10 Best Features of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

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The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is all-new this year with a fresh look and performance upgrades that include a choice of two engines. There are also improvements to the infotainment system and safety features. 

This subcompact crossover is great for those with more active lifestyles, thanks to its rugged interior and standard all-wheel drive that includes X-Mode to handle truly challenging terrain. Here are the 10 best features of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.

Standard All-Wheel Drive

Those who live in snowier climates will appreciate the standard all-wheel drive of the Subaru Crosstrek. This not only makes the Crosstrek more capable in winter weather, but also helps the driver maintain control when the roads are wet.

That all-wheel drive also comes in handy for off-road adventures, increasing stability and helping to navigate more challenging terrain. There’s also a standard 8.7 inches of ground clearance that adds to that capability by helping the Crosstrek navigate uneven surfaces and more easily get through deep snow during winter storms.

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Available 11.6-inch Infotainment Touchscreen

The standard infotainment setup on the Crosstrek features dual 7-inch touchscreens with one mounted right above the other. In this setup, the top screen handles the bulk of the system’s functions including smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as well as audio streaming.

The bottom screen is reserved for climate control and vehicle settings. For the first time, the Crosstrek also has an available 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, climate controls, and additional vehicle functions. It’s also available with navigation that includes what3words integration that can take you to a precise location using three simple words.

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EyeSight Driver-Assistance Technology Is Standard

The latest version of Subaru’s EyeSight suite of driver-assistance features is standard on the 2024 Crosstrek. It works more smoothly and quickly and functions under a wider range of conditions. This is due to a wider field of view, updated software, and a new electric brake booster.

This helps it identify bicyclists and pedestrians at intersections sooner. It will then alert the driver and apply the brakes if necessary. Available safety features include reverse automatic braking, blind-spot detection with lane centering, and rear cross-traffic alert. Models with those features get automatic emergency steering to help avoid collisions at speeds under 50 mph.

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Four Well-Equipped Trims

The Crosstrek is available in four trims, all of which are well-equipped. The Base starts at $24,995 with EyeSight, 17-inch alloy wheels, dual 7-inch infotainment touchscreens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Premium at $26,145 adds keyless entry, push-button start, an 11.6-inch infotainment screen, and LED fog lights.

The Sport comes in at $28,995 with a more powerful engine, dual-function X-Mode, hill descent control, and unique interior and exterior accents not found on the rest of the lineup. Sitting at the top of the trim range is the Limited. It’s priced from $30,895 and adds blind-spot detection with lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and a 10-way power driver’s seat.

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The New Look of the Sport Trim

The Sport is intended to be a more rugged trim for those who often venture past the point where the pavement ends. It gets a more powerful 2.5-liter engine to make getting across rough terrain easier. It also gets a dual-function X-Mode with snow/dirt and deep snow/mud modes to optimize the all-wheel-drive system.

The all-weather package is standard on this trim and there’s a leather steering wheel and gear shifter. This year, the Sport also gets yellow exterior accents on the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. These bright accents are found inside as well, with yellow contrast stitching and yellow metallic trims.

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Two Responsive Engines

The base engine in the Subaru Crosstrek is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. This is the engine found in both the Base and Premium trims, and it delivers strong performance. If you’re looking for a bit more power, then step up to either the Sport or Limited trims.

These offer a 2.5-liter engine 4-cylinder with 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque for even stronger performance with more aggressive acceleration. Both engines are paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission with all but the base trim featuring a manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters.

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Room for all Your Cargo

One of the benefits to getting an SUV is extra cargo room. Especially for those who have more active lifestyles that mean bringing plenty of equipment for a weekend adventure, the Crosstrek has the room you need to carry it all.

There’s 19.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats which split/fold 60/40 to increase cargo capacity to 54.7 cubic feet. There’s a low load floor to make lifting heavy items less difficult, and there’s a 41.0-inch-wide tailgate opening to allow for larger, bulkier cargo that won’t fit in a sedan.

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X-Mode

The Crosstrek has plenty of features to help you navigate more challenging terrain. There are two powerful engine options, all-wheel drive, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. There’s also X-Mode with hill descent control.

This helps optimize wheel control to maintain traction on slippery or steep surfaces. The top Sport and Limited trims get a dual-function X-Mode that further improves the ability of the Crosstrek to handle adverse weather conditions. There’s also incline start assist, which briefly holds the Crosstrek when starting on a steep hill.

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A Quieter, More Comfortable Ride

The interior of the Crosstrek is roomy and comfortable. There’s seating for five people with rear seats that easily fit kids in car seats. The rear seats accommodate three adults, but it’s best for two except on shorter trips. This year, there is a new front seat design that ups the comfort level.

Not only are those seats more comfortable, but they also are designed to reduce fatigue, so road trips are less tiring. Subaru also focused on creating a quieter cabin by reducing sounds within specific frequencies. More comfortable seats and less noise combine to make the Crosstrek more relaxing for everyone.

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Improved Climate Control

This isn’t so much about the controls themselves, which are just fine, but rather about how the climate control system in the Subaru Crosstrek functions. Standard across the full line-up is dual-zone heating and cooling.

This doesn’t sound like a big deal until one person is sitting in shadow while the other is in the blazing sun. Subaru also adjusted the system so that it focuses only on the occupied seats rather than the whole cabin, ensuring that no matter where you sit, the temperature is just right.

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