2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 2.5L 23CT7605

[@GeoffLawsonJR]

Tyson...got me all excited when I was watching your 23 crosstrek limited videos while I was waiting for mine to come in. Then I get mine...no heated steering wheel...no dual zone climate. Must be Canadian models only...not in the US. Also...handles are paint matched. Great videos...keep up the good work!

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Hey Geoff, thanks for the comment! I guess that they're Canadian only trim options, sorry to get you excited about the features!

[@madlucio70]

Love it Tyson! I actually just got my 2023 Crosstrek Limited PHEV and have been absolutely loving her! I did not actually realize that those hooks in the back were to help keep bags from tumbling! Thanks for the detailed overviews :)

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment! Glad that you're enjoying your Crosstrek! What sort of mileage do you get with the PHEV? We're not lucky enough to get those in Western Canada. Thanks for watching my videos!

[@madlucio70]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist I just finished breaking in the engine, and I am blown away with my driving results. In Montreal and Gatineau I literally do not use gas. Through regen breaking and 80% charge I can cover all traffic and daily driving on battery power. It is fantastic! On the highway, after break-in, I am getting between 5.5L/100km to 6.7L/100km if I choose to enable charge mode to get battery power by the time I reach my target city. I have a weekly 400km round-trip between Montréal and Gatineau. The Atkinson's cycle tuned boxer is really efficient. My old 2021 Crosstrek Outdoor, that I traded for my PHEV, was getting great mileage for gas only. However, my current PHEV is just fantastic for spewing out less carbon monoxide and getting far greater efficiency on the highway at 70 mph. Also, I have seen a lot of comments talking about sluggishness at highway speeds and fear of overtaking other vehicles. I have had no issues with this. Even taking off from the shoulder into 417 highway traffic is easy, especially with the initial electric motor torque! One more addition. I have a bike rack and two kayak racks always installed, which will add some wind resistance, and I am still getting the numbers above with an AWD vehicle. I am definitely impressed with this vehicle 😀

[@sonic-nn9pg]

🎉2.5 liter is butcher block, I cut pork chops with this limited and run with packs of other cvts off-road and awesome sauce on the side. A bit tangy priced for me though...

[@Deginga]

Tyson, you should definitely talk about The automatic high beam this car has as well with eyesight!

[@zeldapowers8094]

I love it! So glad I got this car 😊

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@tracilevi2345]

Hi! I just bought 2023 last week. This was so helpful. Thank you 🎉

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Glad my video could help you!

[@TheSkyline5467]

32% more horsepower, 100% less "total dog" - It's such a difference from the other engine I cannot recommend it enough. It is not fast in any way, but at least you can merge on the freeway, or pass slow-moving cars uphill! 🙂

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It's a fairly significant upgrade vs the 2.0L, especially on the hills!

[@robertjschmalz355]

Thanks so much Tyson! You saved me from a ton of time searching through the User Manual. Much appreciated! One thing I found confusing at first. We just bought our 2023 CrossTrek Limited Edition from Bob Baker Subaru in San Diego. We most definitely have the Limited Edition with the 2.5 L engine (the limited, not the sport) but we don't have a few of the creature comforts (Harmon Kardon sound system, heated steering wheel, a few others). We bought "Option Package 32" ($1000) which has primarily the moon roof plus a few other features. We would have needed to choose "Option Package 33" ($2000+) to get the very top level of features (Harmon Kardon, heated steering wheel, etc.) I'm not sure how it is all packaged where you are but when you stated that things like Harmon Kardon "come with the Limited Edition" I was confused and had to check our sticker and the online options. Besides that, perfect presentation! Thanks again.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment! I hope that you're enjoying your 2023 Crosstrek! In Canada there are no option packages, our trim levels come one way and anything you want to change would be an accessory. We also cannot order accessories on vehicles to be installed at factory, they're all installed at the dealership.

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

Fantastic video! Love Subaru. Some of the best useable cars on the market.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

They're great vehicles! I'm very happy with all of the products that the produce right now! Just wish they could make more of them to keep up with demand!

[@gsauve9976]

Hay Tyson. I'm very impressed with the way you explain the options. Seen many of your videos. I'm in Ottawa and i ordered the 2023 crosstrek in khaki gray. Should arrive early March. I was suppose to receive the outdoor model but ordered too late. Anyway i wanted to wish you a happy new year. Glad to have a cd player again. Uses less data. 😆

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for your comment and for watching my videos! Hopefully yours arrives right on time! What trim level did you end up with since you couldn't get an Outdoor? Happy New Year to you, as well!

[@gsauve9976]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist yes thanks. I'm to receive the one you showed that i must have watched over a dozen times lol. It's the 2023 crosstrek sport 2.0L in khaki gray. BUT... I must tell you Tyson. I'm adding tinted rear lights. The hood stripe from the outback wilderness. A side 5 inch stripe at the bottom sides. Rear bumper guard. Rain guards for the windows. Got the K&N replacement air filter. Blue climate temp. control outer knob covers. (don't like the red lights). Also got the ice blue L.E.D. dome and map int. lights. Carbon fibre door handle scratch protector pads. Blue..under the dash...led light strips. And a few little extra touches. Considering a 10yr. Ceramic coat. I LOVE this car. Thanks to your video it really helped me to know exactly what to expect. Sorry about the long read... I'm over ancious about it. Presently I'm driving a 2021 Kia Seltos. Liked it until it had anengine replacement in October with 28,455kms. Then after 300kms. with the new engine we were stranded on the highway to Kingston from Ottawa because ALL the coolent spilled out. Took 2hrs. For towing. .. Get this. Kia roadside drove us to the nearest dealership in Smith Falls that was CLOSED!!. drove back to Ottawa on a wing and prayer in a big snow storm. Got fixed a week later and they said it SHOULD be good now. Sorry Tyson. KIA SUCKS!!. thanks for reading this and getting back to me. Can't wait to jointhe Subaru family. ✌

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@gsauve9976 That's a nice vehicle you have coming! The Sport is a nice package, I like the LED headlights and the power driver seat. It sounds like you have it all planned out! The only thing that I wouldn't be 100% on board with is the K&N air filter - I've heard mixed reviews about them on multiple different vehicles. I like ceramic coatings, but I ended up going with Paint Protection Film on the front of my Crosstrek when I had it. Sorry that that was your experience with the Kia product, but welcome to the Subaru Family!

[@cindyhaydel1079]

Hi Tyson, I just purchased a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. I watched your very informative video and loved it. However, my So say Limited vehicle does not have chrome door handles, or a Bumper step pad, nor heated steering wheel nor the Mode button and sync button located below the A/c dials. Would you say this is or is NOT a tru Limited Crosstrek vehicle? I was told it had a full size spare tire and that isn’t true. It contains an emergency temp Tire. I would appreciate your response.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment, Cindy! The models that I cover in my videos are Canadian Spec models that have some differences vs the US Spec models. The bumper step pad is an add on that a customer requested. I've been told that the US Crosstreks don't have a heated wheel, regardless of trim level and that Chrome handles are an optional addition on some of them. No Crosstrek comes with a full-sized spare tire, just the "full-size donut" tire. I couldn't tell you about dual zone climate control or the driving mode selection.

[@cindyhaydel1079]

Thanks for the reply. Still, your info was great.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@Cindy Haydel welcome! Glad I could help!!

[@stankido9463]

The chrome handles,heated steering wheel, aluminum foot rest, brake and accelerator pedals are standard equipment only in Canadian models of the Subaru Crosstrek Limited!

[@gsauve9976]

Hi. Tyson. This is for people who didn't notice the differences with the Canadian models vs. The United States models. Trim levels are different with the Crosstrek Sport. The American Sport trim looks like the outdoor with dark gray sport rims and the Canadian trim has black machined outline rims. Also the American sport teim model has thay extra piece of cladding on the back door like the Canadian Outdoor model. I thought when receiving the Sport here in Canada it would be like the American one. Someone also commented about having the Limited from the States with NO heated steering. Tyson. You are awesome. I'm receiving the sport model soon from Canada. It makes me wonder why the American trims are different. At least Eyesite and All Wheel Drive are on both. Right?. Please share that information or if anyone who reads my post respond back and lets not be disapointed or discouraged from the different features. Both are good. This is not say which one is better. Only to be aware that the Canadian trim levels are different from the American. My opinion..... The American Sport trim looks nicer than the one here in Canada. Please let me know. What do you think and what other things are to be compared to on the Crosstrek.

[@ig916]

Wow, a lot better equiped in BC. I went crazy looking for the heater steering wheel that I was told it has and guess what? It doesn't have it! Thank you for this great video.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment! I dont understand why the USA spec Crosstreks don't come with a heated steering wheel, which all of the Canadian Crosstreks (except the Convenience) have the heated wheel as standard equipment.

[@stankido9463]

Love your video!

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks!

[@z1az285]

Excellent video. I just purchased the 2021 limited and while it doesn't have the chrome handles, dual zone climate control or heated steering wheel (which the us models don't have anyway), your video was extremely helpful. My only gripe about this car is yhe abscence of rear vents that i have in my 2018 lited legacy (and heated rear seats) but the mileage is actually beyter in the crosstrek (slightly). Thanks again

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Congrats on your new Crosstrek, they're great vehicles! It is odd that Canada gets different features than the USA get in their Crosstreks. Glad my video could help!

[@z1az285]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist I know, it's strange because it's quite cold in parts of the US so a heated steering wheel could be offered as a no cost option in the limited (or higher trim). Same with heated rear seats which may not be required everywhere. I recall a Aussie reviewer going ballistic about the lack of rear vents in the limited 😂, and understandably so considering their summer temperatures but I digress, thank you once again

[@PaulLeBreton-ot7eu]

We Need a Drive About in the Crosstrek Hybrid with 2.5 Liter Gas Engine & Detailed Specs of the Electric Engine

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

If we got the Hybrid on this half of the country, I'd do it. But only Quebec gets to order them.

[@rwoods7979]

Great video

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks!

[@Deginga]

Same, must be a Canadian thing

[@vaa4004]

I'm about to order one of these, but I'd like to understand how the reverse auto braking works, at what distance will it kick in before hitting an object and do you get a beep sound as you get close to an object? Thanks, good videos!

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

You end up stopping somewhere between 6 and 8 inches away from the object. Anything with RAB will have the backup sensors, so it will beep/give you audible warnings before it engages the brakes. Here is a video demoing the RAB that I made a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5PCgoaffcaZh5o

[@zaphodhead1]

A few changes from the 2021. Mine doesn't have the heated steering wheel or the dual climate controls. Otherwise pretty much the same.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

All of the 2021's had the heated steering wheel and dual climate control here in Canada.

[@zaphodhead1]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Damn you, Canada! I shake my fist at thee!

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@zaphodhead1 we're just lucky, I guess

[@geraldodearrudajunior2484]

Nice presentation of the car! I live in Brazil and dream of buying a Subaru. Around here we have only 4 stores that sell XV and Forester models with 2.0 gasoline and hybrid engines. I intend to get the XV 2.0 Gasoline. But I would have a lot of preference for the Crosstrek Limited 2.5L, but it would have to be imported. How do I do this do you know? Thanks

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for watching! I do not know anything about exporting a vehicle from Canada, or the import regulations in Brazil - you would have to purchase the Crosstrek outright here and then get it home, but I'm not sure if there is a certain age the vehicle must be to import it to Brazil.

[@geraldodearrudajunior2484]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Thanks

[@geraldodearrudajunior2484]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Here in Brazil we can only import zero kilometer cars. But I don't know how this transaction is. There is a fee and documentation, maybe I need to look for a dispatcher but I have no idea where to find it here in Brazil

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@Geraldo de Arruda Junior I'm shocked that they only allow zero kms vehicles to be imported. Here, there is a 15-year or older age requirement. I would talk with Brazil customs and see if they can direct you.

[@hadesnerd]

Heated steering wheel is not offered for any model but hybrid in the USA 😔

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

That's a real shame!

[@danielfair4675]

The reason being that 1/2 of the U.S. states don't really deal with cold climates. So the desire isn't really as defined as the Canadaian market.

[@brucesnider5890]

Very helpful video Tyson. Recently ordered a 2023 Limited from a dealership here in Ottawa but haven’t yet taken delivery. What feedback have you had from customers about using the app to start the car? We were told that proximity fobs aren’t standard, but I’m a little uncomfortable relying on my phone to start my car.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. The feedback is mixed, some people love it, some people aren't fans of it. It all comes down to personal preference. If you're uncomfortable with having to use your phone/tablet/desktop/laptop to start your Forester, I'd recommend getting the accessory Subaru Remote Starter installed. You get the digital one for free for three years, so you might as well use it. I'd personally try the digital one for a while and see how I felt about it after a few months of ownership and then make the judgement call. The big thing is that you needs data/wifi to send the signal and that the vehicle has to be in cellular service. If you often go out of service to remote camping/cabins/live off grid, then the physical accessory might be the way to go.

[@KJElleson-eh6fj]

Thanks, I learned a few things! One question; My 2014 Crosstrek had a "timer" that let me know how long the car had been running. I loved it and I cannot find it on my 2023 Crosstrek. Is it hidden somewhere, or did it get phased out? TIA

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It's in the center display between the speedometer and the tachometer

[@robertstranahan1887]

One comment, I just bought the 2023 subaru crosstrek limited pearl white, BUT MY HANDLES ARE PEARL AS WELL

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Are you in the USA?

[@jreeder13]

How did you get that Heated steering wheel in the Limited? It was not available when i built mine.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It's standard on nearly all of the Crosstrek models here in Canada.

[@YogiLocz]

Now mine didn’t come with the heated steering wheel and it’s the 2023 limited, I asked the dealer and he said that’s only in the hybrid. 🤔

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It's in all of our Limited models here in Canada

[@agoogleuser2369]

And now the 2024 looks significantly better with the updates.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Some people are going to like it, some are not. It's similar enough to hopefully not alienate current Crosstrek owners and "fresh" enough to hopefully attract new buyers.

[@chrisrupell4525]

Memory seats? Memory mirrors? Will the door unlock when pulling the inside handle once or twice? Those are my biggest gripes about our 2014 limited not having. (It has Memory seats not mirrors however)

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

No memory position seating/mirrors in the Crosstreks, at least in Canada. With the proximity key you just need to place your hand in the handle to unlock it, so long as the key is within range.

[@Topaz2022]

Hi Tyson, any word on when and if Sabaru will be coming out with a hybrid on the Crosstrek? Thank you.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Hey Chris, thanks for the comment. Subaru already has a PHEV Crosstrek, but with very limited availability. In Canada, you can only purchase them in Quebec, and I think there are only 8 or 9 States that can get them at this point. They can't produce enough of them to sell everywhere right now.

[@Topaz2022]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Okay, thanks Tyson. Appreciate your quick response. I enjoy your videos.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@Topaz2022 very welcome! Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@ig916]

Hi. How can I adjust the speakers for surround sound or to make one speaker sound more than the other ones?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Under settings there is a sound category and then you can play with the music EQ and fade/balance.

[@nynthworld4152]

It's kind of a spiffy looking vehicle and it even has a cd player.👍

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Yeah, the fact that it still had a CD player appealed to a lot of people.

[@nynthworld4152]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist True indeed.👍

[@poodledog8479]

Can You do a video on the Subaru 2.0. I don't want a sunroof

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

I have videos of the Convenience, Touring and Outdoor models, all which don't come equipped with a Sun Roof.

[@MrSBaker85]

Hey Tyson, just bought a Subaru CrossTrek Touring as my first vehicle! I was wondering if all of the touring cars have tinted back windows ?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Congrats on your first new car! Great choice! All of the Crosstreks come with the privacy glass on the rear windows.

[@evelynloewen6445]

I do have the Limited 2023 Crosstrek yeah, I cannot find where the heated steering wheel button is, I thought this was standard?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It's standard in the Canadian spec Crosstreks. The Heated steering wheel button is located at the bottom right of the steering wheel, at the '5 O'clock' position'.

[@evelynloewen6445]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist thank you. I saw that afterwards that it was the Canadian Crosstrek. Now that I know that I can see that there are a few other differences as well.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@evelynloewen6445 Welcome! Yeah, there are some big differences for sure!

[@Deginga]

My limited is a Horizon Blue Pearl and came with color matching handles, no chrome :(

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

We don't get the Horizon Blue Pearl option here in Canada on any of the Crosstreks.

[@dr.marthacolvin8096]

I have a z23 crosstrek limited with handles same color as body. Red. In US.

[@jimbell7516]

I’ve heard about the Subaru’s have an oil burning problem, has that been taken care of in the later models.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

As far as I know, it has. I haven't heard of anyone experiencing an oil consumption issue on a newer Subaru in a long time.

[@michaelwittman1935]

What is the default setting for the start stop? In the 2023 Honda CRV its default is on with switch temporarily turning them off?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Yes, the default is to "on". It's the same in all vehicles, as far as I know.

[@CurtisioPSN]

All disc brakes or just the front or back?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Everything in Subarus lineup is disk brakes all around.

[@radzer0966]

Sadly they took a page from the Toyota book and excluded a couple options that everyone else can get from the states. The market that will buy options just because they are offered...

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Yeah, it's very odd that some of the features offered here in Canada are not available in the USA.

[@provax4925]

Hi can please elaborate why we should not use lane assist @7:15

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

I don't like using the lane centering around town because the flow of traffic doesn't always follow the lines on the road. In the city where I live we only have visible lines for 4 or 5 months a year with the winter conditions and poor road maintenance that our roads get. The other reason is that the majority of our roads in the city limits are rated for 50km/hr, and the lane centering is supposed to work above 60km/hr. If you do end up getting above 60km/hr and you forget that you have the lane centering on it can be a rude awakening when the wheel "jerks" you around to correct you in your lane - I've had several older customers come back to me concerned because the vehicle "feels like it's fighting them". I do also recommend not using the lane centering or lane sway assist in the winter months where the Eyesight cameras can't necessarily distinguish road lines easily.

[@provax4925]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Thanks for the very informative response. How about adaptive cruise? is it okay to use around town?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@Pro Vax The adaptive cruise is not designed for stop-and-go traffic. It will bring you to a stop, but will not continue to hold the brake after a second or two.

[@provax4925]

​@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Wow so basically both of these feature are useless and scary so it's better be turn off at all times if you are not in the freeway. Thanks again for the clarification. Most ads showing adaptive cruise on heavy traffic, should have know better not to believe this marketing ads.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@Pro Vax I wouldn't say that they're scary at all. They're not useless in the slightest, just for use in certain situations, which isn't much different than every other piece of tech out there. You can use both the lane centering and adaptive cruise while in heavy traffic thats at a decent speed, you just need to be aware that they're aids for your driving and not replacements for critical thinking/defensive driving.

[@tarody3953]

The headrests are still too far forward, even in the furthest back position.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Sorry to hear that it isn't in the most comfortable position for you. I've had clients tell me that they've turned their headrest backwards so that there is no forward lean to it. I obviously cant recommend anyone do that for safety reasons, but they seem to be happy with it.

[@tarody3953]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist I tried that, but found it to be too far back. I'll fix the angle of the struts eventually, for now I have a pillow. Don't let Subaru pretend that the adjustments the headrest can do are acceptable.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@tarody3953 The adjustments seem to be acceptable for the majority of people, but there are going to be people that it doesn't work for ergonomically. Unfortunately not every vehicle is going to work for everyone, I don't fit comfortably in some vehicles out there that I thought that I'd absolutely love.

[@cyfirus]

Hey Tyson. Can you not get the grey leather w/ orange stitching on the limited, like you do in the states?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

You get the two-tone grey/black interior on the Cool Grey Khaki exterior, but that's it!

[@danielfair4675]

Buy one in the U.S. 😁 .... I ordered my '21 White Pearl Limited with the grey/black leather.

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Could you tell me how to set service interval notifications/? Thank you

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Hi John! There will be a video coming out later this week that goes over exactly what you asked about!

[@jesusgalvez4656]

I have the 2023 limited crosstrek but I don’t have dual ac and I don’t understand why

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It sounds like yours is a US Spec Crosstrek, the one in my video is a Canadian spec model.

[@dr.marthacolvin8096]

No dual control in my 23 US either.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@dr.marthacolvin8096 that seems to be a Canadian spec Crosstrek thing only.

[@walterblake7212]

What is the price range of the 2023 model?

[@sunshinehwy]

Does the Limited come in Plasma Yellow yet?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

They never made the Limited available in Plasma Yellow and they've discontinued the Plasma Yellow Pearl for the 2024 model year.

[@sunshinehwy]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist Looooool LAME thx

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@sunshinehwy welcome! They're also discontinuing the most popular color wensold, the Cool Grey Khaki.

[@bonniel4325]

Thanks for your super detailed and informative video. I've been test driving the Crosstrek. I've noticed the limited trim seems to have a quieter ride than the other trim levels. Please forgive my rant to the manufacturer, I hope they see it. A couple of things that slow down my momentum to buy the car: 1) Subaru, it was going to kill you to offer that nice red and black check fabric with nice red stitching on dash and seats (only available in desert khaki model) in the red color car? 2) Subaru, it was going to kill you to offer the Crosstrek in Sapphire Blue Pearl (only offered in Forester Sport, and Impreza hatch.)? Horizon Blue Pearl, basically baby blue is sooo boring. And your color options: that ugly Grey khaki, basically confederate blue, gross. And what's up with that horrible bilious yellow? Yuck! Why did you drop the beautiful Orange color? Orange is very chic. At least the ubiquitous orange stitching that you foist on buyers in every model complemented the orange body color. And the orange and grey leather in the limited, leave it monochrome, or have it match the body color, or offer the car in Orange so the odd orange and grey provides visual balance with the exterior. It is a very high sticker price to have to suck up a color combination that is not completely delightful when you're forking over that cash every month. Come on, Subaru. Hire more women designers. This purchase is my 30K Birkin bag. Help me to want to buy your car. BTW, the sneak peeks I've seen of the 2024 design with that hideous, bulky parentheses cladding that frames the fog lights, Gross! Sorry Tyson, you're great, the cars are good machines, but for that price the manufacturer should have more awareness of what makes buyers happy.

[@realphenom]

I prefer my 2024 limited😉

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

To each their own. Some like the big touch screen, and some prefer physical dials for the climate controls.

[@jamargreen1209]

Nah the 2023 is better

[@realphenom]

@@jamargreen1209 😅 not for me

[@jeh0193]

Is the Harmon Kardon system really worth it ?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

It depends if you like a premium audio system or not. If that's the only reason for you upgrading to the Limited, it might not be worth it, but if you see the extra value in the other options that you get with the Limited it might be worth it. I personally like the upgraded audio system, but the standard system in the Touring, Sport and Outdoor is not bad by any means.

[@georgefindlay]

Hi Tyson, great video, thanks for putting it together. One question - are the seats real leather or faux leather?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Thanks for the comment! It's a mix of real and synthetic, so I guess that makes it more of a faux leather.

[@juancabrera9873]

My dogs name is Tyson love this video

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Not a common name, I like it!

[@sternslaptop]

How to leave the key fob inside while I’m on my bike

[@tarody3953]

On the back hatch, is there a place to hold and lock it?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Yes, on the right hand side there is a little button that you can press to lock it.

[@tarody3953]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist The unlock code button? Good to know, thanks!

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@tarody3953 Yes, the pin code button. Seems to work for it!

[@christinan3983]

Does blind spot detection make a sound??

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

No, it just illuminates to alert you, no audible sound is made.

[@emisalazar3567]

The one you get in Canada is way better than the one in the US

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

That's what I hear a lot of.

[@jorgelizardi5042]

@Tyson Remmelg Is there a button inside to open the hatch from the driver seat and/or from the remote?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@jorgelizardi5042 the Crosstrek does not come with a power lift gate on any trim level.

[@Faisaldegrt]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist why is the Canada version better?

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@Faisaldegrt I couldn't tell you why we have different features than the US market.

[@afarangi4839]

Insurance discount is bs

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

How so? It costs less to insure a vehicle with AEB here in BC because you're less likely to be involved in an accident. Why shouldn't people who are less likely to be involved in an accident get a break on insurance rates?

[@DzikaSwiniaZX6]

thats not what telescopic means...

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

According to Goole it is: What is a Telescoping Steering Wheel? A telescoping steering wheel is one that allows the driver to pull the wheel closer or push it farther away. Sometimes referred to as telescopic, a telescoping steering wheel operates much like its namesake the telescope.

[@haditaraki9920]

Very noisy car???

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

I dont find the Crosstreks to be noisy.

[@bettysmith4527]

Chrome in 2022 🤦‍♀

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Some people still like chrome.

[@bettysmith4527]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist 😂 if you say so!!

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@bettysmith4527 just like "there's an ass for every seat", no matter the configuration or color combo, someone out there is going to like it.

[@lastgeneration4818]

As long as it's not gold/brass!

[@johnpanagiotopoulos8539]

The interior looks very cheap. This car is garbage. I'd rather ride a donkey.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

1. I'd say that is a matter of opinion. 2. The Crosstrek actually ranks very highly by reviewers and consumer reports - can you elaborate on how it's "garbage"? 3. If you say so....

[@danielfair4675]

We're all pretty sure you enjoy riding Donkeys. Get 'em cowboy 🤠

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@danielfair4675 🤣

[@johnpanagiotopoulos8539]

I drive the mazda cx5 2022, case closed.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@johnpanagiotopoulos8539 how does that close the case? They may be in the same segment, but they target significantly different demographics

[@jasonswift7098]

The Crosstrek does not come with the 2.5L engine only the 2.0L.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

Here in Canada the Limited and the Outdoor are available with the 2.5L engine, maybe the 2.0L is the only option available where you're at?

[@jasonswift7098]

@@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist It doesnt here in Australia.

[@TysonTheSubaruSpecialist]

@@jasonswift7098 That's too bad. The extra 30hp is a very nice bump in power.