Yahoo Autos 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is an Instagram-Worthy Crosstrek
Now in its third generation, the 2024 Crosstrek is joining the Subaru Wilderness family of off-roaders.
Following in the footsteps of the Outback and Forester, the Crosstrek Wilderness adds subtle visual and practical changes to the SUV.
The Wilderness more than doubles the towing capacity, from 1500 to 3500 pounds.
From Ford's Raptor badge to Toyota's TRD nameplate, buyers and manufacturers alike love to show off how special their vehicle is through a curated subbrand. Subaru has been building out its roster of off-road-themed Wilderness models lately, and it's now adding a third model to the lineup in the form of the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. It joins the Outback and Forester Wilderness editions in offering Subaru fans a more rugged option to explore flora and fauna.
Where the Wild Things Are
Like the other Wilderness editions, the Crosstrek Wilderness revises the basic formula of a Subaru with a rugged twist. The special edition includes an upgraded drivetrain, a raised suspension, and a front metal skid plate that all aim to give drivers a bit of extra confidence—and the all-important outward appearance of ruggedness—for reaching further campsites and trickier trailheads.
The revised suspension features a 0.6-inch lift, providing a total of 9.3 inches of ground clearance. That extra height improves the approach and departure angles too. The approach angle increases from 18.0 degrees in your run-of-the-mill Crosstrek models to 20.0 degrees on the Wilderness, while the departure angle increases from 30.0 to 33.0 degrees and the breakover angle moves up from 19.7 to 21.1 degrees.
