Is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness a better SUV than a Compass Trailhawk?

[@danielcoffman9276]

I live in the mountains of West Virginia. I bought this exact car (in white). I ordered it from the factory. I LOVE THIS THING. This has easily been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Granted it's brand new. But it is an extremely capable, well built, well thought out vehicle. If you are on the fence about getting one of these, pull the trigger and get it. You won't be dissapointed. I also have a Ram 1500, and I will drive this up the mountains and through the snow any day.

[@StarryTemplar]

What gas this car use ? 91 or 87

[@MoBaconLives]

Question, it's been a few months, do you still love this vehicle?

[@charkswitlazers]

It takes 87 ​@@StarryTemplar

[@momcatx2]

Oh man I bet it's fun on those country roads. 😊

[@danielcoffman9276]

@MoBaconLives Hell yea I do. 100%

[@johntalifer8960]

I live in Denver and I have had 4 Crosstreks. I just got the 24 Wilderness and it is awesome. I ski every weekend and this handles the mountains like a champ. In CO, I would not drive anything else.

[@FragranceEmpire]

Subaru is Colorado's state car, I visited from Cali this past fall and it seemed like 70% of people owned one

[@stephanmalendo]

The Alpine green, perfect color for this soldier ❤-- Subaru you win again

[@quinnregis5141]

Great review as always, Joe! My bro has one of these in silver. Very nice. We did a very steep climb on a hill. It’s unreal how capable this wilderness is. Definitely huge value for the price.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic! Thank you for letting me share it with you

[@anatoliyantonov7149]

you think you're funny but your jokes and remarks are so annoying@@RaitisRides

[@gramb5611]

Looked at this at the dealer when I brought my car in for first oil change and man I looks good in person ! Great bang for the buck 👍 Another epic review 🤙

[@RaitisRides]

You hit the nail on the head. You are so very welcome

[@francescoinnocenzi2671]

Non si vede una Subaru in giro.perche'?linea stravecchia,prezzi esosi,consumi😢

[@RobertFeddersen]

Love this car! thanks for the review. ordered one last week. same color. Looks like something you could invade a small country in, but I love it!

[@davidp2888]

It looks like it's ready for battle. lol

[@RaitisRides]

Oh yeah!

[@NYRIKAN]

NAH NO TIRES

[@skelerang]

Got caught in a blizzard in my Crosstrek Wilderness last week. Handled the ice and snow like nothing!

[@JTKels]

Subaru vs compass? Subaru 150% more reliable.

[@KyleMcLeod-g1x]

Subaru vs Pontiac

[@jervez911]

250%

[@joes7930]

Compass. lol

[@CoolPilot]

I traded in my '21 Crosstrek Outdoor (Sport in US) for this Wilderness. Although I enjoy every minute driving it as it serves me well for my hunting and fishing trips, I find the offroad suspension to be rather on the firm side compared to my previous Crosstrek. Just food for thought for anyone considering this CTW as it caught me by surprise. It is very noticeable. My other gripes: - Heated steering wheel only at 9 and 3 o'clock positions. Why not for the entire wheel Subaru?? - No front facing camera! I had it on my Outdoor and I really miss it. - No full size spare like in the Forester or Outback Wilderness. - Power. This car screams for a turbocharged engine! 250hp would be nice.. would help with towing too. Otherwise it is a very fun car to drive, feels solid, laughs at anything winter brings to it and goes to unexpected places.. this is really a mountain goat! 😃

[@mcarlkv53]

great review as always..ill test drive one next week!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! You will love it!

[@grandblaster57]

Love this all around car, might have to replace my cx-5 . Damn love the numbers 700 lbs roof rack and 3k pulling ability!! Impressive numbers.

[@KyrosX27]

I love both this and the CX-5. I'm leaning more towards the mazda 'cause of more power (great for overtakes on those long highways) and the AC seats. do you use the AC seats? are they good on the cx-5?

[@digitaldoc100]

Nah, keeping the CX5. Can't get excited about the CVT.

[@ericpizarro3084]

I am a big Subaru fan. Only buys this brand for the last 12 years. Had an Outback, then a WRX, then an Ascent and the last one a Crosstrek. As much as I love them, if you plans to tow on a constant base do not buy a Subaru. The Subaru CVT is very reliable but, any CVT will struggle if you uses it with towing runs.

[@TdotSoul]

Have a look at the CX-50 too. This wilderness looks like it might be better off road, but my God the CX-50 is gorgeous.

[@TdotSoul]

​@@KyrosX27I've never had ventilated seats, but I've been told that it feels pretty gross if you're already sweating.

[@RioGrandeRocketCo]

I love your presentations! Glad the crows didn’t get you and thanks for pointer the friends vs s’mores! It looks like an awesome deal. Keep up the good work! I just became a subscriber 🙌

[@Jcislrd7]

My dream car. Not specifically the wilderness edition but I had to come to the Raitis Ride review honestly the only reviews I genuinely enjoy.

[@SangMarocain]

Congratulations 1 million subscribers ❤ hello from Morocco

[@Dan51320]

Been looking at getting one of these and I knew my man Raiti would have a video out on the exact model and color I’m wanting.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome to hear Dan! I am so glad that I could bring it to you!

[@Saloron22]

I had the honor of attending Subaru’s Camp Wilderness Ride and Drive event and was BLOWN AWAY at the serious terrain in Bell’s Reserve (Nashville, TN) that it just ate up. This will be my next new car

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic to hear!

[@amthunter]

I feel like you scratched the heck out of that paint!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Apparently, overlanding means over doing the black cladding 🤣. I think the crows are commenting on the black cladding. Thanks Joe and Steven !

[@RaitisRides]

You crack me up Tom! 😂

[@floppinfish]

It's replaceable. So it's not a huge repair bill when you mess it up.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Yes of course Joe & I am going to buy one.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic! I think Subaru will be happy to say that!

[@RaitisRides]

@Brian_Eugene_Leethat is so awesome Brian

[@sichting]

Had mine for 7 weeks now. Hoping for snow in hoosierland soon! Geyser blue with moon roof and HK blasters. 5K miles at 30.4 mpg so far.

[@RaitisRides]

Sounds perfect!

[@santu55ubito]

I am getting the car soon and you are the best covering specific features. Very good. Thank you.

[@StarryTemplar]

This guy just drive through bushes and making everyone wanna buy one now :) Best Video showing what a Crosstrek Wilderness can do!

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there! LOL

[@enteriprse33]

Yeah that's why the USS NORTH CAROLINA goes full on Atlantic fleet mode

[@enteriprse33]

Boom Boom mega BOOOOOOOOOOOM

[@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 : )

[@RaitisRides]

They are so close!

[@yourmagnumopus]

This is so needed. I’ve postponed my WRX purchase for this very reason.. no hatch!

[@Jerictron5000]

Don't know about the Crosstrek WRX, but the WRX wagon should be returning back sooner than later...

[@yourmagnumopus]

@@Jerictron5000 this would be incredible..

[@TucsonDude]

Maybe, tuned to 400hp and under $25K? Dream on!

[@willielarge3164]

My biggest zonk and this goes for the Forester Wilderness also, but there is no heated steering wheel in a vehicle that is marketed for overlanding/camping/off-roading. I know the outback has one, and I'm sure its by design since its a a little bit more money. But I think the Crosstrek/Forester Wilderness models should have a heated steering wheel. As someone who is in the market to buy a new vehicle, it would be a sure thing.

[@danielfair4675]

Wear gloves, folks survived more than 100 yrs without it. We have winters every year and I haven't lost sleep even once in 58 years not having one.

[@Larry77777]

For the first time ever, I have a heated steering wheel. I have to tell you it feels great (but by no means necessary).@@danielfair4675

[@Rick-of6gx]

Who likes to wear gloves while driving?! I'll say I thought the heated steering wheel was really just a gimmick, but the truck I bought a few years ago has it and I must admit it's very nice to have! While it's not a deal breaker if it's included, it's definitely a nice ammenty I like having.

[@TdotSoul]

​@@danielfair4675you could say the same about pretty much anything. We survived without cars for thousands of years, but it's nicer to have them. No reason that in the 21st century even a base level car should come without a heated steering wheel or seat. Both my parents' Kias came with that 10 years ago.

[@TucsonDude]

Talk about a "princess and the pea" argument, here.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Amazing review Joe.

[@Rapid_the_Teller.]

Am in South Africa & it's 00:50 am ...it's funny how I keep on seeing the views going up every minute 🙆🏾‍♂️😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being up with us from a distance

[@13tony31]

J ~ they finally have a non generic body design = yay. thanks buddy for this sweet auto review. tony

[@RaitisRides]

You are super welcome Tony

[@volknasty5880]

JOE! Why weren't you at the Cybertruck event?!

[@RaitisRides]

That’s a great question. I don’t have Elon’s number

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Beautiful looking. Nice integrated interior rather sticking out like a sore thumb. Good craftsmanship.

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Raiti’s Rides You Make Great Video Can You Make A Review On The New 2024 Audi RS 5 Coupé When Are You Driving The All New 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric And The New 2024 Lincoln Nautilus

[@RaitisRides]

I sure will for you!

[@MikeFerris-g5g]

this is the review ive been waiting for !! my ctw sunblaze orange will be in any time now,,this will be my 6th subi and 11th between my wife and i,, we are subi fans !! thank you very much joe !!

[@AJY6396]

i recently got my 2023 mazda 3 hatchback… and now i’m planning to buy a crossiver in the near future soon. This is definitely up to my list 💯💯💯

[@raybonz7939]

Getting a Crosstrek Wilderness next week, but without the power seat or moon roof. Figured I don't change seat position too often so should be fine, plus I don't need an expensive stereo. Really enjoyed your review and laughed about keeping Poptarts so you don't have to eat people, lol. BTW I love that green too, but I am getting sapphire blue pearl color.

[@RaitisRides]

You are going to love it Ray!

[@raybonz7939]

@@RaitisRides in your opinion is a power seat important?

[@enochgray4910]

I have a 2023 compass trailhawk and love it! I've done some light mudding/ trail running over large rocks after adding rock sliders. No damage after rock sliding due to under body armor. Better approach and breakover angles than the crosstrek. plus it was 10% off MRSP when I brought it. Don't think I could do the things I do in my compass trailhawk in a crosstrek...but my next jeep will definitely be a Rubicon wrangler though...LOL

[@Headonkrash]

I currently own a 2022 outback wilderness and man this thing looks amazing! That back bumper!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@ting2006jd]

Subaru has the right formula here but it is missing a stronger motor. Only if they had offered a 2.4 turbo in the WRX, this could have been a winner.

[@danielfair4675]

I drove a 113 hp Volvo for more than 2 decades and survived.

[@ting2006jd]

@@danielfair4675 Buyers are now looking for more than just survival.

[@criticaltinker]

but probably 10k more.

[@chrisbrinkley6839]

Always love your reviews.

[@eelobrian1]

I think all these off road vehicles should come with heated and ventilated seats standard. Having cooked my booty at the beach more times than I care to remember, ventilated seats are much appreciated. That seat material looks like it soaks up every degree of heat within a block radius of the vehicle.

[@cliffgrando859]

Joe and Lori, the Subaru all the way baby! Nice job guys. Love ya both

[@aboodgamer01]

16:09 that was a clean rhyme yo

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@aboodgamer01]

​@@RaitisRidesraiti's rhymes 😂

[@RJ-eg7bh]

Does Subaru still have NOAA radio station on the stereo? I had a 2010 Outback and LOVED❤ THAT feature‼️

[@RJ-eg7bh]

Awesome video - very thorough

[@geosh10]

I can’t wait for this exact spec to arrive at work!

[@RaitisRides]

It is really great!

[@RJ-eg7bh]

I had a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, was great off road, but didnt handle that great on the road, subaru’s are great on both surfaces

[@larryruzich659]

Love the way this looks. However, my 2021 Crosstrek Sport has many of the same features. A little less ground clearance, but two X Modes, 2.5 litre engine, Startek seats, etc. I'm just not a fan of the big info center. Also, I have very easy to use climate control with real knobs that I can adjust without even looking, and pull up old style emergency brake. If I were looking at them side by side, to buy, it would be a hard choice.

[@TucsonDude]

Keep your 2021 Sport. I traded mine for a 2024 Wilderness and I wish I wouldn't have.

[@nicholasconnolly3736]

I want to trade my 2021 sport for a wilderness. Why do you say we should keep the sports instead? Any reason?

[@LuisUrbieta]

Viva Subaru!

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you are here Luis

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@RaitisRides Yeah

[@SonyEnthusiast]

The rugged jelly bean

[@RaitisRides]

Jelly bean???

[@jonsilver5833]

You should have zonked it for no rear vents! I love the Crosstrek can’t wait to see the all new forester wilderness

[@ninefingers5415]

You hit a homer with your sales pitch on the Crosstrek Wilderness. I presently have my second crosstrek, a sport model. I plan to upgrade to the wilderness edition next fall.

[@joshuawalker7038]

Just made a Texas to Virginia drive in my forte gt and man did I miss my bigger vehicles lol. I’d miss my manual but this thing is interesting to me.

[@TeamMasterFunky]

I have one in the awesome geyser blue. Haven't done much off roading yet but with the snow starting to dump and driving through canyons to get to the ski hills, I know I'm not gonna have any worry with clearance or grip!

[@automatedimagination]

Impreza wagon wilderness?

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there!

[@your_alter_ego]

More life a “lifted Impreza wilderness”.

[@ds4426]

We've owned 7 new Subaru's over the past 10 years, we recently traded in our 2022 Outback Wilderness for our brand new 2024 Forester Wilderness of course in Gyser Blue. Hated the Outback, couldn't wait to get rid of it, but absolutely love the Forester, no comparison, sorry Outback owners. We did the Outback Wilderness for a little over a year, won't be going back to an Outback again. Now, tomorrow, I'm going in and buying a brand new Crosstrek Wilderness in Alpine Green color, can't wait! Go Subaru!

[@CHICOZTACOS]

Definitely puts the Wild in wilderness. I’ll take it in blue.

[@TIBA-ge8ig]

I'm on my 6 Subaru in 12 years... I've never had any problems!! subaru LOVER ❤

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful to hear!

[@hk5288]

6 in 12 years? Those stats might speak otherwise lol. I can only imagine you are doing leases….not much goes wrong on a vehicle in the first 2-3 years unless it’s a total lemon. I was debating buying the Crosstrek wilderness. It does appear to be a good value for the money and you get a lot for what you pay. At the end of the day I went with the 2023 Compass Trailhawk instead because I did not want a CVT again. I have an old 2012 Compass (CVT) with 136k miles I’ve had for 11 years. It has had few problems and been a reliable vehicle. Hoping my new Trailhawk is just as reliable.

[@lguinness6490]

My daughter's 2017 Crosstrek is at 80,000 mi with no problems.

[@PointduNord]

Thanks for this very informative video!

[@RKmndo]

The Compass is available with around 200HP, but the Crosstrek will probably be more reliable. The 2.5L Crosstrek isn't far behind on power, and the Wilderness can tow 3500lb. A rear TorqLocker is also available for Subarus, as well as high-clearance steel bumpers.

[@eganfo]

I loved your Game Boy list of cartridges, well done as always Joe. Solid review with loads of info. They did a great job with the color options on the Crosstrek Wilderness. They all look great, I test drove a red one last week.

[@mattmekhaeil]

It’s flat black frenzy and too much for my taste. They can have it on the suv but reducing it will look better. If this was equipped with a manual would be awesome

[@RaitisRides]

I know it’s not for everyone

[@omarcortes5754]

It has some zonks but I like it.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true

[@chrisb9478]

Of course it’s better, it’s a Subaru, they last 300k miles with good maintenance, hold its value, very reliable. Jeep is made by Fiat/Stellantis. 😂

[@SpiderC-666]

Is it really that costly to add rear a/c vents on a $35-37K high-end Wilderness model?

[@Ummo2850]

Create a beautiful solid reliable vehicle, good looking, then slip on a CVT? Seriously, it’s like doing a painting for 3 months then slapping a piece of pen to finish it off. It boggles my mind. CVT =No thank you. Sewing machine

[@random1725]

Keep it, CVT is a no go

[@silentnoise6404]

Great looking vehicle. Seems to be very reliable as well as usual for Subaru. Im still more convinced I am getting the CX50 over this honestly. But this would be the runner up for sure.

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@DanDiMaggio]

really is a lot of car for lower to mid 30s. We are a huge subaru family. Wife has a 17 Outback, Mom, sister and Aunt have crosstreks & my dad has a brand new Outback. Subarus are some of the best value for money vehicles period. Might need one of these too lol

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Even the crows are fans of Riati's Ride! 🦅

[@ckyung1312]

Love your reviews. Love this car, too. I really want this car. I’ll probably get the ‘25 CW. Just paid off my ‘22 Limited. Still less than 15,000mi. I like having two cars. It’s either this or a 6sp manual, Civic Si.

[@quelnchel]

You didn’t mention if the view mirrors on the sides fold in if there’s cameras or departure there any of these features come along with it?

[@GoodnessandTruth]

The crows part really took this video in a dark turn

[@geosh10]

Got them greasy hands from all those snacks you eat!

[@RaitisRides]

Busted!!!

[@Cheeto_Duss]

Pretty nice overall. That color combo is really the icing in the Twinkie. 😉

[@AntilleanConfederation]

They fked up not offering this with the 2.5 and a manual. Or the 2.4 turbo with a manual.

[@cigarjefe]

Master Chief Halo spec. I’ll allow it.

[@chetlovesmer9549]

Joe, Great stuff as usual. You da man. The Subaru looks great. But for my money, I'd get the Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition... Oh wait, I did.

[@ols821]

love your review. should do next the outback wilderness 2024

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👏

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

I'm just very surprised that Subaru still doesn't even do a digital gauge cluster. Even in model year 2025, the Forester doesn't even come with a digital dash. Bout time they finally offered a digital rearview mirror. Crazy!!

[@RaitisRides]

I can understand the want for a digital gauge cluster but I’m fine with the analog setup.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@RaitisRides Sorry Joe, you know the Gen Z in me 😆

[@RaitisRides]

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425it’s okay I forgive you! 😂

[@Dukiedukester]

Currently owner of my 4th and 5th Forester, I prefer analogue!

[@your_alter_ego]

Analogue will outlast digital by 100,000 miles 😂

[@aaronwilson5978]

Hey Joe which suv would you recommend for bad weather I hear Subarus are good but what's the best in this segment?

[@kdawg8292]

Im gonna zonk it for the cvt

[@vaa4004]

I love it, but I still would like to see Subaru really up the game and make this as a Hybrid. Also, who not include memory seats and automatic parking like they have on the Japan model?

[@johnjanoscrat8000]

Have the 2024 Limited in Alpine Green. Gonna order the Wilderness Floor Mats for the extra 5 HP. (smile). By the way, does the Wilderness Cargo Mat add any additional HP? My second Cross Trek and lovin em. Added Bridgestone Blizzaks for the winters here. Superb video - gratefull for your production. All the best. "The JJ" SW Penna.

[@RaitisRides]

No unfortunatley 5 HP is all you get! LOL Thank you for your kind words.

[@geraldpasanen6790]

Great looking vehicle and very functional.

[@RaitisRides]

Plus the price is right!

[@jedijeffvideo]

Was thinking of a crosstrek, but have read the engines have terrible reliability with seals and gaskets.

[@RaitisRides]

It all depends on who you ask.

[@lguinness6490]

Go 250,000 on a 2007 Forester. They were also a lot smaller, then. Got me out of a terrible blizzard on Donner Pass (Hwy 80) when people were stranded.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Way Way too much black cladding for my taste (next step is to make the whole body out of cladding and save on paint costs) LOL and a CVT on a SUV built for off roading is also a ZONK in my opinion.

[@OscarGomez-hx8zc]

Great review, beautiful car!

[@AzAz-oz4ey]

Was going to buy it but CVT got in the way...

[@redrojo22911]

I just moved to Colorado and honestly I wouldn't buy anything that doesn't have a turbo. Driving in altitude your vehicle struggles and feels sluggish. When I toured in my type R, boost felt great up the mountains

[@fscottgray9784]

I thought Joe was filming "The Birds 2" . Instead of love birds 🐦 you have crows. Zonk on front row hooks

[@xp50player]

Something that never moves is static. Something that routinely moves, but is currently parked is stationary.

[@RaitisRides]

Semantics

[@chuckwalla2967]

Nice dirt lot 'off-roading'. That's more than what most of the owners will ever do.

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah! We I wanted to showcase it.

[@dbunch904]

Shoot, that’s more than what 99% of people with built rigs do too lol

[@stevekuebler5101]

Why do so many manufactures not put LED lights in their turn signals?

[@et6032]

The cvt hurt my heart ❣️

[@babushka2588]

Hows the foot well? I have an issue with my 2019 Crosstrek is where my right leg is cramped by the center console.

[@Scotto97]

I tried to order a fully loaded Wilderness and the dealer wouldn't move off of full MSRP of almost $40,000. Has that been other's experience? I'm here in Vegas

[@TucsonDude]

Mine was MSRP and I was cool with that. It's the latest and greatest.

[@davejohnston1470]

Just paid $35900 for mine OTD in Ohio. Loaded -HK sound, moon roof, and power dr. seat.

[@TucsonDude]

@@davejohnston1470 So, you're telling us that you only paid around $32K for yours? That's $4000 under MSRP for a somewhat desireable car. 🤔

[@ronaldcreighton3289]

I'm buying the green one tomorrow here in Texas, 3200 off the sticker. Was $35000, got for $32800.

[@RaytheonNublinski]

This thing is killer. Think I’m sold on these.

[@RaitisRides]

They really do the business for sure!

[@Rokstardad82]

I’d love a Impreza wilderness ❤

[@Kevin-qz4eq]

99% of buyers of this will only drive it to work, starbucks, and the mall

[@TucsonDude]

So? It's not a Jeep Rubicon. It's a slightly ruggedized Crosstrek. I have both.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

And their visit to the gloryhole at the YMCA 😂😂😂

[@TucsonDude]

@@AntilleanConfederation Was that YOU on the other side of the wall?

[@AntilleanConfederation]

@@TucsonDude no. I was the doctor prescribing you penicillin

[@TucsonDude]

@@AntilleanConfederation After you infected me, right?