Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Launches in Asia with Limited Edition of Just 500 Units

Subaru has officially launched the Crosstrek Wilderness in its home market of Japan, offering a unique blend of rugged aesthetics and refined performance. Limited to just 500 units, this special edition stands out from the standard Crosstrek with its distinctive exterior enhancements.

The Japanese-spec Crosstrek Wilderness exudes a bold presence with its Deco-Boco Black accents on the side mirrors, body cladding, and rear bumper. Its aggressive stance is further accentuated by a dark-finish grille, hood decals, and smoked headlights and taillights. The Wilderness badge on the tailgate and sporty fender flares complete the adventurous look. Rounding off the exterior is a set of 17-inch alloy wheels paired with Toyo Open Country A/T III all-terrain tires, featuring prominent white lettering on the sidewalls.

Contrary to expectations of a rugged upgrade, the Japanese Crosstrek Wilderness does not feature a lifted suspension or specialized shock absorbers like its American counterpart. The interior retains the familiar layout, offering a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated seats and steering wheel, full LED lighting, and a navigation-integrated center display.

Powering the Japanese Crosstrek Wilderness is Subaru’s e-Boxer 2.0L hybrid powertrain, delivering a combined output of 156 horsepower from its gasoline engine and electric motor.

In contrast, the Crosstrek Wilderness in the U.S. market is equipped with a more powerful 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, producing 182 horsepower, catering to the demands of off-road enthusiasts. Despite the power difference, both versions share Subaru’s signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, ensuring exceptional stability across various driving conditions.

In Japan, the Crosstrek Wilderness is available through a lottery system, with prices starting at ¥4,055,920 (approximately $27,000 USD) for the Touring trim and ¥4,099,920 (around $27,300 USD) for the Limited trim.

Meanwhile, the U.S. version, with its muscular design, raised ground clearance, and specialized suspension, starts at $33,795, reflecting its focus on authentic adventure capabilities. This highlights the contrasting approaches: one tailored for the thrill-seeker, the other embodying the subtle elegance characteristic of the Japanese market.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)