Even for the brand new crossover, the Japanese company has thought of a variant with a greater off-road vocation. Many changes in the interior and exterior style
When a car is called ‘Natura Selvaggia’, it’s easy to understand its vocation. Subaru chose it for the extreme variants of its latest models: thus, after the Forster and Outback Wilderness, the Crosstrek – heir to the Subaru XV – was seen at the New York Motor Show with this set-up. It will arrive in Italy in a couple of months while in the United States, the Japanese company’s main international market, is already available. Aesthetically, the Crosstrek Wilderness is distinguished by the coatings in raw black plastic present on the wheel arches, front bumper and rear fascia, the latter, among other things, has the inscription “Subaru” embossed that extends to the full width. In addition, there is also a metal plate to protect the boxer engine, hexagonal design LED fog lights.
THERE’S ALWAYS THE BOXER 2.5
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To live up to the name chosen for the car, Subaru has improved the off-road capabilities of the car, increasing the ground clearance to 240 mm, achieved with extended springs and shock absorbers, as well as Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires mounted on 17-inch wheels. The entry and exit angles have also been improved by about 2 degrees. The engine for the American market is the 2.5-litre 4-cylinder boxer that delivers 182 HP and 239 Nm of torque. To improve responsiveness, the engineers shortened the final drive (4.111:1 against 3.7) of the Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission. Hence also greater climbing ability for the crossover which can now also tow up to 1,588 kg.
YOU CAN PUT A TENT
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Also to make it more practical and ‘aggressive’, functional changes have been made to the interior with StarTex water-resistant upholstery, standard all-weather floor mats and a removable, waterproof rear load tray. Keyless entry, heated seats and windscreen, and LED lights are standard features. With an extra 2,270 dollars (2,064 euros) you get an optional pack that includes an electrically operated sunroof, an electric driver’s seat and a Harman Kardon hi-fi system. Final touch: a ladder rack with a capacity of 80 kg on the road and 318 kg in a static position, therefore suitable for large roof tents. To live in the ‘wilderness’ of course.
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