Subarus have great AWD systems, and the stock tires on this thing are still more like an all-season tire. With Falken WildPeak or any of a number of other options better suited for mud and snow, this thing will do a lot better.
@rickm84568 ай бұрын
It’s looks like a 90’s hiking shoe. Having grown up in the 90’s, I love it.
@carmenmarcinkiewicz71496 ай бұрын
Yes it does look like a hiking shoe!!😂😂 I think k that's one of the reasons I'm so attracted to it.
@CenryHavill6 ай бұрын
That's what my wife said about my new 2024 outback wilderness hahaha
@EllysaE6 ай бұрын
No you did not hahahahah
@rickm84566 ай бұрын
@@EllysaE I didn’t? Whatever loser.
@jeremythebeer86097 ай бұрын
I've had my CrossTrek XV for 10 years. No issues. I wish they still had a manual transmission.
@MarcGaerlan7 ай бұрын
Great vehicle. My only complaint is not having a front camera like the Outback and Forester Wilderness editions. A vehicle made for going harder on trails/off road really should have that.
@knightryder37577 ай бұрын
If that was a new vehicle with less than 2000 km on it, the smell you were describing is the undercoating being burnt off of the various exhaust components.
@zgh90128 ай бұрын
Impressive! Wheels throwing snow like a snow blower!
@JonZimmerman-t3e8 ай бұрын
Beast of little off roader
@RidersInBlack8 ай бұрын
Great video Steve! What an impressive car on your test! 3500lb towing capacity! Transmission cooler! Reasonable price for what you get sounds like a winner to me
@SME57245 ай бұрын
I’m not a Subaru fan and I usually don’t like all the Subaru plastic but I like the way this looks … Subarus awd is top class
@cryptojlg6308 ай бұрын
They gotta put a bed on one of these. CrossTruk.
@subiesojourner7778 ай бұрын
A new Baja or BRAT? 😁
@ken8212Ай бұрын
Got a my first Subaru years ago. Loved it. Super capable and dependable. We live in the north where we see a lot of snow and harsh weather ❄️ Now we are a family with all Subaru’s! 😎
@uncalm8 ай бұрын
Good, fair review and a great demonstration of the kind of capability you can and cannot expect. It's not a truck and not pretending to be. The Crosstrek is a "rough roader", like you said. That said, a truly surprising number of people mod and off-road these. Lots of people add a 1-2" lift for the reasons you stated. The aftermarket is quite large, with everything from lift kits to skid plates to auto-locking rear diffs available. The smell is likely the brakes, as all of these Subaru Wilderness models (I have an Outback myself) use open differentials and the torque vectoring is accomplished solely via wheel braking and the center clutch pack. Especially given that you were in the "allow more wheel spin" mode, the interventions of the brakes will be happening when the wheels are spinning a bit faster. I'd be curious to see if you still got the smell when using the "Snow/Dirt" mode, since it biases toward more aggressive braking and slower wheel speeds. Thanks again for a cool demonstration!
@c.d.71308 ай бұрын
I myself own a cross truck, not the wilderness. however, that smell is usually first round run, mine went away after about a week. and I love this vehicle.
@Zanderthelab8 ай бұрын
Thank you for finally doing a Subaru video! I’ve been waiting for you to do one I love subies! The burning smell is obviously the brakes from vectoring.
@phillippowell12667 ай бұрын
I have the 2024 outback wilderness. It is awesome in the winter. Kind a wish I would’ve bought this one.
@JeffSpehar-ov1cn29 күн бұрын
Outback is more powerful.
@Wrangler598 ай бұрын
Subaru's are great in snow.
@tonycarel17857 ай бұрын
Great review! I love the fact that Subaru implements real-world use in their vehicles. Rather than just being a sticker in a badge package very impressive I would like to see more horsepower and torque. I would definitely buy one for myself and or my wife
@lmac1960675 ай бұрын
Awesome video! You doing an amazing job putting everything together and I hardly ever see those stop and go editing glitches!
@ScottMyers-l1z6 ай бұрын
I'd like to see these tests done with proper winter tires.
@seanholloway21582 ай бұрын
I love your reviews and yhe fact that you do canadian testing. Most offroading tests I see are in the desert or dry, rocky terrain. I live in Labrador, Canada, and seeing deep snow, proper mud and forest trails are very relatable. Keep up the great work!
@Soul2burn6 ай бұрын
Im 72 and i just bought one for adventure fishing and i love it except for all the tech i wish there was less tech but i do love it and do not regret my purchase
@boxer4engine7 ай бұрын
This Subaru is a small beast. Great review!
@glitchard36853 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this together and running these tests. I'm looking to get one of these very soon and snow travel is a MAJOR concern of mine. This made me excited to get behind the wheel of this vehicle. Thanks again.
@dannykrauskopf74048 ай бұрын
Excellent review as always!!! 😁
@michaellilly93427 ай бұрын
Love the review of my favorite brand guys.❤
@neogeoking7 ай бұрын
Great review. Love you guys.
@davidwayne99828 ай бұрын
I"ve been against these for a while-- because of "feelings" from past experiences-- that boxers are weak and cvts are trash and they sound "tinny" and cheap---- to realizing that's all BULLSHIT and these are GREAT CARS... finally- it's taken a long time to overcome the negatives of past info... BUT I always like the looks of these- and they look like FUN too.. :) I LOVE that blue too!!! :) and even the Gold accents.. -- wish they'd do the gold wheels as SARAH-N-TUNED suggested... :)
@trailrunnah88867 ай бұрын
Same! I actually like the look of these, though. I think they're a little small, but I've always thought the drive train was trash. I'm finally starting to come around to really liking them, and I was just looking at the Subaru website the other day and they actually seem like a decent value compared to what other vehicles are going for.
@davidwayne99827 ай бұрын
@@trailrunnah8886YES- it's growing on me too!
@chiefenumclaw79603 ай бұрын
Best review on the internet! Personally, I would go for the base model and put a bigger lift kit + slightly larger tires to fix the front approach angle problem. This truly is the cars achilles heel as you stated.
@KingKong-8 ай бұрын
Good review🙏🙏🙏.......very few channels show offroading & real capabilities👍👍👍👍👍......most channels are like visiting showrooms with fake salesman😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@wildbill23c8 ай бұрын
Driving Sports TV does some great Subaru reviews in some pretty nasty conditions sometimes. Ryan does a great job showing the capability of the vehicles he tests.
@KingKong-8 ай бұрын
@@wildbill23c yes, I subd to most automotive channels😉😉😉😉.....ya like I said, most channels dont test all SUV brands like VW, Audi, Hyundai, Ford, Toyota hybrids etc etc offroad, snowy trails......so we have to hunt to see such videos🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
@denisleblanc45068 ай бұрын
This is a car I'm really interested in. You've got me worrying a bit about the smell you were getting. Of course we automatically suspect the CVT but this one does have an oil cooler plus there is a warning if it gets too hot. In those conditions I don't think the CVT was working that hard since there was a lot of spinning. CVT's tend to heat up fast when the engine is working hard and the wheels aren't spinning much. That makes me wonder if it wasn't the brakes. It uses a brake based system to accomplish the "torque vectoring" and since you had a lot of higher speed spinning in the snow the brakes might have heated up more. But you should know if it was the brakes or something else. Have you looked into it more to find out what the smell was?
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
Yeah not sure what type of smell he detected but being a new vehicle it’s not uncommon for things to smell and offgas especially during the first real hard use where components get hot. A gear oil smell should be quite distinct. There’s also the possibility that some items that it was dragging over on the snow got caught underneath and burned off.
@MNsaint8 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP Yes, this. My (then) new 2020 Crosstrek smelled of oil when it was new as does my now new 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. After a time, the smell went away on my 2020 and I assume (hope?) it'll do the same with my CTW. It would be helpful to know how many miles/kms were on the CTW he tested.
@briAction8 ай бұрын
Have a new ctw, also noticed the smell. It went away about 500 miles in. Assuming it was brakes breaking in, definitely didn't smell like transmission or oil or anything.
@jamespostle68948 ай бұрын
i really don't think its the cvt. Ive done this same thing in my older outback and my cvt temps never went over 180f
@Armored_Saint4 ай бұрын
We come from the land of the ice and snow. From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow. - led zeppelin 3 (1970)
@bradbaraniuk40858 ай бұрын
ryan doughted hope i spelled that right loves the one that subaru gave him to use,hes from driving sports tv which you probaly new.
@longballist7 ай бұрын
My 2018 Forester xt 2.0 DIT… is a beast … lots more torque at 248 ft. lbs….. fun! Recently drove an Outback Wilderness with the 2.4 DIT and it was very impressive.
@tommymas17 ай бұрын
258 lbs of torque for 2018 XT Forester.....
@lanceripplinger83528 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the review. At least you got to test a Subaru, unlike poor TFL 😂
@bendino90168 ай бұрын
i love that hahahaha
@wildbill23c8 ай бұрын
TFL continues to bash on Subaru because they have no clue how to actually drive most AWD vehicles in the first place...soon as the wheels spin they let off the accelerator and wonder why the systems don't work like expected...there's a KZbin Channel that does a lot of Subaru reviews and takes his test vehicles on an offroad course....impressed with how the Subaru lineup does when someone that can drive actually is behind the wheel.....pretty cool setup that Subaru has....I'm looking at a Subaru Forester Wilderness.
@MikeOliveira-qz4og8 ай бұрын
Subaru sold 36% of there company to Toyota witch to be honest that’s a really good business move on Subaru
@jamespostle68948 ай бұрын
driving sports tv?@@wildbill23c
@trailrunnah88867 ай бұрын
@@wildbill23cisn't that the point of AWD though? You don't need to "know" how to drive it, you just get in and go? I could understand if this had lockers and and low range and whatnot, but it doesn't.
@travisclarkin42775 ай бұрын
These are sick
@Cylon333Ай бұрын
Let me just correct the MSP price in the 🇺🇸 is 35k, but you are right, is very aggressive in protecting you on the road(the camera system etc) that’s why I choose to buy and share with my son who is still learning to drive, has even airbags on the seat, and also you are super right about the info system (radio etc) is very annoying and keeps disconnecting the phone when you are talking, other than that everything is fine so long
@Caliban_80Ай бұрын
In certain colors it looks great.
@gerryclark43308 ай бұрын
Nice review. Would have been nice to see how the x mode snow/dirt compared to the deep snow/mud
@goldenrakelawncare65647 ай бұрын
Honestly impressive!
@samuelmatthews2467 ай бұрын
Great video and a great car.
@deadronin477 ай бұрын
I want one I’ve watched all the video I can find on it It will be my next vehicle Subaru cross track wilderness
@dagwood46695 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed that review
@Alpha-e6j7 ай бұрын
Love the blue & gold. Wish they offered the gold rims for it.
@techguydilan7 ай бұрын
That burning smell is likely the brake pads. TC/VSC based AWD vehicles can absolutely roast them during extended periods of TC activation, and the newer the brakes are the more they'll smell during said occurrences.
@Didyoureallythinkaboutit2 ай бұрын
Doesn’t instill confidence such a short sprint can cause burning smell. I’m on the fence, Tacoma, Outback Crosstrek, Maverick. Other?
@Slickpete838 ай бұрын
*another great review by Truck King* *what to buy in Canada 2022 Toyota Rav4 trail TRD or Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, what will last longer and drive better, when I think Subaru I think the following problems 1) will rust fast , 2)head gaskets will go out 3)infotainment & climate controls have no physical buttons*
@bendino90168 ай бұрын
I would say get the rav4 hybrid, get some better shocks and tires if you wanna hit some gravel and light offroading. my buddy gets 40mpg in his rav4 hybrid.
@Veeetz7 ай бұрын
For off-roading I would say CTW would perform better. Driving Sports TV did a comparison between those 2 models and the CTW (May have been a Forrester but same thing) and the Subaru AWD outmatched that of the Toyota. The infotainment system is what it is, I only hope there are no issues with the wireless CarPlay. As for the head gaskets, that from what I've learned from Scotty Kilmer would be the single most expensive repair one will be due to the RTV silicone that breaks down over time, but from what Scotty says, you typically don't see that till around 400+K kms, so if you keep cars that long then you'll have to deal with it but if you don't then it will fall on the next owner.
@Slickpete837 ай бұрын
@@Veeetz *thanks for the info* 👍👍
@johnjones63367 ай бұрын
Is there a way to lift the front to make more of a approach angle, something equal with the departure angle?‼️ I tried to look up different kits that would do that.(but they all look like they would void my warranty.) if Subaru would make that same vehicle with the reduced overhang nose in a 35 to 40° approach angle, that would be 🫡🤩bad to the bone.
@vypir3136 ай бұрын
From videos I've been watching since getting my forester, I'm fairly certain that the only way to improve your approach and departure angles is to do a suspension lift and bumper modifications. These wilderness models can definitely be made into beastly offroaders, even more so than they already are as stock.
@dylanschmidt460713 күн бұрын
I was looking at buying one of these, but now that watching your video and you saying that you’re smelling a burning smell tells me that they did not mention that the CVT has a separate cooler. Which tells me the CVT is actually burning up because it’s not meant for high torque.
@pleaseadoptus13 күн бұрын
Read the other comments. 180 isn't high torque.
@BroItsTJ8 ай бұрын
I would definitely buy one if it came with a manual since it doesn’t offer one I’m not into it. What was Subaru thinking?? Save the manuals😢
@michaelburch1546 ай бұрын
I am impressed
@richadent9686 ай бұрын
I noticed all the SUVs have that massive low front overhang.
@robertpiscatelli48558 ай бұрын
X mode cuts out at 25 mph just an fyi. If you have it pegged at 5000 rpm it’s only using the normal Awd.
@jamespostle68948 ай бұрын
not in the wilderness models. the deep snow and mud mode doesnt cut out.
@rickygreene88708 ай бұрын
Great review.
@brovold724 ай бұрын
Approach vector? What stock passenger car gives you better than 9" clearance??
@dejanstefancic75287 ай бұрын
you need to get real winter tyres ( not the all-season tyres you have on your car now ) and you will have a 90% better and safer driving experience !!! by, Dean from Slovenia (europe)
@dannyboy19848 ай бұрын
Not bad considaring the stock tire
@kevinkyser12748 ай бұрын
I would buy one, but I want a manual transmission.
@saskrider2-m1m7 ай бұрын
You should of mentioned the different engines within the Crosstrek lineup
@jamescruse3544Ай бұрын
Why. He’s no reviewing any other models engines. Google it yourself.
@car24dude2 ай бұрын
This Subaru needs a WRX ENGINE ! !
@bradbaraniuk40858 ай бұрын
i would get the forester wilderness more room and it might have better angles.your old employer tfl they have a hate on with subaru
@АлтайСавруков5 ай бұрын
Why don't you use normal winter tires? A/T is not a winter tire... When the road is black ice - A/T tires are really bad
@johnnyisahermit20 күн бұрын
the tires are not a dedicated winter tire.
@RKmndo7 ай бұрын
A Cherokee Trailhawk or Bronco Sport Badlands are probably going to be better in tough conditions. They have traction diffs and at least 250HP. They also have forced induction, and the Cherokee has 4Low.
@trailrunnah88867 ай бұрын
I feel like the Cherokee never got the credit that it deserved, because it was so ugly. I wish they would redesign it while keeping the capability, but I've heard that the model is being axed.
@AltraxX2 ай бұрын
38,000 CAD is 27,477.50 Usd
@gabrielfelixmunoz7396 ай бұрын
I might need a power wagon anymore
@MarioLuigi-vb3rpАй бұрын
If Subaru releases a small wilderness truck it will sell out
@baristaman28 ай бұрын
Anyone with more experience think the transmission cooler is going to extend the life of the transmission vs the non-wilderness Crosstrek?
@edsmith98557 ай бұрын
Its a nice package, but too expensive, IMO. With all the option packages, a Crosstrek can reach 35k US. It is a bit more capable off road than a lot of competitors, the the competitors have better powertrain options and nicer interiors and entertainments systems.
@jeffr62807 ай бұрын
A turbo away from being fantastic.
@Thankyou_38 ай бұрын
Subaru, Subaru, Subaru! You guys keep claiming that all your oil leak issues, coolant leak issues and head gasket issues were fixed but I am still seeing oil leak issues still rampant. What is going on???!? Are you guys still using RTV sealant or have transitioned to gaskets?!???
@phillipandrews76107 ай бұрын
Why sp much wheel spin?
@IronmanV58 ай бұрын
Needs a stick or at least a normal auto transmission. If it had a stick I'd swap in a dual range and add an Edelbrock twin screw supercharger for better low end and high altitude performance
@fritty99278 ай бұрын
Style over function. CVT’s may work ok on street but not a good choice for off road. I owned a 2006 Baja with normal transmission and it was a beast in deep snow. Was it as capable as my current FJ or my wife’s Tacoma? No. But it’s was a great little mini truck.
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
Seemed to do fine here, which is probably more than most owners would ever attempt.
@fritty99278 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP you missed the part about the smell. I promise it was the CVT.
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
@@fritty9927 I didn’t miss that and even Steve didn’t know exactly what that was. I provided a couple of other potential explanations in another comment.
@fritty99278 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP I saw your other explanations. I also watched many videos where it was tested, and in most the CVT overheated. Not saying it couldn’t possibly be something else but it is usually the number one suspect.
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
@@fritty9927 sure, though this didn’t overheat and was just a smell. Others suggest it could have been brakes due to the torque vectoring. Ultimately we’ll likely never find out the exact culprit.
@yashgaur16847 ай бұрын
He didn’t have to use x-mode 1 or 2 even once lol
@jamescruse3544Ай бұрын
He turned on X2 at the very start lol.
@456879846548 ай бұрын
Subaru needs to raise the ground clearance to min 10.5 inches , new engine min 250 horses and a killer wheels with Goodyear Territory R/T tires . Case closed.
@daporter848 ай бұрын
Great now you'll have Gus out here in Vancouver thinking that because they have Crosstrek they'll be fine in the snow and end up sliding down a hill
@nh08095 ай бұрын
현대 기아도 이런차좀 만들었으면 좋겠다
@poppa_da_corn8 ай бұрын
I love Subarus but the cvt's turn me right off. I don't like the feeling nor the sound. And I know they'd sell alot more if it wasn't for that.
@briAction8 ай бұрын
I have a ctw and the cvt has performed really well so far (about 800 miles on it rn), sounds just fine, the gearing is nice, legit feels like driving a tank.
@davidthomas92678 ай бұрын
I was in back seat of a regular Crosstrek and my old 77 year old body could not get in and out very good!!
@midnightexpress15674 ай бұрын
You can get a Frontier for that $$.
@FunkMasterJunk8 ай бұрын
Holy shit! I thought it was a Pontiac Aztec.
@MrBobbyBrown20068 ай бұрын
I would note the insane price increases from Subaru (and many more manufacturers) in Canada. TWO years ago, the Outback Wilderness was $42,000. This year this Crosstrek Wilderness is $40,000. That is absolutely insane. Both are great vehicles, but the amount of $ they are charging PLUS the interest rates hikes from the bank... leads to insane payments for anyone leasing or financing (which is 96% of people). I like Subaru as a company, but there is clear price gauging here.
@jeffer11018 ай бұрын
The $40,572 includes freight and fees though, keep that in mind. It is still a competitively equipped and priced vehicle in its class.. A 2024 Outback Wilderness is $47,372, which is a $2800 increase from 2 years ago. I'm not sure what (if any) changes to the vehicle have been made, but inflation has hit everything hard in the past 2 years. As that vehicle is made in Japan, it may be susceptible to currency exchange fluctuations as well.
@MrBobbyBrown20068 ай бұрын
@@jeffer1101 Which is why I referenced a 2022 Outback Wilderness, not 2024. And yes, inflation is a catalyst, but corporate greed is on the back of inflation. It's undeniable, objectively.
@jeffer11018 ай бұрын
@@MrBobbyBrown2006 Yes, I realize you said a 2022 Outback Wilderness. I just mentioned the 2024 to show you the price difference between them (2 year spread). A $2800 isn't nothing, but I don't know if there are any differences in the vehicles in terms of features, etc but the reality is it is still priced competitively in the market. Everything is getting expensive.
@NothingCoherent8 ай бұрын
Compare this Wilderness to the previous "Outdoor" trim that was being sold in Canada for $29,995. The only major difference is that the Wilderness has the new interior, different tires, and a transmission cooler. The half inch lift is whatever, and the final drive is now 4.11, but I'll point out that on the Outdoor trim was already 3.9, not the 3.7 the base models have now. Basically, it's a very minor set of changes for a $10,000+ price increase. Delivery cost has gone up as well, of course. The Crosstrek used to be a good value. I don't know anymore. Oh yeah -- No front camera on the new model. Oops.
@AkioWasRight8 ай бұрын
@@MrBobbyBrown2006 Is the constant of greed really noteworthy? It's not like corporations are your friends, they are for-profits. Their goal is to make as much money is legally possible, but that's not how the market works. They only charge as much people are willing to spend, and that's the whole problem. People are willing to spend 2x the amount for what are essentially lifted station wagons. I don't blame car companies for taking advantage of that.
@marknelson94068 ай бұрын
Pros - impressive awd system. Perhaps the best available in a car. Cons - cvt, boxer engine, hideous cladding, oversized /sluggish entertainment screen, poor fuel economy and relatively high long term maintenance costs due to complexity of full time awd system. All that said, If you live where it snows a lot, it must be worth all the cons, as you see a huge number of them on the road.
@donnycraft8698 ай бұрын
You should never put different tires on - or ALWAYS put different tires on.
@NHDude8 ай бұрын
Never noticed how atrocious the Crosstrek's C-pillar visibility is until you sat in the back.
@kevingroulx92057 ай бұрын
I don’t like the gold accents.
@bendino90168 ай бұрын
i wish so badly this body and platform had the toyota prius/corolla awd hybrid system in it. it would be the BEST car on the road, well minus subaru infotainment and displays. i prefer toyota. basically toyota should take this and make the new "matrix" with this. I know mazda and toyota and colabing. maybe subaru and toyota need to join forces...
@michaelbury19418 ай бұрын
Nice. Like the vehicle. NOT WORTH 40K CAN! People who buy this at the price are either rich or fiscally irresponsible. It's based on a budget hatchback folks Remember that.
@Veeetz7 ай бұрын
Don't agree. Compared to its competitors, typically Toyota Rav4 but also Honda CRV (some people compare it to Mazda CX30 but I don't think its a good comparison) price point is around the same or typically much cheaper and the reviews tend to favour Subaru AWD with respect to performance. Now, with respect to repairs, typically Subarus are more expensive from what I've learned, but I'm not sure.
@Scotto977 ай бұрын
I took delivery of one 2 weeks ago. And yes, I'm rich. The Maserati convertible is not great in the snow - LOL
@vinnpu7 ай бұрын
The gold accents .... no.
@Atomb7 ай бұрын
It's wayyyyyy over-styled. Would not buy, despite liking the concept. Cringe.
@MrDaveB1233 ай бұрын
Who gives a s$%t if you can see where the wheels are spinning serves no purpose. They need cameras
@healthyamerican8 ай бұрын
thats worth $25,000...no more than that. i wont even bring up the subaru problems which subarus are famous for. burning smell on a test drive is all you need to know
@bradevans16614 ай бұрын
It's a press car with probably less than 1,000kms on it being pegged at 5k rpm repeatedly. It's going to be burning off some undercoat, etc.
@fl350r8 ай бұрын
The perfect vehicle for Karen’s to drive to their winter protests in.
@poppa_da_corn8 ай бұрын
Feel better Karen?
@fl350r8 ай бұрын
@@poppa_da_corn Uh-oh, sounds like somebody got their feelings hurt...... Didn't they Karen?
@mountainhobo8 ай бұрын
"Karens", ffs. Plural, not possessive.
@fl350r8 ай бұрын
Oh lawdy, now we have a grammar Karen involved.
@mountainhobo8 ай бұрын
@@fl350r I see you have a rather limited repertoire. My point was, if you want to be an a$hole toward others, at least try not to come across as an illiterate one.
@debienright86422 ай бұрын
HATE THE BRASS ACCENTS GONNA GET THEM WRAPPED TO BLACK
@MeGaTrOn361-j6d8 ай бұрын
That’s an ugly car.
@jtamezf7 ай бұрын
I got the limited just bc of the cladding. Will lift it and change wheels.