The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is Still A Crosstrek, Just A Slightly Better One | MotorWeek Road Test
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- You could look at the Crosstrek as Subaru's tough little do-it-all crossover, or simple as a beefed up Impreza hatchback. Regardless, the Crosstrek has been wildly successful. Well, an all-new Subaru Impreza has just hit the streets so it looks like it's time for us to get jacked up with an equally new Crosstrek! #Subaru #Crosstrek #SubaruCrosstrek
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John, congratulations for 50 years in television & automotive Journalism excellence!
Congratulations John on your 50 years of television. I've followed you since I was 5 years old. I'm 55 years old. Keep up the great work!!
Can't tell you how wonderful it was to see you doing this review. Been watching you for over 30 years.
The 0-60 stat is completely overrated and irrelevant for how 99.9% people drive cars.
Yeah it only matters to the kids that what to play fast and furious, most adults don’t really care anymore about off the line, been there done that
You never drive a spec sheet………an irrelevant measure.
It’s still a measure that allows one to know how fast a vehicle can accelerate vs the competition.
Congratulations to John Davis on 50 years of Automotive journalism. Well deserved!👌😎👍 the show wouldn’t be the same without you!
There should no additional vehicle
safety measures that can be "added." Stop being so cheap, Subaru!
@Gimmethebutter they are cheap to
say that lane alerts are "available."
Who wants a partial safety system?
Those analog gauges look great!
LOL! The 0-60 video looks like SLO-MO! Went down to look at the '24'Limited and was disappointed that the center console intrudes on my knee/ leg. Why do manufacturers not take into account for this? There was absolutely no reason for the console to be that far in, the transmission well was no where near there and if they took away 2 inches to accommodate people's leg it would have not made any difference to the storage area. BTW I’m only 5'8. UGH! 😕
Almost the exact same performance numbers as the 1990 Chevy Lumina that I just watched on your retro reviews! Very sad, Subaru. Very sad.
I think teaming up with Toyota is a bad thing for Subaru. Toyota has a bad influence on Subaru.
This was at the top of our shopping list, until the '24 redesign that axed the manual transmission and replaced the HVAC controls with a touch screen. I don't mind tech, but that huge screen takes away all the interior personality. LOVE that it still has mostly analog gauges though!
Working at a Subaru dealership, I'm shocked by how many people are buying this 2.0 engine. It's molasses slow. The rest of the car though is an excellent all-around package.
I have a 17 Impreza sport with the same engine. It’s most noticeable trying to get up to speed on the freeway. Very slow
Is the 2.5 any better? I’m considering getting the sport just for that reason
@@bulgarianb3ast the 2.5 has 30 more hp so yeah I’m guessing it has more life. 182 hp as opposed to 152 for the 2.0
@@Jewishkowboy seems like a tiny difference
@@bulgarianb3ast I don’t know if I would call 30 hp a tiny difference. I would think it would be noticeable
Amazing vehicle. People complain on its lack of power or cvt….I’ll stick with Subaru. If I want something faster I’ll look at a different model. If I need something that is engineered well, off road ready, reliable, safe, fun and can get through most anything….no not Honda…no not Toyota…..Subaru is my choice, as it is with others that are intelligent to nab this beauty
The interior and the diving dynamics are my highlights.
Especially that 0 to 60 time.
Good job, John!
People love to hate CVTs but I am starting to feel they are an improvement over the extremely busy 8 and 10 speed transmissions popular in so many cars today. The 8 speed in my car is very annoying.
Still can't beat the 6-speed manual in my 2023.
NO CLUTCH, NO SALE!
I agree a good CVT is much better then these new gear hunting 8 and 10 speed transmissions!
@@jerrodmatthew _Good_ and _CVT_ are two terms that should never be spoken in the same breath.
I had a rental Mazda and the gear changes annoyed me. It was constantly jerking through it’s sad 6 gears. Everyone hates on CVTs, but they are smooth and quiet. Other than a freeway merge which only last 3 seconds I don’t see why people hate them.
@@xzimxzim I bought the six-speed manual Crosstrek. I need the exercise.
So just bought a brand new sport model, paid just under 20 k for it, yes 20 k. 11 k below MSRP, had some hail damage on the roof an some on the hood, I figured it was just to good a deal to pass up. Had to pay cash for it, but that's ok, it just an extra vehicle.
I like these but I hate all the fn technology in cars now. I’m still holding onto my old escape and don’t know what I’m going to do when it’s done
Not a fan of jamming more and more climate/media functions into the touchscreen, in fact I hate this trend.
it's just cheaper than actual knobs and buttons. The on/off is via touch screen but it has a consistent spot at the bottom of most of the screens, however, it has physical dual climate heating/cooling, seat warmers and defroster buttons.
Thank goodness, Subaru brought the temp gauge back (in all trims, I don't know).
Also for a safety conscious branding, the new Crosstrek has not improved braking distance, compared to my own previous gen 2020 Impreza. Yes, comparing two different cars but I would have thought that a new generation model would see improvements in braking, yet seems like they used the very similar setup from the previous gen.
The Premium trim level looks like the best value.
Spring for the sport and the 2.5. It's worth it
@@moejr1974 I agree. I would not buy the car with the 2.0L.
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Hello,
I have a Subaro XV 2019, now with 90.000 km.
I have glocked injectors and my dealer is saying they cannot be cleaned for model 2019, they need full replacement, which will cost around 1500usd. Is it normal? Thanks.
Holy too many buttons on the steering wheel, Batman.
They are very specific to one set of functions- one side is cruise control based and the other phone/radio based. Not hard to use, or remember
I bought it for the AWD. Otherwise not much reason to buy other than good resale value and functionality.
Toyota’s Hybrid technology can’t come soon enough to Subaru.
Once this has a true hybrid version with better power and efficiency while maintaining a value price, this will be a knockout in the market!
I’m truly looking forward to the next redesigned 2025 Forester and Outback models that are rumored to finally have a hybrid version using Toyota Hybrid tech.
👏👏👏. 👍👍👍
That hybrid stuff adds to the cost of the car and the payback periods are very long, it also limits the life of the vehicle when those systems age out and replacement parts become hard to find. I am waiting over a month for an OEM wheel for my 10 year old civic.
31 mpg on MW's testing is pretty good. Especially for a crossover.
The last crosstrek hybrid as in the expensive side for this model, almost 40k USD. I’d suspect future Subaru hybrids to be as expensive.
Should I wear a helmet too if I buy one?
Safety wear for getting in and out of the car. OSHA approved, I would think! No bumping the head :))
That’s almost dangerously slow now.
It’s not that bad. Most reviews have 0-60 in just over 8 seconds.
@@frankpoperowitzmusic A lot of people use horsepower as a crutch for their poor judgement and driving skills. Sad !
What are you talking about?
@@martinr8278 do you really not know?
Seems like a nice car and fairly spacious for its size but good grief 10.5 seconds to 60 is like a 1980s car!
It lacks power between gear shifts I’d say around 3rd or 4th , driving the outback and forester there’s staggering difference in smoothness one topping the other, this is a my-first-car, even till-it-breaks kind of car. its a pretty cramped as for practicality over torrential circumstances it is definitely above standard 👍 but not as smooth as you’d want it to be, it needs a turbo but can become a hazard if tuned too fast because of the ride hide-to-weight, to put it simply they made the safer choice.
what?
10.5 seconds to 60 spells trouble for quick passes and merging. I was able to make dinner and get workout in by the time this Suby finished the 1/4 mile! ;)
Most reviews have the 0-60 in 8 seconds. This guy must be way up in the mountains or something.
@@frankpoperowitzmusic There are two different engine options. The 2.5L in the Sport, LTD and Wilderness is the one to get.
There are two different engine options. The 2.5L in the Sport, LTD and Wilderness is the one to get and get the 0 to 60 into the 8s.
@@frankpoperowitzmusic No, that is for the 2.5 LT engine. Most stats indicate between 9 and 9.5 sec, and yes not 10.5 sec. In the real world, the 2.5 will have more punch for passing and getting on the freeway, once can assume. Alas, I once owned an Olds 98 Regency of 1987 vintage, with 150hp out of a 3.8V6, which was 11.6 sec. for the 0-60 in a luxury car. Also had much slower cars, and I lived through it. I will say since people are zipping along pretty darn fast these days on the freeway, go with the 2.5 LT engine.
!!! : UPDATE, just found out about TCV issues on 2.5 -- stay with 2.0 for now..
@@lorenschwiderski well i got my first speeding ticket with my crosstrek so its possible
0-60 mph in 10.5 sec ... even Joe Biden's farts travel faster than that
We need a Turbo Crosstrek/Crosstrek WRX or at the very least a competent Crosstrek Hybrid (not plug in) that gets 200 HP and 45 MPG
I thinks it’s on the way soon
Sadly, a stick shift is gone; CVTs are a no-go in anything. Crosstrek now occupies the slot where the Outback was.
lacks a turbo or manual
It's not a performance car, nor ever meant to be.
Engine is straight from 90’s
Subaru engineer or do you work directly as a Subaru mechanic?
Official Subaru dealer in Eastern Europe, Baltics. More questions?@@martinr8278
I drove one and literally thought the I was driving a car from the Regan administration . Subaru has a way keeping slow drivers as their number one customer
Not having an electric version of this with 200hp and 200lbs of torque is just leaving money on the table. I’m not going to suffer with that CVT and tiny power plant as the car becomes slightly heavier over time.
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee LOL well dude, if you think the CVT is defensible in some way rather than a sad attempt to add 2-3 mpg to the car, you go live that life. CVTs are miserable and are the specific reason I won’t buy another Subaru.
Having driven this vehicle this is an absolutely bonkers improvement over what Subaru was selling 2023 Model Years and prior so definitely proves out very quickly but don't mistake this for the entry level Impreza which used to be a great car but definitely is not anymore. The rest of the Subaru lineup is now officially great tho...epsecially their full size SUV which i think is going to be making some serious noise both now and going forward given how weak the competition is in that segment.
Having actually OWNED this vehicle, I'm not so cheerful. 2023 was "peak" Crosstrek before the dreaded all-touch screen now runs everything.
Over 10 seconds to 60 mph 😢
I can't stand how they replaced all the interior door handles from silver to black plastic....LIKE REALLY? (except limited), and same black plastic is on the even more expensive Wilderness. Idk why I find that cheapens the door card so much.
This reliable vehicle needs at least 220 hp.
Zero to 60 and the quarter mile is truly embarrassing and is a complete deal breaker for me. That’s too bad because it’s otherwise a pretty cool vehicle
The 2.5L should be standard, over 10 seconds 0-60 is pathetic
nice
Good thing it’s slow… that braking performance was disappointing compared to competitors like a CX-30 or Kona.
It's not better if you can no longer get it with a manual.
Boo hoo
Perfect vehicle if you’re a 5’7” person!!! 🤔🤷🏼♂️🤔🤷🏼♂️🤔
Lol, I'm 6'0" and 200 lbs ... with more than enough leg & headroom in the front seats or back.
It's actually got nearly the same front & rear seating and leg room as my Toyota 4 Runner Limited.
Getting the 2.5 liter is a MUST though, that 2.0 is as sluggish as my 1990 Volvo wagon was
Underpowered for what it is. Styling is just starting to look dated. Subaru hasn’t done anything revolutionary recently. Just lightly grooming what they already have
Are power levels kept low to preserve the CVT? Disappointing power/displacement ratings. Let us know when 3 pedals is an option again.
Doubtful considering the use a CVT in all their vehicles including heavier ones with more HP and torque. I think they are cutting costs on the engine to keep the price down.
@@Brian_Eugene_Lee CVT's are droney under load.
It looks like a catfish 😂 A lot of new cars look really silly, especially SUVs
It's slower than the last gen.
I fail to see improvements.
wish subaru would dump the stupid pancake motors...
Pass
More of the same
I think the exterior is extremely bland 🤷♂️
This is such a gen z car, kids dont know or care about mechanics if they only this car has a shitty engine shitty mpg and shitty transmission… hate these cars lol
@Gimmethebutter ok lol!
@CarGuyismakingagamebepatient. Boomer here. lol
Insightful…..better look at the ev brands then
@@martinr8278 lol hell no! Even worse over prices heavy and well yea cant go very far i like my weekend trips
God is rhis the most overrated car in the world or what?
What.