2024 Crosstrek reveal
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Subaru is gearing up for a major reveal on September 15. And a new teaser posted today hints at what it will be. Show In the video, the company is merely talking about a “new SUV,” without giving a name, but it’s easy to figure out that we’re looking at the next-generation Crosstrek, due to launch next year as a 2024 model in North America. In other markets, the vehicle is simply known as XV.
Remember, the current Crosstrek was introduced for 2018, so a redesign makes total sense after a six-year run. Also, you must know that camouflaged prototypes have been caught testing since last fall. Clearly, the time has come for the new Crosstrek to show its face. The short clip provides a dark, distant look at the vehicle in order to maintain suspense up until the world premiere in two weeks, but we can still see a few elements from up close such as the headlights, front grille and taillights. As usual, don’t expect a radical transformation from Subaru. The silhouette and overall design won’t change that much—it will be all about the details. We believe the artist rendering below from Russian website Kolesa.ru paints a pretty good picture.  Photo: Kolesa.ru Inside, will the 2024 Crosstrek adopt a large, vertical touchscreen similar to that of the Legacy and Outback? Or maybe a side-by-side arrangement of digital displays like a growing number of modern vehicles? We’ll see. As for the powertrain, little information has surfaced so far. In Canada, we’ll likely get the same 2.0- and 2.5-litre engines, maybe with a slight bump in horsepower (currently 152 hp and 182 hp). It’s a mystery when it comes to the disappointing Crosstrek PHEV. Follow us on September 15 for coverage of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek world premiere. Watch: 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Outdoor Review
Right on schedule, Subaru has dropped details on the refreshed version of its hot-selling Crosstrek crossover. There's plenty we still don't know, not the least of which is if there will be any powertrain upgrades for the U.S. market, but from what we can tell, the Crosstrek benefits from changes and updates seen across the Subaru lineup. For starters, Subaru says its new "full-inner-frame construction" design, implemented already on the most recent WRX and Levorg, strengthens the already proven Subaru Global Platform underpinnings. That welcome improvement should incrementally improve ride and handling. There are some changes to the exterior — a sleeker grille shape and enlarged and reshaped cladding over the fenders being the most noticeable — but the biggest design updates are seen inside. Subaru's latest infotainment system lives on an 11.6-inch vertically oriented touchscreen, similar to what's found in the WRX. New seats are said to be more supportive and are mounted on rails that reduce vibration. Standard instrumentation includes traditional gauges instead of a digital cluster, but there are fewer physical buttons than before, meaning things like climate and audio control are controlled via the touchscreen. The new Crosstrek is roughly the same size as before, so don't expect any more room for passengers or their cargo. The Japanese Crosstrek that Subaru initially debuted uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an "e-BOXER" electric motor. We're not sure if that tech is coming to America or if we'll get the same 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder options as before. We're also not certain if the dedicated plug-in hybrid model will carry on. But as soon as we know more, well, so will you. Related Video: Subaru Crosstrek Information
Is Subaru coming out with a new Crosstrek?You won't see a Crosstrek Wilderness model for the 2022 model year, but we expect to see one in 2023 even though Subaru hasn't made any announcements confirming this. Note: the video below shows the 2021 changes, but those continue to the 2022 model. Your browser can't play this video.
Will 2023 Crosstrek be redesigned?Also standard on Sport are 17-inch alloy wheels finished in Dark Gray.
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek Changes.. Will 2024 Crosstrek have manual transmission?The 2024 Subaru Impreza Drops the Manual Completely
The company continued offering them in the Outback and Forester long after the manual SUV become a niche market, still offers one in the WRX, and even builds the baby-SUV Crosstrek with a stick.
Is Crosstrek getting discontinued?Fortunately, Subaru is not discontinuing the Crosstrek.
Instead, the 2022 model hit dealerships earlier this year.
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