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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
Specs
Class: Subcompact Crossover
Colour: Geyser Blue
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 200
Actual-world gas economic system: 28.6 mpg
CG Report Card
Room and ComfortB
Energy and PerformanceB-
Match and FinishB
Gas EconomyB+
ValueB+
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and will not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup.
Huge & Tall Consolation
Huge GuyB
Tall GuyB
Huge & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Huge” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs182-horsepower, 2.5-liter
Engine Type4-cylinder
Transmission CVT Automated
Drive WheelsAWD
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimated gas economic system: 25/29/27 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gas sort: Common gasoline
Base worth: $32,195 (not together with $1345 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at car: Luxurious choice package deal ($2270)
Worth as examined: $35,810
Execs and Cons
The good: Critical foul-weather potential, snug cabin
The great: First rate gas economic system, upscale facilities
The not so good: Restricted rear-seat house
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 popularity for reliability, wonderful foul-weather functionality, and the promise of robust resale worth. By these metrics, we now have by no means been disillusioned.
The quirkiness of the Subaru “boxer” engine additionally appeals to automotive geeks and weirdos, this in a means that isn’t simply defined to people who don’t discover allure 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 in some way been poor in. I bristle at this notion.
Conceptually, I type of considered the Crosstrek because the “Wilderness” model of the compact Subaru Impreza, however, Wilderness takes issues up a notch…or two. For folk not within the know, the Wilderness trim stage elevates normal Subaru fashions when it comes to off-road prowess, and—and that is necessary—design depth. You’ll know a Wilderness mannequin once you see one.
That stated, my defensive perspective apart, there’s actual worth within the Wilderness trim stage, and little or no—save for a small fuel-economy hit, and any points you could have with the styling—draw back to its selecting.
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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 house even for large guys like me. The second-row is just a little tighter, particularly knee room when taller people occupy the entrance seats.
All that stated, the Crosstrek, in any trim stage, is refined sufficient for long-trip consolation, and simply quiet and clean using sufficient to make that journey enjoyable. For folk who not often 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 obligation, and solely feels overtaxed when requested to execute high-speed passing maneuvers. On the plus aspect, the engine sounds good in motion, at the very least to this editor’s ears. Some people would possibly 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 with out a surplus of energy, the editors of Shopper Information discover the Crosstrek a pleasure to have interaction.
Match and End: B
In higher trim ranges, the Crosstrek cabin seems to be, nicely, advantageous. It’s not that there’s something flawed with the Subaru, it’s simply that the majority the opposite autos on this class serve up nicer cabins—at the very least 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 strong, 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 reasonable climate.
Regardless, with normal AWD, a raised trip top, and a few off-road-oriented gear, we had been please to see our take a look at Crosstrek Wilderness return nearly 30 mpg. For that document, that quantity exceeds the EPA mixed estimate for this automotive of 27 mpg.
Worth: B+
Evaluate
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 allure to this automotive, and a rewarding sense of utility, that’s one thing greater than the sum of its components. We would increase our B+ worth score on decrease trim ranges of the Crosstrek, although at nearly $36,000, our take a look at automotive looks as if a fairly robust worth.
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