The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Is A Turbo Shy Of Being A Lifted WRX Hatch

[@george-ng5gj]

People always ask me why I have to have a Subaru in the fleet: visibility, use-ability and safety. It does everything you need it to and nothing else. Buy a sports car if you want to race, buy a truck if you want to climb. I buy a subaru for everyday life.

[@Hallowsaw]

The impreza and crosstrek hold their value extremely well too. Some of the lowest depreciation $ amounts of all cars. I think the corolla and civic are the only others that depreciate less and im sure the civic is because of the si and type r holding their value.

[@lpmorify]

I just bought the 2024 sport in silver. My Subaru journey begins.

[@brocklanders6969]

I have the same. How are your seats wearing? They have replaced the fabric on my driver seat due to the gold trim pilling.

[@lpmorify]

@@brocklanders6969 none that I can tell.

[@sarahbarnes3605]

I did too. Well used 6,000 miles

[@rose415]

I bought a crosstrek after watching this video, your review was a big help and crosstrek has not disappointed me

[@DavidBayne-fi4ur]

This is by far the FUNNEST Sube test drive, Ive seen yet! Thank you Sofyan & Rob for the journey! Im trying to figure out which Crosstrek to get, when my Outback lease is up in Aug of '25.

[@georgevella4797]

Factory ordered mine a couple of weeks ago. Sapphire blue w/moonroof. Should be great for life here on the Oregon coast.

[@jeepinspence]

I think I'm doing the same soon, I'm still debating on this or the Wilderness. The MPG difference and price being the kicker.

[@baddas380]

I love how you guys were having sooo much fun I enjoyed every bump with you, looks like a lot of fun

[@justinstewart3248]

Give me a manual WRX version and I’m in. Like day one buyer. Let’s go Subaru!

[@ronpulido743]

Crosstrek plug-in hybrid with 40+ EV, ventilated seats, skid plates, solid roof, and spare tire. Would be perfect for getting to my trail heads and cooling down after a long hike!

[@TheCrooksandCastle]

did subaru pull the hybrid line up out of crosstrek, i cant find any

[@stevecontos3317]

@@TheCrooksandCastle yes for now. I think plans are to reintroduce a hybrid, but doesn't seem to be much information as far as what kind of hybrid. Sounds like a chance it is not a plug in.

[@philricci2012]

I just bought the exact same Crosstrek in Canada (Onyx trim), same colour too. In Canada it comes standard with heated steering wheel, heated mirrors and seats, and power moon roof. So far, so great.

[@markthibault8579]

A Crosstrek WRX would be awesome.

[@Hallowsaw]

I think they just need to scrap the wrx and put either one of the FA24 motors in the impreza rs. The rs looks way better than the wrx.

[@eamonob84]

I’ve got a ‘21 Impreza with a lift kit and AT tires and I love it, but if the Crosstrek comes out with a turbo, that will be seriously tempting to upgrade to.

[@mariod9290]

I just bought my Subaru Crosstrek .... and I'm loving it, The Harman Kardon audio system CRANKS !!!!!

[@CeeJayy720]

Lol i like when you let Rob include his input. It’s gives a collaboration review vibe 🔥

[@RLTtizME]

Where are you feelin ‘ the vibe?

[@cloudbullets]

Very silly that Subaru is discontinuing the Crosstrek Hybrid, hopefully, like you mentioned, they might be working on a better version of the Crosstrek Hybrid, which would be great for everyone. Excellent review.

[@JasonYergin]

A WRX type version of this would be amazing. Hell I would be glad for 220 horse version with say 230 torque.

[@keytothegate68]

Agree-but the engine bay is cramped. Where to put the turbo? I'm sure that is not why it doesn't have one but the bigger 2.5 L makes the engine bay really stuffed

[@bobl1769]

It doesn’t need a turbo, it needs a six speed. The 2.5 is a great engine and has plenty of power.

[@ajohnson153]

One thing I miss about this generation of Subies is the frameless windows. I always thought that was a neat touch on the older models.

[@BrandonSmith-ks7ho]

That's actually the same color and trim I priced and built, so watching this video was pretty cool, thanks. Now you did say the Dim Rear View Mirror was an option, correct? Also, how's the audio sound in the sport?

[@DRayL_]

They need to redo that center screen. The tall/pad setup means things like the backup camera is small. Some people kinda need a large backup camera as they get older. If they want to keep that setup,...they need to make it wider, at least, in the screen dimensions.

[@davehigg3244]

I watch a lot of reviews and yours are one of the best,, nice work!!

[@noob.168]

They do full digital instrument clusters for the Japanese market...12.3 inches!

[@bobware3966]

Rob for the win! That man can drive.

[@VictorCervantes-k7s]

Riding in the dirt and mud looks like a lot of fun!

[@plightn]

I think the Corolla Cross Hybrid drive train makes a lot of sense for the Crosstrek.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Actually, because the Crosstrek is pretty large, the RAV4 hybrid setup would probably fit and make more sense

[@edsmith9855]

Corolla Cross is slower than 2.5L Crosstrek, as is the HRV. They are barely faster than the base Crosstrek, if at all. All 3 have CVTs as well, so I don't really know why people are hating on Subaru. Corolla Cross hybrid could be better, but I don't know if it is available yet.

[@plightn]

@@edsmith9855 True it's just that there is so much regulation that getting a hybrid is nice since some cities are looking to ban gas only, and you have to walk, bike or public transport inside.

[@A_A_J.]

Cross hybrid has a completely different type of AWD… the hybrid gives it extra horses. It’s 190 up and thus faster while still being quiet (and getting 41 mpg). Not an off-road vehicle, tho.

[@plightn]

@@A_A_J. I agree but I think the Crosstrek needs a hybrid drive train, given that this vehicle has a similar TNGA platform to the Corolla cross hybrid I think it would be wise for Subaru to take that drive train, since Toyota owns 20% of Subaru they often collaborate on parts and projects.

[@noobwow2009]

They finally put armrest at sport trim😅

[@ericarntson2035]

I'd buy one tomorrow if they'd just turbocharge the thing. An N/A 4-banger at altitude is just too wheezy.

[@ottosync]

This needs an STI version.

[@ACSFernalld]

I was hoping these reviews would go live today! Let's go!

[@BionicMerlin]

I have the 2023 Sport, which I like better than the 2024. These cars could use a STI strut tower brace if you're into using it as a sporty car.

[@missi1342]

Great job reviewing this car.

[@HiBlock1]

Does Rob has his own channel? His drive was much more interesting and he showed the car instead of speaking about it. It's astonishingly wonderful.

[@VictorAndScience]

He's cute

[@jp93309]

Rare off-road fun! Great way to showcase a Crosstrek.

[@skoprowski]

Still don't understand why Subaru always gets a pass for their power trains. Any other car that had such a droning CVT and slow performance would be criticized for it.

[@64Spokes]

This^^^^^ very unremarkable cars with an enormous following for some reason…

[@kheldaryt]

Scott completely agree but people buying this don't care. Crosstrek buyer knows the mpgs are better because the window sticker tells them but they aren't the buyers who can quantify a worse powertrain experience. It's a budget buy that's the right size with no real competitors.

[@skoprowski]

@@kheldaryt I'm not just talking about customers, I'm also talking about car reviewers in general. They will tell you how they hate CVTs and complain about how slow a HR-V or Corolla Cross is but a Subaru that has a CVT that sounds worse and is just as slow is somehow no big deal.

[@kheldaryt]

@@skoprowski I see, I agree Subarus aren't nice and get a pass on a lot of stuff. I used to love Subaru back in the day when they made fun cars. Not remotely interested in them now but they have done a good brand job on 2 things in particular. 1. subaru's get an off roady/outdoorsy bonus so that kind of stuff doesn't matter as much? i.e. if 2 cars have cvt noise then HRV is going to be evaluated more harshly because you are taking it to the mall but Crosstrek you are doing extreme things like surfing or snowboarding. So as long as you get there it's not a big deal.... Don't think that's actually how people use them all the time but think it does mentally factor in. 2. Subaru currently has a secret sauce of not overpromising. They have done a good job of defining their brand. You don't expect it to be nice so no one is disappointed. Few people buying a Subaru wish they were getting a Lexus.

[@mikhailmamontov2155]

I used to own Subaru Legacy Outback. Never again! To slow and unreliable. I own Toyota now, and my next car could be even Toyota Cross, that would be better than this Subaru.

[@bobbowie9350]

the yellow trim applied like that just looks weird

[@WyattUTFT]

IMO it only looks good on the alpine green and black colors

[@Nemura12]

Agree.

[@johnny-mnemonic13]

​@@WyattUTFTblack for sure

[@franko8572]

Hellcat vibes.

[@b.rhodes1342]

Not a fan. Especially the yellow trim interior.

[@Susan-qg3ll]

I have a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek that had a lot of problems which were common for that model year. (Excessive oil consumption, wheel bearing and early brake replacements) I have been told they have corrected these issues. My model is also a manual transmission which I think is a shame that they no longer offer this option.

[@geneforte9038]

I have a 2013 and I also had encountered the same problems and more. I test drove a 2024 Impreza RS and liked it, but I am still not sure I want another Subaru to replace my 2013.

[@shawnriv9]

What colors look best with the yellow trim besides blue?

[@michellemaldonado9611]

I got this in Pearl White, and it looks really good

[@TheDonBoston]

Black. The yellow honestly looks gold irl.

[@noobwow2009]

Man. I want a Japanese built crosstrek but I want a more powerful engine. I had bad experience with American built vehicles. People are sloppy in the state😂

[@RLTtizME]

You are sloppy in your shorts.

[@exodus3252]

So, like...a Mazda CX-30 turbo?

[@rapid5208]

You should wait for Elon musk to build cars in Mars! 😄

[@paulhanlon2405]

“Hey Rob don’t touch my shifter”

[@lorenschwiderski]

Do you notice that camera on the left atop the windshield?

[@WOOF95]

With a lower center of gravity, does this have body oll and handling more like a car? Superb video.

[@4G63Tx]

That’s what baffles me the most about this vehicle, it’s their best selling model yet they don’t offer a trim level with the WRX turbo engine. Doesn’t make any sense, clearly there’s demand for it

[@simons5193]

Those gold strips would have been much nicer being in bright red or bright orange.

[@abonnie1]

@redlinereviews how is the steering compared to the previous generation Subaru claimed they used the steering from the wrx

[@godwhomismike]

I saw they had some Limited models there as well. Did you have a chance to check out a Limited? I am curious how the upgraded Harman Kardon audio system is in it, as that is an $1800 option in the Limited.

[@ZRodTW]

$1500 if you do Subaru vip

[@cjbr1989]

There's no way you can compare the 2.5 n/a to the 2.4 turbo engine. I own a 2016 WRX, had a 2.5 outback for over week from the dealer, they're not even close

[@jeffmckee8230]

What mountain did you guys go off roading on?

[@gibreezy]

Does this have remote start?? This is a must in Texas

[@tyjandrews]

Does the 2024 Crosstrek still have a physical button to turn off the AutoStart?? (It's to the left of the steering wheel in the 2022 Crosstrek Limited.) If Subaru moved AutoStart from a physical button to the oversized, corny touchscreen then I'm 100% not upgrading generations. I like to feel the acceleration from red lights in Sports Mode because I live in the city and need to swim lanes and corner turns 😊🎉😂

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

It’s a large icon on the screen above the air super simple to see and press

[@glennh8185]

In Canada the Crosstreck has a heated steering wheel!

[@minus3283]

half heated steering wheel, to be precise. I just realized it by today. LOL

[@raulcruzquintanilla9834]

Been waiting for this video so long! Thanks for making my Monday

[@postridebeers]

great review. thank you!

[@hhch2]

Love your channel. Keep it up.

[@saraaronzon4562]

Can the entertainment screen be turned off?

[@sarahhagen2051]

Yes, I looked at one today, and asked the same thing 🤣

[@davidguarin358]

Very nice and entertaining episode on this sport car 🚗

[@Hallowsaw]

If they drop either of the FA24's in the impreza rs for 2025, i dont think the wrx will exist anymore.

[@justinstewart3248]

Does the base model still have the option for a manual?

[@dog_guy-c8x]

No I tried to get one they quit in 23.

[@kingkiril]

When can you order this 2.5L sport? I’m in the Usa

[@HiBlock1]

As far as I know, they should arrive to dealerships during June. Obviously, there are many places where you can "order" one and wait when they will have a car for you.

[@Pinkkermit17]

I don't care for a display that big, it almost feels like its a distraction

[@johnny-mnemonic13]

As a young person, the bigger the better!

[@michellemaldonado9611]

I have this model, and after a week or so, I do not notice it.

[@sylvainlanglois6644]

Nice video! I would like to see the older 2l turbo from de wrx 2020 in the Crosstrek.

[@MonkaS8000]

Like how there’s another 2024 crosstrek sport driving by at 9:24 😂

[@JRTrilling]

Yep that Alpine Green is really a nice color. I saw it in person a couple days ago.

[@danielsh1015]

I'm definitely holding on for the turbo.

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

So a lifetime? The new CEO of Subaru already said he is pushing for a cleaner company. That's why there is no STI and less turbo vehicles are being made and new electric/hybrid models are in the works.

[@danielsh1015]

@@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTreeIf there continues to be enough people interested in a 178hp Crosstreck, then I guess he’ll never make the turbo.

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

@@danielsh1015 it won’t happen my man. All the xt models of the outback and and legacy models with the turbos are always discounted and last to sell. Subaru doesn’t overlook these things

[@techpappee]

Idk if waiting until next generation is smart on digital instrument cluster. New vehicles like the redesigned Kona and Trax come with dual LCDs standard. 2x 12.3 in Kona and 8+11 in Trax.

[@geneforte9038]

Two people in the car slows down the 0 to 60 times. Maybe 8.2 or so ?

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

👏👏👏 THANKS SOFYAN AND ROB .....HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️

[@RLTtizME]

Who?

[@vichetkim5533]

Definitely lacks a Turbo. It's got a slower engine because the Toyota bean counters was involved in the design.

[@TheDiveWatcher]

When will this exact model and sport trim be on the dealer lots for sale?

[@ZRodTW]

I ordered a limited and the eta is July. Some people are getting their orders in June, some in August.

[@DanJosef-i1q]

@@ZRodTW Yup. I'm getting my Limited around August. California region

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

Drives me crazy when there’s a handle to close the hatch but people reach for the bottom lip of the painted portion and scratch it up when they’re dirty. Then you’re left with a bunch of permanent finger prints scratched into the paint. Use the handle for crying out loud!

[@richardmckrell4899]

10 seconds in a 2 liter crossover was what you'd expect 20 years ago. Subaru is way behind in performance.

[@dog_guy-c8x]

Its built for old men like me. I just like it to be reliable and to get me there. Still way better then a horse and buggy. LOL.

[@toddwilson5525]

I'm thinking the cloth on the top of the doors will fade.

[@slighwentwalking2024]

Looked like fun!

[@jwazftw4200]

Beautiful shooting location ❤

[@fakedazzleful]

Subaru really need to do what huyndai, Toyota and Honda does and make their Suv grills different from their sedans

[@francescoinnocenzi2671]

il vx1600benzina è consigliabile?in alternativa un altro crossover 4x4 simile

[@edsmith9855]

Huh?? Honda and Kia are ok, but the Corolla Cross grill is butt ugly. It looks like a catfish out of water gasping for air.

[@normap1229]

Awesome, decision made. I’m going with the Rav 4.

[@chrisb9478]

RAV4 competes with Forester. ?🤔

[@jmen8888]

The previous generation of RAV4 is better then the current version.

[@gregjones1867]

If anyone in your brood is tall, I suggest you take them with you to sit in the RAV4 passenger seat.

[@robertsn6584]

First off the rav 4 is way more money . This car is 32,000

[@JRTrilling]

RAV4 is so FUGLY like most Toyota's. They need a new design team.

[@johnperciballi4649]

The older Sport had the StarTex. This is a downgrade.

[@BringANickel]

Startex is a chemical disaster.

[@ThePallindrome]

rims look like Shimano rotors.

[@scottkessler9881]

Too many sport badges. One on the tailgate is enough.

[@ronmanson3000]

22:32 tokoyo drift

[@jmen8888]

US built 2.5 liter car is worse for reliability then the Japan built 2.0 liter.

[@lorenschwiderski]

Where did you find such data? Engine and CVT are made in Japan. There are some domestic parts and of course labor in the USA model. Is this not working out --- data statistics on such???

[@jmen8888]

@@lorenschwiderski Consumer Reports

[@lorenschwiderski]

@@jmen8888 thanks for your reply!

[@2Guys1ControllerShow]

12:42 That isn't what you think it is, that is computer-operated shift lag.

[@meifyoucan]

Dude asking for a lot out of a cheaper vehicle. Check your expectations from a 30k vehicle, some of the stuff you expect is in the OB/W, which rightly so it is the more expensive vehicle.

[@theoverlord1925]

CVT= Cheap Charlies trying to skimp and maximise their profits off your hard earned . A regular auto transmission will last longer and is far better for driving in my opinion ; so I won’t be buying one , but nice review !

[@dog_guy-c8x]

This CVT tran. is built by subie themself they have had time to work out lots of the bugs. Most other CVTs are out sourced that is where other manufactors are running into trouble.

[@Iceman-bu1eg]

Just get a warranty and who cares…

[@thndercat1]

I think I want the Mazda cx 30

[@kevinW826]

Pass. A 2022/23 Crosstrek is my limit. Made in Japan, not America, doesn’t have that crap computer in the dashboard that is a retarded idea and such a distraction for the driver.

[@dog_guy-c8x]

Subies sent to Canada are all made in Japan.

[@fjg2896]

Good review, but try not to use fillers like "kind of" when you speak.

[@gtb5]

Too bad no more manual, just lack of sales

[@JRTrilling]

Have you ever sat in very slow congested traffic with a manual? It SUX BIG TIME!

[@mattheviewer]

How many WRX owners actually __lift__ their vehicles to turn them into off roaders?

[@davidwayne9982]

YEP and being a TURBO "SHY" of it is why I'm NOT getting one... too underpowered for me..

[@kheldaryt]

Well, short a turbo and a real transmission

[@RLTtizME]

Oh the manual trope. Give it up.

[@lennygarrison6836]

@@RLTtizME “real transmission” can also mean a traditional torque converter transmission, none of this awful CVT crap.

[@RLTtizME]

@@lennygarrison6836 CVT's are great. You prefer the 8 speeds that are always searching for the right gear...and making sling shot shifts. Don't be an old fart.

[@kheldaryt]

@@RLTtizME nah, decent automatic would also work... cvt just stinks... will say, cvt are better than they used to be but just drove one the other day and it's still just miserable. name an enjoyable car with a cvt? can't do it. I get why subaru does the cvt. For the consumer it's hard to quantify how much worse cvt is where as it's easy to quantify 2mpg more or whatever it is. It's just a budget play and that's fine but don't act like CVT is good as a driving experience. It's not.

[@lennygarrison6836]

@@RLTtizME nope, I prefer a traditional, smooth, automatic transmission that doesn’t exhibit massive drone noises, and which doesn’t have excessive lag when accelerating. On top of that, CVT transmissions still aren’t as reliable as a conventional automatic, and you need to change the CVT fluid often which is pretty costly. So yeah…….

[@paulokneip1396]

Check it out guys, it's the same old car, but now with more yellow highlights! :/

[@mikeharris7261]

The outside is getting uglier😢

[@Eldaino999]

So it’s barely a second faster than the 2.0? Honestly I’ll take the performance hit since it sounds just as grating as the 2.0 and at least the premium trim doesn’t penalize you with god awful gloss black trim in high traffic areas.

[@robertsn6584]

It's actually over 2 seconds faster 0-60

[@lorenschwiderski]

@@robertsn6584 No, it is not. Depending on tests, it is more like 1 second to 1.5 second range. Neither is good for street racing :))

[@Garlander]

You and Raities rides need to do a video together. I know you guys be running into each other on the regular

[@Fitness195]

CVT means no beuno for me.. Subaru needs a classic auto like Mazda is still doing with the 3GT or a manual option on all their trims

[@RLTtizME]

So go buy a Mazda. Subaru is doing just fine without your marketing expertise.

[@wiks101]

CVT's SUCK!

[@JRTrilling]

Right but more and more manufacturers are going to them.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Still underpowered and no hybrid model? What this needs is a 100hp electric motor to boost the ICE; 285 HP and 45mpg. WTF Subaru, why are you holding back on modern technology? Why are they still pushing this completely Outdated technology?

[@thomas735]

Because that would add a lot to the cost.

[@le-yoshi-o-morii]

Not everyone wants a hybrid lol

[@RLTtizME]

They had a hybrid and it was pathetic. Subaru is doing just fine little fella.

[@mlps93]

The JDM versions comes only in a hybrid with the 2.0 e-boxer engine.

[@RLTtizME]

@@mlps93 John Dillwod Magilicutty? Malcolm Bricklands Gardner?

[@Natethegreat200c]

Man oh man I’ve been watching you for years to KNOW if this power train was in a Jeep Compass or renegade you would have TRASHED it. The faces and remarks you made during your recent renegade and 500x review was very biased . My goodness. Lumbar is a first ?! In 2024?!? A Dodge Dart has 4 way! I mean Jesus Chris,the excuses you make for your fav JAPANESE brands always will AMAZE me.

[@TheLumberJacked]

“Subaru” is Japanese for disappointment…

[@coreygarcia622]

8 secs for a 3300lb car is way too slow, not really practical for anything other than city driving.

[@cargueone1971]

8 seconds is fine for intended use Want instant torque? Get a EV I've been driving for 36 years. You don't know what is slow unless you drive a Japanese car from the 70's or 80's. My FJ62 gets 10 Mpg, and goes 0 to 60 in 16 seconds, with a 4.0 inline 6.

[@coreygarcia622]

@@cargueone1971 As someone who lives and drives near and on busy highways and on/off ramps, such poor acceleration is pretty dangerous. It might be good for some but definitely not for me

[@cargueone1971]

@@coreygarcia622 you can buy what you like. But the acceleration is fine. Let me ask, how long have you had your licence?

[@coreygarcia622]

@@cargueone1971 I don't need instant torque lol, I need a car that doesn't take forever to get up to highway speeds, this just ain't it for me that's all. Over a decade, not sure why that's relevant.

[@tails300]

@@cargueone1971 7 seconds is the new sweet spot, 8 seconds is slow for modern standards.

[@legopieface]

We cannot stand for the lesbian gray erasure of this Model Year.

[@CrackerSmith]

No manual. No buy.