2024 Subaru Crosstrek | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #408

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Find out more about the Subaru Crosstrek at: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT The Subaru Crosstrek gets a facelift for its 2024 model year. Although this subcompact SUV might look familiar at first glance, it gets an improved chassis, redesigned interior, revamped engine, and transmission refinements. We share our first impressions on these updates, and how this new version stacks up to others in this class, like the Mazda CX-30 and Kia Niro Hybrid. And what would be a safe, fun to drive manual transmission car for a new teen driver? Our experts help a viewer with tips for shopping for his first car that has both sporty driving dynamics and important safety features. SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - First Impressions: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek 02:07 - New Updates 04:01 - The Ride 05:20 - Styling 07:16 - Seat Comfort and Driving Position 09:56 - Controls 12:34 - AWD and Off-Road Capability 14:35 - Question: What would be a safe, fun to drive manual transmission vehicle for a new teen driver? ---------------------------------   First Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Benefits from Subtle Updates https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-subaru-crosstrek-review-a4045387800/ 2024 Subaru Crosstrek https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/crosstrek/2024/overview/ 2023 Mazda CX-30 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/cx-30/2023/overview/ 2022 Kia Niro https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/niro/2022/overview/ 2023 Mazda 3 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/3/2023/overview/ 2017 Honda Accord https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/honda/accord/2017/overview/ Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 ----------------------------------- Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9