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2024 Subaru Crosstrek: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is fully redesigned as the first model in its third generation. The biggest change is the all-new design, joined by upgraded safety and touchscreen technology, revised ride and handling, and a new trail-focused Wilderness trim.
About the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
3rd generation, first year; Wilderness joins this generation as a new off-road-focused trim.
Subaru positions the Crosstrek as a right-sized compact SUV for everyday driving, bad-weather confidence, and weekend escapes. Its core draw is standard AWD, useful ground clearance, and a simple, durable cabin in a small package that is easy to park and live with. Compared with many small SUVs, the Crosstrek leans more into all-weather security and light-trail ability than flashy styling or straight-line speed.
The 2024 Crosstrek ranges from a practical AWD base model to the more polished Limited, which has leather-trimmed seats and a 182-hp 2.5-liter engine. Sport pairs that stronger engine with yellow accents and settings for snow, dirt, and mud, while the new Wilderness adds 9.3 inches of ground clearance, water-repellent upholstery, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Subaru revised the automatic transmission tuning as part of the redesign. The Hybrid was dropped, while the new Wilderness uses the 182-hp 2.5-liter engine with trail-focused gearing.
Styling
The Crosstrek received a new exterior and interior design. LED headlights that turn with the steering became standard across the lineup, while the rear spoiler changed from standard to optional and base-model roof rails changed from standard to optional.
Safety
The latest EyeSight safety suite became standard on every trim. Limited gained automatic emergency steering, and the new Wilderness arrived with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking.
Tech
Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness use an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the base model has dual 7-inch touchscreens. Push-button start became standard on Premium, and Sport gained wireless phone charging.
Structural
The third-generation redesign brought chassis changes intended to improve ride and handling. Cargo space with the rear seats folded changed from 55.3 to 54.7 cubic feet on the returning gas trims.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 34 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 152 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in | 36.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek a full redesign?
Yes. The 2024 Crosstrek begins the model’s third generation with a new exterior, a redesigned cabin, revised chassis tuning, updated touchscreen systems, and newer driver-assistance technology.
Is the Wilderness trim new for the 2024 Crosstrek?
Yes. Wilderness joined the Crosstrek lineup for 2024 with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, trail-focused gearing, water-repellent upholstery, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity.
Does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek still have a Hybrid trim?
No. The Hybrid trim was dropped for 2024, so this model year’s lineup uses gasoline engines. Sport, Limited, and Wilderness have the stronger 182-hp 2.5-liter engine.
What safety features changed on the 2024 Crosstrek?
The latest EyeSight driver-assistance suite and LED headlights that turn with the steering became standard on every 2024 Crosstrek. Limited also gained automatic emergency steering, while Wilderness includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking.
How is the 2024 Crosstrek different from the 2023 model?
The 2024 Crosstrek is the stronger choice for shoppers who value a newer cabin, updated touchscreens, standard EyeSight safety technology, and improved ride and handling. It also adds the Wilderness trim, but drops the 2023 Hybrid and Premium Special Edition trims.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.
4.4
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
(418 reviews)
“I love my Crosstek however i wish the passenger seat was power adjusting vs manual and that there was an inside hatch release.”
“The Subaru Crosstrek is a sporty car, has great storage, and sits higher than most cars this size giving you a better view of the road.”
Sources
- subaru.com — Pdf / Vehicle Resources / MY24 Crosstrek Pricing Press Release
- subaru.com — Brochures / 2024 / MY24 CTK Brochure
- subaru.com — trimComparison / 2024 / CTK
- subaru.com — Brochures / 2024 / 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness Overview 081523
- subaru.com — trimComparison / 2023 / CTK
- subaru.com — trimComparison / 2025 / CTK
- subaru.com — Wilderness / 2025 / Features