Subaru has always been a favorite of Northwesterners for its all-season versatility, ability to transports outdoor gear, and wander off-road if needed.
The all-new 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness will only deepen the love affair.
Wilderness joins base, premium sport and limited trims, combining Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive with a revised drivetrain, standard X-MODE, elevated 9.3-inch ground clearance, and exclusive body cladding to make it the most rugged, trail-capable Crosstrek ever.
With an already impressive list of standard features, the Crosstrek Wilderness adds exclusive mechanical, design, and functional enhancements for added capability on the roads and trails less traveled. Critically, the rugged new model preserves the Crosstrek’s renowned blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling. Numerous exterior and interior details make the Crosstrek Wilderness especially suited to carrying outdoor gear, even when wet or muddy.
Powered by a 2.5-liter direct-injection Subaru Boxer four-cylinder engine and retuned continuously variable transmission, the duo delivers 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Crosstrek seats five adults with a 3,500 pound towing capacity, thanks to the addition of a transmission oil cooler.
Like all 2024 Crosstrek models, the Wilderness is equipped with the brand’s award-winning EyeSight driver assist technology which includes advanced adaptive cruise control; pre-collision braking; pre-collision throttle management; lane departure and sway warning, and lead vehicle start alert. In addition, blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on the new model.
The Crosstrek Wilderness also comes standard with automatic emergency steering. The feature works in conjunction with EyeSight and blind-spot detection to assist with steering control to help avoid a collision at speeds less than 50 mph. Standard reverse automatic braking adds an extra measure of safety in tight trail situations and while parking.
To visually communicate the more capable off-road performance, the Crosstrek Wilderness adds exclusive styling with all-new front and rear bumpers, bold hexagonal front grille, larger wheel arch cladding, metal front skid plate, unique hex-design LED fog lights and an anti-glare hood decal in matte-black finish.
The Crosstrek Wilderness features a versatile ladder-type roof rack system, with a 165 lb. dynamic load capacity and a 700-lb. static load limit, allowing safe use of larger roof-top tents. The roof rail design provides flexibility to fit a wide variety of carrying accessories, including genuine Subaru accessories available at local retailers.
The Crosstrek Wilderness is equipped with Subaru’s driver-selectable dual-function X-MODE. The system offers Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud modes. The X-MODE display features a Roll-Angle Indicator to help the driver judge potentially hazardous situations. Other goodies include all-terrain tires mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte finish.
Inside, Subaru equipped the Crosstrek Wilderness cabin for comfort and durability. The seats are upholstered in comfortable, water-resistant, Subaru StarTex material. Standard all-weather floor mats feature a unique Wilderness design. In the cargo area, a removable water-resistant rear cargo tray protects the load floor from wet, muddy gear tossed in the back. The rear gate comes equipped with an LED light for better nighttime visibility.
Other standard creature comforts include Subaru’s STARLINK 11.6-inch multimedia plus system. The 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto. Additional features include Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; am/fm/xm stereo, and a rear vision camera.
Base Price: $33,295
Price As Driven: $35,560
Destination charge is included in base price. Vehicles are provided by the manufacturer. List price may vary at local dealerships.
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