The 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness arrives this fall, but you can start your build here. Check out the Wilderness trim and see if it's the right fit for you.
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The all-new 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness is almost here for outdoor enthusiasts who want to get further off the grid. Subaru activated the Crosstrek Wilderness configurator, and you can now build the Wilderness trim by checking out the option packages, colors, features, and pricing before visiting a Subaru dealer.
Who should buy a Crosstrek Wilderness?
Subaru of America designed the Wilderness trim level for individuals with active lifestyles who will use their small SUV for off-road excursions to get further away from civilization. The new outdoor-themed model is much more than an appearance package with Wilderness badging.
What sets the Wilderness apart from the other Crosstrek trim levels?
The Wilderness gets significant improvements over the standard models. The more rugged 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness comes with the newly re-tuned 2.5-liter Boxer engine with additional power and everything active customers want. The engine now delivers a more responsive 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque.
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The Crosstrek Wilderness is the Subaru of America's "go-anywhere" all-terrain capable subcompact SUV, and it's the ideal vehicle for all weather conditions with standard Symmetrical all-wheel-drive, 9.3 inches of ground clearance, X-Mode, and dual function X-Mode. In addition, a younger demographic of customers with active lifestyles will use it for extreme off-pavement adventures and summer sports.
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.
Subaru engineered the Crosstrek Wilderness drivetrain for better off-road performance by installing a revised differential gear ratio and retuned Lineartronic CVT. The 4.111 final drive ratio (vs. 3.700) improves the SUV's climbing ability, and the new tuning for the CVT optimizes traction at low speeds and on slippery surfaces.
The Crosstrek Wilderness features a versatile ladder-type roof rack system with a 176 lb. dynamic load capacity and a 700-lb. static load limit, allowing safe use of larger roof-top tents.
Longer coil springs and shock absorbers provide added ground clearance, while unique tuning helps maintain dynamic performance.
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Subaru says longer travel strokes for the front and rear shock absorbers help keep the tires in contact with rough surfaces, increasing vehicle stability. In addition, a longer dampening compression stroke helps increase absorption on uneven road surfaces, providing a smoother ride. "Even with its added ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness maintains a low step-in height for ease of entry," says Subaru.
The approach angle is increased from 18.0 degrees in other Crosstrek models to 20.0 degrees in the Wilderness. Likewise, the departure angle rises from 30.1 to 33.0 degrees, and the ramp break-over angle moves from 19.7 to 21.1 degrees.
The Crosstrek Wilderness is equipped with Yokohama Geolander all-terrain tires for optimal mud, gravel, or snow performance and mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels in the matte-black finish. In addition, the tires are embossed with raised white letters.
Subaru dual-function X-Mode
The Crosstrek Wilderness is equipped with Subaru's driver-selectable dual-function X-Mode. The system offers Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud modes. Subaru says to help maximize traction in varying conditions, "each mode specifically optimizes the engine output and CVT ratio positions, increases the Active all-wheel drive engagement and enhances the control logic of the Vehicle Dynamics Control with Traction Control System. In addition, the X-Mode display features a Roll-Angle Indicator to help the driver judge potentially hazardous situations."
The X-Mode helps make Crosstrek Wilderness an agile climber. When the X-Mode system is activated, Subaru says the Low Speed / Low Ratio Gradient Control is automatically put on standby to sense when the vehicle travels on a steep incline at low speed. "When it does, the system shifts the CVT to its lowest ratio (4.066:1). Combined with the Wilderness model's lower differential ratios, the system also enhances rough off-pavement, low-speed drivability over rocks and other situations that require repeated on/off accelerator usage," says Subaru.
How much will the Crosstrek Wilderness tow? The Wilderness will now have a 3,500 lb. towing capacity.
What is the price of the Crosstrek Wilderness?
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness will be the most expensive Crosstrek trim level. The all-new Crosstrek Wilderness costs $33,290, including dealer destination and delivery fees ($1,295).
- An available option package for Crosstrek Wilderness includes:
- A power moonroof.
- A 10-way power driver seat with 2-way lumbar support.
- A Harman Kardon 10-speaker system with a 432-watt equivalent amplifier for an MSRP of $2,270.
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness trim level is almost here for outdoor and Overlanding enthusiasts. The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness arrives this fall, just in time for winter recreation. You can build your new model here before you visit a Subaru dealer.
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