2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L: What Do You Want to Know?

A couple of months ago, we took our first drive in the all-new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Overall, we really liked the little lifted hatchback, but there was one glaring problem: the fact it was “laughably slow.” That’s because at the time of our test, the only vehicles available were equipped with a 2.0-liter flat-four that pumped out 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque.

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That’s why, when Subaru invited us out to give the faster, 2.5-liter Crosstrek a go, we jumped at the opportunity. But, before I hit the open road with the 2.5-liter Crosstrek’s 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, I want to know what you want to know about it.

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Let’s talk about pricing. The bigger engine is standard on Sport and Limited trims that start at $30,290 and $32,190 (including $1,295 for destination), respectively. Base and Premium trims will have to make do with the smaller engine, but you are saving a good deal of money. Those two cars start at $26,290 and $27,440, respectively.

No matter what engine or trim you go with, your Crosstrek’s power will be channeled through a CVT to all four wheels. All but the bottom trim will give you paddle shifters, so you can be a weirdo who pretends to shift a CVT. Do keep in mind that these are all carryovers from the second-generation car.

Other than that, there isn’t too much of a difference between the cars other than features. The Crosstrek Sport gets you everything on the trims below plus dual-function X-Mode with Hill Descent Control and selectable SNOW/DIRT/DEEP SNOW/Mud modes. Sport trims also get yellow exterior accents around the vehicle, 18-inch dark gray wheels, gloss black finishes on the front grille, side mirrors and roof spoiler. Inside, you’ll find gray seats with yellow accents, yellow contrast stitching and fake carbon fiber. You even get a yellow metallic finish around the gauges. How lovely. As standard you also get a wireless phone charger, the all-weather package as well as a leather steering wheel and shift lever.