2023 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness 2.5L CVT AWD (184 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After successfully introducing the Outback Wilderness at the beginning of 2023, Subaru also launched the Crosstrek Wilderness in April same year.

The Japanese automaker was renowned for its crossovers and the all-wheel drive systems that it produced. But some customers found vehicles such as the Forester or the Tribeca too large for their daily needs and asked for smaller ones but without giving up a bit of ground clearance to make them capable of tackling unpaved roads. So, for those willing to spend their quality time in the middle of nature, Subaru made the Wilderness versions, and after the Outback, the Crosstrek followed.

Sharing its platform with the rest of its siblings, the Wilderness version of the Crosstrek featured a revised look. This included exclusive body cladding with unpainted lower areas. These were scratch-resistant, so the owners didn’t have to bother about damaging them over bushes. In addition, the increased ground clearance up to 9.3″ (236 mm) enhanced the rugged look of the car. Moreover, a metallic skid plate was mounted underneath the engine bay.

Inside, the Crosstrek Wilderness featured water-resistant upholstery, and the front seats sported the Wilderness logo embroidered on their headrests. In addition, the copper-colored decoration that adorned the steering wheel was unique for this trim level. Moreover, Subaru installed a standard 11.6″ touchscreen for the infotainment system, a wireless charger at the bottom of the center stack, and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.

But changes continued on the technical side too. Thanks to the increased ground clearance, the approach, departure, and break-over angles had increased to 20, 33, and 21.1 degrees, respectively. In addition, the CVT gearbox featured a 4.111 final drive instead of the 3.7 as the rest of the range.