Text: Peter Ciani
Photos: Rich Taber
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The 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness builds on Subaru's already capable small crossover by adding a trim-exclusive suspension with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, which is a half-inch taller than the usual 8.7 inches. The added lift comes from longer, specially tuned coil springs and shock absorbers. The long-travel shocks offer increased absorption on rough surfaces while maintaining a smooth, controlled ride on regular roads. The Crosstrek Wilderness also benefits from improved approach and departure angles, thanks to its trim-specific front and rear fascia design.
To complement the off-road-ready suspension, the Crosstrek Wilderness comes equipped with Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires for optimal performance in mud, gravel, or snow. Subaru’s driver-selectable dual-function X-MODE offers Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes. Each setting optimizes engine output and CVT ratios, boosts Active All-Wheel Drive engagement, and fine-tunes the Vehicle Dynamics Control with Traction Control System for maximum traction. X-MODE also includes Low Speed/Low Ratio Gradient Control. This system senses when the vehicle is traveling on a steep incline at low speed, shifting the CVT to its lowest ratio (4.066:1). All Crosstrek models include Active Torque Vectoring for enhanced handling stability.
Additional exclusive features include all-new front and rear bumpers, a bold hexagonal front grille, larger wheel arch cladding, a metal front skid plate, unique hex-design LED fog lights, raised ladder-type roof rails, and an anti-glare hood decal in a matte-black finish.
The Crosstrek Wilderness is powered by a 2.5-liter BOXER engine, producing 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Subaru engineered the Crosstrek Wilderness drivetrain for better off-road performance by installing a revised differential gear ratio and retuned Lineartronic CVT. Thanks to a trim-specific transmission cooler, the Crosstrek Wilderness boasts a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds - that’s 2,000 pounds more than other Crosstrek trims.
The Crosstrek Wilderness gets an EPA rating of 25 city / 29 highway, compared to 26 city / 33 highway for the Sport and Limited models with the same engine.
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