2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L vs 2.5L vs Wilderness Comparison & 0-60!

[@jared9984]

As someone who's watched a lot of crosstrek reviews on KZbin, this was one of the best. Great job!

[@Markb51291]

I concur. Despite the negatives, I still got the Sport.

[@markvicferrer]

A comparison between these three versions is much appreciated.

[@brinsonmcbride]

My ‘23 Impreza is great at many things. Going fast with the 2.0L is not one of them.

[@nickscapellato8248]

My S/O has a 2019 Impreza hatch. It’s endearingly slow. Somehow it feels faster when you stomp on it at highway speeds than from a stop!

[@anthonyng3014]

@@nickscapellato8248That's the CVT at work. I have a 2024 Outback XT and from a stop it accelerates FASTER when I roll on the throttle than when I floor it. No seriously, it's that weird. I almost want to put some sort of pedal limiter so when it's floored it's actually inputting 95% throttle or such. You can check out the 5-60 times for the Subarus with CVTs and you'll see their 5-60 times are much more in line with competitors while their 0-60 times usually lag behind.

[@danielfair4675]

They're not built for speed, and that's fine with 99% of the folks that buy them to do what they need.

[@zachsummers3321]

Agreed has enough power for a car that size. Amazing in the snow goes through 1.5 to 2 foot drifts no problem.

[@nolanflanagan3090]

@@zachsummers3321 the impreza? or the crosstrek?

[@ajbcohen]

Well done. Thanks for covering details and comparing the models side by side. And congrats on the excellent editing and choreography. And variety of video clips with multiple perspectives/angles/distances. This is very professional. I test drove the 2.0 l and 2.5 l and came to the same conclusions. Surprised they were so similar.

[@briAction]

Analog gauges are a premium feature 👍

[@quandale2648]

Maybe if they’re done well, I see your point, but subarus are super outdated and have a crap small calculator screen in the middle…. a bigger screen with analog gauges like a kia stinger or the integrated screen with analog gauges like mazdas are much better than these

[@normaninsandiego7061]

Excellent video. Thanks for the review of the Crosstrek, and I think I will get the base model.

[@Realistick]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and supporting!

[@matthewjohnson1211]

My wife has it…as long as where you live isn’t super hilly or mountainous -it’s fine.

[@wackit6756]

Tyler, thank you SO much for doing a side by side on these 2 engines, a video I have been waiting for. I know at full throttle both CVT's sound terrible but at 3/4 throttle do they at least emulate a shift? Honda's CVT's seem to do this very well. ✌️

[@Realistick]

Thanks for watching! They emulate a gear shift here and there when you don't completely plant it, but it's nowhere near as natural as Honda's E-CVT in their hybrids or Subaru's "SPT" in the WRX. I can't remember how the HR-V's transmission performed in that regard but I'm just happy the Subie is smooth now!

[@brianrobertsii4620]

I wish the gigantic screens in the center weren't a thing. Otherwise it looks like a great family crossover.

[@michaelrizzo6150]

I totally agree, pretty darn ugly.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Subaru has ruined the interior. Used to be a basic but classy design, nice controls and switches. This elongated portrait orientated tablet looks like its trying to force its way out of the dashboard. Its so hideous. If I get another Subaru (had three), it would be an older model with the traditional dash.

[@suespony]

I just bought a 2025 outback limited, while I was at the dealership, I noticed a bunch of cars next door basically in a field, so I ask about that. The salesman told me that they had a hailstorm that got over 150 of their brand new cars. I asked what are you doing with those, he said they will probably get wholesaled to a dealer in the Midwest. Anyway, to make a long story short, I ended up also buying a new 2024 Crosstrek sport for 18 k. Only thing was, no financing available on it, which I was good with because I was paying cash anyway. It does have some roof and hood dents, but not that bad really, I haven't decided if I am going to get them fixed yet. So now I have two new cars.

[@quandale2648]

So was the crosstrek brand new or used cus it had dents?

[@RKmndo]

The biggest benefit for the Crosstrek Wilderness, IMO, is the 3500lb towing capacity via the tranny cooler and the gruntier gearing. The gruntier Wilderness gearing allegedly sacrifices some MPG though. The other stuff? The 2.5L can be had with other trims. The aftermarket can provide suspension, armor, a rear diff-locker, and/or LSDs. The aftermarket can also provide high-clearance steel bumpers with winch-mount/receiver-hitch/tire-carrier.

[@davidwayne9982]

THANKS-- wanted to see one of these comparisons.... (one point most don't mention-- they are the SAFEST too-- in all crash tests- SUBARU far outdoes all other vehicles so in an accident- you have FAR BETTER chance of walking away healthy from most all accidents.!! )

[@scottanthony3426]

I noticed the same loss of steering feel and turn in with the Forester Wilderness vs the other Forester's. They did the same thing with the final drive ratio, and it didn't feel like on the road, any gain in acceleration was worth the huge penalty in MPG. In the Outback Wilderness, the 2.4 Turbo is used, and it is substantially quicker than the XT in 0-60. Good topic you chose for review. Nice to see the back-to-back on the different configurations of the Crosstrek. 3500 lbs towing capacity is impressive in the Wilderness version.

[@robdog1245]

The trick to getting the CVT to shift is 2 fold. One, you paddle shift it, if your foot is in the floor, use the paddle shifter and force it to shift, it helps a lot. The other is letting off ever so slightly on the gas, then hitting it again, that also forces it to shift. I had a 1st gen crosstrek that did the same thing, and while they've updated the CVT, when I test drove whats now my Wilderness, I remembered that, and surprsingly, the salesperson didn't know about those 2 tricks and was wondering how I got it to shift so well.

[@Realistick]

It’s slower if it “shifts,” my problem was with getting it to takeoff. I’ll try backing off of it the next time upon launch!

[@kingkiril]

2.5l Subaru crosstrek sport is a perfect car

[@digitaldoc100]

No such thing as a perfect car, they are all compromised. Your short comings include the CVT, the uncomfortable front seats, the lack of physical buttons, and the overall lack of power.

[@lennygarrison6836]

⁠@@digitaldoc100I’ve watched somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-15 reviews of the new Crosstrek, and none of them mentioned uncomfortable front seats. And there’s a few physical buttons, although less than ideal. And the CVT doesn’t offer amazing performance. But it’s still pretty smooth and adequate for what it’s intended for.

[@digitaldoc100]

​@@lennygarrison6836 I have sat in multiple Crosstreks, including a limited with leather seats. I find that they lack bolstering and padding, and are generally less comfortable than other models. However, obviously not everyone will fit the same.

[@lennygarrison6836]

@@digitaldoc100 valid point.

[@anthonyng3014]

I'd disagree. It's more expensive than the 2.0, lower fuel economy, heavier, and all for what? 0.2s off the line? If I had to pick a Crosstrek, I'd go for the 2.0. Now if they had the 2.4T in the mix, I'd jump on that in a heartbeat. But they better not price it upwards of 40k USD.

[@dirtycommtroop]

The market seriously lacks affordable vehicles with respectable offroad capability. There is a lot of value in this Crosstreks that i cant seem to find anywhere else. They should keep the price down otherwise id probably choose a bronco sport or jeep compass.

[@Charronegro_13]

100%

[@0HOON0]

The 2.0l is built in Japan. 2.5l USA. Japanese Subarus have a history of being slightly more reliable than their Merican cousins.

[@Realistick]

The Indiana plant where they build the Crosstrek 2.5L is a great one, I wouldn't slander it!

[@robdog1245]

Mine was built in LaFayette Indiana, not Mexico. Subaru doesn't build vehicles in Mexico, but other companies certainly do.

[@0HOON0]

@@robdog1245 "Merican" is kind of a lame joke based off some blue-collar dialects where the "A" in American is almost silent.

[@JohnBerry-z7o]

As a former skilled trades contractor who spent days working in multiple GM plants in Michigan, my family will NEVER buy an American vehicle !

[@quandale2648]

@@robdog1245thought is said mexican at first too but reread it and delete your comment 😂

[@kenhoward3512]

I've never driven a Subaru, but owners' comments I've read say that you get quicker acceleration with the CVT if you don't floor the pedal, but back-off a bit. That might explain the slower-than-expected 0-60 time, here, with the 2.5 engine. I do like the Wilderness version - but wish it didn't look like it's trying too hard to look rugged, ending up looking like a "poser."

[@robdog1245]

Ironically, I took my CTW off road the other day and ended up doing better than a Bronco (full size) Rubicon, AND a 4 runner. It's not necessarily the car, but the driver too, I can keep up with Rubicons and Broncos and 4Runners all day long, and I didn't buy it to rock crawl it.

[@0HOON0]

@@robdog1245 You need to get video if true. Because even the Wilderness models are way less capable than a base 4Runner.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Well said, someone with common sense. Ive had Subaru CVT and its true, you do make far better progress with less effort by building up the speed and backing off the pedal as the revs climb. The CVT needs to catch up with engine speed, and forcing it does no good at all. Its an art form, but it works great once you get the hang of it. I loved it in the Outback. Really good progress. Driving to work at the time, id often get caught at lights just before I got there on a dual carriageway ring road. If I was at the front it would be fun. Even without “S” mode, get the pressure on the pedal right, watch the revs and it would fly, no noisy revving engine, no time wasted between gear changes, cars would disappear behind me in the mirror as I headed to the 50mph limit.

[@John-yg6wi]

Hi Tyler, just subscribed. Any plans on a review for the 2024 Kia Seltos? I've been considering both the Crosstrek and the Seltos. The Seltos seems to offer more features than the Subie.

[@josetomasoyarzun895]

Build quality is amazing in this cars, it’s such a great all rounder

[@thatissomeBS]

That's just Subaru at this point. They check so many boxes, including value. Any knock on basically any of their cars is basically just nitpicking.

[@chevy4x466]

Where is this made? It is A lot of money for A compact

[@josetomasoyarzun895]

@@chevy4x466 mine is from Japan, better quality control, other compacts doesn’t have awd or standard safety equipment

[@chevy4x466]

@@josetomasoyarzun895 that’s cool. 😎. I just don’t see the value of buying a Japanese name plate if it is made by American factory rats 🐀. I can buy a Chevy trax built in South Korea instead.

[@JustRollin]

​@@chevy4x466then you get bad engineering as well

[@activepuck2225]

I have a Limited arriving soon from Japan in Sun Blaze (hopefully within a couple weeks!) and I’m pretty excited. In Canada it’s pretty interesting because other than accessories there aren’t additional options per trim level for Subaru’s sold here (ie, technology packages), just choice of paint. So Limited here has HK audio system, etc. I really don’t mind but it’s also frustrating because you can’t get a Forester Wilderness with the upgraded audio package. 🫤 Having said all that, thank you for being a reasonable car reviewer. By that I mean you understand real world usage and consumer needs.

[@rundix3351]

Nice honest review on the vehicles power train. All I see or read mostly is get the 2.5 where there is only 30 hp difference. I see no big difference like you after test driving both engines.

[@jadewulf3625]

Thanks for completing the 0- 60 test on 3 models. Owning a CTW I was disappointed with the performance results. I thought the 4:11 gear ratio would have made a bigger difference. Possibly tires had an effect ? Proves this vehicle needs a turbo like the Outback. I thought the 700 pound roof rack capacity was applicable to all models not just the Wilderness ? Bottom line I think all models have a place and the largest disappointment is not having the manual,transmission.

[@Realistick]

Congrats on the Crosstrek! I was hoping the FD would make it more peppy too, I think the difference is subtle on the road but it seems to make more of an impact off road from what I've seen.

[@BrewTownBiker]

Bought my premium for $26250, made in Japan, just like the base, nothing else compares for the price

[@vt1340]

I'm gonna want to pass on a highway when the people in front are doing less than 65mph , not a problem with most compact cars. Subarus attraction is its practical design and continuous improvement in reliability, and of coarse, its price. Its older cvt was awful ,but the new wilderness I leased last year is perfect for what I want from it and I have no complaints about the cvt.

[@aaron5777]

for the 0-60 did you use the 'S' mode, instead of the standard 'I' mode? Allows for slightly higher acceleration.

[@oddities-whatnot]

The 2.5 sounds better. I am in the UK, the only car we get with that size engine is the Outback, I had one about three years ago. It doesnt bother me it had no turbo, it had plenty of pull with very little effort once I got used to the CVT, which I really liked.

[@jish8681]

All they gotta do is make an xt version and it’s their best car

[@taelee347]

Literally just drop WRX drivetrain into it.

[@oddities-whatnot]

A few XT still for sale in the UK, but I dont like the pan roof. Gets too hot in summer and they are expensive to replace if anything falls on them. People think that doesn’t happen but conkers, tree branches etc, ive had them dent a car roof. Those pan roofs cost at least 2k for the glass alone ! I know because it happened to a customer of mine years ago.

[@HawkGTboy]

This video convinced me to get a Mazda CX-50 turbo. 😂

[@williamowens21]

You cant tow with it.

[@clemonallison488]

Well I guess I’ll hang onto my 6 speed manual.

[@taelee347]

I have one of those 2.0L Crosstrek as a loaner while my 2006 STi is in for service and it is killing me with boredom… and the indicated mpg is only 27.5 because I have to rev it up to get anywhere. It is very surprising that 2.5L with 30 extra horses is making almost no difference here…

[@henryd1981]

I wish there were more ways to improve that 2.0L engine. I tried owning a 2021 Crosstrek with the 2L for 4 months, but I ended up having buyer's remorse. I bought the car based on all the praise out there for Subarus, but I just couldn't fall in love with it even though I tried. It's not a bad car at all. Luckily, new Crosstreks were still in very short supply at the time and used ones were going for crazy money. In the end, I was able to get the sticker price for the Crosstrek, and I got back into a car I liked. I'm sure it would have been a different story if I had gotten a Crosstrek wth the 2.5L, but price would have been an issue.

[@0HOON0]

What car did you end up buying?

[@henryd1981]

@@0HOON0 Buick Encore GX with the 1.3L Turbo

[@singlespeedcrossbike]

I purchased a new 2021 Crosstrek Premium and I felt the same about it. I sold it about the same time to Vroom for 3K more than I paid for it. Those were crazy times to sell a car. I will most likely be purchasing a Crosstrek Wilderness in the next several months. I want another Jeep in the worst way but I’m concerned about MPGs and hey the Wilderness will suffice to get me to the trail head. It’s a want and need thing.

[@toyota420xp]

I don't care about what the EPA number say I was just wondering what the real world MPG difference between the 2.5 and the 2.0 because maybe the 2.5 is as a fuel efficient

[@craigo2142]

Great little cars except that horrible drone during acceleration. Maybe a hybrid option might help.

[@MrEricmopar]

The 2024 Crosstrek has two major advantages over the Mazda CX-30. The first is obvious, the AWD system, the second is the redesigned seats... I've been test driving and sitting in new vehicles for months, and the Crosstrek, even the base model has hugely better seats. Most seats are much harder and have horrible bolsters on the seat cushions than the new redesigned Crosstrek seats.

[@scottcalhoun5524]

Also more ground clearance and legroom.

[@richadent968]

SUBARU needs to add a full size spare tire and wheel that are the same as the other 4. And a factory installed tow hitch.

[@ssssssss6889]

If you keep the revs. roudn 4000 -5000 rpm instead of flooring , you'll make less noise and get equal performances , if not slighly better in some condition. I also drive a Subaru boxer CVT and never exceed 4500 rpm , don't see the use or benefit.

[@boost331]

Im surprised how slow the impreza sport is. I assumed it would perform exactly Iike my 2024 Impreza RS. That will consistently do 0-60 in about 7.8 seconds according to my dragy. Still not fast by any means, but way better than 9+ seconds.

[@sonny1597]

Before you buy a Subaru do yourself a favor and check to see what class action suites they have against them. I didn't and ended up getting rid of my 2021 Crosstrek Sport because of the two class action suites that were against Subaru at the time. Both impacted my 2021 enough that I had to get rid of it. Got rid of it at 23K miles .. 5 windshields and the 5th with a repair already and Eyesite nearly got me killed twice. All reported to Subaru and not a single response.

[@Realistick]

5!? That was the most common problem with that generation (I talk about in my videos on the old car) but that is absurd, sorry. My parent’s 21 was thankfully free of any issues. Sometimes the surface that the windshield is mounting too isn’t good and causes that problem too! Which can also throw off the calibration of eyesight. I do a full reliability report on a full review of the car in the future and I’ll see if any of that has affected new models!

[@robdog1245]

Weird, we had to replace the windshield on my moms Outback, nothing was ever 'calibrated' or anything with the eyesight system, and its been fine going on 4 years.

[@markblankenship5788]

I have a 2021 limited and have had absolutely nothing go wrong, in fact the eyesight has saved me on 2 occasions because of stupid drivers. I say a big kudos to Subaru. I love mine.

[@gleones1979]

@@markblankenship5788hi. What do u mean by u r saved by its features. Could u please specify what u meant. I am planning to get a used one for my daughter. Ur response is highly appreciated. We r a honda, volkswagen and mazda drivers/ owners. Thanks

[@yardboy3955]

I’d get the larger motor with more horsepower and torque.

[@richardb.5691]

It's that stupid CVT - they should have used a 6 speed auto instead.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Not as smooth progress. Dont get so wound up about a transmission. CVT is great for its designed purpose. I had an Outback. I never needed to rev the engine to get anywhere. People floor the pedal with a CVT and expect it to be like a traditional auto box. It isnt, and its not designed to be. Some of us have experience and skills to know the difference.

[@samkitty5894]

That giant infotainment screen takes up the entire dash and makes the car look like Starship Enterprise. I am old school....I can't stand anything touch screen.

[@LicPlate8VPL158]

i made the mistake of getting a 2.0L. Luckily (i guess), it was a lemon and got my money back.

[@rickgarcia8481]

Real world driving never involves smashing the accelerator to the floor to 60. In real world driving the 2.5 liter is much better for the difference in price. Passing at 40, on highway, passing at 70 on interstate. Is considerable better with the 2.5 Lol, in the end he would choose the sport. Of course is the best bang for your buck.

[@anotheran]

The 2.0L sounded like in agony during that launch. The 2.5L isn’t as bad. The 0-60 difference between the two is so little. Other than bragging, it doesn’t bring much.

[@Realistick]

😂Just during the launch?

[@anotheran]

@@Realisticklol so true. These things are bargain mobiles. Whoever buys one should get as low of a trim as possible.

[@danielfair4675]

His 0-60 numbers are hilarious. A digital timer got me a 9.0 on the 2.0 base & a 7.8 on a Limited. Both 2021's .... and it doesn't register till you actually push the pedal.

[@anotheran]

@@danielfair4675 is that timer getting the 0-60 off gps or obdii ? The cars speedo is calculated from rotation speed and stock tire size and not accurate. For example, bmw usually reads 2mph higher. He uses dragy which is fairly accurate for 0-60 as verified by many reviewers comparing to other timers like vbox

[@AB-jk7tw]

Love the Forester but without a more powerful engine, it is not a car we are considering.

[@matrixlee6392]

They really should give the option of 2.4L turbo charged engine to the Forester

[@0HOON0]

Even if Subaru could just bring their N/A 2.5 up to the power level of Toyota's, it would at least make the high elevation performance acceptable.

[@AB-jk7tw]

@@0HOON0 Agree - it is not the horsepower that is the limitation but rather the complete lack of torque. Even if the engine was like the Tiguan with only 185 horsepower BUT 220 feet of torque, it would be a game changing improvement!

[@JustRollin]

​@@AB-jk7twAWD isn't doing it any favors

[@ssssssss6889]

The reason you dont feel any benefit on the turbo is flooring the pedal and revving at 6000 rev. At 6000 , the engine torque is at a all time bottom and the extra dispacement the least contributive. The main benefit of having a bigger displacement is to achieve a performance with less revving and less noise and smoother. It's not like you gonne shave 2 sec off on the 0-60 . specially with the foot all the way down. The reason to go the 5000-6000 rev range before shifing is that you found yourself out on 4000-4500 rev range in next shift. While the CVT has " no gear" , what's the point to stay at 6000 all the time, none.

[@Realistick]

I feel like i may need to make a video explaining what power and torque mean. Peak power comes from torque and rpm, it’s the rpm where the engine can do the most work. Also, the difference between the 2.0 and 2.5 was only felt after they got up to speed. This does not launch near high rpm. The CVT seems to limit the speed off the line, not the engine.

[@EagleWolfSparrow]

Somehow be like WTF no REAR SEAT VENT 2024??? wtf

[@mariovazquez3874]

If you want the 2.5L and live in an area with snow, you should get the Wilderness. Its Geolander A/T are snow rated and descent enough. The Sport has 18in all season that looked more like Summer tires. The Sport, plus a new set of 18in all terrain, or 17in all terrain with rims, or winter tires with rims will take you from close to over the Wlderness MSRP.

[@TheOneBadAssGamer]

I just bought a sport for 28k it has 6k miles

[@vypir313]

A friend of mine that works as a mechanic at a local suby dealer recommended the 2.5L over the 2.0L because they are more reliable. Using that as a starting requirement for our new vehicle, we ended up going with a 2024 Forester over any of the 2024 Crosstrek models with the 2.5L or 2024 Outbacks because the wife and I both wanted the Horizon Blue Pearl color and that was only available in the Crosstrek Base and Premium, which are only 2.0L, but it was available in all the Forester trims. We are so happy with our decision. :) Thanks for the side by side comparison of the crosstrek models.

[@whoawoahh]

On the contrary, I’ve heard that the FB20 is more reliable than the FB25 due to oil consumption issues down the road

[@mrgarrison3516]

​@@whoawoahh I also heard they're both the same engine block, except the 2.5 is bored out more for the increased diameter pistons, which then makes the head gaskets narrower & more susceptible to fail ....long term of course. I don't know the reasoning behind why that mechanic said that 🤷

[@PardyN2]

Aww no, no pretend shift points? Not a huge deal but the cvt drone sounds awful

[@williamowens21]

Why is there such a 0-60 hangup on a 4 wheel drive Subaru? Dont know very many people that are in a subaru racing club on the weekends. Thats not what this car is aimed at. Give it up.

[@Realistick]

I don’t think you watched the video but that’s okay. The point of it was to help people know what the difference in acceleration is. People sometimes ask if they should get the 2.5l is worth it over the 2.0l or if the wilderness changes the driving experience, this is the answer to that✌️

[@williamowens21]

I stand by my statement. If this type of suv was bought by people going 60 thru the woods it would be relevant. It has a tow rating. The huge amount of time spent on such a topic was wasted.

[@Realistick]

@@williamowens21 This was an engine comparison video, it’s in the title. My usual balanced review is a separate video.

[@williamowens21]

If I saw a Subaru suv line up against anything I would laugh, video it and laugh at it later too. Its ability in more extreme driving conditions and trail ability overshadows its racing ability. "Off the line" when talking about a Subaru is silly.

[@zulpiz6665]

Does both of these subaru have better handling than Lexus UX?

[@boxoffisa]

Of course. They are 4WD. But Lexus is great for its name.

[@chuckwalla2967]

The Eyesight cameras take up too much space in the windshield and hinders the view, especially traffic lights at intersections.

[@arnelsubaldo-r9i]

2.0 underpower

[@JustRollin]

The 2.0 and 2.5L difference felt negligible on flat ground to me. Maybe going uphill it would shine?

[@davidwayne9982]

Nah- can't go that CVT crap... just can't... I hate feeling like I"m going to get run over trying to get on the freeway... I'm going with CX-50 Mazda and have a supercharger put on it.. :)

[@CalgaryGuy71]

The Crosstrek is the perfect sized vehicle, it's playful looking and can take you anywhere. I really tried to like it but I test drove the 2.5L and it still felt way too sluggish. I would feel frustration all the time if I had to drive with that lack of power in situations where you need the "Get up and go".

[@Realistick]

Off the line, not much guts for sure! But most competitors aren’t better when it comes to passing power unless we’re talking about the turbo CX-30. Out of curiosity, which car did you buy?

[@CalgaryGuy71]

Haha. Something completely different…Bronco with the 2.7 twin turbo.

[@CalgaryGuy71]

And I do like the Mazda cx30 as a better option.

[@HomebrewSubaru]

For such an in depth edit, you could have verified that the 2.5 is not a 2.0 at 4:50 Getting tired of these poster boys

[@Realistick]

The more in-depth I make these and the more graphics I add, the bigger chance I’ll make a typo. Nonetheless, nice catch, I’ll try to be the one that finds it next time🥸

[@chevy4x466]

Yo, these scooby doos r pretty expensive for what they r

[@YankeeMav]

issue (preventing purchase) with the C'trek is total lack of ventilated seat availability (06:36). Otherwise compelling. Except when my mid-millennial eyes tell my cranium im seeing a Pontiac vibe or Toyota matrix. which is cool for memberberries but not so much for $30k+.

[@uniformsixfour]

I have a clean '06 vibe next to my Crosstrek in the garage... They are almost identical in profile. I'm obviously a vibe fan so that was a positive. This channel helped sell me on the Crosstrek and I could not be happier (thank you, btw). Put snow tires on this thing and you will pray for snow. Edit: I have the limited trim and the pleather seats are ventilated. A drawback for me as I cringe at the thought of potential spills leaking into the cushions.

[@corei6439]

It would be fun to see a comparison between generations as well. Like the 2011 Impreza 2.5 vs the 2012 Impreza 2.0. I am biased since I own the 2011 Impreza and am curious, but this idea can be applied to other generations of other vehicles as well.

[@Realistick]

I might try that when a new gen drops again, perhaps the forester?

[@ht1261]

Did you get permission to use footage from driving sport TV?😮

[@Realistick]

In the past, folks have tagged my channel name when they use my footage for b-roll and plug me in the video (like I do here) . KZbin has a feature called “mentions” where you tag the creator in the description and it notifies them. Though I do think sending them an email would be more courteous, I’ll give them an email if I need some more offroad footage sometime✌️

[@fp5495]

I miss when Subaru wasn't building cars mostly for families and 70 year old ladies who think themselves as quirky people. In the US, car companies are too hyper-focused on theoretical family unit type drivers, as though that's all that need cars here. The US is all full up with crossover and CUV offerings. We're officially the most boring car market on the planet now.

[@tomrakusan1179]

BRZ, WRX - right?

[@GPollyJordan]

Ha! I am one of those 70 year old quirky women. Had a 2.5 Crosstrek loaner and loved it. My 2011 Outback now feels heavy and sluggish.

[@Chubbydippin]

You often times hear the response to people who prefer Subarus with manual transmissions, "Well if more people bought them, then Subaru would've kept that option available." Only pairing a manual option with their weakest engine available had a lot to do with declining manual sales. The Crosstrek gets so many things right except for only offering one transmission option. Love the CTW but I have no interest in a CVT. We also hear, "Subaru prefers making vehicles with CVTS because it's cheaper for them to manufacture." Yet for the consumer, 8-10k to replace a CVT, because they are rarely "fixable", it's somehow all of a sudden NOT A CHEAP TRANSMISSION. How is a CVT cheap to put in a vehicle during the build out, but outrageously expensive for consumers to replace? Just fishy and doesn't add up.

[@danielfair4675]

Because it's a Valve Body issue. Change your CVT fluid every 40k miles and it'll outlast the ownership.

[@patrick7228]

10 second 0-60 almost seems dangerous. My goodness I feel bad for a young driver learning to merge on the highway for the first time.

[@Realistick]

It’s not that slow. Having owned a much slower vehicle, it’s only dangerous if you’re reckless when pulling out or merging!

[@labradachig1976]

Not at all. I know a young driver learning to merge in a 20-year old Elantra, getting 0-60 in about 12 seconds. The only dangerous thing is inconsiderate drivers these days.

[@danielfair4675]

That's funny, I used a Passport GT-2 G-timer on 2021's, both the 2.0 & 2.5 Crosstreks. 0-60 @ 9.0 with a base & 7.8 with the 2.5 Limited

[@HawkGTboy]

Omg I’ve never heard a CVT accelerate before. No thanks! 🤮

[@khalee95]

At the end of the day, it's a 4 cylinder boxer and not a V6. I own the 24 Crosstrek Premium. The moment I sat down at the dealership, I spoke my mind and told them exactly what I thought about Subaru's weak engine, but I was there to buy a Subaru. Which is why I own it right now. If not I would have walked across the street to the Toyota dealership.

[@Kai240i]

Your crosstrek sport is so slow, mine did 7.6 sec with dragy verified.

[@Realistick]

That’s what i got with the previous gen, I don’t know why it did that here but the wilderness also had the same stutter at low speeds so it could be a software change. I’ll get one from Subaru’s press fleet and see if that changes anything.

[@taelee347]

I think I know what you mean. Didn’t C&D also get 7.5 would previous gen crosstrek sport?

[@anthonyng3014]

Wow, so no matter how much money you throw at Subaru they can't even make a Crosstrek that goes below 8.5s... I don't know of any other manufacturer that has all these different engine and transmission combos yet making less than 10% difference at the end of the day between the base model and the top trim. What's even the point of all the different combinations when they make negligible difference in real-world performance?

[@Realistick]

They usually make a bigger difference but the transmission tuning held it back until 25-30 mph so the real world passing power is definitely improved

[@anthonyng3014]

@@RealistickThanks for the clarification. So if I understand you correctly, the 2.5 accelerates markedly faster from 25mph onwards but is slower from 0-25mph. Regardless of the reasons behind this, I guess it makes the 2.5 better on the highway and the 2.0 better for stop light drag races (which it will never win anyway) ;)

[@danielfair4675]

​​that's funny, I used a Passport GT-2 G-timer on both engine versions in 2021 trim. Base was 9.0 ... 0-60 and a Limited got me 7.8 .... same day, same weather done less than an hour apart.

[@ZZZZ-mkv]

Wilderness editions look like a parody of regular Subarus. I could not imagine driving a Wilderness version of any Subaru and not feeling embarrassed the entire time.

[@HarryKuloh]

They look just fine. They look better.

[@js9522]

I prefer the Wilderness aesthetic vs the standard models. I don't want to look like every other car on the road. Not your cup of tea? Cool. But there are others that really dig the deviation. Plus, all that extra cladding is functional. They are all easily replaceable if damaged on the trail and the front bumper is made up of 3 pieces, so you can replace the damaged piece rather than the entire bumper.

[@robdog1245]

I love my Wilderness. It's a great little car, and I like that its higher, its got AT's, and it has a beefier suspension, not to mention double the tow capacity, AND I can go anywhere a 4Runner or Bronco can go and get 2x the MPG. If I wanted a Fix Or Repair Daily I'd have gotten one, but since Ford has a terrible reputation, and 4Runners are 60k for a base model, I didn't.