2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Earns Its Off-Road Scout Badge

Any new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek has the ability to get owners to the good hiking trails. Now it’s available with the brand’s Wilderness package that adds additional ground clearance, off-road oriented tires, extra protection for the drivetrain, a re-calibrated transmission and lots of cladding and badging. It really will take people further into the wilderness. Tom Voelk takes it on an Ocean Shores razor clamming adventure and shares some of Ryan Douthit’s video of it tackling tough terrain. All that and it’s a pretty good everyday driver. This fully optioned vehicle retails for around $36,000. A solid deal.
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For an in-depth look at the extreme ability of the Crosstrek Wilderness, here’s a link to Driving Sports TV’s video on Ryan’s custom off-road course. Highly recommended if you really feel you’ll be pushing yours hard. • 2024 Subaru Crosstrek ...
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00:00 Intro
1:12 Pricing
1:40 Wilderness Changes
2:52 Powertrain
4:01 Performance
5:26 Transmission
6:17 Fuel Econ
7:00 Razor Clamming
9:00 Extreme Off Road
10:02 Cooking Razor Clams
10:30 Interior
11:39 Back Seat
12:35 Cargo
13:24 Red Light Green Light
14:14 Summary
15:26 Bloopers
16:47 Before I Go

[@falsificationism]

Tom is such an absolute pro at putting these together. Protip: Watch these babies on your TV if you can! Gorgeous and informational.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Crosstrek WRX, c'mon Subaru do it. You have all the parts needed, they just need to be put together. A hatchback WRX with 8 inches of ground clearance : ) or at the very least make a competent hybrid Crosstrek cause the last plug in hybrid Crosstrek was just such a sad attempt

[@normt430]

But not at $49,999!

[@eganfo]

Great stuff Tom. I test drove this car last weekend and I was very impressed. I love the shout out to Ryan’s channel.

[@Mark-jz5ye]

An Indigo Girls reference in a Subaru review.......nice

[@Alex-se3uy]

The quality and sincerity of your videos are top notch Tom. I like the more personal touches on this video and seeing the car out in everyday situations.

[@davidcarroll8735]

“Those unclear it’s a Subaru should consider seeing an optometrist” 👏 Great scenery during the razor back clam segment, and I’ve never heard or seen such clams!

[@JDelta87]

Thanks for the labor of love that results in videos weekly, Tom. Your editing skills are fantastic!

[@johnklapish6807]

I have had this same vehicle for about two months,absolutely love it.

[@Mojo522]

I'm wicked sorry that making this video was a pain in your crosstrek (lol), but just to let you know, we appreciate the effort you & and your company go through to make these videos. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones... P.S. Razor clamming is a lot like quahogging in New England, although quahogs don't borrow as deep.

[@Aratolotl]

Good thing you included how to cook razor clams, I was wondering about that.

[@AllStars2525]

Great video of the NW beaches! Happy New Year to you and your family and we'll see you in the New Year!!

[@aaronbehindbars]

Now I want some razor clams! Those looked amazing!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

We just fired up another batch. Really tasty.

[@bigprocrastinator]

Great review. Your road trip reviews are always great. We get to see some cool spots to visit ourselves. A Driven Road Trip series would be cool

[@tudoriusmaximus]

Great reviews Tom, you never disappoint

[@rodneywk1]

Thanks, Tom!! Awesome review. Great little car.

[@wdpm6424]

Amazing review! Great job Tom and gotta love the attitude you had with the cameras, just laughing it out lol

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Sometimes that's all you can do

[@ronniestump2001]

Thanks for the great video! Purchased my 2024 Crosstrek last month and loving it! 😊

[@Soul2burn]

So did i the wilderness model am nd loving every minute of ownership

[@norvingonzalez4834]

Awesome review! I just love the looks of this small capable vehicle. Blessings from Costa Rica 🔵⚪🔴🔴⚪🔵

[@jademers88]

I got the Mazda cx-30 and my wife got this one. I get to drive both and honestly they are both great cars for where we live in the foothills of Colorado

[@norbertoperez1573]

Great video! Thanks!

[@xDrGeek]

BRZ wilderness!!! YES! PLZ!! I have had my eye on lift kit for mine.

[@jadewulf3625]

Wish you showed more reality driving the urban jungle . Wanted to see the Crosstrek dodging kids on tricycles, and how it handled potholes . Also braking capability when cars pull in front of you on rolling stops. Awesome review and Ryan did a great job with the real off-road capability of this great vehicle

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I was fresh out of toddlers, otherwise I would have done more urban testing. And, hey, I hit a speed bump.

[@michaelmatisse3032]

Tom, after all those years behind a TV camera you walked away with some seriously mad skills. Great review! Excellent camera work, well written dialogue and seamless editing. You are a pro and it shows. -I'm the guy who stopped you to chat on Saturday in front of my house. Hope your Maverick shoot goes more smoothly than this one did... ;-)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks for saying hi this morning. Always good to meet a fellow photog. Love the truck and welcome to the Subaru Wilderness club.

[@patricks.9036]

awesome!! I'm definitely looking at buying a Subaru in 2024!!

[@nintendoatarikiller]

10:21 Bulldog sauce goes great on anything breaded and fried

[@LucienDupont]

Great review! Loved it all and the razor clam bit too! :) PS: Where’s your Venmo link? Should post it in the description :)

[@MNsaint]

Maybe you could somehow attach an AirTag to your GoPro so it'd be easier to find if/when it falls off the car? Great review. I just bought one of these and am quite happy with it so far.

[@doziershaw9765]

Pleiades is an open star cluster near the constellation Orion. Good review, i like the looks of it, Subaru needs hybrids since so many buyers like to hug trees

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Forester is getting a hybrid system (and a smoother design language).

[@ilyaw.3081]

They seem to be the rage in the Berkeley CA area

[@lennyupstateny1850]

Thanks for the very well explained video. I wonder if you think Subaru will offer a heated steering wheel in the US next year like they offer for Canada. Thank you. Oh and what beach were you on?

[@bobcooke1820]

Hi Tom i live in central Ontario. I have had my wilderness for 2 weeks. The Canadian model comes with the heated steering wheel, the stereo and the sun roof. Thanks BOb

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Figures. Enjoy your warm hands.

[@bobcooke1820]

have not had the need yet@@DrivenCarReviews

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tom, I am sure you will agree that metaphorically, the suburbs can be much more of a wilderness than a national park. 🤔

[@TinLeadHammer]

More like a desert.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

That's pretty deep man.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@DrivenCarReviews I'd like to think so. 😉

[@sathyawadis]

Great video! Per my dad, Subaru is derived from the Buddhist word ‘Suharo’, which means ‘easy to maintain’. However, their website’s definition aligns with yours; unite! Thanks again for the great video!

[@readyplayer2]

Buddhism is a religion, not a language. Perhaps you mean Sanskrit?

[@ELDuderino415]

Those LL Bean bags are the best.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

That one’s 25 years old.

[@denault3985]

Not the only photographer with camera troubles, how about the wind-blowing over the tripod (heavy duty Bogen i.e. Manfrotto) and craking the camera viewing screen. Excellent content as always, even if I will never buy a Subaru.

[@davidwayne9982]

I'd have taken that beautiful little doggie home-- after confirming he wasn't someone else's.... :)

[@theguythatcouldfly]

I want a Crosstrek STI with a 6-speed manual, the Turbo with 305 hp and 290 lb-ft torque, and an ultra Premium interior with minimal cheap plastic.

[@davidwayne9982]

With all that toilet paper-- no one can accuse you of being " full of it".. ha (kidding- sort of..).. but that IS a good amount of room-- Truthfully- BEST REVIEW i've seen -and I watch all that come out.

[@wpmccray1]

Cars! Clamming!

[@Mars-mj2vt]

Thank you for a great review Tom!! I certainly enjoy your channel :), I do own a 2015 Crosstrek Premium model, and I wish I could get the new Wilderness edition :( , but right now I can not justify the much higher price of it, and one issue that is very frustrating and and that I contacted the Subaru company about is, why would a FRONT CAMERA not be included in the Wilderness, it is in the Forester and Outback, would it be that much more money to install? Oh well, the Subaru Rep I spoke to could not give me any reasons why, but you would expect all the "Wilderness" level models to include it, it is a safety issue, how are you supposed to "see" ahead on a risky trail. Do you know how much it would cost to install an aftermarket camera system? if that's even possible. Thank you again! MC

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'm sure there's a local outfit that could hook you up with some sort of front facing camera, but I have no idea what it would cost or who would do it. Check with an off-road, specialty outfitter or shops that do car stereos. Anyone else have an idea?

[@Papalou1234]

Nice review,you need apple tag on youre cameras!!!!

[@rkworth1]

great vehicle for the money.

[@jptjoyce1]

Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks much jptjoyce1!

[@springertube]

+1 to Tom's rear vents (missing) observation. Wth? Also, I think I would pay extra for a Stealth Package: de-badging and more subdued cladding.

[@MNsaint]

There are vents under the seats that shoot towards the passengers' feet. Not as good as vents in the center console but better than nothing.

[@springertube]

@@MNsaint I get that, but most vehicles have under seat heater floor-vents, but I don't believe those deliver any appreciable, if any, cooling

[@jigway]

Very good video, thank you! Now I know exactly which car I want to change my old Subaru Forester for, but so far it is unfortunately problematic, but possible) P.S Greetings from Russia!😊

[@poppa_da_corn]

Thanks Tom. You're definitely my favourite car reviewer. As for the Suby...absolutely love the look. But again....C.V.Teeee....urgh...hate em. Too bad Subaru still uses thosr. Only reason it ain't in my driveway.

[@annasoming]

It was nice that you shared a little personal time on here. Gives your videos much more personality than just about the car; its about the people living with the car too. My only gripe is on the power and efficiency of this rig. We all know there can be a hybrid, a more powerful engine. Feels like they are still a generation or maybe 2 still behind the rest of the on-road cars.

[@calebwoods9358]

I don't like to be the guy to pause the video and comment before finishing the video, but I would happily get an ill-advised loan to buy a Subaru BRZ Wilderness model. 1:01 You know industry insiders, Tom, right? Make this happen! lol

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I will single handedly make it happen. Unless I fail.

[@anthony7400]

Get AirTags if you can find away to afix them well.

[@dzeng]

What you didn’t bring your evil twin to the beach with you?!

[@hoser7706]

Room for jerky, trail mix, AND requisite Nalgene bottle. 😬. The giant screen is a bummer. Too slow. They should have just made the horizontal 8” screen and 10” and left HVAC knobs in place. But the 11.6” screen must be cheaper…

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Y'all should go get geoduck next time Tom!

[@robertpettigrew3862]

My new cooking channel🤪

[@BeyazkadrajTV]

Bu araç ile normal crostrek arasındaki farklar neler?

[@spider7199]

What is this color call?

[@user-yn5gm8st6d]

I was hoping that the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness would offer the 2.4-liter turbo engine. The 2.5-liter engine which is standard is a little on the gutless side especially when driving on the mountain highways here in Northern California. Your videos are always very interesting and professionally done. Thank you for another review.

[@paul5683]

Why isn't there any mention of the many engine failures that subaru have? Piston ring land failure has become the new head gasket issue with numerous subaru boxer engines. A piston ring land failure is a catastrophic engine failure and that boxer engine doesn't help , and a cvt , really?

[@bho6486]

Remember when Pontiac was criticized for all that...plastic cladding?

[@chrisbullock6477]

Maybe one day Subaru will release a Hybrid

[@Tonycrossfit]

Why did Subaru use a CVT? This is the reason I don't buy a Subaru because of the CVT. I owned two foresters in the past and loved the automatic transmission. Subaru get rid of the CVT and go back to a normal automatic transmission.

[@67tomcat]

Great review as always, but the amount of plastic "cladding" on the "Wilderness" is comical. Would rather just have the Impreza.

[@alisonleighton9739]

It’s means “it is”. You mean “its”.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Also "an in-depth", not "a in-depth".

[@dirkmcghee1604]

No the athlete in this segment is the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 2.0 Ecoboost - 250 HP... I have one, complete rocket ship with a true rally-derived rear diff. Dad-fast, but still fast. I hate the transmission though, what a GM-Ford failure.

[@bikebudha01]

$36k... Wow, that seams high for a crosstrek... Wilderness or not... (Great review though!!!)

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I still prefer my Legacy Outback...although I am looking for a new, mainly electric four-wheel drive from Subaru.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Why does your EV need to be a Subaru? Why not look elsewhere?

[@reserva120]

what happen to martin????

[@DrivenCarReviews]

He had a major work conflict.

[@BBlackmen]

I want to let you know every vehicle that you mentioned that's in the same category would break down in 6 months

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Got it. But you'd be wrong.

[@fist003]

test drove the previous version XV/Crosstrek a while back. it was fun, but the dated interior and small boot was a deal breaker

[@ryancheng473]

you deep fly the clams???? Uncle Roger is not gonna be happy...

[@davidwayne9982]

I was a ranger and swore when I left service- I'd NEVER have anything with that dull green again. ha. kidding- sort of-- but I LOVE this same car in that sapphire blue.. and as to the chevys, fords, etc.-- they are nice- but don't perform as well as this does-- and won't last nearly as long either. (and I'm NOT that big a fan of Subarus- even though I sold them for a few years). They are nice, well made and perform pretty well- (other than being laggy on the street).. but to me, still FEEL (and that's a FEELING mind you- NOT fact) laggy, Tinny (cheap), and just not well made.. (repeat- FEEL that way to me- NOT fact.

[@chuckwalla2967]

Surprised to see you make a grammatical error on your title. It's 'its', not 'it's'.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Don't be. I'm human.

[@chuckwalla2967]

@@DrivenCarReviews Because your videos are so well polished, didn't like seeing that error.

[@TalismanPHX]

$37k??? Ford Bronco Sport please for that money 😮

[@JG90984]

Do you return the toilet paper after you’re done with the test?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

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[@ItsAlive111]

A city car with dreams of going off road. Or at least driven on gravel for camping with the Cub scouts at a state park driveways, between the paved highway and the campsite grounds in the park.

[@kbarrett1844]

Have you taken one off road?

[@nelsonv741]

All that Gold trim is certainly eye catching. Not in a good way though. Cadillac from days of yore would be proud! Homage to some of the 90's Toyota's too!

[@DctorSkillz1]

Pacific Northwest? Never heard of it. Must be in Europe or something.

[@RubmaLione]

As someone who has driven a recent Crosstrek extensively, I absolutely hate how slow this car is and how much road noise seeps into the cabin. The four cylinder engine struggles during acceleration, especially up long hills. Not really sure if the entire segment is this bad, but the off roading/AWD functionality and fuel economy are really the only two positives about this car.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Was it a 2024? Cause this one is not that.

[@ltkwok]

I drove a compass rental. Not impressed.

[@asics1]

Salt water sand….😳

[@aaronbehindbars]

It isn't his car, lol

[@asics1]

⁠@@aaronbehindbarsnothing to do with a car, truck or crossover….salt. I guess he just returns it at the end of the week

[@aaronbehindbars]

@@asics1 I thought you were referring to him driving that car in a salty environment which causes corrosion. I guess I don't understand what you mean...you might have to explain it to me like a six year old, lol.

[@hesham3326]

⛰️🖤⛰️ 🌬️ Crosstrek ⛰️🖤⛰️ . 🌍 👁️🗿👁️ ✴️ . . 🕺🏻 👄 🕳️ . .🖤💚🖤🇯🇵 Subaru✨🖤💚🖤

[@Wedgetail96]

“Off road Scout badge”, let’s think about the requirements to earn this merit. Things you’ll NEED even for mild off-road adventures: full size spare. Well that’s the end of the evaluation. First requirement not available. No need to look any further. Also why is every Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Outback review only ever the Wilderness trim?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Meh. The spare is quite robust for its kind and it's not like owners will take on the Rubicon Trail.

[@shannonstrode7967]

Looks like they are trying to copy the cherokee trailhawk

[@danielfair4675]

Nope, this thing won't be back at the dealership for issues & recalls.

[@shannonstrode7967]

@@danielfair4675 lol only jeep haters say that but that will not go anywhere near where my trailhawk will go.

[@glennkennedy441]

It's too big.......

[@weirdshibainu]

Poor razor clams...just minding their own business

[@francis5279]

Subaru, you can do better than that.

[@marcelstanford430]

Seriously ugly but appearance is subjective. The owner would be doing the world a favour spending maximum time in the woods.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Wrangler parked next to Subaru? Sure, but also next to a Corolla that also did not have any trouble getting there. Boy, is this Crosstrek ugly inside and outside! All that cladding and a humongous "I want to be a Tesla" screen. The first Crosstrek was the nicest.

[@wicked_smaaht]

Droolworthy. Razor clams, not the Subaru.

[@charlotteantiquepowerengin6277]

Now taking lesbians deeper into the bush than ever before. Subaru!

[@GHinWI]

Every generation of Subaru gets more overstyled and ridiculous looking. “All new” with the same drivetrains and pitiful fuel economy.