2024 Subaru Crosstrek: Performance, Price, and Photos. While there aren't any major changes for the 2024 model year, fans will be able to get the Crosstrek in a more powerful Wilderness guise for the first time.
More than a decade after its debut (and subsequent XV rebranding), the Subaru Crosstrek remains an affordable and reliable option for buyers in the increasingly crowded subcompact segment.
With the 2024 model year, the Crosstrek enters its next-generation model, which builds on the popularity of the previous car.
The powertrain will continue to use the 152-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the base engine, while the more powerful 2.5-liter four-cylinder remains the most powerful option.
All-wheel drive remains standard on this little Subaru, while many buyers will be disappointed to learn that a manual transmission will no longer be offered – all Crosstreks will get an automatic.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Performance Features
Model: Crosstrek
Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder/2.5-liter four-cylinder
Output power: 152 hp/185 hp
Torque: 145 lb-ft/178 lb-ft
Transmission: CVT
Steering line: four-wheel drive
Suggested price: R$ 131 thousand Reais to R$ 195 thousand Reais
Advantage
Affordable price point
Standard security features
Standard all-wheel drive
Deficiency
Slow base engine
No more manual transmissions
Sensation car cheap interiors
The base 2.0-liter engine produces 152 horsepower, but it still struggles when passing or climbing hills. An optional 2.5-liter engine offers increased performance, providing an extra 30 horsepower, which should be enough for serious commuters looking for something more.
The biggest disappointment for 2024 is Subaru's decision to ditch the six-speed manual transmission in favor of a full-range CVT. All-wheel drive remains standard across the lineup.
While performance was never the intention, what is surprising is the Crosstrek's off-road prowess.
Standard versions have 8.7 inches of ground clearance and feature hill-start control and hill-start assist. Jump into the desert and increase ground clearance by over half an inch to 9.3 inches with larger, more aggressive all-terrain tires.
Car designer
Whether it's a base car or a top-tier Wilderness, the exterior design can be described as raw. The lines are strong and aggressive, with some design cues reminiscent of legendary rally cars.
Some features include a frameless hexagonal grille, compact headlights, and a wider stance.
Maintaining the rally car feel, the black wheel arches and sill panels contrast sharply with the body color and provide a more off-road feel.
The Crosstrek also features several aerodynamic improvements. Vents have been placed throughout the body to improve performance and stability.
Designers placed vents behind the front wheels to allow air to escape from the wheel wells, reducing front end lift at high speeds.
Additional vents have been added to each side of the rear bumper to help expel trapped air and improve rear-end stability.
Technology and parts inside the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
A big focus for 2024 will be interior comfort. Previous cars were considered spacious and good for cargo, but the seats weren't very comfortable. Subaru redesigned the seats to provide more support, comfort, and minimize fatigue.
Drivers will also notice that the car's interior is much quieter.
Engineers focused on reducing certain sound frequencies inside the car to create a quieter cabin space for passengers, adding additional sound-deadening material to dampen noise and reduce vibration, which is especially useful for live phone calls.
Despite these changes, the Crosstrek's interior can never be mistaken for luxury.
The interior can be described as basic but functional, as Subaru continues its functionality in the luxury model.
Value of the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
The Crosstrek has long been a Subaru staple, the company's cheapest and best-selling vehicle, outselling other popular models like the Forester and Outback.
Despite recent shortages, supplies have finally returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Base models start at around R$ 131 thousand Reais, while the long-awaited plug-in hybrid is expected to cost just under R$ 200 thousand Reais.
Buyers looking for something a little better will opt for the Premium, Sport, or Limited trims, and the Wilderness, which debuted on the Crosstrek, will undoubtedly be another popular choice.
Those looking to upgrade to the more powerful 2.5-liter should at least be prepared for the Sport trim.
Price list of available models
| Base | R$ 131 thousand Reais |
| Award | R$ 137 thousand Reais |
| Sport | R$ 151 thousand Reais |
| Wildemess | R$ 160 thousand Reais |
| Limited | R$ 161 thousand Reais |
| Plug-in Hybrid | R$ 200 thousand Reais |
Final conclusion
Subaru provides the Crosstrek with a number of standard safety features. Drivers will have peace of mind knowing these features include automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning with keep-alive assist.
