Subaru Unveils All-New 2024 Crosstrek in Chicago

Subaru took the wraps off its all-new 2024 Crosstrek small crossover SUV on the Chicago Auto Present, revealing a brand new model with improved energy, enhanced security options and up to date multimedia know-how. 

Moreover, the third-generation of Subaru’s compact SUV additionally receives new bodywork and contemporary inside designs atop a extra inflexible chassis to improve all-around efficiency. 

The Crosstrek entered the U.S. market 12 years in the past and shortly grew to become the best-selling car within the Subaru line-up, with greater than 1,000,000 models bought so far. The 2022 Crosstrek was Subaru’s best-selling mannequin, with 155,142 delivered to prospects. The enchantment of the small crossover is credited to its utility, versatility, and Subaru’s signature symmetrical all-wheel drive as customary gear. 

Notably, some Crosstrek manufacturing has been moved to America for the brand new technology. The two.5-liter Sport and Restricted trims can be produced at Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana. Manufacturing of the two.0-liter Base and Premium trims will proceed on the Subaru plant in Gunma, Japan 

Revised chassis and new bodywork

The chassis platform for the 2024 Crosstrek has been enhanced with 10-percent larger torsional rigidity. A full internal body building with stronger welding strategies and 3 times extra structural adhesive contribute to improved physique rigidity and decrease weight. These updates ship an improved dynamic efficiency, smoother trip, and a quieter cabin.  

The brand new exterior design features a frameless hexagonal grille, compact headlights, extra sculpture across the physique, and a broad-shouldered stance. Black wheel arch cladding and rocker panels present distinction to the physique shade. 

A number of useful aerodynamic enhancements improve the Crosstrek’s efficiency and stability. An air outlet on the trailing fringe of the entrance wheel opening permits air to exit from the wheel nicely extra freely, contributing to diminished elevate on the entrance tires and improved driving stability. One other air outlet added at all sides of rear bumper reduces physique sway on account of air trapped behind the bumper. 

The brand new Crosstrek comes with 8.7 inches of floor clearance on all trims, beating many bigger SUVs. The “just-right” trip peak makes entry and exit simpler for all riders. Lastly, all trim ranges characteristic distant keyless entry, steering responsive LED headlights with automated excessive beams, and welcome lighting.  

Freshened inside

Contained in the Crosstrek, the driving force and entrance passenger profit from a extra supportive entrance seat design and diminished cabin noise. The fashionable inside design incorporates a outstanding heart info show in addition to ample head and leg room and cupboard space. Rear dark-tint privateness glass is customary.

The Crosstrek’s local weather management system has been up to date to give attention to occupied seats for improved consolation and gas financial system. Twin-zone heating/cooling management is customary throughout the mannequin line. Non-obligatory options embrace a wi-fi telephone charger within the heart console and an all-weather package deal with heated seats, mirrors and wipers. 

Within the again, the Crosstrek comes with 60:40 folding rear seats. With the rear seats down, the cargo space gives 54.7 cubic ft. of useable area. The 41.0-inch-wide rear gate opening with low liftover peak permits simple loading and unloading. Commonplace fastened cross bar mounting factors or roof rails add rooftop cargo-carrying choices. 

Upgraded tech 

The usual heart info show consists of twin 7-inch touchscreens. The highest display screen controls smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth hands-free telephone integration. The system additionally consists of an AM/FM radio, SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, in addition to Journey Hyperlink and HD radio. The underside display screen offers controls for local weather and car settings.  

Optionally, a single 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system is on the market. This technique helps wi-fi Android Auto and CarPlay with full display screen show. The only-screen system additionally works as a middle info show with mixture meter integration and on-screen controls for audio, local weather and car capabilities. 

Navigation can also be accessible with the 11.6-inch possibility, and consists of voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom and three years of SiriusXM Journey Hyperlink. The navigation system has what3words (W3W) integration, an progressive location know-how that gives a easy approach to talk exact places utilizing simply three easy phrases. 

Beneath the hood

The Base and Premium trim Crosstreks are geared up with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder direct-injection engine producing 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The Sport and Restricted trims get a considerable improve to a 2.5-liter engine delivering 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. 

The Lineartronic repeatedly variable automated transmission is the one transmission provided. The revised CVT has additionally been revised to supply smoother and quieter efficiency. Premium, Sport and Restricted trims characteristic steering wheel paddle shifters that enable the driving force to regulate the transmission with eight pre-set drive ratios. 

All trims will obtain a revised Subaru Symmetrical AWD system with a quicker response time, extra agile dealing with and higher management each on- and off-road. Driver-selectable X-Mode with hill descent management maximizes traction on slippery surfaces and steep inclines. Larger trim ranges obtain an improve to dual-function X-Mode for elevated functionality. All fashions characteristic Incline Begin Help, which briefly holds the car whereas the driving force pulls away from a cease on a hill.

The 2024 Crosstrek additionally receives a model of Subaru’s WRX sports activities automobile’s dual-pinion digital energy steering rack, offering a extra direct and pure steering really feel and larger responsiveness.  

New security options

The Crosstrek has achieved an IIHS Prime Security Choose score for 11 years operating. Subaru anticipates the all-new 2024 Crosstrek will proceed to ship exemplary security efficiency.

Subaru will embrace its award-winning EyeSight superior driver help system on all Crosstrek trims. The improved system operates extra easily and shortly and below a larger vary of situations. These enhancements are because of a wider subject of view, up to date management software program and the addition of an electrical brake booster.

Further accessible lively security options embrace reverse automated braking, blind-spot detection with lane change help, and rear cross-traffic alert. Computerized emergency steering is now included on fashions geared up with blind-spot detection. This security characteristic assists with steering management to assist keep away from a collision inside a lane at speeds below 50 mph.

4 trims to select from 

For 2024, the Crosstrek can be accessible in Base, Premium, Sport and Restricted trim ranges. The Base trim carries a beginning worth of $26,290 together with the $1,295 vacation spot cost. That worth is unchanged from the 2023 mannequin with CVT. 

The Crosstrek Premium begins at $27,440 and builds on the Base trim with keyless entry and push-button begin, LED fog lights, a single USB-C enter/charging port in entrance heart console, USB-A and USB-C charging ports in rear heart consolea, a 4.2-inch shade LCD driver info show, auto up/down on all home windows, and raised ladder-type roof rails.  Premium trim additionally provides the 11.6-inch heart display screen.

Crosstrek Sport trim begins at $30,290, which incorporates upgrades to the two.5-liter engine and dual-function X-Mode with hill descent management. This additionally consists of driver selectable Snow/Dust and Deep Snow/Mud settings to optimize all-wheel drive efficiency for tough climate or street situations. The Crosstrek Sport can also be geared up with a wi-fi telephone charger within the heart console and the all-weather package deal of heated seats, mirrors, and wipers. Yellow inside and exterior accents present a visible clue to the Sport trim.

The highest Crosstrek Restricted trim is priced from $32,190. This trim builds on the Crosstrek Sport with options together with superior driver help and a 10-way energy driver seat with 2-way lumbar help, plus distinctive wheels and body-color mirrors. Two possibility packages can be found for the Crosstrek Restricted. The primary features a energy moonroof and 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system for $1,795. A second possibility pack provides the navigation system and the Harman Kardon audio system for $2,445.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek can be accessible at Subaru retailers this spring within the Base and Premium trims. Sport and Restricted trims will start arriving in Subaru retailers this summer season.