
#Crosstrek hybrid driver#
In front, the driver has a power seat but the passenger doesn’t.

There are buttons for volume and adjusting the temperature – but setting the climate control to automatic required some fussing with the touch screen. The seats are comfortable – even on muddy trails and gravel roads. The previous cabin looked dated, but this one looks serene and modern – with clean lines and, on the top three trims, a vertical 11.6-inch touch screen (the base version gets dual seven-inch screens). While it looks more rugged outside, it’s more civilized inside. It didn’t turn any heads on our 335-kilometre drive through the Okanagan, but it’s finally a Crosstrek with personality. The rear end of the roof has been narrowed, so it looks more athletic from the back. With bulging fenders and black cladding at the wheels, it looks like it can take on trails. Like a friend who’s been seriously working out since the last time you saw them, the Crosstrek looks recognizable – but beefier and better. Alternatives: Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen Taos.Fuel consumption (litres per 100 kilometres): 8 (2.0-litre) / 8.1 (2.5-litre).Transmission/Drive: Continuously-variable transmission (CVT) / All-wheel drive.Engines: two-litre, four-cylinder with 152 horsepower/2.5-litre, four-cylinder with 182 horsepower.Base price/As tested: $28,995/$36,995 plus $2,195 for freight and pre-delivery inspection, plus taxes.Jason Tchir/The Globe and Mail Tech specs The top three trims of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek get a vertical 11.6-inch touchscreen.
