However, this open tread design necessarily results in reduced rubber/road contact surface. This second factor is the overwhelming consideration for the longer stopping distances of snow tires on cold, wet or dry, pavement i.e. in spite of the greater stickiness of winter tires. In Southern Ontario, the vast, vast majority of winter driving is on cold, cleared road surfaces. Much of this driving is at highway speeds, where stopping and handling are most important. Snow tires may be warranted when required to drive on 'deep' snow covered roads where traction is the prime requirement. (Accordingly, 'snow' tires have been rebranded as 'winter' tires - the reality is the opposite for most people. That is, the safest tires for winter use in Southern Ontario for most drivers are all-season tires - not 'snow/winter' tires). Look at the test results to substantiate this above finding. (Such results are available). Or otherwise, can you provide ANY test results from any source that contradicts the above understanding?
The main issue I currently have about the Subarus out now...that ugly matte plastic... really wish they would just make it a option at least, or do a better design.
I always wonder why suburus always seem to the ones tailgating me. Maybe it’s just that they want to keep all the momentum they can after the 29 seconds it took to get to 60.
they’re also in a hurry to get to the camp site
😂😂😂
Most brands are
haha
I certainly notice the 29sec to 60mph...except it's 45sec to 78mph, in the left lane of a two lane highway, going no faster than the pokey lane for the first 3-5min after entering.
My wife never comments about cars....unless she sees a Crosstrek. "There's another one. I love it." That says something.
I'm sorry for your loss
@@androiduberalles she can drive whatever she wants. The truth is, the majority of people do not know the difference between a CVT and a traditional automatic. They also don't know about horsepower and torque haha. They like the Crosstrek🤷♂️.....I am in the minority.
@@androiduberalles mad because u have no one in ur life to make u happy? His story was very cute
Real talk it looks awesome in the US version, green with the yellow stripes is just cool. Maybe just imo but its actually pretty practical like has enough space for sleeping inside or having an entire campsite of stuff.
The question is, do you say "I love it!" when you're getting out?
I got the '23 Premium 6-speed, and the only complaint I have is road noise from the Geolandar G91s.
I’ve had two Subarus, a 2016 Forester and a 2020 Forester, both fleet vehicles that got the absolute bare minimum maintenance. Had zero problems with them, and I drove through some of the worst environments possible (mining sites and steel plants). Both cars got up to 200k km with nothing but oil changes. Multiple trips through the Rocky Mountains during winter. They are just superb at winter driving. All the complaints about the CVTs and acceleration are kinda silly, the cars are economical cruisers that can get you around safely and on a budget.
You had, means you don't have now?
I have 220k miles with my 2015 crosstrek..zero problems and still drives like new.
Dang dude! You go on road trips a lot? 😂
I'm calling BS on this. I had a laundry list of problems with mine by 30k miles. Decided to trade it in for something more reliable.
@@anthonykiedis1765 Must be Subaru worker to make a comment like that. Everyone knows they have tons of issues.
@@tolikowens that's what I'm thinking. Easily the most high maintenance car I've owned. And I've owned multiple cars with over 500hp, haha
@@anthonykiedis1765My dads forester is 2018 and just hit around 100k. Haven’t experienced any issues thus far, although people say the real pain starts now.
I own the 2018 Crosstrek in the nice baby blue color, and I got to say, it is a really great daily driver. Fits all of my needs and more. Yes it is underpowered, but eventually you’ll get used to it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes the outdoors and needs a fun, surprisingly capable and good little off-roader!
Absolutely agree, and 182 hp is more than most of the people really need from a daily driver
I drive a 2019 legacy and have been enjoying taking my wife's 22 Crosstrek on trips, feels so light compared in mountain roads even with the smaller engine. my parents drive a 21 Impreza and that thing is the soul of the Crosstrek, a great platform for a cuv. as you say its not peppy, but is still adequate and civilized power. in Japan they sell 1.6l engines on the same car.
Have an 18 Limited. Under powered if more then two people. Had a few issues with it.
Just bought the 2024 Limited.
It's only day 1, but I absolutely love it so far!
2018 was the best 2024 SUCKS AND IS NOT AN OFF ROAD VEHICLE
We took one of these for a test drive about 3 weeks ago. In a vacuum, it's a decent car. Our only issues were the small cargo volume (for our needs, it's likely pretty standard for a subcompact vehicle) and I found the seats somewhat uncomfortable. We then took a Forester for a test drive and liked that unit much more. Much more interior volume and cargo space and found the seats to be more comfortable. Also, since the Forester was still a 2023 model, it had the previous infotainment system, which we actually preferred over the "everything is in the screen" style that most newer vehicles are moving to. I guess my only beef with the reviews is how they talk about power. We bought the Forester Wilderness and find the power "peppy". It's not fast, but comments like "scared for my life" and "slow" are ridiculous. We came from a Sorento with the 2.0L turbo, which has quite a bit more power, but honestly don't find the Forester THAT much slower (I'm sure it is slower, but not like its dangerous or anything). I'm sure passing at highway speeds is more noticeable, but just plan accordingly. Around town though, it's pretty zippy. Unfortunately, I think driving all the AMG and Hellcat vehicles skews your opinion on regular vehicles. No one is buying a Crosstrek to set track times or skid pad numbers. It's a commuter car. It's plenty of power for that application.
People are so used to cars that hit 60 in 7 seconds that they forget 10 is still plenty quick for commuting. Flooring the gas pedal to get onto the interstate isn't the brush with death that it used to be like in the 1980s. Some perspective: my Honda HR-V has 50 more horsepower and hits 60MPH up to eight seconds FASTER than a base Camaro from the 80s.
subaru try not to throw cvt into every single one of their cars challenge (impossible)
Completely agreed. And if you find the Forester 2.5L to be fine, then the Crosstrek 2.5L (which would be 200+ lbs lighter with the same power) can't be that slow...
Naw it’s just slow for quick decision passing moves around trucks and stuff
@@DarthChewie Not trying to complain here but, the new Legacy GT would've been so much better off if it had a manual or at least a traditional auto & the 3.6R, would be hell lot faster with it.
Smart build by Subaru. The truth is, the majority of people do not know the difference between a CVT and a traditional automatic. They also don't care about horsepower and torque haha. They like the Crosstrek....I would not choose it but it makes sense to build it like crazy.
I agree (especially now that CVTs are more common), but if Subaru is going to position themselves as an off-roadier, rugged brand, why choose a transmission type known for being unreliable and delicate?
It does what I ordered a loaded Limited in mid 2021 to do most ..... get damn good gas mileage.
Doubles what my Toyota 4 Runner Limited does on the highway in mpg.
It's not the speediest thing, but that's why you can have more than 1 vehicle in your stable. And 2's even better.
I thought I didn't care about horsepower and torque until I had a Fiat as a rental. Trying to merge onto the highway knowing your foot is planted through the floorboard and the car not getting up to speed is actually pretty terrifying
@@AlphaZero1 Something like this Crosstrek 180 something HP engine works fine for highway merging. Car reviewers expect Tesla acceleration or something, or they're the type to wait til the last 50 feet of the onramp to try to accelerate.
@@garzdiva Exactly. My vehicle is larger than this but has about the same horsepower. (Santa Fe awd). I've yet to encounter an on-ramp where I can't merge at the same speed as traffic. Even towing a teardrop camper it'll get to at least the speed limit.
Had one of these as a rental and actually loved it. Drove like a car and in normal driving, I never noticed the CVT.
Yep. Reviewers and enthusiasts moan about CVTs, but the reality is they're not bad for the average driver. Majority of owners don't even know what a CVT or torque converter is.
You should check out the outback, I loved driving an older one over my dad’s current gen Rav4 which was always shifting and has a lot of wind noise.
Thank you for spreading sense about winter tires and all wheel drive!!!
Depends on where you live. If you only get snow 1-2/year, all-seasons+AWD should suffice.
Subaru needs to make a turbo Crosstrek/ Crosstrek WRX. It would be a "all you would ever need" type of car and something that I would trade in my GR86 for
Still gonna be paired to that CVT 🥲
I always wished they made a Crosstek with the power train from the 2016 WRX...
2.5L turbo with 6 speed manual would be awesome
I think they just need to out in the BRZ motor with a 6 speed and slightly tune the motor for a better power band.
rip the head gasket if there's a truho
Or bring the Levorg to NA
That Blink 182 reference to the horsepower was great. All I have to say is "WHERE ARE YEWW? MY 8 SPEED AUTO"
People buy these because you can confidently go places and see things, except for lane passing… I would get one as a weekend adventure vehicle. Definitely get the sport with the larger engine!
The 2.5 isnt that bad. I have it in my impreza RS. Its no sports car but its actually quicker than the mazda 3 it replaced.
I got to take one of these on vacation recently, and I LOVED it. I didn’t understand the Subaru cult before, but I really do now. It’s just so darn practical and useful… and comfortable… and easy to live with… and pretty good looking… etc. Seriously impressed with this little thing. Love your take on it. Always fun to see how other channels react. Great work as always 👍🏻
1000% I test drove one last week and order myself a Sport in Magnetite Grey. Loved the vehicle and can’t wait for it to come in!
any vehicle that is this slow is not practical. Cars like this should cost 12k
@@robotbro7187 who wants to make a bet this guy is 16 years old. Lol.
@@shawnriv9 Honestly im so sick of toy-ised daily drivers, I have been thinking about getting one of these and get a full on track weapon that i drive 5 days a year. How's your treating you?
@@HaichuanYu-nj1ls absolutely been loving it so far. I 100% recommend it the Sport version.
Yuri: I tried that in Prowler and scratched it up bumper after you told me I’ll make it.
Jacob: I remember that and it was awesome! 😂
True friendship!
The blink-182 reference though hahaha
No 182 hp is berry past power
I got the 2024 Subaru crosstrek sport and I really like it. It’s enough horsepower. Perfect daily driver for me and my needs. I believe the next redesign in 5 years will get the hybrid not the turbo.
What kind of real world MPG are you getting with it? I had really liked the Wilderness, but after looking at the Subaru site, the Sport is looking more attractive.
7.8 seconds to 60mph is not slow. They have been spoiled by high powered sports cars and electric vehicles. It’s plenty of power for what it is.
Sorry that's completely anemic out of a 2.5L 4cyl in 2023. Like embarassingly bad.
@@greatcolor its not. Mazda's 2.5L 4 cylinder makes 186hp. Back in 1995 these kind of cars were making 90hp.
@@greatcolorNah. People think its slower because of the cvt. Its actually one of the faster vehicles 0-60 in its price class. Under 8 seconds is impressive for a sub 30k car. Be realistic. This isnt a performance car and its not trying to be.
V6 Altimas in early 2000s were like...7 seconds to 60, and that was fast. Sure, you can do more things with more power, but you can load this up for a road trip, be even slower, yet still navigate 98% of roads safely and at posted speed limits
@@deansmits006 Thats a v6. How much does a v6 altima cost now? Lets not compare old junk to a brand new vehicle.
appreciate yall still review "normal people" cars. I do miss the box test though...
I'm a lot boy at a popular Subaru dealer in cold upstate New York.. and let's say we haven't had to order Solterra's in almost half of a year. Nobody wants them! Also yes, we do indeed have heated steering wheels in the Crosstrek. I at first was pressing the damn button for a few minutes trying to figure out how it even indicates that it's on! The hell. Laughed hard when you guys pointed that out!
It’s even dimmer in our upcoming Subaru reviews
🙄 of course
The Crosstrek does not have a heated steering wheel in the states. I also live in NY and I can’t option even a limited with a heated steering wheel on the Crosstrek…
I will say these are great first cars. Used of course because they aren’t cheap. They’re slow and safe. They look kinda sporty and cool. They have the AWD to makeup for your kids lack of driver skill in shitty weather. Crosstreks have been proven to be reliable in the long term. I think even with them being 3-5 years old , they don’t look old and outdated.
Except if your kids like cars
@@musicman6887 I’m a big enthusiast and always have been. Would’ve loved a cross trek for my first car.
@@jpf1978 Depends on the model and the year. My parents drive a 2008 Subaru Outback--they've put like 200k miles on the thing, and have barely had any issues. I don't even think they change the oil regularly. There are definitely Subarus that have issues, but a lot of them are actually pretty well-made.
@@jpf1978eh not really. Not at all actually. Plenty of old high mileage subarus going strong right now. Yes even with a cvt. And to be clear I'm talking about regular people, driving normally. Not car enthusiasts with clapped out vehicles, constantly thrashing them
@jpf1978 just admit you don't know what you're talking about lol
Traded in my WRX for a new 22 Crosstrek and I really never have a power issue. I used to get stuck in my WRX every winter, but this past winter I never had an issue. Also first non manual car for me and I have no issues with the CVT, overall I'm very happy, it got me through 1.5-2 feet of snow this past winter
Hope you're ready to change that cvt fluid out often if you believe it's life time than you in for a hell of ride 😂
@@cormaro13have to bring your Subaru in for routine maintenance to the dealer at whatever cost. My legacy’s CVT died at 105,000 mi (10yrs,3mo). Subaru basically told me their vehicles aren’t made to last more than 100k and you’re lucky if they do
@@cormaro13 every 30 000 miles is often?
@lexchan4 yea every 30 to 40k mileage is recommended, it'll be black already lol
@andrewh3177 I didn't go with subaru for a reason , my new mazdas have been great and trouble free
But you can also do it at home if u got the tools
I don't mind the CVT. It's a little jerky at low speeds, and I wish it would never fake shift again... BUT I just got 37mpg on my last tank of fuel. Pretty good considering the AWD capabilities and no hybrid.
Yeah I have a three day old Outback and its going to take some time getting use to, it seems confused as I approach a red light lol
this is 6.3L/100km for all the normal people out there
To me, subarus have some of the best cvts, regardless
I have the 2019 model and the CVT is fine and the paddle shifters work great in "shifting" on the highway and for engine braking in bad weather. The shifters pep up the sleepy acceleration when in Drive mode (not Manual mode), and I gotta say it does make a difference by you adjusting when the "gear" switches. Most who criticize don't use the shifters but say they're useless. They just don't get it. If you want an actual 6 or 7 speed manual that sounds real and performs, try to find one used or pay for one of the few remaining new models out there that have them. This isn't your car if that's what you want.
Oh and I just got 37mpg after my road trip this past weekend. Thanks CVT.
I'm 73 and i absolutely love my cross-trek wilderness version. I traded a jeep wrangler and my Kawasaki in order to buy the crosstrex and have not regretted my decision
I know it’s slow but as an owner of a 2022 with the 2.0 we don’t notice or care because “it’s fine” pulling out into traffic and getting up to speed - which is what driving is 90% of the time. Also, you guys could probably gain 2/10 of a mph if you did the 0-60 as a single driver. Just saying.
It’s not slow, especially given that it wasn’t designed to be a high performance car.
The lack of power is pretty unfortunate by todays standards, even a little bit more would make a big difference cause its not offensively bad
I just bought a 2024 crosstrek and I came from a 2017 STI. Honestly it’s such a better car for my needs. It’s a car I want to keep forever
I got a 2023 WRX in May, and traded an Audi Q5 for a 2024 Crosstrek in June to get rid of that car payment. I honestly love the Crosstrek, it's a great practical companion to the fun WRX. And much more comfortable on toad trips!
@@aristhecargayandavgeekhat crosstrek is not even 1% the car of a Q5 nonetheless a WRX.
@@07Lightlessand what was the point of your comment? They are clearly happy with their decision.
I just bought a 2024 Premium model, the power doesn’t bother me bc I’m coming from a Hyundai accent. if’s super comfortable and quite, I’m in love hope to keep it forever
I just got mine and I honestly love it. I got the sport so it has the 2.5l but it doesn’t feel really slow driving and the gas mileage is incredible
Exactly, the car does well what it is supposed to do and it has excellent fuel efficiency. The stuff the reviewers were chirping on made zero sense and was a total waste of time.
I prefer the Canadian version without the silly yellow eyebrow and side stripe. One thing I don't get about the Crosstrek is that it's just too small inside to use as a camping vehicle. It is however and great surefooted daily that gives you a feel of confidence in rain especially. What do you think of having a CVT for mild off-road stuff? I always thought they should have kept a real transmission for the Wilderness models. I've been mildly shopping and looking at the Forester Wilderness. Hard to get by the prices right now though.
They just need to make $30k cars that have a *little* bit more power. Like 200hp min. The problem with every “affordable” 2023 car is its painfully slow and if you get one with a nice engine you’re all of a sudden up at $50k+. We can have $30k cars with decent engines, it’s not impossible, someone just needs to do it
The price increase is insane. You used to be able to get a premium with leather wheel for 26k
Test drove the 2.0L - Liked it and didn't notice any issues with the cvt. Put a deposit on a 2.5L - I don't care about high performance, so I'm hoping 2.5L is good enough performance. I currently drive a 2.0L Tucson, so hoping Onyx will be a little more peppy..
For me the value for money is good. Nice interior (love the large screen), seats are comfy (prefer cloth to leather), iSight works great, and it supposedly has good reliability.
I just bought a red 2022 WRX. When they first came out, I absolutely hated the plastic fenders. However, they also grew on me. I love it now
I don't mind the fenders at all. We were talking about this on a Zoom call with my car group (yes, we're nerds). I think that after all the bellyaching about the design changes, the VB will be considered a classic. As another guy said, "it's not a better WRX, but it is a better car".
@@aristhecargayandavgeek I had a 2015, and enjoyed it for a few years, but my wife at the time didn't know how to drive stick so I sold it and got a Forester. Well, I'm no longer with said wife, so now I am back to manual which brings me so much more passion and joy
Prison garb kinda grows on you too after 10 years or so too from what I have heard. Does not mean it actually " good"
@@winstonwolff Dude is comparing a prison uniform to contrasting plastic on car fenders. Just say you don't like it.
I'm glad I bought a 21 the 22 & 23 looks ugly AF!
0:52 lol nice cut to what I’m assuming is a Blink182 concert
I am a 5-door hatch guy and like most people will not be taking my vehicle off-road but want a vehicle that works well for all season travel/road trips: 2023 Golf GTI S - DSG - $32,820 or 2024 Crosstrek Sport - $32,210. Open to either car but concerned about the HP/noise from the Crosstrek drivetrain.
GTI if you can deal with the terrible infotainment
11:40-11:55..... absolute W editing
Ms. Nazaré.
I used to have a 2019 Crosstrek. I put some 15” Method wheels and BFG KO2s on it and it looked pretty sweet.
I am planning on purchasing the 2024 Crosstrek in 3 months time. So excited! Everyone tells me Subarus are great cars.
has more power than my 2019 outback now haha. 160hp goes a long way on these cars. Even with A/T tires I get good fuel milage...as long as its not in LA 405 traffic. I get around 24mpg on my work commute. One of my best MPGs was a 400mile rountrip with 35mpg. To pass cars you need to be going 10+ mph than the other car and be flooring it 10 seconds before you need to pass xD
Got a base model 2022 Crosstrek with a manual transmission cause Subaru was getting rid of the manual transmission and I'm glad I did. There is nothing about the new Crosstrek I feel I'm missing out on. No manual, a dumb infotainment, worse looks. That all being said, the Crosstrek is still a great car that I would gladly recommend to people, I just personally like the previous gen better.
Have a ‘21 with the 2.5 liter still a little slow but I use it more from off-roading. Put the bigger tires and it’s fun and super reliable!
I think the only thing the crosstrek needs are rear vents. Will make this car so much more comfortable and desirable. Damn shame Subaru always cheap out on things
Absolutely. This was the deal breaker for me when shopping for a car a couple of years ago. It's child abuse to expect your kids to spend the summer back their with no airflow.
Been Daily-ing the 24' Crosstrek for about 3 months. First off, love the little thing. Parking lot wizard. Small enough for tight spots, tall enough for worry free curbs. Gets me anywhere and the back stays down to use as a cargo bed. Jakubs comment about the heated steering wheel light had me chuckling as I am 6'3 and thought I had a defective wheel. Although there is ample room for me. Love the drive assist for highways. Another super functional model from Subaru.
Did the Subaru thing and almost bought one, but much to the dissatisfaction of the dealer I said I want a night to think on it, so they made me an appointment for the next afternoon. The next day I thought I should check out the Honda's since I've had a couple Hondas. I ended up buying a CRV Hybrid Sport and loving it. I really tried Subaru but all the articles online an even talking to Subaru owners it's always "we love our Subaru, but it.......".
New Hondas are nothing like the old ones. I have an 05 CRV and would never buy a new one as I have friends who have had a lot of issues with theirs. Im doing the opposite and getting a Subaru as I generally dont hear many problems from their owners.
Get some new friends I've had four Honda since 1998 three of them CRV's and each one is better than the last. Maybe Honda just like me.
The eyesight is great u til you get a rock chip and if you don’t fix it within 24hrs ur chip will turn into a crack easily with Subarus and a new windshield is 3k because they have to recalibrate those eyes 👀
Also, since this is a TrueCar sponsored video, hopefully someone at TrueCar sees this. Your website keeps listing previously totaled vehicles as "clean". That's not okay. I have to regularly check the VIN numbers on those listings to make sure I don't get screwed. Fix it.
When I had my driver's permit my dad was out of town and we called him and he said it was okay if I drove with my mom to Chipotle in the prowler. When I pulled up in the parking spot I 100% scraped the s*** out of that front end. The front end of the prowler is so long
I saw this vehicle on the road a few days ago (noticed the new taillights) and I knew that a review was coming up! 🙃
The Subaru 2.5 boxer engine has several common issues, including12345:
Fragile head gaskets that can cause engine failure
Oil and coolant mixing together
Rod bearings breaking
Oil leaks and filter clogs
Oil starvation
Valve cover leaks
Broken piston rings
Misfiring
BUT it get a reliability score of 99 / 100 ??
Maybe use Amsoil Oil and Militec -1 anti friction for heat.
Would not trade my Element in for this, but it's the perfect size for city parking and looks pretty good. But MAN is it slow
No it isnt compared to its competition
A Subaru Crosstrek with the 2.5 liter engine will suck the headlights out of a Honda Element with its acceleration.
The Sport/Limited do 0-60 in under 8 seconds, 2+ seconds faster than the Element. Buy a WRX or Outback XT if you want speed.
If the bar for this car is smoking an element I think we need to raise our expectations
@@jngobngo Why is everyone caught up with 0-60 and acceleration? It's a grocery getter, commuter crossover. Not a sports car. It's not like it's slow for what it is either. You can't expect 0-60 in 3 or 4 seconds out of a $30k lifted hatchback.
Subaru FINALLY just let the CVT do what it was designed to do instead of giving us fake "gears". I want the most from the engine if I'm forced to use an automatic.
Juri, I got a Gardena 32121 nozzel, and it's already leaking my first year of use. Take care of that for me 😂
I hate that giant touch screen which is why I skipped the crosstrek when looking for a new car altogether. Bought an older Lexus instead
just tradied my 2022 Manual for a new 2024 .... first of all its way more quiter ..... it also is much more smother .... the seat sits a tad higher .... it socks up the bumps but it doesn't handle as well on twisty roads .... the info system works better then the 22 .... overall Happy with the improvements ....!
Regarding the trim colour comment, all Crossteks in Canada will come from Japan, except for the upcoming Wilderness trim (which will come from the Indiana plant in the USA). For Americans, lower trims with the 2.0L engines will come from Japan, but all 2.5L equipped models will be made in USA (Indiana plant).
The all new snoozaru crossbland, coming to a left lane near you!
0:52 why was there a random clip of a Blink 182 concert in there? I literally just saw them last Sunday in Nashville and knew what it was RIGHT AWAY so I had to comment!
I’ve owned 2 1st gen crosstreks. Really loved everything about them except for merging onto highway speeds and passing on country roads. Always wished they released a more potent performance crosstrek.
They have…. There is a 2L and a 2.5L faster engine.
Love my plasma yellow crosstrek sport
I recently picked up a 2012 Impreza 5mt as a winter beater to keep my Miata clean. I love it even though it’s super slow and has a mushy gearbox. I’m gonna get a 2023 6mt in a few years.
I actually liked the 2012 so much that I sold my Miata and it to pay for a 2023 5mt Impreza. I got lucky and found one with only 945 miles.
FOGLIGHT COVERS!!! I want them😂😂😂💀
As an American, I agree the light for the heated steering wheel is not bright enough. It’s the same on my 2019 Outback.
I won’t trade my 2019. I prefer manual transmission and a cd player.
The 2024 have neither 👎
We have two 2021 Crosstrek Outdoor and plan on keeping them a long time
Every Subaru is painfully slow. I say this as a 2020 Forester Sport owner. Dumping it for a Model Y Performance soon and can’t wait.
If I had to buy a Crosstrek then I'm with Yuri on this; I'm getting the previous gen in orange with a 6-speed. That being said, I can't imagine myself ever buying a Crosstrek over a Civic. You can get it in a hatch with a 6-speed if you want cargo space or, since we also have a truck and I don't need a hatch, I'd just get the Si and call it a day.
Unless you lived somewhere that got snow half the year. Civics are great cars, but they're absolutely useless in any amount of snow. This is where the subaru will shine. But I agree with you to a point. If I lived somewhere that got no snow, a subaru wouldn't even be on my radar.
@@delaneyschafer2110 I daily a 2014 Civic EX 5MT in the Southern Ontario/Great Lakes snowbelt and it never struggles to handle the snow we get, same for my 2WD truck. I find as long as you put a good set of winter tires, you're good to handle pretty much anything in any vehicle.
I'm curious about the long term reliability of that cvt. As a daily driver, I wouldn't mind one but that's the only thing that's turning me away from subaru
subaru has become a soccer mom brand
It doesn't matter
A zem/zer brand
Sad but true
Subaru has always produced boring vehicles, save the WRX. This isn't new.
What about the twins?
I own a 2022 Outdoor vehicle equipped with a 2.5L engine, and I have often contemplated the perception of its lack of speed. While it does not boast impressive acceleration, it remains on par with other vehicles within its price range. Notably, my father-in-law's Escape and sister-in-law's Mazda CX-30, both possessing comparable horsepower and acceleration, affirm this observation. It is plausible that reviewers frequently evaluate turbocharged versions of small SVUs, which could explain the disparities in perceptions. In comparison to my other vehicle, the Grand Caravan, I find the Crosstrek to be notably swifter and more suitable for highway driving.
Speaking of catching you bumper on parking curbs, i remember working as a service advisor at a VW/Hyundai dealer. The 2013/14 Elantra would so easily catch its front skidplate on parking curbs, and would rip off when backing out. You think you could just screw on a new plate, but the attachment points were on the radiator support! It was a $1200 fix! The redesigned the skidolate to just slide off curbs after a few years. But good times
2017 Forester heated steering wheel indicator light is the same way. You can barely tell that it's on by the light but once it heats up you'll know for sure
Man, that CVT is sad sounding
Huge problem in this video: not every car with AWD if full time AWD. There’s a huge difference. All Subarus are full time AWD
No there not. My new 2024 transfers more power to the front wheels on the road to save gas 😂. It's supposed to recognize your in the "dirt" and equally distribute the power. This thing is RIDICULOUS and it drives like my old Honda Civic. THEY DESTROYED THE CROSSTREK
got the ‘24 Limited a few weeks ago. fuckin love it. all the CVT haters hating for no reason, have never drove a CVT
150,000+ units sold in 2022. Wildness uses liquid cooled CVT to tow 3500lbs.
I love my new sport, it’s more than enough to pass on a two lane. It has some get up and go, I find I am speeding because it drives so smooth. It feels great, quiet cabin, and handles really well.
People in these comments are crazy.
The Sport can sneak up on you if you don’t watch the speedometer. I found myself cruising at over 80 mph on regular basis and have on occasion get up to almost 100 mph without much effort.
I hate my new 2024
@@johnc3473 why so? I love mine it’s awesome. Switch to sport and it really goes, even without it goes but clearly takes its time a bit more.
Love its look and style, love wireless charging, love remote start via app, love the winter package, love backup cam. It’s just been a pleasure to drive so far.
used crosstreks still 22k$? thats a lot!
I did what Yuri would do. 2020 6MT, and I love it.
"That CVT is singing" lol Nice Blink 182 splice
Man they look so dope, I just wish they had a manual option still
the CVT is a major deal killer, these transmissions have a high failure rate and are expensive to repair.
Having paddle shifters on a CVT vehicle is like going to bed alone naked and wearing a condom.
Just bought a used low mile Manual crosstrek. New one looks like a dog. Cvt only is lame. Last 3 manual cars I’ve had all made it over 300k miles without any failures.
What would I buy? Mazda CX-30. Very similar but with a drop dead gorgeous interior, pretty good easy to use tech, and that Ferrari Purosangue exterior, bellisimo! Throw in the turbo edition and you get hot hatch acceleration, and boom, best CUV in its class. But I like the Subaru for the money, especially used, lol!
Cx30s are small inside.
Nah the seltos is best in class. The cx30 is tiny and feels like a cave inside. Plus the plastic body cladding ruins its looks.
@@RRLV434have you ever seen a seltos? Definetly isn’t prettier
Eclipse cross is cheaper with a better awd system and 10 yr 100k mile warranty. Also a turbo motor which is standard
“It’s not bad, it just like exists” Suabaru may want to use that line in their advertising campaign 😂
Jake always has the good watches. Steel Casioak?! God tier class! I’m rocking the Ti square today. Cheers and keep up the great work!
Thanks! Ti 🔥🔥🔥
My 2016 in Hyper Blue with the two tone wheels is a great daily. I have been averaging 33-34 mpg to work, its pretty comfy, has plenty of room and utility. My only complaints are that it wants to fake up shift way too soon into fake second gear when you don’t give it enough throttle and it feels slow to me. I’m also used to cars with 375-500hp so I’m not a good gauge of what the average person thinks is slow.
I managed to get the last ‘23 6 speed manual. Unless Subaru brings back manuals this will be our last Subaru
I love that car. I find they did a great job especially for Quebec. I tell all my friends to get it when they’re looking for a small compact suv.
Just got into an accident with the 2014 Forester. Insurance totalled it. With this crazy used car market , I have no choice but to get a new 2024 Crosstrek. J'ai ben hate a l'hiver la. hahhahaha
Subaru on a mission to make every model lame. Toyota picking up the slack and making everything cool.
The Crosstrek is pretty cool, great in the snow (w/snow tires). My only two gripes: 1. no rear seat ventilation 2. needs a minmum of 228HP. I live in elevation, power is a must. Plus folks in Colorado drive, well, for those that live here, you know.
For me, since the 99 WRX Sti, there's been nothing desirable from Subaru. Even the Evos have become meh.
Wait till our 2.5RS review…to be disappointed again
@@TheStraightPipes 😔
Ngl i kinda fw the foresters but you’re completely right
Not even the GD wrxs? Those I think kept the philosophy of the generation before
I think they peaked with the 2004-2005 STi but just my opinion
Owning a full size truck, we have our cargo hauling needs met. We use our 2013 Crosstrek for any trips to the city, easiest to park and if the 4 wheeler ever breaks down, the Crosstrek is nimble enough to go in and get it out. I will be looking at the Wilderness edition with even higher ground clearance, scheduled to be released later this year.
I’d buy one in a heartbeat ☝🏾 but that CVT is definitely a no go 🙅🏽♂️. I wish manufactures would just stop 🛑 it with those damn transmissions. Nissan Honda and Toyota 😑 I’m talking about you too.
I just bought mine 1 week ago, 2024 Subaru Premium and am liking it so far (kinda obvious if not I wouldn’t have bought it) no complaints yet. The speed is enough with the 2.0 engine. Like a lot of comments state, you’re not buying this to speed in it. Neither are you getting it to go rock climbing. It’s a subí :) enjoy for what it is. Video of mine on my page
Outside of sea level this thing is borderline unsafe. 182hp for what, 4500lb vehicle? Insane. In Alberta we're at 3500 fit so roughly 25% down on power. This thing needs a turbo.
*NNYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR*
"Oooooh that CVT is singing!"
Stopping distances are shorter and handling characteristics are better with all-season tires compared to 'winter tires' at ALL winter temperatures on wet or dry pavement (i.e. cleared of snow). There are two factors regarding this consideration: 1) the composition of the rubber; and 2) the tread design.
Winter tires have an 'open' tread design which produces better traction on 'loose' or unconsolidated surfaces e.g. sand, mud, snow. However, this open tread design necessarily results in reduced rubber/road contact surface. This second factor is the overwhelming consideration for the longer stopping distances of snow tires on cold, wet or dry, pavement i.e. in spite of the greater stickiness of winter tires.
In Southern Ontario, the vast, vast majority of winter driving is on cold, cleared road surfaces. Much of this driving is at highway speeds, where stopping and handling are most important.
Snow tires may be warranted when required to drive on 'deep' snow covered roads where traction is the prime requirement. (Accordingly, 'snow' tires have been rebranded as 'winter' tires - the reality is the opposite for most people. That is, the safest tires for winter use in Southern Ontario for most drivers are all-season tires - not 'snow/winter' tires).
Look at the test results to substantiate this above finding. (Such results are available). Or otherwise, can you provide ANY test results from any source that contradicts the above understanding?
The main issue I currently have about the Subarus out now...that ugly matte plastic... really wish they would just make it a option at least, or do a better design.