Choosing The Best 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Trim - Check Out The Walk Around First

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrives now at U.S. retailers for active urban dwellers. The next-generation 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is all-new from the ground up, with new upgrades for those who live in the city. Subaru made the Crosstrek more comfortable inside and with a few changes on the outside.

Is the all-new Crosstrek redesigned and best for urban living or for weekend warriors who will take the SUV off-road? The answer is that the new Crosstrek is a balance for urban dwellers and escaping civilization. But not all trims are created equal.

Outside, the new Crosstrek comes with a new Offshore Blue metallic color, updated LED steering responsive headlights, LED foglight, and a new front grill design that’s bolder and the frameless hexagonal grille to the wheel design, which resembles bicycle sprockets.

The Crosstrek is designed for urban activities.

All new Crosstrek trim levels come with the next-generation EyeSight safety technology with a new wide-angle mono camera. The safety technology provides a broader field of view with improved pedestrian and cyclist protection while driving on busy city streets.

The Crosstrek gets a new 11.6-inch tablet-style multimedia screen, a wireless smartphone charger, and USB-A and USB-C ports in the front and rear. The game-changing improvement could be the Crosstrek’s new front seat design. Subaru Corporation completely redesigned the seats for maximum riding comfort and used a medical approach.

Check the seat report here. The New Next-Gen Subaru Crosstrek Seats Will Be A Game-Changing Upgrade

The Crosstrek is designed for outdoor activities.

For those who want to get further away from the city, the new Crosstrek gets new upgrades for active customers. The new What3Words feature allows you to travel to any preset 10-foot by 10-foot GPS location using just three user-defined words.

Crosstrek has standard roof rails with available crossbars for carrying a bicycle rack, cargo carrier, kayak, or snowboard. Crosstrek has up to 54.7 cubes of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat.

A remote engine start with climate control, sets the cabin to your preset temperature, and concierge services connect you to a Subaru representative who can find your points of interest and send them directly to your vehicle’s navigation screen. The new DriverFocus system helps keep you alert on long trips.

Which trim level is the best for urban dwellers?

2.0-liter engine vs 2.5-liter engine

The 2.0-liter engine in the Base and Premium trim levels is ideal for city driving. It stays with 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter engine gets an EPA-estimated 27/34 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg.

The 2.5-liter engine in the Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels is ideal for those who want more power for carrying extra cargo or if you live in an area with mountains to climb.

Subaru announced the 2024 Crosstrek Sport, and Limited with the 2.5-liter gets a small bump in torque. The previous model had 182 horsepower and 176 lb. -ft. of torque. The 2024 Crosstrek now has 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque.

The ultimate off-road trim level is the new outdoor-themed 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. It gets new Wilderness upgrades for getting further off the grid.

The most rugged and trail-capable Crosstrek has an upgraded suspension, all-terrain tires, more prominent wheel arch cladding, a metal front skid plate, unique hex-design LED fog lights, and an anti-glare hood decal in a matte-black finish. It has everything you want in an off-road-ready small SUV except a heated steering wheel.

What is the price of the 2024 Crosstrek?

The 2024 Crosstrek Base has a starting price of $26,290 (the same MSRP as the 2023 Base model equipped with the Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission). The 2024 Crosstrek Premium has a starting price of $27,440, Sport ($30,290), and Limited ($32,190). Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,225). The all-new Crosstrek Wilderness costs $33,290, including dealer destination and delivery fees.

Is the all-new Crosstrek redesigned and best for urban living or for weekend warriors who will take the SUV off-road? The answer is that the new Crosstrek is a balance for urban dwellers and escaping civilization. Choose the correct trim level for your lifestyle.

Subaru of America activated a new website for you to start your build. After choosing a trim level and options, check out the features and see how much each 2024 Subaru Crosstrek trim level will cost.

You Might Also Like: The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Configurator is Now Live For Customers

Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report, where he covers the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Subaru Report - We’ve got you covered! Check back tomorrow for more unique, informative SUBARU news, reviews, and previews you can trust.

Leave your comments below, share the article with friends, and tweet it out to your followers!

Photo credit: Subaru USA