2024 Subaru Crosstrek: Connecticut’s Ultimate Compact SUV

2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design: Connecticut’s Ultimate Compact SUV Upgrade

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design has arrived, and it’s making waves in the compact SUV market, especially for Connecticut drivers. We sat down with Buddy Blichfeldt, an expert from Quality Subaru in Wallingford, Connecticut, to get an insider’s perspective on the exciting new features and upgrades that make the 2024 Crosstrek stand out from the competition.

Enhanced Performance and Driving Experience

One of the most significant upgrades in the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design is its improved performance and driving experience. Buddy emphasizes this point, stating, “I think the biggest thing when I drive a Crosstrek that always comes to me is it drives like it is… it’s a very substantial feeling when you drive it. Meaning it just has a strength to it. The way it impacts, you know, the way that when imperfections in the road impact the structure, how composed the vehicle is, it tracks straight, it’s quiet, there’s no secondary motions that when you hit a bump where the vehicle loses control, or I mean, it just stays true to the road.”

This enhanced driving experience is due to several factors:

• Improved Chassis Stiffness: The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design features a stiffer chassis, providing better handling and a more stable ride.
• Refined Suspension: Subaru has fine-tuned the suspension for a smoother, more comfortable ride without sacrificing responsiveness.
• Quieter Cabin: Increased sound insulation makes for a more peaceful driving experience, perfect for Connecticut’s diverse road conditions.

Powerful and Efficient Engine Options

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design continues to offer two engine options, but with improvements in efficiency and performance. Buddy explains, “You have two motors to choose from in a Crosstrek. You have the two liter in the base model and then you have the 2.5 liter in the upper trim levels and that 2.5 liter motor that’s the same motor that’s in our full-size Outback.”

This larger engine provides several benefits:

• More Power: “You have a vehicle that’s a compact vehicle with a motor that’s designed to power a full-size vehicle. The responsiveness and the power. It’s incredible,” Buddy explains.
• Excellent Fuel Economy: “The fuel economy is incredible because it’s hardly working,” Buddy notes. “The real world fuel economy of our vehicle versus the competition, it’s just much better.”

Advanced Safety Features

Safety is a top priority for Connecticut drivers, and the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design excels in this area with new and improved features. Buddy emphasizes Subaru’s commitment to safety:

“That’s part of the DNA of Subaru is safety, and they engineer that… They engineered the vehicle to be incredibly fuel efficient. So that’s the first thing. Having a fuel efficient vehicle is going to be great for the environment just because of the impact of consuming less fuel.”

Key safety features and upgrades include:

• Enhanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology: The latest version of Subaru’s acclaimed safety system now offers a wider field of view and improved performance in various conditions.
• Improved Structural Integrity: “They engineered the vehicle to withstand crashes, if God forbid you get into one,” Buddy explains.
• New Automatic Emergency Steering: This feature helps avoid collisions at low speeds.

Upgraded Interior and Technology

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design boasts a significantly upgraded interior with new technology features. Buddy highlights:

“Just taking a look at when you sit in the vehicle, first of all, and you have that, in the upper level trims, we have that big tablet style screen that you’re looking at. I mean, the vehicles are Android and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, it’s all set up for the vehicle.”

New interior features include:

• Larger Touchscreen: Upper trims now feature an 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen, a significant upgrade from the previous model.
• Improved Materials: Higher quality materials throughout the cabin enhance the premium feel.
• Updated Climate Control: A new dual-zone automatic climate control system is available on higher trims.

Spacious and Versatile Interior

Despite its compact classification, the 2024 Crosstrek offers even more interior space and versatility. Buddy elaborates:

“The Subaru Crosstrek, it’s a compact utility vehicle, but you would be surprised that when you sit in it and you see how the seats and the legroom, it’s definitely full size. I mean, you can stretch out in that vehicle. It’s just comfortable.”

New Wilderness Trim

For Connecticut drivers who love to explore off the beaten path, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design introduces the new Wilderness trim. Buddy explains the advantages:

“If you drive a wilderness model version of any of the Subarus, and like I said, there’s an Outback Wilderness, there’s a Forester Wilderness, a Crosstrek Wilderness, no one else has this. And when you go off-road in it, the first thing you’re gonna notice right off the bat, is how the tires, how they’ve selected a specific off-road biased tire that, you know, doesn’t get filled up with mud and snow and everything else.”

The Wilderness trim includes:

• Increased Ground Clearance: “The wilderness models also have a reinforced roof rack system. There’s even a pop-up tent you can put on the roof,” Buddy notes.
• All-Terrain Tires: Specially designed for off-road adventures.
• Unique Exterior Styling: Rugged accents and exclusive color options.

Environmental Considerations

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design continues Subaru’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Buddy explains:

“They designed this vehicle to be incredibly fuel efficient. So that’s the first thing. Having a fuel efficient vehicle is going to be great for the environment just because of the impact of consuming less fuel. But the overall CO2 that is released, you know, Subaru’s goal is to produce a vehicle that is going to be very good in terms of its emissions.”

Value Proposition

When it comes to overall value, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design offers more for your money than ever before. Buddy emphasizes this point:

“Subaru has the best value equation of any car brand in my opinion. And I say it all the time, you get so much more for your money with a Subaru than you do with the competition because you look at the fit and finish of the paint, the seat fabric, or leather if you’re choosing leather. The dashboard materials. Just the way everything is laid out and engineered when you drive it, the way it sounds, the way it feels when you impact the bump, when you’re on the highway. Just everything about it.”

Conclusion

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, offering Connecticut drivers a perfect blend of performance, safety, technology, and value. As Buddy Blichfeldt from Quality Subaru in Wallingford puts it, “When you sit in it and then you go sit in the competition, hands down, nothing can compare to the Crosstrek.”

Whether you’re navigating city streets in Hartford, exploring the back roads of Litchfield County, or heading to the beaches of the Long Island Sound, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek CT All New Design is designed to meet the diverse needs of Connecticut drivers with its impressive array of new features and upgrades.

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