2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited AWD: The Brand’s New Compact Crossover

 

Highlight: The compact crossover is available with 9.3 inches of ground clearance.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $34,635 (Base Model: $26,540)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a tire pressure sensor system; an incline start assist system; a rear-view camera; hill descent control system; a traction control system; and automatic pre collision braking

Standard Equipment (Base): 17-inch wheels; all-wheel drive; a dual zone ventilation system; SI Drive engine performance management system; welcoming lighting; a dual zone ventilation system; roof spoiler; black folding side mirrors; roof cross bar mounting points; manually adjustable front seats; cloth seats; a manually operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a keyless entry system

Standard Equipment (Limited): 2.5-liter engine  ; 18-inch wheels; steering wheel paddle shifters; roof rails; a 6-speaker audio system; automatic high auto beam;  LED foglights; a wireless phone charger; leather trimmed seats; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a leather wrapped shifter; and 10 way power driver’s seat with lumbar support

Options: 10-way power driver’s seat; a Harman Kardon 10-speaker audio system; and power moonroof

Other Trim Levels:

Premium

Sport

Wilderness

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 4-speaker audio system with AM/FM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 5 or 60,000 miles

Base Engine/Horsepower: a 2.0-liter, 4cylinder/152-horsepower 

Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs

Recommended Fuel: Regular

Standard Fuel Mileage: 26-city/33-hwy (test model)

What’s New: The Crosstrek has been redesigned inside and out for the 2024 model year.

Why:

An alternative to entry level Jeeps

AWD

Leather seats

A power driver’s seat with lumbar support

A minimum 8.7 inches of ground clearance

An easy-to-use infotainment system

A variety of powertrains

Folding second row seats leads to more utility space

A variety of driving modes

Heated front seats

X-mode display features a roll-angle indicator, helping the driver to judge potentially hazardous situations

Wilderness model is able to drive up steep grades at a low speed  

But: 

Needs to add over 200-horsepower to match the competitors from both Jeep and Ford

Verdict: The Crosstrek has been redesigned for the 2024 model year. The station wagon-like crossover is available with two all-new 4-cylinder powertrains and in a variety of trims. At a starting price under $27,000, the Crosstrek AWD is Subaru’s entry-level vehicle.

Depending upon the trim, one can select from leather seats to a power driver's seat to 9 inches of clearance to a 182-horsepower engine. 

Moreover, all of the 2024 Crosstreks receive a tech update too, with its new easy-to-use colorful infotainment system.

Competition: Chevy Trailblazer; Ford Bronco Sport; Jeep Compass; and Mazda CX-30